T&J Monocoupe 90A Assembly Instructions Manual

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    Copyright © 2015 jim young and t&j models t&j models r/c model designs by jim young 9356 wendover ct. Brighton, mi 48116 www.Tnjmodels.Rchomepage.Com monocoupe 90a speed and comfort for the common man in the late 19020’s , don a. Luscombe’s monocoupe introduced affordable and convenient performance ...

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    Monocoupe 90a page 2 copyright © 2016 jim young and t& j models construction all of short kits require some level of modeling and flying experience. We do not recommend them as a first model to build or fly. Additional materials the following materials are required to complete this short kit (list m...

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    Monocoupe 90a page 3 copyright © 2016 jim young and t& j models flip the structures over and cap the other side with 1/32” balsa. The rudder and elevator l.E. Dowels can be substituted with rectangular stock for non-scale hinges. Glue the 1/16” plywood control horn in place. Sand the edges round and...

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    Monocoupe 90a page 4 copyright © 2016 jim young and t& j models repeat for the other wing. The flap and aileron t.E. Are 1/16” basswood. Pin the flap and aileron t.E. In place. Cut 1/16” cap strips and glue to the t.E. For the aileron, prop up the tip at r11 and r12. Glue the 1/8” balsa flap and ail...

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    Monocoupe 90a page 5 copyright © 2016 jim young and t& j models unpin the structures from the board. Fit the top and bottom f5, f6, f7, f8 pieces to mate the two sides. Align the rear section of the fuselage over the plans and when satisfied, use thin ca at each puzzle joint to make them permanent. ...

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    Monocoupe 90a page 6 copyright © 2016 jim young and t& j models assemble the forward spar box making sure it is wide enough to fit both main wing spars. Assemble the rear spar box to f4, again making sure the rear spars will fit. Fit the forward spar box to the cabin ceiling and use the r2’s to posi...

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    Monocoupe 90a page 7 copyright © 2016 jim young and t& j models glue sc to front of f1 and sand to shape. Cut the door free and hinge each with two robart hinge points. Glue together and laminate the three cowl rings cr1, cr2, and cr3. Laminate 8 pairs of c4 from 1/8” balsa. Assemble the cowl struct...

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    Monocoupe 90a page 8 copyright © 2016 jim young and t& j models final assembly the wing struts are laser cut from 1/16” plywood and are faced on both sides with 1/32” balsa. Bend 1/16” music wire as shown on the plans. Notch the bottom spars between the r9’s to clear the z-bend. Glue the strut mount...

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    Monocoupe 90a page 9 copyright © 2016 jim young and t& j models assemble the elevator push rod as shown on the plans and install. Use plastic tubes as guides for the rudder pull-pull cables. Any iron on covering is suitable. The prototype is covered with 21 st century painted fabric. There are plent...

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    Monocoupe 90a page 10 copyright © 2016 jim young and t& j models with the flaps at half or full, flybys are very slow. Just make sure to throttle back up before fully retracting the flaps. Landings can be performed with or without flaps. I like to keep a little power on all the way to touch down sin...

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    Monocoupe 90a page 11 copyright © 2015 jim young and t&j models disclaimer jim young and t&j models accept no responsibility for crash damage and/or loss of kits, engines, accessories, etc. Incurred during operation or building of a jim young and t&j model’s radio-controlled model. In most cases it ...