The World Models Manufacturing SPITFIRE G.S. User manual

1.60 cubic inch displacement 2-stroke(glow)
Requires: 6 channel
2 low profile retract servos
- radio w/ 7 standard servos and
Specifications
Wing Span
Wing Area
Flying Weight
Fuselage Length
80 in / 2030 mm
1138 sq in / 73.4 sq dm
13 lb / 5850 g
68 in / 1730 mm
It is designed for maximum performance. Please seek advice if one is not familiar with this kind of
engine powered precision model. Operating this model without prior preparation may cause injuries.
Remember, safety is the most important thing. Always keep this instruction manual at hand for quick
reference.
Warning! This model is not a toy.
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
SPITFIRE G.S.
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* Specifications are subject to change without notice.*
FACTORY PRE-FABRICATED
ALMOST-READY-TO-FLY (ARF) SERIES
MADE IN CHINA
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SPITFIRE G.S.
P. 1
P. 3 - 12
Check all parts. If you find any defective or missing parts contact your local dealer. Please DRY FIT
and check for defects for all parts that will require CA or Epoxy for final assembly. Any parts you
find to be defective after the gluing process may be difficult to remove for warranty replacement. The
manufacturer will replace any defective parts. but will not extend to the parts that are good before
gluing to defective parts during assembly.
INDEX
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
PARTS LIST
ASSEMBLY
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
P. 1
P. 2
P. 12
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Read through the manual before you begin, so you will have an overall idea of what to do.
Symbols used throughout this instruction manual comprise of the following : -
1
2
3
3mm
Do not overlook this symbol!
Cut off shaded portion.
Peel off shaded portion
covering film.
Pay close attention here!
Pierce the shaded portion
covering film.
Must be purchased separately!
Drill holes with the specified
diameter (here: 3mm).
Ensure smooth non-binding
movement while assembling.
Apply instant glue
(C.A.glue, super glue.)
Assemble left and right
sides the same way.
Apply epoxy glue.
Apply thread locker
Warning!
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Parts List
P.2
1.MAIN WING -- 1 pair
2.RETRACTABLE LANDING GEAR -- 1 set
RETRACTABLE LANDING GEAR COVER -- 1 set
PUSHROD Ø1.8x45mm(For Retractable) -- 2 pcs
MAIN WHEEL Ø103mm -- 2 pcs
COLLAR Ø5.7mm w/set screw -- 2 sets
SCREW PM2x8mm -- 8 pcs
SCREW PWA2.3x8mm -- 8 pcs
M2 NUT -- 8 pcs
WASHER d2xD5mm -- 16 pcs
COVERING FILM 45x75mm -- 2 pcs
PLYWOOD 3x28x62mm -- 2 pcs
3.SCREW PB2x14mm -- 6 pcs
SCREW PB2x25mm -- 6 pcs
SCREW PWA2x8mm -- 16 pcs
FUEL TUBE Ø6x5mm -- 8 pcs
CLEVIS PL4112103 -- 4 pcs
STRAPER PL4112102 -- 4 pcs
TRI-HORN M3x14mm(L) PL4111185 -- 4 sets
PUSHROD Ø1.8x105 w/Threads(For Aileron Servos) -- 2 pcs
PUSHROD Ø1.8x110 w/Threads(For Flap Servos) -- 2 pcs
SERVO MOUNTING PANEL 2x68x78mm -- 2 pairs
4.STABILIZER & ELEVATOR -- 1 set
FUSELAGE -- 1 pc.
SCREW PA3x12mm -- 2 pcs
WASHER d3xD7mm -- 2 pcs
STABILIZER TUBE Ø9.5x257mm -- 1 pc.
5.VERTICAL FIN & RUDDER -- 1 set
6.TAIL LANDING GEAR PL7100002 -- 1 set
TAIL WHEEL Ø30mm -- 1 pc.
COLLAR D2.6mm w/set screw -- 1 set
SCREW PA3x12mm -- 2 pcs
7.SCREW PB2x25mm -- 6 pcs
FUEL TUBE Ø6x5mm -- 2 pcs
CLEVIS PL4112103 -- 2 pcs
TRI-HORN M3x14mm(L) PL4111185 -- 2 sets
PUSHROD Ø1.8x778mm w/Threads(For Elevator) -- 2 pcs
8.SCREW PM2x30mm -- 3 pcs
M2 NUT -- 3 pcs
FUEL TUBE Ø6x5mm -- 2 pcs
CLEVIS -- 2 pcs
RIGGING COUPLER Ø1.8x2.7mm w/Threads(For Rudder) -- 2 pcs
WIRE Ø1x1040mm(For Rudder) -- 2 pcs
TRI-HORN M3x14mm(L)(w/o-Base For Rudder) -- 2 sets
COPPER TUBE d2.5xD3.2x8mm(For Rudder) -- 2 pcs
9.ENGINE MOUNT PL511120 -- 1 set
SOCKET HEAD SCREW M6x30mm -- 4 pcs
WASHER d6xD15mm -- 4 pcs
BLIND NUT M6xD18mm -- 4 pcs
10.FUEL TANK 800cc PL1111810G -- 1 set
CABLE TIE 1.5x8x500mm -- 1 pc.
DOUBLE-SIDE TAPE 40x160mm -- 1 pc.
PLYWOOD 3x42x125mm(For Fixing Fuel Tank) -- 1 pc.
BALSA 8x8x42mm(For Throttle Servo Stand) -- 2 pcs
11.THROTTLE PUSHWIRE Ø1.2x350mm -- 1 pc.
w/Plastic Tube d2xD3x170mm -- 1 pc.
ANTI-VIBRATION MOUNT 4C-120 PL5214092 -- 1 set
INCLUDE:SOCKET HEAD SCREW M4x35mm -- 4 pcs
SCREW KM3x20mm -- 8 pcs
WASHER d4xD12mm -- 8 pcs
NYLON INSERT LOCK NUT M3 -- 8 pcs
NYLON INSERT LOCK NUT M4 -- 4 pcs
ENGINE MOUNT SUPPORT 1x10x77mm -- 1 pc.
12.LINKAGE CONNECTOR Ø2.1mm -- 3 sets
13.PLYWOOD 6x62x125mm(For Elevator Servo) -- 1 pc.
PLYWOOD 6x62x125mm(For Rudder Servo) -- 1 pc.
PLYWOOD 3x12x119mm(For Plastic Tube) -- 1 pc.
BALSA 8x8x62mm(For Elevator & Rudder Servos Stand) -- 4 pcs
SPONGE 60x70x125(For Radio Equipment) -- 1 pc.
FUEL TUBE Ø6x5mm -- 1 pc.
STRAPER PL4112102 -- 1 pc.
PUSHROD Ø1.8x70mm(For Elevator) -- 1 pc.
RIGGING Z BEND Ø1.8x27mm(For Rudder) -- 2 pcs
COPPER TUBE Ø2.5xD3.2x8mm -- 2 pcs
Y-CONNECTOR PL4410010 -- 1 set
14.COWLING -- 1 pc.
TRANSPARENT 3D TEMPLATE -- 1 pc.
SCREW PWA2.6x12mm -- 4 pcs
SILICON GROMMET d1.5xD6.5mm -- 4 pcs
QUICK RELEASE NYLON RIVET PL1208042 -- 10 pcs
SCREW KA2.3x8mm -- 10 pcs
PLASTIC SPINNER(w/alu.back plate) Ø114mm -- 1 set
15.SCREW PM3x75mm -- 2 pcs
WASHER d3xD7mm -- 8 pcs
WASHER d4xD15mm -- 2 pcs
SCREW HM4x40mm -- 2 pcs
SOCKET HEAD SCREW M3x15mm -- 2 pcs
NYLON INSERT LOCK NUT M3 -- 2 pcs
M3 NUT -- 2 pcs
WING TUBE Ø25.4x670mm -- 1 pc.
WING TUBE Ø9.5x325mm -- 1 pc.
WING PROTECTION -- 1 pc.
ALUMINUM PLATE 2mm(For Main Wing) -- 4 pcs
16.CANOPY -- 1 pc.
DOUBLE SIDED TAPE 6x800mm -- 1 pc.
SCREW PWA2.3x8mm -- 4 pcs
SILICON GROMMET d1.5xD6.5mm -- 4 pcs
PILOT PC001103B -- 1 set
17.DECALS:A154DEC -- 1 set
COVERING:--
TOUGHLON STL 100 WHITE
TOUGHLON STL 203 LIGHT GRAY
TOUGHLON STL 351 DARK BLUE
TOUGHLON STL 340 OLIVE DRAB
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P.3
Flap & Aileron
1
Landing gear & Retract Servos
2
Bottom View
PM2x8mm Screw
8
M2 Nut
8
16
d2xD5 Washer
Covering Film
8
PWA 2.3 8mm Screwx
PWA 2 .3x8mm
d2xD5mm
Washer
PM2x8mm
M2 NUT
Bottom View
Aileron Servo lead
2mm
1mm
Pre-glued
L
Retract Servos
R
Wheel
Down
Wheel
up
Wheel
Down
Wheel
up
32mm Travel
32mm Travel
Plywood 3x28x62mm
or
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Flap & Aileron Servos
3
Æ1mm pilot holes for World Models tri-horn are pre-drilled. Please look for pin-hole marks at under
side of control surfaces.
Push Rod 1.8x110mmØ
PB2x14mm Screw
PWA 2x8 mm Screw
PB2x25mm Screw
6
6
The existing slots are for 2 channels (mixing) operation of the flaps.
Straper
Push Rod 1.8x105mmØ
P.4
PWA2x8mm
16
PB2x14mm
1.5mm
Fuel Tube
Ø6x5mm
Tri-horn
M3x14mm(L)
Clevis
PB2x25mm
Fuel Tube
Ø6x5mm
Tri-horn
M3x14mm(L)
Clevis
Fuel Tube
Ø6x5mm
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P.5
Stabilizer & Elevator
4
AA'
A=A'
PA3x12mm Screw
2
d3xD7mm Washer
2
PA3x12mm
Stabilizer Tube
D9.5x257mm
d3xD7mm
97mm
60mm
Completed
Pre-glued
d3xD7mm
PA3x12mm
5
A A'
A=A'
Completed
pre-glued
Vertical Fin & Rudder
2mm
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P.6
Elevator Pushrod
7
PB 2x25 mm Screw
6
3x3mm Set Screw
1
Pushrod
Ø1.8x778mm
Tail Landing Gear
6
1.5mm
PA3x12mmScrew
3mm Set Screw
2.6mm Collar
2
1
1
PB2x25mm
Ø1mm pilot holes for World Models tri-horn are pre-drilled. Please look for pin-hole marks at under side of control surfaces.
2.5mm
Fuel Tube
Ø6x5mm
Tri-horn
M3x14mm(L)
Clevis
TWM PL8210010
CLEVIS WRENCH
3mm Set Screw
PA3x12mm
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P.7
9
!
Blind nuts are off-centered to keep
the spinner at the fuselage axis.
Engine Mount
A: Inverted mount
M6x30mm Screw
4
4
4
d6xD15mm Washer
M6xD18mm Blind Nut
Engine Mount
PL511120
B:Inclined mount
Ø1mm pilot holes for World Models tri-horn are pre-drilled. Please look for pin-hole marks at
side of control surfaces.
Rudder Pullwire
8
PM 2x30mm Screw
3
M2 Nut
3
PM2x30mm
M 2 N u t
Clevis
Rigging Coupler
Ø1.8x27mm
Fuel Tube
Ø 6x5mm 2mm
Ring
»135mm
»23mm
Copper Tube
d6xD15mm
M6x30mm
M6xD18mm
Apply thread locker to screws.
To seal off unused holes.
7.5mm
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P.8
Engine
Illustration is for inverted mounting. You can
mount the engine upright or sideways simply
by rotation the engine mount. Thrust angles
will not be affected.
Throttle Pushwire
Ø1.2x350mm
d2xD3x170mm
Plastic Tube
M4 Nylon Insert Lock Nut
11
152mm
6.0in
Install Engine position
M 4 x 3 5 m m S c r e w
M4 Nylon Insert Lock Nut
4
8
4
8
d4xD12mm Washer
KM3x20mm Washer
M3 Nylon Insert Lock Nut
8
ANTI-VIBRATION MOUNT INSTALLATION
M3
KM3x20mm
Counter Sink
4.1mm
5.1mm
3.2mm
M a k e s u r e t h e r o u n d e d
edges are facing the shock
absorbing SILICON PAD.
d4xD12mm
M4x 35mm
3 . 2 m m
3
Fuel Tank
10
Plywood
3x42x125mm
Completed
Fuel Tank
800cc
Balsa
8x8x42mm
Cable Tie
1.5x8x500mm
Double-side Tape
40x160mm
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P.9
Servo Set
3x3mm Set Screw
Linkage Connector
M2 Nut
2mm Washer
3
3
3
3
LINKAGE CONNECTOR
12
Please refer to attached sheet for linkage connector installation.
Included with the radio Set.
Throttle Pushwire
3x3mm Set Screw
Throttle Servo.
2mm
2mm
Washer
M2 Nut
2mm
Washer
Servos
13
Install and arrange the servo as shown in the diagram.
Front
Throttle pushrod
Ø1.2x350mm Bottom View
Throttle Servo
Plywood
3x12x119mm
Elevator Servo
Pushrod
Connector
(
J1 )
Pushrod Ø1.8x70
J1
J2
KM2x8mm
M2 Nut
Elevator Pushrod
Ø1.8x70mm
Plastic Tube
d2xD3x170mm Battery
Copper Tube Press down the center
1/3 portion
1mm
Balsa
8x8x62mm
Switch
Elevator Servo
Balsa
6x62x125mm
Rigging Z Bend Straper
Balsa
8x8x62mm
Rudder Servo
Balsa
8x8x62mm
Balsa
8x8x62mm
Fuel Tube
Ø6x5mm
Balsa
6x62x125mm
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P.10
Main Wing
PM3x75mm Screw
HM4x40mm Screw
M3 Nylon Insert Lock Nut
M3x15mm Screw
8
2
2
2
2
d3xD7mm Washer
2
M3 Nut
2
d4xD15mm Washer
HM4x40mm d4xD15mm
Wing Protection
Bottom View
Bottom View
Wing Tube D25.4x670mm
Wing Tube D9.5x 325mm
15
PM3x75mm
d3xD7mm d3xD7mm
Nylon Insert Lock Nut
M3
M3x15mm
d3xD7mm
d3xD7mm
M3
Up
Down
Cowling
PWA2.6x12 mm Screw
d1.5xD6.5 mm Silicon Grommet
First insert the grommet to the cowling then apply screw.
4
4mm
KA2.3x8mm
14
10
KA2.3x8mm Screw
10
4
Quick Release Nylon Rivet
Quick Release Nylon Rivet
Fuselage
Cowling
PWA2.6 x 12 mm
d1.5 x D6.5 mm
Silicon Grommet
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PWA2.3 x 8 mm
PWA2.3x8 mm Screw
d1.5 x D6.5 mm Silicon Grommet
4
4
16
Canopy
First insert the grommet to the canopy then apply screw. Silicon Grommet
d1.5xD6.5mm
Apply double-sided tape
Pilot
Adjust the wing and fuselage configuration
as show in the diagrams.
BB'
C C'
A=A' B=B' C=C'
Wing Setting
17
A A'
P.11
1mm
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P.12
Adjust the control throws as shown in the diagram.
These throws are good for general flying. You can
adjust according to your personal preference.
116mm
4.6in
25mm
25mm
55mm
55mm
Elevator
Rudder
35mm
20mm
20mm
Ailerons ( away from fuselage )
Flaps (near fuselage )
Important Safety Precautions
First time flyer should never fly by himself / herself. Assistance from experienced flyer is
absolutely necessary.
Pre - flight adjustment must be done before flying, it is very dangerous to fly a badly
adjusted aircraft.
pre -
Make sure the air field is spacious, never fly the plane too close to people and never get
too close to a running propeller.
If you find wrinkles on the covering as a result of weather changes, you can use hot iron
to remove the wrinkles. Please begin with lower temperature setting and gradually raise
the temperature until the wrinkles are gone. Too hot an iron may damage the covering.
Check and re-tighten up all factory assembled screws, use thread locker if applicable.
SPITFIRE G.S. is specially designed to be powered by 1.60 2 stroke glow engine, using
a more powerful engine does not mean better performance. In fact, over powered engine
may cause severe damage and injuries.
When Flaps are lowered, nose of model will rise. The nose-up varies with the speed at which
the model is flying when you lower the flaps and the extent to which they are lowered. Check
effect of flaps at higher altitude to avoid surprises during landing. You may apply down trim
of the elevator to compensate for the nose-up effect when lowering the flaps. Taking off with
flaps lowered is not recommended, as the increased drag may require a longer runway and
more engine power for the model.
Measure C.G. with the wheels in retracted position
Warning!
The ideal C.G. position is 116mm (4.6 in) behind the leading edge measured
at where the wing meets the fuselage. In order to obtain the C.G. specified,
add weight to the fuselage or move the battery position. Check the C.G. before
flying.
If you are converting this model to electric, please move the C.G. forward 10% of
current C.G. distance from leading edge to compensate for weight of fuel.
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ADDENDUM
LINKAGE CONNECTOR
HW7111030 & HW7111060
Drill 2mm hole at servo horn.
Insert linkage connector
into servo horn.
Make sure shoulder of
screw is cleared from
servo horn.
Add washer to reduce
play if necessary.
Shoulder
Tighten up the round nut
against the shoulder. Apply
CA or permanent thread
locker.
After fastening the round nut, make sure that
the linkage connector can rotate freely.
Landing Gear
Should you need to bend the landing gear wire, use the radio control to open
or close the gear to 25% from fully retracted position and switch off the receiver.
It is safer to bend the wire in this position. Bending the wire in fully open position
may damage the supporting structure.
P.13
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Should you require to bend the anding gear wire, please insert
a round metal bar into the spring coil and apply force there as
leverage. Bending the wire directly may damage the mounting
block structure.
Round metal bar
P.14
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ANTI-VIBRATION MOUNT INSTALLATION
For Engine Mount (PL5911120)
1 2
P.15
3
Counter Sink
4.1mm
5.1mm
3.2mm
edges are
Make sure the rounded
facing the shock absorbing
SILICON PAD.
3.2mm
1
2
1.----- KM3x20mm Screw
2.----- Copper Tube
3.----- M3 Nylon Insert Lock Nut
4.----- M4 Nylon Insert Lock Nut
5----- 4mm Washer
6.-----M4x35mm Screw
4
5
5
6
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