HITEC Twin Star II - Manual (Page 24)

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TwinStar II kit Building instructions
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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. 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, all
we can do is expressly point out these hazards.
Additional items required for the TwinStar II:
Adhesives and activator:
Use medium-viscosity cyano-acrylate glue (”cyano”) and matching activator (”kicker”) - do not use styrofoam cyano. Epoxy adhesives
produce what initially appears to be a sound joint, but the bond is only superficial, and the hard resin breaks away from the parts
under load.
Hot-melt adhesive (from a glue gun) is a useful alternative.
MULTIPLEX receiving system components:
MULTIPLEX Micro IPD UNI receiver
35 MHz A-band Order No. 5 5971
alternatively: 40 MHz band Order No. 5 5972
Tiny-S UNI servo (four required) Ele. / rud. / 2 x ail. Order No. 6 5121
300 mm extension lead, UNI Aileron servo x 2 Order No. 8 5031
Optional: 200 mm separation filter lead, UNI Aileron servo x 2 Order No. 8 5035
Battery charger:
MULTIcharger 5008 DC (charge current
1-8 NiCd / NiMH cells Order No. 9 2525
100 mA … 5 A), for use with 12 V, e.g. car battery
MULTIcont M-32 UNI Speed controller Order No. 7 2279
MULTIPLEX Permabatt NiMH flight battery 7 / 3000 mAh Order No. 15 6026
or
MULTIPLEX Permabatt NiMH flight battery
8 / 3000 mAh Order No. 15 6027
Tools:
Scissors, balsa knife, side-cutters, 8 mm screwdriver, soldering iron.
Note: please remove the illustration pages from the centre of these instructions.
Specification: TWINSTAR II
Wingspan
1420 mm 56 in
Fuselage length 1085 mm 43 in
Wing area (FAI) approx. 43 dm² 4.7 sq. ft
Weight approx. 1500 g 53 oz
Wing loading 35 g / dm² 11.5 oz/sq.ft
Power system 2 x Permax 400 6 V
Receiver power supply BEC
RC functions Aileron, elevator, rudder, throttle
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. This is the procedure: spray cyano activator on one face of the Elapor®; allow it to air-dry for about two minutes, then
apply cyano adhesive to the other face. Join the parts, and immediately position them accurately.