VQ VQA05 Tuskegee User manual

474976
“TUSKEGEE”
Airman
NORTH AMERICAN
SPECIFICATIONS
Wingspan 1580mm
Length 1180mm
Electric Motor 870 Watt
Glow Engine .46 2-T / .70 4-T
Radio 4-5 Channel / 4-5 Servos
TECHNISCHE DATEN
Spannweiter 1580mm
Lange 1180mm
Elektroantrieb 870 Watt
Verbrennerantrieb 7.5cc 2-T / 11cc 4-T
Fernsteuerung 4-5 Kanal / 4-5 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.
46 Class
70 Class
(2T Engine)
(4T Engine)
Instruction manual / Montageanleitung
Or Electric equivalent
RADIO CONTROL MODEL / RC FLUGMODELL
ALL BALSA, PLYWOOD CONSTRUCTION AND ALMOST READY TO FLY
VQA06 “Shangri-la”
VQA05 “Tuskegee”

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
SILICON
EPOXY A
EPOXY B
CA
GLUE
Epoxy Glue ( 5 minute type)
Silicon sealer Cyanoacrylate Glue
Minimum 5 channel radio
for airplane with 5 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
13x6 for Quantum 4120/05
Silicone tube
Extension for aileron,
retract servo and
receiver battery pack.
.46 ~ .50 - 2 cycle
Linkage Stopper x2
(for retract servo)
Epoxy Glue (30 minute type)
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
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:
(Purchase separately)
Retract landing
gear VQAR03
Retract servo x1
.Motor control x1 .Aileron x2
.Elevator x1 .Rudder x1
Quantum 4120/05
Brushless Motor
or equivalent.
Phoenix-60 Brushless
Motor Control
Li-Po Battery, 14.8V, 4000mAH, 80A
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”
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 !
REQUIRED FOR OPERATION (Purchase separately)
BENOTIGTE KOMPONENTEN FUR DEN ABFLUG (Nicht enthalten)

2mm
3x20mm screw
(not included)
Retract pushrod
Trial fit the push rod into the wing. Join the pushrod to the retract
gear arm and trial fit the retract into the wing.
After checking that the retract works smoothly, fix the retract on the wing with 3x20mm self tapping screws.
Do the same way with other half wing.
Put the nylon ring
Retract push rod Retract gear arm
Retract pushrod
VQ-AR03 -160223
Retract (option)
VQ-AR03 -160223
Retract (option)
Plywood buffer
included with
retract set.
FRONT-VIEW
WING-TOP
1-Retract landing gear / Einziehfahrwerk
Bottom view /Ansicht von unten
Fahrwerkanlenkgestange
AB
AB
Center line
! Make sure to glue securely, If not properly glued, a failure in flight may occur.
Use epoxy glue to bury the
opening
1- Using a pencil, mark the center of the brace.
2- Trial fit the wing joiner into one of the wing panels. It should insert smoothly up to the center line marked above.
3- Slide the other wing half onto the dihedral brace until the wing panel meet. If the fit is over tight, it may be necessary to
lightly sand the dihedral brace.
4- Check for the correct dihedral angle.
5- Mix up some 30 minute epoxy and apply a generous amount of epoxy into the wing joiner cavity of one wing half.
6- 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, marking sure that the “V” of the dihedral brace is positioned correctly
7- Do the same way with the other wing half.
8- 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. Clean off the excess epoxy with paper towel and kerosene.
Binder clip
Nylon wing bolt
Rubber band
(both the top
and bottom)
2-Joining the wing / Flachenverbindung
IMPORTANT: Please do not clean off the excess epoxy on the wing with strong solvent or pure alcohol, only use
kerosene to keep the colour of your model not fade.
MECHANIC RETRACT
LANDING GEAR

RETRACTED EXTENDED
Retract servo
Retract gear
Retract gear
Link the servo and retract gear arm with push rod.
Be sure to adjust the stroke so that the landing
gear locks in both up and down position.
With the retract and retract servo in the retracted position, mark the
position where each of the pushrod will attach to the servo arm, a small
piece of masking tape works well for this. Cut off the excess length
each rod.
3- Servo tray / Servohalterung
Cut away only
the covering
BC
A
CENTER
WING
SECTION
CA
CA
CA
CA
BOTTOM
A
B
C
Retract servo tray installation
Retract servo tray
Retract servo
mount
Retract servo
mount
Schneiden Sie etwas Folie weg
Fahrwerk servohalterung
5- Retract landing gear linkage / Ruderanlenkung
EINGEFAHREN AUSGEFAHREN
Fahrwerkservo
X
Retract landing gear
servo
4- Servo Installation
Note: The head of servo should be positioned
toward the rear of the wing.
Install the retract servo onto the retract servo mount
and secure it in place with four screw (included with radio set).
BOTTOM
RETRACT SERVO INSTALLATION
1.5mm
1/16”
CENTER
WING
SECTION
Fahrwerkservo

Ply gear mount
plate x 2
Gear mount x 2
2mm
Bottom view /Ansicht von unten
ELECTRIC RETRACT
LANDING GEAR
6- Electric retract landing gear / Einziehfahrwerk
RECEIVER
ELECTRIC RETRACT
LANDING GEAR
ON
OFF
GEAR
EXTENDED POSITION
RETRACTED POSITION
2mm
Main landing gear
2mm
3x12mm screw
Gear mount
1
3x20mm
Nylon gear
strap
2mm
23x20mm
Ply gear
mount flat
Square
plastic
2mm
3
3x20mm screw
..........8
3x12mm screw
......16
Nylon gear strap
.......4
3x20mm screw
Wing - bottom view
7- Fixed gear / Starres Fahrwerk
ABS Wheel well cover
CA
Bottom view /Ansicht von unten
4
8- Fixed gear / Starres Fahrwerk
Square plastic x 2

2x6mm screw
..........4
....2
...2
CA
5/32” (4mm)
Wing bolt flat
Wing bolt flat 1/8”(3mm)plywood
Wing bolt flat
Center line
Using the wing bolt flat as a
template, trace around the outside
edge of the wing bolt flat and then remove it.
Using a sharp hobby knife, cut away the covering inside the lines. Not
to cut into the wood.
Apply the wing bolt flat in place and secure it with CA glue.
BOTTOM
11- Wing bolt flat / Verstarkung
6.5mm
17/64”
RIGHT
WRONG
WING
10- Wing bolt flat /
Verstarkung
Bottom view /Ansicht von unten
CA
Cut away only the
covering
4mm collar
10- Fixed gear / Starres Fahrwerk

2mm screw
......2
Connector
14- Linkage
Control horn
................2
2x15mm screw
..........4
Bottom view /Ansicht von unten
Bottom view /Ansicht von unten
L/R
L/R
13- Aileron servo installation
12- Aileron extension cord
Aileron extension cord
exit hole
Keep the aileron extension cord
in place using sticker.
1
2
To one end of the aileron
extension cord
Aileron pushrod

CA
Cut away the covering inside the line
before install the air scoop and wing cover
Plastic air scoop
CA
Wing cover
15- Air Scoop/wing cover / Olkuhlerattrappe
Wing bolt plat
1/8”(3mm) ply
Wing bolt mount
Plastic air scoop
Plastic cover
6x40 plastic bolt
(Ply wood)
Plastic mount nut
Bottom Wing bolt plat
1-Using the ABS air scoop as a template, trace around the outside edge of the ABS air-scoop,and then remove it.
2-Using a sharp hobby knife, cut away the covering inside the lines. Not to cut into the wood.
3-Apply the ABS air scoop in place and secure with CA glue.
Do the same way with the ABS wing cover.
12mm
15/32”
6x40mm nylon bolt
.........2
WING
17- Installing the wing / Tragflacheneinbau Nylon wing bolt
16- Air Scoop/wing cover / Olkuhlerattrappe
Bottom view /Ansicht von unten
Bottom view /Ansicht von unten

! Engine thrust on balk head
is already adjust at factory
! Align the mark on both mounts
with the mark on the fuselage
18- Engine mount - engine / Motoreinbau
A
A
B
B’
B=B’
FRONT-VIEW
5mm
- Remove the engine mount and drill a 13/64”(5mm) hole through
the fire-wall at each of the four marks marked.
- Attach the four blind-nut to the fire-wall as show
- Using a pencil or felt tipped pen, mark the fire wall where the four
holes are to be drilled
- Reposition the engine mounts on to the fire-wall and secure them
with four 4x25mm screw
- Reposition the engine on to the engine mounts so the distance
from the prop hub to the fire wall is 5”(127mm)
125~127mm
! Engine thrust on balk
head is already adjust
at factory
1.5
TOP-VIEW
13/64”
- Mark the engine mounting plate where the four holes are to be
drilled.
Note: Mark the mounting plate through the engine mounting flanges.
- Remove the engine and drill a 1/8”(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
1/8x51/64”(3x25mm) screws.
3mm
1/8”
Note: Apply Silicon sealer to
each of the 1/8x51/64” screw.
...4
.................4
4x25mm screw
Blind-nut
3x20mm screw
1/8”(3mm) nut
.................4
...4
1/8x5-1/64”
5/32x1”
(5-1/8”)
With hang silencer FRONT-VIEW
IN CASE OF 2T ENGINE
With side silencer

X
To muffler
Filler tube
To engine
3x25mm
screw
Rubber stopper
1
After confirming the direction . Insert this assembly, clunk end first, into the fuel
tank and tighten and screw the fuel tank cap on firmly.
3x35 mm screw 4mm
2
19- Fuel tank / Tankeinbau
20- Electric motor / Einbau Elektromotor
Firewall
125~127mm
(5-1/8”)
B’
B
B=B’
A
A=A’
A’ ! Engine thrust on balk head
is already adjust at factory
Using a aluminum motor mounting plate as a template, mark the plywood
motor mounting plate where the four holes are to be drilled (2).
Remove the aluminum motor mounting plate and drill a 1/8”(3mm) hole
through the plywood at each of the four marks marked .
3mm
CA
12
Note: The aluminum motor mounting included with electric motor set.
5x70mm.......4
5mm nut.......12
5mm washer...16
3mm screw/nut...4
SIDE-VIEW / Seitenansicht TOP-VIEW / Draufsicht
3
Ensure that the fuel tank clunk does not touch the rear of the fuel tank.
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 (secure the fuel tank in place using
foam padding).
4

1-Trial fit the vertical stabilizer in place . Check the
alignment of the vertical stabilizer. When you are
satisfied with the alignment, use a pencil to trace
around the right and left of the stabilizer where it
meets the fuselage.
2-Remove the vertical stabilizer from the fuselage.
Using the sharp hobby knife, carefully cut away the
covering inside the lines which were marked above.
3-Spread epoxy (30 minute) onto the right and left and
bottom of the vertical stabilizer along the area where
the covering was removed and to the fuselage where
the vertical stabilizer mounts.
4-Install the vertical stabilizer into the fuselage and
adust the alignment as described in steep 1.
5-Wipe off any excess epoxy using a paper towel and
rubbing alcohol.
Allow the epoxy to cure before proceeding to next step.
AB
Cut away only the covering both
the right and left side
C = C’
22- Vertical stabilizer / Seitenleiwerk
Both the left and
right side
CC’
Securely glue together. If coming off during flight,
you lose control of your air plane.
AB
AB
A = A’
B = B’
Securely glue together. If coming off during
flight, you lose control of your air plane.
21- Horizontal stabilizer / Hohenleitwerk
Cut away only the covering
both the top and bottom side
AA’
90O90O
Both the top and
bottom side
Cut away only the covering both
the right and left side
BB’
1-Trial fit the horizontal stabilizer in place .
Check the alignment of the horizontal
stabilizer. 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.
2-Remove the horizontal stabilizer from the fuselage. Using the
sharp hobby knife, carefully cut away the covering inside the
lines which were marked above.
3-Spread epoxy (30 minute) onto the top and bottom of the horizontal stabilizer
along the area where the covering was removed and to the fuselage where the
horizontal stabilizer mounts.
4-Install the horizontal stabilizer into the fuselage and adust the alignment as described in steep 1
5-Wipe off any excess epoxy using a paper towel and rubbing alcohol.
Allow the epoxy to cure before proceeding to next step.
Vergewissern Sie sich, sauber geklebt
zu haben. Andernfalls konnen Probleme
mit der Flugeigenschaft auftreten!
Vergewissern Sie sich, sauber geklebt zu haben.
Andernfalls konnen Probleme mit der Flugeigenschaft
auftreten!
* WARNING: When removing any covering from the airframe, please ensure that you secure the
cut edge with CA or similar cement. This will ensure the covering remain tight.
* WARNING: When removing any covering from the airframe, please ensure that you secure the cut edge with CA or similar
cement. This will ensure the covering remain tight.

Securely glue together. If coming off
during flight, you lose control of your
air plane.
5 5
Bottom view
3/8 in. (9.5mm)
Apply a thin layer of machine oil or petroleum jelly to
only the pivot point of the hinges on the elevator, then
push the elevator and its hinges into the hinge slots in
the trailing edge of the horizontal stabilizer. There
should be a minimal hinge gap.
When satisfied with the and alignment, hinge the elevator
to the horizontal stabilizer using 5 minute epoxy. Make
sure to apply a thin layer of epoxy to the top and bottom
of both hinges and to inside the hinge slots. Repeat the
previous procedures to hinge the second elevator to the
other side of the horizontal stabilizer.
Hinge
Petroleum jelly
STABILIZER
Control horn
................3
2x12mm screw
..........6
ABApply 5 min.
Epoxy both the
top and bottom.
CA
1- Insert the tail wheel pushrod into the hole on the tail gear control
horn (as show).
2- Install the tail wheel control horn in place.
4- Secure the tail wheel control horn in place using a 5/64”(2mm) screw set,
Ensure smooth non-binding movement.
5- Installing the tail wheel hatch (H) in place using a four 5/64x25/64”(2x10mm)
self tapping screws.
6- Attach the tail wheel doors (D) in place using CA glue.
24- Tail gear / Heckspornrad
1
3
4
5
2
5/64 in.(2mm) I.D collar
2x10mm
screw
...............1
Tail landing gear
..........1
............1
2x3mm screw
............4
2x10mm screw
.................1
Tail wheel control-
horn
2mm I.D collar
6
3- Instal the tail wheel gear in place.
H
D
23- Elevator installation / Hohenruder
Bottom view /Ansicht von unten
Vergewissern Sie sich, sauber geklebt
zu haben. Andernfalls konnen Probleme
mit der Flugeigenschaft auftreten!

X
25- Radio and battery / Fernsteuerung u .Akku
Elevator push rod
Throttle push rod
Rudder push rod
Tail wheel push rod
4-49/64”
(120mm)
2-61/64”
(75mm)
Carefully cut a 2-9/32”(58mm) wide area which is 2-61/64”
(75mm) in length through both the covering and the balsa
wood. Remove the excess balsa.
Put the battery pack into the box (pre-build at factory) and
fasten down with rubber bands or similar, ensuring it will not
come loose or rattle during flights.
Link the battery wire with the battery extension cord.
Reposition the hatch in place and secure it with CA glue.
Battery area
(in case of 4T engine)
Battery area
(in case of 2T engine)
800-1000mah, flat pack
BOTTOM VIEW
Hatch
Hatch
2-9/32”
(58mm) 2”(51mm)
2-61/64”(75mm)
FUSELAGE
BOTTOM
26- Linkages / Anlenkungen
Elevator push rod
Elevator push rod
Tail wheel push rod
Rudder push rod
Throttle push rod
................2
....................3
2mm
Connector
Elev. servo
Rudder servo
Thrott. servo
X
Elevator pushrod
or rudder pusshrod
D=5/64”(2mm)
Tail wheel pushrod
D=.050”(1.2mm)
3mm set Screw
2 mm
Elevator pushrod
ELEVATOR / RUDDER SERVO
X
3mm set Screw
2 mm
THROTTLE SERVO
throttle pushrod
D=.050”(1.2mm)
Bottom view /Ansicht von unten
Bottom view /Ansicht von unten

2.5x10mm
27- Cowling installation / Motorhaube
1~2mm
Board or
transparent
plastic
Adhesive
tape
1-Attach the board or transparent plastic on the side of the fuselage
with the adhesive tape as show.
2-Using a pencil or felt tipped pen trace around the engine head where
it meet the cowl. Cut the opening the board or transparent plastic for
the engine head as marked before.
3-Remove the engine and insert the cowl on to the fuselage so the
distance from the fire wall to the front of the cowl is 4-59/64”(125mm).
Trace around inside the hole on the board or transparent plastic with a
pencil.
4-Remove the cowl from the fuselage and carefully cut the opening for
the engine head as marked above. Do the same way with the hole for
needle-valve.
5-Again. Insert the cowl on to the fuselage and secure it in place with
five 2.5x10mm self tapping screws.
125mm
Ruler
Cut the opening
Cut the opening
1.5mm
1/16”
1.5mm
1/16”
2.5x10mm self
tapping screw
3/32x25/64” self tapping screw
.................4
1/16”
Wing center section
DO NOT try to fly an out-of-balance model !
28- Balance / Schwerpunkt
5-13/64” (132mm)
Note: If necessary, move the battery pack or add weight to either
the tail or nose until the correct balance is achieved.
13/32”(10mm)
13/32”(10mm)
29- Control Surface / Ruderausschlage 1-23/64”(35 mm)
1-23/64”(35 mm)
RUDDER / SEITENRUDER
15/64”(6mm)
15/64”(6mm)
AILERON / QUERRUDER
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 P-51 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 / HOHENRUDER

“Fuel cap” Sticker
474976
Sticker
Sticker
Sticker
30- Decor / Aufkleber
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.
Sticker
“Fuel cap” Sticker
Sticker
“TUSKEGEE”
Airman
Sticker
VQA05 “Tuskegee”
VQA06 “Shangri-la”
All details are subject to change
without notice !
Technische Anderungen und Irrtumer
vorbehalten !
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.