Great-planes Curtis P-6E Hawk ARF 1/5 Scale - GPMA1219 User Manual

WARRANTYGreat Planes®Model Manufacturing Co. guarantees this kit to be free from defects in both material and workmanship at the date ofpurchase. This

❏ 1. Remove the two elevators from the stabilizer.❏ 2.Trim the covering from the top and bottom of the centerof the stabilizer.❏ 3. Cut six 3/4"

❏ 4. Use a canopy scissors or hobby knife to trim the plasticfin cover along the molded cut lines. Trial fit the cover overthe fin. We found that cutt

❏ 11. Put epoxy in the tail gear wire hole in the leadingedge of the rudder. Do not get epoxy in the slot. Before theepoxy cures, use thin CA to glue

❏❏5. Install a 4" [102mm] foam wheel on the axle followedby a 3/16" [4.8mm] wheel collar. Secure the wheel collar tothe axle with a 6-32 set

❏ 5. Remove the cowl and position the engine on the mountso the distance from the firewall to the front of the thrustwasher measures 5-15/16" [15

❏ 7. Now that the cowl is properly mounted to the fuselageyou can finish the hole for the engine head. You can alsomake a template from thin cardboard

❏ 6. Connect the correct fuel line to the carberator and thefuel line plug to the fill line. The pressure line will beconnected to the muffler once th

❏ 7. Install a brass screw-lock pushrod connector on the throttleservo arm. Secure it with a nylon keeper. Thread a 4-40 x 1/4"[6.4mm] socket hea

❏ 2. Use epoxy to glue the machine guns in the cowl.❏ 3. Trim the exhaust stacks as shown. We used black paintto fill in between the stacks. An altern

❏ 3. On the left side of the fuselage, slide one wire into theopening closest to the back of the fuselage. Install a largenylon control horn onto the

INTRODUCTION ...2IMAA...

C. Apply a small drop of solder flux to the joint.D. Heat the area to be soldered. Apply solder to the heatedarea. The metal must get hot enough to me

❏❏1. On the right top wing, install a 6" [152.4mm] servoextension onto the servo lead. Secure the extension to thelead with tape, a piece of heat

❏ 1. Attach the lower wing to the fuselage with the 1/4-20nylon wing bolts.❏❏2. Locate eight metal cabane mounting brackets. Setfour brackets for the

❏ 10. Place the top wing onto the “N” struts. Attach the topwing to the “N” struts with 4-40 x 1/2" [13mm] socket headcap screws, #4 washers and

❏ 4. Glue the two parts shown onto one of the plywoodcarrying handle parts. Make sure the four holes are aligned.❏ 5. Place the “N” struts onto the ha

Our prototype model required the addition of noseweight with engines at the bottom end of therecommended range. We have included a box for you toeasil

❏ 3. Cut the turtle deck on the cut lines and glue it in placewith R/C 56 canopy glue.❏ 4. Your kit includes a pilot. Glue the pilot in the cockpitusi

❏ 3. Drill two 5/64" [2mm] holes through the block at the aftbottom of the fuselage and the marks on the fin and stabilizer.❏ 4. Cut a piece of t

❏❏11. Bring the elastic cord around the top of the forwardstrut and pull it back toward the fuselage. Glue the cord intothe hole next to the hole you

❏❏16. Remove the screw from the aft top cabane, installthe cord around the cabane and then re-install the screw. Dothis on the forward bottom “N” stru

5.You must correctly install all R/C and other components sothat the model operates correctly on the ground and in the air.6. You must check the opera

❏ 1. Turn on the transmitter and receiver and center thetrims. If necessary, remove the servo arms from the servosand reposition them so they are cent

❏ 1. Use a felt-tip pen or 1/8" [3mm] wide tape to accuratelymark the C.G. on the bottom of the top wing (on both sidesof the fuselage.) The C.G.

Carefully balance your propeller and spare propellers beforeyou fly. An unbalanced prop can be the single most significantcause of vibration that can

Read and abide by the following excerpts from the Academyof Model Aeronautics Safety Code. For the complete SafetyCode refer to Model Aviation magazin

❏ 1. Fuelproof all areas exposed to fuel or exhaust residuesuch as the cowl mounting blocks, wing saddle area, etc.❏ 2. Check the C.G. according to th

come off the ground. One of the most important things toremember with a tail dragger is to always be ready to applyright rudder to counteract engine t

BUILDING NOTESKit Purchased Date: _______________________Where Purchased:_________________________Date Construction Started: __________________Date Co

Here is a list of optional tools mentioned in the manual thatwill help you build the P-6E Hawk ARF.❏ 2 oz. [57g] spray CA activator (GPMR6035) or4 oz.

551114201243181210161715157913216881321191 Left Top Wing2 Right Top Wing3 Left Bottom Wing4 Right Bottom Wing5 Fuselage6 Stabilizer7 Fin8 Elevators (2

6ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTSReplacement parts for the P-6E Hawk ARF are available using the order numbers in the Replacement Parts List thatfollows. Th

❏ 1. If you have not done so already, remove the major partsof the kit from the box and inspect for damage. If any partsare damaged or missing, contac

❏❏1. Cut away the covering from the servo bay in thebottom of the right top wing panel.❏❏2. A string is taped inside the servo bay. Carefullyremove th

❏ 2. After the glue has cured, test fit the wing joiner into thebottom wing panels. Note that the wing joiner is angled toprovide dihedral in the bott