Maxford USA NIEUPORT 28 ARF User manual

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on your
The Nieuport 28 was a French biplane fighter flown during World War I, designed by Gustave Delage and built by Nieuport,
also known as Nieuport-Delage – a French
airplane company famous for racers before
World War I and between the wars.
Retaining many of the Nieuport 17’s best features, the
more powerful engine; carried twin
synchronized
spar wings – top and bottom –
in place of the earlier Nieuport types’ sesquiplane (a biplane with one long wing and one short one
above or below it).
The Nieuport 28 was the first aircraft to see service in any American fighter squ
available in early 1918, it was already considered “surplus” from the French point of view. Their SPAD XIII was a superior
aircraft in most respects and had already become firmly established as the standard French
is also available from Maxford USA at
www.maxfordusa.com
When the Nieuport 28 was offered to the United States, it was immediately accepted by the American Expeditionary Force,
a
nd 297 Nieuport 28s were put into service in the 27
Several well-
known WWI American pilots, including 26
Quentin Roosevelt – the youngest son of
former President Theodore Roosevelt
Sadly, on July 14, 1918, just 4 months before his 21
lines, felled by two machine gun bullets which struck him in the head. His body was buried at the crash site by the Germans.
Twenty-
six years later, following the World War II D
Jr. died of a heart attack on July 12, 1944 and was buried at the Omaha Beach War Memorial. Quentin’s remains were then
reinterred beside his elder brother.
This model of the Nieuport 28 is the 4th
version
and light ply, finished with matte
Mylar film covering
Rickenbacker, and may be special-ordered
with
We invite you to enjoy the pride of ownership and the joy of flying your high
quality balsa and light-
ply almost
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acquisition of
Maxford USA’s Nieuport 28
The Nieuport 28 was a French biplane fighter flown during World War I, designed by Gustave Delage and built by Nieuport,
airplane company famous for racers before
World War I
and fighter aircraft during
Retaining many of the Nieuport 17’s best features, the
Nieuport 28 was a lightly built, highly maneuverable fighter: It had a
synchronized
machine guns; its ailerons were fitted only to the low
in place of the earlier Nieuport types’ sesquiplane (a biplane with one long wing and one short one
The Nieuport 28 was the first aircraft to see service in any American fighter squ
adron. By the time the Nieuport 28 became
available in early 1918, it was already considered “surplus” from the French point of view. Their SPAD XIII was a superior
aircraft in most respects and had already become firmly established as the standard French
fighter. (
A 1/5
www.maxfordusa.com
.)
When the Nieuport 28 was offered to the United States, it was immediately accepted by the American Expeditionary Force,
nd 297 Nieuport 28s were put into service in the 27
th, 94th, 95th and 103rd Aero Pursuit Squadrons.
known WWI American pilots, including 26
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victory American ace Captain Eddie Rickenbacker and Lieutenant
former President Theodore Roosevelt
– flew Nieuport 28s.
Sadly, on July 14, 1918, just 4 months before his 21
st
birthday, Lieutenant Roosevelt’s Nieuport 28 was downed behind enemy
lines, felled by two machine gun bullets which struck him in the head. His body was buried at the crash site by the Germans.
six years later, following the World War II D
-Day inva
sion of France, Quentin's brother, Brig.
Jr. died of a heart attack on July 12, 1944 and was buried at the Omaha Beach War Memorial. Quentin’s remains were then
version
design based on previous products.
It is constructed mainly o
Mylar film covering
patterned after
the aircraft flown by 94th Aero Squadron’s ace
with
the option of a fabric-covered ARF.
We invite you to enjoy the pride of ownership and the joy of flying your high
ply almost
-ready-to-
fly version of this historic aircraft.
Shown with optional scale
machine guns, motor and
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Maxford USA’s Nieuport 28
ARF!
The Nieuport 28 was a French biplane fighter flown during World War I, designed by Gustave Delage and built by Nieuport,
and fighter aircraft during
Nieuport 28 was a lightly built, highly maneuverable fighter: It had a
machine guns; its ailerons were fitted only to the low
er wing; and it had two-
in place of the earlier Nieuport types’ sesquiplane (a biplane with one long wing and one short one
adron. By the time the Nieuport 28 became
available in early 1918, it was already considered “surplus” from the French point of view. Their SPAD XIII was a superior
A 1/5
-scale ARF SPAD XIII
When the Nieuport 28 was offered to the United States, it was immediately accepted by the American Expeditionary Force,
victory American ace Captain Eddie Rickenbacker and Lieutenant
birthday, Lieutenant Roosevelt’s Nieuport 28 was downed behind enemy
lines, felled by two machine gun bullets which struck him in the head. His body was buried at the crash site by the Germans.
sion of France, Quentin's brother, Brig.
Gen. Theodore Roosevelt,
Jr. died of a heart attack on July 12, 1944 and was buried at the Omaha Beach War Memorial. Quentin’s remains were then
It is constructed mainly o
f laser-cut balsa
the aircraft flown by 94th Aero Squadron’s ace
pilot Eddie
We invite you to enjoy the pride of ownership and the joy of flying your high
-
fly version of this historic aircraft.
Shown with optional scale
machine guns, motor and
propeller.

I. Important safety precautions
& assembly tips
II.
Warranty, liability waiver, and return policy
III.
Special features of this Nieuport 28 model
IV. Specifications
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V. Parts List ................................
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I. SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS & ASSEMBLY TIPS:
(IMPORTANT –
READ THIS SECTION BEFORE YOU BEGIN ASSEMBLY
1.
This product should not be considered a toy, but rather a sophisticated, working model that functions much like a full
airplane. Because of its performance c
apabilities, this product, if not assembled and operated correctly, could cause injury
to you or spectators and damage to property. Maxford USA provides you with a high
airplane kit with assembly instructions. However, the
how you assemble it, and your safety depends on how you use and fly it. Any testing or flying of this model airplane is
done entirely at your own risk.
2. Assemble this model airplane accordin
g to these instructions. Do not alter or modify the model beyond the assembly and
power system options covered in these instructions, as doing so may result in an unsafe or unworkable model. In a few
cases the instructions may differ slightly from the phot
as correct. If you have a question or concern about these instructions, before you proceed with assembly of this product,
contact your dealer or speak to a Maxford
except national holidays, 9
AM to 5 PM Pacific time).
3. While this kit has been flight-
tested to meet or exceed our rigid performance and reliability standards in normal use, if you
elect to perform any extremely high-
stress flying, such as racing or advanced aerobatics, or if you install a larger power
system than specified,
you (the buyer or user of this product) are
to reinforce the high-
stress points and/or substitute hardware that is more suitable for such increased stresses.
4. Throughout the lifetime
of this model, use only the Maxford USA
or well-
maintained radio control system and batteries recommended by the maker of your motor and radio system.
5.
It is your responsibility to install the R/C system a
applicable safety/range tests and that the power system and controls operate correctly and smoothly.
6.
Recheck the operation of this model airplane before every flight to ensure that all e
that the model has remained structurally sound. Also before every flight, check all electrical and structural connections; do
not fly without properly connecting or
replacing any that you find
7.
Before you begin assembly of this model airplane, read all instructions and test
instructions and that no parts are missing, damaged or unsatisfactory. Temperature and/or humidity differences
factory, our warehouse and your home or workshop may dictate the need for slight adjustments to the wings, struts and/or the
vertical or horizontal stabilizer’s mounting surfaces to ensure proper alignment; however, we recommend you contact us
you attempt any such adjustment(s).
8. To help ensure the security of any in-line
servo
safety clips are recommended.
9. Assemble EZ-
Link connectors (which may be included or an
option for this model).
As shown at the right,
applying threadlock compount or CA
adhesive,
be careful to NOT glue the EZ-
Link connector to the
control arm or mounting tab; also
be careful to not
let the pushrod rub or bind against nearby surfaces.
10. As shown at the right, this model allows
customers
a. Test-
fit your aileron servos and the supplied wood mounting pedestals to the servo
hatch covers.
b.
Use epoxy to attach the mounting pedestals to each servo hatch cover. Use the
hardware provided with your servos to mount the aileron servos to their hatch covers.
c.
Using your radio or a servo tester, center the aileron servos.
learn more about servo testers at
http://www.maxfordusa.com/servo.aspx
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
& assembly tips
.... 2
Warranty, liability waiver, and return policy
..... 3
Special features of this Nieuport 28 model
........ 4
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4
VI. Assembly photo-
instructions
VII. Setup and adjustments
VIII. Preparation fo
r transport and field setup
IX. Preflight checks
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PRECAUTIONS & ASSEMBLY TIPS:
READ THIS SECTION BEFORE YOU BEGIN ASSEMBLY
)
This product should not be considered a toy, but rather a sophisticated, working model that functions much like a full
apabilities, this product, if not assembled and operated correctly, could cause injury
to you or spectators and damage to property. Maxford USA provides you with a high
-
quality, thoroughly tested model
airplane kit with assembly instructions. However, the
quality and capabilities of your finished model airplane depend on
how you assemble it, and your safety depends on how you use and fly it. Any testing or flying of this model airplane is
g to these instructions. Do not alter or modify the model beyond the assembly and
power system options covered in these instructions, as doing so may result in an unsafe or unworkable model. In a few
cases the instructions may differ slightly from the phot
os; in those instances the written instructions should be considered
as correct. If you have a question or concern about these instructions, before you proceed with assembly of this product,
contact your dealer or speak to a Maxford
USA customer service representative at 562-529-
3988
AM to 5 PM Pacific time).
tested to meet or exceed our rigid performance and reliability standards in normal use, if you
stress flying, such as racing or advanced aerobatics, or if you install a larger power
you (the buyer or user of this product) are
solely responsible for taking any and all necessary steps
stress points and/or substitute hardware that is more suitable for such increased stresses.
of this model, use only the Maxford USA
-recommended or same-
sized
maintained radio control system and batteries recommended by the maker of your motor and radio system.
It is your responsibility to install the R/C system a
nd other components in such a way that this model airplane passes all
applicable safety/range tests and that the power system and controls operate correctly and smoothly.
Recheck the operation of this model airplane before every flight to ensure that all e
quipment is still operating correctly and
that the model has remained structurally sound. Also before every flight, check all electrical and structural connections; do
replacing any that you find
poorly connected, dam
aged or worn.
Before you begin assembly of this model airplane, read all instructions and test
-
fit each part to ensure you fully understand the
instructions and that no parts are missing, damaged or unsatisfactory. Temperature and/or humidity differences
factory, our warehouse and your home or workshop may dictate the need for slight adjustments to the wings, struts and/or the
vertical or horizontal stabilizer’s mounting surfaces to ensure proper alignment; however, we recommend you contact us
servo-type connections, optional Maxford USA servo-
extension
Link connectors (which may be included or an
As shown at the right,
when
adhesive,
Link connector to the
be careful to not
let the pushrod rub or bind against nearby surfaces.
customers
some choice in aileron servo selection:
fit your aileron servos and the supplied wood mounting pedestals to the servo
Use epoxy to attach the mounting pedestals to each servo hatch cover. Use the
hardware provided with your servos to mount the aileron servos to their hatch covers.
Using your radio or a servo tester, center the aileron servos.
(You may be interested to
http://www.maxfordusa.com/servo.aspx
.)
Control arm (or mounting tab)
Washer
Mounting nut
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instructions
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r transport and field setup
...... 15
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)
This product should not be considered a toy, but rather a sophisticated, working model that functions much like a full
-scale
apabilities, this product, if not assembled and operated correctly, could cause injury
quality, thoroughly tested model
quality and capabilities of your finished model airplane depend on
how you assemble it, and your safety depends on how you use and fly it. Any testing or flying of this model airplane is
g to these instructions. Do not alter or modify the model beyond the assembly and
power system options covered in these instructions, as doing so may result in an unsafe or unworkable model. In a few
os; in those instances the written instructions should be considered
as correct. If you have a question or concern about these instructions, before you proceed with assembly of this product,
3988
(Monday through Friday,
tested to meet or exceed our rigid performance and reliability standards in normal use, if you
stress flying, such as racing or advanced aerobatics, or if you install a larger power
solely responsible for taking any and all necessary steps
stress points and/or substitute hardware that is more suitable for such increased stresses.
engine or motor and a new
maintained radio control system and batteries recommended by the maker of your motor and radio system.
nd other components in such a way that this model airplane passes all
applicable safety/range tests and that the power system and controls operate correctly and smoothly.
quipment is still operating correctly and
that the model has remained structurally sound. Also before every flight, check all electrical and structural connections; do
aged or worn.
fit each part to ensure you fully understand the
instructions and that no parts are missing, damaged or unsatisfactory. Temperature and/or humidity differences
between the
factory, our warehouse and your home or workshop may dictate the need for slight adjustments to the wings, struts and/or the
vertical or horizontal stabilizer’s mounting surfaces to ensure proper alignment; however, we recommend you contact us
before
extension
Clamping bolt
Connector body
Control arm (or mounting tab)
Washer
Mounting nut

d. String may be supplied to pull your
servo
through the wing to your r
adio receiver; however,
easier to use masking tape to temporarily attach
end of a length of coat-
hanger wire, then use the
and connector through the airframe
as shown at the right.
e. Guide the servo into the servo bay, c
ove
servo-hatch and secure the hatch w
ith screws or glue.
11. After you have determined each servo-
mounting
servo’s mounting screws will be inserted.
12. If Mylar hides a
CA hinge’s slot, find and open the slot by carefully pressing with a fingernail or sharp hobby knife.
13. Use
the tip of a hot soldering iron to burn
surfaces at the horizontal and vertical
stabilizer
14. We recommend 30-minute epoxy
for permanent
stabilizers attach to the fuselage.
15. If you have concern about
the security of any factory
around the perimeter of such part(s) as
an
16. We recommend use of a thread-locking
compound
vibration. Also, once the
included clevises
each clevis and rod with epoxy to secure
ly
As a safety precaution, always check each clevis before and after each flight.
17. This model includes some
fiberglass or carbon
grind or sand a fiberglass or carbon-
fiber reinforced
goggles, a particle mask and rubber gloves
the part to remove f
iberglass or carbon fiber
18.
Check the Mylar covering material’s joints and surfaces; if necessary, carefully use a
(do NOT set the iron’s temperature too high) to secure the edges and to tighten any loosened
areas. Recheck and retighten from time to time
19.
For your safety, do NOT leave any strands of wire poking out from the end of any crimp tube.
Exposed small s
teel strands can be sharp enough to cut or abrade skin!
20. Minor production details may vary.
21.
If you are not an experienced ARF assembler or R/C pilot or have not flown this type of model before, we strongly urge
you to get assistance from an experienced ARF
22. Read all instruc
tions included with your batteries
damage to the battery, its surroundings, and bodily harm! If you crash this model airpl
damaged. Do NOT attempt to use or recharge a damaged battery.
II. WARRANTY, LIABILITY
WAIVER, AND RETURN P
Maxford USA guarantees this kit to be free from defects in material and workmanship at the time of purchase. All of our
produ
cts have been inspected in our factory and are checked again when shipped from our warehouse.
However, Maxford USA cannot directly control the materials you may use nor your final
Maxford USA
can NOT in any way guarantee the performance of your finished model airplane. Furthermore, in purchasing
this product, you (the buyer or user of this product) exempt, waive, and relieve Maxford USA from all current or future
liability for any personal inj
ury, property damage, or wrongful death, and if you (the buyer or user of this product) are
involved in any claim or suit, you will not sue Maxford USA or any of its representatives.
If you do not fully accept the above liability and waiver, you may reques
as explained in item 2, below.
If you think there is a missing part or any shipping damage, please read our after
below.
1. Inspect your order upon delivery for any
shipping damage or missing part. If you find a problem you must contact us within
10 days from receipt of your purchase by calling (562) 529
hours of 8:30 AM and 5 PM Pacific time. During this tele
to resolve your concern. (Note: Maxford USA batteries are sold without warranty and are not eligible for return or credit.)
2. To request an RMA#, call (562) 529-
3988, Monday through Friday, exc
Pacific time. If we elect to issue you an RMA#, you must clearly mark this RMA# on the outside of the package. (No return
or exchange will be authorized after 10 days from the date of your receipt of the p
a Maxford USA RMA# is subject to being returned to the sender, as received, with return postage payable upon delivery.)
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servo
’s lead and servo extension
adio receiver; however,
you may find it
easier to use masking tape to temporarily attach
the connector to the
hanger wire, then use the
wire to pull the lead
as shown at the right.
ove
r the servo bay with the
ith screws or glue.
mounting
-screw’s location,
apply thin CA adhesive to harden the
CA hinge’s slot, find and open the slot by carefully pressing with a fingernail or sharp hobby knife.
the tip of a hot soldering iron to burn
and remove any Mylar covering material to obtain
good wood
stabilizer
s.
for permanent
attachment of critical parts such as where the
horizontal
the security of any factory
fabrication procedure(s), we recom
mend you
an
extra safety precaution.
compound
to secure all hardware from
included clevises
are adjusted, we suggest you coat
ly
and safely affix each clevis to its rod.
As a safety precaution, always check each clevis before and after each flight.
fiberglass or carbon
-fiber reinforced parts. If you drill,
fiber reinforced
part, always wear safety
goggles, a particle mask and rubber gloves
to guard yourself from eye, skin and respiratory-
tract irritation
iberglass or carbon fiber
dust (the dust may blow back into your face).
Check the Mylar covering material’s joints and surfaces; if necessary, carefully use a
n iron
(do NOT set the iron’s temperature too high) to secure the edges and to tighten any loosened
areas. Recheck and retighten from time to time
.
For your safety, do NOT leave any strands of wire poking out from the end of any crimp tube.
teel strands can be sharp enough to cut or abrade skin!
If you are not an experienced ARF assembler or R/C pilot or have not flown this type of model before, we strongly urge
you to get assistance from an experienced ARF
assembler or R/C pilot.
tions included with your batteries
and charger. Failure to follow all instructions could result in permanent
damage to the battery, its surroundings, and bodily harm! If you crash this model airpl
ane, check whether
damaged. Do NOT attempt to use or recharge a damaged battery.
WAIVER, AND RETURN P
OLICY
Maxford USA guarantees this kit to be free from defects in material and workmanship at the time of purchase. All of our
cts have been inspected in our factory and are checked again when shipped from our warehouse.
However, Maxford USA cannot directly control the materials you may use nor your final
-
assembly process. Therefore
can NOT in any way guarantee the performance of your finished model airplane. Furthermore, in purchasing
this product, you (the buyer or user of this product) exempt, waive, and relieve Maxford USA from all current or future
ury, property damage, or wrongful death, and if you (the buyer or user of this product) are
involved in any claim or suit, you will not sue Maxford USA or any of its representatives.
If you do not fully accept the above liability and waiver, you may reques
t a return merchandise authorization number (RMA#)
If you think there is a missing part or any shipping damage, please read our after
-
sales service and return policy as outlined
shipping damage or missing part. If you find a problem you must contact us within
10 days from receipt of your purchase by calling (562) 529
-
3988, Monday through Friday, except holidays, between the
hours of 8:30 AM and 5 PM Pacific time. During this tele
phone conversation, and with your support, we will determine how
to resolve your concern. (Note: Maxford USA batteries are sold without warranty and are not eligible for return or credit.)
3988, Monday through Friday, exc
ept holidays, between the hours of 8:30 AM to 5 PM
Pacific time. If we elect to issue you an RMA#, you must clearly mark this RMA# on the outside of the package. (No return
or exchange will be authorized after 10 days from the date of your receipt of the p
roduct; any package delivered to us without
a Maxford USA RMA# is subject to being returned to the sender, as received, with return postage payable upon delivery.)
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apply thin CA adhesive to harden the
wood where the
CA hinge’s slot, find and open the slot by carefully pressing with a fingernail or sharp hobby knife.
good wood
- to-wood gluing
horizontal
and vertical
mend you
apply 30-minute epoxy
tract irritation
; never blow into
If you are not an experienced ARF assembler or R/C pilot or have not flown this type of model before, we strongly urge
and charger. Failure to follow all instructions could result in permanent
ane, check whether
the batteries are
Maxford USA guarantees this kit to be free from defects in material and workmanship at the time of purchase. All of our
cts have been inspected in our factory and are checked again when shipped from our warehouse.
assembly process. Therefore
,
can NOT in any way guarantee the performance of your finished model airplane. Furthermore, in purchasing
this product, you (the buyer or user of this product) exempt, waive, and relieve Maxford USA from all current or future
ury, property damage, or wrongful death, and if you (the buyer or user of this product) are
t a return merchandise authorization number (RMA#)
sales service and return policy as outlined
shipping damage or missing part. If you find a problem you must contact us within
3988, Monday through Friday, except holidays, between the
phone conversation, and with your support, we will determine how
to resolve your concern. (Note: Maxford USA batteries are sold without warranty and are not eligible for return or credit.)
ept holidays, between the hours of 8:30 AM to 5 PM
Pacific time. If we elect to issue you an RMA#, you must clearly mark this RMA# on the outside of the package. (No return
roduct; any package delivered to us without
a Maxford USA RMA# is subject to being returned to the sender, as received, with return postage payable upon delivery.)

Returned merchandise must be in its original condition as received from Maxford USA, with no
the original packing materials, complete with all manuals and accessories. Return shipping and insurance charges must be
prepaid by you, the buyer.
3.
Returned merchandise that is accepted by Maxford USA for credit is subject to
amount will be determined by Maxford USA upon receipt and examination of the returned merchandise).
Return Address:
Maxford USA RC Model
Mfg
13630 Imperial Hwy, #11
Santa Fe Springs, CA 9067
0
III. S
PECIAL FEATURES OF THIS NIEUPORT 28
 Pre-
painted matte color, no more shinning mylar
 Wing panel sets are removable
from the fuselage
for ease of storage and transport.
 Pre-painted matte color fiberglass c
owl with
Max Cowling ‘invisible’ attachment
 Each aileron is separately operated
by its own in-wing servo.
 Precut dashboard openings
for your
ignition and radio switches.
 Wing support kit
is included for safe
transport and storage.
 Streamlined landing gear with
scale-like wheels and steerable tail
wheel.
IV. SPECIFICATIONS
Wingspan ................................
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Wing Area ................................
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Length ................................
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ARF weight ................................
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Flying weight
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Engine required (Not included)
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Propeller (Not included)
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Radio system (Not included)
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or 4 standard servos
V. PARTS LIST
1.
Items you must supply to complete this Nieuport 28:
 5- and 30-
minute epoxy or aliphatic resin glue, thin and thick
 Pliers,
Allen wrenches, a high speed rotary tool,
 26cc gas engine, 90 to
120 glow engine, or
system.
 Propeller.
 Five(5) standard-sized servos
[four(4)
power system], two(2) 18-
inch extensions, one(1)
minimum of a 4-
channel radio control system.

Robber bands for shocks absorb landing gear
 Optional upgrade items: S
cale machine guns
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Returned merchandise must be in its original condition as received from Maxford USA, with no
assembly or modification, in
the original packing materials, complete with all manuals and accessories. Return shipping and insurance charges must be
Returned merchandise that is accepted by Maxford USA for credit is subject to
a 10% to 20% restocking fee (the final
amount will be determined by Maxford USA upon receipt and examination of the returned merchandise).
Mfg
, Inc.
0
(Print the RMA# issued by Maxford USA
on the package near the address.)
PECIAL FEATURES OF THIS NIEUPORT 28
MODEL
painted matte color, no more shinning mylar
from the fuselage
owl with
system.
for your
is included for safe
 Dummy engine, fuel-
system
 Max-
lok pin wing lock, easy to remove wing panels.
 Pull-pull rudder with
steerable tail wheel.
 Scale-looking wheels
and stick-on decal set.
 Supplied machine gun
mounting platforms.
(Scale-looking
machine guns are
optional.)
 True to scale shocks
absorb landing gear
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920
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10 pounds and
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pounds
......
26cc gas, 90 to 120 glow or an
equivalent electric power system
................................
................................................................
...
(as recommended for your power system)
................................
....... Minimum of 4 channels and 5
and an electronic speed control,
if you use an electric power system
(All dimensions and weights are approximate.)
Items you must supply to complete this Nieuport 28:
minute epoxy or aliphatic resin glue, thin and thick
Cyanoacrylate (CA)
adhesives
Allen wrenches, a high speed rotary tool,
scissors and masking tape.
120 glow engine, or
an equivalent-powered motor
[four(4)
standard servos if you use an electric
inch extensions, one(1)
6-inch Y-connector, and a
channel radio control system.
Robber bands for shocks absorb landing gear
cale machine guns
; WWI pilot figure; Scimitar-type propeller.
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assembly or modification, in
the original packing materials, complete with all manuals and accessories. Return shipping and insurance charges must be
a 10% to 20% restocking fee (the final
amount will be determined by Maxford USA upon receipt and examination of the returned merchandise).
on the package near the address.)
system
venturi and air intake tube.
lok pin wing lock, easy to remove wing panels.
absorb landing gear
.
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68 inches
920
square inches
................................
..... 56 inches
10 pounds and
6 ounces
pounds
and 14 ounces
equivalent electric power system
...
18 to 20 inch
(as recommended for your power system)
standard servos
if you use an electric power system
adhesives
.

2. Items included
with this Nieuport 28:
 Precovered fuselage,
upper and lower
stabilizers, rudder and elevator halves, with all hinge openings precut.

Prepainted and pretrimmed fiberglass cowl.
 Rudder pull-pull cables and
aileron and

Wing joiners, preformed cabanes and struts, and all required control horns, hinges, linkages,
wires and related hardware, including self
normally supplied with the servos and a

Streamlined landing gear with scale
like wheels.
 Complete set of scale markings.

Magnetically secured cockpit hatch
and coaming.
 Simulated fuel-system
venturi and air intake
tube.
VI. ASSEMBLY PHOTO-
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Position the landing gear’s cross-struts
into
2. Secure the metal landing gear’s front
and rear side
supplied screws.
3. Using a total of 4 ea. wheel collars, attach
both
wheels to the landing gear’s axles
with a wheel collar
at each side of both wheels
and secure with
lock.
4.
Use rubber bands (not include with the ARF)
landing gear struts.
That is the way of full scale Nieuport
landing gear working.
*We do NOT include rubber bands with this kit because the
time and temperature may damge the quality of rubber bands. Check your rubber
bands each time before and after your take
off and landing, make sure they are good.
5. Test fit the hatch: (1)
Lift the rear of the hatch above
the magnet and toward the rear; (2) L
ift the front,
the hatch’s front corners will clear the
edges of the
cockpit. (Note: If you install the
cockpit coaming,
remove a bit of
wood from the hatch’s front corners
6.
Slide the lower wing’s spar midway through the fuselage, then temporarily
position the left and right lower wing panels onto the lower wing’s spar.
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with this Nieuport 28:
upper and lower
-wing panels and upper-wing’s center section,
vertical and horizontal
stabilizers, rudder and elevator halves, with all hinge openings precut.
Prepainted and pretrimmed fiberglass cowl.
aileron and
elevator pushrods.
Wing joiners, preformed cabanes and struts, and all required control horns, hinges, linkages,
wires and related hardware, including self
-threading and machine screws and self-
locking nuts
normally supplied with the servos and a
glow or gas engine or electric power system).
Streamlined landing gear with scale
-
Magnetically secured cockpit hatch
INSTRUCTIONS
into
the side of the fuselage.
and rear side
by driving 5
both
main
with a wheel collar
and secure with
thread
Use rubber bands (not include with the ARF)
to tie up wheel axle with the
That is the way of full scale Nieuport
-28 shock absorb
*We do NOT include rubber bands with this kit because the
time and temperature may damge the quality of rubber bands. Check your rubber
off and landing, make sure they are good.
Lift the rear of the hatch above
ift the front,
and
edges of the
cockpit coaming,
wood from the hatch’s front corners
for add clearance.)
Slide the lower wing’s spar midway through the fuselage, then temporarily
position the left and right lower wing panels onto the lower wing’s spar.
2
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vertical and horizontal
Wing joiners, preformed cabanes and struts, and all required control horns, hinges, linkages,
wing and tail flying
locking nuts
(except those
2
1

(Note:
As you press the lower wing panels firmly against the fuselage,
carefully a
lign the lower wing panel’s dowel pins with the
in the fuselage.)
7. Cut away the Mylar covering the slotted
opening in the horizontal stabilizer
for the
vertical stabizer and test-fit the vertical
stabilizer to the horizontal stabilizer.
8. Test fit the horiz. stabilizer to its platform
at the top-rear of the fuselage. Remove the
Mylar at the bottom of the horiz. stabizer
to ensure a good wood-to-wood glueing
surface between the horiz. stabilizer and
the fuselage.
9. To ensure the horizontal stabilizer
is parallel to the lower wing
visually compare
the lower wing to the horizontal stab
10.
Secure the horiz. stab. to the fusealge with
to hold the horiz. stab. parallel to the
lower wing
11. Identify two identical plastic
packets contain
supports which help to
ensure the wings, struts and wing wir
may be safely transported and stored
when removed
Nieuport 28.
12. As shown at the right,
test-fit the parts of the
two sets of wooden
wing supports.
13. Glue the wooden wing
supports together with
epoxy or aliphatic resin.
(Note: As shown above, when
completed, each supports’
curved wooden surface
rests against and supports
bands or string to s
ecure the wing supports to the
14. Securely g
lue the metal joiner into the each half of the elevator.
15. After the epoxy used to secure th
e horizontal stabilizere
to the horizontal stabilizer.
16. Guide the end of the elevator pushrod th
rough the fuselage out of its opening. Test fit a
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As you press the lower wing panels firmly against the fuselage,
lign the lower wing panel’s dowel pins with the
ir openings
for the
is parallel to the lower wing
,
the lower wing to the horizontal stab
ilizer.
Secure the horiz. stab. to the fusealge with
30 minute epoxy. Use masking tape
lower wing
until the epoxy is fully cured.
packets contain
ing all the parts for the wooden wing
ensure the wings, struts and wing wir
es
when removed
from your
rests against and supports
the bottom of the top wing and the
top of the bottom wing.
ecure the wing supports to the
ir wing panels.)
lue the metal joiner into the each half of the elevator.
e horizontal stabilizere
to the fuselage has fully cured,
use CA hinges to
rough the fuselage out of its opening. Test fit a
control horn assembly to the elevator.
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top of the bottom wing.
Use rubber
use CA hinges to
attach the elevator
control horn assembly to the elevator.

Drill a hole in the elevator and mount the elevator control horn to the elevator. Attach the
elevator pushrod to the elevator’s control horn.
17. Use a your radio or a S
ervo Tester to center your servos.
Disconnect the servos and set aside your radio system or Servo
Tester. (Reminder: W
e recommend you install an
extension safety clip” at all
servo wire/extension junction
18. Attach an EZ Link connector to
your elevator servo’s arm. Install your
elevator servo in an outer position in the fuselage’s servo mounting tray on the
same side of the airplane as you installed the elevator control horn. Trim the
length of the forward end of the elevator pushrod to fi
elevator servo’s EZ Link connector. Hold your elevator at neutral (on the
same level as the horizontal stabilizer) and tighten the elevator’s EZ Link
connector onto the elevator pushrod.
19.
Use epoxy to secure the vertical stabilizer int
stabilizer and to the rear of the fusealge. Use masking tape to hold the
vertical stabilizer at 90-
degrees relative to the horizontal stabilizer until the
epoxy is fully cured.
20.
Prepare two clevises twisted halfway onto
their brass rods. Slide crimp tubes onto
one end of the rudder cables. Guide the
end of the cable through the hole in the
threaded rod. Bring the end of the cable
back into and all the way through the
crimp tube. Use pliers to firmly squeeze
the crimp tube to secure it to the cable.
Attach the clevises to the rudder servo’s
output arm and secure each with a short
length of silicon tubing.
(Note: If necessary, use the tip of a scribe
or a small nail to slightly expand the
crimp tube
21.
Attach the rudder servo’s output arm (with its attached pull
rudder servo (with its control arm and pull
-
22. Use a bright light or gently
apply pressure with the tip of your fin
rudder’s pull-pull cables. (They are
on the left and right sides of the fuselage
rectangular elevator pushrod openings). Cut a
23. Guide a length of straight coat hanger (
or heavier
fuselage, and to the servo tray.
Use masking tape to temporarily attach
to the end of the length of coat hanger (
or heavier
pull-
pull cable out through the small opening in the tail. Remove the masking tape to free the end of the pull
temporarily secure the end of the wire to the rear of the fuselage with
rudder servo’s left side pull-
pull cable through the opening in the right side of the tail.
cross over each other inside the fuselage.)
24. Use CA hinges and epoxy to attach the
rudder to the
vertical stabilizer.
25. Test fit and install the rudder’s pull-pull
horn assembly directly behind where the
rudder’s pull-pull cable exits the fuselage.
26. Use masking tape to temporarily hold the
rudder in a neutral (straight ahead)
position. Slide a crimp tube onto each of
the rudder’s pull-pull cables. Guide the
end of the cable through the holes in the
rudder’s control horns. Draw the pull-pull
cables snug, then guide the end of each
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Drill a hole in the elevator and mount the elevator control horn to the elevator. Attach the
elevator pushrod to the elevator’s control horn.
ervo Tester to center your servos.
Disconnect the servos and set aside your radio system or Servo
e recommend you install an
optional “servo
servo wire/extension junction
s.)
your elevator servo’s arm. Install your
elevator servo in an outer position in the fuselage’s servo mounting tray on the
same side of the airplane as you installed the elevator control horn. Trim the
length of the forward end of the elevator pushrod to fi
t the position of the
elevator servo’s EZ Link connector. Hold your elevator at neutral (on the
same level as the horizontal stabilizer) and tighten the elevator’s EZ Link
Use epoxy to secure the vertical stabilizer int
o the opening in the horizontal
stabilizer and to the rear of the fusealge. Use masking tape to hold the
degrees relative to the horizontal stabilizer until the
Prepare two clevises twisted halfway onto
crimp tube
’s openings.)
Attach the rudder servo’s output arm (with its attached pull
-
pull cables) to your rudder servo’s output shaft.
-
pull cables) in the center position of
the fuselage’s servo mounting tray
apply pressure with the tip of your fin
ger to locate
the two precut slitted openings
on the left and right sides of the fuselage
under the Mylar below and in front of the
rectangular elevator pushrod openings). Cut a
small opening
in the Mylar covering each of the openings.
or heavier
) wire into the pull-pull cable’s opening
in the left side
Use masking tape to temporarily attach
the free end of the right-
side
or heavier
) wire. Gently pull
the coat hanger (or heavier) wire and
pull cable out through the small opening in the tail. Remove the masking tape to free the end of the pull
temporarily secure the end of the wire to the rear of the fuselage with
masking tape.
Repeat the above process to pull the
pull cable through the opening in the right side of the tail.
(Note: The rudder’s pull
rudder to the
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pull cables) to your rudder servo’s output shaft.
Install your
the fuselage’s servo mounting tray
.
the two precut slitted openings
for the
under the Mylar below and in front of the
in the Mylar covering each of the openings.
in the left side
of the tail, into the
side
rudder pull-pull cable
the coat hanger (or heavier) wire and
the attached
pull cable out through the small opening in the tail. Remove the masking tape to free the end of the pull
-pull cable, and
Repeat the above process to pull the
(Note: The rudder’s pull
-pull cables

cable back into and all the way through its
crimp tube. Use pliers to firmly squeeze
each crimp tube to secure the rudder’s
pull-pull cables. Trim off the excess cable
and remove the masking tape from the
rudder.
27.
Cut a small opening in the Mylar covering
the openings in the four mounting tabs in
the
wing’s center section.
28. Use the holes in the center section’s tabs
as a
guide to drill a hole in each cabane strut.
29.
Attach each cabane strut to the top wing’s center
section with a bolt and nut plus a
metal wing wire anchor.
30. Insert each cabane strut’s
mounting tab into its mounting
pocket in the fuselage.
31. Drill a 3/32-inch
guide hole through each cabane strut and
into the inner wall of each pocket.
32. Secure the cabane struts to the fuselage
by driving
screw into each guide hole.
33.
Insert four(4) of the provided CA hinges into the precut aileron hinge slots in each of the lower wing panels, then position
aileron’s
precut CA hinge slots onto the corresponding CA hinges on each wing panel.
34. Be careful to make sure the
inner end of each aileron does
not bind against the cutout in
its mating wing panel and to
leave enough clearance
between the trailing edge of
each wing panel and its aileron
so full UP and DOWN aileron
travel is not restricted,
and apply a few drops of thin
CA
to permanently secure each aileron hinge to its wing panel and aileron.
35. Use a servo tester or c
onnect two(2) of your servos to your radio as aileron servos, power ON the radio, and ‘center’ each servo.
Disconnect the aileron servos and set aside your
18-inch servo-wire extensions. (Note: To
help ensure the security of the servo
install
an optional “servo extension safety clip” at each servo
wire/extension junction.)
36. Guide the end of each 18-
inch aileron servo extension to th
of each wing panel.
(No
te: To guide the servo extensions from the servo wells to the
root of the left and right lower wing panels you may use the
preinstalled string to PULL the servo-
wire extension through the
wing; however, you might find it easier to use masking tape to
temporarily attach each extension’s female
connector to the end of
a length of straight coat hanger wire, then use the coat
to PUSH the extension’s connector through the wing and into the
wing panel opening for each aileron servo.)
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Cut a small opening in the Mylar covering
each of
the
top
as a
Attach each cabane strut to the top wing’s center
metal wing wire anchor.
mounting tab into its mounting
guide hole through each cabane strut and
by driving
a wood
(If future repairs are not a concern
, also
permanently secure
the cabane struts
Insert four(4) of the provided CA hinges into the precut aileron hinge slots in each of the lower wing panels, then position
precut CA hinge slots onto the corresponding CA hinges on each wing panel.
to permanently secure each aileron hinge to its wing panel and aileron.
onnect two(2) of your servos to your radio as aileron servos, power ON the radio, and ‘center’ each servo.
Disconnect the aileron servos and set aside your
servo tester or
radio system, then connect each aileron servo to one of your
help ensure the security of the servo
connections,
an optional “servo extension safety clip” at each servo
inch aileron servo extension to th
e root rib
te: To guide the servo extensions from the servo wells to the
root of the left and right lower wing panels you may use the
wire extension through the
wing; however, you might find it easier to use masking tape to
connector to the end of
a length of straight coat hanger wire, then use the coat
-hanger wire
to PUSH the extension’s connector through the wing and into the
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, also
apply some glue to
the cabane struts
in their fuselage pockets.)
Insert four(4) of the provided CA hinges into the precut aileron hinge slots in each of the lower wing panels, then position
the
onnect two(2) of your servos to your radio as aileron servos, power ON the radio, and ‘center’ each servo.
radio system, then connect each aileron servo to one of your

37. Use 5-minute epoxy and a pair of
hardwood blocks to mount an aileron
servo to each aileron servo
hatchplate with its output shaft
positioned furthest away from the
aileron’s hinge line. (Hint: Predrill
the hardwood blocks to fit your
servo’s mounting pattern.) Using the
servo manufacturer’s hardware,
attach a servo arm to each aileron
servo and an aileron servo to each
servo mounting hatchplate’s mounting blocks, then attach each servo and backplate
the provided screws.
38.
Prepare the 4 wing struts for installation: Test fit a strut mounting tab at each
of all four struts; drill
a set of holes through both ends of each strut and its
mounting tab; secure each tab to its
strut with
wire anchor as shown at the right.
39. Test fit the wing struts into
the openings in the top of the bottom wing
shorter struts belong at the front (nearest
the leading edge);
in the rear (nearest the trailing edge).
40.
Slide the upper wing’s spar midway through the
upper wing’s center section, then position the
left and right upper wing panels onto the
upp
wing’s spar. As the upper wing panels
near the
upper wing’s center section, carefully align the
upper wing pan
el’s dowel pins with the match
ing openings in the upper wing’s center section.
41. Carefully guide the wing struts into their
openings in the bottom of both
left and right
panels of the top wing. Use 5-minute
epoxy to
secure all four wing struts and tabs into their
openings in both the top and bottom wing
panels. While this epoxy is fresh, firmly
press
the left and right pairs of
top and bottom wing
panels together, secure
each pair of wing panels
with masking tape, and set the
fuselage with its
wing panel assemblies
aside until the epoxy
42.
After the wing strut’s epoxy has fully cured, remove the masking tape from the left
43. Attach an aileron pushrod’s clevis
to the output arm of each
the rear of the servo.
Secure each clevis with a short
hole hole in each aileron, install the
aileron
attach the clevis on the loose end of the
aileron
control horn.
Remove the masking tape from the ailerons.
the clevises are adjusted,
coat each clevis and rod with
safely affix each clevis to its rod; al
so, as a safety
clevis before and after each flight.)
44. Using wood screws, attach two wing wire
anchors
edge and the second near the trailing edge
of the lower wing
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servo mounting hatchplate’s mounting blocks, then attach each servo and backplate
assembly to its wing panel with
Prepare the 4 wing struts for installation: Test fit a strut mounting tab at each
end
a set of holes through both ends of each strut and its
strut with
a bolt and nut plus a metal wing
the openings in the top of the bottom wing
: The
the leading edge);
the longer struts go
Slide the upper wing’s spar midway through the
upper wing’s center section, then position the
upp
er
near the
upper wing’s center section, carefully align the
el’s dowel pins with the match
-
ing openings in the upper wing’s center section.
left and right
epoxy to
secure all four wing struts and tabs into their
press
top and bottom wing
each pair of wing panels
fuselage with its
aside until the epoxy
is fully cured.
After the wing strut’s epoxy has fully cured, remove the masking tape from the left
and right pairs of wing panels.
to the output arm of each
aileron servo and align each pushrod toward its aileron, directly to
Secure each clevis with a short
length of silicon tubing.
Using the pushrod as a guide, mark and drill a
aileron
control horn assemblies, and
aileron
’s pushrod’s to the aileron’s
Remove the masking tape from the ailerons.
(Reminder: Once
coat each clevis and rod with
epoxy to securely and
so, as a safety
precaution, check each
anchors
: One near the leading edge
of the lower wing (at 1-inch from the
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assembly to its wing panel with
glue or
and right pairs of wing panels.
aileron servo and align each pushrod toward its aileron, directly to
Using the pushrod as a guide, mark and drill a

root rib at the leading edge and 1/2-
inch from the root rib at the trailing edge
45. Apply thin CA adhesive Harden the holes
for
the free end
of each wing wire anchor away from the fuselage as you tighten
two screws.
46. Remove the masking tape from the
ailerons.
47.
Slide the left and right pairs of wing panels
top wing’s center section enough to guide
the
fuselage, then
slide the pairs of wing panels
and fuselage.
48. Slide wing rods into the fuselage and
test fit left and right wing panels. Use Max
pins to secure wings. For transportation, simply remove Max
wings out.
49. Attach the wing wire’s clevises to the
wing wire anchors near the
of each lower wing panel (
anchor points 1
50. Secure each clevis
with a short length of silicon tubing
clevis and rod with epoxy.
51. I
nstall wing wires between the upper & lower wing panels as s
illustrations. (Note: These drawings
are for illustration only
Warning: As you guide the wing wires
between
wire to ensure the wing panels do not
become
uneven tension on the wing wires to
warp the wings
Note: For clarity, the wing panel
at the right
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inch from the root rib at the trailing edge
).
for
these wing-wire-anchor screws. Point
of each wing wire anchor away from the fuselage as you tighten
these
ailerons.
Slide the left and right pairs of wing panels
away from the fuselage and from the
the
servo extension wires inside the
slide the pairs of wing panels
back against the wing center section
test fit left and right wing panels. Use Max
-lok
pins to secure wings. For transportation, simply remove Max
-lok pints and pull
wing wire anchors near the
root rib
anchor points 1
and 5 on the diagrams).
with a short length of silicon tubing
, then coat the
nstall wing wires between the upper & lower wing panels as s
hown in the following
are for illustration only
– not to scale.)
between
the numbered anchor point
s, adjust the tension on each segment
become
warped. Although these
wing wires are mostly
warp the wings
, causing the airplane to
not be safely controllable in flight.
at the right
is shown removed from the airplane.
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s, adjust the tension on each segment
of the
wing wires are mostly
cosmetic, it is possible for
not be safely controllable in flight.

52. After the wing wires have been routed
through all
a
final set of threaded brass rods and clevises
53. Cut and remove the excess wire.
Adjust the clevises to
54. With the wing wires positioned and the
tension
adjusted, secure each wing wire by ‘snugging’ the brass
rod’s lock nut against its clevis, then
secure
clevis by applying epoxy or
CA adhesive onto the rod’s
threads at each nut and inside each clevis.
55.
Use the predrilled holes in each half of the elevator to attach
control-
horn assemblies. Use CA adhesive, the supplied CA
hinges and the precut hinge slots to attach the two halves of
the elevator to the horizontal stabilizer.
56. Use two screws to
attach the tail-wheel
tiller to the rudder.
Harden the holes in the
bottom of the rudder
with CA adhesive, then
add a little CA at the
area where the tiller bar
touches the bottom of
the rudder.
57. As shown at the right, use two screws to
attach the tail
assembly to the platform in the bottom of the fuselage.
Apply
CA adhesive to harden the holes where these screws
are inserted.
58.
Position a coil spring on each end of and between the
T-bracket and the tail-
wheel’s steering arm. Hold
and tail wheel in a neutral/straight-
ahead postion and bend the
ends of the springs to adjust their lengths to align the
tail-
wheel’s direction with the rudder. Wind both the ends of
each spring around the T-
bracket and the tail
arm to secure the springs.
NOTE:
Since there are no industry standards for engine mounts,
RC-
radio features, nor the varied personal preferences of
model airplane owners and pilots, the
following
system installation steps are generalized –
make adjustments in accordance with your particular engine,
motor, radio equipment and favored flying style. If you
require assistance, call us or the maker of your engine, motor or radio, or call upon your local RC club’s instructor or WWI
warplane ‘guru.’
59. To utilize the engine box’s built-in
down and right thrust
motor so its propeller’s backplate
is in line with the intersecting lines drawn on the
engine mounting box’s firewall.
If you install an electric power system
motor onto the supplied engine-
mounting box as
60. Once you determine your engine’s
or motor’s
mounting box’s firewall for the engine’s
or motor’s
required openings (such as motor wires,
ignition leads, throttle servo mounting
and/or pushrods, etc.).
61. Secure your engine or motor
to the engine box’
motor’s supplied hardware (T-
nuts, mounting bolts, standoffs, washers, etc.
are using a 90- to 120-sized glow engine,
use
particular engine (not included). If you
install
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through all
anchor points (1 through 8), secure the end of
each wing wire by
final set of threaded brass rods and clevises
at anchor points 4 and 8 at the top of each
cabane strut
Adjust the clevises to
‘snug’ the wing wires.
tension
equally
adjusted, secure each wing wire by ‘snugging’ the brass
secure
each rod to its
CA adhesive onto the rod’s
Use the predrilled holes in each half of the elevator to attach
horn assemblies. Use CA adhesive, the supplied CA
hinges and the precut hinge slots to attach the two halves of
attach the tail
-wheel
assembly to the platform in the bottom of the fuselage.
CA adhesive to harden the holes where these screws
Position a coil spring on each end of and between the
wheel’s steering arm. Hold
the rudder
ahead postion and bend the
ends of the springs to adjust their lengths to align the
wheel’s direction with the rudder. Wind both the ends of
bracket and the tail
-wheel’s steering
Since there are no industry standards for engine mounts,
radio features, nor the varied personal preferences of
following
power
you are invited to
make adjustments in accordance with your particular engine,
motor, radio equipment and favored flying style. If you
require assistance, call us or the maker of your engine, motor or radio, or call upon your local RC club’s instructor or WWI
down and right thrust
, test-fit your engine or
is in line with the intersecting lines drawn on the
If you install an electric power system
, mount the
mounting box as
pictured at the right.
or motor’s
correct position, drill holes in the
or motor’s
mounting bolts, and any other
ignition leads, throttle servo mounting
to the engine box’
s firewall using the engine’s or
nuts, mounting bolts, standoffs, washers, etc.
). If you
use
an engine mount sized to fit your
install
an electric power system, use your
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each wing wire by
installing
cabane strut
.
require assistance, call us or the maker of your engine, motor or radio, or call upon your local RC club’s instructor or WWI

e
lectric motor’s supplied mounting hardware to attach your motor to the included
engine box.
Electric power system batteries may be attached on either side or at the
top and bottom of the engine mounting box
the cockpit, down and forward into the motor mounting box (where a fuel
tank would be installed in a
gas or glow airplane).
62.
If you are using a gas or glow engine, install the
supplied fuel tank inside the engine mounting
box. Route all appropriate fuel lines (such as the
‘clunk’ line to the carburetor, vent line, and a line
to fill the tank). If you are
using a gas engine,
may also install a ‘kill’ s
witch and/or any extra
linkages
or controls your engine may require.
63.
Slide the engine mounting box into its opening in
the Nieuport 28’s nose and test-fit
how far the
engine mounting box needs to be
slid inside
opening in the fuselage so the engin
e’s (or
motor’s) propeller back
plate has approx. 3/16
clearance between the back of the propeller
and the front of the cowl.
64.
Attach the two included pieces of aluminum
L-channel with wood screws to
secure the engine
mounting box to the fuselage.
65. As shown at the far right, i
nstall 4 wood screws at
the locations marked on the fuselage’s
front
former. Adjust the depth of each screw to fit the
Max Cowling mounting ring,
then lock each
screw into position with a few drops of
thin
adhesive.
(With the screws in the cowl’s key-shaped
66. Make any necessary engine-
access, exhaust and/or cooling openings in the cowl.
(Note: If you drill, grind or sand the fiberglass cowl,
from eye, skin and respiratory
tract irritation;
into your face.)
67.
To install the empennage wire, make three small holes in the tail section: One at the top of the
and two more at approx. 8 1/4-
inches on each side of the center of the
stabilizer’s outer CA hinges).
68. Use the tail wheel’s forward-
most mounting screw
wheel. Use
the supplied length of empennage wire and
mounting plate. Guide the wire up and
through the hole in the horizontal stabilizer, to and through the hole at the top of
vertical stabilizer’s tail post, then
down and through the second
hole in the horizontal stabilizer.
69. Pull the wire snug, use a crimp
tube to attach the loose end of
the wire to the remaining hole in
the mounting plate, then cut off
and discard the remaining length
of excess wire.
70. Apply CA adhesive to securely
anchor the tail-wheel’s mounting
screws into the fuselage.
As a safety precaution, double
that every clevis and brass pull-
rod is permanently anchored with
71. Test
fit the dummy engine inside the cowl and use
backplate as a guide to
make an opening in the center
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lectric motor’s supplied mounting hardware to attach your motor to the included
Electric power system batteries may be attached on either side or at the
top and bottom of the engine mounting box
; some batteries might fit through
the cockpit, down and forward into the motor mounting box (where a fuel
gas or glow airplane).
If you are using a gas or glow engine, install the
supplied fuel tank inside the engine mounting
box. Route all appropriate fuel lines (such as the
‘clunk’ line to the carburetor, vent line, and a line
using a gas engine,
you
witch and/or any extra
or controls your engine may require.
Slide the engine mounting box into its opening in
how far the
slid inside
the
e’s (or
plate has approx. 3/16
-inch
clearance between the back of the propeller
Attach the two included pieces of aluminum
secure the engine
nstall 4 wood screws at
front
former. Adjust the depth of each screw to fit the
then lock each
thin
CA
openings, the cowl is held in position by a pair of
magnets at the top of the cowl.)
access, exhaust and/or cooling openings in the cowl.
(Note: If you drill, grind or sand the fiberglass cowl,
wear safety goggles, a particle mask, and rubber gloves to guard yourself
tract irritation;
never blow into the cowl to remove fiberglass dust
To install the empennage wire, make three small holes in the tail section: One at the top of the
vertical stabilizer’s tail post
inches on each side of the center of the
horizontal stab
ilizer (through each of
most mounting screw
to attach the empennage wire’s mounting
plate
the supplied length of empennage wire and
a crimp tube to
attach one end of the empennage wing wire to the
through the hole in the horizontal stabilizer, to and through the hole at the top of
As a safety precaution, double
-
check that every brass rod’s lock nut is snugged against its clevis and
rod is permanently anchored with
a coating of epoxy.
fit the dummy engine inside the cowl and use
your engine’s or motor’s propeller
make an opening in the center
of the dummy engine. Use a high
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magnets at the top of the cowl.)
wear safety goggles, a particle mask, and rubber gloves to guard yourself
–
the dust may blow back
vertical stabilizer’s tail post
;
ilizer (through each of
the horizontal
plate
at the front of the tail
attach one end of the empennage wing wire to the
through the hole in the horizontal stabilizer, to and through the hole at the top of
the
check that every brass rod’s lock nut is snugged against its clevis and

speed rotary tool with a router bit or
small sanding drum to form a smooth
opening. Also use a high speed rotary
tool with a router bit or small sanding drum to cut
away the molding-
flash between cylinders.
optional, since it is barely
visible inside the cowl.)
72.
When you are content with the size of the openings and fit of the dummy engine,
secure the dummy engine inside the cowl with epoxy.
73. Free the windshield from its molding-
flash, then test fit and trim the windshield
to fit in front of the cockpit. Using epoxy
or windshield
windshield at the
front of the cockpit. (Use care to ensure the
windshield
is visually aligned with the top wing.)
74. Free the turtle deck from its molding-
flash.
adhesive to
secure the turtle deck behind the cockpit at the center
fuselage as shown at the far right.
75. Free the venturi and air intake
tube from their molding-flash;
free the laser-cut plywood mounts
and internal formers from their
excess wood. Assemble and use
epoxy to bond together the two
halves of the venturi horn and
intake tube, then sand the joined
surfaces smooth and apply
touch-up paint as needed. Make
mounting holes on the right side of
the fuselage behind the cowl and
use epoxy to secure the venturi
horn and vent tube as pictured at
the top of the following page.
76.
If you are installing the optional machine guns, free the machine gun
mounts from their molding flash,
then drill guide holes and use wood
screws and epoxy to
attach a gun to each mount. A
adhesive around the base of each
mount and
the fuselage until the glue is fully set.
77. Install your radio
equipment and make
any necessary adjust-
ments to servo control
throws including the
engine’s throttle, ‘kill’ or choke controls, e
tc.
78. Mount your engine’s ignition switch and
your radio receiver’s power switch
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small sanding drum to form a smooth
, properly fit
tool with a router bit or small sanding drum to cut
flash between cylinders.
(Note: Installation of the dummy engine is
visible inside the cowl.)
When you are content with the size of the openings and fit of the dummy engine,
secure the dummy engine inside the cowl with epoxy.
flash, then test fit and trim the windshield
or windshield
adhesive, secure the
front of the cockpit. (Use care to ensure the
top-edge of the
is visually aligned with the top wing.)
flash.
Use epoxy or windshield
secure the turtle deck behind the cockpit at the center
-top of the
If you are installing the optional machine guns, free the machine gun
then drill guide holes and use wood
attach a gun to each mount. A
pply epoxy or thick CA
mount and
position and hold it against
tc.
your radio receiver’s power switch
in the cockpit’s precut dashboard openings.
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in the cockpit’s precut dashboard openings.

79.
Using the ‘Max Cowling’ feature, twist and lock the cowl in
place – and it will be
held in position with its built
latch.
80. Balance and install your propeller.
81. Trim around the “Hat in the Ring” and
the
tail number markings.
82. Peal and stick the markings in their
position
as shown below.
83.
To further enhance the scale appeal of your
form of trim tape) around each of the struts; c
wheel collar; use epoxy to attach an
optional 1/5 s
hatch; and use epo
xy, thick CA or windshield adhesive to install the included pre
the cockpit.
Congratulations! Assembly is finished!
VII. SETUP AND ADJUSTMENTS
1. Set t
he Nieuport 28’s center of gravity (CG) within
If necessary, move batteries and/or add weight to the nose or tail to ensure the CG is correct.
2. Check the heat-
shrink covering material’s joints and surfaces; if necessary, carefully use a dedicated cover
and heat gun to secure the edges and to tighten any loosened areas. Recheck and retighten from time to time.
3.
Check/adjust servo centering, direction and end
should
deflect upwards; push the right stick to the right and the right aileron should deflect upwards and the left aileron
should deflect downwards; push the left stick left and the rudder should deflect to the left as viewed from the rear of the
fuselage. Revie
w your radio’s instruction manual if you require assistance with any radio
questions.
4.
If you are using a Computer Radio: For initial flights set all linkages for near
aileron’s and
elevator’s control throws by selecting 60% or more exponential (use 30% exponential for the rudder).
Initial settings if you are using a Non-
Computer Radio:
Ailerons
................
Elevator
.................
Rudder
..................
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Using the ‘Max Cowling’ feature, twist and lock the cowl in
held in position with its built
-in magnetic
the
position
s
To further enhance the scale appeal of your
ARF Nieuport 28 you may optionally:
Wrap simulated frapping (supplied in the
form of trim tape) around each of the struts; c
ut off and discard the excess length of axle that extends beyond each outer
optional 1/5 s
cale WWI pilot figure (available at
www.maxfordusa.com
xy, thick CA or windshield adhesive to install the included pre
sliced
cockpit coaming around the edge of
Congratulations! Assembly is finished!
he Nieuport 28’s center of gravity (CG) within
3 5/8- to 3 7/8-
inches back from the leading edge of the top wing.
If necessary, move batteries and/or add weight to the nose or tail to ensure the CG is correct.
shrink covering material’s joints and surfaces; if necessary, carefully use a dedicated cover
and heat gun to secure the edges and to tighten any loosened areas. Recheck and retighten from time to time.
Check/adjust servo centering, direction and end
-
point adjustments. When you pull the right stick toward you, the elevator
deflect upwards; push the right stick to the right and the right aileron should deflect upwards and the left aileron
should deflect downwards; push the left stick left and the rudder should deflect to the left as viewed from the rear of the
w your radio’s instruction manual if you require assistance with any radio
-
related servo
If you are using a Computer Radio: For initial flights set all linkages for near
-
max. possible deflections; then, soften the
elevator’s control throws by selecting 60% or more exponential (use 30% exponential for the rudder).
Computer Radio:
Low rates
High rates
................
+12 degrees / +3/4 inches .. ......... +20
degrees
.................
+12 degrees / + 1 3/4 inches ......... +15
degrees
..................
+20 degrees / +2 inches ........ +25
degrees
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Wrap simulated frapping (supplied in the
ut off and discard the excess length of axle that extends beyond each outer
www.maxfordusa.com
) to the cockpit
cockpit coaming around the edge of
inches back from the leading edge of the top wing.
shrink covering material’s joints and surfaces; if necessary, carefully use a dedicated cover
ing-material iron
and heat gun to secure the edges and to tighten any loosened areas. Recheck and retighten from time to time.
point adjustments. When you pull the right stick toward you, the elevator
deflect upwards; push the right stick to the right and the right aileron should deflect upwards and the left aileron
should deflect downwards; push the left stick left and the rudder should deflect to the left as viewed from the rear of the
related servo
-adjustment
max. possible deflections; then, soften the
elevator’s control throws by selecting 60% or more exponential (use 30% exponential for the rudder).
High rates
degrees
/ +1 inch
degrees
/ +2 inches
degrees
/ +3 inches

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5. Trim adjustments: The ailerons and rudder will probably require no adjustments (you will probably be able to leave them
centered, as assembled); however, be prepared to set the elevator trim depending on how slow or fast you fly. For example,
if you prefer to fly at slow, scale-looking air speeds, your Nieuport 28’s elevator may require a bit of up-trim.
VIII. PREPARATION FOR TRANSPORT AND FIELD SETUP
1. To remove and store the wings:
a) Remove and set aside the two wood screws that secure the plastic wing/landing gear retainer to the two lower wing
panels.
b) Release the four wing wire clevises at the top of the center section’s cabanes struts.
c) Gently pull the wing panels outwards a few inches, disconnect the aileron extensions from the Y-cable, and set aside
the servo extension safety clips.
d) Continue to gently pull outwards on each set of wing panels until the left- and right-side pairs of upper and lower
wing panels slide fully off their wing joiner tubes.
e) Use the supplied wing-transport ‘crutch’ assemblies and rubber bands or string to safely store each set of left and
right wing panels.
f) For safe-keeping, drive the two wood screws removed in step ‘a’ above into their CA-reinformed openings in the
lower wing panels.
2. To reinstall the wings:
a) Carefully align and slide each set of left and right wing panels toward each other on the joiner tubes.
b) Remove and set aside the wing-transport ‘crutch’ assemblies and the two wood screws stored in their
CA-reinformed openings in the lower wing panels.
c) Reconnect the aileron extension wires to the Y-cable, reattach the servo extension safety clips and neatly dress the
wires inside the wing or fuselage.
d) Carefully position the plastic wing/landing gear retainer onto the outer surface of the lower wing and guide the
alignment dowels into their openings as you slide each pair of wing panels firmly against the fuselage.
e) Reinstall the wood screws to attach the lower wing panels to the fuselage.
f) Reattach the four wing wire clevises to the top of the center section’s cabane struts.
IX. PRE-FLIGHT CHECKS
1. Double-check the security of the engine- (or motor-) mounting box to the firewall.
2. Make certain all clevises, horns, screws and other connected parts throughout the air frame are secure.
3. Double-check the control directions of the throttle, ailerons, elevator and rudder.
4. As with all radio-controlled model airplanes, this model must pass the radio range ground check recommended by your
radio’s manufacturer, or you may not safely fly.
5. Get into the habit of moving your transmitter’s throttle to minimum before turning ON your transmitter, and carefully
break-in and operate your engine (or electric power system) according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
6. For your safety and for the safety of those around you, perform a final pre-flight check of all connections and clevises.
7. Carefully perform whatever additional preflight safety checks you or your club may think are necessary.

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