Lanier R/C EXPLORER 40 Manuel utilisateur

EXPLORER 40

WARNING! THIS IS NOT A TOY!

THIS IS NOT A BEGINNERS AIRPLANE

This R/C kit and the model you will build from it is not a toy! It is capable of

serious bodily harm and property damage. It is your responsibility, and yours

alone - to build this kit correctly, properly install all R/C. components and flying gear

(engine, tank, radio, pushrods, etc. and to test the model and fly it only with

experienced, competent help, using common sense and in accordance with all safety

standards as set forth in the Academy of Model Aeronautics Safety Code. It is

suggested that you join the AMA and become properly insured before attempting to

fly this model. If you are just starting R/C modeling, consult your local hobby dealer

or write to the Academy of Model Aeronautics to find an experienced instructor in

your area.

Write to : Academy of Model Aeronautics, 5151 Memorial Dr, Muncie, IN 47302

LIMITED WARRANTY

Lanier R/C is proud of the care and attention that goes into the manufacture of parts for its

model kits.The company warrants that for a period of 30 days, it will replace, at the buyers

request, any parts or material shown to the company's satisfaction to have been defective in

workmanship or material at the time of purchase.

No other warranty of any kind, expressed or implied, is made with respect to the

merchandise sold by the company. The buyer acknowledges and understands that he is

purchasing only a component kit from which the buyer will himself construct a finished flying

model airplane. The company is neither the manufacturer of such a flying model airplane,

nor a seller of it. The buyer hereby assumes the risk and all liability for personal or property

damage or injury arising out of the buyers use of the components or the finished flying model

airplane, whenever any such damage or injury shall occur.

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Wingspan………64-1/4”

Wing area………….695-1/2 sq. in.

Weight………….4-1/2 – 5 lbs

Fuselage Length……..49”

Engine Required….. 2 – Stroke .40 to .50

4 – Stroke .52 to .70

Radio ……… 4 - Channel

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INTRODUCTION

If your passion is learning to fly R/C, then

the Explorer 40 is for you. An easy to fly

airplane that is bound to have you flying in

a short time. The added importance of

having ailerons allows the beginner to fly

the Explorer 40 a longer time instead of

having to step up to another model. Here

is an airplane you will be proud to set

down on the flight line and ask that

seasoned R/C’er to teach you to fly.

Before assembling the Explorer 40, read

over the instruction manual and familiarize

yourself with what is required. Then when

it becomes time to do a particular

assembly step you will have a better idea

what its all about. We know you will

enjoy flying the Explorer 40; giving you

many hours of enjoyment.

PARTS NEEDED (NOT INCLUDED)

Four channel radio with four servos

.40 size engine

Suitable propeller

Fuel line (medium size)

Foam cushioning for fuel tank and

Radio receiver

TOOLS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED

(NOT INCLUDED IN KIT)

ADHESIVES

Thin CA (cynoacrylate) glue

Thick CA

CA remover and debonder

30-min Epoxy

TOOLS

Drill

Drill bit – 1/16”,3/32”, 3/16”, 5/32” 1/4”,

#33, #43

Medium Phillips Screwdriver

Hobby Knife with #11 blade

Mixing Sticks

Epoxy Brush (es)

Measuring Device (e.g., Tape measure

Combination Square

Paper towels

Wax paper

Rubbing Alcohol

Felt tip pen

Straight pins

Razor Saw

Dremel cut off wheel

ASSEMBING THE WING

The control surfaces, ailerons, elevator,

and rudder, come with the hinges installed,

but the hinges are not glued in place.

It’s imperative that you use a high quality

thin CA glue to properly adhere the hinges

and control surfaces in place.

1. Carefully, remove the wing panels from

the protective plastic. Remove the aileron

from the wing panel. Note the position of

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the hinges. There are four high quality

hinges in each panel. Remove each hinge

and fold it in the center. Insert a pin in

the crease line on either side of the slot.

2. Insert the hinges back in the wing with

the pins resting up against the trailing

edge. Now insert the aileron. The hinge is

now centered in the wing panel and

aileron.

3. Remove the pins and snug the aileron

against the wing panel. This will ensure

that the hinges are centered.

4. Deflect the aileron and apply a couple

drops of thin CA at the center of the hinge

in the slot. Do not overdo it. Have a paper

towel handy to absorb any excess CA.

Ideally, when the hinge is glued in place, a

1/32” gap or less will be maintained

throughout the length of the aileron. The

hinge is made of a special material that

allows the CA to wick, or penetrate, and

distribute throughout the hinge, securely

bonding it in place.

5. Trial fit the wing joiner in the wing to

check for proper insertion.

6. Remove the wing joiner and find the

center. Draw a line to indicate the center

with a felt tip pen.

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7. Mix up some 30 min epoxy and

apply liberally to wing joiner, and ends of

wing. Do not use 5 min epoxy. It will

harden before you get things together.

8. Slide the wing panels on the wing

joiner aligning the leading and trailing

edge. Wipe off excess epoxy with alcohol

and a paper towel. Apply masking tape to

joint to hold together until cured. Place

wax paper under joint to keep it from

sticking to the surface underneath.

9. Allow to cure over night.

10. Locate the clevis connectors, install

them on the aileron horns until about half

the thread is showing.

11. Trial fit a servo in the wing servo well.

Be sure that it fits and the connector has

room to come out beside it.

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12. Find the two pieces of wood, 1/8” x

5/16” x 1”. Lay one flush with the servo

well end and draw a line around it. Now

remove the covering within the lines. Do

the other end as well. Using thick CA, glue

the pieces in place, flush with the ends of

the servo well. When the servo is

mounted, the plywood pieces will add

material for the screws to anchor.

13. Locate the two aileron pushrods and

screw a clevis on each approx. half of the

exposed thread. Attach the clevis on one

to the control horn laying the end over the

servo output arm. Tape the ailerons in

neutral position.

14. Mark the length of the pushrod at the

hole in the servo output arm. Once

determined, bend the wire 90 degrees.

Trim off leaving a ¼” length after the

bend.

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15. Hook up the clevises on the aileron

control horns. Install the pushrods on the

servo arm with the black snap-on

connectors. Once the servo is power

centered, it may be necessary to remove

the servo arm and center it on the spline.

Adjustment can be made in the clevis on

the threaded rod to neutralize the ailerons

if necessary.

16. The holes for the wing hold down

bolts are pre-drilled however; you must

remove the covering over them, top and

bottom side. Cut them open with a sharp

Exacto knife or better yet, use a micro tip

soldering iron to burn them open. This is

by far the easiest way with the best

results.

17. Locate the wing hold down plate,

turn it over striking a centerline. Partially

cut through the plate with a knife or Zona

razor saw. Now “crack” it slightly to match

the dihedral of the wing.

18. Position the plate on the wing and

draw a line around it with a felt tip pen.

Using a sharp Exacto knife, carefully

remove the covering 3/32” in from the line

all the way around.

19. Glue the plate on with thick CA glue.

Turn the wing over and match drill the

holes through the plate with a 3/16” drill

bit. Use the soldering iron micro-tip to

clean up the holes on the plate.

20. Install the wing on the fuselage using

the long bolts and plastic washers. Check

to see that it fits properly.

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21. This completes assembling the

wing. Set it aside until needed for final

assembly.

ASSEMBLING THE TAIL

1. Locate the fuselage and clean out

the pushrod exit slots on both sides using

the micro soldering iron tip. This does a

neat job. Do it carefully.

2. Find the horizontal stab and remove

the elevators. Locate the center of the

stab. Using a square on the trailing edge

extending the line from front to back.

Place the stab in the fuselage slot and

sight down through the fin slot. Adjust to

centrally locate the centerline in the slot

and pin in place. With a felt tip pen draw

lines next to the fuselage, sides, top and

bottom.

3. Remove the stab from the fuselage.

Remove the covering between the lines.

Use a straightedge and a new sharp #11

Exacto blade. Cut 1/16” inside of the lines

being careful not to cut too deep.

4. Locate the vertical fin/rudder and

remove the rudder. Mount it in the slot on

the fuselage with the stab in place. Center

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the forward tip of the dorsal fin on the

fuselage and tape in

place. Mark around edges, where it meets

the fuselage, with a felt tip pen. Remove

and cut away covering between the lines

as described in step 3.

5. CA the elevator hinges to the stab and

rudder hinges to the fin as described in

Assembling the Wings, Steps 1,2,3, and 4.

6. Turn the stab assembly over so you are

looking at the bottom of the elevators.

Locate two control horns and thread on the

clevis connectors. They will thread on

much easier if drilled out them with a #43

drill bit. Using thin CA to glue the control

horns in position. The hole in the

connector should fall on the hinge line

when they are located . Also note the

straight edge of the control horn faces the

hinge line

7. Match drill the holes in the control

horn drilling through the elevator. Use a

drill press or hand drill with a #33 drill bit.

8. Locate six #2 x 5/8” screws and two

control horn nut plates. Fasten the control

horns in place. Cut off the excess threads

flush with the nut plate with a Dremel cut-

off wheel.

9. Mount and fasten the rudder control

horn in the same manner. Remove 1/4”

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from the threaded end of the horn to clear

the elevator control horn.

10. Before gluing on the stab/elevator and

fin/rudder to the fuselage, install the

pushrods through the slots in the fuselage.

The elevator pushrod is split and must

come out the two upper slots on either

side. The rudder pushrod exits through

the lower slot. Tape the forward ends to

the servo tray for now. Here’s a tip. Push

the elevator pushrod out the back of the

fuselage through the stab slot. Spread

them apart and carefully slide them back

into the fuselage. They will pop right

through the slots with ease.

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