Multiplex Space Scooter Building Instructions
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# 21 4220 KIT Space-Scooter Montagesatz mit Motor und Getriebe
# 1 3204 RTF Space-Scooter 40MHz Europa-Version
# 1 3205 RTF Space-Scooter 35MHz Europa-Version
# 1 3206 RTF Space-Scooter 41MHz Europa-Version
# 1 3207 RTF Space-Scooter 72MHz US-Version
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Bauanleitung 3 ... 6
Notice de construction 7 ... 10
Building instructions 11 ... 14
Instruzioni di montaggio 15 ... 18
Instrucciones de montaje 19 ... 22
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Sicherheitshinweise
- Prüfen Sie vor jedem Start den festen Sitz des Motors und der Luftschraube - insbesondere nach dem Transport, härteren Landun-
gen sowie Abstürzen. Prüfen Sie ebenfalls vor jedem Start den festen Sitz und die richtige Position der Tragflächen auf dem
Rumpf.
- Akku erst einstecken, wenn Ihr Sender eingeschaltet ist und Sie sicher sind, daß das Bedienelement für die Motorsteuerung auf
"AUS" steht.
- Im startbereiten Zustand nicht in den Bereich der Luftschraube greifen.
Vorsicht in der Luftschraubendrehebene - auch Zuschauer zur Seite bitten!
- Zwischen den Flügen die Motortemperatur durch vorsichtige Fingerprobe prüfen und
vor einem Neustart den Motor ausreichend abkühlen lassen. Die Temperatur ist richtig, wenn Sie den Motor problemlos berühren
können. Insbesondere bei hohen Außentemperaturen kann dieses bis zu 15 Minuten dauern.
- Denken Sie immer daran: Niemals auf Personen und Tiere zufliegen.
Conseils de sécurité
- Avant chaque décollage, vérifiez la fixation du moteur et de l'hélice, notamment après le transport, après les atterrissages violents
et après un “Crash”. Vérifiez également, avant chaque décollage la fixation ainsi que le positionnement de l’aile par rapport au
fuselage.
- Ne branchez l’accu de propulsion que si vous êtes sûr que votre émetteur est allumé et que l’élément de commande moteur est en
position “ARRET”.
- Ne mettez pas vos doigts dans l’hélice! Attention à la mise en marche, demandez également aux spectateurs de reculer.
- Entre deux vols, vérifiez en posant un doigt dessus, la température du moteur, laissezle refroidir suffisamment avant le prochain
décollage. La température est correcte si vous pouvez maintenir votre doigt ou votre main sur le moteur. Le temps de refroidissement
peut varier jusqu’à 15 minutes s’il fait particulièrement chaud.
- Pensez-y toujours: ne volez jamais vers ou au-dessus des personnes ou des animaux.
Safety notes
- Before every flight check that the motor and propeller are in place and secure - especially after transporting the model, and after
hard landings and crashes. Check also that the wing is correctly located and firmly secured on the fuselage before each flight.
- Don’t plug in the battery until you have switched on the transmitter, and you are sure that the motor control on the transmitter is set
to “OFF”.
- When the model is switched on, ready to fly, take care not to touch the propeller. Keep well clear of the propeller disc too, and ask
spectators to stay back.
- Allow the motor to cool down after each flight. You can check this by carefully touching the motor case with your finger. The
temperature is correct when you can hold your finger on the case without any problem. On hot days this may take up to 15 minutes.
- Please keep in mind at all times: don’t fly towards people or animals.
Note di sicurezza
- Prima di ogni decollo controllare che il motore e la eliche siano fissati stabilmente - specialmente dopo il trasporto, atterraggi duri
e se il modello è precipitato. Controllare prima del decollo anche il fissaggio e la posizione corretta delle ali sulla fusoliera.
- Collegare la batteria solo quando la radio è inserita ed il comando del motore è sicuramente in posizione ”SPENTO”.
- Prima del decollo non avvicinarsi al campo di rotazione della eliche. Attenzione alla eliche in movimento - pregare che eventuali
spettatori si portino alla dovuta distanza di sicurezza!
- Tra un volo e l’altro controllare cautamente con le dita la temperatura del motore e farli raffreddare sufficientemente prima di ogni
nuovo decollo. La temperatura è giusta se si possono toccare senza problemi. Specialmente con una temperatura esterna alta
questo può durare fino a 15 minuti.
- Fare attenzione: Non volare mai nella direzione di persone ed animali.
Advertencias de seguridad
- Compruebe antes de cada despegue que el motor y la hélice estén fuertemente sujetados, sobretodo después de haberlo transportado,
de aterrizajes más fuertes así como después de una caída. Compruebe igualmente antes de cada despegue que las alas estén bien
sujetas y bien colocadas en el fuselaje.
- Conectar la batería, cuando la emisora esté encendida y Usted esté seguro que el elemento de mando para el motor esté en ”OFF”.
- No meter la mano en la zona inmediata a la hélice cuando el avión esté a punto de despegar. ¡Cuidado con la zona de la hélice!
¡Pedir a los espectadores que se aparten!
- Entre los vuelos hay que comprobar cuidadosamente la temperatura del motor con el dedo y dejar que el motor se enfríe antes de
volver a despegar. La temperatura es correcta, si puede tocar el motor sin problemas. Sobretodo en el caso de temperaturas del
ambiente muy altas, esto puede tardar unos 15 minutos.
- Recuerde: No volar nunca hacía personas o animales.
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# 21 4220 Space-Scooter kit including motor and gearbox
# 1 3204 Space-Scooter RTF 40 MHz Europe version
# 1 3205 Space-Scooter RTF 35 MHz Europe version
# 1 3206 Space-Scooter RTF 41 MHz Europe version
# 1 3207 Space-Scooter RTF 72 MHz US version
Examine your kit carefully!
MULTIPLEX model kits are subject to constant quality checks throughout the production process, and we sincerely hope
that you are completely satisfied with the contents of your kit. However, we would ask you to check all the parts before you
start construction, as we cannot exchange components which you have already worked on. If you find any part is not
acceptable for any reason, we will readily correct or exchange it. Just send the component to our Model Department.
Please be sure to include the purchase receipt and a brief description of the fault.
We are constantly working on improving our models, and for this reason we must reserve the right to change the kit
contents in terms of shape or dimensions of parts, technology, materials and fittings, without prior notification. Please
understand that we cannot entertain claims against us if the kit contents do not agree in every respect with the
instructions and the illustrations.
Caution!
Radio-controlled models, and especially model aircraft, are by no means playthings in the usual sense. Building and
operating them safely requires a certain level of technical competence and manual skill, together with discipline and
a responsible attitude at the flying field. Errors and carelessness in building and flying the model can result in serious
personal injury and damage to property. Since we, as manufacturers, have no control over the construction,
maintenance and operation of our products, we are obliged to take this opportunity to point out these hazards and to
emphasise your personal responsibility.
For the kit version the following additional items are required:
Receiving system
MULTIPLEX Pico 5/6 UNI receiver 35 MHz A-band Order No. 5 5920
alternatively: 40 MHz band Order No. 5 5921
or
MULTIPLEX Micro IPD UNI receiver 35 MHz A-band Order No. 5 5971
alternatively: 40 MHz band Order No. 5 5972
MULTIPLEX Nano-S UNI servo Aileron Order No. 6 5120
MULTIPLEX Nano-S UNI servo Elevator Order No. 6 5120
MULTIPLEX MULTIcont X-08 UNI speed controller Throttle Order No. 7 2270
optionally: Nano-S UNI servo Rudder Order No. 6 5120
Flight battery:
MULTIPLEX NiMH flight pack 7/1500 mAh Order No. 15 6030
Battery charger:
MULTIcharger 5008 DC Order No. 9 2525
Adhesives: cyano-acrylate (“cyano”) and activator; hot-melt glue
Use medium-viscosity cyano glue (not styrofoam cyano). It is important to use activator when using cyano. Epoxy
adhesives appear to produce a sound joint, but the bond is only superficial, and the hard resin breaks away from the
parts under load.
Tools:
Scissors, balsa knife, cross-point screwdriver, slot-head screwdriver, soldering iron.
The RTF (Ready To Fly) version includes all the radio control system components factory-fitted. Preparing the model
for flight takes just a few minutes. Charge battery, check the control surface travels, apply the decals - and you’re away!
Specification:
Wingspan 826 mm
Fuselage length 792 mm
All-up weight approx. 550 g
Wing area approx. 23 dm²
Wing loading (FAI) approx. 24 g/dm²
Motor / gearbox (3:1) Permax 400 6V
RC functions Aileron, elevator and motor; optional rudder
Note: please remove the illustration pages from the centre of the instructions.
Important note
This model is not made of styrofoam™, and it is not possible to glue the material using white glue or epoxy. Please
be sure to use cyano-acrylate glue exclusively, preferably in conjunction with cyano activator (kicker). We
recommend medium-viscosity cyano for all glued joints. This is the procedure: spray cyano activator on one face of
the Elapor®; allow it to air-dry, then apply cyano adhesive to the other face. Join the parts and immediately position
them accurately.
Please take care when handling cyano-acrylate adhesives. These materials harden in seconds, so don’t get them on
your fingers or other parts of the body. We strongly recommend the use of goggles to protect your eyes. Keep the
adhesive out of the reach of children.
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1. Before assembling the model
Check the contents of your kit.
You will find Figs. 1 + 2 and the Parts List helpful here.
RTF*: the parts marked thus are not included in the Space
Scooter kit version, # 21 4220
RTF = Ready To Fly!
The kit version of this model takes little time to complete. The
illustrated building instructions explain each stage.
2. Construction
• Cut through the ailerons at the root end. Fig. 3. Move
the control surfaces up and down to “free them up”.
• Prepare the aileron horns 10. This involves mounting the
pushrod connectors on them and securing the retaining
nuts with a drop of glue. Glue the horns in the ailerons
using cyano. Figs. 4 - 6
• The aileron servo can now be installed: first set it to
neutral
from the transmitter, then fit the four-armed output lever
on the servo shaft, offset by 45° as shown. Install the
servo and apply a drop of hot-melt glue front and rear to
secure it. 5-minute epoxy is also acceptable for this.
Figs. 7 + 8
• Connect the aileron pushrods as shown in Fig. 9.
• Mount the articulated pushrod connector on the elevator
horn. Figs. 10 + 11
• Solder the speed controller to the motor. Please note the
correct polarity: blue wire to red spot on motor (reversed
rotation). Fig. 12
• Fit the rubber O-ring 23 over the motor unit from the rear
before installing it permanently. Fig. 13
• Place the motor unit in the fuselage “dry” (no glue). Fix
the cables and the speed controller in place using hotmelt glue or 5-minute epoxy. Fig. 14
• Fit the motor cowl and secure it with the rubber O-ring
23. Figs. 15 - 17
• Install the elevator servo and secure it with a little hotmelt glue or 5-minute epoxy. Figs. 18 + 19
• Prepare the pushrods 30, 31 & 32 and check that they fit
in their channels. Fix the outer sleeves in place with
cyano. Ensure that the snake outer 31 projects beyond
the channel for the rubber band 17. Figs. 20 - 23
• Push the wing retainer dowel 16 and the payload
retainer dowel 18 into the appropriate holes and secure
them with a drop of cyano. Figs. 24 + 25
• Install the receiver and secure it with Velcro tape. Fig. 26
• Slide the tailplane into its slot, fit the rubber band 17 to
secure it, and slip the pushrod 30 through the pushrod
connector on the elevator horn. Check from the
transmitter that the servo is at neutral, set the elevator to
centre, and tighten the grubscrew in the pushrod
connector. Once you have established the correct trim
setting you can disconnect the pushrod connector at any
time using a small screwdriver without losing the setting.
Figs. 27 - 32
• Connect the aileron servo lead to the receiver. Fig. 33
• The wing can now be attached to the fuselage: slip the
leading edge under the cabin at the front and deploy the
aileron lead neatly. Press the wing down at the rear and
fit the rubber band 17 to secure it. Fig. 34
Completing the model
3. It’s gotta look right!
The kit is supplied with a multi-colour decal sheet 2. Cut out
the individual name placards and emblems and apply them to
the model in the arrangement shown in the kit box illustration,
or in any other scheme you find attractive. Colour the canopy
black right down to the edge using a waterproof felt-tip pen.
4. Balancing the model
The Space-Scooter, like any other aircraft, must be balanced
at a particular point in order to achieve stable flying
characteristics. Assemble your model ready to fly, and install
the flight battery.
The Centre of Gravity (CG) should be over the centre of
the battery compartment, corresponding to a point about
110 mm from the wing leading edge at the root.
Support the model on two fingertips under the wing at a point
coinciding with the centre of the battery compartment and it
should balance level. If not, you can move the flight battery
forward or aft to correct the balance point. If for any reason
this is not possible, correct the CG with a little ballast (e.g.
lead) fitted at the nose or tail.
The CG location is not critical - 10 mm forward or aft of
the stated position presents no problems.
Figs. 35 + 36
5. Preparing for the first flight
For the first flight wait for a day with as little breeze as possible.
The early evening is often a good time.
Be sure to carry out a range check before the first flight.
Just before the flight, charge up the transmitter battery and
the flight pack using the recommended procedures. Ensure
that “your” channel is not already in use before you switch on
the transmitter.
Ask your assistant to hold the transmitter and walk away from
the model. The aerial should be fitted but completely collapsed.
Your assistant should operate one of the functions constantly
while you watch the servos. The non-controlled servo should
stay motionless up to a range of about 60 m, and the controlled
one should follow the stick movements smoothly and without
any delay. Please note that this check can only give reliable
results if the radio band is clear of interference, and if no other
radio control transmitters are in use - even on different
channels. If the range check is successful, repeat it with the
motor running. There should be no more than a very slight
reduction in effective radio range with the motor turning.
If you are not sure about anything, please don’t risk a flight.
Send the whole system (including battery, switch harness and
servos) to the service department of your RC system
manufacturer and ask them to check it.
6. The first flight ...
Do not attempt any test-glides with this model!
The Space-Scooter is designed to be hand-launched, and
should always be launched exactly into any wind.
If you are a beginner to model flying we strongly
recommend that you ask an experienced model pilot to
help you for the first few flights.
Allow the aeroplane to climb to a safe height, then adjust the
trim sliders on the transmitter until it flies in a perfectly straight
line “hands off”.
While the model is still at a safe altitude, switch off the motor
and try out the controls on the glide. Carry out a “dry run”
landing approach at a safe height so that you are prepared for
the real landing when the battery runs flat.
Don’t try any tight turns at first, and especially not on the landing
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approach at low altitude. It is always better to land safely at
some distance from you, than to force the model back to your
feet and risk a heavy landing.
7. Options
We have designed two additional options into the SpaceScooter:
- If you fit one additional servo the model can carry a payload
aloft and drop it, e.g. a parachutist or a chuck-glider.
And / or
- A working rudder can be fitted for extra scope in controlling
the model. All you have to do is cut the rudder free and connect
it to an additional servo as described for the elevator.
The materials for this are not included in the kit
Figs. 37 + 38
8. Safety
Safety is the First Commandment when flying any model
aircraft. Third party insurance should be considered a basic
essential. If you join a model club suitable cover will usually
be available through the organisation. It is your personal
responsibility to ensure that your insurance is adequate (i.e.
that its cover includes electric-powered model aircraft).
Make it your job to keep your models and your radio control
system in perfect order at all times. Check the correct charging
procedure for the batteries you are using. Make use of all
sensible safety systems and precautions which are advised
for your system. An excellent source of practical accessories
is the MULTIPLEX main catalogue, as our products are
designed and manufactured exclusively by practising
modellers for other practising modellers.
Always fly with a responsible attitude. You may think that flying
low over other people’s heads is proof of your piloting skill;
others know better. The real expert does not need to prove
himself in such childish ways. Let other pilots know that this is
what you think too. Always fly in such a way that you do not
endanger yourself or others. Bear in mind that even the best
RC system in the world is subject to outside interference. No
matter how many years of accident-free flying you have under
your belt, you have no idea what will happen in the next minute.
We - the MULTIPLEX team - hope you have many hours of
pleasure building and flying your new model.
MULTIPLEX Modellsport GmbH & Co. KG
Product development and maintenance
Klaus Michler
Part Kit RTF No. Description Material
No. off
1 1 1 1 Building instructions Paper, 80 g/m²
2 1 1 1 Decal sheet Printed adhesive film
3 1 1 1 Fuselage and fin Moulded Elapor foam
4 1 (1) 1 Fuselage side / motor cowl Moulded Elapor foam
5 1 1 1 Wing Moulded Elapor foam
6 111Tailplane Moulded Elapor foam
Small parts set
10 3 (3) 3 Glue-fitting control surface horn Inj. moulded plastic
11 1 (1) 1 Articulated connector housing Plastic
12 1 (1) 1 Articulated connector barrel Metal
13 1 (1) 1 Countersunk screw M1.6 x 4, metal
14 3 (3) 3 Socket-head grubscrew Metal
15 1 1 1 Allen key Metal
16 1 1 1 Wing retainer dowel PVC / plastic
17 2 2 2 Rubber band, wing / tailplane Rubber
18 111Payload retainer dowel PVC / Plastic
19 2 (2) 2 Pushrod connector Metal
20 2 (2) 2 Washer Metal
21 2 (2) 2 Nut Metal
22 2 (2) 2 Aileron pushrod, one Z-bend Metal
23 1 (1) 1 O-ring Rubber
Wire and rod set
30 1 (1) 1 Elevator pushrod, one Z-bend Metal
31 1 (1) 1 Elevator snake outer sleeve Plastic
32 1 (1) 1 Elevator snake inner sleeve Plastic
RC / power system components
40 1 (1) 1 Motor, gearbox and propeller
41 0 (1) 1 Servo with 1-arm output lever, thick Nano-S
42 0 (1) 1 Servo with 2-arm output lever, thick Nano-S
43 0 (1) 1 Receiver HFS-04MG
44 0 (1) 1 Speed controller MULTIcont X-08
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0 1 1 Flight battery
46 0 1 1 Transmitter Ranger III SKY
47 0 1 1 Battery charger
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