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REQUIRED ITEMS

We, as the kit manufacturer, provide you with a top quality,
thoroughly tested kit and instructions, but ultimately the
quality and

fl

yability of your

fi

nished model depends

on how you build it; therefore, we cannot in any way
guarantee the performance of your completed model,
and no representations are expressed or implied as to the
performance or safety of your completed model.

REMEMBER:

Take your time and follow the instructions

to end up with a well-built model that is straight and true.

REQUIRED ITEMS

■

Screwdrivers – Phillips & Flat

■

Scissors

■

Pliers, regular & needle-nose

■

Felt-Tipped Pen (TOPQ2510)

Optional Tools and Supplies

■

PRO

™

Threadlocker (GPMR6060)

■

1/2 oz. [15g] Medium Pro CA+ (GPMR6007)

■

CA applicator tips (HCAR3780)

■

2 oz. [60g] Foam Safe CA Activator (GPMR6035)

■

CA debonder (GPMR6039)

■

#11 Hobby knife w/ 5 blades (EXLR9018)

■

#11 blades (5-pack, EXLR0011)

■

Masking tape

■

Great Planes Stick-on lead weights (GPMQ4485)

■

Great Planes 4-Step Prop Reamer, standard (GPMQ5005)

■

1/4

″

[6.4mm] drill bit

Battery & Charger Recommendations

The following batteries and chargers are recommended for

this model.

Batteries

■

Flyzone

™

1800mAh 11.1V LiPo Battery (HCAA3840)

■

SuperTigre

®

1800mAh 11.1V 15C LiPo Battery (SUPP1050)

■

SuperTigre 2100mAh 11.1V 15C LiPo Battery (SUPP1060)

Chargers

■

Great Planes ElectriFly

™

Triton EQ

™

AC/DC Charger

(GPMM3155)

OR

■

Great Planes

®

ElectriFly PolyCharge4

™

LiPo battery

charger (GPMM3015)

WITH

■

Great Planes ElectriFly Equinox

™

LiPo cell balancer

(GPMM3160)

ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS

Replacement parts are available from Tower Hobbies for your
P-51. Our order assistance representatives are ready to answer

your questions or to place your order. Call us at (800) 637-6050.

Order

Number

Description

REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST

Wing Set
Fuselage
Horizontal Stabilizer Set
Cowl
Hatch
Landing Gear Set
Decals
Servo
Wing Joiner Tube Set
Tail Wheel Set
Belly Scoop
Nylon Wing bolt 2 pcs.
Spinner
Motor

TOWA6070
TOWA6071
TOWA6072
TOWA6073
TOWA6074
TOWA6075
TOWA6076
TOWM5500
TOWA6077
TOWA6078
TOWA6079
TOWA6080
TOWA6081
TOWG2000

KIT INSPECTION

Before assembly, match the parts in the photo on page 4 with

the parts in the kit. Check off each part as they are located. If
any parts are missing or damaged, consult

Tower Hobbies

Order Assistance

. (See phone numbers below.)

Note:

All parts are one per kit unless otherwise stated.

Tower Hobbies

P.O. Box 9078
Champaign, IL 61826-9078

Toll Free Orders Only . . . . . .800 637-4989
Toll Free Order Assistance. . .800 637-6050

Non-Toll Free Ordering. . . . .217 398-3636
Fax Ordering . . . . . . . . . . . . .217 356-6608

Toll Free Fax Ordering . . . . .800 637-7303

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Summary of Contents for P-51D Mustang

Page 1: ...used for final assembly no liability shall be assumed nor accepted for any damage resulting from the use by the user of the final user assembled product By the act of using the user assembled product the user accepts all resulting liability If the buyer is not prepared to accept the liability associated with the use of this product the buyer is advised to return this kit immediately in new and unu...

Page 2: ...ly ing near full scale aircraft and avoid flying near or over groups of people SAFETY PRECAUTIONS PROTECT YOUR MODEL YOURSELF OTHERS FOLLOW THESE IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 1 Your Mustang should not be considered a toy but rather a sophisticated working model that functions very much like a full size airplane Because of its performance capabilities this model if not assembled and operated correc...

Page 3: ... 1V 15C LiPo Battery SUPP1050 SuperTigre 2100mAh 11 1V 15C LiPo Battery SUPP1060 Chargers Great Planes ElectriFly Triton EQ AC DC Charger GPMM3155 OR Great Planes ElectriFly PolyCharge4 LiPo battery charger GPMM3015 WITH Great Planes ElectriFly Equinox LiPo cell balancer GPMM3160 ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS Replacement parts are available from Tower Hobbies for your P 51 Our order assistance repres...

Page 4: ...ur work surface 3 Locate both halves of the wing along with the long and short tubes 4 Insert the short tube into the forward most hole in the wing and then insert the long tube into the rearward most hole Slide the other wing half onto the tubes until the wing halves fit tight against each other KIT CONTENTS 1 Fuselage and Motor 2 Canopy Hatch 3 Spinner 4 Prop 5 Main Landing Gear 6 Belly Scoop 7 ...

Page 5: ...f the stabilizer into the left side of the fuselage Be sure to key the stab to the slots in the fuselage Position the stab so that it is centered and the holes in the bottom of the fuselage are aligned with the holes in the stabilizer 5 Partially install the two foam plugs into the holes in the bottom of the fuselage When you do this be sure the painted end of the plug is outside of the fuselage T...

Page 6: ...he receiver Install the receiver in the model and tape the receiver antennas in position as recommended by the radio manufacturer Note If you have a 72MHz radio system poke a hole in the fuselage side and route the antenna out of the fuselage 2 Separate the hook side from the loop side of the remaining adhesive backed hook and loop material Stick the hook side to the battery tray and the loop side...

Page 7: ...sition Use a drop of thread locking compound on the locking screw threads for added security 9 Clip off the excess pushrod wire as shown so that it doesn t interfere with the receiver when the servos move 10 Using your radio center the aileron servos Check to see that the ailerons are also centered If they need adjustment loosen the locking screw and adjust the ailerons until they are centered at ...

Page 8: ...osition the propeller so that the trailing edge of each blade touches the alignment pin Tighten the prop nut 3 Install the spinner using the two screws included in the spinner parts bag GET THE MODEL READY TO FLY Check the Controls Control Direction WARNING Once the battery is connected to the ESC stay clear of the propeller Always stay behind the propeller 1 Turn on the transmitter center the tri...

Page 9: ...e the control to the limit and measure the amount of linear control throw If your radio does not have dual rates we recommend setting the throws at the HIGH rate setting NOTE The throws are measured at the widest part of the elevators rudder and ailerons If the control throws are too high you can move the pushrod connectors on the servo arms inward toward the output shaft to decrease total travel ...

Page 10: ... the top of the cowl over the firewall until the model balances Once you have determined the amount of weight required it can be permanently attached by removing the cowl and installing the weight IMPORTANT If you found it necessary to add any weight recheck the C G after the weight has been installed APPLY THE DECALS We have provided various decals to allow you some flexibility in the final appea...

Page 11: ... as low batteries defective or damaged radio components or radio interference This usually requires an assistant and should be done at the actual flying site you will be using First put the throttle stick in the low position and turn on the transmitter Then install the fully charged battery into the fuselage and hold it in place with the hook and loop strap Connect the battery and install the hatc...

Page 12: ...rections but don t let it get too far away Otherwise it will be difficult to detect its attitude and which way it is going One final check before landing see how the model will react when it s time to land and you reduce the throttle To do this while still at altitude cut the motor power The model should establish a gentle downward glide path This is how the model will react when it s actually tim...

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