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Optional items you may choose to add 

 

Servo extension safety clips. 

 

Landing gear kit (for land-based operations).

 

 

III.  SPECIAL FEATURES 

 

True-to-scale multi-engine power system with six pylon-mounted nacelles. 

 

Balsa and plywood construction semi-scale model of this unique and historic golden-era aircraft. 

 

Major assemblies are preassembled and prepainted or precovered in Mylar. 

 

True-to-scale “bench” surfaces on the tops of the ailerons and elevators. 

 

Hatch on each engine nacelle. 

 

Hatch on nose for easy access to batteries and radio-system switch. 

 

Hatch on rear turtledeck for water-rudder servo installation and mantainance. 

 

Includes 12 ESC throttle-control wires and 24 ESC-to-battery wires preinstalled in the wing’s center 
section. Simply solder your favorite connectors to the ends of the ESC-to-battery wires. 

 

Designed for electric, but may be converted to glow. 

 

Capability for optional land operation. 

NOTE:  

When a receiver battery is 
used to power your radio 

system, the battery-

eliminator circuits built 
into the ESCs are not used;  

using our custom made two 
conductor 1-to-6 multi-

harnesses ensures the ESC’s 
red leads are safely isolated 

from each other and from 
your receiver battery. 

The twelve ESC throttle-
control extensions are 

included and preinstalled 
in the wing’s center section. 

 

RECEIVER: 

Throttle (fronts) 
Throttle (rears) 
Ailerons 
Elevators 
Rudders 

ESC

#10 

ESC

#11 

ESC

#12 

ESC

#4 

ESC

#5 

ESC

#6 

ESC

#9 

ESC

#3 

ESC

#8 

ESC

#1 

ESC

#2 

ESC

#7 

LEFT 

AILERON 

SERVO 

RIGHT 

AILERON 

SERVO 

NiMH 

RECEIVER 

BATTERY 

RECEIVER 

SWITCH 

LEFT 

ELEVATOR 

SERVO 

RIGHT 

ELEVATOR 

SERVO 

RUDDER 

SERVO 

WATER 

RUDDER 

SERVO 

48” 

(or      

   2 ea. 

  

24

”) 

18”

 

24”

 

30”

 

30”

 

30”

 

30”

 

30”

 

30”

 

24”

 

24”

 

24”

 

24”

 

18”

 

18”

 

18”

 

18”

 

1-to-6 

1-to-6 

Summary of Contents for DORNIER DO X

Page 1: ...arrived at New York City on August 27 1931 where thousands of sightseers visited the Glenn Curtiss Airport now LaGuardia Airport to tour this leviathan of the air Although very popular with the public...

Page 2: ...ranus 25A ESC each powered by a 3S minimum 2 200 mAh LiPo battery or as recommended for your motors and a LiPo battery charger suitable for your batteries Twelve 8x6 inch 3 blade propellers six with n...

Page 3: ...s center section Simply solder your favorite connectors to the ends of the ESC to battery wires Designed for electric but may be converted to glow Capability for optional land operation NOTE When a re...

Page 4: ...educe the number of batteries to plug in before and after each flight the customer has the option to use 2 or 4 LiPo batteries with mAh and C ratings high enough to supply power to 6 or 3 of the motor...

Page 5: ...rers all wishing to help ensure your safe enjoyment of this hobby VI SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ASSEMBLY TIPS IMPORTANT READ THIS SECTION BEFORE YOU BEGIN ASSEMBLY 1 This product should not be considered a to...

Page 6: ...and strengthen the wood where the screws are to be installed 13 If Mylar hides a CA hinge s slot find and open the slot by carefully pressing with a fingernail or sharp hobby knife 14 If you are not a...

Page 7: ...g damaged or unsatisfactory part please read the following after sales service and return policy and instructions 1 Inspect your order upon delivery for any missing damaged or unsatisfactory part s If...

Page 8: ...rods on top to clear the wing bolts and water rudder hatch on rear turtle deck Make sure it is glued strong and well sealed against leaks Install water rudder and servo Install elevator operated by 2...

Page 9: ...o NOT glue them on to the fuselage tail at this time Test fit then install tail struts with struts C and D as shown below Check the angle of the vertical fin and horizontal fin then glue them to the f...

Page 10: ...with epoxy making sure there will be no leaks Test fit and install the wing struts Glue struts E F and G into the openings in the lower stub wing If necessary glue small wood blocks inside fuselage to...

Page 11: ...es through these holes Solder connectors to the battery cables on both ends Do not remove the numbers on the cables Test fit the nacelles onto the stands Face the larger end of each nacelle toward the...

Page 12: ...Rear facing motors with their ESCs M 10 M 11 M 12 M 9 M 8 M 7 M 1 M 2 M 3 M 4 M 5 M 6 Banana connec tors Install your choice of ESC to LiPo connectors Banana connec tors ESC 10 ESC 11 ESC 12 ESC 4 ES...

Page 13: ...anels then glue the wing rod into the center section s outer wing rod tube If necessary the outer wing panels can be removed for transportation or storage Connect the preinstalled throttle control ext...

Page 14: ...ane is done entirely at your own risk PLEASE ENJOY YOUR HOBBY AND FLY SAFELY Manufactured by Maxford USA RC Model Mfg Inc Distributed by Maxford USA RC Model Distribution Inc 15939 Illinois Avenue B C...

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