VQ Model Douglas DC-3 User guide

Radio control model / Flugmodell

Instruction manual / Montageanleitung

Wingspan:.........................1800mm (70.8in.)

Length:..............................1200mm (47.2in.)

Electric Motor:.....................x2

Equipment Used).

Radio:....................6 Channel / 4..8 Servos

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.

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.

Spannweite:...................................1800mm

Lange:............................................1200mm

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

Brushless Motor:.............x 2

Fluggewicht:.......................................3.2Kg

Fernsteuerung................6 Kanal / 4..8 Servos

Sonderzubehör (empfohlen) / Optional Accessories (recommended):

# C8802

Fernsteuerung GigaProp 6

Radio Set GigaProp 6

#C9218

Elektrisches Einziehfahrwerk

Electric Retracts

Alle Infos zu diesem Zubehör unter:

More infos about these Accessories:

www.pichler-modellbau.de

Klebestoffe (nicht mitgeliefert)

(Purchase separately)

Hobby knife

Needle nose Pliers

Sander

Masking tape - Straight Edged Ruler - Pen or pencil - Drill and Assorted Drill Bits

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

X3598-120

5-Min Epoxy

Cyanoacrylate Glue (thin type)

Hex Wrench

Phillip screw driver

Awl

Scissors

Wire Cutters

zu bekommen. Die Kanten können Sie mit einem Bügeleisen behandeln. Nicht zuviel Hitze anwenden !

Symbols used throughout this instruction manual, comprise:

Drill holes using the stated

1.5mm

size of drill

(in this case 1.5 mm )

A

B

Use epoxy glue

Take particular care here

!

Apply cyano glue

Hatched-in areas:

remove covering

film carefully

Assemble left and right

L/R

Check during assembly that these

Not included.

These parts must be

X

purchased separately

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

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”

Low seting

1- CENTER WING:ELECTRIC RETRACT INSTALLATION (OPTION)

Tragflächenmittelstück

CENTER WING - BOTTOM VIEW

Ansicht von unten

Cut away the leading edge

as show.

Note: Cut away the leading edge

in case of the electric retract use only.

Cut away the leading edge

as show.

2- CENTER WING: ELECTRIC RETRACT INSTALLATION (OPTION)

Tragflächenmittelstück

Note: Connect the electric retract to the receiver,

with the retract switch on your radio in ON position,

the electric retract will be in extended position.

CENTER WING - BOTTOM VIEW

Ansicht von unten

Step 2A

(Option) #C9218

3x12mm

2mm

Secure the electric retracts in place using

the eight 3x12mm screws.

3x12mm screw

.........8

Step 2B

3x12mm

2mm

3- CENTER WING: ELECTRIC RETRACT INSTALLATION (OPTION)

Tragflächenmittelstück

3x12mm screw

......4

2mm

CENTER WING - BOTTOM VIEW

Ansicht von unten

Step 3A

3mm collar

.........2

2mm

Fahrwerksabstützung

Landing gear brace

3x12mm

2mm

Fahrwerksträger

STEP 3B: FIXED GEAR INSTALLATION

Note: In case of fixed gear using, do not cut the leading edge

Landing gear mount

1-Position the landing gear mount (plywood) onto

the hard wood mounts as shown.

2-Using the felt tipped pen, mark the location of the four

landing gear mount holes.

3-Remove the landing gear mount and drill the four mounting

holes as marked in the previous step using a 2mm drill bit.

4-Again, position the landing gear mount onto the hard wood

mounts and secure it in place using a four 3x12mm screws.

2mm

Hartholzträger

Hard wood mount

4- CENTER WING

Tragflächenmittelstück

Plastic control horn

Bend the steel wire for

the adjusting.

Ansicht von unten

Step 4A

3x12mm screw

2mm

.....................1

3x12mm screw

......4

2mm

Adjuster screw

Fahrwerksabstützung

Step 4B

2x8mm

Korrekt ausrichten

Ensuring that they are

accurately aligned.

2X8mm screw

......8

5- CENTER WING

Ansicht von oben

Step 5A

Ansicht von oben

Step 5B

-Using a aluminum motor mounting as a template,

mark the firewall where the four holes are to be drilled.

-Remove the motor and drill a 1/8”(3mm) hole through the plywood at

each of the four marks marked .

B=B’

A= 60-65mm

Motorträger Seitenansicht

B

B’

A

6- CENTER WING

Tragflächenmittelstück

Ansicht von oben

Step 6A

Step 6B

7- CENTER WING

Tragflächenmittelstück

2X8mm screw

......6

2x8mm

Ansicht von unten

Step 7A

1.5mm

2x8mm

1.5mm

Step 7B

8- CENTER WING

2x8mm

1.5mm

2x8mm

Ansicht von oben

Step 8A

1.5mm

2x8mm

1.5mm

2X8mm screw

......14

9- RIGHT (LEFT) WING

1.5mm

Step 9A

Plastic control horn

.....................2

Die Löcher für die Ruderhörner und Servos

sind werksseitig vorgesehen und können unter

der Folie ertastet werden.

10- RIGHT (LEFT) WING

Rechte und linke Flächenhälfte

Rechte Flächenhälfte von oben

Step 10A

Connector

...2

1.2x175mm rod

....2

11- CENTER WING

Tragflächenmittelstück

2 mm

Aluminium Flächensteckungsrohr

19x749mm aluminum tube

12- JOINING THE WING

Flächenteile langsam und spaltfrei zusammenschieben

13- JOINING THE WING

Do the same way with the right wing.

3x15mm screw

.........2

Aluminum

tube inside

Secure the wing in place

using 3x15mm screw.

2.mm drill bit

14- HORIZONTAL STABILIZER

Trial fit the horizontal stabilizer in place on the fuselage.

Check the alignment of the horizontal stabilizer by measuring

from a fixed point along the center line of the fuselage to the

leading edge on each side of the horizontal stabilizer.

The distance must be equal on both sides.

Bitte korrekt ausrichten

When you are satisfied with the alignment, use a

pencil to carefully trace around the bottom of the

stabilizer where it meets the fuselage

15- HORIZONTAL STABILIZER AND TAIL WHEEL

Remove the horizontal stabilizer from the

fuselage. Using a straight edge and a sharp

hobby knife, carefully cut away the covering

inside the lines which were marked.

Be cautious not to cut into the wood - this will

weaken the structure.

1

Plastic control horn

1- Insert the tail wheel pushrod into the hole on the

tail gear control horn (as show).

2- Install the tail wheel control horn in place.

3- Instal the tail wheel gear in place.

4- Secure the tail wheel control horn in place using a

2mm screw set, Ensure smooth non-binding

movement.

.................2

............1

Tail gear mount

............1

2mm I.D collar

............1

3x10mm screw

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

16- TAIL WHEEL COVER

1.5mm

2x8mm

17- VERTICAL STABILIZER

2x8mm

Cut away only

the covering

Remove the horizontal stabilizer from the

fuselage. Using a straight edge and a sharp

hobby knife, carefully cut away the covering

inside the lines which were marked.

Be cautious not to cut into the wood - this will

weaken the structure.

18- VERTICAL STABILIZER continued

Slide the rudder push-rod through the plastic

cover and the plastic push-rod tube into the

fuselage.

19- LINKAGES

Belt

Tail wheel push-rod

Rudder push-rod

Left elevator push-rod

Right elevator push-rod

20- BALANCE AND CONTROL SURFACE

(100 ~ 110mm)

Wing center section

Schwerpunkt und Ruderausschläge

Höhenruder

Seitenruder

12mm

20mm

15mm

Querruder

20-25mm

Landeklappen