Phase3 Models P-38 LIGHTING User manual

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Made in Taiwan Kit Product Number PH016
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
l Includes two brushless outrunner motors
l Includes two brushless electronic speed controllers
l Strong, moulded, pre-painted airframe
l Simple assembly requires no glue
l Great ying characteristics
l Scale details for great looks
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Includes optional landing gear with steerable nose gear
l Includes extensive decal sheet
l Includes high-quality hardware
l Fast and easy assembly - over 60 high-resolution colour photos to guide you
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Wing Span: 1059mm (41.7 Inches)
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Wing Area: 15dm2 (232.5 Square Inches)
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Length: 531mm (20.9 Inches)
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Weight RTF: 600 - 850g (21.2 - 30 Ounces)
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Wing Loading: 46 - 65g/dm2 (13.16 - 18.63 Ounces/Square Foot)
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Functions: Ailerons, Elevator, Throttles and Steering (Optional)
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Radio Required: 4-Channel or More with 3-4 Micro Servos and Micro Receiver
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Battery Required: 3 Cell 2100mAh Li-Po
IMPORTANT Before beginning assembly, please read and understand the warnings listed on page 3. Failure to read and
understand these warnings could lead to bodily harm and/or injury. The Phase 3 Models P-38 Lightning EP is not intended for those
under 14 years of age, unless closely supervised by an adult.
CAUTION The Phase 3 Models P-38 Lightning EP is designed for intermediate pilots. It is not intended for beginners. It is not a trainer!
© 2007, Phase 3 Models - All Rights Reserved
Version 1 July 2007
Phase 3 Models
P.O. Box No. 402
Texaco Road PO
New Territories, Hong Kong
Includes Two Brushless Outrunner Motors,
Two Matching Propellers and Two Brushless
Electronic Speed Controllers!
SPECIFICATIONS AND FEATURES

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Thank you for purchasing the Phase 3 Models P-38 Lightning EP. We're condent that the quality of your new aircraft meets
and even exceeds your expectations. Before completing the assembly of your new aircraft, please carefully read through these
assembly instructions in their entirety. Doing so will ensure your success the rst time around!
These assembly instructions are designed to guide you through the entire assembly process of your new aircraft in the least amount of
time possible. Along the way you'll learn how to properly assemble your new aircraft and also learn tips that will help you in the future.
We have listed some of our recommendations below. Please read through them before beginning assembly.
lPlease read through each step before beginning assembly. You
should nd the layout very complete and straightforward. Our goal
is to guide you through assembly without any of the headaches
and hassles that you might expect.
lThere are check boxes next to each procedure. After you complete
a procedure, check off the box. This will help prevent you from
losing your place.
lCover your work table with brown paper or a soft cloth, both to
protect the table and to protect the parts.
lKeep a couple of small bowls or jars handy to put the small parts
in after you open the accessory bags.
lWe're all excited to get a new aircraft in the air, but take your
time. This will ensure you build a straight, strong and great ying
aircraft.
lIf you come across this symbol +, it means that this is an
important point or an assembly hint.
During WW II, Lockheed developed and produced the P-38 Lightning as a high-altitude, long-range ghter for the U.S. Army Air Corps.
Since the rst day that this unique aircraft entered combat, the P-38 Lightning soon became known as the "Forked Tail Devil".
Phase 3 Models is proud to bring you this 1/15th scale model of the Lockheed P-38 Lightning. We've not only reproduced this great
aircraft in great detail, we've pioneered new technologies in the model industry to bring you the best model possible.
With new production procedures and technologies developed by Phase 3 Models, all the plastic parts, reinforced carbon rods, tubing
for electrical wires, and control systems are pre-installed inside the moulded structure and merged with the foam material, just like they
are born together naturally. This makes the aircraft structure stronger and better looking, and results in quick, simple, and precise
assembly. No glue is required for nal assembly!
One of the biggest distractions from the look of a moulded foam aircraft are the dimples from steam holes everywhere on the airframe
surface, but our new technology changes this. With new moulding techniques, Phase 3 Models is able to mould the foam structure
without any unsightly dimples. The aircraft's surface is beautiful and smooth!
On top of all this, we've included many ne details that are found on the full-scale aircraft. These details include the canopy frame,
machine guns, engine cowlings, turbo chargers, wheels and wheel doors.....even ner details like gun shell exit outlets, and formation
lights. The Phase 3 Models P-38 Lightning EP is truly a yable static model!
Due to the great power to weight ratio and perfect aerodynamic design, the aircraft is easy to control, ies precisely, and is manoeuvrable
at both fast and slow airspeeds. The aircraft can be built without landing gear and be hand-launched or it can be built with landing gear
and a steerable nose gear for take-off and landing from hard surfaces. The Phase 3 Models P-38 Lightning EP is truly a great model!
INTRODUCTION
Introduction...................................................................................2
Our Guarantee..............................................................................2
Safety Warnings ...........................................................................3
Items Required for Flight ..............................................................4
Tools and Supplies Required for Assembly ..................................4
Kit Contents...............................................................................4-6
Tips From the Pros ....................................................................... 6
Assembling the P-38 Lightning EP..........................................7-19
Balance Point (C/G) and Control Throws .....................Back Cover
Phase 3 Models guarantees this kit to be free from defects in both material and workmanship at the date of purchase. This does not cover any component
parts damaged by use, misuse or modication. In no case shall Phase 3 Model's liability exceed the original cost of the purchased kit.
In that Phase 3 Models has no control over the nal assembly or material used for nal assembly, no liability shall be assumed for any damage resulting from
the use by the user of the nal user-assembled product. By the act of using the nal user-assembled product, the user accepts all resulting liability.
OUR GUARANTEE

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lAlways turn on your transmitter before turning on the aircraft and
always turn off the aircraft before turning off your transmitter.
l Always unplug the Li-Po battery when not ying the aircraft.
lNever cut the receiver aerial shorter or you could lose control of
the aircraft during ight.
l When ying the aircraft, make sure your transmitter aerial is
completely extended.
lNever attempt to disassemble or modify any of the radio control
system components.
lYou should complete a successful range check of your radio
control equipment prior to each new day of ying, or prior to the
rst ight of a new or repaired aircraft.
lIf your aircraft gets dirty, do not use any solvents to clean it.
Solvents will damage the foam and plastic. Use a dry cloth to
clean any dirt from the outside of the aircraft.
lDo not y your aircraft if another aircraft is on the same frequency
as you.
lNever y your aircraft from the street or at night. Always y in an
open area free of obstructions.
lWhen ying, make sure that any spectators are behind you.
lAlways be conscious of the spinning propellers. Be careful not to
allow loose clothing to be drawn into the propellers.
lBecause your aircraft is operated by radio control, it is important
to make sure that you are always using fresh and/or fully charged
batteries. Never allow the batteries to run low or you could lose
control of the aircraft.
lNever attempt to disassemble any of the aircraft's components,
especially the electronics.
lDo not allow any of the electrical components to get wet or electrical
damage may occur.
SAFETY WARNINGS
l This product may explode or catch re. Serious injury can result from misuse. Serious injury, loss of property, re and death can result
from misuse of this product.
l All instructions, warnings and cautions must be followed at all times. Failure to do so can lead to serious injury or re.
lDo NOT use this product before reading and understanding all directions and warnings.
lDo NOT use or charge if the battery is hot.
lDo NOT leave in direct sunlight or in a hot car or storage area.
lDo NOT overcharge. Maximum voltage for each pack must be followed.
lDo NOT get wet or expose to moisture.
lDo NOT short-circuit the Li-Po battery.
l ONLY discharge and charge the Li-Po battery outdoors or in a resafe container.
lDo NOT leave the Li-Po battery connected when not in use.
lDo NOT operate or charge unattended.
lDo NOT use the product if you do not understand the warnings and proper use of the product.
l Always let the Li-Po battery cool and "rest" between uses and charging.
l We recommend the use of a resafe container when charging or storing.
lDo NOT charge inside your car or inside your house.
l Inspect the Li-Po battery before each use for swelling or other malformation. If the cell has ballooned, it MUST be discarded.
lFirst check the polarity and then connect Li-Po battery to your charger.
lIn use, do not over-discharge or exceed maximum discharge.
lWhen handling the Li-Po battery, remember not to poke, bend or damage the cells. The cell's outer casing is soft and can be damaged.
lRemember, the cells must never exceed 160 degrees Fahrenheit (71º C) for any reason.
GENERAL WARNINGS
RADIO SYSTEM WARNINGS
LITHIUM POLYMER BATTERY WARNINGS - YOU MUST READ THIS BEFORE CHARGING YOUR LI-PO BATTERY

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Cirrus CS301 Servos x 3~4 (See Below)
Impulse Power
3 Cell 2100mAh
Li-Po Battery
4 - 6 Channel
Transmitter
Pro-Peak Quattro Li-Po
Battery Charger
Pro-Peak Quattro Li-Po
Cirrus 305mm (12" ) Servo
Extension Lead x 1
Cirrus 305mm (12" ) Servo
Cirrus 4 or More
Channel Micro Receiver
ITEMS REQUIRED FOR FLIGHT
Suitable
Connectors
4 - 6 Channel
Cirrus Y-Lead x 1
Cirrus Y-Lead x
1
Cirrus CS30
Cirrus CS30
1
Servos x 3~4 (See Below)
Cirrus CS30
Servos x 3~4 (See Below)
Servos x 3~4 (See Below)
Servos x 3~4 (See Below)
Servos x 3~4 (See Below)
KIT CONTENTS
Before you begin assembly, group the parts as we list them below. This will ensure that you have all of the parts before you begin
assembly and it will also help you become familiar with each part.
IF YOU FIND ANY PARTS MISSING OR DAMAGED, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR LOCAL MODEL SHOP,
USING THE SEPARATE CUSTOMER SERVICE SHEET INCLUDED WITH YOUR KIT.
AIRFRAME ASSEMBLIES
q(1) Wing and Fuselage Pod
q(1) Right Fuselage Boom
q(1) Left Fuselage Boom
q(1) Stabiliser
q(2) Stabiliser Tip Panels
The P-38 Lightning EP includes optional landing gear with steerable nose gear. If you will not be using the optional landing gear, you will
need only three micro servos. If you will be using the optional landing gear, you will need four micro servos - an extra one for steering.
TOOLS AND SUPPLIES REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
# 1 Phillips
Head Screwdriver
Pencil
Scissors
Wire Cutters
Needle Nose Pliers
In addition to the tools shown above, you will also need a soldering iron, solder, heat-shrink tubing, and paper towels.
Drill with
Assorted Drill Bits
Straight Edge Ruler
Modelling Knife
Straight Edge Ruler
Straight Edge Ruler
Hammer 1.5mm
Hex Wrench
Clear Tape
Suitable

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POWER SYSTEM ASSEMBLIES
q(2) Brushless Outrunner Motors
q(2) Brushless Electronic Speed Controllers
q(1) Y-Lead for Throttles
q(2) Nylon Propellers
q(2) Aluminium Motor Mounts
q(2) Threaded Propeller Adapters
q(2) M3 x 16mm Machine Screws
q(4) M2 x 5mm Machine Screws
q(4) M2 Grub Screws
q(4) M3 x 12mm Wood Screws
q(1) Canopy
q(1) Nose Cone
q(2) Spinners with Spinner Mounts
q(4) Plywood Spinner Supports
q(3) Plywood Plates
q(2) Rubber Bands
q(2) Plastic Canopy Mounts
q(1) Velcro®(Hook and Loop Material)
q(1) Double-Sided Tape
q(1) Aluminium Tube
q(1) Nose Gear Door (Optional)
q(9) M2.6 x 8mm Wood Screws
q(6) M1.7 x 4mm Wood Screws
MISCELLANEOUS WING PARTS
q(2) Main Tyres
q(1) Nose Tyre
q(2) Main Wheels
q(1) Nose Wheel
q(2) Pre-bent Main Gear Wires
q(1) Pre-bent Nose Gear Wire
q(1) Pre-bent Steering Pushrod
q(1) Plastic Steering Hub
q(3) Metal Wheel Retainers
q(9) M2.6x5mm Wood Screws
q(1) Elevator Pushrod Wire with Z-Bend
q(2) Aileron Pushrod Wires with Z-Bends
q(2) Plastic Aileron Servo Mounting Covers
q(3) Plastic Control Horns
q(3) Plastic Clevises
q(3) Plastic Clevis Retainers
q(11) M2.6 x 5mm Wood Screws
LANDING GEAR ASSEMBLY
CONTROL SYSTEM ASSEMBLIES

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ASSEMBLY TIPS AND SUGGESTIONS
q(2) Cowlings
q(2) Turbo Charger Covers
q(2) Main Gear Doors (Optional)
q(2) M3 x 40mm Machine Screws
q(2) M3 Flat Washers
q(2) M3 Hex Nuts
q(1) Self-Adhesive Hex Nut Retainers
q(1) Velcro®(Hook and Loop Material)
q(2) Double-Sided Tape
q(1) Plastic Sheet
q(4) M2.6 x 5mm Wood Screws
q(8) M1.7 x 4mm Wood Screws
q(1) Decal Set (Not Pictured)
MISCELLANEOUS FUSELAGE PARTS
lThe decals provided are water-slide decals. This decal material is lightweight and thin, and adheres well to the foam airframe and
curved contours. Each graphic is reversed, so when you apply the decals to the airframe, the graphic should be applied towards
the airframe's surface and the paper should be facing up towards you. Make sure you double-check that you're applying the correct
decal to the correct side of the airframe to ensure that you don't apply the decal backwards by mistake.
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To ensure that the decal adheres properly to the airframe, rmly rub the entire decal down into place.
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The motor mounts are designed to be installed with two wood screws. This is sufcient to hold them securely in place.
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To ensure that the propeller adapters are installed in the correct position, so that the spinners will line up with the cowlings, the
front of the propeller adapters should be 21mm (13/16") in front of the motors.
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Depending on the size of your servos, you may need to enlarge the servo mounting holes and/or redrill new pilot holes for the
servo mounting screws.
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So that the outer surface of the cowlings and the nose cone are ush with the outer surface of the fuselage booms and fuselage pod
when they're installed, the outer surface of each piece of double-sided tape should be just below the surface of the moulded lip when
it's installed. To achieve this t, you may need to cut a shallow recess below where each piece of double-sided tape is installed.
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When you install the fuselage booms to the wing, double-check to ensure that the servo wires are not pinched between the wing and
the fuselage booms.
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When soldering the motor wires to the ESC motor wires, make sure heat-shrink is used over the solder joints.
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Before you solder the three sets of motor wires together, you need to verify that each motor spins in the correct direction. Join
the three sets of motor wires together temporarily before soldering them together, then connect your Li-Po battery and apply
low throttle. When you apply low throttle the propeller should spin counter-clockwise when viewed from the front. If the propeller
spins the wrong direction (clockwise), you should swap two of the three motor wires and check again. The propellers should spin
counter-clockwise when viewed from the front.
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Place a piece of aluminium foil over the airframe below the motor wires to protect the airframe from heat.
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When installing the main landing gear doors, the narrower end of the landing gear doors should be towards the front of the fuselage
booms.
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Installing the landing gear is optional. If you're ying off thick grass (or have a thick grass landing area) you should not install the
landing gear because it will get caught up in the grass and cause damage. If you're ying off a hard surface, or from very short grass,
you should install the landing gear.
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The wheel retainers should be installed up against the wheels, but not so far up against the wheels that the wheels can't spin freely.

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ASSEMBLING THE P-38 LIGHTNING EP
STEP 1: APPLYING THE DECALS
oWorking with one decal at a time, carefully cut out the decal, leaving 1.5mm
(1/16") of material around the printed edges.
IMPORTANT The decals provided are water-slide decals. This decal material is lightweight and thin, and adheres well to the
foam airframe and curved contours.
Each graphic is reversed, so when you apply the decals to the airframe, the graphic should be applied toward the airframe surface
and the paper should be facing up towards you. Make sure that you double-check that you're applying the correct decal to the
correct side of the airframe to ensure that you don't apply the decal backwards by mistake.
oRemove the clear protective layer from the decal. The decal will be sticky
to the touch, so once the decal is pressed onto the airframe, it cannot be
removed.
PRO TIP To ensure that the decal adheres properly to the airframe, rmly
rub the entire decal down into place.
o Using a paper towel or a small sponge soaked in water, gently rub and blot
the decal's paper backing to completely saturate it. You will notice that you
will begin to be able to see the graphic under the paper backing.
STEP 2: INSTALLING THE BRUSHLESS MOTORS
oInstall one aluminium motor mount onto each motor, using two M2 x 5mm
machine screws in each.
IMPORTANT Make sure that both motors are centred on the motor
mounts.
oWait approximately 30 seconds, then slide the paper backing off the decal
and remove it.
q Use a soft tissue to blot up any excess water from the decal.
q Repeat the previous procedures to apply the remaining decals. Use the box
cover photos for placement reference.

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Use These
Upper Mounting
Holes
oPosition each motor mount so that the motor wires are towards the top of the
fuselage booms, then align the two lower mounting holes in the aluminium
motor mounts with the two upper moulded holes in each rewall.
qInstall each motor mounting assembly, using two M3 x 12mm wood screws.
IMPORTANT The motor mounts are designed to be installed with two
wood screws. This is sufcient to hold them securely in place.
STEP 3: INSTALLING THE COWLINGS
o Cut out four 10mm (3/8") square pieces of plastic from the plastic sheet
and four 10mm (3/8") square pieces of double-sided tape from one piece
of double-sided tape.
qRemove the protective backing from one side of each piece of double-sided
tape.
qApply one piece of plastic onto each piece of double-sided tape.
oRemove the protective backing from the other side of each piece of double-
sided tape, then apply the four pieces of plastic onto one fuselage boom.
IMPORTANT Apply two pieces of plastic at the 10 o'clock and the 2 o'clock
positions, then apply the two remaining pieces of plastic on the moulded
steps at the 4 o'clock and 8 o'clock positions.
oSlide one threaded propeller adapter onto the motor shaft until it bottoms
out, then secure it into place, using two M2 grub screws. Make sure the
grub screws are tightened securely.
o Cut two pieces of aluminium tubing to a length of 19mm (3/4").
qCarefully bend each piece of aluminium tubing as shown.
o There are two sets of moulded holes in each rewall on the fuselage booms.
The two lower mounting holes in the aluminium motor mounts should line
up with the two upper moulded holes in each rewall.
IMPORTANT The two lower moulded holes in each rewall are not used
in this application.
6mm
(1/4")
13mm
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o Carefully drill a 2.5mm (3/32") hole through the moulded slot in each side
of the cowling.
qInstall the short end of one aluminium tube through each hole.
oSecure the two pieces of aluminium tubing into place from inside the cowling,
using two of pieces of clear tape.
oSlide the cowling into place over the motor. When aligned properly, the back
edge of the cowling should be even with the moulded lip on the front of the
fuselage boom and the cowling ring should be centred around the propeller
adapter.
q When satisfied with the alignment, drill four 1.5mm (1/16") diameter
pilot holes through the cowling and into the plastic cowling mounts, then
secure the cowling into place, using four M1.7 x 4mm washer-head wood
screws.
oRepeat the previous procedures to install the second cowling onto the other fuselage boom.
STEP 4: INSTALLING THE PROPELLERS AND SPINNERS
o Carefully drill one 3mm (1/8") diameter hole through the centre of one spinner
mount.
qSlide one M3 x 16mm machine screw and one small spinner support plate
through the hole in the spinner mount, then slide one large spinner support
plate onto the machine screw and up against the back of the spinner
mount.
oInstall one propeller and the spinner mount assembly onto the propeller
adapter, making sure that the machine screw is tightened rmly.
oPlace the spinner cone over the spinner mount, and while holding the
spinner cone in place, drill two 1.5mm (1/16") diameter pilot holes through
the spinner cone and into the spinner mount (one on each side).
qSecure the spinner cone into place, using two M1.7 x 4mm wood screws,
then repeat the previous procedures to install the second propeller and
spinner assembly onto the other motor.

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STEP 5: INSTALLING THE WING HOLD-DOWN NUTS
oPlace one 3mm hex nut into the moulded recess in the bottom of one
fuselage boom.
oRemove one self-adhesive hex nut retainer from the protective backing, then
apply it to the bottom of the fuselage boom to hold the hex nut in place.
oRepeat the previous procedures to install the second 3mm hex nut in the bottom of the other fuselage boom.
STEP 6: INSTALLING THE ELEVATOR SERVO
IMPORTANT When you install the elevator servo in the next procedure, the servo output shaft should be towards the back of the
fuselage boom. The elevator servo is installed in the right fuselage boom.
STEP 7: INSTALLING THE AILERON SERVOS
qCentre your two aileron servos, then attach the servo horns onto the servos,
making sure that the servo arms are centred, too.
qInstall and tighten the servo horn retaining screws, to hold the servo horns
securely to the servos.
qMount one aileron servo onto one aileron servo mounting cover, using a
piece of double-sided tape. When positioned properly, the servo should be
centred on the servo mounting cover and the servo arm should stick out
through the slot.
IMPORTANT The servo should be centred on the servo mounting cover.
This will result in the servo arm being ahead of centre. This is normal.
o Test-t and install your elevator servo into the bottom of the right fuselage
boom, using the mounting screws provided with your servo.
IMPORTANT Depending on the size of your servo, you may need to
enlarge the servo mounting hole and/or redrill new pilot holes for the
servo mounting screws.

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oRepeat the previous procedures to mount and install the second aileron servo onto the other half of the wing.
STEP 8: INSTALLING THE AILERON CONTROL LINKAGES
qInstall one adjustable control horn onto the inside of the control horn mount,
using one M2.6 x 5mm wood screw.
qSlide one clevis retainer onto one aileron pushrod wire.
IMPORTANT Make sure that the end of the clevis retainer with the slot in
it is toward the threaded end of the pushrod wire.
qThread one clevis onto the pushrod wire.
qInstall the Z-Bend in the pushrod wire into the outermost hole in the servo
arm. You may need to enlarge the hole to t the pushrod wire.
qWith both the servo arm and the aileron centred, adjust the clevis and snap
it into the top of the control horn.
qCarefully push the clevis retainer over the clevis to lock it into place.
oRepeat the previous procedures to install the second aileron control linkage on the other half of the wing.
oRun the two ends of a Y-Lead through the moulded tunnels in the wing, then plug the aileron servo leads into the Y-Lead. The
excess servo wires can be coiled up inside the moulded pocket next to the aileron servos.
qInstall the aileron servo cover assembly onto the bottom of the wing, using
four M2.6 x 5mm wood screws.
IMPORTANT When installed, the servo arm should be towards the front
of the wing.
STEP 9: INSTALLING THE STEERING SERVO
q Using a sharpened pencil, make a hole from the steering servo mounting
pocket and into the cockpit area by rmly pushing the pencil through the
foam. Use the pencil to elongate the hole enough to t the servo plug
through.
IMPORTANT The steering servo should only be installed if you're going
to install the optional landing gear. If you're not going to install the optional
landing gear, please skip this step.

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o Test-t and install your steering servo into the bottom of the fuselage pod,
using the mounting screws provided with your servo.
IMPORTANT When you install the steering servo the servo output shaft
should be toward the back of the fuselage pod.
STEP 10: INSTALLING THE AIRBORNE EQUIPMENT
q Slide the male end of one 305mm (12") long servo extension lead through
the moulded tube in the right side of the wing and into the cockpit. This
extension lead is for the elevator servo.
qSlide the battery wires and the throttle servo lead on one ESC through the
moulded hole in one half of the wing and into the cockpit.
q Push the ESC down into the moulded space in the wing. It should t snugly,
but if it seems loose, use a small piece of double-sided tape to hold the ESC
in place.
qRepeat the previous procedures to install the second ESC into the other
half of the wing.
qPlug the two throttle leads into the throttle Y-Lead provided, making sure
that the polarity is correct. The ESCs are set-up in a later stage.
qPlug the servo leads into your receiver, then mount your receiver to the front
of the cockpit oor, using a piece of double-sided tape.
IMPORTANT Install the receiver so that the top of the receiver is below
the plywood frame that's moulded into the cockpit.
STEP 11: INSTALLING THE BATTERY TRAYS
qLoop one rubber band through the two holes on each side of the forward
battery tray.
qCut out two pieces of Velcro®(hook and loop material). Cut one piece (32mm)
1-1/4" long and the second piece (19mm) 3/4" long.
q Apply the (32mm) 1-1/4" long piece to the centre battery mount and apply
the (13mm) 1/2" long piece to the forward battery mount, on the same side
of the mount as the two rubber bands.

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qAlign the slots in the sides of each battery tray with the corresponding
pre-drilled pilot holes in the plywood cockpit frame, then secure the battery
trays into place, using nine M2.6 x 8mm wood screws.
STEP 12: INSTALLING THE NOSE CONE
qRemove the protective backing from one side of the double-sided tape, then
apply each piece of double-sided tape onto the fuselage pod.
IMPORTANT Position one piece on the top and one on the bottom, then
position the other two pieces on each side.
oRemove the protective backing from each piece of double-sided tape, then
install the nose cone, making sure that the back edge of the nose cone is ush
with the moulded lip in the fuselage and that the nose cone is centred.
STEP 13: INSTALLING THE FUSELAGE BOOMS AND THE STABILISER
qPush the excess servo wire into the moulded pocket next to the aileron
servo, then install the front of the wing into the fuselage boom, making sure
that the plastic tabs in the wing t into the matching slots in the fuselage
boom.
oWorking with the right fuselage boom, plug the elevator servo lead into the servo extension lead in the wing.
o Cut out four 16mm (5/8") long pieces of aluminium tubing.
o Drill a 2.5mm (3/32") hole through the centre of each moulded machine gun
fairing in the top of the nose cone.
oSlide each piece of aluminium tubing though each hole and push them into
the foam to secure them into place.
o Cut out four 5mm x 15mm (3/16" x 9/16") pieces of double-sided tape.
PRO TIP So that the outer surface of the nose cone is ush with the outer surface of the fuselage pod when it's installed, the outer
surface of each piece of double-sided tape should be just below the surface of the moulded lip when it's installed. To achieve this t,
you may need to cut a shallow recess below where each piece of double-sided tape is installed.

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oPush the wing down into the wing saddle and align it with the sides of the
fuselage boom.
o Install and tighten one M3 x 40mm machine screw and one M3 at washer
to secure the wing to the fuselage boom.
IMPORTANT Double-check to ensure that the servo wires are not pinched
between the wing and the fuselage boom.
oSlide mounting tabs in the right stabiliser tip panel into the outside of the
stabiliser mounting slot in the fuselage boom.
IMPORTANT The green painted side should face up.
oSlide mounting tabs in the right side of the stabiliser into the inside of the
stabiliser mounting slot.
IMPORTANT When you slide the stabiliser into place, make sure that the
stabiliser mounting tabs are on TOP of the stabiliser tip panel mounting tabs.
oTurn the aircraft upside down and secure the stabiliser and the stabiliser tip
panels together, using two M2.6 x 5mm wood screws.
oInstall the left fuselage boom to the wing and install the stabiliser and the
left stabiliser tip panels to the fuselage boom, using the same techniques
that you used to install the right fuselage boom.
STEP 14: INSTALLING THE ELEVATOR CONTROL LINKAGE
qInstall one adjustable control horn onto the outside of the control horn mount,
using one M2.6 x 5mm wood screw.

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To Motor
To Flight Battery
(-) Negative
(+) Positive
To Receiver’s
Throttle Channel
Signal
Positive
Negative
15 Amp
Brushless
ESC with BEC
11.1v Li-Po
D.C. Input
INPUT BATTERY
OUTPUT TO MOTOR
oFirmly push the threaded end of the pushrod wire through the pushrod
support tube from inside the bottom of the right fuselage boom.
qWith both the servo horn and the elevator centred, install one clevis and
clevis retainer onto the pushrod wire and snap it into the control horn, using
the same techniques that you used to install the clevis retainers and clevises
onto the aileron pushrods.
IMPORTANT The bend in the pushrod wire should be towards the control
horn, so that the pushrod lines up with the control horn without binding.
oInstall the Z-Bend in the pushrod wire into the third hole out from the centre
of the servo horn.
oCentre the servo, then attach the servo horn to the servo, making sure that
it's centred and pointing towards the outside of the fuselage boom.
oInstall the servo horn retaining screw to secure the servo horn to the
servo.
STEP 15: SETTING UP THE ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROLLERS
Features
• Automatic throttle start and end point setup to match the user’s transmitter
• Selectable brake function
• Build in protection:
- Soft throttle reduction at low battery voltage
- No signal protection
• Easy operation
Connecting the ESCs
1. Temporarily connect the motors to the controllers. The wiring order of the three connectors is not important at this stage.
2. The controllers should already be connected to the receiver’s ‘Throttle’ channel using the Y-Lead supplied. The red wire is
Positive, black wire is Negative and white wire is Signal.
3. Working inside the cockpit, Solder a plug onto the ESC battery wires.Solder a plug onto the ESC battery wires.
Solder both positive (red) ESC battery wires to the positive terminal on
your plug and solder the two negative (black) ESC battery wires to the
negative terminal on your plug.
Do not connect the main power battery at this stage.
PRO TIP Place a piece of aluminium foil over the airframe below the motor
wires to protect the airframe from heat.

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qCarefully solder the motor wires from one motor to the ESC motor wires,
make sure heat-shrink tubing is used to insulate the solder joints.
PRO TIP Place a piece of aluminium foil over the airframe below the motor
wires to protect the airframe from heat.
Precautions
• When you connect your battery to the controller, ensure you observe the correct polarity. Failure to do this will damage your
controller and battery.
• During the ight, when the voltage of the battery pack drops below the safe ying voltage, the throttle will automatically be lowered
to reduce the current draw. This warning will give sufcient time for the mode to be landed safely. As soon as you detect this
10-15% decrease in power, please land as soon as possible.
Note: If the receiver signal is lost or encounters interference the speed controller will automatically cut-off.
ESC SPECIFICATIONS
Voltage range: Li-XX: 2 ~ 3 cells (7.4V ~ 11.1V)
Ni-XX: 6 ~ 9 cells (7.2V ~ 10.8V)
Constant Current: 15.0A
Maximum Current: 20.0A for 15 seconds
Maximum RPM: 2-pole motor / 210,000 rpm
6-pole motor / 70,000 rpm
12-pole motor / 35,000 rpm
Protection: Over / under working battery voltage alarm warning
In ight low voltage protection – soft throttle reduction
No signal protection
BEC Current: 1.0Amp
Weight: 10.0g
Size: 36 x 21 x 6mm
4. If you are using a Futaba transmitter, reverse the throttle channel. If you are using a JR transmitter, leave the throttle channel in its
normal postion. If using a different transmitter, refer to the instructions supplied with your radio. In all cases, leave the throttle ATV
(Adjustable Travel Volume) set at 100%.
5. The controllers automatically detect the transmitter’s throttle start & end points - no manual setting is needed - you just need to
decide whether you require a brake or non-brake set-up.
Non-Brake Set-Up:
Switch on the transmitter and move the throttle stick to its full throttle position. Connect the ight battery and wait until 3 short
‘beeps’ can be heard from the brushless motors. Now move the throttle stick to the low throttle position. Once this setting has
been completed the ready-alarm sound will be heard.
Brake Set-Up:
Switch on the transmitter and move the throttle stick to its full throttle position. Connect the ight battery and wait until 4 short
‘beeps’ can be heard from the brushless motor, move the stick to the low end. When the setting is done, the ready-alarm sound
will be heard.
6. If you increase the throttle, the motors will spin.
IMPORTANT Before you solder the three sets of motor wires together, you need to verify that each motor spins the correct direc-
tion. The propeller should spin anti-clockwise when viewed from the front. If either propeller spins in the wrong direction (clockwise),
you should swap two of the three motor wires and check again.
Do not swap the positive and negative battery leads to change the direction that the propellers spin or you will damage
the ESC and your Li-Po battery.

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STEP 15: INSTALLING THE TURBO CHARGER COVERS
q Cut out a 13mm (1/2") long piece of Velcro®(hook and loop material).
qApply one half of the Velcro®(hook and loop material) to the top of the
fuselage boom, just behind the wing mounting joint and apply the other half
to the corresponding space on the bottom of one turbo charger cover.
qSlide the mounting tab at the front of the turbo charger cover underneath the
back edge of the cowling, then align press the back of the turbo charger cover
down to secure it into place with the Velcro®(hook and loop material).
qRepeat the previous procedures to solder the three sets of motor wires together and install the second radiator cover on the other
fuselage boom.
STEP 16: INSTALLING THE CANOPY
q Measure and drill one 1.5mm (1/16") diameter pilot hole through each side
of the forward canopy frame. Position each hole 10mm (3/8") up from the
bottom edge of the canopy.
qInstall one canopy mount on each side of the canopy, using two M1.7 x 4mm
wood screws.
IMPORTANT Position the two canopy mounts in the upright position so
that the rubber bands can be hooked over them.
qHook one rubber band over each canopy mount to hold the canopy in securely
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qSlide one main gear wheel onto one main landing gear wire.
qCarefully install one metal wheel retainer onto the wire, using a small hammer
to tap the retainer into place.
IMPORTANT The wheel retainer should be positioned up against the wheel,
but not so far up against the wheel that the wheel can't spin freely.
qPush the end of the main gear wire into the moulded hole in the back of the
mounting slot in the bottom of one fuselage boom, then secure the landing
gear wire into place, using three M2.6 x 5mm wood screws.
IMPORTANT When installed, the wheel should be towards the outside of
the fuselage boom and the landing gear wire should be angled forward.
qPush the nose landing gear wire into the slot in the top of the plastic
steering hub, making sure that the landing gear wire faces away from the
moulded retaining ange at the back of the steering hub.
qSecure the landing gear wire to the steering hub, using one M2.6mm x 5mm
wood screw installed in the left pilot hole.
qInstall the nose gear wheel onto the nose landing gear, using the same
techniques that you used to install the main gear wheels onto the main
landing gear wires.
Retaining
Flange
oInstall the Z-Bend in the steering pushrod wire into the second hole out from
the centre of the servo horn.
IMPORTANT You will need to cut away the excess servo arm so that it
won't interfere with the fuselage pod when it's installed.
STEP 17: INSTALLING THE LANDING GEAR
qFirmly push one wheel into each of the three tyres. The two larger wheels
(main gear wheels) t into the two larger tyres and the smaller wheel (nose
gear wheel) ts into the smaller tyre.
IMPORTANT Installing the landing gear is optional. If you're ying off thick grass (or have a thick grass landing area) you should
not install the landing gear because it will get caught up in the grass and cause damage. If you're ying off a hard surface, or from
very short grass, you should install the landing gear.
qRepeat the previous procedures to install the second main landing gear
assembly into the other fuselage boom.

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oCentre the steering servo, then attach the servo horn to the servo, making
sure that it's centred and pointing toward the left side of the fuselage pod.
oInstall the servo horn retaining screw to secure the servo horn to the
servo.
qPush the steering hub completely down into the steering hub mount in the
fuselage pod, making sure that the landing gear wire is angled forward.
qInstall one M2.6 x 5mm wood screw into the pilot hole in the back of the
steering hub mount and tighten it securely. After tightening the wood screw,
loosen it just enough so that you can pivot the nose gear smoothly right and
left.
qPush the 90º bend in the steering pushrod into the moulded hole in the right
side of the steering hub.
qSecure the steering pushrod onto the steering hub, using one M2.6 x 5mm
wood screw.
IMPORTANT After tightening the wood screw, loosen it slightly so that the
steering pushrod can pivot freely when the nose gear pivots right and left.
STEP 18: INSTALLING THE LANDING GEAR DOORS - FOR USE WITHOUT LANDING GEAR
qAlign and install one main landing gear door onto the bottom of one fuselage
boom, using a couple of pieces of clear tape to hold the landing gear door
securely in place.
IMPORTANT The narrower end of the landing gear door should be toward
the front of the fuselage boom.
qInstall the nose landing gear door onto the bottom of the fuselage pod, using
the same techniques that you used to install the main landing gear doors.
qRepeat the previous procedure to install the second main landing gear door onto the bottom of the other fuselage boom.
IMPORTANT Installing the landing gear doors is optional, although we highly suggest it because installing them will help prevent
damage to the bottom of the aircraft during belly landings and will help reduce drag.

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STEP 20: INSTALLING THE FLIGHT BATTERY
qSecure your battery to the two battery mounts, using two pieces of Velcro®
(hook and loop material).
IMPORTANT The battery may need to be moved forward or aft to balance the aircraft.
qRun your receiver aerial out of the fuselage pod and extend it completely. Secure it the bottom of the wing and fuselage boom using
pieces of clear tape. Do not cut the aerial shorter or the reception range of your radio control system will be reduced.
o Cut out ten 15mm x 10mm (9/16" x 3/8") pieces of plastic from the plastic
sheet and ten 15mm x 10mm (9/16" x 3/8") pieces of double-sided tape from
one piece of double-sided tape.
qRemove the protective backing from one side of each piece of double-sided
tape, then apply one piece of plastic onto each piece of double-sided tape.
oWorking with two main landing gear doors for now, remove the protective
backing from four pieces of double-sided tape, then adhere two plastic hinges
to the outer edge (the curved edge) of each landing gear door.
oAlign and install the two main landing gear doors to one fuselage boom,
making sure the plastic hinges are pressed rmly against the inside of the
landing gear housing.
oInstall the nose landing gear door, using the same techniques that you used
to install the main landing gear doors.
IMPORTANT Hinge the nose landing gear door along the right edge of
the landing gear housing.
qRepeat the previous procedures to install the second set of main landing gear doors onto the other fuselage boom.
IMPORTANT The narrower end of the landing gear doors should be toward
the front of the fuselage boom.
STEP 19: INSTALLING THE LANDING GEAR DOORS - FOR USE WITH LANDING GEAR
qCarefully cut the two main landing gear doors along the moulded scribe line
to split the landing gear doors in half. After cutting both landing gear doors
in half, you'll end up with two sets of main landing gear doors.
IMPORTANT Installing the landing gear doors is optional, although we recommend installing them for added scale realism.