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Thank you for purchasing the Model Tech Mini Mach Racer EP ARF. We're confident that the quality of your new aircraft meets 
and even exceeds your expectations. Before completing the final assembly of your new aircraft, please carefully read through 
these assembly instructions in their entirety. Doing so will ensure your success the first time around!

These assembly instructions are designed to guide you through the entire assembly process of your new aircraft in the least amount of 
time possible. Along the way you'll learn how to properly assemble your new aircraft and also learn tips that will help you in the future.  
We have listed some of our recommendations below. Please read through them before beginning assembly.

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  Please read through each step before beginning assembly. You 

should find the layout very complete and straightforward. Our goal 

is to guide you through assembly without any of the headaches and 
hassles that you might expect.

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  There  are  check  boxes  next  to  each  procedure. After  you 

complete a procedure, check off the box. This will help prevent you 
from losing your place.

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  Cover your work table with brown paper or a soft cloth, both to 

protect the table and to protect the parts.

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  Keep a couple of small bowls or jars handy to put the small parts 

in after you open the accessory bags.

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  We're all excited to get a new aircraft in the air, but take your 

time. This will ensure you build a straight, strong and great flying 

aircraft.

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important point or an assembly hint.

This R/C aircraft is not a toy! If misused or abused, it can cause serious bodily injury and/or damage to property. Fly only in open 

areas and preferably at a dedicated R/C flying site. We suggest having a qualified instructor carefully inspect your aircraft before its first 
flight. Please carefully read and follow all instructions included with this aircraft, your radio control system and any other components 

purchased separately.

Model Tech guarantees this kit to be free from defects in both material and workmanship at the date of purchase. This does not cover any component 

parts damaged by use, misuse or modification. 

in no case shall Model Tech's liability exceed the original cost of the purchased kit.

In that Model Tech has no control over the final assembly or material used for final assembly, no liability shall be assumed for any damage resulting from 
the use by the user of the final user-assembled product. By the act of using the final user-assembled product, the user accepts all resulting liability.

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iNTroduCTioN

SAFeTy WArNiNG

our GuArANTee

INTRODUCTION ..........................................................................2

SAFETY WARNING .....................................................................2

OUR GUARANTEE ......................................................................2

OUR RECOMMENDATIONS .......................................................3

A NOTE ABOUT COVERING MATERIAL ....................................3

LITHIUM POLYMER BATTERY WARNINGS - PLEASE READ ...4

TOOLS AND SUPPLIES REQUIRED ..........................................5

KIT CONTENTS ...........................................................................5

TIPS FROM THE PROS ...............................................................6

CONTROL SURFACE HINGING ..................................................6

ELEVON CONTROL SYSTEM INSTALLATION ...........................7

LANDING SKID AND MOTOR INSTALLATION ...........................9

VERTICAL STABILISERS INSTALLATION ................................12

FINAL ASSEMBLY ......................................................................13

C/G AND BALANCING ...............................................................15

AIRCRAFT SETUP INFORMATION ...........................................15

CONTROL THROWS .................................................................16

PREFLIGHT CHECK AND SAFETY ..........................................17

REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST ...................................................17

PRODUCT EVALUATION SHEET ..............................................19

ProduCT eVAluATioN SheeT

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 Model Tech Mini Mach racer eP ArF # MT3211C

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Summary of Contents for Mini Mach Racer

Page 1: ...l Wing Area 250 Square Inches 16 13dm2 l Length 18 Inches 457mm Weight RTF 16 Ounces 454gr l Wing Loading 9 5 Ounces Square Foot 28 12gr dm2 Functions Elevons Electronic Elevon Mixing and Throttle l Motor Required 2208 09 Brushless Outrunner Electronic Speed Control Required 18 Amp Brushless l Battery Required 3 Cell 950mAH LiPO l Great Flight Characteristics High Speed Yet Stable Flight Envelope ...

Page 2: ...sclose the information it collects to outside parties Global Hobby Distributors does not sell trade or rent your personal information to others Your privacy is important to us 1 Kit Model Tech Mini Mach Racer EP ARF MT3211C 2 Where did you learn about this kit q Magazine Ads q Friend q Hobby Shop q Other q Internet 3 What influenced you the most to buy this kit q Magazine Ads q Price q Type of Mod...

Page 3: ...e mini mach racer EP arf You will need to use a 4 or more channel transmitter that features elevon mixing two 9 gram micro servos and a micro or mini receiver with matching crystal At a minimum the transmitter should also feature dual rates servo reversing and end point adjustments Do not use short range micro receivers If your transmitter does not feature elevon mixing you will need to purchase a...

Page 4: ...ve installed and tightened all of the servo horn retaining screws l Double check that the receiver ESC and flight battery are properly secured into place There s nothing worse than the flight battery coming loose during flight l Double check the balance of the aircraft Do this with the flight battery installed l Check the control surfaces They should all move in the correct direction and not bind ...

Page 5: ...ng and general sport flying Of course you can adjust these control throws to suit your particular style and tastes but realize that the aircraft will be extremely control sensitive and more difficult to control with higher control throws particularly at high speeds q After you re finished adjusting the control throws you need to cut two 1 4 6mm lengths of silicone fuel tubing and slide one piece o...

Page 6: ... are hinging the elevon q Working with one elevon for now push two T Pins through the centre of each of the three hinges q Remove the two elevons and the six C A style hinges from the wing C G AND BALANCING Balance Point C G IMPORTANT It is critical that your aircraft be balanced correctly Incorrectly balancing your aircraft can cause your aircraft to lose control and crash Once you have flown and...

Page 7: ... q Cut away the covering material from over the air exit hole in the back of the radio compartment q Push the elevon and hinges into the corresponding three hinge slots in the trailing edge of the wing q Slide one hinge into each of the three hinge slots in the elevon making sure that you push each hinge in up to the T Pins IMPORTANT Don t glue the hinges into the elevon yet q Allow the C A to dry...

Page 8: ...he servo mounting screws q Formula 560 Canopy Glue q 2 Philips Head Screwdriver q Wire Cutters q Modeling Knife q Scissors q Straight Edge Ruler q 220 Grit Sandpaper with Sanding Block q Masking Tape q 1 Canopy q 1 Hook and Loop Material q Paper Towels q Soldering Iron q Solder q Heat Shrink q Heat Gun q Heat Sealing Iron q White Covering Material 1 2 x 24 1 3cm x 61cm FINAL ASSEMBLY You ll Need t...

Page 9: ...gle to make sure that the vertical stabiliser is perpendicular to the wing q Repeat the previous procedures to align and install the second vertical stabiliser on the other half of the wing Step 2 installing the Vertical STABILISERs q Enlarge the hole in one servo arm that is 3 8 10mm out from the centre of the servo horn using a 1 16 1 6mm diameter drill bit q Install the Z Bend in one pushrod wi...

Page 10: ... of 4 hole radial backplate mounts of motors within the specifications of the aircraft If your motor s backplate mount uses a different mounting hole pattern you will need to drill new mounting holes and reinstall the blind nuts to match q Install the backplate mount included with your motor onto your brushless outrunner motor following the procedures in your motor s user s guide Step 3 installing...

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