Lindinger SPACE WALKER II User manual

MS:X13
MadeinVietnam.
Kit features
• Ready-made—minimalassembly&finishingrequired.
• Ready-coveredcovering.
• Photo-illustratedstep-by-stepAssemblyManual.
Specifications
Wingspan-----------------------------------------62.2in----------------------------158cm.
Wing area---------------------------------- 635.5 sq.in------------------------ 41 sq.dm.
Approximate flying weight--------------- 4.4 - 5.7lbs---------------------2.0- 2.6kg.
Length----------------------------------------------45.7in---------------------------116cm.
Radio------------------------------------------------------------------------------4channels.
5digital servos (size 24x12mm) Output Torque =1.8 - 2.2 kg - cm.
Need to Complete
Speed Control: 80 - 100 amp.
RecommendedBattery5-cells 18.5V 4000mAh to 5000mAh Li-Po.
ALMOST READY TO FLY
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“Graphics and specfications may change without notice”.
ASSEMBLY MANUAL

SPACE WALKER II Instruction Manual
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INTRODUCTION.
Thankyou forchoosing theSPACE WALKER II ARTF .The SPACE WALKER II wasdesigned
withtheintermediate/advancedsportflyerinmind.Itisa scale airplane whichiseasytoflyandquick
to assemble. The airframe is conventionally built using balsa, plywood to make it stronger than the
averageARTF,yetthedesignallowstheaeroplanetobekeptlight.Youwillfindthatmostofthework
has been done for you already. The motor mount has been fitted and the hinges are pre-installed
. Flying the SPACE WALKER II is simply a joy.
This instruction manual is designed to help you build a great flying aeroplane. Please read this
manualthoroughlybeforestartingassemblyofyour SPACEWALKERII.Usethepartslistingbelow
to identify all parts.
WARNING.
Please be aware that this aeroplane is not a toy and if assembled or used incorrectly it
is capable of causing injury to people or property. WHEN YOU FLY THIS AEROPLANE YOU
ASSUME ALL RISK & RESPONSIBILITY.
If you are inexperienced with basic R/C flight we strongly recommend you contact your R/C
supplierandjoinyourlocalR/CModelFlyingClub.R/CModelFlyingClubsofferavarietyoftraining
proceduresdesigned tohelpthenewpilotonhiswaytosuccessfulR/Cflight. Theywillalsobeable
to advise on any insurance and safety regulations that may apply.
ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED.
 Motor:
Radio with five digital servos.
Size = 24 x 12 MM
Torque = 1.8 - 2.2 kg - cm.
 Speed control: 80A to 100A.
Battery:5 cells -18.5v 4000 - 5000mah Li -Po

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NOTE:To avoid scratching your new aero-
planewesuggestthatyoucoveryour
workbench with an old towel. Keep a
couple of jars or bowls handy to hold
the small parts after you open the
bags.
Pleasetrialfitallparts.Makesureyou
havethecorrectpartsandthattheyfit
andarealignedproperlybeforegluing!
This will ensure proper assembly as
the SPACE WALKER II is made
from natural materials and minor ad-
justments may have to be made.
The paint and plastic parts used in
this kit are fuel proof. However, they
arenottolerantofmanyharshchemi-
cals including the following: paint
thinner, cyano-acrylate glue accel-
erator,cyanoacrylategluede-bonder
andacetone.Donotletthesechemi-
calscomein contact withthecolours
onthecoveringandtheplasticparts.
TOOLS & SUPPLIES NEEDED.
Thick cyanoacrylate glue.
30 minute epoxy.
5 minute epoxy.
Hand or electric drill.
Assorted drill bits.
Modellingknife.
Straight edge ruler.
2mm ball driver.
Phillips head screwdriver.
220 grit sandpaper.
90° square or builder’s triangle.
Wire cutters.
Masking tape & T-pins.
Thread-lock.
Paper towels.

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1)Carefullyremove the aileronfromone of
thewingpanels.Notethepositionofthehinges.
2)Removeeach hingefromthe wingpanel
and aileron and place a T-pin in the center of
each hinge. Slide each hinge into the wing
panel until the T-pin is snug against the wing
panel. This will help ensure an equal amount
ofhingeisoneithersideofthehingelinewhen
the aileron is mounted to the aileron.
HINGING THE AILERONS.
3) Slide the wing panel on the aileron until
there is only a slight gap. The hinge is now
centered on the wing panel and aileron.
Remove the T-pins and snug the aileron
against the wing panel.A gap of 1/64” or less
shouldbemaintained betweenthewing panel
andaileron.
HINGING THE ELEVATOR.
4)Deflect the aileron and completely
saturate each hinge with thin C/A glue. The
aileronsfrontsurfaceshouldlightlycontactthe
wing during this procedure. Ideally, when the
8)After both ailerons are securely hinged,
firmly grasp the wing panel and aileron to
make sure the hinges are securely glued and
cannot be pulled out. Do this by carefully
applying medium pressure, trying to separate
the aileron from the wing panel. Use caution
not to crush the wing structure.
7) Repeat this process with the other wing
panel, securely hinging the aileron in place.
5) Turn the wing panel over and deflect the
aileron in the opposite direction from the
opposite side. Apply thin C/A glue to each
hinge,makingsurethattheC/Apenetratesinto
both the aileron and wing panel.
6) Using C/A remover/debonder and a
papertowel,remove anyexcess C/Agluethat
may have accumulated on the wing or in the
aileronhingearea.
The hinge is constructed of a special
material that allows the C/A to wick or
penetrateanddistributethroughoutthe
hinge, securely bonding it to the wood
structureofthe wingpanel andaileron.
hinges are glued in place, a 1/64” gap or less
will be maintained throughout the lengh of the
aileron to the wing panel hinge line. Glue the elevator hinges in place using the
same tectniques used to hinge the ailerons.
Hinge.
T-pin.
T-pin.
C/Aglue.
Work the aileron up and down several
times to “work in” the hinges and check
for proper movement.
Note:
The control surfaces, including the
ailerons, elevators, and rudder, are
prehinged with hinges installed, but the
hinges are not glued in place. It is
imperativethatyou properlyadherethe
hingesinplace perthesteps thatfollow
using a high-quality thin C/A glue.
Note:
Note:

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3x20mm.
HINGING THE RUDDER.
Glue the rudder hinges in place using the
same tectniques used to hinge the ailerons.
TURNBUCKLE INSTALLATION.
Theholelocationofturnbucklesshowninpic-
ture below .
The mounting holes of turnbuckle was
pre-drilled at factory.
Installing theturnbucklefor tailstrutof hori-
zontal fin as same as pictures below.
32mm.
Horizontal fin bottom.
Turnbuckle.
Tail fin bottom.
AILERON SERVOS.
Attach the thread to the servo lead and
carefully thread it though the wing.
 2)Secure the servos with the screws pro-
vided with your radio system.
Because the size of servos differ, you
mayneed toadjustthesizeoftheprecutopen-
ing in the mount. The notch in the sides of
themountallowthe servoleadtopassthrough.
AILERON LINKAGE.
1) Using a ruler & pen to draw a straight
line as picture below.
wing botton.
 1) Install the rubber grommets and brass
collets onto the aileron servo. Test fit the
servo into the aileron servo mount.