Balsa Taube 40 Assembly Manual - page 2
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Building Instructions
Thank you for purchasing our completely new Taube 40 kit.
A lot more has changed than just this new instruction
booklet! We have simplified the construction in many areas
which will hopefully make your building experience more
enjoyable. Our step-by-step, photo illustrated instructions
will guide you through the entire assembly of the model
leaving nothing to your imagination. At least that was our
goal. In addition, the plans have been redrawn in many
areas to clarify them as well. New diecut parts have been
added as well. All in an effort to simplify the construction
of the model.
You will find the Taube an absolute joy to fly. Few WW I
models will fly as well or as easily as the Taube. If you can
handle a trainer, the Taube will be no problem at all. The 3-
channel operation makes flying even more simple and
enjoyable. If you are looking to relax and really enjoy
flying an R/C model again, you have made the right choice.
Even though the Taube is a small model, we have designed
it so it will accept standard R/C gear. You don’t need
miniature servos, standard servos and equipment will fit
inside very well.
ITEMS NEEDED TO COMPLETE THIS KIT
Radio Control System - Minimum 3 channels
Engine: .40 - .46 2-stroke
.45 - .50 4-stroke
Propeller - size depends upon the engine displacement
8 oz. Fuel Tank
(2) Packages Ny-Rod™ Pushrods
(2) Rolls Balsa USA Aerospan Covering
Fuel Line
Hinges
(2) 3-3/4” Williams Bros. Vintage Wheels - for main gear
(1) 1 oz. USA Gold Thin CA
(1) 2 oz. USA Gold Thick CA
Foam Rubber for wrapping the Receiver and Battery Pack
Modeling Tools Required - sandpaper, sanding blocks, #11
hobby knife, razor blades, Balsa USA wood plane, Zona™
Saw, pliers, drill & drill bits, “T” pins, masking tape, waxed
paper, small screwdrivers, soldering iron, solder, solder
flux, straight building board, scissors, rubber bands, heat
gun & iron.
Note: The use of an incidence meter is not
recommended or necessary for the completion this
model.
WARNING
This model kit is not a toy. It is capable of causing serious
property damage and injury to yourself and/or any
bystanders. It is the buyer’s complete responsibility to
assemble the model correctly, properly install the engine,
radio, and all other equipment required to operate the
model. To make your modeling experience totally
enjoyable and satisfying, we suggest that you get
experienced help with the assembly and the for the first
flights of this model. It is always a good idea to have
another experienced modeler check your model over
thoroughly before the first flights are attempted.
We also suggest you contact the Academy of Model
Aeronautics (AMA), which has thousands of chartered
clubs across the United States. Most of them offer
instructor assisted training programs which will be very
helpful to the new modeler not only in flying, but also in
getting started with all phases of the hobby.
Join the AMA
Academy of Model Aeronautics
5151 East Memorial Drive
Muncie, IN 47302-9252
Telephone (800) 435-9262
FAX (317) 741-0057
About the Plans
Our plans are now produced by a Xerographic printing
method. This results in a much more accurate plan than a
traditional blueprint. However, even though the ink is fused
to the paper, the paper can still expand and contract with
changes in temperature and humidity. If you run into small
discrepancies between the parts and the plans, always go by
the parts. They are accurate and cannot change dimension
like the plans can.
The complete model is drawn on one plan sheet where all
the parts are drawn full size. The plan shows the model
exactly as it will be when completely assembled. This
covers the structural parts of the Taube that are on the
interior of the model too. These details are shown by way
of a cut-away drawing and/or in most cases by hidden lines.
Hidden (dashed) lines are on the drawing to show the details
that are hidden beneath the outer structure of the model.