VQ VQA05 Tuskegee, VQA06 Shangri-la Instuction Manual
The vq VQA06 Shangri-la is a high-performance radio-controlled model airplane designed for intermediate to advanced hobbyists. With its impressive 1580mm wingspan and advanced features, it promises an exhilarating and realistic flight experience. This model boasts an all-balsa and plywood construction, ensuring durability and precision handling in the air. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, the vq VQA06 Shangri-la offers an unparalleled combination of performance, reliability, and excitement.
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RADIO CONTROL MODEL / RC FLUGMODELL
46 Class
(2T Engine)
70 Class
(4T Engine)
Or Electric equivalent
Instruction manual / Montageanleitung
NORTH AMERICAN
ALL BALSA, PLYWOOD CONSTRUCTION AND ALMOST READY TO FLY
“TUSKEGEE”
Airman
VQA05 “Tuskegee”
474976
VQA06 “Shangri-la”
SPECIFICATIONS
Wingspan 1580mm
Length 1180mm
Electric Motor 870 Watt
Glow Engine .46 2-T / .70 4-T
Radio 4-5 Channel / 4-5 Servos
TECHNISCHE DATEN
Spannweiter 1580mm
Lange 1180mm
Elektroantrieb 870 Watt
Verbrennerantrieb 7.5cc 2-T / 11cc 4-T
Fernsteuerung 4-5 Kanal / 4-5 Servos
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.
REQUIRED FOR OPERATION (Purchase separately)
BENOTIGTE KOMPONENTEN FUR DEN ABFLUG (Nicht enthalten)
10.5x6 for .40 - 2 cycle engine
11x6 for .46 - 2 cycle engine
12x6 for .60 - 4 cycle engine
12x7 for .70 - 4 cycle engine
13x6 for Quantum 4120/05
Retract servo x1
Extension for aileron, retract servo and receiver battery pack.
Phoenix-60 Brushless
Motor Control
Minimum 5 channel radio for airplane with 5 servos
.Motor control x1 .Aileron x2
.Elevator x1 .Rudder x1
.46 ~ .50 - 2 cycle
Silicone tube
.60 ~.70 - 4 cycle
Quantum 4120/05
Brushless Motor or equivalent.
Li-Po Battery, 14.8V, 4000mAH, 80A
Retract landing gear VQAR03
Linkage Stopper x2
(for retract servo)
GLUE (Purchase separately)
EPOXY A
SILICON
Silicon sealer
CA
Cyanoacrylate Glue
EPOXY B
Epoxy Glue ( 5 minute type)
Epoxy Glue (30 minute type)
TOLLS REQUIRED
Hobby knife
(Purchase separately)
Phillip screw driver
Hex Wrench
Awl
Needle nose Pliers
Sander
Scissors
Wire Cutters
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Masking tape - Straight Edged Ruler - Pen or pencil - Rubbing alcohol - Drill and Assorted Drill Bits
If exposed to direct sunlight and/or heat, wrinkels can appear. Storing the model in a cool place will let the wrinkles disappear. Otherwise, remove wrinkles in covering film with a hair dryer, starting with low temperature. You can fix the corners by using a hot iron.
Bei Sonneneinstrahlung und/oder Wärme kann die Folie erschlaffen bzw. Falten entstehen. Verwenden Sie ein Warumluftgebläse (Haartrockner) um evtl. Falten aus der Folie zu bekommen. Die Kanten können Sie mit einem Bügeleisen behandeln. Nicht zuviel Hitze anwenden !
Symbols used throughout this instruction manual, comprise:
1.5mm
Drill holes using the stated size of drill
(in this case 1.5 mm Ø)
!
Take particular care here
A B
Apply cyano glue Use epoxy glue
CA
Hatched-in areas: remove covering
film carefully
L/R
Assemble left and right sides the same way.
X
Check during assembly that these parts move freely, without binding
Not included.
These parts must be purchased separately
Read through the manual before you begin, so you will have an overall idea of what to do.
CONVERSION TABLE
1.0mm = 3/64”
1.5mm = 1/16”
2.0mm = 5/64”
2.5mm = 3/32”
3.0mm = 1/8”
4.0mm = 5/32”
5.0mm = 13/64”
6.0mm = 15/64”
10mm = 13/32”
12mm = 15/32”
15mm = 19/32”
20mm = 51/64”
25mm = 1”
30mm = 1-3/16”
45mm = 1-51/64”
1-Retract landing gear / Einziehfahrwerk
Trial fit the push rod into the wing. Join the pushrod to the retract gear arm and trial fit the retract into the wing.
Retract push rod Retract gear arm
Retract pushrod
Fahrwerkanlenkgestange
Put the nylon ring
MECHANIC RETRACT
LANDING GEAR
3x20mm screw
(not included)
VQ-AR03 -160223
Retract (option)
Plywood buffer included with retract set.
Bottom view /Ansicht von unten
2mm
After checking that the retract works smoothly, fix the retract on the wing with 3x20mm self tapping screws.
Do the same way with other half wing.
Retract pushrod
WING-TOP
FRONT-VIEW
VQ-AR03 -160223
Retract (option)
2-Joining the wing / Flachenverbindung
! Make sure to glue securely, If not properly glued, a failure in flight may occur.
A B
Nylon wing bolt
Rubber band
(both the top and bottom)
Binder clip
Use epoxy glue to bury the opening
A B Center line
1- Using a pencil, mark the center of the brace.
2- Trial fit the wing joiner into one of the wing panels. It should insert smoothly up to the center line marked above.
3- Slide the other wing half onto the dihedral brace until the wing panel meet. If the fit is over tight, it may be necessary to
lightly sand the dihedral brace.
4- Check for the correct dihedral angle.
5- Mix up some 30 minute epoxy and apply a generous amount of epoxy into the wing joiner cavity of one wing half.
6- Coat one half of the dihedral brace with epoxy up to the center line. Install the epoxy-coated side of the dihedral brace
into the wing joiner cavity up to the center line, marking sure that the “V” of the dihedral brace is positioned correctly
7- Do the same way with the other wing half.
8- Carefully slide the wing halves together, ensuring that they are accurately aligned. Firmly press the two halves
together, allowing the excess epoxy to run out. Clean off the excess epoxy with paper towel and kerosene.
IMPORTANT: Please do not clean off the excess epoxy on the wing with strong solvent or pure alcohol, only use kerosene to keep the colour of your model not fade.
3- Servo tray / Servohalterung
CENTER
WING
SECTION
B
CA
A
CA
C
CA
BOTTOM
Retract servo tray installation
CA
Fahrwerk servohalterung
Retract servo tray
A
Retract servo mount
B
Retract servo mount
C
Cut away only the covering
Schneiden Sie etwas Folie weg
4- Servo Installation
RETRACT SERVO INSTALLATION
Note: The head of servo should be positioned toward the rear of the wing.
CENTER
WING
SECTION
BOTTOM
Install the retract servo onto the retract servo mount and secure it in place with four screw (included with radio set).
Fahrwerkservo
Retract landing gear servo
X
1/16”
1.5mm
5- Retract landing gear linkage / Ruderanlenkung
With the retract and retract servo in the retracted position, mark the position where each of the pushrod will attach to the servo arm, a small piece of masking tape works well for this. Cut off the excess length each rod.
Link the servo and retract gear arm with push rod.
Be sure to adjust the stroke so that the landing gear locks in both up and down position.
Retract servo
Fahrwerkservo
RETRACTED
EINGEFAHREN
EXTENDED
AUSGEFAHREN
Retract gear
Retract gear
6- Electric retract landing gear / Einziehfahrwerk
EXTENDED POSITION
ELECTRIC RETRACT
LANDING GEAR
RETRACTED POSITION
RECEIVER
ON
OFF
GEAR
ELECTRIC RETRACT
LANDING GEAR
2mm
7- Fixed gear / Starres Fahrwerk
Main landing gear
3x12mm screw
..........8
3x20mm screw
......16
Nylon gear strap
.......4
Gear mount
1
3x12mm screw
Bottom view /Ansicht von unten
Nylon gear strap
2
3x20mm
2mm
2mm
3x20mm
3
Ply gear mount flat
Square plastic
Gear mount x 2
2mm
Ply gear mount plate x 2
3x20mm screw
4
Square plastic x 2
8- Fixed gear / Starres Fahrwerk
Wing - bottom view
2mm
CA
ABS Wheel well cover
Bottom view /Ansicht von unten
10- Fixed gear / Starres Fahrwerk
2x6mm screw
..........4
...2
4mm collar
....2
10- Wing bolt flat / Verstarkung
CA
CA
Wing bolt flat
Wing bolt flat 1/8”(3mm)plywood
Cut away only the covering
Bottom view /Ansicht von unten
Using the wing bolt flat as a template, trace around the outside edge of the wing bolt flat and then remove it.
Using a sharp hobby knife, cut away the covering inside the lines. Not to cut into the wood.
Apply the wing bolt flat in place and secure it with CA glue.
11- Wing bolt flat / Verstarkung
Center line
Wing bolt flat
5/32” (4mm)
WING
RIGHT
17/64”
6.5mm
BOTTOM
WRONG
12- Aileron extension cord
13- Aileron servo installation
Keep the aileron extension cord in place using sticker.
2
Aileron extension cord exit hole
1
To one end of the aileron extension cord
Control horn
................2
2x15mm screw
..........4
L/R
Bottom view /Ansicht von unten
14- Linkage
Connector
......2
2mm screw
Aileron pushrod
L/R
Bottom view /Ansicht von unten
15- Air Scoop/wing cover / Olkuhlerattrappe
6x40mm nylon bolt
.........2
Plastic air scoop
Bottom view /Ansicht von unten
15/32”
12mm
CA
Wing cover CA
Wing bolt plat
1/8”(3mm) ply
Cut away the covering inside the line before install the air scoop and wing cover
1-Using the ABS air scoop as a template, trace around the outside edge of the ABS air-scoop,and then remove it.
2-Using a sharp hobby knife, cut away the covering inside the lines. Not to cut into the wood.
3-Apply the ABS air scoop in place and secure with CA glue.
Do the same way with the ABS wing cover.
16- Air Scoop/wing cover / Olkuhlerattrappe
Plastic mount nut
Wing bolt mount
(Ply wood)
Plastic cover
WING
Bottom
Plastic air scoop
Wing bolt plat
6x40 plastic bolt
17- Installing the wing / Tragflacheneinbau
Nylon wing bolt
Bottom view /Ansicht von unten
18- Engine mount - engine / Motoreinbau
5/32x1”
4x25mm screw
...4
Blind-nut
.................4
1/8x5-1/64”
3x20mm screw
...4
1/8”(3mm) nut
.................4
! Align the mark on both mounts
with the mark on the fuselage
! Engine thrust on balk head
is already adjust at factory
B
B’
A
13/64”
5mm
FRONT-VIEW
B=B’
- Using a pencil or felt tipped pen, mark the fire wall where the four
holes are to be drilled
- Remove the engine mount and drill a 13/64”(5mm) hole through
the fire-wall at each of the four marks marked.
A
- Attach the four blind-nut to the fire-wall as show
- Reposition the engine mounts on to the fire-wall and secure them
with four 4x25mm screw
- Reposition the engine on to the engine mounts so the distance
from the prop hub to the fire wall is 5”(127mm)
- Mark the engine mounting plate where the four holes are to be
drilled.
Note: Mark the mounting plate through the engine mounting flanges.
- Remove the engine and drill a 1/8”(3mm) holes through the beam
at each of the four marks made above.
- Reposition the engine on the engine mount beams, aligning it with
the holes. Secure the engine to the engine mount using four
1/8x51/64”(3x25mm) screws.
125~127mm
(5-1/8”)
TOP-VIEW
1/8”
3mm
1.5
! Engine thrust on balk
head is already adjust
at factory
Note: Apply Silicon sealer to each of the 1/8x51/64” screw.
IN CASE OF 2T ENGINE
With hang silencer
FRONT-VIEW
With side silencer
19- Fuel tank / Tankeinbau
1
To muffler
Filler tube
Rubber stopper
3x25mm screw
To engine X
2
3x35 mm screw
After confirming the direction . Insert this assembly, clunk end first, into the fuel tank and tighten and screw the fuel tank cap on firmly.
Ensure that the fuel tank clunk does not touch the rear of the fuel tank.
4mm
Water
Blow 3
Checking for leaks - block the vents and blow into the feed - if in doubt submersing the tank in a blow of water will show up any problems.
Carefully install the fuel tank to ensure that they will not shift during flight (secure the fuel tank in place using foam padding).
4
20- Electric motor / Einbau Elektromotor
5x70mm.......4
5mm nut.......12
5mm washer...16
3mm screw/nut...4
1
2
3mm
CA
Using a aluminum motor mounting plate as a template, mark the plywood
motor mounting plate where the four holes are to be drilled (2).
Remove the aluminum motor mounting plate and drill a 1/8”(3mm) hole
through the plywood at each of the four marks marked .
Note: The aluminum motor mounting included with electric motor set.
B=B’
Firewall
B
SIDE-VIEW / Seitenansicht
B’
125~127mm
(5-1/8”)
A=A’
A
TOP-VIEW / Draufsicht
A’
! Engine thrust on balk head
is already adjust at factory
21- Horizontal stabilizer / Hohenleitwerk
Cut away only the covering both the right and left side
Securely glue together. If coming off during flight, you lose control of your air plane.
Vergewissern Sie sich, sauber geklebt zu haben. Andernfalls konnen Probleme mit der Flugeigenschaft auftreten!
Cut away only the covering both the top and bottom side
B
Both the top and bottom side
A B
B’
A = A’
B = B’
1-Trial fit the horizontal stabilizer in place .
Check the alignment of the horizontal
stabilizer. When you are satisfied with the
alignment, use a pencil to trace around the top and
bottom of the stabilizer where it meets the fuselage.
2-Remove the horizontal stabilizer from the fuselage. Using the
sharp hobby knife, carefully cut away the covering inside the
lines which were marked above.
3-Spread epoxy (30 minute) onto the top and bottom of the horizontal stabilizer
along the area where the covering was removed and to the fuselage where the
horizontal stabilizer mounts.
4-Install the horizontal stabilizer into the fuselage and adust the alignment as described in steep 1
5-Wipe off any excess epoxy using a paper towel and rubbing alcohol.
Allow the epoxy to cure before proceeding to next step.
* WARNING: When removing any covering from the airframe, please ensure that you secure the
cut edge with CA or similar cement. This will ensure the covering remain tight.
A
90
O
90
O
A’
22- Vertical stabilizer / Seitenleiwerk
C C’
A B
Cut away only the covering both the right and left side
C = C’
A B
Both the left and right side
1-Trial fit the vertical stabilizer in place . Check the
alignment of the vertical stabilizer. When you are
satisfied with the alignment, use a pencil to trace
around the right and left of the stabilizer where it
meets the fuselage.
2-Remove the vertical stabilizer from the fuselage.
Using the sharp hobby knife, carefully cut away the
covering inside the lines which were marked above.
3-Spread epoxy (30 minute) onto the right and left and
bottom of the vertical stabilizer along the area where
the covering was removed and to the fuselage where
the vertical stabilizer mounts.
4-Install the vertical stabilizer into the fuselage and
adust the alignment as described in steep 1.
5-Wipe off any excess epoxy using a paper towel and
rubbing alcohol.
Allow the epoxy to cure before proceeding to next step.
Securely glue together. If coming off during flight, you lose control of your air plane.
Vergewissern Sie sich, sauber geklebt zu haben.
Andernfalls konnen Probleme mit der Flugeigenschaft auftreten!
* WARNING: When removing any covering from the airframe, please ensure that you secure the cut edge with CA or similar cement. This will ensure the covering remain tight.
23- Elevator installation / Hohenruder
Securely glue together. If coming off during flight, you lose control of your air plane.
Vergewissern Sie sich, sauber geklebt zu haben. Andernfalls konnen Probleme mit der Flugeigenschaft auftreten!
3/8 in. (9.5mm)
Apply a thin layer of machine oil or petroleum jelly to only the pivot point of the hinges on the elevator, then push the elevator and its hinges into the hinge slots in the trailing edge of the horizontal stabilizer. There should be a minimal hinge gap.
When satisfied with the and alignment, hinge the elevator to the horizontal stabilizer using 5 minute epoxy. Make sure to apply a thin layer of epoxy to the top and bottom of both hinges and to inside the hinge slots. Repeat the previous procedures to hinge the second elevator to the other side of the horizontal stabilizer.
Petroleum jelly
A B
Apply 5 min.
Epoxy both the top and bottom.
Control horn
................3
2x12mm screw
..........6
Hinge STABILIZER
24- Tail gear / Heckspornrad
5/64 in.(2mm) I.D collar Bottom view /Ansicht von unten
2x10mm screw
5 5
Bottom view
D
6
CA
H
3
5
2
4
1
1- Insert the tail wheel pushrod into the hole on the tail gear control
horn (as show).
2- Install the tail wheel control horn in place.
3- Instal the tail wheel gear in place.
4- Secure the tail wheel control horn in place using a 5/64”(2mm) screw set,
Ensure smooth non-binding movement.
5- Installing the tail wheel hatch (H) in place using a four 5/64x25/64”(2x10mm)
self tapping screws.
6- Attach the tail wheel doors (D) in place using CA glue.
2x3mm screw
............1
2x10mm screw
............4
Tail wheel controlhorn
2mm I.D collar
...............1
Tail landing gear
..........1
.................1
Bottom view /Ansicht von unten
25- Radio and battery / Fernsteuerung u .Akku
Battery area
(in case of 2T engine)
Tail wheel push rod
Rudder push rod
X
4-49/64”
(120mm)
2-61/64”
(75mm)
Battery area
(in case of 4T engine)
Elevator push rod
Throttle push rod
Carefully cut a 2-9/32”(58mm) wide area which is 2-61/64”
(75mm) in length through both the covering and the balsa wood. Remove the excess balsa.
Put the battery pack into the box (pre-build at factory) and fasten down with rubber bands or similar, ensuring it will not come loose or rattle during flights.
800-1000mah, flat pack Hatch
2-9/32”
(58mm)
Hatch
2”(51mm)
BOTTOM VIEW
FUSELAGE 2-61/64”(75mm)
BOTTOM
Link the battery wire with the battery extension cord.
Reposition the hatch in place and secure it with CA glue.
26- Linkages / Anlenkungen
Bottom view /Ansicht von unten
Throttle push rod
Elevator push rod
Connector
................2
Elevator push rod
Tail wheel push rod
3mm set Screw
Rudder push rod
Thrott. servo
Elev. servo
Rudder servo
Elevator pushrod
3mm set Screw
2 mm
throttle pushrod
D=.050”(1.2mm)
THROTTLE SERVO
X
2 mm
Elevator pushrod or rudder pusshrod
D=5/64”(2mm)
Tail wheel pushrod
D=.050”(1.2mm)
X
ELEVATOR / RUDDER SERVO
27- Cowling installation / Motorhaube
3/32x25/64” self tapping screw
2.5x10mm
.................4
1/16”
1~2mm
Adhesive tape
Board or transparent plastic
Cut the opening
125mm
Ruler
1-Attach the board or transparent plastic on the side of the fuselage
with the adhesive tape as show.
2-Using a pencil or felt tipped pen trace around the engine head where
it meet the cowl. Cut the opening the board or transparent plastic for
the engine head as marked before.
3-Remove the engine and insert the cowl on to the fuselage so the
distance from the fire wall to the front of the cowl is 4-59/64”(125mm).
Trace around inside the hole on the board or transparent plastic with a
pencil.
4-Remove the cowl from the fuselage and carefully cut the opening for
the engine head as marked above. Do the same way with the hole for
needle-valve.
5-Again. Insert the cowl on to the fuselage and secure it in place with
five 2.5x10mm self tapping screws.
1/16”
1.5mm
1/16”
1.5mm
Cut the opening
28- Balance / Schwerpunkt
5-13/64” (132mm)
2.5x10mm self tapping screw
DO NOT try to fly an out-of-balance model !
Note: If necessary, move the battery pack or add weight to either
the tail or nose until the correct balance is achieved.
Wing center section
29- Control Surface / Ruderausschlage
RUDDER / SEITENRUDER
1-23/64”(35 mm)
1-23/64”(35 mm)
15/64”(
6mm
)
15/64”(
6mm
)
AILERON / QUERRUDER 13/32”(10mm)
13/32”(10mm)
ELEVATOR / HOHENRUDER
IMPORTANT: Flying your model at these throws will provide you with the greatest chance for successful first flights.
If,after you have become accustomed to the way the P-51 flies, you would like to change the throws to suit your taste that is fine. However, too much control throw could make the model difficult to control, so remember, “more is not always better”.
30- Decor / Aufkleber
Note: Cut out the stickers and apply them in the proper area.
Do not peel the backing paper off all at once.
Peel off one corner of the backing and cut off with scissors.
Arrange sticker on model and when satisfied adhere the corner without backing.
Carefully peel back the rest of the backing while at the same time adhering the rest of the sticker.
Try not to make air bubbles, if there are some, carefully puncture sticker
(center of bubble) but not model surface with the tip of the knife or sharp pin and squeeze out the air.
At curves stretch sticker and apply a little heat so that no ceases occur.
Cut off the excess that is produced.
“Fuel cap” Sticker
Sticker
“TUSKEGEE”
Airman
Sticker
Sticker
Sticker
“Fuel cap” Sticker
Sticker
VQA05 “Tuskegee”
474976
Sticker
VQA06 “Shangri-la”
All details are subject to change without notice !
Technische Anderungen und Irrtumer vorbehalten !
IMPORTANT:
Please do not clean your model with pure alcohol, only use liquid soap with water or use glass cleaner to clean on surface of your model to keep the colour not fade.

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