MULTIPLEX Space Scooter Building Instructions

Marca: MULTIPLEX

Modello: Space Scooter

Categoria: Giocattoli

Tipo: Building Instructions

# 21 4220 KIT Space-Scooter Montagesatz mit Motor und Getriebe

# 1 3204 RTF Space-Scooter 40MHz Europa-Version

# 1 3205 RTF Space-Scooter 35MHz Europa-Version

# 1 3206 RTF Space-Scooter 41MHz Europa-Version

# 1 3207 RTF Space-Scooter 72MHz US-Version

Bauanleitung 3 ... 6

Notice de construction 7 ... 10

Building instructions 11 ... 14

Instruzioni di montaggio 15 ... 18

Instrucciones de montaje 19 ... 22

Sicherheitshinweise

- Prüfen Sie vor jedem Start den festen Sitz des Motors und der Luftschraube - insbesondere nach dem Transport, härteren Landun-

gen sowie Abstürzen. Prüfen Sie ebenfalls vor jedem Start den festen Sitz und die richtige Position der Tragflächen auf dem

Rumpf.

- Akku erst einstecken, wenn Ihr Sender eingeschaltet ist und Sie sicher sind, daß das Bedienelement für die Motorsteuerung auf

"AUS" steht.

- Im startbereiten Zustand nicht in den Bereich der Luftschraube greifen.

Vorsicht in der Luftschraubendrehebene - auch Zuschauer zur Seite bitten!

- Zwischen den Flügen die Motortemperatur durch vorsichtige Fingerprobe prüfen und

vor einem Neustart den Motor ausreichend abkühlen lassen. Die Temperatur ist richtig, wenn Sie den Motor problemlos berühren

können. Insbesondere bei hohen Außentemperaturen kann dieses bis zu 15 Minuten dauern.

- Denken Sie immer daran: Niemals auf Personen und Tiere zufliegen.

Conseils de sécurité

- Avant chaque décollage, vérifiez la fixation du moteur et de l'hélice, notamment après le transport, après les atterrissages violents

et après un “Crash”. Vérifiez également, avant chaque décollage la fixation ainsi que le positionnement de l’aile par rapport au

fuselage.

- Ne branchez l’accu de propulsion que si vous êtes sûr que votre émetteur est allumé et que l’élément de commande moteur est en

position “ARRET”.

- Ne mettez pas vos doigts dans l’hélice! Attention à la mise en marche, demandez également aux spectateurs de reculer.

- Entre deux vols, vérifiez en posant un doigt dessus, la température du moteur, laissezle refroidir suffisamment avant le prochain

décollage. La température est correcte si vous pouvez maintenir votre doigt ou votre main sur le moteur. Le temps de refroidissement

peut varier jusqu’à 15 minutes s’il fait particulièrement chaud.

- Pensez-y toujours: ne volez jamais vers ou au-dessus des personnes ou des animaux.

Safety notes

- Before every flight check that the motor and propeller are in place and secure - especially after transporting the model, and after

hard landings and crashes. Check also that the wing is correctly located and firmly secured on the fuselage before each flight.

- Don’t plug in the battery until you have switched on the transmitter, and you are sure that the motor control on the transmitter is set

to “OFF”.

- When the model is switched on, ready to fly, take care not to touch the propeller. Keep well clear of the propeller disc too, and ask

spectators to stay back.

- Allow the motor to cool down after each flight. You can check this by carefully touching the motor case with your finger. The

temperature is correct when you can hold your finger on the case without any problem. On hot days this may take up to 15 minutes.

- Please keep in mind at all times: don’t fly towards people or animals.

Note di sicurezza

- Prima di ogni decollo controllare che il motore e la eliche siano fissati stabilmente - specialmente dopo il trasporto, atterraggi duri

e se il modello è precipitato. Controllare prima del decollo anche il fissaggio e la posizione corretta delle ali sulla fusoliera.

- Collegare la batteria solo quando la radio è inserita ed il comando del motore è sicuramente in posizione ”SPENTO”.

- Prima del decollo non avvicinarsi al campo di rotazione della eliche. Attenzione alla eliche in movimento - pregare che eventuali

spettatori si portino alla dovuta distanza di sicurezza!

- Tra un volo e l’altro controllare cautamente con le dita la temperatura del motore e farli raffreddare sufficientemente prima di ogni

nuovo decollo. La temperatura è giusta se si possono toccare senza problemi. Specialmente con una temperatura esterna alta

questo può durare fino a 15 minuti.

- Fare attenzione: Non volare mai nella direzione di persone ed animali.

Advertencias de seguridad

- Compruebe antes de cada despegue que el motor y la hélice estén fuertemente sujetados, sobretodo después de haberlo transportado,

de aterrizajes más fuertes así como después de una caída. Compruebe igualmente antes de cada despegue que las alas estén bien

sujetas y bien colocadas en el fuselaje.

- Conectar la batería, cuando la emisora esté encendida y Usted esté seguro que el elemento de mando para el motor esté en ”OFF”.

- No meter la mano en la zona inmediata a la hélice cuando el avión esté a punto de despegar. ¡Cuidado con la zona de la hélice!

¡Pedir a los espectadores que se aparten!

- Entre los vuelos hay que comprobar cuidadosamente la temperatura del motor con el dedo y dejar que el motor se enfríe antes de

volver a despegar. La temperatura es correcta, si puede tocar el motor sin problemas. Sobretodo en el caso de temperaturas del

ambiente muy altas, esto puede tardar unos 15 minutos.

- Recuerde: No volar nunca hacía personas o animales.

# 21 4220 Space-Scooter kit including motor and gearbox

# 1 3204 Space-Scooter RTF 40 MHz Europe version

# 1 3205 Space-Scooter RTF 35 MHz Europe version

# 1 3206 Space-Scooter RTF 41 MHz Europe version

# 1 3207 Space-Scooter RTF 72 MHz US version

Examine your kit carefully!

MULTIPLEX model kits are subject to constant quality checks throughout the production process, and we sincerely hope

that you are completely satisfied with the contents of your kit. However, we would ask you to check all the parts before you

start construction, as we cannot exchange components which you have already worked on. If you find any part is not

acceptable for any reason, we will readily correct or exchange it. Just send the component to our Model Department.

Please be sure to include the purchase receipt and a brief description of the fault.

We are constantly working on improving our models, and for this reason we must reserve the right to change the kit

contents in terms of shape or dimensions of parts, technology, materials and fittings, without prior notification. Please

understand that we cannot entertain claims against us if the kit contents do not agree in every respect with the

instructions and the illustrations.

Caution!

Radio-controlled models, and especially model aircraft, are by no means playthings in the usual sense. Building and

operating them safely requires a certain level of technical competence and manual skill, together with discipline and

a responsible attitude at the flying field. Errors and carelessness in building and flying the model can result in serious

personal injury and damage to property. Since we, as manufacturers, have no control over the construction,

maintenance and operation of our products, we are obliged to take this opportunity to point out these hazards and to

emphasise your personal responsibility.

For the kit version the following additional items are required:

Receiving system

MULTIPLEX Pico 5/6 UNI receiver 35 MHz A-band Order No. 5 5920

alternatively: 40 MHz band Order No. 5 5921

MULTIPLEX Micro IPD UNI receiver 35 MHz A-band Order No. 5 5971

alternatively: 40 MHz band Order No. 5 5972

MULTIPLEX Nano-S UNI servo Aileron Order No. 6 5120

MULTIPLEX Nano-S UNI servo Elevator Order No. 6 5120

MULTIPLEX MULTIcont X-08 UNI speed controller Throttle Order No. 7 2270

optionally: Nano-S UNI servo Rudder Order No. 6 5120

Flight battery:

MULTIPLEX NiMH flight pack 7/1500 mAh Order No. 15 6030

Battery charger:

MULTIcharger 5008 DC Order No. 9 2525

Adhesives: cyano-acrylate (“cyano”) and activator; hot-melt glue

Use medium-viscosity cyano glue (not styrofoam cyano). It is important to use activator when using cyano. Epoxy

adhesives appear to produce a sound joint, but the bond is only superficial, and the hard resin breaks away from the

parts under load.

Tools:

Scissors, balsa knife, cross-point screwdriver, slot-head screwdriver, soldering iron.

The RTF (Ready To Fly) version includes all the radio control system components factory-fitted. Preparing the model

for flight takes just a few minutes. Charge battery, check the control surface travels, apply the decals - and you’re away!

Specification:

Wingspan 826 mm

Fuselage length 792 mm

All-up weight approx. 550 g

Wing area approx. 23 dm²

Wing loading (FAI) approx. 24 g/dm²

Motor / gearbox (3:1) Permax 400 6V

RC functions Aileron, elevator and motor; optional rudder

Note: please remove the illustration pages from the centre of the instructions.

Important note

This model is not made of styrofoam™, and it is not possible to glue the material using white glue or epoxy. Please

be sure to use cyano-acrylate glue exclusively, preferably in conjunction with cyano activator (kicker). We

recommend medium-viscosity cyano for all glued joints. This is the procedure: spray cyano activator on one face of

the Elapor®; allow it to air-dry, then apply cyano adhesive to the other face. Join the parts and immediately position

them accurately.

Please take care when handling cyano-acrylate adhesives. These materials harden in seconds, so don’t get them on

your fingers or other parts of the body. We strongly recommend the use of goggles to protect your eyes. Keep the

adhesive out of the reach of children.

1. Before assembling the model

Check the contents of your kit.

You will find Figs. 1 + 2 and the Parts List helpful here.

RTF*: the parts marked thus are not included in the Space

Scooter kit version, # 21 4220

RTF = Ready To Fly!

The kit version of this model takes little time to complete. The

illustrated building instructions explain each stage.

2. Construction

• Cut through the ailerons at the root end. Fig. 3. Move

the control surfaces up and down to “free them up”.

• Prepare the aileron horns 10. This involves mounting the

pushrod connectors on them and securing the retaining

nuts with a drop of glue. Glue the horns in the ailerons

using cyano. Figs. 4 - 6

• The aileron servo can now be installed: first set it to

neutral

from the transmitter, then fit the four-armed output lever

on the servo shaft, offset by 45° as shown. Install the

servo and apply a drop of hot-melt glue front and rear to

secure it. 5-minute epoxy is also acceptable for this.

Figs. 7 + 8

• Connect the aileron pushrods as shown in Fig. 9.

• Mount the articulated pushrod connector on the elevator

horn. Figs. 10 + 11

• Solder the speed controller to the motor. Please note the

correct polarity: blue wire to red spot on motor (reversed

rotation). Fig. 12

• Fit the rubber O-ring 23 over the motor unit from the rear

before installing it permanently. Fig. 13

• Place the motor unit in the fuselage “dry” (no glue). Fix

the cables and the speed controller in place using hot-

melt glue or 5-minute epoxy. Fig. 14

• Fit the motor cowl and secure it with the rubber O-ring

23. Figs. 15 - 17

• Install the elevator servo and secure it with a little hot-

melt glue or 5-minute epoxy. Figs. 18 + 19

• Prepare the pushrods 30, 31 & 32 and check that they fit

in their channels. Fix the outer sleeves in place with

cyano. Ensure that the snake outer 31 projects beyond

the channel for the rubber band 17. Figs. 20 - 23

• Push the wing retainer dowel 16 and the payload

retainer dowel 18 into the appropriate holes and secure

them with a drop of cyano. Figs. 24 + 25

• Install the receiver and secure it with Velcro tape. Fig. 26

• Slide the tailplane into its slot, fit the rubber band 17 to

secure it, and slip the pushrod 30 through the pushrod

connector on the elevator horn. Check from the

transmitter that the servo is at neutral, set the elevator to

centre, and tighten the grubscrew in the pushrod

connector. Once you have established the correct trim

setting you can disconnect the pushrod connector at any

time using a small screwdriver without losing the setting.

Figs. 27 - 32

• Connect the aileron servo lead to the receiver. Fig. 33

• The wing can now be attached to the fuselage: slip the

leading edge under the cabin at the front and deploy the

aileron lead neatly. Press the wing down at the rear and

fit the rubber band 17 to secure it. Fig. 34

Completing the model

3. It’s gotta look right!

The kit is supplied with a multi-colour decal sheet 2. Cut out

the individual name placards and emblems and apply them to

the model in the arrangement shown in the kit box illustration,

or in any other scheme you find attractive. Colour the canopy

black right down to the edge using a waterproof felt-tip pen.

4. Balancing the model

The Space-Scooter, like any other aircraft, must be balanced

at a particular point in order to achieve stable flying

characteristics. Assemble your model ready to fly, and install

the flight battery.

The Centre of Gravity (CG) should be over the centre of

the battery compartment, corresponding to a point about

110 mm from the wing leading edge at the root.

Support the model on two fingertips under the wing at a point

coinciding with the centre of the battery compartment and it

should balance level. If not, you can move the flight battery

forward or aft to correct the balance point. If for any reason

this is not possible, correct the CG with a little ballast (e.g.

lead) fitted at the nose or tail.

The CG location is not critical - 10 mm forward or aft of

the stated position presents no problems.

Figs. 35 + 36

5. Preparing for the first flight

For the first flight wait for a day with as little breeze as possible.

The early evening is often a good time.

Be sure to carry out a range check before the first flight.

Just before the flight, charge up the transmitter battery and

the flight pack using the recommended procedures. Ensure

that “your” channel is not already in use before you switch on

the transmitter.

Ask your assistant to hold the transmitter and walk away from

the model. The aerial should be fitted but completely collapsed.

Your assistant should operate one of the functions constantly

while you watch the servos. The non-controlled servo should

stay motionless up to a range of about 60 m, and the controlled

one should follow the stick movements smoothly and without

any delay. Please note that this check can only give reliable

results if the radio band is clear of interference, and if no other

radio control transmitters are in use - even on different

channels. If the range check is successful, repeat it with the

motor running. There should be no more than a very slight

reduction in effective radio range with the motor turning.

If you are not sure about anything, please don’t risk a flight.

Send the whole system (including battery, switch harness and

servos) to the service department of your RC system

manufacturer and ask them to check it.

6. The first flight ...

Do not attempt any test-glides with this model!

The Space-Scooter is designed to be hand-launched, and

should always be launched exactly into any wind.

If you are a beginner to model flying we strongly

recommend that you ask an experienced model pilot to

help you for the first few flights.

Allow the aeroplane to climb to a safe height, then adjust the

trim sliders on the transmitter until it flies in a perfectly straight

line “hands off”.

While the model is still at a safe altitude, switch off the motor

and try out the controls on the glide. Carry out a “dry run”

landing approach at a safe height so that you are prepared for

the real landing when the battery runs flat.

Don’t try any tight turns at first, and especially not on the landing

approach at low altitude. It is always better to land safely at

some distance from you, than to force the model back to your

feet and risk a heavy landing.

7. Options

We have designed two additional options into the Space-

Scooter:

- If you fit one additional servo the model can carry a payload

aloft and drop it, e.g. a parachutist or a chuck-glider.

And / or

- A working rudder can be fitted for extra scope in controlling

the model. All you have to do is cut the rudder free and connect

it to an additional servo as described for the elevator.

The materials for this are not included in the kit

Figs. 37 + 38

8. Safety

Safety is the First Commandment when flying any model

aircraft. Third party insurance should be considered a basic

essential. If you join a model club suitable cover will usually

be available through the organisation. It is your personal

responsibility to ensure that your insurance is adequate (i.e.

that its cover includes electric-powered model aircraft).

Make it your job to keep your models and your radio control

system in perfect order at all times. Check the correct charging

procedure for the batteries you are using. Make use of all

sensible safety systems and precautions which are advised

for your system. An excellent source of practical accessories

is the MULTIPLEX main catalogue, as our products are

designed and manufactured exclusively by practising

modellers for other practising modellers.

Always fly with a responsible attitude. You may think that flying

low over other people’s heads is proof of your piloting skill;

others know better. The real expert does not need to prove

himself in such childish ways. Let other pilots know that this is

what you think too. Always fly in such a way that you do not

endanger yourself or others. Bear in mind that even the best

RC system in the world is subject to outside interference. No

matter how many years of accident-free flying you have under

your belt, you have no idea what will happen in the next minute.

We - the MULTIPLEX team - hope you have many hours of

pleasure building and flying your new model.

MULTIPLEX Modellsport GmbH & Co. KG

Product development and maintenance

Klaus Michler

Part Kit RTF No. Description Material

No. off

1 1 1 1 Building instructions Paper, 80 g/m²

2 1 1 1 Decal sheet Printed adhesive film

3 1 1 1 Fuselage and fin Moulded Elapor foam

4 1 (1) 1 Fuselage side / motor cowl Moulded Elapor foam

5 1 1 1 Wing Moulded Elapor foam

6 111Tailplane Moulded Elapor foam

Small parts set

10 3 (3) 3 Glue-fitting control surface horn Inj. moulded plastic

11 1 (1) 1 Articulated connector housing Plastic

12 1 (1) 1 Articulated connector barrel Metal

13 1 (1) 1 Countersunk screw M1.6 x 4, metal

14 3 (3) 3 Socket-head grubscrew Metal

15 1 1 1 Allen key Metal

16 1 1 1 Wing retainer dowel PVC / plastic

17 2 2 2 Rubber band, wing / tailplane Rubber

18 111Payload retainer dowel PVC / Plastic

19 2 (2) 2 Pushrod connector Metal

20 2 (2) 2 Washer Metal

21 2 (2) 2 Nut Metal

22 2 (2) 2 Aileron pushrod, one Z-bend Metal

23 1 (1) 1 O-ring Rubber

Wire and rod set

30 1 (1) 1 Elevator pushrod, one Z-bend Metal

31 1 (1) 1 Elevator snake outer sleeve Plastic

32 1 (1) 1 Elevator snake inner sleeve Plastic

RC / power system components

40 1 (1) 1 Motor, gearbox and propeller

41 0 (1) 1 Servo with 1-arm output lever, thick Nano-S

42 0 (1) 1 Servo with 2-arm output lever, thick Nano-S

43 0 (1) 1 Receiver HFS-04MG

44 0 (1) 1 Speed controller MULTIcont X-08

0 1 1 Flight battery

46 0 1 1 Transmitter Ranger III SKY

47 0 1 1 Battery charger

Basic information relating to model aircraft

Any aircraft, whether full-size or model, can be controlled around the three primary axes: vertical (yaw), lateral (pitch) and longitu-

dinal (roll).

When you operate the elevator, the model’s attitude alters around the lateral axis. If you apply a rudder command, the model

swings around the vertical axis. If you move the aileron stick, the model rolls around its longitudinal axis. External influences such

as air turbulence may cause the model to deviate from its intended flight path, and when this happens the pilot must control the

model in such a way that it returns to the required direction. The basic method of controlling the model’s height (altitude) is to vary

motor speed (motor and propeller). The rotational speed of the motor is usually altered by means of a speed controller. Applying

up-elevator also causes the model to gain height, but at the same time it loses speed, and this can only be continued until the

model reaches its minimum airspeed and stalls. The maximum climb angle varies according to the power available from the

motor.

Wing section

The wing features a cambered airfoil section over which the air

flows when the model is flying. In a given period of time the air

flowing over the top surface of the wing has to cover a greater

distance than the air flowing under it. This causes a reduction

in pressure on the top surface, which in turn creates a lifting

force which keeps the aircraft in the air. Fig. A

Centre of Gravity (CG)

To achieve stable flying characteristics your model aircraft must

balance at a particular point, just like any other aircraft. It is

absolutely essential to check and set the correct CG position

before flying the model for the first time.

The CG position is stated as a distance which is measured aft

from the wing root leading edge, i.e. close to the fuselage. Sup-

port the model at this point on two fingertips (or - better - use

the MPX CG gauge, # 69 3054); the model should now hang

level. Fig. B

If the model does not balance level, the installed components

(e.g. flight battery) can be re-positioned inside the fuselage. If

this is still not sufficient, attach the appropriate quantity of trim

ballast (lead or plasticene) to the fuselage nose or tail and secure

it carefully. If the model is tail-heavy, fix the ballast at the fuselage

nose; if the model is tail-heavy, attach the ballast at the tail end

of the fuselage.

The longitudinal dihedral is the difference in degrees between

the angle of incidence of the wing and of the tail. Provided that

you work carefully and attach the wing and tailplane to the

fuselage without gaps, the longitudinal dihedral will be correct

automatically.

If you are sure that both these settings (CG and longitudinal

dihedral) are correct, you can be confident that there will be no

major problems when you test-fly the model. Fig. C

Control surfaces, control surface travels

The model will only fly safely, reliably and accurately if the control

surfaces move freely and smoothly, follow the stick movements

in the correct “sense”, and move to the stated maximum travels.

The travels stated in these instructions have been established

during the test-flying programme, and we strongly recommend

that you keep to them initially. You can always adjust them to

meet your personal preferences later on.

Transmitter controls

The transmitter features two main sticks which the pilot moves

to control the servos in the model, which in turn operate the

control surfaces.

The transmitter controls the control surfaces as follows:

Aileron (left / right) Fig. D

Elevator (up / down) Fig. E

Throttle (motor off / on) Fig. F

fuselage

Elevator

Longitudinal

axis

vertical axis

Spinner

Propeller

Canopy

L.H. wing

panel

Rudder

L.H. Aileron

Fin

Tailplane

R.H. wing

panel

lateral axis

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# 21 4220 KIT

# 1 3204 RTF 40MHz

# 1 3205 RTF 35MHz

# 1 3206 RTF 41MHz

# 1 3207 RTF 72MHz

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