Lanier R/C MARINER 40 MK II ARF User manual

Lanier R/C
.40-.46 F-86D
Almost Ready to Fly
WARNING! THIS IS NOT A TOY!
THIS IS NOT A BEGINNERS AIRPLANE
This R/C kit and the model you will build from it is not a toy! It is capable of serious bodily harm and property
damage. It is your responsibility, and yours alone - to build this kit correctly, properly install all R/C components
and flying gear (engine, tank, radio, pushrods, etc. and to test the model and fly it only with experienced, competent
help, using commonsense and in accordance with all safety standards as set forth in the Academy of Model Aeronautics
Safety Code. It is suggested that you join the AMA and become properly insured before attempting to fly this model. If
you are just starting R/C modeling, consul your local hobby dealer or write to the Academy of Model Aeronautics to
find an experienced instructor in your area.
Write to: Academy of Model Aeronautics, 5151 Memorial Dr. Muncie, IN 47302
LIMITED WARRANTY
Lanier R/C is proud of the care and attention that goes into the manufacture of parts for its model kits. The company
warrants that for a period of 30 days, it will replace, at the buyers request, any part or material shown to the company’s
satisfaction to have been defective in workmanship or material at the time of purchase.
No other warranty of any kind, expressed or implied, is made with respect to the merchandise sold by the company. The
buyer acknowledges and understands that he is purchasing only a component kit from which the buyer will himself
construct a finished flying model airplane. The company is neither the manufacturer of such a flying model airplane,
nor a seller of it. The buyer hereby assumes the risk and all liability for personal or property damage or injury arising
out of the buyers use of the components or the finished flying model airplane, whenever any such damage or injury shall
occur.
Any action brought forth against the company, based on the breach of the contract of sale to the buyer, or on any alleged
warranty thereunder, must be brought within one year of the date of such sale, or there after be barred. This one-year
limitation is imposed by agreement of the parties as permitted by the laws of the state of Georgia.
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BUILDING INSTRUCTIONS
Before starting to build this kit, we urge you to read
through these instructions thoroughly. They contain
some important building sequences as well as
instructions and warnings concerning the assembly
and use of the model.
BUILDING SUPPLIES NEEDED
Hobby knife w/ #11 blade
Wire cutters
Pliers
Drill with bits: 1/32”, 1/16”, 13/64” (or 5mm), 5/32”
Screw drivers
Hex driver for 3 and 4 mm bolts
Moto tool with bits
Water soluable marker
Masking tape
Ruller
Square
Alcohol and towels
See the list at the end of the instruction book for a
list of additional R/C equipment you will need to
complete the F-86D arf.
1.
2. Overall view of parts.
3. Locate the spar joiner and test fit in each half of
the wing.
4. Use 30 minute epoxy to join the spar to the
wings and the wings together. Use tape to hold
the wing halves together. Make sure the wings
are parallel to each other. You may want to set
the wing in the wing saddle of the fuse until
cured (be sure to not glue the wing to the fuse)
5. Locate the servo opening in the wing and test fit
your servo, some may require the opening to be
enlarged a little. Trim away the covering from
the areas above and below the servo opening for
the ply servo mounts.
6. Glue the ply servo plates in place with epoxy.
7. Install your aileron servo with the screws
included with it.
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8. Check the fit of the ailerons with the CA style
hinges. Each aileron should have (3) hinges.
9. Slide the ailerons in place, then glue the hinges
in place with thin CA. Use two or three drops
per hinge, per side.
10. Locate the bag with the aileron hardware and
pull out for the ailerons; (2) aileron couplers, (2)
clevis, and (2) rod keepers. Pull out (2) black
control rods 8” long from the wire bundle.
11. Connect your servo to the radio and center the
trims.
12. Install a (2) arm servo horn on the aileron servo
(trim 2 arms from a 4 arm servo horn). Thread
the aileron coupler on the horn and the clevis on
the control rod. Snap the clevis on the servo
horn at the holes furthest from the center.
13. Align the control rod with the horn and bend the
rod 90 degrees at the position where the rod
should pass through the coupler. When bent, use
wire cutters to cut the excess off, leaving ¼ to
3/8” to pass through the coupler.
14. Snap the aileron rod keeper on the end of the rod
as shown. Make sure you install both the left
and right side ailerons. If you need to adjust the
aileron linkage, just pop off the keeper, adjust,
and re-install.
15. Locate the landing gear grooves through the
covering on the bottom of the wing and mark
with a water-soluble marker. Slit the covering
with a sharp blade.
16. Locate the bag containing the fixed landing gear
components. Each side will require (1) wheel,
(1) wire gear, (2) plastic gear straps, (4) ½”
screws, (1) wheel collar and screw.
17. Fit the landing gear wire in the notches of the
gear block.
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18. Mark, then drill 1/16” pilot holes for the ½”
screws, using the gear straps as guides. Fasten
the gear straps in place using (4) ½” screws.
19. Install the wheel on the axle, then the wheel
collar and screw. Use some thread lock on the
screw.
20. Locate the 4mm wing bolts and (2) plastic
washers in the engine mount hardware bag.
21. Locate the holes behind the wing covering and
pierce them with a sharp hobby blade. Test fit
the wing on the fuse, then install the bolts.
22. Install the triangle at the space at the trailing
edge of the wing. Use epoxy.
23. Install the fiberglass belly pan, using tape to hold
it in place while the epoxy dries.
24. Test fit the alignment of the horizontal stabilizer
on the rear of the fuse. It should align parallel to
the wing. Align the stabilizer by measuring from
each side to the center and equalizing the
distance, then measure from the stabilizer tips to
the trailing edge of the wing and set each side
equal.
25. Mark the fuse/stab junction with a felt marker,
then carefully trim the covering away from the
joint area and not cutting the balsa underneath.
Glue the horizontal stab in place with 30 minute
epoxy, keeping the alignment parallel and then
clean up the excess epoxy.
26. From the inside of the fuse, use epoxy to glue a
3” piece of triangle balsa stock in the joint of the
fuse to the stabilizer.
27. Locate the hinge slots in each of the elevator
halves, rudder, and corresponding slots on the
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stabilizers, then open the covering with a sharp
hobby blade. Test fit one of the (6) hinges in
each of the slots.
28. Install the control surfaces with the (6) hinges,
leaving a small (1/32”) gap, then place 1-2 drops
of thin CA (Pink Zap) on each side of each
hinge. A soft rag with some acetone or nail
polish remover will clean up any excess CA.
29. Install your servos in the servo tray in the
fuselage. Depending on what servos you use,
you may need to widen the servo openings. Drill
a small pilot hole (1/32”) for each servo screw,
then install. Connect the servos to your radio
and center trim tabs and controls. Temporarily
press a straight servo horn in each servo.
30. Locate the two push rods, the pre-assembled “Y”
push rod, and the single rod push rod.
31. Install the “y” control rod in the fuse, and line
the end of the rod up with the hinge lines of the
tail.
32. Hardware needed for each control surface (2
elevator halves). Locate the bag with the control
hardware and pull out for each surface: (3) long
screws, and upper and lower control horn half,
(1) coupler, and (1) clevis.
33. Locate (2) control horns and line them up with
the ends of the control rods. Mark through the
holes with a pen, then drill through with a 1/16”
drill.
34. Install the horns with (3) screws in each horn,
into the horn backing plates. Screw a clevis on
each side of the elevator control rod and a
coupler on each control horn, then snap the
clevis onto the control horns.
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35. Locate the intersection of the control rod and the
servo wheel, then mark with a permanent
marker.
36. Make a "L" bend on the servo end of the rod at
the mark on the rod, then install on the servo.
You can adjust the center of the control surface
by twisting the clevis.
37. Snap the keeper over the control wire, after
placing it the hole. This holds the wire in the
servo arm.
38. Install the rudder control horn similarly to the
elevator halves. Locate (1) control horn and line
it up with the end of the control rod. Mark
through the holes with a pen, then drill through
with a 1/16” drill. Install the horn with (3)
screws, into the horn backing plate. Screw a
clevis on the control rod and a coupler on the
control horn, then snap the clevis onto the
control horn.
39. Locate the intersection of the control rod and the
servo wheel, then mark with a permanent
marker.
40. Make a "L" bend on the servo end of the rod at
the mark on the rod, then install on the servo.
You can adjust the center of the control surface
by twisting the clevis. Install a keeper on the
“L” to lock it into place. Put a small piece of
fuel tubing on each clevis to assure that they
stay closed.
41. Place the fiberglass cowl on the nose of the
aircraft and measure from the engine crank hole
to the firewall with a ruler. Write down the
length. Add 1/8”. This is the distance that will
be from the firewall to the prop back plate on
your motor.
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42. Place your engine in the engine mount. Space
the engine from the rear of the engine mount
using your ruler, until the prop back plate is at
your required dimension. Use a pencil to mark
the location of the engine mounting bolts on the
mounts.
43. With the centers located, drill (4) .125” holes for
the engine bolts.
44. Temporarily install your engine using the engine
bolts, washers, and nuts.
45. Draw two lines on the firewall, one centered
vertically, one horizontal, centered on the fuse
sides.
46. Position the engine and mount on the firewall
with the engine side mounted (muffler down),
aligning the center lines of the engine to the lines
on the firewall, then mark the centers of the
mount holes on the firewall with a pencil. Check
the alignment of the engine by placing the
cowl over the engine and making sure the
prop shaft is centered.
47. Drill the holes out with a 13/64 (or 5mm) drill.
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48. Use the 4mm bolts, blind nuts, and washers to
mount the engine mount to the firewall. Use
thread lock on the bolts. Drill a 1/8” hole for the
engine control rod in the firewall, below the
mount, aligned with the carb.
49. Make a “z” bend on the end of the engine control
rod. Pull the carb off the engine and install the
rod into the carb arm, then install the rod through
firewall and reinstall.
50. Make sure your carburetor and throttle servo are
at low position. Reverse your servo if necessary.
Install a servo horn on the throttle servo, with an
arm back at an angle to the servo.
51. Install an EZ connector in the hole
approximately the same length of the carburetor
arm.
52. Trim the throttle control rod to approximate
length, then insert through the hole in the EZ
connector. Tighten the connector enough to test
the throw of the servo and adjust as needed to
allow for maximum throw, but not bind the
servo. When satisfied, trim the control rod to ¼”
past the EZ connector. Install the servo horn.
53. Mark the center of the firewall base using a ruler
and a pen. Center the nose gear brackets on the
firewall and mark through the hole.
54. Mark then drill a 1/16” hole through the
mounting holes. Screw the bracket in place with
(4) #4 screws.
55. Assemble the steering arm. Drill a 1/8” hole in
the end of the plastic arm, then install the wheel
collar and screw.
56. Install the steering arm in the brackets, then slide
the nose gear in place.
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57. Align the steering arm to be at a small angle
from the firewall. Use thread lock on all the
nose gear screws. Cut a 1/8” hole in the firewall,
aligned with an outer hole in the steering arm.
58. Put a “L” bend on the end of the nose steering
rod, then slide into the hole in the fuse. Slide the
“L” in the hole of the steering arm. Cut the
length of the rod about ½” longer than the length
to the rudder servo. Install an “ez” connector on
the closest in hole of the rudder horn, then install
the nose steering rod. Straighten the axle, then
fasten the rod in place. If you need to adjust the
taxi tracking later, do it here at the connector.
59. Install the nose wheel on the axle, then hold in
place with a wheel collar and screw.
60. Locate the fuel tank and remove all the
components for assembly. Check the inside of
the tank for any dust or plastic shavings. Blow
out if needed. The parts are shown in
approximate assembly order.
61. Insert the metal fuel tubes in the fuel stopper.
The long tube is for the fuel pickup, the med is
for the vent line, and the straight is for an
optional three line system for fueling. Insert the
clunk on the end of the silicone fuel tubing and
cut to required length that allow it to move freely
at the end of the tank. Insert the nut and bolt in
the stopper, then install the stopper in the tank
and tighten.
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62. Slide the tank in the fuselage through the cut
opening with the metal lines out through the
firewall. Secure in place with foam and zip ties.
63. Install your fuel line on the end of the tank lines
to the muffler pressure and carburetor fittings.
Make sure to allow enough extra line to the
needle valve line to give access for filling.
64. Test fit the cowl over the engine to see what
needs to be relieved.
65. An area, as illustrated above will need to be
removed. Use a dremel tool and sanding drum to
remove the area. Work in small amounts, cutting
a little, then test fitting until the engine is
cleared. You will also need to cut a small notch
for the nose gear.
66. Check the fit of the cowl with the spinner and
keep it aligned during the next step.
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67. Mount the cowl on the fuse, and fasten in place
with (4) 1/4 “ screws. Drill 1/32” holes through
the cowl into the firewall.
68. Check the fit of the canopy, and trim if needed.
Wash the canopy out with cool water and dish
detergent, then dry with a paper towel.
69. Now is the time to install any cockpit details,
such as dashboards or pilots (NOT
INCLUDED). Secure them firmly in the cockpit
with epoxy.
70. Install the canopy on the fuselage with epoxy or
“goop”. Hold in place with tape until cured.
71. Use the pictures on the box label and above to
locate the decals on the fuse sides and the wing.
Clean the area for the decal with alcohol and a
paper towel.
72. Temporarily place your battery and receiver in
the fuse, then install the wing.
73. You want the plane tobalance at a point 7-1/2" to 8”back
from the leading edge, measured at the fuselage
side.
74. Move your battery for or aft as needed to achieve
a balance. When the proper radio gear position
is found, wrap the gear with foam and secure in
place with Velcro or rubber bands.
CONTROL THROWS
Rudder: Low rate - 3/4” each way
High rate - all you can get
Elevator: Low rate – 3/8” each way
High rate – 3/4” each way
Ailerons: Low rate - 1/4” each way
High rate - 1/2” each way
PRE-FLIGHT NOTES
Before the first flight you should double check a few
things to ensure a long life for your new plane.
1. Balance the F-86 with the fuel tank empty.
Adjust as needed for your particular flying style,
but start with the CG forward for the first few
flights.
2. Check the control surface throws twice. You may
want to change them later, but use the suggestions
as a starting point.
3. Break in the engine and test run it. Have it ready
before you head to the field.
4. Range check the radio with the engine running to
make sure there are no intermittent radio
problems.
5. Double check that all the hardware, nuts, bolts,
and hinges are tight.
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INCLUDED MATERIALS
Hardware Pack
1 Fuselage
1 Canopy
1 Fiberglass cowl
1 Horizontal stabilizer
1 Vertical stabilizer
2 Elevator half
1 Rudder
2 Fiberglass tail cones
1 Wing
2 Aileron
12 CA Hinges
2 Main Gear wires
4 Gear straps
8 Strap screws
4 Wheel collars w/screws
3 Control horns
5 Couplers
5 Clevis
2 L bend connectors
9 Horn screws
4 ¼” cowl, servo hatch screws
2 Wing bolts
2 Wing washers
1 Wing filler block
1 Fiberglass belly pan
2 Nose Bracket
1 Nose gear
1 Control arm
3 Wheels
1 Rudder control rod
4 Nose bracket screws
1 Engine control rod
1 “y” tail control rod
2 Aileron rods
2 Aileron servo blocks
2 Engine mounts
4 3mm engine bolts
4 3mm Lock nuts
4 3mm Washers
4 Engine mount bolts 4mm
4 4mm blind nuts
4 4mm washers
2 Ez connectors
1 Fuel tank w/hardware
1 Decal sheet
ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT NEEDED TO
COMPLETE YOUR F-86 ARF
General
.40 to .46 Size two stroke R/C engine and muffler
fuel line
Minimum of 4 channel radio set required with 4
servos
30 minute Z-poxy
Thin Zap CA (pink)
Tru Turn 2-1/2 spinner and adaptor
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