DeAgostini Model Space RB7, Build Manual

Page 1: ...Red Bull Racing RB7 Step by Step 1 Stages 1 4 RADIO CONTROLLED BUILD IT YOURSELF NITRO ENGINE RB7 Pack 1 ...

Page 2: ...THIS PRODUCT IS NOT A TOY AND IS NOT DESIGNED OR INTENDED FOR USE IN PLAY RED BULL RACING RB7 complies with CE regulations Items may vary from those shown Photo credits All photographs copyright DeAgostini Visit our website www model space com Contents Intro An overview of your RB7 Racer Stage 1 Assembling the front wing Stage 2 Assembling the rear wings Stage 3 Assembling the front wing Stage 4 T...

Page 3: ...celeration promise an entertaining authentic driving experience EASY ASSEMBLY Assembling the model is simple and straightforward even for inexperienced modellers Simple step by step instructions take you through the assembly process in easy stages Each component is illustrated for easy identification and its installation is clearly explained And with each pack alongside the assembly guides introdu...

Page 4: ...y sophisticated aerodynamic aluminium cylinder head provides excellent cooling The GX21 engine is designed to operate only with model fuels with a nitro content of 15 25 and is not suitable for use with other fuels THE CHASSIS The centrepiece of the Red Bull Racing RB7 model its race proven chassis provides numerous adjustments so that the performance of the car can be precisely matched to a speci...

Page 5: ...amic elements of the full size car When the display body is complete it will make the model a star in any showcase but you naturally won t want to submit it to the rigours of the racetrack and possible damage So in addition to the display bodywork towards the end of the series you will be provided with a second robust racing body to fit your model This is also a detailed replica of the body of Vet...

Page 6: ... enables this is available as an accessory MODERN ELECTRONICS The radio signals from the remote control handset are picked up by an RC receiver unit located in the radio box on the chassis of your Red Bull Racing RB7 racing car on the left of the engine The receiver unit converts the radio signals into electrical pulses and passes them on to the car s control servos which operate the throttle brak...

Page 7: ...E LOWER AND CENTRAL PARTS OF THE FRONT WING ALONG WITH ITS LEFT AND RIGHT BASEPLATES ASSEMBLING THE FRONT WING Stage 1 Lower front wing Centre front wing Upper right front wing Upper left front wing Right front wing endplate Left front wing endplate Right front wing baseplate Left front wing baseplate 10 countersunk screws 1 4 x 4mm 2 cap screws 1 4 x 2 5mm 2 cap screws 1 4 x 4mm Stickers 2 small ...

Page 8: ...u keep the parts in a box with several compartments so that even very small components are unlikely to be lost 01Place the centre front wing on the lower front wing as shown The middle part of the centre front wing should be flush with the front edge of the lower wing 02Turn the assembly over Take the two 1 4 x 2 5mm screws and fix them into the two holes on the underside of the lower front wing a...

Page 9: ...FOR THE REAR WING OF YOUR RB7 MODEL ASSEMBLING THE REAR WINGS Phillips screwdriver size 0 Superglue Tools Materials 1 Rear upper wing 2 Rear wing adjuster 3 Rear middle wing top plate 4 Rear wing endplate left 5 Rear wing endplate right 6 Rear middle wing baseplate 7 Stickers 8 4 countersunk screws 1 4 x 6mm 7 3 4 6 8 1 2 5 Stage 2 ...

Page 10: ...he underside facing up Using the Phillips screwdriver remove the six screws screwed through the two baseplates into the wing then remove both baseplates 02Position the stored left endplate as shown Hold the front wing above the endplate so that the holes at the front of both parts align arrowed Connect both parts using a 1 4 x 4mm screw Repeat this step on the right side 03Position the right basep...

Page 11: ...on the raised areas on the inside of the left rear wing endplate as shown 09Hold both parts in position Take one of the 1 4 x 6mm screws and insert it into the hole of the rear wing endplate Tighten to secure the two parts from Steps 07 and 08 10Position the rear upper wing on the left rear wing endplate as shown 11Holding the components in this position turn the assembly so that the outer side of...

Page 12: ...f the assembly the rear wing has already begun to take shape Store the wings in a safe place so they can not be damaged 12Position the right endplate of the rear wing endplate as shown Then take the rear wing assembly and place it on the raised part of the end piece 13Secure the endplate in place using two 1 4 x 6mm screws 14Take the the rear wing adjuster and apply superglue to the flat surface a...

Page 13: ...UR MODEL ASSEMBLING THE FRONT WING Phillips screwdriver size 3 Knife Needle nose pliers Superglue Tools Materials 1 Wheel 2 Stickers 3 6 cap screws 1 4 x 4mm 4 Front wing supports small 5 Right upper flaps 6 Inner upper flaps 7 Left upper flaps 8 Front wing supports large 9 Front wing fins 10 Inner flap supports 9 3 4 6 1 2 5 7 8 10 Stage 3 ...

Page 14: ...rows The dashed green lines show how the two parts should sit 05Place the two supports on the front wing as shown above see green arrows The dashed green lines show how the two parts should sit 06Place the two large front wing supports as shown above Use the dashed green lines to find the correct position on the front wing Position with the wide end of the supports toward the front of the wing see...

Page 15: ...ns as shown and apply superglue to the pegs and edge of the fin 12Position the fin so that its upper edge is aligned to the inside of the endplate see arrows pushing the pegs into the holes Press it in until it is flush with the endplate Repeat Steps 11 and 12 for the other endplate 08Take the first left upper flap and position on the inside of the left endplate red dashed line Take a 1 4 x 4mm sc...

Page 16: ...ition the support as shown between the underside of the inner upper flap and the front wing Place its ends into the recesses of the two parts see arrows Repeat Steps 15 and 16 for the right side 17At the end of this session the front wing of your Red Bull Racing RB7 should look like the one shown above Store the wings until they are needed again 14Hold the inner upper flap in place while the glue ...

Page 17: ...STARTING WITH THE ASSEMBLY OF THE FIRST SHOCK ABSORBER FOR YOUR MODEL THE FIRST SHOCK ABSORBER Pliers Tools Materials 1 Shock oil 2 Stickers 3 Ball end 4 Shock shaft 5 Shock top 6 Shock spring 7 Lower spring holder 8 Diaphragm 9 Shock case 10 Upper spring holder 11 Cross wrench 7 3 4 6 8 1 2 5 9 10 11 Stage 4 ...

Page 18: ...this will aid you in further steps 01Take the shock casing and remove the shock cap Keep the cap to one side 02Holding the shock casing as shown push the shock shaft into the case until the shaft protrudes through the hole at the other end of the casing see Step 3 03Pull the shaft using some needle nose pliers until it stops see arrow Use pliers with a smooth inside surface to avoid damaging the p...

Page 19: ...r is forced upward and air bubbles form in the oil Wait until no more air bubbles are seen in the oil Place the assembly for two to four hours in a vertical position You can use the spring for this 09When the bubbles are gone move the shaft up and down again If this creates more bubbles wait until these are gone Repeat until no more air bubbles form 10When the air bubbles have completely disappear...

Page 20: ...s the first shock absorber of your RB7 12The edge of the diaphragm must be flush with the top of the case If some oil gets onto the case you will need to wipe it off carefully using a cloth Keep the assembly as upright as possible so that no oil can leak out 13Now take the shock top and cap and place it on the thread at the top of the shock case assembly Screw the top until tight 14Hold the case a...