VQ AICHI D3A1 VAL VQA138 GREEN, AICHI D3A1 VAL VQA138 GRAY Instruction Manual

SPECIFICATIONS

Wingspan:......................................1540mm

Length:...........................................1120mm

Electric Motor:.....................See next pager

Glow Engine:.................... .46 2-T / .70 4-T

Radio:....................6 Channel / 8-9 Servos

Function: Ailerons-Elevator-Rudder-Throttle Flaps.

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 Unterstätzung, 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.

Radio control model / Flugmodel

ALL BALSA, PLYWOOD CONSTRUCTION AND ALMOST READY TO FLY

JAPANESE DIVE BOMBER

Instruction manual / Montageanleitung

TECHNISCHE DATEN

Spannweite:...................................1540mm

Lange:............................................1120mm

Elektroantrieb.............(siehe nächste Seite)

Verbrennerantrieb:...............7.45cc - 11.5cc

Fluggewicht:.......................................3.5Kg

Fernsteuerung..........6 Kanal / 8-9 Servos

VQ No: VQA138 GREEN

AICHI D3A1 “VAL”

RTF Weight: 3.5Kg (will vary with equipment use)

VQ No: VQA138 GRAY

1.5mm

A

B

!

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 )

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

CA

GLUE

Silicon sealer

Cyanoacrylate Glue (thin type)

Minimum 6 channel radio

.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 13x7 - 13x8 for electric motor

Silicone tube

Aileron: 50cmx2 pcs

.46 ~ .50 - 2 cycle

TOLLS REQUIRED

Hobby knife

Needle nose Pliers

Phillip screw driver

Awl

Scissors

Wire Cutters

(Purchase separately)

Hex Wrench

.........................................................

Sander

Masking tape - Straight Edged Ruler - Pen or pencil - 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)

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)

Low seting

700-800W Brushless Motor

5 cell 4500mAh LiPo battery

Rx battery pack: 20cmx1 pcs

EPOXY A

EPOXY B

Epoxy Glue (30 minute type)

Standard

Mini

Micro

Elevator : 1 standard servo Rudder: 1 standard servo Aileron: 2 mini servo

Flaps: 4 micro servo

Throttle: 1 standar servo (for glow engine only)

Flap: “Y” x2 pcs

Aileron: “Y”x1pcs

Flap: 30cmx2 pcs

FRONT-VIEW

A

B

B’

A

B=B’

Cut the wood along the line as shown (1A) in case of 4T engine using

! Align the mark on both engine mount beams with the mark on the fuselage

Attach the engine mount beams onto the fire-wall so the distance between of two engine mount beams is “A”,and B=B’ as show. Secure the engine mount beams onto the fire-wall with litter CA glue (1B)

Using a pencil or felt tipped pen, mark the fire wall where the four holes are to be drilled(1B))

Carefully remove the engine mount beams and drill a 6mm hole through the fire-wall at each of the four marks made above (1C)

6mm

A

Reposition the engine mount beams on to the fire-wall and secure them with four 4x25mm screw (1D)

...................4

....................4

4x25mm screw - washer

Blind-nut

Insert the blind-nut onto each of the four holes make above (1D).

! Align the mark on both engine mount beams with the mark on the fire-wall.

Push left (or right) the magnetic fuel tank hatch and full it out of the fuselage.

1- ENGINE MOUNT

1A

CA

1B

1C

1D

! Engine thrust on balk head is already adjust at factory

SIDE-VIEW

122-124mm

FUSELAGE

Position the engine to the engine mounts so the distance from the prop hub to the fire-wall is 122 - 124mm. Mark the engine mounting plate where the four holes are to be drilled (2A)

Remove the engine and drill a 3mm holes through the beam at each of the four marks made above (2B)

Reposition the engine on the engine mount beams, aligning it with the holes. Secure the engine to the engine mount using four 3x25mm screws (2C)

Note: Apply Silicon sealer to each of the 3x25mm screw and nut.

.......4

3x25mm screw

Washer

.......4

C=122-124mm

Marking sure that you drill the hole perpendicular to the beam of the engine mount.

3mm

X

To muffler

Filler tube

To engine

3x35mm screw

Rubber stopper

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 (2F).

2- ENGINE

2A

2B

2C

2D

2E

2F

C

B=B’

! Motor thrust on balk head is already adjust at factory

Using a wooden motor mounting plate as a template, mark the fire-wall where the four holes are to be drilled (3C).

Remove the wooden motor mounting plate and drill a 6mm hole through the fire-wall at each of the four marks marked (3D) .

SIDE-VIEW / Seitenansicht

Using a aluminum motor mounting plate as a template, mark the plywood motor mounting plate where the four holes are to be drilled.

Remove the aluminum motor mounting plate and drill a 1/8”(3mm) hole through the plywood at each of the four marks marked .

3mm

B’

B

FUSELAGE

122-124mm

Attach the four 5x70mm bolts and nuts to the fire-wall as shown (3E).

3mm bolt / nut...4

Secure the Motor to the wooden motor mounting plate using the four 3mm bolts.

3- ELECTRIC MOTOR

3A

3B

3C

! Align the mark on wooden motor mounting plate with the mark on the fire-wall.

3D

3E

3F

3G

6mm

6x100mm bolt.....4

6mm nut..........12

6mm washer...16

2x6mm self tapping screw

..........8

....2

...2

4mm collar

Wheel pant mount

Secure the wheel pant mount in place using the 3mm screw set.

CA

1.5mm

Slide the wheel pant mount onto the landing gear

4- WHEEL PANT

4A

4B

Slide the landing gear with the wheel pant into the fiber glass wheel pant and secure it in place using the two clothespin and litter thin CA glue as shown (4B).

4C

Remove the clothespin and drill the two 1.5mm holes as shown (4C).

2.5x10mm self tapping screw

2x6mm self tapping screw

2.5x10mm self tapping screw

..........4

4mm collar

4D

4E

4F

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