Durafly GLOSTER GLADIATOR MK1 Manuale utente
GLOSTER GLADIATOR MK1
DURAFLY 1100MM PLUG AND FLY
CONTENTS
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GLOSTER GLADIATOR MK1 DURAFLY 1100MM PLUG AND FLY
INTRODUCTION:
SPECIFICATION:
The Gloster Gladiator was a British built biplane fighter, it was used by the Royal Air Force and
Fleet Air Arm during the late 1930's. It was the RAF's last, and ultimate biplane fighter airplane
to be manufactured, but it was also the first to feature an enclosed cockpit.
The Durafly version of this iconic biplane is a replica of the Shuttleworth Collections Gloster
Gladiator Mk1 "K9785", believed to be the only airworthy example flying in the world today.
"K9785" depicts the markings of No. 73 Squadron, that operated Gloster Gladiators at RAF
Mildenhall in England from 1937 to 1938.
The Durafly Gloster Gladiator is manufactured in strong EPO foam, to the usual high standards
you have come to expect from this range of RC airplanes. As all other Durafly models, it comes
"Plug N Fly", this means it is supplied with an easy to assemble airframe, installed motor and
ESC, and pre-installed servos. The attention to detail is superb from the blistered cowl, scale
exhausts, and scale streamlined landing gear with scale wheels. The ribbed wings, tail, and
stringered fuselage depicts a fabric covered airframe, and blistered machine gun housings make
this a model you will be proud to own.
Wingspan:1100mm (43.3”)
Length: 938mm (36.9”)
Flying weight: 1600g (56.4 oz)
Motor: 3719-770KV brushless outrunner.
Battery: 2200mah 4S 30C or more recommended (not supplied)
Channels: 4-6 channel required.
ESC: Aerostar 40amp w/BEC
Servos: 4 x 9g digital
Prop: 2 blade 11x7
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CONTENTS:
1. Fuselage
2. Main Wings
3. Decal Sheet
4. Horizontal Stabilizer
5. Scale Detailing Parts
6. Scale Spinner w/Prop Adapter
7. Scale Landing Gear.
8. Large Diameter Scale Wheels.
9. Complete Accessory Pack Including 11x7 Prop,
Linkages, Y Lead, and Tool Kit
REQUIRED TO COMPLETE MODEL:
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Note: If using the supplied stick on decals, we suggest you add these before building the model,
you may find it a bit easier. For advice on applying the decals, please go to pages 10-12 of this
manual.
1. Out of the box your Gladiator comes with reinforced foam hinges. However before assembly
each hinge line must be flexed back and forth 5-6 times to reduce tension and load on the servo.
Do this for all control surfaces before continuing. If you wish for extra security you can add some
hinge tape top and bottom to reinforce the hinge line.
GLOSTER GLADIATOR MK1 DURAFLY 1100MM PLUG AND FLY
ASSEMBLY of the Gloster Gladiator (PNF):
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2. Remove one of the wheel collars from an
axle. Remove the inner wheel hub from one of
the wheels and slide it onto one of the axles
as shown. Then slide the wheel collar back on
to the axle.
3. Tighten the grub screw using the hex-key
supplied, ensure the grub screw tightens
onto the flat of the axle. A drop of thread
locker can be used if you wish for extra security.
4. Remove the outer hub from the wheel, then
slide the wheel back over the inner hub. Re-fit
the outer hub and carefully line up the screw
fixing holes.
5. Using the supplied 2.3mm x 10mm self-
tapping screws, secure the inner and outer
hubs together. Do not over-tighten or you will
strip the plastic out of the screw spigots.
6. Out of the box, the cowling and dummy
engine are just pushed on, they are not
secured in place. For the next steps you will
need to remove these from the fuselage.
7. Slot the landing gear into the groove in the
bottom of the fuselage, ensure the landing gear
fairings are facing the correct direction. Look at
the aerofoil shape.
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GLOSTER GLADIATOR MK1 DURAFLY 1100MM PLUG AND FLY
8. Use the supplied 2.3mm x 10mm hex
screws with the molded on washer to secure
the landing gear retaining straps in place.
9. Also use 2.3mm x 10mm hex self-tapping
screws to retain the landing gear fairings to the
sides of the fuselage.
10. Use a good contact adhesive to glue the
dummy exhausts into place. These slide in
from the side slightly so that the box section at
the front of the exhausts locate into the slots
into the fuselage.
11. Once again using a contact adhesive, glue
the air-scoop into place in the cross grooves
between the exhausts.
12. Replace the cowl and dummy engine and
secure in place using 2 of the supplied 2.3mm
x10mm self-tapping screws. Note: If the flange
on the inside of the cowl slightly fouls the front
of the dummy exhausts, then please trim a
piece of the flange off with cutters to allow for
the cowl to obtain a more snug fit.
13. The horizontal stabilizer and elevator come
pushed together in the box, pull these apart
and slide them through the rear of the fuselage
as shown. They are a good tight fit, so ensure
they are fully pushed home and the screw
holes line up.
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14. Connect the elevator halves using the
supplied 2.3mm x 6mm self-tapping screw.
15. Secure the horizontal stabilizer halves to
the fuselage using the supplied 2 off 2.3mm x
6mm self-tapping screws.
16. Connect the pushrod ball-link to the
elevator control horn. You may need to
clean some silver paint off of the ball
first.
17. Center the elevator servo with either your
radio or a servo tester. Hold the elevator in the
neutral position and then tighten the
grub-screw on the servo connector.
18. Select the 2 short aileron pushrods and feed
the end with the 90° bend through the outer
holes in the servo arms, secure with the
supplied quick-keepers. Center the servos once
more, set the aileron at neutral and adjust the
ball-link as necessary. If this is a tight fit then
there may be some silver paint on the ball.
19. Slot the bottom wing onto the fuselage wing
seat, ensure the aileron leads feed through the
hole into the radio compartment and are not
trapped beneath the wing. If you are using the
supplied "Y" lead, then it is best to connect this
now. If you are going to use separate aileron
channels then it is also best to fit your
extension leads at this point.
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GLOSTER GLADIATOR MK1 DURAFLY 1100MM PLUG AND FLY
20. Secure the bottom wing to the fuselage
using the 4 supplied M3 x 20mm machine
screws.
21. The next step is to attach one of the
cabane struts to the fuselage.
22. Carefully identify which strut goes where
and which way around. The brackets for the
flying wires go towards the top wing, and the
top fixing hole that is countersunk goes to the
front. Secure the cabane with 2 off 2.3mm x
8mm hex screws with molded on washers.
23. The interplane struts can now be added.
Once again, very carefully identify which is
which. They need to rake forwards when
placed in the bottom wing, and the aerofoil
shape needs to face the correct way, into the
airflow.
24. The interplane struts push into the wings,
and the special fasteners that are factory
installed hold them in place. Push them in until
you hear a click, they are then secure. If you
need to remove them then carefully push the
locking tab away and pull out the strut.
25. Attach the second cabane strut, once
again use the supplied 2.3mm x 8mm hex
screws with the molded on washers.
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