Evolution Fusion II, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...URES Precision Laser Cut Parts Lightweight Strong Airframe Excellent Low Speed Stability Comprehensive Instruction Manual High Quality Balsa Ply and Depron parts Excellent Precise Handling Characteristics High Quality Comprehensive Hardware Pack ...

Page 2: ...t the e mail address at the back of the instructions We do from time to time make mistakes Ensure that you use a completely flat base on which to build the model this should be large enough the build the wing 50 1270mm x 16 400mm as a minimum Read through the instructions before starting to build understand each step before applying glue The glue detailed in the instructions is for a guide only th...

Page 3: ...on Sheet 1 5 x 75 x 915mm 1 16 x 3 x 36 1 Fuselage Bottom and Front Deck Sheet 3 x 75 x 915mm 1 8 x 3 x 36 1 Rib Capping Strips 1 5 x 6 x 915mm 1 16 x x 36 6 Aileron Rudder Elevator Tail Plane Strip 9 5 x 6 x 915mm 3 8 x x 36 3 Fuselage Triangular Fillet 9 5 x 9 5 x 915mm 3 8 x 3 8 x 36 4 Description Quantity Metal Clevis M2 6 Metal Control Rod M2 2 Snap links 2 Control Horns 6 Single Saddle Clamp...

Page 4: ...lsa supply issues some parts may be relocated on sheets please make sure you locate each part carefully 1 1 2 3 2 4 5 4 6 7 8 10 9 9 11 12 13 14 15 17 16 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 27 W1 x 4 W2 x 2 W3 x 2 W4 x 6 W5 x 2 29 30 31 32 31 34 33 28 35 35 ...

Page 5: ...ileron Inner Tips 2 6mm 1 4 Balsa 18 Fin Main Section 6mm 1 4 Balsa 19 Elevator trailing Edge 6mm 1 4 Balsa 20 Tail Plane Leading Edge 6mm 1 4 Balsa 21 Top Rear Deck Back Section 6mm 1 4 Balsa 22 Tail Plane Trailing Edge 6mm 1 4 Balsa 23 Elevator Leading Edge 6mm 1 4 Balsa 24 Top Rear Deck Front Section 6mm 1 4 Balsa 25 Elevator Centre Section 6mm 1 4 Balsa 26 Wing Band Support 1mm 1 32 Ply 27 Fus...

Page 6: ...escription Quantity Undercarriage Front Leg 1 Undercarriage Rear Leg 1 Undercarriage Support 2 Tail Skid 1 Front Leg 10 swg Rear Leg 10 swg Piano Wire U C Fusion Parts List Supports 10 swg Tail Skid 16 swg ...

Page 7: ...50 in the Rudder and 50 into the Fin Ensure that you get at least 45 free movement either way Do not glue the hinges in at this stage Cover both parts with your chosen covering first Shaping all parts to a smooth Finish and round off the leading edge of the Fin ready for covering Warning Ensure that you are wearing an appropriate mask for shaping balsa and are in a well ventilated area We recommen...

Page 8: ...wood glue attach the 1mm 1 32 ply doubler Part 27 2 Weigh down to ensure that the parts cannot curl and to allow dry Glue the reinforcement rails Part 35 2 to the ply doublers ensuring there is a 3mm gap to allow F1 to fit between the sides 3mm gap for F1 Using the 9 5mm 3 8 triangular fillet glue with Cyano or white wood glue to the outer edge of the Fuselage shown hatched below including over th...

Page 9: ...e We have shown standard servos fitted in the Fuselage but recommend that you use a good quality mini micro servo to reduce weight Ensure the mini micro servo is of the same or better specification as a standard servo Once the epoxy has set glue top two top decking parts together Parts 21 and 24 and then to the Fuselage ensuring the rear Fuselage remains square and the cut out for the Fin remains ...

Page 10: ...e to shape rounding off the top and bottom decking and shaping the top deck at the front down to 1mm 1 16 where it meets the wing Warning Ensure that you are wearing an appropriate mask for shaping balsa and are in a well ventilated area Lay the Tail skid Part 34 on the bottom of the Fuselage and mark the distance from the rear cut a slot 3mm 1 8 wide to accept the skid along the centre line of th...

Page 11: ... the spars do not glue in place now just use as a guide for rib spacing Carefully cut the ribs from the Depron sheet Dimensions shown in mm Pin the main and trailing edge spars 6mm x 6mm x 1220mm x x 48 to the surface Use a straight edge to ensure that it is completely straight and both parts are parallel Mark the centre of the spar and the centre of the centre webbing pin the centre webbing to th...

Page 12: ...the ribs are all vertical and at 90 Once dry glue the webbing in place Glue the 6mm x 25mm x 1220mm x 1 x 48 leading edge LE strip on to the front of the ribs Pin in place and allow to dry Cut the 1 5mm x 100 x 1220mm 1 16 x 4 x 48 leading and trailing edge sheet into two pieces each measuring 1 5mm x 80mm x 1220mm 1 16 x 3 x 48 and 1 5mm x 20 x 1220mm 1 16 x 3 4 x 48 20mm Chamfer the LE as shown ...

Page 13: ...he servo leads to exit Cut the 1 5mm x 6mm x 915mm 1 16 x x 36 capping strips to length and glue in place Ensure good bond with the leading and trailing edge sheeting to prevent these pieces moving independently as this will cause problems when shaping repeat to the bottom of the wing Take the servo mounting plates Parts 31 2 from the birch ply and cut holes to suit your chosen servos Once satisfi...

Page 14: ...ontinually checking the fit to the Fuselage Shaping the entire wing to provide a smooth blemish free surface ready for covering Warning Ensure that you are wearing an appropriate mask for shaping balsa and are in well ventilated area Check the fit with the Fuselage as you go At this point if you would prefer you may cut off the front sheeting that passes over the wing and glue it onto the wing its...

Page 15: ...s is your chance to express yourself unlike the ARTF models on the market you can now choose your own colour scheme The prototype models were covered in Solarfilm or Profilm but the choice is yours Just make sure that you follow the manufactures recommendations when applying the film We would recommend applying a surface sealant to the area around F1 so that the film adheres better in areas where ...

Page 16: ...s been covered line the undercarriage up with the centre of the two mounting plates Ensure that it is placed square to the Fuselage Place the saddle clamps over the wire screw into the pre drilled holes Make sure the axles are at 90 to the centreline of the Fuselage Minor adjustments can be made with pliers or mole grips just ensure that you hold the undercarriage legs when doing this to prevent d...

Page 17: ...orn centrally on this mark Mark the positions of the holes and drill two 1 5mm 1 16 pilot holes Place the horn over the holes and insert 2 No bolts through to the supplied backing pieces Screw on the bolts and tighten the assembly to the aileron making sure the horn remains at 90 aileron leading edge Once satisfied that the horn is secured cut off the remaining bolt thread and run some Cyano onto ...

Page 18: ...ot the hinges into the corresponding slots on the Fin and Tail Plane Move the control surfaces full travel min 45 to ensure that there is no resistance and repeat the gluing process Due to the large control surfaces we would recommend pinning the hinges this is left to the builder s discretion Fit the Elevator servo rear servo Rudder servo front servo and 9g Throttle servo glow version using the s...

Page 19: ...e choice of engine mounting system is left to the builder For glow versions of the model we have used a rubber mounting system as pictured below Ensure the engine is securely fixed to F1 using whatever method you prefer Be sure to follow the manufacturer s recommendations when mounting and operating the engine Throttle Cable and Servo Glow Version Mount the 9g servo for the Throttle We recommend u...

Page 20: ...the motor using the recommended motor mount ensuring that it is securely attached to the firewall do not use screws only use lock nuts bolts and washers suitable for this application Electronic Speed Controller ESC On the prototypes we mounted the ESC under the Fuselage between the undercarriage mounts this provided constant cooling which is essential to prevent the ESC from cutting out Carefully ...

Page 21: ...et this mix up increase the Elevator movement until the model begins to screw out of loops with movement once this begins to happen back off the movement slightly Repeat this with the flaps with full up Elevator and full flap the model should be able to perform a tight loop without screwing out We highly recommend this mix as it makes the model more stable in loops and at slower speeds The flaps s...

Page 22: ...s at the end of each flying session Contact If there are any issues with you kit please contact us at the address below please allow 24hrs for us to get back to you Also contact us for any advice or help during your build we are only too happy to help support evolution models com Safety disclaimer This Radio Controlled model is not a toy It can cause serious injury to the operator public and prope...