VQ P-38 LIGHTNING Instruction Manual
Radio control model
Wingspan approx. 83 in.
Fuselage length approx. 57.5 in.
Glow Engine 7.45cc 2T /11.5cc 4T (x2)
Electric Motor 870 Watt Brushless motor x2
Radio 6 Channel / 10 Servos
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
WARNING! This radio controlled model is NOT a toy. If modified or flown carelessly it could go out of control 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.
LEGEND MODELS
L
Silicone tube
.46 - .50 cu.in.(x2)
7.45cc (x2)
.60 - .70 cu.in (x2)
10cc - 11.5cc (x2)
SILICON
EPOXY A
EPOXY B
CA
GLUE
Silicon Glue
Epoxy ( 5min-Typ)
Cyanoacrylate Glue
Needle nose Pliers
Awl
Scissors
Wire Cutters
Hex Wrench
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Sander
Hobby knife
Phillip screw driver
REQUIRED ITEMS
Minimum 6 channel radio
for airplane / 8-10 servos.
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 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
Connector
If exposed to direct sunlight and / or heat, wrinkles can appear. Storing the model in
a coll place will let the wrinkles disappear. Otherwise, remove wrinkles in covering
film with a hairdryer, starting with low temperature. You can fix the corners by using
a hot iron.
Read through the manual before you begin, so you will have an overall idea of what to do.
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”
Electric Set up 1:
2X Dualsky XM5050EA-7 610Kv motors.
2X Dualsky XC8018BA 80A ESC, 100A burst
2X Dualsky XP45004EX 4S, 35C, 4500mAh Lipo
2X Prop: 14x9 x3-blade Master Airscrew
Approx Weight: 1600grams / 3.6lbs
Electric Setup 2:
2X Dualsky XM5060EA-6 470Kv motors.
2X Castle Creations Edge 100AMP ESC
2X Dualsky XP45005EX 5S, 35C, 4500mAh Lipo
2X Prop: 16x10 x3-blade Master Airscrew
Approx Weight: 2200grams / 4.8 lbs
VQ-ARE18S
Electric Retract:
Extension cord
Nose gear Eretract&Strut
Main gear Eretract&Struts
Install the push rod connector onto the
outer-most hole of the flap servo arm.
Move the flap servo arm a few times to make sure it move
freely with out any binding.
Connector
........2
Nylon cable tie
(included)
Servo mount
Flap servo
-Turn the center wing over.
-Turn the four screws and move the hatch out of the wing.
-Place the flap servo onto the servo mount with the flap push rod installed
as shown.
-Using the pencil, trace around the servo, where it meets the servo mount.
Connector (included)
Remove the servo out of the wing.
Place the servo onto the adhesive tap as shown.
With the pencil, trace around the servo, where it
meets the adhesive tape.
Adhesive tape
(included)
Adhesive tape
Servo mount
Pencil line.
Adhesive tape
Peel the bottom cover
Peel the top cover
With the scissors, cut along the pencil line
1A
1B
1C
1D
1E
1F
1G
1H
1I
Flap push rod
3mm screw
Do the same way with the flaps on the left and the right wing
1-Wing
Note: Do not close the hatches in this time
2-Wing
CENTER WING - Top-view
Adhesive tape (keep the
extension in place)
Cut away the covering for
the extension cord exit
CENTER WING
Bottom-view
The center wing with the flaps in closed position.
The center wing with the flaps in opened position.
Aileron servo hatch with
servo installed (standard
servo using)
Flap pushrod
RIGHT WING - Bottom-view
Note: Do the same way with the Left wing
700mm
extension
To be connected the extension with the aileron
servo cord before attach the hatch to the wing
Note: the aileron extension must 700mm long
or use two 300mm long.
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2x30mm screw
Servo mount
Flap push rod
Note: the connector is
turn-down
Note: the connector is
turn-down
Connector
RIGHT WING - Bottom-view
Connector
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3-Wing
3A
From Step 3B to Step 3I, follow the
procedure as described in the
1-WING section
3J
3K
19x317mm aluminum tube
12x182mm aluminum tube
Do the same way with the other side
of the center wing.
Slide the aluminum tube into the left and right
side of the center wing.
19x317mm aluminum tube
12x182mm aluminum tube
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...2
6x12mm wooden dowel
6x12mm wooden dowel
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CA
Glue the dowel only
Bottom-view
CENTER WING
Bottom-view
CENTER WING
4-Wing
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