VQ P-51D VooDoo Instruction Manual
The vq P-51D VooDoo is a radio-controlled model airplane, ready to fly with a few simple assembly steps. It features a 57.5-inch wingspan, 50-inch length, and is designed for .46 2T or .70 4T engines, or an electric equivalent. The model comes with detailed instructions for assembly and includes components like the retract servo, retract landing gear, and fixed gear options. The instructions also cover important safety precautions to ensure a safe and enjoyable flying experience.
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RADIO CONTROL MODEL / RC FLUGMODELL INSTRUCTION MANUAL SPECIFICATIONS Wingspan.......57.5 in. / 146cm Length...............50 in. / 127cm Engine................46 2T / .70 4T or Electric equivalent. Radio..................4 ~ 6 channel Almost ready to fly WARNING! This radio control model is not a toy. If modified or flow carelessly it could go out of control and cause serious bodily injury or property damage. Before flying your airplane, ensure the air field is spacious enough. Always fly it outdoors in safe areas with no debris or obstacles. REQUIRED FOR OPERATION (Purchase separately) 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 13x8 for G-46 HP Motor. Extension for aileron servo, retract servo. Motor Control Retract landing gear VQAR03 16023 Minimum 5 channel radio for airplane with 5 servos .Motor control x1 .Elevator x1 .Rudder x1 .Aileron x2 .60 ~.70 - 4 cycle .46 ~ .50 - 2 cycle Retract servo x1 G-46 HP Motor or equivalent. Linkage Stopper x2 (for retract servo) Silicone tube Li-Po Battery, 5 cell 4500mAh. GLUE (Purchase separately) Cyanoacrylate Glue SILICON Silicon sealer Epoxy Glue ( 5 minute type) EPOXY A CA Epoxy Glue (30 minute type) EPOXY B TOLLS REQUIRED (Purchase separately) Hex Wrench Hobby knife Phillip screw driver Awl Needle nose Pliers Scissors Sander Wire Cutters ......................................................... ......................................................... ......................................................... ......................................................... ......................................................... ......................................................... ......................................................... ......................................................... ......................................................... ......................................................... ......................................................... Masking tape - Straight Edged Ruler - Pen or pencil - Rubbing alcohol - Drill and Assorted Drill Bits The pre-covered film on ARF kit may wrinkle due to variations of temperature. Smooth out as explained right. * Use an iron or heat gun. Start as low setting. Increase the setting if necsessary. If it is too high, you may damage the film Low setting 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 Hatched-in areas: remove covering film carefully Apply cyano glue Assemble left and right L/R sides the same way. A B Use epoxy glue CA Check during assembly that these parts move freely, without binding X 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 3.0mm = 1/8” 1.0mm = 3/64” 4.0mm = 5/32” 1.5mm = 1/16” 5.0mm = 13/64” 2.0mm = 5/64” 6.0mm = 15/64” 2.5mm = 3/32” 10mm = 13/32” 12mm = 15/32” 15mm = 19/32” 20mm = 51/64” 25mm = 1” 30mm = 1-3/16” 45mm = 1-51/64” 1- Joining the wing Cut the opening hole (½”x1/2”) throughout the balsa wood for the aileron extension cord exit. WING - TOP VIEW WING ROOT Using the thread (pre-installed at factory) to slide the aileron extension cord into the wing half. Thread (pre-installed at factory) Secure one end of the aileron extension cord with adhesive tape Do the same way with other wing half. 2- Joining the wing Hold the wing halves together with binder clip and rubber band (not include) Note: The two wing halves roots must fit together perfectly. ! Make sure to glue securely, If not properly glued, a failure in flight may occur. Nylon wing bolt Rubber band (both the top and bottom) A B A B Use epoxy glue to bury the opening Binder clip Center line TOP VIEW 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. 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- Retract servo tray CA CENTER WING SECTION Retract servo mount B CA C Retract servo mount A B Secure one end of the aileron extension cord with adhesive tape C BOTTOM CA servo tray A Retract 1/8(3mm plywood) TOP VIEW CA Retract servo tray installation Cut away only the covering 4- Servo Installation TOP VIEW RETRACT SERVO INSTALLATION Note: The head of servo should be positioned toward the rear of the wing. Retract landing gear servo X CENTER WING SECTION BOTTOM 1/16” 1.5mm Install the retract servo onto the retract servo mount and secure it in place with four screw (included with radio set). 5- Retract landing gear installation Trial fit the push rod into the wing. Join the pushrod to the retract gear arm and trial fit the retract into the wing. 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 push rod 3x20mm screw (not included) Retract gear arm Put the nylon ring VQ-AR03 -160223 Retract (option) Plywood buffer included with retract set. Retract pushrod BOTTOM-VIEW 2mm Retract pushrod FRONT-VIEW RETRACT SERVO WING-TOP VQ-AR03 -160223 Retract (option) 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. 6- Retract landing gear Installation Retract servo Retract gear Retract gear RETRACTED EXTENDED WING TOP-VIEW 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. 7- Electric retract landing gear / Einziehfahrwerk ELECTRIC RETRACT LANDING GEAR EXTENDED POSITION RETRACTED POSITION ELECTRIC RETRACT LANDING GEAR ON GEAR RECEIVER OFF 2mm Bottom view /Ansicht von unten 8- Fixed gear / Starres Fahrwerk 3x20mm Main landing gear 3x12mm screw ..........8 3x20mm screw ......16 2mm Nylon gear strap Ply gear mount flat 2mm Gear mount Square plastic Nylon gear strap .......4 1 3x12mm screw 2 3x20mm Gear mount x 2 2mm 3x20mm screw Ply gear mount plate x 2 4 Square plastic x 2 Wing - bottom view 2mm 3 9- Fixed gear / Starres Fahrwerk CA ABS Wheel well cover Bottom view /Ansicht von unten 10- Fixed gear / Starres Fahrwerk 2x6mm screw ..........4 CA 4mm collar ...2 ....2 11- Wing bolt flat / Verstarkung Wing bolt flat 1/8”(3mm)plywood Wing bolt flat CA 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. Center line Wing bolt flat 5/32” (4mm) 12- Wing bolt flat / Verstarkung Drill the holes throughout the wing bolt plat , from the top to the bottom of the wing. WRONG RIGHT TOP 17/64” 6.5mm WING BOTTOM -Switch on the radio (trims centered) then mount the ailerons servo horn in neutral position. -The servo horn should be perpendicular to the servo 13- Aileron servo installation YES NO BOTTOM VIEW Adhesive tape Connect the aileron extension cord to the aileron servo and secure with adhesive tape before install the aileron servo on to the wing. Do the same way with second aileron servo. Hinge Line/Control horn Alignment 14- Aileron linkage Plastic control horn Connector ......2 A ....................2 ......2 2x20mm screw ..............4 Aileron push rod ..2 IL E R O WING BOTTOM-VIEW Depending on the position of the linkage, determine the location of aileron control horn. The horn holes must be perfectly aligned with the axis of articulation. Mark the position of the “foot” of the horn on the aileron. Then, with the drill, make the 2 holes. Install the aileron control horn as shown. 2mm screw N Aileron pushrod 15- Air Scoop/wing cover 6x40mm nylon bolt 15/32” 12mm Plastic air scoop .........2 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 BOTTOM-VIEW 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. Plastic mount nut 16- Air Scoop/wing cover Wing bolt mount (Ply wood) WING Wing bolt plat Bottom Plastic cover Plastic air scoop 6x40 plastic bolt 17- Installing the wing Nylon wing bolt BOTTOM-VIEW Securely glue together. If coming off during flight, you lose control of your air plane. 18- Horizontal stabilizer Vergewissern Sie sich, sauber geklebt zu haben. Andernfalls konnen Probleme mit der Flugeigenschaft auftreten! Cut away only the covering both the right and left side B’ B Cut away only the covering both the top and bottom side* A = A’ B = B’ Both the top and bottom side A 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. A 90 A’ O 90 O * 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. 19- Vertical stabilizer Cut away only the covering both the right and left side* Both the left and right side A B 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. Allow the epoxy to cure before proceeding to next step. IMPORTANT: Please do not clean off the excess epoxy with strong solvent or pure alcohol, only use kerosene to keep the colour of your model not fade. CA Thin CA Control horn 5-Push the rudder and its hinges into the hinge slots in the trailing edge of the vertical stabilizer. There should be a minimal hinge gap. When satisfied with the and alignment, hinge the rudder to the vertical stabilizer using thin CA glue. Make sure to apply a thin CA glue to the left and right of both hinges and to inside the hinge slots. C = C’ C C’ Securely glue together. If coming off during flight, you lose control of your air plane. ...........1 2x12mm ......2 * 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. 20- Elevator installation Vergewissern Sie sich, sauber geklebt zu haben. Andernfalls konnen Probleme mit der Flugeigenschaft auftreten! Securely glue together. If coming off during flight, you lose control of your air plane. CA 3/8 in. (9.5mm) 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 thin CA glue. Make sure to apply a thin CA glue 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. Control horn 5 ................2 5 2x12mm screw ..........4 Bottom view 21- Tail gear 2x10mm screw 5/64 in.(2mm) I.D collar D 6 CA BOTTOM-VIEW H 3 5 2 4 2x3mm screw 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. ............1 2x10mm screw 2mm I.D collar ...............1 ............4 Tail landing gear ..........1 Tail wheel controlhorn .................1 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. 1 22- Engine mount - engine 5/32x1” 4x25mm screw 1/8x5-1/64” 3x20mm screw Blind-nut 1/8”(3mm) nut ...4 ! Align the mark on both mounts with the mark on the fuselage A A .................4 ...4 .................4 B A B’ FRONT-VIEW B=B’ 13/64” 5mm - 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. - Reposition the engine mounts on to the fire-wall. Attach the four blind-nut to the fire-wall as show. Secure them with four 4x25mm screw. - Position the engine on to the engine mounts so the distance from the prop hub to the fire wall is 5-1/8”(127mm) - Mark the engine mounting plate where the four holes are to be drilled. Note: Mark the mounting plate through the engine mounting flanges. 5-1/8” TOP-VIEW 125~127mm (5-1/8”) 1.5 ! Engine thrust on balk head is already adjust at factory 1/8” 3mm - 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. Note: Apply Silicon sealer to each of the 1/8x51/64” screw. 1 23- Fuel tank 2 To muffler Filler tube Rubber stopper 3x25mm screw To engine X 3x35 mm screw 4mm After confirming the direction . Insert this assembly, clunk end first, into the fuel tank and tighten and screw the fuel tank cap on firmly. 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 24- Electric motor 3mm CA 2 1 Using a aluminum motor mounting plate as a template, mark the plywood motor mounting plate where the four holes are to be drilled (2). 3 4 Remove the aluminum motor mounting plate and drill a 1/8”(3mm) hole through the plywood at each of the four marks marked . Firewall SIDE-VIEW TOP-VIEW A B B=B’ Note: The aluminum motor mounting included with electric motor set. A=A’ B’ 125~127mm (5-1/8”) 25- Radio and battery A’ Tail wheel push rod Rudder push rod Battery area (in case of 2T engine) ! Engine thrust on balk head is already adjust at factory X BOTTOM VIEW 4-49/64” (120mm) 2-61/64” (75mm) Battery area (in case of 4T engine) Elevator push rod Throttle push rod 800-1000mah, flat pack Hatch 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. 2-9/32” (58mm) FUSELAGE BOTTOM Hatch 2”(51mm) BOTTOM VIEW 2-61/64”(75mm) Link the battery wire with the battery extension cord. Reposition the hatch in place and secure it with CA glue. 26- Linkages Throttle push rod Elevator push rod BOTTOM VIEW Thrott. servo Elev. servo Rudder servo Elevator push rod Rudder push rod Tail wheel push rod Elevator pushrod 3mm set Screw 3mm set Screw throttle pushrod D=.050”(1.2mm) 2 mm 2 mm Connector X ................2 2mm ....................3 THROTTLE SERVO 27- Cowling installation Adhesive tape X ELEVATOR / RUDDER SERVO 1/16” 1~2mm 3/32x25/64” self tapping screw 2.5x10mm .................4 Board or transparent plastic Cut the opening 125mm 1/16” 1.5mm Elevator pushrod or rudder pusshrod D=5/64”(2mm) Tail wheel pushrod D=.050”(1.2mm) 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 Cut the opening 2.5x10mm self tapping screw 28- Decor 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. FUELS CHAMPION AEROSPACE 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. All details are subject to change without notice ! 29- Balance Technische Anderungen und Irrtumer vorbehalten ! 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. 5-13/64” (132mm) Wing center section 30 Control Surface 15/64”(6mm) 15/64”(6mm) AILERON STROKE 1-23/64”(35 mm) RUDDER STROKE 1-23/64”(35 mm) 13/32”(10mm) ELEVATOR STROKE 13/32”(10mm) 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. ">
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Key Features
- Ready-to-fly (ARF)
- 57.5-inch wingspan
- 50-inch length
- .46 2T/.70 4T compatible
- Electric power option
- Retract landing gear
- Detailed instructions
Frequently asked questions
What engine is recommended for the vq P-51D VooDoo?
The manual suggests a .46 2T or .70 4T engine, or an electric equivalent. Ensure to purchase a suitable engine separately.
Does the vq P-51D VooDoo include a radio system?
The model requires a 4-6 channel radio system, purchased separately.
What is the purpose of the retract landing gear?
The retract landing gear allows the landing gear to be retracted into the wings during flight, improving aerodynamics and performance.