Torgun MX2 Manual de usuario
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MX2
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
This kit has been designed for the
discerning modeller looking for an
introduction into aerobatics with
a scale replica of the famous
Mx2. The airframe will perform
with great style and grace and
excells at aeromusical style
freestyle.
Please take a few minutes to read
this instruction manual before
beginning assembly. We have
outlined a fast, clear and easy
method to assemble the Mx2 and
by familiarising yourself with this
process it will aid in a quick,
enjoyable and successful build.
Top Gun Park Flite offer a full
range of spares for this aircraft;
should you unfortunately damage
the aircraft, the foam can easily
be repaired with all types of super
glue or contact adhesive.
(Please check on a small area
that the adhesive does not attach
the foam).
We hope that you enjoy the
assembly of your new Mx2 and
we wish you success in the
exciting world of Radio Controlled
flight.
Electric Powered 90% Assembled Semi-Scale Aircraft
• Wing Span: 1400mm
• Total Length: 1290mm
• Flying Weight: 1900g
• Outrunner Brushless Motor
• 45 Amp ESC
• 2 x 9g Servo (Ailerons)
• 2 x 18g Servo (Elevator &
Rudder)
• LiPo: 14.8v 2200mAh 20C
(RTF ONLY)
• LiPo 12v Charger (RTF ONLY)
• 2.4Ghz Transmitter and
Receiver (RTF ONLY)
• Material: EPO Foam
SPECIFICATIONS
CONGRATULATIONS ON PURCHASING YOUR MX2 FROM
TOP GUN PARK FLITE.
CONTENTS
Specificaton 2
Introduction 2
Kit Contents 3
Inspection 3
Tool and Equipment Needed 3
Warranty 3
Transmitter (RTF only) 4
Binding (RTF only) 4
Battery Charging (RTF only) 4
1. Undercarriage 5
2. Tail wheel 5
3. Elevator Tail Control Horns 6
4. Rudder Control Horns 6
5. Fitting Horizontal Stab
Assembly 7
6. Fitting Vertical Stab
Assembly 7
7. Connecting up Elevator and
Rudder 7
8. Aileron Set Up 8
9. Fitting the wings 9
10. Checking the Vertical and
Horizontal Stab 9
11. Propeller and Spinner 10
12. Canopy 10
13. Cooling 11
14. Centre of Gravity 11
15. Installing your Radio
(Not RTF) 12
Final Checks 13
Flying the MX2 13
Spare Parts List 16
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KIT CONTENTS
Fuselage
Main Wing Set
Carbon Wing Tube
Vertical Tailplane
Horizontal Tailplane
Landing Gear Set
Tail Wheel Set
3 Blade Propeller
Spinner
Brushless outrunner 3648
45 Amp Brushless Speed Controller
LiPo 12v Charger (RTF ONLY)
LiPo: 14.8v 2200mAh 20C (RTF ONLY)
2.4Ghz Transmitter and Receiver (RTF ONLY)
Installed 2 x 9g & 2 x 18g Servo
Accessories, Screw and fixings Bags
READ THIS BEFORE BEGINNING ASSEMBLY
OF YOUR AIRCRAFT!
THIS IS NOT A TOY! Only to be used by people over
the age of 14 with RC flight experience. Serious
injury, destruction of property or even death may
result from the misuse of this product. This product
must be assembled by the end user to produce a
flying model. However it is beyond our control to
monitor the finished aircraft that you produce. Top
Gun Park Flite will in no way accept or assume
responsibility or liability for damages resulting from
the use of this user assembled product. This aircraft
should be flown in accordance with the BMFA safety
guidelines.
It is highly recommended that you join the BMFA in
order to be insured for third party damages and only
operate this aircraft at approved flying sites. Top
Gun Park Flite also highly recommend that you
practice model RC flight on one of the many
computer simulators such as Reality Craft Plane
Master. If you are not willing to accept ALL liability
for the use of this product please return it to the
place of purchase immediately.
PROPELLER
Keep your hands and face away from the
propeller as injury can occur. Keep loose
items that could get
entangled in the propeller away from the prop such
as loose clothing, pens and paper.
SMALL PARTS
This contains many small parts and should not be
left unattended near children as choking and serious
injury could result
BATTERIES
When misused, Lithium Polymer batteries are much
more volatile than Alkaline or NiMH. Please read
the charging instructions and Safety Notes on page
4, 14 & 15 as mishandling can cause serious injury
and fire.
WARRANTY
All warranty claims must be made with your proof of
purchase. Warranty is extended only to the original
purchaser of the aircraft kit.
INSPECTION
Carefully inspect all the parts in the kit Before you assemble,
should you find a manufacturing defect please contact the
retail outlet where this product was purchased.
ITEMS AND TOOLS REQUIRED
TO FINISH THIS MODEL
• 2.4Ghz 4/6 Channel Radio and
Recevier (not RTF)
• 2200mAh 2500mAh 14.8v LiPo
• Battery (not RTF)
• LiPo Battery Charger (not RTF)
• Small Pozidrive Screwdrive
• Small Flat Screwdriver
• Tape Measure
• Sticky Tape
• Hot Air Gun
• Thin Cynoacrylate
• Small File/Dremel
• Thread Lock
• Hook and Loop fastener
• 3mm Allen Key
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TRANSMITTER (INCLUDED IN THE RTF
VERSION ONLY)
Open up the battery compartment at the rear of
the transmitter, carefully install your new
batteries. Please note the correct polarity as
shown inside the transmitter. The Transmitter
(TX) comes factory bound to the installed
Receiver(RX).
Battery status LED’s
Green LED 100-70% Full
Amber LED 70-50% Full
Red LED LOW - Land Immediately
/Do Not Fly
BINDING PROCESS
1.Connect up a bind lead (not included but available from most model
shops)
2.Power up the Receiver. Red LED starts to flash.
3.Press the bind button on the TX, keeping it pressed, switch on the TX.
After several seconds the LED stops flashing and remains on.
4.Remove the Bind plug from the RX
5.Disconnect power to the RX and then reconnect. LED will be on
constantly showing you that it is bound and connected.
6.Check that you have functionality on all control surfaces.
BATTERY
Charging your Lithium Polymer Batteries (Included in the
RTF version only)
Once you have connected the charger to a power source, both LED
lights will be be showing green.
Carefully connect the white balance/charge plug of the battery to the
charging connector noting that the socket and plug feature a tab that
offers reverse polarity protection.
The status light will now change to the following:
Red – Charging
Orange – 95% charged
Green – Fully charged
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AIRCRAFT ASSEMBLY
1.UNDERCARRIAGE
1. Apply thread lock to each of
the 25x4mm Cap Screws.
2. Insert 2 Cap screws per leg
and position over the holes in the
fuselage mounting plate.
3. Tighten the Cap Screws using
a 3mm Allan Key.
4. Repeat for the other leg.
PARTS REQUIRED
Fuselage
Main Under Carriage
4off 25x4mm Cap Screws
REQUIRED TOOLS
Thread Lock
3mm Allen Key
1
2
3
4
2. TAIL WHEEL
1. Insert the Aluminum leg into
the Tail Wheel and secure with
thin Cyno.
2. Remove screw and apply Thin
Cyno, tighten up onto the tail
wheel wire.
3. Fit this assembly to the
underside of the fuselage.
4. Secure this with 2 off
2.6 x 8mm Screws
4
3
2
PARTS REQUIRED
Fuselage
Tail Wheel Assembly
2 off 2.6x8mm Screws
REQUIRED TOOLS
Thin Cyno
Pozi Screwdriver
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4. RUDDER CONTROL HORNS
1. Fit the Rudder Steering Plate
into the recess of the Vertical
Stab.
2. Fit a Control Horn, secure each
with 2 Screws DIAGONALLY
OPPOSED.
3. Fit the second Control Horn
and secure with 2 Screws fitted
into the free remaining holes.
3. ELEVATOR CONTROL
HORNS
1. Place the control horn on the
underside of the elevator in
the recess.
2. Push through the 4 off
2.6 x 15mm Screws.
3. On the opposite side line up
the screws with the plate and
tighten securely using the Pozi
Screwdriver.
1
2
3
PARTS REQUIRED
Horizontal Tail
Control Horn and Plate
4 off 2.6x15mm Screws
REQUIRED TOOLS
Pozi Screwdriver
PARTS REQUIRED
Vertical Tail
2 off Control Horn
Rudder Steering Plate
4 off 2.6x15mm Screws
REQUIRED TOOLS
Pozi Screwdriver
1
2
3
4
NOTE:
Each Control Horn is only
secured by 2 SCREWS.
The Rudder plate securely
clamps the Rudder and
distributes all loads evenly
from both sides.
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7. CONNECTING UP
ELEVATOR & RUDDER
5. FITTING HORIZONTAL
STAB ASSEMBLY
1. Attach the Stab using the 2 off
45 x 3mm Screws using the
Pozi Screwdriver.
PARTS REQUIRED
Horizontal Tail Assembly
Fuselage
2 off 45x3mm Screws
REQUIRED TOOLS
Pozi Screwdriver
6. FITTING THE VERTICAL
STAB ASSEMBLY
1. Insert the Vertical stab into the
fuselage.
2. Attach the Stab using the 2 off
50 x 3mm Screws.
3. Connect up the springs to the
Rudder Tail Steering Wheel.
2
3
1
PARTS REQUIRED
Vertical Tail Assembly
Fuselage
2 off 50x3mm Screws
2 off Springs
REQUIRED TOOLS
Pozi Screwdriver
PARTS REQUIRED
Fuselage
Required Tools
Pozi Screwdriver
Thread Lock
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8. AILERON SET UP
1. Fit Control Horn on the
underside of Aileron in the
recess.
2. Push through 4 off 2.6x15mm
Screws and then screw them
into the top horn plate.
3. Position the Servo Arm so that
it is verical.
4. Chamfer the tip of the ‘Z’ bend
and push this through the outer
most servo arm hole.
5. Ensure the aileron surface is
level and adjust the length of the
Clevis so that it can be
connected.
Repeat for the other wing.
PARTS REQUIRED
Wings
2 off Control Horn and Plates
8 off 2.6x15mm Screws
2 off Pushrods
REQUIRED TOOLS
Pozi Screwdriver
Small File or Dremel with
Sanding Disk
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CONNECTING UP ELEVATOR
& RUDDER
(continued)
1. Centre the Servo Arms so that
they are parallel to the fuselage
sides.
2. Undo Elevator Quick Connector
3. Connect up the Clevis to the
Elevator, snap lock it in place.
4. Level the Elevator Control
Surface.
5. Apply Thread Lock to the Quick
Connector Screw and tighten up
with a Pozi Screwdriver.
6. By adjusting the Rudder Clevis
length connect the rudder.
4
Ensure the Rudder is positioned
centrally.
7. Check all surfaces move
without binding.
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9. FITTING THE WINGS
1. Slide the wing tube into 1
wing.
2. Push this wing and tube into
the hole in the side in of the
fuselage.
3. Feed the Aileron cable through
the squrare hole in the
side of the fuselage.
4. Secure the wing in place using
the 60 x 3mm Screw.
Repeat steps 3 and 4 for the
other Wing
10. CHECKING VERTICAL
AND HORIZONTAL STAB
1. Check the vertical Stab is 90
Degrees to the horizontal Stab
using a Set Square and tape
measure. Adjust if necessary.
2. Check the Horizontal Stab is
level and parallel to wing. Adjust
if necessary.
PARTS REQUIRED
Wing Assemblies
Carbon Wing Tube
2 off 60 x 3mm Screws
Y lead Supplied (We
recommend using - separate
channels)
REQUIRED TOOLS
Pozi Screwdriver
2&3
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4
PARTS REQUIRED
Airframe assembly
REQUIRED TOOLS
Tape Measure
Set Square
Pozi Screwdriver
Thin Cyno (Optional)
TOP TIP
If you want to maximise performance we
suggest that the horizontal and vertical stab
are glued to the fuselage. Once you have
gone through the above steps apply thin cyno
to the vertical and Horizontal Stabs. Capillary action will draw the
adhesive in, be careful not to overapply as runs can occur.
YYY = Y
XX
X = X
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11. PROPELLER AND
SPINNER
1. Remove the nut and washer.
2. Slide on the spinner backplate
onto the shaft.
3. Push on the Propeller and
rotate into its correct position.
4. Fit washer and nut and tighten
with the 10mm Spanner.
5. Attach Spinner and tighten up
the 35x3mm Screw with a Pozi
Screwdrive.
PARTS REQUIRED
Airframe Assembly
3 Blade Propeller
Spinner
1off 35x3mm Screw
REQUIRED TOOLS
Pozi Screwdriver
10mm Spanner
TOP TIP
For Optimum Performance always balance your propellers
12. CANOPY
1. Apply contact adhesive to the
Foam Frame where shown, being
carefull not to go over the edges.
2. Fit into the Fuslage.
3. Fit Clear Canopy to Fuselage
Frame and leave to cure
for at least 30minutes.
4. Remove Canopy Assembly by
lifting from the rear.
PARTS REQUIRED
Canopy frame
Clear Canopy
Airframe Assembly
REQUIRED TOOLS
Contact Adhesive
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