HITEC Sky Scout (KIT) - Manual (Page 14)

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Fly high with Hitec
Section Two: Assembly Instructions
34. Completing the canopy
Glue the latch tongues 28 in the recesses in the canopy 5.
Use thick CA glue initially, and fit the canopy on the model immediately,
so that the latch components align themselves automatically. Wait for at
least two minutes before removing the canopy, then apply drops of thin CA
glue to the gaps in the latches to glue them in place, flush with the foam.
36. Installing the flight battery and receiver
Deploy the receiver aerial(s) as described in the RC system instructions.
The aerial tube installed in the underside of the fuselage is intended for
conventional MHz systems. If you are using a 2.4GHz system, cut slits
in the foam material (e.g. in the area of the canopy flange) and press the
short aerials into them.
NOTE: When positioning these components you should bear in mind
the recommended Center of Gravity (CG) at point 40. Stick the strips of
Velcro tape 20 and 21 (loop side) to the inside of the fuselage floor. Note
that the adhesive on the tape is not adequate for this application, so fix
the tape with CA glue for additional security.
The final position of the flight battery is determined when you check the
model’s balance point (Center of Gravity - CG). Check to make sure that
the Velcro tape for the flight battery is firmly secured. If you neglect this,
your battery could come loose in flight. Always check that the flight
pack is secure before every flight!
Connect the servo leads to the receiver. Switch the transmitter on, then
connect the flight battery in the model to the speed controller, and the
controller to the receiver. This model requires a BEC-type speed controller
(receiver power supply from the flight battery).
Now switch the motor on briefly, and check once more that the propeller
rotates in the correct direction (clockwise looking at the spinner). If it spins
in the reverse direction, switch any two of the three motor wires to correct it.
Always hold the model securely when testing the power system, and
remove any loose, lightweight objects before and behind the model before
the propeller does it for you.
37. Finishing the model
The kit includes a multi-color decal sheet (A + B) for adding the final
touches to the model. Cut out the individual decals and apply them to the
airplane in the arrangement shown on the box illustration.
The canopy can be colored black using a waterproof felt-tip pen. If you
wish to apply an all-over color scheme, you can use most common spray
enamel paints available at your local hardware store. You must use
caution and not over apply the paint instead spraying several light coats.
For tips on painting our models please refer to the FAQ section on our
website.
35. Installing the wings
Slide the wing joiner 50 into one of the wing panels as shown in the
illustration, then fit the joiner through the fuselage. Before the wing makes
contact with the fuselage, connect the aileron servo lead to the extension
lead already installed in the fuselage.
Connect the plug and socket, then push the wing fully into place; the cable
will now form itself into a loop in the space designed for it.
Fit the other wing panel onto the joiner, and connect the aileron servo
lead to the extension lead already installed in the fuselage, as described
previously.
Do not connect the battery to the speed controller until you
have switched the transmitter on, and are certain that the
throttle control is at the “OFF” position.
Even small motors and propellers are capable of inflicting
injury!