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This section lists the items you will need to purchase for your new Crazy Max EP.  These suggestions are not set in stone,
but they will provide you with a good, proven starting point.

OUR RECOMMENDATIONS

For General Sport Flying We Recommend:

Cirrus MRX-4 Micro Receiver
Hitec Single Conversion RX Crystal

P/N 444052 Cirrus CS-10 Micro Servos (3)
P/N 128484 Wattage IC-15A ESC
P/N 128538 Wattage 8 Cell 800Mah NiMH Flight Battery
P/N 130103 Wattage 7-8 Cell 1 amp AC/DC Peak Charger

IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ

The Wattage Crazy Max EP is a high-performance, aerobatic electric-powered model.  When choosing accessories like
servos, ESC, and receiver, it's very important to take the weight of these items into consideration.  Remember, the lighter
the overall weight of the finished airplane, the better the airplane will perform.

Servos

The servos you use should be the lightest available, yet still have an adequate amount of torque.  We suggest using servos
that weigh no more than 0.19 ounces and have a torque rating of no less than 7.0 ounces per square inch.

Receiver

The receiver should be as light as possible, preferably 1/2oz. or less.  Most four channel micro receivers will be a good
choice.  If you plan on using the Hitec 555 Micro receiver, we suggest removing the case to reduce the receiver's weight.
If you do remove the case from your receiver we strongly suggest wrapping the receiver with heat-shrink material to
protect the internal components.

Special Note for Receiver:

If you plan on using two separate aileron servos so you can have mixing capabilities, make sure the receiver you
choose supports the mixing capabilities of your transmitter.  Most 4 channel receivers don't, so you'll have to use a six
or more channel receiver.  If it has a case, remove it to save weight.

Electronic Speed Control

The ESC you choose should be capable of handling no less than 15 amps continuous current.  Again, lighter is better.
Your ESC should weigh no more than 1 ounce including the wiring and switch.

Special Note for ESC

Most 15amp ESCs don't support the use of more than three servos.  If you use four servos in your Crazy Max you
should use a 30amp ESC.  The added weight will be minimal.

Flight Battery

For the best flight performance the battery used should be an 8 cell 800Mah 5/4AAA NiMH pack.  You can use NiCD
batteries but they are heavier and you won't get as long a flight time.  NiMH batteries don't give quite as much power, but
still plenty for the Crazy Max and, most importantly, they are lighter and give significantly more flight time.

Summary of Contents for Crazy MAX EP

Page 1: ...ea whose membership includes qualified instructors If there is no hobby shop in your area we recommend that you contact the AMA at the address below They will be able to help you locate a flying field...

Page 2: ...of the purchased kit In that Wattage 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 f...

Page 3: ...work table with brown paper or a soft cloth both to protect the table and to protect the parts Keep a couple of small bowls or jars handy to put the small parts in after you open the accessory bags We...

Page 4: ...y 1 2oz or less Most four channel micro receivers will be a good choice If you plan on using the Hitec 555 Micro receiver we suggest removing the case to reduce the receiver s weight If you do remove...

Page 5: ...us MRX 4 Micro Receiver uses a single conversion Hitec crystal A dual conversion crystal will not work with it We have organized the parts as they come out of the box for easier identification during...

Page 6: ...WING MOUNTING ASSEMBLIES 1 Molded Plastic Wing Mount 1 3mm x 60mm Wood Dowel 1 3mm x 70mm Wood Dowel 1 Wing Reinforcement Board 2 Parts 2 180mm Long Adhesive Strips 2 Rubber Bands MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS...

Page 7: ...5 9mm 3 4 19 0mm 1 25 4mm 2 50 8mm 3 76 2mm 6 152 4mm 12 304 8mm 18 457 2mm 21 533 4mm 24 609 6mm 30 762 0mm 36 914 4mm METRIC CONVERSION CHART IMPORTANT The soldering iron and solder listed above are...

Page 8: ...ING SUPPLIES Pencil Paper Towels Rubbing Alcohol NHP Epoxy Mixing Sticks NHP Epoxy Mixing Cups Step 1 Installing the Truss Decal Using a pair of scissors cut out the fuselage truss decal along its out...

Page 9: ...adhere the reinforcement board to the fuselage To align it properly the front edge of the board should be even with the back of the plywood motor mount and the sides of the board should follow the sid...

Page 10: ...s Reinforcement Spar 1 Prebent Elevator Joiner Wire SECTION 2 HORIZONTAL STABILIZER 1 Elevator Reinforcement Board 2 Parts 1 Decal Sheet YOU LL NEED THE FOLLOWING SUPPLIES 220 Grit Sandpaper w Sanding...

Page 11: ...king tape and carefully sand the ends of the spar even with the ends of the stabilizer Place the prebent wire on the bottom of the elevator Center the wire over the middle of the elevator making sure...

Page 12: ...e there is a 1 16 gap between them Use the guide marks on the ends of the hinge decal to help you set the proper hinge gap Step 4 Mounting the Horizontal Stabilizer Using a ruler and a pencil draw a c...

Page 13: ...ar should be even with the back edge of the fuselage and the centerline you drew on top of the stabilizer should be centered over the middle of the fuselage When satisfied with the alignment hold the...

Page 14: ...arts After the decal is in place use a pair of scissors to trim the decal flush with the edges of the rudder Once you ve trimmed the decal use 220 grit sandpaper with a sanding block to lightly sand t...

Page 15: ...ol and hold the stabilizer in place until the epoxy sets up 1 Phillips Head Screwdriver Needle Nose Pliers Electric Drill YOU LL NEED THE FOLLOWING PARTS 1 Prebent Main Gear Wire 2 Main Gear Wheels 2...

Page 16: ...gear box assembly back into place and realign it Install and tighten the three 3mm x 12mm wood screws to hold the gear box assembly securely to the fuselage Don t overtighten the screws or you might...

Page 17: ...rvos output shafts should face toward the front of the fuselage Install the rubber grommets and brass collets onto each of the servo mounting lugs Mount the servos using the servo mounting screws prov...

Page 18: ...the servo horn and the elevator centered use a pencil to draw a mark on the pushrod wire where it crosses the hole that is 1 4 out from the center of the servo horn Place a single arm servo horn onto...

Page 19: ...PPLIES Step 1 Joining the Wing Panels After the epoxy has cured apply one piece of adhesive tape on the bottom of the wing over the center section joint Turn the wing over and apply the second piece o...

Page 20: ...ent board to the wing making sure they re centered over the centerline Notice that the pieces are scored to make it easier to bend around the wing IMPORTANT The middle portion of one piece of reinforc...

Page 21: ...onto the bottom of the wing Remove the wing mount from the wing Using 220 grit sandpaper very carefully lightly roughen the gluing surfaces of both the plastic wing mount and the bottom of the wing Us...

Page 22: ...ire Cutters Needle Nose Pliers Excel Modeling Knife Electric Drill 1 16 Drill Bit Ruler Pencil Using a modeling knife cut away and remove the foam from inside the hole you cut previously in the plasti...

Page 23: ...eat the procedures above to install the second aileron servo into the other half of the wing Step 3 Installing the Aileron Pushrods Separate Servo Setup Using a modeling knife cut a thin 1 4 long slot...

Page 24: ...provided with your servo to secure the servo horn into place You will need to enlarge the hole in the servo arm using a 1 16 drill bit so that the pushrod wire will fit through Repeat the previous pr...

Page 25: ...he receiver Plug the ESC lead into the receiver and the flight battery into the ESC Turn on the radio system and center the servo using the trim lever on the transmitter Thread one nylon clevis onto e...

Page 26: ...t away and remove the plastic from over the two molded pushrod exit slots in the back of the wing mount Using 220 grit sandpaper with a sanding block sand the edges of the plastic wing mount smooth an...

Page 27: ...ling Knife Scissors K S 30 Watt Soldering Iron Kester Solder Thread one 3mm hex nut onto the propeller shaft and tighten it by hand until it will not thread on any further Slide the propeller onto the...

Page 28: ...rottle lead through the front hole in the fuselage and plug it into the proper slot in the receiver If the motor leads on your ESC do not match the motor leads on the motor you will need to remove the...

Page 29: ...two 1 4 diameter air intake holes in the front of the plastic wing mount to allow cool air to pass over the flight battery This will keep the battery from over heating Step 5 Installing the Pilot Fig...

Page 30: ...As you move the C G further aft you may find you need to either trim the elevator down slightly or add about 2 degrees of downthrust in the motor to prevent the airplane from climbing Balance the Cra...

Page 31: ...hole through the skid Carefully lift the airplane up by the two pieces of string Watch how the wing reacts If one side of the wing drops that side is heavier than the other To correct this stick a sma...

Page 32: ...endations are not set in stone Feel free to make adjustments to suit your flying style Have fun experimenting FLAPERONS FOR SLOW FLIGHT The Crazy Max will fly pretty slowly set up as is It ll fly even...

Page 33: ...not suggest storing your airplane in an extremely hot environment like the back of your car in direct sunlight for any length of time The extreme heat could cause the foam to melt and possibly damage...

Page 34: ...ol throws until you are confident flying the airplane You will find that at full power the Crazy Max is quite fast so you have to be on top of it Most all types of aerobatics can be done with the Craz...

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