VQ KAWASAKI Ki-61 Hien “Tony”, VQA048, VQA049 Instruction Manual

90 Class

2-cycle engine

4-cycle engine

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

RADIO CONTROLED ALMOST READY-TO-FLY ENGINE POWERED ALL BALSA PLANE

Wingspan approx. 61.8 in. (1570mm)
Fuselage length approx 48.8 in. (1240mm)

6.4 lb.
(2900g)

.61

.90

6 ch.

WARNING!

This radio control model is not a toy. If modified or flow carelessly it could go out of control and cause
serious bodily injury or property damage.
Before flying your airplane, ensure the air field is spacious enough.
Always fly it outdoors in safe areas with no debris or obstacles.

Kg

or electric equivalent.

cu.in.

cu.in.

VQA048 / VQA049

KAWASAKI

Ki-61 Hien “Tony”

60 Class

10V (40A)

AEROMODELLO RADIOCOMANDATO

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

The pre-covered film on ARF kit may wrinkle due to variations
of temperature. Smooth out as explained right.
* Use an iron or heat gun. Start as low setting. Increase the
setting if necsessary. If it is too high, you may damage the
film

Low setting

SILICON

EPOXY A

EPOXY B

CA

GLUE

Epoxy Glue ( 5 minute type)

Silicon sealer

Cyanoacrylate
Glue

Minimum 6 channel radio for airplane
with 6 servos (EP version) and
7 servos (GP version)

.90 - 4 cycle

12x6 for .60 - 4 cycle engine
13x7 for .90 - 4 cycle engine
14X8 for Quantum 4120/07

Silicone tube

Extension for aileron
servo, retract servo.

.60 - 2 cycle

REQUIRED FOR OPERATION (Purchase separately)

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

VQAR010

Retract servo
x1

.Motor control x1(GP version)
.Aileron x2 .Elevator x1
.Rudder x1 .Flap x 2

Quantum 4120/07
Brushless Motor
or equivalent.

Phoenix-60 Brushless
Motor Control or equivalent.

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”

A

B

2- Joining the wing

A

B

Draw the center line
on the wing joiner

- Trial fit each part before gluing . Be certain that there are no gaps.
If the parts will join, but with a gaps, sand or trim the parts a little at
a time until the parts meet exactly with no gaps.

- Check for the correct dihedral angle

Before gluing:

- Draw the center line on the wing joiner.

1-Aileron extension cord installation

WING BOTTOM-VIEW

Using the thread (pre-installed at factory)
to slide the aileron and flap extension cord
into the wing half.

Using the adhesive tape to secure
the one end of the aileron and flap
extension cord in place.

Using the adhesive tape to secure the one
end of the aileron and flap extension cord in place.

X

30cm Extension cord

Thread

Adhesive tape

Adhesive tape

WING BOTTOM-VIEW

WING TOP-VIEW

30 min. Epoxy

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.

Aileron servo hatch

Turn the screws and full the aileron and
flap servo hatch out of the wing half.

Cut away only
the film

TOP-VIEW

A

B

C

B

C

A

CENTER
WING
SECTION

CA

CA

CA

CA

BOTTOM

Retract servo tray

Retract servo mount

Retract servo mount “B”is longer than “C”

Note:

TOP-VIEW

CENTER
WING
SECTION

BOTTOM

Retract servo

Retract servo

X

Install the retract servo onto the retract
servo mount and secure it in place with
four screw (included with radio set).

Note: The head of servo should be positioned
toward the rear of the wing.

RETRACT SERVO INSTALLATION

A

B

C

Retract servo tray

Retract servo mount

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.
Note: The two wing halves roots must
fit together perfectly.
Clear off the excess epoxy.

! Make sure to glue securely, If not properly glued,
a failure in flight may occur.

Glue must go inside

Wing joiner

Glue

Wing half

Hold the wing halves together with paper
clamp and rubber band.

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.

A

B

A

B

30 min. Epoxy

WING TOP-VIEW

Rubber band
(not include)

Paper clamp
(not include)

Nylon wing bolt
(included)

WING TOP-VIEW

3- Joinning the wing

A

B

A

B

30 min. Epoxy

WING TOP-VIEW

4-Retract servo mount

5- Retract servo

BOTTOM VIEW

RETRACTED

EXTENDED

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.

Plastic strap

Main landing gear

Gear mount
(plywood)

Ply gear mount
plate

Square plastic

3x20mm

3x20mm

Ply gear mount plate

Square plastic

Main gear (left)

Main gear (right)

Gear mount
(plywood)

Plastic strap

3x20mm screw..16

L/R

3x15mm viti

..........8

X

5/64”

2mm

1

2

STEP

STEP

Note: Struts and retract not included.

3x15mm

..........8

3

STEP

X

6- Retract and struts

7- Retract linkage

8- Fixed gear

BOTTOM VIEW