Kyosho PITTS SPECIAL S-2C 40 Manual

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Before commencing assembly, please read these instructions thoroughly!

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THE FINEST RADIO CONTROL MODELS

For Advanced Flyers

 

 

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

 

RADIO CONTROLLED ENGINE POWERED SCALE AIRCRAFT

WINGSPAN: 1172mm

S-2C 40

INDEX

 

2

REQUIRED FOR OPERATION

 

2

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

 

3~15

ASSEMBLY

 

15

SPARE PARTS

 

15~16

OPERATING YOUR MODEL SAFELY

 

 

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

!

This radio control model is not a toy!

●First-time builders should seek the advice of experienced modellers

 

before commencing assembly and if they do not fully understand

 

any part of the construction.

●Assemble this kit only in places out of children’s reach!

 

●Take enough safety precautions prior to operating this model.

You are responsible for this model’s assembly and safe operation!

 

●Always keep this instruction manual ready at hand for quick

reference, even after completing the assembly.

 

 

 

 

 

SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.

No. 11061

© 2001 KYOSHO

 

 

REQUIRED FOR OPERATION (Purchase separately!)

 

 

 

CAUTION: For details concerning the equipment listed below

 

(size, maker, etc.), check with your hobby shop.

1 5x 5 x 3x 2

A 4 Channel radio with 5 standard servos is required.

( ) (4 )( )

CAUTION: Only use a minimum 4 channel transmitter, configured

for aircraft!

 

■4

■ …1

A minimum 4 channel transmitter,

1 x Y-Lead

configured for aircraft.

 

■ …1 1 x Extension Lead

■3…12 AA AA AA

12 AA-size Batteries

Ensure you read and understand the instructions included with your radio.

2

Engine and Muffler

Model Aircraft Engine

2 40 ~ 46 4 48 ~ 53

2 Stroke .40 ~ 46 4 Stroke .48 ~ .53

■2

 Muffler extention adapter (2 Stroke)

■Muffler

■Glow Plug

3

Propeller and Spinner

Spinner 62mm

Propeller

Purchase a propeller thatwill match your engine.

 

 

 

4 Required for engine starting:

 

 

 

 

WARNING: Normal gasoline

 

 

cannot be used with

Glow engine fuel only.

glow engines.

 

 

 

M OD E L

 

 

Fuel Bottle

One-touch Plug Heater Set

EN

GIN E

FUE L

 

 

 

■Plug Wrench

5 Glue

 

■ (30 )

 

 

 

 

Epoxy Glue (30 minutes type)

 

Instant Glue

 

 

 

 

 

 

Epoxy A

 

 

 

 

Silicon Glue

 

Epoxy B

6 Others

 

Silicone Tube

 

Vibration Protection Sponge

 

Double-side Tape

7

 

 

Other equipment for enhancing airplane operation & performance

 

■12V

 

Engine Starter

 

12V Battery (for starter)

Fuel Filter

TOOLS REQUIRED (Purchase separately!)

Sharp Hobby Knife

Phillips Screwdriver (L, M, S)

Awl

Needle Nose Pliers

Wire Cutters

Scissors

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

1

Read through the manual before you begin, so you will have an overall idea of what to do.

2

Check all parts. If you find any defective or missing parts, contact your local dealer or our Kyosho Distributor.

3

Symbols used throughout this instruction manual, comprise:

 Do not overlook thissymbol!

Warning!

2mm

Apply epoxy glue. 2mm Drill holes with the specified diameter (here: 2mm).

 

 

 

 

 

Apply instant glue

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cut off shaded portion.

(CA glue, super glue).

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assemble left and right sides the same way.

Cut away only film.

 

 

Must be purchased

Pay close attention here!

separately!

 

 

 

Ensure smooth non-binding

Cut off excess.

movement while assembling.

 

The pre-covered film on ARF kits may wrinkledue to

 

 

variations of temperature. Smooth out as explained right.

 

low setting

 

with cover (cloth)

 

Use an iron covered with a cloth! Start at low setting. Increase the set-- ting if necessary. If it is too high, you may damage the film.

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Kyosho PITTS SPECIAL S-2C 40 Manual

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Upper Main Wing

0

Dihedral (0 )

Warning!

Apply epoxy glue to wing spar halves and join together. When dry, apply epoxy to one end of wing spar and insert into wing. Wipe away excess and

let dry. Apply fresh glue to other half of spar and mating surfaces of wing and join. Secure with tape until dry.

2

Lower Main Wing

Note the direction. Top

84mm

 

Dihedral 84mm at wing tip.

Fill the gap with epoxy.

 

84mm

Warning!

Join lower wing halves together as for the upper wing(shown above), being careful to check dihedral.

3

Main Wing

Before cutting away the covering film, lightly heat that area with an iron.

Align the centre of the main wing with the aileron.

Wing Underside

Carefully apply instant glue to both sides of the hinge, ensuring free movement.

Pay close attention here!

Apply epoxy glue.

Cut away only film.

Ensure smooth non-binding movement while assembling.

Apply instant glue (CA glue, super glue).

Assemble left and right sides the same way.

Do not disregard this symbol!

Warning!

3

4

 

Lower Main Wing

When using mini servos.

2.6 x 8mm TP

2mm

 

Screw

 

8

 

 

 

Included with the radio set.

 

 

 

Aileron Servo

2.6x8mm

Cut away only film.

2.6x8mm

2.5mm

 

 

Cut away only film.

 

2 x 20mm

Apply C/A into holes

2 x 20mm

to harden surfaces.

Screw

 

 

 

4

 

2mm

2x20mm

Cut away only film.

5

 

Lower Main Wing

When using standard servos.

2.6 x 8mm TP Screw

8

Aileron Servo

 

Cut away only film.

 

 

 

 

2.5mm

 

Cut away only film.

 

 

Apply C/A into holes

 

 

Included with the radio set.

2 x 20mm

 

to harden surfaces.

 

 

2 x 20mm

 

 

 

Screw

 

 

 

4

 

2mm

 

 

 

 

Cut away only film.

2.6x8mm

2mm

Cut away only film.

2x20mm

Must be purchased separately!

Apply epoxy glue.

Cut away only film.

2mm

2mm Drill holes with the specified diameter (here: 2mm).

Assemble left and right sides the same way.

Apply instant glue (CA glue, super glue).

4

6

 

Lower Main Wing

When using standard servos.

Double-side Tape

7

( )

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lower Main Wing

 

4mm

Align with the holes in the main wing.

 

 

 

 

Cut away only film.

8

 

A = A’

 

Lower Main Wing / Fuselage

 

4 x 30mm

 

 

 

Screw

 

 

 

2

 

 

4 x 12mm

A

A’

 

Washer

 

2

 

 

 

 

4 x 30mm

 

 

 

4 x 12mm

 

2mm

2mm Drill holes with the specified diameter (here: 2mm).

Apply epoxy glue.

Cut off shaded portion.

Assemble left and right sides the same way.

 

 

Temporarily tighten.

Must be purchased separately!

 

 

Pay close attention here!

Fix it with the both sides tape.

Cut away only film.

5

9

Horizontal Tail (Stabilizer)

Warning!

Securely glue together. If the wing separates during flight, you will lose control of your airplane.

Cut away only film.

Carefully apply instant glue to both sides of the hinge, ensuring free movement.

10

 

 

 

 

 

Vertical Tail (Rudder)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cut away only film.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

11

 

 

 

 

Use this part in Step 11 .

 

 

 

 

 

A = A’

11 Vertical / Horizontal Tail

Cut away only film.

B

B’

B = B’

 

 

 

 

 

A

 

A’

C = C’

C

C’

Warning! Securely glue together. If the wing separates during flight, you will lose control of your airplane.

 

 

 

Cut off shaded portion.

Pay close attention here!

Ensure smooth non-binding

movement while assembling.

 

 

Do not overlook this symbol!

 

 

 

Warning!

Apply epoxy glue.

Apply instant glue

Cut away only film.

(CA glue, super glue).

 

 

 

 

 

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