VQ Models F6F HELLCAT Instruction Manual

SPECIFICATIONS

Wingspan:......................................1535mm

Length:...........................................1130mm

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

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

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

Function: Ailerons-Elevator-Rudder-Throttle Flaps-Optional Retractable Landing Gear.

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

U.S NAVY FIGHTER

Instruction manual / Montageanleitung

TECHNISCHE DATEN

Spannweite:...................................1535mm

Lange:............................................1130mm

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

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

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

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

VQ No: VQA120

F6F HELLCAT

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

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 7 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

Extension cord for aileron servos: 50cm(x2)

.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

Extension cord for flap servos: 50cm(x4) Extension cord for retract servos: 30cm(x2) Extension cord for Rx battery pack: 20cm(x1)

Spinner hub

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 mini servo (for glow engine only)

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

106-108mm

FUSELAGE

Position the engine to the engine mounts so the distance from the prop hub to the fire-wall is 106-108mm. Mark the engine mounting plate where the four holes are to be drilled (8B)

Remove the engine and drill a 3mm holes through the beam at each of the four marks made above (8C)

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

C=106-108mm

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

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.

Remove the wooden motor mounting plate and drill a 5mm hole through the fire-wall at each of the four marks marked .

5x70mm bolt.....4

5mm nut..........12

5mm washer...16

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 .

5mm

3mm

B’

B

FUSELAGE

106-108mm

Attach the four 5x70mm bolts and nuts to the fire-wall as shown.

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

Ply gear mount plate x 2

Plywood Gear mount x 2

3x20mm screw

..........8

3x12mm screw

.......8

Nylon gear strap

.......4

4- FIXED GEAR

4A

Slide the landing gear onto the plywood gear mount and push the landing gear as shown.

4B

Using the nylon gear strap as a template, mark the plywood gear mount where the four holes to be drill.

Remove the nylon gear strap and drill a 2mm hole at each of the four marks marked.

4C 4D

4E

Attach the ply gear mount plate to the plywood gear mount

Secure the ply gear mount plate in place using CA glue.

4F

4G

Drill a 2mm holes through the ply gear mount plate. Secure the ply gear mount using four 3x20mm screws.

CA

Reposition the nylon gear strap and secure them in place using four 3x12mm screws.

2mm

5- FIXED GEAR Continued

Attach the fixed gear onto the wing and mark the gear mount on the wing where the four holes to be drill.

Remove the fixed gear and drill a 2mm hole at each of the four marks marked.

2mm

Reposition the fixed gear onto the wing, secure the fixed gear using eight 3x20 screws.

3x20mm screw

.......8

5A

5B

5A

5C

CENTER WING - BOTTOM VIEW

Slide the two plastic gear door mounts onto each landing gear.

6- FIXED GEAR Continued

CA

Plastic gear door

Attach the plastic gear door to the plastic gear door mounts, drill the 1.5mm holes through the plastic gear door and the plastic gear door mount as shown.

6B

6A

6C

6B

6C

CA

1.5mm

Plastic gear strap

1.5mm

Plastic gear strap

Secure the gear doors using the 2x6mm screws and plastic gear straps as shown.

6D

2x6mm screw

..........4

....2

...2

4mm collar

Plastic gear door mount

Plastic gear strap

....2

6B

Slide the wheels and 4mm collar onto the landing gears.

Secure the plastic gear door mount in place using the 3mm screw set.

CA

Attach the plastic gear door to the plywood gear door.

Plastic gear door mount

6A

6C

6D

6E

2x6mm

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