Owner's Manual Twin Otter (Switzerland) - 1875mm - VQ Models

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Semi scale model

BUILDING INSTRUCTIONS / MONTAGEANLEITUNG

Specification:

Wingspan 72.4 in.

Length 54.1 in.(Canada version)

56.5 in. (Swiss version)

Flying weight 7.5 lbs

Motor See next pager

Radio See next pager

Technische Daten:

Spannweite 1.840mm

Länge 1.375mm (Canada version)

1.435mm (Swiss version)

Fluggewicht 3.400g

Verbrennerantrieb

Fernsteuerung

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 Unterstützung, 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 / RC FLUGMODELL

DHC-6

VQA138SW

VQA138CA

# C8802 Fernsteuerung GigaProp 6

# C9493 Antriebsset Brushless f.

Summary of content (16 pages)

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DHC-6 Semi scale model RADIO CONTROL MODEL / RC FLUGMODELL BUILDING INSTRUCTIONS / MONTAGEANLEITUNG VQA138SW Specification: Wingspan Length Flying weight Motor Radio VQA138CA 72.4 in. 54.1 in.(Canada version) 56.5 in. (Swiss version) 7.5 lbs See next pager See next pager Technische Daten: Spannweite 1.840mm Länge 1.375mm (Canada version) 1.435mm (Swiss version) Fluggewicht 3.400g Verbrennerantrieb # C9493 Antriebsset Brushless f.
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Sonderzubehör (empfohlen) / Opional Accessories (recommended): 2x # C5185 MASTER SERVO S2112 2x # C5638 MASTER SERVO S3012MG # C6788 LiPo Akku RED POWER 4500-11.1V 2x # C1687 MASTER SERVO S4020 # C8802 Fernsteuerung GigaProp 6 Radio Set GigaProp 6 # C9493 Antriebsset Brushless f. Twin Otter Brushless Power Set for Twin Otter Schwimmer Set für Twin Otter Floats kit for Twin Otter Infos und Bezugsmöglichkeiten: www.pichler-modellbau.
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1- Motor mount Cut away only the covering ! 1A Carefully, push the Motor mounting onto the slot on the wing as shown. WING (Top side) Check the mark on the motor mounting with the surface of the wing before glue. ! 1B CA Using the thin CA glue WING 1C (Top side) 1E MOTOR MOUNT - SIDE VIEW 1F B Wing B=B’ A= 71-73mm B’ A 3x35mm screw....4 3mm nut.........................12 3mm washer.....................
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2- Motor mount 2A 5mm 2B WING (Bottom side) WING (Bottom side) 2x8mm self tapping screw 2B 1mm 2C WING (Top side) 2x8mm self tapping screw 2D 1mm 2x8mm self tapping screw .....................
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3- Cowling 2x8mm self tapping screw .....................4 3A 1mm 2x8mm self tapping screw 3B Wing 1mm 2mm 4- Wing: servo Plastic control horn .....................2 Linkage Stopper set ..................2 2x175mm pushrod 3mm set Screw Thin CA ......2 CA Aileron and Flap pushrod Note: The rectangular hole for the control horn installation is pre- cut at factory. Cut away only the covering.
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5- Main landing gear 3x15mm screw 5A 5B 4x20mm plastic bolt 5D Turn the 4x20mm plastic bolt inside the fuselage and move the landing gear hatch. 2x8mm self tapping screw 1mm 5C 1mm Slide the ABS landing gear cover onto the aluminum landing gear and secure it in place using 2x8mm self tapping screws. 3x15mm screw ................4 2x8mm self tapping screw .....................10 4X45mm screw 5E ...2 4mm nut ............4 4mm washer ............
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6- Nose landing gear CA 6B 3x20mm screw 6A Attach the nose gear mount onto the fire-wall and secure it in place using four 3x20mm screws. Nose gear mount ..............1 Route the steering linkage into the fuselage and through the fire-wall. Glue the outer tube in place as shown. Flat Insert “Z” bend of steering linkage into the hole of steering arm. 6C Slide the nose landing gear through the nose gear mount and steering arm with the flat to front.
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7- Stabilizer 7A Slowly, slide the horizontal stabilizer through the vertical stabilizer. 7B Check the alignment of the horizontal stabilizer, the distance must be equal on both sides (A=A’). When you are satisfied with the alignment, use a pencil to trace around the top and bottom of the horizontal stabilizer where it meets the vertical stabilizer. Remove the horizontal stabilizer.
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8- Stabilizer Continued 8A Again, slide the horizontal stabilizer through the vertical stabilizer. 8B With the perpendicular, check the alignment of the vertical stabilizer and the horizontal stabilizer during glue. ! Securely glue together. If coming off during fly, you lose control of your air plane. Vertical stabilizer Thin CA CA Thin CA CA Perpendicular CA Thin CA Horizontal stabilizer 8C 8D Slide the horizontal stabilizer holder onto the horizontal stabilizer as shown.
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9- Stabilizer Continued 9A Cut away only the covering and inside the line Using a sharp hobby knife, carefully cut away the covering inside the lines which were marked above. Be cautious not to cut into the wood-this will weaken the structure. 9B Again, slide the holder onto the horizontal stabilizer Apply the thin CA glue on the vertical stabilizer where it contacts the holder. Apply the thin CA glue on the horizontal stabilizer where it contacts the holder.
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10- Stabilizer Continued 10A When you are satisfied with the alignment, use a sharp hobby knife, carefully cut the covering where the vertical stabilizer meet the fuselage. Be cautious not to cut into the wood - this will weaken the structure. Carton template Carton template 10B Remove the vertical stabilizer from the fuselage and cut away the covering on the vertical stabilizer as shown. 10C Again, insert the vertical stabilizer into the slot on the fuselage.
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11- Rudder and Elevator 11B Cut away only the covering 11A CA Thin CA Note: The rectangular holes are pre-laser cut at factory Cut away only the covering TOP-SIDE HORIZONTAL STABILIZER CA Thin CA 11C Apply a thin layer of petroleum jelly Apply thin CA glue on the top CA of the hinge ! Securely glue together. If coming off during fly, you lose control of your air plane. TOP-SIDE HORIZONTAL STABILIZER Do the same way with bottom side ! Securely glue together.
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12- Wing installation Slowly, push the aluminum tube through the fuselage. Note: Push the top hatch to the side of the fuselage and full it to remove. 12A 12B Carefully, push the wing to the fuselage as shown.
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13- Wing installation 4x25mm plastic bolt When the wing meet the fuselage with no gap, secure the wing in place using the 4x25mm plastic bolt. 14- Servo and Linkages Elevator push-rod Rudder push-rod Elevator push-rod 2 mm To nose gear arm Nylon pushrod guide FUSELAGE - TOP VIEW To rudder control horn To left elevator control horn Nylon pushrod guide To right elevator control horn 950mm long Connector ...3 2x120mm .............................1 1.2x500mm rod .............................1 ...
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- Shield and Wing brace 2x8mm self tapping screw ...........4 1mm The rectangular hole on the fuselage is pre-laser cut at factory. Cut away only the covering. 3mm blind nut ...........2 3x15mm screw .........2 3x12mm self tapping screw ...........2 2mm 15- Decal D A N G E R D A N G E R 805 805 Decal of Otter Canada version Decal of Otter Swiss version Decal application: See the label on top box Note: Cut out the stickers and apply them in the proper area.
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- Control Surface Aileron Querruderausschlag Rudder 25mm Seitenruderausschlag 25mm 12mm 12mm Flap 18mm Do not try to fly an out-of balance model! Uberprufen Sie vor dem Flug den Schwerpunkt. 56 ~ 60mm Elevator Hohenruderausschlag Adjust the travel of the control surfaces to achieve the values stated in the diagrams. These value will be suitable for average flight requirements. Adjust the values to suit your particular needs.