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WattAge F-22 Raptor EP Instruction Manual

Manual is about: Wattage F-22 Raptor EP R/C Airplane

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    1 instructions for final assembly the wattage f-22 raptor ep is distributed exclusively by global hobby distributors 18480 bandilier circle, fountain valley, ca 92728 all contents copyright © 2001, global hobby distributors version v1.0 feb. 2001 thank you for choosing the wattage f-22 raptor ep for...

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    2 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 flight. Please ca...

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    3 this instruction manual is designed to guide you through the entire final assembly process of your new wattage f-22 raptor ep in the least amount of time possible. Along the way you'll learn how to properly assemble your new airplane and also learn assembly tips that will help you in the future. W...

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    4 to operate the motor, we suggest using a proportional electronic speed control (esc) that features battery eliminator circuitry (bec) and auto-cutoff. Bec allows you to eliminate the receiver battery and uses the flight battery to control both the motor and the radio system. Eliminating the receiv...

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    5 additional items required ❑ {1} hitec focus 3 am radio system ❑ {2} cirrus cs-10 micro servos # 444052 ❑ {2} cirrus 12" servo extensions # 444713 ❑ {1} wattage ic-15a esc # 128484 ❑ {1} wattage 8c 600mah nicd battery # 128522 ❑ {1} promax activator digital charger # 885650 ❑ {1} dubro hook & loop ...

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    6 kit contents we have organized the parts as they come out of the box for easier identification during assembly. Before you begin assembly, group the parts like we list them. This will ensure that you have all of the parts before you begin assembly and it will also help you become familiar with eac...

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    7 ☛ before beginning assembly, we recommend that you first break in the motor. Taking the time to do this now will do a couple of things. First, it will improve the per- formance and life of the motor and, second, it will give you a chance to test your radio system, electronic speed control (esc) an...

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    8 wing installation ❑ kwik bond 5 minute epoxy ❑ excel modeling knife ❑ 220 grit sandpaper w/sanding block ❑ ruler ❑ pencil ❑ rubbing alcohol ❑ paper towels ❑ nhp epoxy mixing sticks ❑ nhp epoxy mixing cups items required ❑ {1} molded foam fuselage ❑ {1} molded foam right wing panel ❑ {1} molded foa...

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    9 stabilator installation ❑ kwik bond 5 minute epoxy ❑ excel modeling knife ❑ 9/64" drill bit ❑ 220 grit sandpaper w/sanding block ❑ ruler ❑ pencil ❑ rubbing alcohol ❑ paper towels ❑ nhp epoxy mixing sticks ❑ nhp epoxy mixing cups items required ❑ {2} molded foam stabilators ❑ {2} prebent aluminum s...

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    10 ❑ 12) using a modeling knife and a ruler, carefully cut out the two molded foam stabilators along their outer edges. ☛ do not confuse the stabilators with the vertical stabi- lizers. The stabilators are smaller and shaped differently. ❑ 13) using 220 grit sandpaper with a sanding block, sand the ...

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    11 ❑ 22) looking from the back of the fuselage, pivot the stabilator so that it is centered, and look to see that it is perpendicular to the fuselage side. The stabilator should not be angled up or down. See figure # 1 below. Figure # 1 ❑ 23) after checking the alignment, remove the stabilator assem...

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    12 painting the airframe ❑ 2) when satisfied that the airframe is clean and dust- free, carefully paint the camouflage using the photos on page # 24 to guide you. Make sure to closely follow the directions included with the paint you have chosen. ☛ the base of the stabilizer should fit firmly agains...

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    13 servo installation ❑ kwik bond 5 minute epoxy ❑ excel modeling knife ❑ 220 grit sandpaper w/sanding block ❑ ruler ❑ pencil ❑ rubbing alcohol ❑ paper towels ❑ nhp epoxy mixing sticks ❑ nhp epoxy mixing cups items required ❑ {1} 3mm plywood motor plate ❑ {1} double-sided tape ❑ {2} 4mm thick foam s...

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    14 motor installation ❑ #1 phillips head screwdriver ❑ hand or electric drill ❑ 1/16" drill bit ❑ pencil items required ❑ {1} 370 size motor w/pinion gear ❑ {1} molded gear box front w/bushings ❑ {1} molded gear box back ❑ {1} propeller shaft w/nylon gear ❑ {5} 3mm x 9mm wood screws ❑ {1} 3mm x 10mm...

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    15 photo # 27 ❑ 3) remove the stabilator from the fuselage. Using 220 grit sandpaper, lightly sand only the portion of the aluminum tube beyond the mark you drew. ☛ sanding the tube will roughen the surface. This will make the epoxy adhere to the aluminum much better. Do not omit this step. ❑ 4) sli...

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    16 photo # 31 installing the canopy photo # 32 trimming the motor cover ❑ 6) using a pair of scissors, carefully cut out the parts of the motor cover that prevent it from fitting over both the gear box and the aluminum stabilator tubes. See photo # 33 below. Photo # 33 ❑ 7) slide the motor cover int...

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    17 optional landing gear ❑ kwik bond 5 minute epoxy ❑ kwik bond thick c/a ❑ # 0 phillips head screwdriver ❑ 1/16" hex wrench ❑ hand or electric drill ❑ 1/16" drill bit ❑ 220 grit sandpaper w/sanding block ❑ ruler ❑ pencil ❑ rubbing alcohol ❑ paper towels ❑ nhp epoxy mixing sticks ❑ nhp epoxy mixing ...

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    18 installing the nose gear ❑ 9) using kwik bond thick c/a, glue the remain- ing plywood pieces together into the configuration shown. See photo # 38 below. Photo # 38 ❑ 10) install the brass nose gear bracket into the pre- drilled hole in the plywood nose gear mount. Tighten the two nuts firmly to ...

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    19 photo # 41 ❑ 4) thread the remaining 3mm hex nut onto the pro- peller shaft and tighten it up against the propeller using an adjustable wrench. This nut will act as a jam nut to prevent the propeller from coming loose. Installing the receiver ❑ 5) mount the receiver on the fuselage floor in the b...

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    20 applying the decals ❑ 12) using a clean cloth, wipe the airframe down completely to remove any dust and debris. ❑ 13) working with one decal at a time, use a pair of scissors and carefully cut out the decal along its outer edges. ❑ 14) remove the protective backing from the decal and stick the de...

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    21 ☛ it is highly recommended that you do not use any more elevator or aileron control throw than what is rec- ommended. Because the f-22 raptor ep uses full-flying stabilators, it doesn't require as much control throw as you may be used to. Excessive control throws will only cause over-controlling ...

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    22 b.E.C.: an acronym for battery eliminator circuitry, bec allows you to remove the standard receiver battery and use the flight battery to operate the receiver and servos. C/a glue: an acronym for cyanoacrylate. It dries very fast like "super glue." it comes in many different formu- las for differ...

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    23 peak charger: a type of battery charger that uses a mi- croprocessor to sense when the flight battery is fully charged. Once peak charged, the charger shuts off so that the battery does not overcharge. Pushrods: they connect between the control surface and the servo, transferring the movement of ...

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    24 camouflage paint scheme detail use the photos below to help you lay out the camouflage paint scheme on your airplane. Note that there is no camouflage on the bottom of the airplane. F-22 raptor ep rear view f-22 raptor ep front view f-22 raptor ep top view.

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    25 vertical stabilizer alignment template this side toward wing this side t o w ard ver tical st abilizer this template is provided to make it easy to set the proper angle for both vertical stabilizers. Cut the template out along the outline and adhere it to a piece of heavy cardstock. Cut the cards...

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    27 telling us what you like and don't like determines what model kits we make and how we make them. We would appreciate it if you would take a few minutes of your time to answer the following questions about this kit. Simply fold this form on the dotted lines, seal with tape and mail it to us. Do no...

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    28 fold along dotted line fold along dotted line global hobby distributors attn: wattage customer care 18480 bandilier circle fountain valley ca 92728-8610 post office will not deliver without proper postage _____________________________ _____________________________ _____________________________ (r...