P-51 Mustang Dago Red VooDoo ARF Thread

Product Information

Specifications

• Wingspan: 1580mm
• Length: 1180mm
• Electric Motor: 870 Watt
• Glow Engine: .46 2-T / .70 4-T
• Radio: 6 Channel / 7 Servos

Product Usage Instructions

Safety Notes Before Assembling

This model is highly pre-fabricated and can be built in a very
short time. However, the work which you have to carry out is
important and must be done carefully. The model will only be strong
and fly well if you complete your tasks competently – so please
work slowly, accurately and check every joint, maybe apply more
glue to be safe.

Required for Operation (Purchase Separately)

• 10.5×6 for .40 – 2 cycle engine
• 11×6 for .46 – 2 cycle engine
• 12×6 for .60 – 4 cycle engine
• 12×7 for .70 – 4 cycle engine
• 13×8 for G-46 HP Motor
• Silicone tube
• Extension for aileron servo, retract servo
• Motor Control: 600-700Watt Brushless motor
• Minimum 7 channel radio for airplane with 7 servos
• .46 ~ .50 – 2 cycle .60 ~.70 – 4 cycle
• Li-Po Battery, 5 cell 4500mAh

Glue (Purchase Separately)

• Silicon sealer
• Cyanoacrylate Glue (CA)
• Epoxy Glue (5 minute type)
• Epoxy Glue (30 minute type)

Tools Required (Purchase Separately)

• Hobby knife
• Needle nose pliers
• Phillip screwdriver
• Hex wrench
• Awl
• Sander
• Scissors
• Wire cutters
• Masking tape
• Straight edged ruler
• Pen or pencil
• Rubbing alcohol
• Drill and assorted drill bits

Assembly Instructions

The rectangular hole on the bottom of the flap is pre-cut at the
factory.

1. Servo & Control Horn

Depending on the position of the linkage, determine the location
of the aileron control horn. The horn holes must be perfectly
aligned with the axis of articulation.

Steps:

1. Mark the position of the foot of the horn on the aileron.
2. Using a drill, make two holes.
3. Install the aileron control horn as shown.

Note: Use thin CA for control horn
alignment.

FAQ

Q: Is this model a toy?

A: No, this radio-controlled model is not a toy. If modified or
flown carelessly, it could go out of control and cause serious
human injury or property damage.

Q: Can I fly the airplane indoors?

A: No, always fly it outdoors in safe areas and ensure the
airfield is spacious enough.

Q: What should I do if I am inexperienced?

A: Seek professional advice before flying your airplane if you
are inexperienced.

P51D MUSTANG

Radio control model / Flugmodel

VQA08GY (Obsession)

N151MW
VQA07L (Lady Alice)

GUNNIN’ for GLORY

P51D US.ARMY P51D 5NA SERIAL NO AAF31 36542 CREW WEIGHT 300LBS

23580

VQA07S (Gunnin for glory)

ALL BALSA, PLYWOOD CONSTRUCTION AND ALMOST READY TO FLY
Instruction manual / Montageanleitung

SPECIFICATIONS

Wingspan

1580mm

Length

1180mm

Electric Motor

870 Watt

Glow Engine

.46 2-T / .70 4-T

Radio

6 Channel / 7 Servos

TECHNISCHE DATEN

Spannweiter Lange Elektroantrieb Verbrennerantrieb Fernsteuerung

1580mm 1180mm 870 Watt 7.5cc 2-T / 11cc 4-T 6 Kanal / 7 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.

SAFETY NOTES BEFORE ASSEMBLING
This model is highly pre-fabricated and can be built in a very short time. However, the work which you have to carry out is important and must be done carefully. The model will only be strong and fly well if you complete your tasks competently – so please work slowly, accurately and check every joints, maybe apply more glue to be safe.

REQUIRED FOR OPERATION (Purchase separately)

10.5×6 for .40 – 2 cycle engine 11×6 for .46 – 2 cycle engine 12×6 for .60 – 4 cycle engine 12×7 for .70 – 4 cycle engine 13×8 for G-46 HP Motor.

Silicone tube

Extension for aileron servo, retract servo.
Motor Control
600-700Watt Brushless motor

Minimum 7 channel radio for airplane with 7 servos

.46 ~ .50 – 2 cycle .60 ~.70 – 4 cycle

Li-Po Battery, 5 cell 4500mAh.

GLUE (Purchase separately)

SILICON
Silicon sealer

Cyanoacrylate Glue
CA

EPOXY A EPOXY B

Epoxy Glue ( 5 minute type) Epoxy Glue (30 minute type)

TOLLS REQUIRED (Purchase separately)

Hobby knife Needle nose Pliers

Phillip screw driver

Hex Wrench Awl

Sander

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Scissors

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

Symbols used throughout this instruction manual, comprise:

Drill holes using the stated 1.5mm size of drill
(in this case 1.5 mm Ø)
AB
Use epoxy glue

! Take particular care here
CA Apply cyano glue

Hatched-in areas:
remove covering film carefully

L/R

Assemble left and right sides the same way.

Check during assembly that these parts move freely, without binding
Not included.
X These parts must be purchased separately

P-51D Mustang 1- Servo & Control horn

X

1-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.

2-Mark the position of the “foot” of the horn on the aileron. Then, with the drill, make the 2 holes.

3-Install the aileron control horn as shown.

Thin CA

The rectangular hole on the bottom

CA

of the flap is pre-cut at factory

Control horn Alignment 2x30mm

………………..2 ……….2
2x30mm….4

Do the same way with second wing half.

P-51D Mustang 2- Aileron and flap linkages
SILICON Threadlocker

-Switch on the radio (trims centered) Then mount the ailerons servo horn In neutral position. -The servo horn should be Perpendicular to the servo

YES

175mm rod with clevis one end ……4

2mm connector

……4

3- Joining the wing

NO
Before gluing: – Draw the center line on the wing joiner. – Trial fit each part before gluing . Be certain that there are no gaps.
If the parts will join, but with a gaps, sand or trim the parts a little at a time until the parts meet exactly with no gaps. – Check for the correct dihedral angle

Cut away only the covering

Step 3:1
Draw the center line on the wing joiner
A B 30 min. Epoxy

Step 3:3
Install the epoxy-coated side of the dihedral brace into the wing joiner cavity up to the center line.

AB

Step 3:2

30 min. Epoxy

Coat one half of the dihedral brace with epoxy up to the center line.

P-51 Dago Red 4- Joining the wing Continued
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. Note: The two wing halves roots must fit together perfectly. Clear off the excess epoxy.

Cut away only the covering
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.

Hold the wing halves together with paper clamp and rubber band.
Nylon wing bolt (included)
Rubber band (not include)
Paper clamp (not include)

5- Fixed gear
Main landing gear

Gear mount

Insert the main landing gear into the slot on the gear mount, if necessary, use sander to widen the slot to make this easier.

Step 4:1

CA

3x20mm

Nylon gear strap

3x20mm
2mm

Step 4:2

Step 4:3

Ply gear mount flat
Square plastic

Ply gear mount plate x 2

Gear mount x 2

Step 4:4

2mm
Step 4:5

2mm

…….4 Nylon gear strap
……16 Square plastic x 2 3x20mm screw

P-51D Mustang 6- Fixed gear installation

3x12mm screw ………8

2mm

3x12mm screw 2mm

…..2 ………..2

P-51D Mustang 7- Main wheel
CA
2mm screw ………4

1.5mm CA

CA
CA Note: you can use 2x8mm self tapping screws to fix the plastic cover if possible late you can use retract landing gear

P-51D Mustang 8- Air scoop
6x40mm nylon bolt ………2
Using the plastic air scoop and wing shield as a template, with the pencil, trace around the outside edge of the air scoop and wing shield. then remove it
Using a sharp hobby knife, cut away the covering inside the line, not to cut into the wood.

P-51D Mustang 9- Air scoop Continued

CA Thin CA

CA Thin CA

Plastic cover Plastic cover

WING

Note: This rubber “O” ring keeps the plastic bolt from coming out of the wing.

X Rubber “O” ring or rubber band

6×40 plastic bolt

Plastic air scoop

Plastic mount nut
Wing bolt mount (Ply wood)

WING
Bottom
Plastic air scoop

6×40 plastic bolt

P-51D Mustang 10- Horizontal stabilizer

Cut away only the covering both the right and left side
Step 10:1

When you insert the horizontal stabilizer into the slot on the fuselage, if necessary, use sander to widen the slot to make this easier.
Trial fit the horizontal stabilizer in place .

Step 10:2
When you are satisfied with the alignment, use a pencil to trace around the top and bottom of the horizontal stabilizer where the horizontal stabilizer meet the fuselage.
Remove the horizontal stabilizer from the fuselage. Using the 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.
CA Thin CA glue

B

B’

A = A’ B = B’

A
90O

A’
90O

Step 10:3

Cut away only the covering both the top and bottom sides.

Step 10:4
Use a small glue faucet, Apply the thin CA glue on the horizontal stabilizer where it contacts the fuselage (both the top and bottom sides),and into the slot of the fuselage as show.

Securely glue together. If coming off during flight, you lose control of your air plane.

P-51D Mustang 11- Vertical stabilizer

Step 11:1

S o

Trial fit the vertical stabilizer in place .

o

Step 11:2
When you are satisfied with the alignment, use a pencil to trace around the right and left of the stabilizer where the vertical stabilizer meet the fuselage.
Thin CA CA
Perpendicular
Step 11:4
Use a small glue faucet, Apply the thin CA glue on the vertical stabilizer where it contacts the fuselage (both the left and right sides).

C

C’

C = C’

Cut away only the covering on both sides.

Step 11:3
Remove the vertical stabilizer from the fuselage. Using the 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.

Securely glue together. If coming off during flight, you lose control of your air plane.

P-51D Mustang 12- Elevator & rudder

Securely glue together. If coming

off during flight, you lose control

CA

of your air plane.

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.
Do the same way with rudder.

Control horn …………….3
2x12mm screw ……….
13- Tail wheel
2mm I.D collar
3

Thin CA glue

Hinge ELEVATOR

STABILIZER

BOTTOM-VIEW
2

5

5

Bottom view

2x10mm screw

6 D

CA

H
5

1- Insert the tail wheel pushrod (1.2x800mm with “Z” bend one end) into the hole on the tail gear control as shown.
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 2mm screw set, Ensure smooth non-binding movement.
5- Installing the tail wheel hatch (H) in place using a four 2x10mm self tapping screws.
6- Attach the tail wheel doors (D) in place using CA glue.

4

1

2x3mm screw
…………1
2x10mm screw
…………4
Tail wheel controlhorn

2mm I.D collar
……………1
Tail landing gear
……….1

……………..1

P-51D Mustang 14- Engine mount & Engine

! Align the mark on both engine mount beams with the mark on the firewall.

B

A

B’

Step 14:1

B=B’

FRONT-VIEW

Attach the engine mount beams onto the fire-wall so the distance between of two engine mount beams is “A”,and B=B’ as show. Secure the engine mount beams onto the fire-wall with litter CA glue.

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 5mm hole through 5mm the fire-wall at each of the four marks marked.
Step 14:2

4mm blind-nut

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 hex bolts.

Step 14:3

4x25mm hex bolt …4
Blind-nut ……………..4

3x20mm hex bolt …4
3mm nut ……………..4

Position the engine on to the engine mounts so the distance from the prop hub to the fire wall is 127mm Mark the engine mounting plate where the four holes are to be drilled. Note: Mark the mounting plate through the engine mounting flanges.
125~127mm

1.5

TOP-VIEW

! Engine thrust on balk head is already adjust at factory

3mm
Step 14:5

Remove the engine and drill a 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 3x25mm hex bolts.
Note: Apply Silicon sealer to each of the 3x20mm hex bolt.

P-51D Mustang 15- Fuel tank

Rubber stopper

To muffler Filler tube

X To engine

Blow Water
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).

16- Electric motor

Using a aluminum motor mounting plate as a template, mark the plywood motor mounting plate where the four holes are to be drilled.
Step 16:1

3mm

Remove the aluminum motor mounting plate and drill a 3mm hole through the plywood at each of the four marks marked .
Step 16:2

! Align the mark on wooden motor

F1

mounting plate with the mark on

the fire-wall.

Using a wooden motor mounting plate as a template, mark the fire-wall where the four holes are to be drilled.
Step 16:3

Fuselage – Front-view

P-51D Mustang 17- Electric motor Continued
Remove the wooden motor mounting plate and drill a 5mm hole through the fire- wall at each of the four marks marked .
5mm
Step 17:1

3mm hex bolt / nut…4

Attach the four 5x70mm bolts and nuts to the fire-wall as shown.
Step 17:2

Secure the Motor to the wooden motor mounting plate using the four 3mm hex bolts.
5x70mm bolt…..4 5mm nut……….12 5mm washer…16
SIDE-VIEW 121~ 123mm
B

Step 17:3
18- Servo & Battery tray
Fuselage Bottom-view

B’ B=B’ Rudder servo
Elevaror servo

P-51

Li-po battery tray

P-51D Mustang 19- Elevator & Rudder linkages

P-51

Insert the Li-po battery tray into the fuselage as shown in the figure. Secure it in place with CA glue or Epoxy glue. ..
X
Li-po battery

Tail wheel push-rod

Rudder push-rod

Elevator push-rod Elevator push-rod

2x100mm pushrod ………….2
1.2x800mm pushrod ………….1
2x950mm pushrod and clevis …..3
3 holes connector
…………………2

P-51D Mustang 20- Cowling
Attach the board or transparent plastic on the side of the fuselage with the adhesive tape as show.
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.

Adhesive tape

Board or transparent plastic

Step 20:1 Cut the opening
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 125mm. Trace around inside the hole on the board or transparent plastic with a pencil.
Step 20:2

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.
Step 20:3

125mm

Ruler

125mm

Again. Insert the cowl on to the fuselage and secure it in place with four 2.5x10mm self tapping screws.
Step 20:4

Cut the opening 1/16″ 1~2mm

1.5mm
2.5x10mm self tapping screw ……………..4

1.5mm

P-51D Mustang 21- Sticker

VQA08GY (Obsession)

Fuel cap

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.

Black sticker White sticker (Apply on the top and bottom of ailerons)

VQA08GY (Obsession)
Sticker “Obsession” sticker

P51D US.ARMY P51D 5NA SERIAL NO AAF31 36542 CREW WEIGHT 300LBS

Fuel cap
MR J

474976

White stripe sticker (apply on the bottom) Black stripe sticker (apply on the bottom)

VQA07S (Gunnin for glory)

GUNNIN’ for GLORY

P51D US.ARMY P51D 5NA SERIAL NO AAF31 36542 CREW WEIGHT 300LBS

Fuel cap

Sticker 23580

Sticker

Sticker Sticker

White stripe sticker (apply on the bottom) Black stripe sticker (apply on the bottom)

Lady Alice version

Sticker

Sticker

Fuel cap

Sticker N151MW

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.

P-51D Mustang 22- Sticker
Sticker

VQA07HJ ” Happy Jack”
Fuel cap

Sticker

Sticker

23- Balance

P-51D “HAPPY JACK’S” VQ MODELS

P-51D HAPPY JACK

THE CENTER OF GRAVITY IS LOCATED 132mm BACK FROM THE LEADING EDGE OF THE WING, AT THE FUSELAGE. BALANCE A PLANE UPSIDE DOWN WITH THE FUEL TANK EMPTY.

132mm

P-51D Mustang 24- Balance continued
1- Mount the wing to the fuselage. Using a couple of pieces of masking tape, place them on the top side of the wing (132mm) back from the leading edge, at the fuselage sides.
2- Lift the airplane. Place your fingers on the masking tape and carefully lift the plane.
3- If the nose of the plane falls, the plane is heavy nose. To correct this, move the battery pack further back in the fuselage. If the tail of plane falls, the plane is tail heavy. To correct this, move the battery forward or if this is not possible, stick weight onto the firewall. When balanced correctly, the airplane should level or slightly nose down when you lift it up with your fingers.
LATERAL BALANCE: After you have balanced a plane on the CG, you should laterally balance it. Doing this will help the airplane track straighter.
1- Turn the airplane upside down. Attach one loop of heavy string to the engine crankshaft and one to the tail wheel wire. With the wing level, carefully lift the airplane by the string. This may require two people to make easier.
2- If one side of the wing fall, that side is heavier than the opposite. Add small amounts of lead weight to the bottom side of the lighter wing half’s wing tip. Follow this procedure until the wing stays level when you lift the airplane.
DO NOT try to fly an out-of-balance model !

25- Control surface

RUDDER
Note: Measure rudder’s biggest place

32mm 32mm

Position for right diagram

12mm 12mm
ELEVATOR
Note: Measure elevator’s biggest place
AILERON

Position for right diagram
8mm 8mm

FLAP

Take off 10mm Landing 22mm

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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