THE WORLD MODELS SPITFIRE 40 Manuale utente
Warning! This model is not a toy.
It is designed for maximum performance. Please seek advice if one is not familiar with this kind
of engine powered precision model. Operating this model without prior preparation may cause
injuries. Remember, safety is the most important thing. Always keep this instruction manual at
hand for quick reference.
*Specifications are subject to change without notice.*
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Wing Span
Wing Area
Flying Weight
Fuselage Length
56 in / 1420 mm
552 sq in / 35.6 sq dm
5.7 Ibs / 2600 g
47.5 in / 1210 mm
Specifications
FACTORY PRE-FABRICATED
ALMOST-READY-TO-FLY(ARF)SERIES
MADE IN CHINA
The World Models
Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
www.theworldmodels.com
(A339)
Requires: 5-channel radio w/ 5 standard servos,
2-stroke 0.40-0.46 engine
SPITFIRE 40
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INDEX
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
PARTS LIST
ASSEMBLY
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
P.1
P.2
P.3-P.11
P.12
Check all parts. If you find any defective or missing parts contact your local dealer. Please
DRY FIT and check for defects for all parts that will require CAor Epoxy for final assembly.
Any parts you find to be defective after the gluing process may be difficult to remove for
warranty replacement. The manufacturer will replace any defective parts, but will not extend
to the parts that are good before gluing to defective parts during assembly. Warranty will
not cover any parts modified by customer.
Symbols used throughout this instruction manual comprise of the following :-
Read through the manual before you begin, so you will have an overall idea of what to do.
1
2
3
P.1
Cut off shaded portion.
Ensure smooth non-binding
movement while assembling.
Apply instant glue
(C.A.glue, super glue.)
Assemble left and right
sides the same way.
Peel off shaded portion
covering film.
Pay close attention here!
Apply epoxy glue.
Must be purchased separately !
Drill holes with the specified
diameter (here: 3mm). Pierce the shaded portion
covering film.
3mm
Do not overlook this symbol !
Warning!
Apply thread locker
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P.2
10. THROTTLE PUSHWIRE Ø1.2x350mm -- 1 pc.
PLASTIC TUBE d2xD3x150mm -- 1 pc.
SOCKET HEAD SCREW M3x25mm -- 4 pcs
WASHER d3xD7mm -- 8 pcs
M3 NUT -- 8 pcs
11. SILICON GROMMETS PL1265035 -- 4 pcs
SPINNER Ø82mm PL2111082 -- 1 set
SCREW PWA2.6x12mm -- 4 pcs
COWLING --1 pc.
TRANSPARENT 3D TEMPLATE -- 1 pc.
12. LINKAGE CONNECTOR Ø2.1mm w/ set screw -- 1 set
13. STRAPER PL4112102 -- 2 pcs
FUEL TUBE D6x5mm -- 2 pcs
PUSHROD CONNECTOR PL4410010 -- 1 set
PUSHROD Ø1.8x85mm (For Elevator) -- 1 pc.
SPONGE 10x80x200mm -- 2 pcs
PLYWOOD 6x42x87.5mm -- 1 pc.
BALSA 6x6x42mm -- 2 pcs
14. BUTTON HEAD SCREW HM4x35mm -- 2 pcs
BUTTON HEAD SCREW HM4x60mm -- 2 pcs
WASHER d4.2xD14.5mm -- 4 pcs
15. CANOPY -- 1 pc.
SCREW PWA2.3x8mm -- 4 pcs
SILICON GROMMETS PL1265035 d1.5xD6.5mm -- 4 pcs
PILOT PC001063A -- 1 pc.
DOUBLE - SIDE TAPE 8x800mm -- 1 pc.
16. DECALS: A339 DEC -- 1 set
Parts List
COVERING:--
TOUGHLON STL 340 OLIVE DRAB
TOUGHLON STL 203 LIGHT GRAY
TOUGHLON STL 311 FERRARI RED
TOUGHLON STL 331 CUB YELLOW
TOUGHLON STL 100 WHITE
LIGHTEX SGX 351 DARK BLUE
1. MAIN WING -- 1 pair
2. PUSHROD Ø1.8x100mm w/ Threads (For Aileron) -- 2 pcs
TRI-HORN PL4111221 -- 2 sets
SCREW PB2x25mm -- 4 pcs
SCREW PB2x22mm -- 2 pcs
SCREW PWA2x8mm -- 16 pcs
CLEVIS PL4112103 -- 2 pcs
FUEL TUBE D6x5mm -- 4 pcs
STRAPER PL4112102 -- 2 pcs
SERVO MOUNTING PANEL PL5310000 -- 1 pair
MAIN LANDING GEAR COVERS -- 1 pair
RETRACTABLE LANDING GEAR COVERS -- 1 set
WING JOINER 8x24x149mm -- 1 pc.
180mm Y-CORD KW0021800 -- 1 pc.
3. STABILIZER & ELEVATOR -- 1 set
FUSELAGE -- 1 pc.
4. VERTICAL FIN & RUDDER -- 1 set
5. PUSHROD Ø1.8x570mm w/ Threads (For Elevator) -- 2 pcs
SCREW PB2x12mm -- 6 pcs
CLEVIS PL4112103 -- 2 pcs
TRI-HORN PL4111221 -- 2 sets
FUEL TUBE D6x5mm -- 2 pcs
6. PUSHROD Ø1.8x640mm w/ Threads (For Rudder) -- 1 pc.
CLEVIS PL4112103 -- 1 pc.
SCREW PB2x12mm -- 3 pcs
TRI-HORN PL4111221 -- 1 set
FUEL TUBE D6x5mm -- 1 pc.
7. TAIL LANDING GEAR -- 1 set
TAIL WHEEL Ø26mm -- 1 pc.
COLLAR Ø2.1mm w/ Set Screw -- 1 set
SCREW PA3x12mm -- 2 pcs
SCREW PM2x10mm -- 1 pc.
ALUMINIUM PLATE 0.3mm -- 1 pc.
M2 NUT -- 1 pc.
8. FUEL TANK 450cc -- 1 set
CABLE TIE 1.5x5x400mm -- 1 pc.
DOUBLE-SIDE TAPE 40x120mm -- 1 pc.
9. ENGINE MOUNT PL5111050 -- 1 set
SOCKET HEAD SCREW M4x30mm -- 4 pcs
WASHER d4xD9mm -- 4 pcs
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Electric retract wire
P.3
Main Wing
1
Aileron Pushrod & Retractable Landing Gear
2
Bottom View
PB2x25mm Screw
4
Bottom View
Ø1mm pilot holes for World Models horn are pre-drilled.
Please look for pin-hole marks at under side of control surfaces.
Straper Fuel Tube
D6x5mm
PB2x25mm
PB2x22mm
Clevis
Tri-horn
M3x14mm
Pushrod
Ø1.8x100mm
Fuel Tube
D6x5mm
PB2x22mm Screw
2
PWA2x8mm n Screw
16
1.5mm
PWA2x8mm
1.5mm
PWA2x8mm
Servo wire
Wing Joiner
Please dry fit wing joiner into left and right wing to make sure they fit with the
proper dihedral angle, mark the wing joiner if necessary. Apply epoxy glue to
both sides of all surfaces in contact. Use a stick to apply the glue to inner side
of wing joiner sleeve, and apply the glue to wing joiner before putting them
together. Wing joiner not glued properly will lead to wing failure and plane crash.
Apply instant type CA glue to both sides of each hinge.
4.8V - 6.0V operation only, higher voltage
will burn out the retract motor.
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Stabilizer & Elevator
3
Vertical Fin & Rudder
4
P.4
Remove coverings for all surfaces
in contact before applying A/B
epoxy glue.
B B'
B=B'
Apply instant type CA glue to
both sides of each hinge.
Apply instant type CA glue to
both sides of each hinge.
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PB2x12mm Screw
6
PB2x12mm Screw
3
Elevator Pushrod
5
Rudder Pushrod
6
Tail Landing Gear
7
P.5
PB2x12mm
Clevis
Tri-horn
M3x14mm
Pushrod
Ø1.8x570mm
Fuel Tube
D6x5mm
PA3x12mm Screw
2
M2 Nut
1
PM2x10mm Aluminium Plate
M2 Nut
Ø1mm pilot holes for World Models horn are pre-drilled. Please look for pin-hole marks at
under side of control surfaces.
PB2x12mm
Fuel Tube
D6x5mm
Pushrod
Ø1.8x640mm
Clevis
Tri-horn
M3x14mm
Ø1mm pilot holes for World Models horn are pre-drilled. Please look for pin-hole marks at
side of control surfaces.
2.1mm Collar
PA3x12mm
3mm set screw
1.5mm
PM2x10mm Screw
1
2.1mm Collar
1
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P.6
Fuel Tank
8
Engine Mount
9
Front
Fuel Tank 450CC
Cable Tie 1.5x5x400mm
Double-sided Tape 40x120mm
Engine Mount PL5111050
M4x30mm
d4xD9mm
M4x30mm Socket Head Screw
d4xD9mm Washer
4
4
Apply thread locker to screws
Blind nuts are off-centered
to keep the spinner at the
fuselage axis.
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Engine
10
Cowling
11
P.7
First insert the grommet to the
cowling then apply screw.
d1.5xD6.5mm
Grommet
Cowling
Fuselage
PWA2.6x12mm
PWA2.6x12mm Screw
4
d1.5xD6.5mm Silicon Grommets
4
M3x25mm Socket Head Screw
d3xD7mm Washer
4
8
8
M3
Nu
t
Throttle Pushwire
Ø1.2x350mm
Plastic Tube
d2xD3x150mm
M3x25mm
PWA2.6x12mm
Silicon Grommets
d3xD7 Washer
M3 Nut
120 mm
4.7 in.
A
B
Spinner
Illustration is for inverted
mounting. You can mount
the engine upright or side
ways simply by rotation
the engine mount. Thrust
angles will not be affected.
More powerful engine for racing
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Servos Setting
13
P.8
Fuel Tube
D6x5mm
Straper
Sponge
10x80x200mm
Elevator Pushrod
Ø1.8x570mm
Rudder Pushrod
Ø1.8x640mm
Plastic Tube
d2xD3x150mm
Throttle Puswire
Ø1.2x350mm
Plywood 6x42x87.5mm
Balsa 6x6x42mm
Rudder Servo
Elevator Servo
Reciever
Throttle Servo
Install and arrange the servo as shown in the diagram.
Elevator Servo
Pushrod Connector
J1(Pushrod Ø1.8x85mm)
J1
J2
Servo Set
12
Throttle Pushwire
3x3mm Set Screw
Washer
2mm
Washer
2mm
M2 Nut
Throttle Servo
1.5mm
Please refer to the attached sheet for linkage connector installation.
3x3mm Set Screw
M2 Nut
Linkage Connector
1
1
1
2
2mm Washer
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HM4x35mm Button Head Screw
d4.2xD14.5mm Washer
2
4
HM4x60mm Button Head Screw
2
Canopy & Pilot
15
PWA2.3x8mm Screw
4
d1.5xD6.5mm Silicon Grommet
4
PWA2.3x8mm
Silicon Grommets
Canopy
Fuselage
P.9
Main wing
14
HM4x35mm
HM4x60mm
d4.2xD14.5 Washer
Pilot
Double-side Tape
d4.2xD14.5 Washer
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