Nexa MITSUBISHI A6M5 ZERO Instruction Manual

RADIO CONTROL MODEL
MITSUBISHI A6M5
VQAO14 Gray
VQAO15 Green
SPECIFICATIONS
Wingspan
Length
Flying weight
Electric Motor
Glow Engine
Radio
Technische Daten
Spannweite
Länge
Fluggewicht
Elektroantrieb
Verbrennerantrieb
Fernsteuerung
1580mm
1160mm
2700g
700 Watt
7.5cc 2T / 11cc 4-T
5 Channel / 5 Servos
1580mm
1160mm
2700g
700 Watt
7.5cc 2T / 11cc 4T
5 Kanal / 5 Servos
WARNING! This radio controlled model is NOT a toy. If modified or flown carelessly it could go out of controll and
cause serious human injury or property damage. Before flying your airplane, ensure the air field is spacious enough.
Always fly it outdoors in safe areas and seek professional advice if you are unexperienced.
ACHTUNG! Dieses ferngesteuerte Modell ist KEIN Spielzeug! Es ist für fortgeschrittene Modellflugpiloten bestimmt,
die ausreichende Erfahrung im Umgang mit derartigen Modellen besitzen Bei unsachgemäßer Verwendung kann
hoher Personen- und/oder Sachschaden entstehen. Fragen Sie in einem Modellbauverein in Ihrer Nähe um
professionelle Unterstützung, wenn Sie Hilfe im Bau und Betrieb benötigen. Der Zusammenbau dieses Modells ist
durch die vielen Abbildungen selbsterklärend und ist für fortgeschrittene, erfahrene Modellbauer bestimmt.
BUILDING INSTRUCTIONS / MONTAGEANLEITUNG
R/C FLUGMODEL
VQAO151 White

Minimum 6 channel radio
for airplane with 7 servos
.60 ~.70 - 4 cycle
10.5x6 for .40 - 2 cycle engine
11x6 for .46 - 2 cycle engine
12x6 for .60 - 4 cycle engine
12x7 for .70 - 4 cycle engine
13x8 for Brushless Motor
Silicone tube
Extension for aileron
flap and retract servo.
.46 ~ .50 - 2 cycle
TOLLS REQUIRED
Hobby knife
Needle nose Pliers
Phillip screw driver
Awl
Scissors
Wire Cutters
(Purchase separately) Hex Wrench
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Sander
Masking tape - Straight Edged Ruler - Pen or pencil - Rubbing alcohol - Drill and Assorted Drill Bits
.Motor control x1 .Aileron x2
.Flap x2 (mini servo)
.Elevator x1 .Rudder x1
650-800W Brushless Motor
ESC 60-70A
Li-Po Battery
CONVERSION TABLE
1.0mm = 3/64”
1.5mm = 1/16”
2.0mm = 5/64”
2.5mm = 3/32”
3.0mm = 1/8”
4.0mm = 5/32”
5.0mm = 13/64”
6.0mm = 15/64”
10mm = 13/32”
12mm = 15/32”
15mm = 19/32”
20mm = 51/64”
25mm = 1”
30mm = 1-3/16”
45mm = 1-51/64”
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES / BENOTIGTES ZUBEHOR
SILICON
EPOXY A
EPOXY B
CA
GLUE
Epoxy Glue (5 minute type)
Silicon sealer
Cyanoacrylate
Glue Epoxy Glue (30 minute type)
(Purchase separately)
Klebstoff
Epoxy-Klebstoff (30min-Typ)
Epoxy-Klebstoff (5min-Typ)
Low setting
If exposed to direct sunlight and/or heat, wrinkels can appear. Storing the
model in a cool place will let the wrinkles disappear. Otherwise, remove
wrinkles in covering film with a hair dryer, starting with
low temperature. You can fix the corners by using a hot iron.
Bei Sonneneinstrahlung und/oder Wärme kann die Folie erschlaffen bzw. Falten
entstehen. Verwenden Sie ein Warumluftgebläse (Haartrockner) um evtl. Falten aus der Folie
zu bekommen. Die Kanten können Sie mit einem Bügeleisen behandeln. Nicht zuviel Hitze anwenden !
1.5mm
AB
!
CA
L/R
Assemble left and right
sides the same way.
X
Drill holes using the stated
size of drill
(in this case 1.5 mm Ø)
Use epoxy glue
Take particular care here
Hatched-in areas:
remove covering
film carefully
Not included.
These parts must be
purchased separately
Check during assembly that these
parts move freely, without binding
Apply cyano glue
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X
Aileron servo
extension
cord
X
Flap servo
extension
cord
Using the thread (pre-installed at
factory) to slide the aileron and flap
extension cord into the wing half.
X
X
X
A6M5 ZERO MAIN WING: Extension cord & Servo
X
Electric retract and strut not included
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES: VQAS02
VQARE04
3

............2
2mm
Connector
Aileron push rod 2x175mm
............2
.....2
Steel clevis Flap push rod 1.2x120mm
............2
Plastic EZ link
............2
Secure the plastic control horn
in place using the thin CA glue.
CA
2 mm
Plastic control horn
............2 set
Plastic control horn
............2 set
2x20mm screw
......4
2 mm
connector
Flap push-rod
1.2x120mm
A6M5 ZERO MAIN WING: Control horn & Linkages
4

Without using Epoxy yet, trial fit the wing joiner
into one of the wing panels.
Next, slide the other wing half onto the dihedral
brace until the wing panels meet. If the fit is overly
tight, it may be necessary to lightly sand the
dihedral brace.
Carefully slide the wing halves together, ensuring that
they are accurately aligned.
Firmly press the two halves together, allowing the excess
epoxy to run out. Using a paper towel, clean off the excess
epoxy.
Draw the center line
on the wing joiner
Coat one half of the dihedral brace with epoxy up
to the center line. Install the epoxy-coated side of
the dihedral brace into the wing joiner cavity up to
the center line.
Hold the wing halves together with paper
clamp and rubber band.
Rubber band
(not include)
Paper clamp
(not include)
Nylon wing bolt
(included)
30 min.
Epoxy
A6M5 ZERO MAIN WING: Joining the wing halves
5
CA
6x20mm dowel.

3x12mm screw
Main landing gear
Gear mount
1
3x20mm
Nylon gear
strap
2mm
2
Ply gear
mount flat
Square
plastic
3
CA
4
2mm
2mm
3x20mm
5
Ply gear mount
plate x 2 Gear mount x 2
3x20mm screw
......16
Nylon gear strap
.......4
Square plastic x 2
Insert the main landing gear into
the slot on the gear mount, if
necessary, use sander to widen
the slot to make this easier.
2mm
2mm
3x12mm
screw
3x12mm screw
.......8
A6M5 ZERO MAIN WING: Fixed gear assembly
6

ABS Wheel well cover
CA
2x6mm screw
..........4
....2
...2
4mm collar
CA
Plastic track
Plastic landing wheel cover
1mm
2mm
A6M5 ZERO MAIN WING: Wheel and wheel cover
Step A
Step B
Step C
Step D
Step E
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FRONT-VIEW
A
BB’
A
B=B’
Cut the wood along the line as shown
(1A) in case of 4T engine using
! Align the mark on both engine mount
beams with the mark on the fuselage
Attach the engine mount beams onto the fire-wall
so the distance between of two engine mount beams
is “A”,and B=B’ as show.
Secure the engine mount beams onto the fire-wall
with litter CA glue (1B)
Using a pencil or felt tipped pen, mark
the fire wall where the four holes are to
be drilled(1B))
Carefully remove the engine mount beams
and drill a 6mm hole through the fire-wall
at each of the four marks made above (1C)
6mm
Reposition the engine mount beams on to the fire-wall
and secure them with four 4x25mm screw (1D)
...................4
....................4
4x25mm screw - washer
Blind-nut
Insert the blind-nut onto each
of the four holes make above (1D).
! Align the mark on both
engine mount beams with
the mark on the fire-wall.
Push left (or right) the magnetic fuel tank hatch
and full it out of the fuselage.
A
CA
1B
Liter
1D
In case of 4T
glow engine
using.
A6M5 ZERO FUSELAGE: Engine mounts installation
Step A Step B
Step C
Step D
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Position the engine to the engine mounts so the distance from the
prop hub to the fire-wall is 125mm.
Mark the engine mounting plate where the four holes are to be drilled.
Remove the engine and drill a 3mm holes through the beam at each
of the four marks made above.
Reposition the engine on the engine mount beams, aligning
it with the holes. Secure the engine to the engine mount using
four 3x25mm screws.
Note: Apply Silicon sealer to each of the
3x25mm screw and nut.
Marking sure that you drill the hole perpendicular to the beam of the
engine mount.
X
To muffler
Filler tube
To engine
3x35mm screw
Rubber stopper
Checking for leaks - block the vents
and blow into the feed - if in doubt
submersing the tank in a blow of
water will show up any problems.
Blow
Water
Carefully install the fuel tank
to ensure that they will not
shift during flight.
3x25mm
3mm
C=125mm
! Engine thrust on balk head
is already adjust at factory
SIDE-VIEW
125mm
FUSELAGE
A6M5 ZERO FUSELAGE: Engine installation
Step A
Step C
Step D
Step B
Step E
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Using a wooden motor mounting plate as a template,
mark the fire-wall where the four holes are to be drilled (3C).
Remove the wooden motor mounting
plate and drill a 6mm hole through
the fire-wall at each of the four marks
marked (3D) .
SIDE-VIEW / Seitenansicht
Attach the four 5x70mm bolts
and nuts to the fire-wall as
shown (3E).
3mm bolt / nut...4
Secure the Motor to the wooden
motor mounting plate using the
four 3mm bolts.
! Align the mark on wooden motor
mounting plate with the mark on
the fire-wall.
6x100mm bolt.....4
6mm nut..........12
6mm washer...16
Using a aluminum motor mounting plate
as a template, mark the plywood motor
mounting plate where the four holes are
to be drilled.
Remove the aluminum motor mounting
plate and drill a 1/8”(3mm) hole through
the plywood at each of the four marks
marked .
3mm
Step A
6mm
B=B’
! Motor thrust on balk head
is already adjust at factory
125mm
B’
B
A6M5 ZERO FUSELAGE: Electric motor installation
Step B
Step C
Step D
Step E
Step F
Step G
10

Cut away only
the covering both side
Remove the left and right elevator out of the
horizontal stabilizer.
6x50mm nylon bolt
.....2
If the fit is overly tight, it may be necessary
to lightly sand the top edge of the slot.
Cut away only
the covering.
Carefully, push the horizontal stabilizer into
the slot on the fuselage as show.
A6M5 ZERO Attach the wing to the fuselage
A6M5 ZERO HORIZONTAL STABILIZER
11

When you are satisfied with the alignment, use
a pencil to trace around the top and bottom of
the stabilizer where it meets the fuselage .
Remove the horizontal stabilizer
from the fuselage. Using a straight edge
and a sharp hobby knife, carefully cut away
the covering inside the lines which were marked
above. Be cautious not to cut into the wood-this
will weaken the structure .
A = A’
A’
A
B B’
B=B’
Cut away only
the covering
both side
Note: it is important to ensure that the horizontal stabilizer is
also level in regards to the wing. The distance must be equal
on both sides. If not, adjust the stabilizer until the measurements
are the same (B=B’).
Check the alignment of the horizontal stabilizer
by measuring from a fixed point along the center line of
the fuselage to the leading edge on each side of the
horizontal stabilizer. The distance must be equal on both
sides . If not, adjust the stabilizer until the measurements
are the same (see picture below: A=A’).
A6M5 ZERO Determination of installation location
Step A
Step B
Step C
12

Trial fit the vertical fin in position. Using
a 90 degree triangle, ensure that the
vertical stabilizer is perpendicular to the
horizontal stabilizer.
Using a pencil, trace around the vertical
stabilizer where it meets the fuselage.
Remove the vertical stabilizer from the
fuselage.
Carefully, push the vertical fin into the
slot on the fuselage as shown.
! Securely glue together. If coming off during fly,
you lose control of your air plane.
Cut away only
the covering
90 degree
triangle
Apply CA glue
both sides.
(thin CA)
Apply thin CA glue into the slot where
the fuselage meet the horizontal stabilizer.
CA
CA
A6M5 ZERO Glue the horizontal stabilizer to the fuselage
Step A
Step B
Step C
A6M5 ZERO Determination of installation location
13

Insert the vertical fin into the fuselage,
precisely align the vertical stabilizer as
described in previous step.
Remove the vertical stabilizer from the fuselage.
Using s sharp hobby knife, carefully cut away the
covering below the lines which were drawn in the
previous steep. Do not cut into the woods as this
will affect the structural integrity of the stabilizer .
Cut away only
the covering
CA
Apply CA glue
both sides.
(thin CA)
! Securely glue together. If coming off during fly,
you lose control of your air plane.
Apply a thin layer of petroleum jelly
HORIZONTAL STABILIZER
CA
Apply thin CA
glue on the top
of the hinge
HORIZONTAL STABILIZER
CA
Apply thin CA
glue on the bottom
of the hinge
HORIZONTAL STABILIZER
TOP-SIDE
! Securely glue together. If coming off during fly,
you lose control of your air plane.
Apply CA glue
both sides.
(thin CA)
CA
A6M5 ZERO Glue the vertical stabilizer to the fuselage
A6M5 ZERO Glue the elevator to the horizontal stabilizer
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2.2mm collar
...........1
25mm wheel
...........1
....X 4
3x10mm screw
A6M5 ZERO FUSELAGE: Tail gear installation
15

CA
Apply thin CA
glue on the left
of the hinge
VERTICAL STABILIZER
CA
Apply thin CA
glue on the right
of the hinge
VERTICAL STABILIZER
! Securely glue together. If coming off during fly,
you lose control of your air plane.
Place the rudder on the trailing edge of vertical stabilizer
as show. Mark the mounting hole position with a pencil.
Remove the rudder and drill 2mm hole.
2mm
CA
Apply CA glue
both sides.
(thin CA)
CA
Drop a drop of
CA glue into the
hole
A6M5 ZERO Glue the rudder to the vertical stabilizer
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Control horn
................3
2x12mm screw
..........6
2mm
2mm
Elevator push rod lineElevator push rod line
Elevator control horn flat
Elevator control horn flat
Rudder push rod line
A6M5 ZERO Attach the control horns
A6M5 ZERO Attach the tail gear shield
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Place the ABS tail gear cover on the bottom
of fuselage as show and secure it in place
using six 2x8mm screw.
Connector
........ 2
...... 1
Connector
1mm
....X 6
2x8mm screw
CA
Attach the ABS tail cone in
place and secure it with litter
CA glue or screws (screws
not included)
2x950mm Elevator
push rod (x2)
Clevis
Connector
1.5x150mm rod
Elevator servo
X
2x950mm rudder
push rod
Connector Clevis
Rudder servo
X
Elevator servo
Rudder servo
Throttle servo
Elevator rod guide
Rudder rod guide
Throttle servo
X
1.2x500mm
Throttle push rod
Connector
2x950mm rod with clevis
........ 3
1.5x120mm rod....1
1.2x120mm rod....1
OR
A6M5 ZERO Attach the tail gear shield
A6M5 ZERO Installing the linkages
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Note: Cut out the stickers and apply them in the proper area. Do not peel the backing paper off all at once.
Peel off one corner of the backing and cut off with scissors. Arrange sticker on model and when satisfied adhere the corner without
backing.
Carefully peel back the rest of the backing while at the same time adhering the rest of the sticker.
Try not to make air bubbles, if there are some, carefully puncture sticker (center of bubble) but not model surface with the tip of the
knife or sharp pin and squeeze out the air. At curves stretch sticker and apply a little heat so that no ceases occur. Cut off the excess
that is produced.
IMPORTANT: Please do not clean your model with pure alcohol, only use liquid soap with water or use glass cleaner
to clean on surface of your model to keep the colour not fade.
....X 4
2.5x10mm screw
E-141
Gray and white version
450
Green version
4x30mm plastic screw
....2
A6M5 ZERO Canopy hatch and Cowl installation
A6M5 ZERO Decal
19

DO NOT try to fly an out-of-balance model !
RUDDER
AILERON
IMPORTANT: Flying your model at these throws will provide you with the greatest chance for successful first flights.
If,after you have become accustomed to the way the A6M Zero flies, you would like to change the throws to suit your taste
that is fine. However, too much control throw could make the model difficult to control, so remember, “more is not always better”.
ELEVATOR
10mm
10mm
25mm
25mm
10mm
10mm
THE CENTER OF GRAVITY IS LOCATED 107mm BACK FROM THE
LEADING EDGE OF THE WING, AT THE FUSELAGE. BALANCE A PLANE
UPSIDE DOWN WITH THE FUEL TANK EMPTY.
1- Mount the wing to the fuselage. Using a couple of pieces of masking tape,
place them on the top side of the wing (107mm) back from the leading
edge, at the fuselage sides.
2- Lift the airplane. Place your fingers on the masking tape and carefully lift
the plane.
3- If the nose of the plane falls, the plane is heavy nose. To correct this, move
the battery pack further back in the fuselage. If the tail of plane falls, the
plane is tail heavy. To correct this, move the battery forward or if this is not
possible, stick weight onto the firewall.
When balanced correctly, the airplane should level or slightly nose down
when you lift it up with your fingers.
LATERAL BALANCE:
After you have balanced a plane on the CG, you should laterally balance it. Doing this will help the airplane track straighter.
1- Turn the airplane upside down. Attach one loop of heavy string to the engine crankshaft and one to the tail wheel wire.
With the wing level, carefully lift the airplane by the string. This may require two people to make easier.
2- If one side of the wing fall, that side is heavier than the opposite. Add small amounts of lead weight to the bottom side
of the lighter wing half’s wing tip. Follow this procedure until the wing stays level when you lift the airplane.
FLAP
15mm
CONTROL SURFACE
LOW RATE
Aileron : 10mm up / down
Elevator : 10mm up / down
Rudder : 25mm right / left
Flap : 15mm down
HIGH RATE
Aileron : 12mm up / down
Elevator : 12mm up / down
Rudder : 30mm right / left
Flap : 25mm down
107mm
A6M5 ZERO Balance and control throw recommendation
right
left
up
down
up
down
down
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