1 instructions for final assembly the wattage cub 400ep arf is distributed exclusively by global hobby distributors 18480 bandilier circle, fountain valley, ca 92728 all contents copyright © 2000, global hobby distributors version v1.0 11/00 thank you for choosing the wattage cub 400ep arf. Whether ...
2 table of contents safety warning this r/c airplane is not a toy! If misused, it can cause serious bodily injury and/or damage to property. Fly only in open areas and preferably at a dedicated r/c flying site. We suggest having a qualified instructor carefully inspect your airplane before its first...
3 this instruction manual is designed to guide you through the entire final assembly process of your new wattage cub 400ep arf in the least amount of time possible. Along the way you will learn how to properly assemble your new airplane and also learn many tips that will help you in the future. We h...
4 the following section describes our recommendations to help you in deciding which types of accessories to purchase for your new wattage cub 400ep arf. We have tested all of these items with the airplane and found that these products will offer the best in performance, reliability and economy. Our ...
5 battery charger p/n 350360 because the flight battery powers both the motor and the ra- dio system, we suggest using an automatic delta peak charger such as the promax black widow peak charger or the promax activator digital peak charger (part # 885650) to charge the flight battery. It is vital to...
6 tools and supplies required ❑ kwik bond thin c/a # 887500 ❑ kwik bond 5 minute epoxy # 887560 ❑ pacer formula 560 canopy glue # 339176 ❑ # 0 phillips head screwdriver ❑ # 1 phillips head screwdriver ❑ excel modeling knife # 692801 ❑ adjustable wrench ❑ needle nose pliers ❑ wire cutters ❑ electric ...
7 we have organized the parts as they come out of the box for easier identification during assembly. Each photo below represents the parts that are required in a main section of the assembly process. Before you begin assembly, group the parts like we show. This will ensure that you have all of the p...
8 wing assemblies ❑ {1} plywood dihedral brace (w-25) ❑ {2} 3mm x 25mm machine screws ❑ {2} 3mm flat washers ❑ {2} 3mm blind nuts 20 21 22 23 miscellaneous parts ❑ {1} molded plastic cowling ❑ {1} molded clear windshield ❑ {1} decal set - not pictured ❑ {3} 2mm x 6mm wood screws ❑ {4} 25mm x 30mm ho...
9 photo # 2 ❑ 9) using a couple of paper towels, wipe off the excess motor spray and oil. ❑ 10) slowly turn on the motor. Position the throttle lever to about 1/3 throttle and let the motor run. While the motor is running, apply a light spray of motor spray inside the motor openings once every minut...
10 ❑ 5) look carefully at the center section joint: the wing halves should fit together tight with little or no gaps in the joint. See photo # 6 below. Photo # 6 ❑ 6) if the center section joint is not tight, remove the wing halves and the dihedral brace, and lightly sand the edges and tips of the b...
11 ❑ 5) while holding the wing in alignment, use a couple of pieces of masking tape to hold the wing securely to the fuselage. ❑ 6) check that the wing is square to the fuselage. To do this use a ruler and carefully measure from the trailing edge of each wing tip to the back edge of the fuselage. Bo...
12 place a mark. Using a builder's triangle, extend this mark from front to back across the top of the stabilizer. See photo # 10 below. Photo # 10 ❑ 4) mount the wing to the fuselage and slide the sta- bilizer into the stabilizer mounting slot. Push the stabilizer forward until the trailing edge of...
13 vertical stabilizer tools and supplies required ❑ kwik bond 5 minute epoxy ❑ excel modeling knife ❑ builder’s triangle ❑ straight edge ruler ❑ pen or pencil ❑ masking tape ❑ rubbing alcohol ❑ paper towels ❑ nhp epoxy mixing sticks ❑ nhp epoxy mixing cups 2 6 14 16 items required ❑ {1} vertical st...
14 the slots so that the centerline of the hinges are flush with the leading edge. If the hinges cannot be inserted deeply enough, use a modeling knife to carefully cut the hinge slots deeper. ❑ 4) with each of the hinges centered, apply 3-4 drops of kwik bond thin c/a to the joint where the hinges ...
15 ❑ 16) with each of the hinges centered, apply 3-4 drops of kwik bond thin c/a to the joint where the hinges and the rudder meet. Allow a few seconds between drops for the c/a to wick into the hinges, then turn the rudder over and repeat this procedure on the other side. Let the c/a dry for about ...
16 ❑ 1) place the two short motor clamps onto the tops of the two hardwood mounting rails. The center of the forward clamp should be 5/16" behind the front of the rails and the center of the rear clamp should be 1" behind the front of the rails. See photo # 19 below. Photo # 19 ❑ 2) while holding ea...
17 ❑ 5) using a pen, carefully mark the locations of the three cowl mounting screws onto the cowling. One screw is located on the top, centerline of the cowl. The other two are located (one on each side) even with the hard- wood motor mount beams. See photo # 22 below. Photo # 22 ☛ each of the holes...
18 installing the rudder control horn ❑ 1) insert the z-bend in the 1.5mm x 385mm push- rod wire, into the third hole out from the base of the nylon control horn. Orientate the pushrod wire so that the longer portion of the wire is on the left side of the control horn. See photo # 24 below. Photo # ...
19 ☛ before starting the next few steps, please make sure you have read and completely understood how your radio control system and esc operate. ❑ 13) per your radio system guide and esc instruc- tions, plug the flight battery into the esc, then plug the esc and the rudder servo lead into their prop...
20 photo # 28 ❑ 2) using a modeling knife, remove the covering from over the elevator pushrod exit hole in the back of the fuselage. The hole is located on the right side of the fuselage, 1-3/4" in front of the rudder hinge line and 5/8" down from the bottom of the horizontal stabilizer. ❑ 3) carefu...
21 ❑ 13) per your radio system guide and esc instruc- tions, plug the flight battery into the esc, then plug the esc lead and the elevator servo lead into their proper slots in the receiver. Turn on the radio system. ❑ 14) check to make sure the elevator control stick and the elevator trim lever are...
22 ❑ excel modeling knife ❑ scissors ❑ straight edge ruler ❑ 2) set the windshield on the fuselage and push it firmly into position. Use a couple of pieces of masking tape to hold only the top of the windshield in place for now. ❑ 3) with the top of the windshield held firmly in place, push the bott...
23 installing the wing struts ☛ although the wing struts are not necessary for struc- tural integrity, they do add scale realism to the model. If you want, you can leave them off to save weight and drag. ❑ 6) mount the wing to the fuselage and secure it into place using two 3mm x 25mm machine screws...
24 ❑ 1) we recommend setting up the cub 400ep using the control throws we recommended in the pushrod in- stallation steps. Those control throws are suggested for initial test flying and training. If you haven't set up the control throws yet, we have listed them here again. Please refer back to those...
25 ❑ 6) you should complete a successful range check of your radio equipment prior to each new day of flying, or prior to the first flight of a new or repaired model. ❑ 7) you should perform your initial turn after take- off away from the flightline and/or spectator area. ❑ 8) you should not knowing...
26 choosing the cub 400ep greatly simplifies these ac- tivities. First, it takes very little thrust to overcome the drag: the airplane will actually glide without any motor power at all. Second, the wing is a high lift design that easily overcomes the weight, which means that the airplane can fly ve...
27 2) radical turns. Keeping the wings level and making standard turns are big steps in preventing the air- plane from getting out of control. If the airplane seems too fast or is getting into too steep a turn, try letting all of the controls go to neutral, then reduce the throttle and make correcti...
28 motor controller: usually called an electronic speed control (esc), the motor controller controls the speed of the motor. Motor controllers can also be simple on and off switches. Peak charger: a type of battery charger that uses a mi- croprocessor to sense when the flight battery is fully charge...
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