With the fuselage, wings and tail assembly all complete, the finishing touches can be put on the Merlin (TM) to make it fully operational.
Important : This demonstration shows the basic instructions for assembly and operation of this particular model of RC flyer. There are variations in assembly for each individual model. Read and carefully follow the manufacturer's instructions that come with your RC plane, whether it's this particular model or another. Additional information about assembly as well as running, troubleshooting and fine-tuning the engine can be found in the manufacturer's instructions.
Steps: - Attach the elevator control rod to the elevator clevis (figure A). Secure it with a drop of CA glue.
- Attach the rudder control rod to the rudder clevis (figure B). Secure it with a drop of CA glue.
- Attach the battery pack, using the supplied Velcro (TM) fastener, to the underside of the radio box on the bottom of the fuselage (figure C).
- Use the positioning of the battery pack -- moving it slightly forward or backward -- to establish the plane's center of gravity.
- On the Merlin, placing your fingertips under the wings 4-1/2" back from the leading edge, and holding the plane suspended, the plane should balance level (figure D). If it doesn't, readjust the battery pack to achieve proper balance.
Flying the Merlin
Because radio control backyard flyers are so quiet and easy to fly, they can be flown in any relatively open area, such as a park, a soccer field or a parking lot. Here are a few considerations before taking your first flight: - Turn on the radio-transmitter.
Safety tip: Whenever operating any RC models, the radio transmitter should be the first thing you switch on (prior to switching on any receivers) and the last thing you switch off.
- Check the operation of the radio controls (rudder and elevator) to ensure that they are working and operating properly, with the up-down functions corresponding to the proper controls on the transmitter (figure E).
- At take-off (figure F), fly out straight and gain altitude steadily. Avoid oversteering or overcontrolling. Use the controls gently so that the plane feels more or less as if it's "flying itself."
- For beginners, pick a calm, nonwindy day for flying.
- Watch out for obstacles such as trees, telephone poles and power lines.
Merlin specs:
Material -- foam and carbon-fiber
Wingspan -- 44"
Length -- 30"
Weight -- 15 ounces
Engine -- Electric.
RESOURCES :
Horizon Hobby
Horizon Hobby is a supplier of radio-controlled planes, cars, boats, etc.
Horizon Hobby
Website: www.horizonhobby.com
Merlin (TM) Park-Flyer RC airplane
Hobby Lobby International
A retailer of radio-control model planes.
www.hobby-lobby.com/diynet.htm
Hobby Lobby International, Inc.
Brentwood, TN 37027
Phone: 615-373-1444
Fax: 615-377-6948
Website: www.hobby-lobby.com
Flying Models
Model: 0938716549
Author: Don Ross, Mike Markowski (Editor)
Markowski International
HobbyTown USA
HobbyTown USA (Registered Trademark) is a Nebraska corporation formed in 1985 by Merlin Hayes and Thomas Walla. HobbyTown began in 1980 with the purchase of a local business in Lincoln, Nebraska. The corporation was established for the sole purpose of sharing their dream with other people who wanted to own their own hobby store.
Today, HobbyTown USA is a nationally registered franchise, and the company is widely regarded as a leader in the retail hobby industry.
With the company motto of "Building Your Dream" and with more than 150 stores open, it is the largest retail hobby franchise in the world and is ranked in the top 2% of all franchises worldwide. More importantly, there are now hundreds of owners realizing their dream of being their own boss, and having fun while they do it.
For store location information, please click here.
HobbyTownUSA
Lincoln, NE 68516
Phone: 402-434-5050
Email: info@hobbytown.com
Website: www.hobbytown.com
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