F4U CORSAIR 40
WINGSPAN : 1480mm
THE FINEST RADIO CONTROL MODELS
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SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.
No.11957
REQUIRED FOR OPERATION
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
ASSEMBLY
SPARE PARTS & OPTIONAL PARTS
OPERATING YOUR MODEL SAFELY
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
This radio control model is not a toy!
First-time builders should seek the advice of experienced modellers
before commencing assembly and if they do not fully understand
any part of the construction.
Assemble this kit only in places out of childrenÕs reach!
Take care before operating this model.
You are responsible for this modelÕs assembly and safe operation!
Always keep this instruction manual ready at hand for quick
reference, even after completing the assembly.
For Intermediate
&
Advanced Flyers.
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
2
3
3~15
15
14 / 16
RADIO CONTROLLED ENGINE POWERED SCALE AIRCRAFT
KYOSHO SUPER QUALITY SERIES
Before commencing assembly, please read these instructions thoroughly.
©2000 KYOSHO
INDEX
Sharp Hobby Knife
Phillips Screwdriver (L, M, S)
Needle Nose Pliers
Awl
Scissors
2
Wire Cutters
REQUIRED FOR OPERATION (Purchase separately!)
TOOLS REQUIRED (Purchase separately!)
1
A minimum 4 channel radio control
system for aircraft
3 12
12 AA-size batteries,
either dry cell or NiCd.
Read instruction manual supplied with radio control system thoroughly before use.
5
For retract gear you will, you will need 5channel radio, 1 retract servo,
1 extension cord.
AAAA
AAAA
AAAA
2
Model Aircraft Engine
Muffler
Muffler Adapter
Engine and Muffler
Glow Plug
3
2
Extension Lead x 2
(400mm)
1
Y- Harness x 1
Purchase a propeller that
will suit your engine.
Propeller
CAUTION
: For details concerning the equipment listed below
(size, maker, etc.), check with your hobby shop.
CAUTION:Only use radio control systems designed for aircraft.
2 40 ~ 46
4 48 ~ 53
2 Stroke .40 ~ .46
4 Stroke .48 ~ .53
Propeller
4
Fuel Tube
Double Side Tape
Shock Protecting Foam
x 5
This model will require a minimum 4 channel radio control
(with 5 standard servos) for aircraft, if having fixed
undercarriage, or 5 channel radio (with 6 standard servos),
if fitting retractable undercarriage.
One-touch Plug Heater Set
Required for engine starting:
Fuel Bottle
Plug Wrench
5
Model Glow Fuel.
MODEL
EN
G
INE
FUEL
6
SILICONE
Epoxy A
Epoxy B
Instant Glue
Paint
(30 )
Epoxy Glue (30 minute type)
Silicone Glue
Glue and Paint
WARNING: Never use petrol/
gasoline with glow
engines.
Engine Starter
12V
12V Battery (for starter)
Other equipment for enhancing aircraft operation & performance
For retracting landing gear.
Fuel Filter
90¡ Rotating Retractable landing gear set (Hobbico)
Rod and screw
7
8
Spinner Nut
3
1
1
Read through the manual before you begin, so you will have an overall idea of what to do.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
ASSEMBLY
Check all parts. If you find any defective or missing parts, contact your local dealer or our Kyosho Distributor.
2
3
Symbols used throughout this instruction manual comprise the following :
Apply epoxy glue.
Assemble left and right sides
the same way.
Must be purchased separately!
2mm
Drill holes with the specified
diameter (here: 2mm).
Cut off shaded portion.
2mm
Cut off excess.
Apply instant glue
(CA glue, super glue).
Ensure smooth non-binding
movement while assembling.
Do not overlook this
symbol!
low setting
Use an iron covered with a cloth,
Start at low setting. Increase the set--
ting if necessary. If it is too high, you
may damage the film.
with cover (cloth)
The pre-covered film on ARF kits may wrin-kle due to
variations of temperature. Smooth out as explained
here.
Pay close attention here!
Warning!
Main Wing
Secure aileron hinges with instant glue,
being careful not to glue the wing and
aileron together.
Align the center line of
main wing with aileron.
2
3
4
Assemble left and right sides
the same way.
Main Wing (Underside)
Main Wing (Underside)
Main Wing (Underside)
Servo extension code.(400mm over)
400mm
Horn
2
2
2
2
Fix with tape.
Drill holes with the specified
diameter (here: 2mm).
2mm
Must be purchased separately!
Apply epoxy glue.
2mm
2 x 30mm
Screw
4
Rod Keeper
Rod Adjuster
Included with the radio set.
Aileron Servo
Hard wood block mount
for aileron servo.
TP Screw
8
2 x 8mm
TP
2x30mm
2mm
2 x 8mm
4
5
6
7
Main Wing
Main Landing Gear
Main Landing Gear
Assemble left and right sides
the same way.
Apply epoxy glue.
2mm
Drill holes with the specified
diameter (here: 2mm).
2mm
Securely glue together.If coming off
during flights, you lose control of your aircraft
which leads to accidents!
Warning!
Pay close attention here!
Do not overlook this symbol!
Warning!
A
A'
A=A'
For fixed landing gear.
For fixed landing gear.
Note 9 , if choice the retract gear.
TP Screw
14
2 x 8mm
TP
TP
TP
8
4
2
TP Screw
2.6 x 12mm
2.6 x 12mm
TP Screw
2.6 x 16mm
2.6 x 16mm
2.6 x 16mm
2 x 8mm
Paint.
2mm
5
8
9
10
Assemble left and right sides
the same way.
Apply epoxy glue.
Main Landing Gear
Main Landing Gear
Main Landing Gear
For fixed landing gear.
Note 9 , if choice the retract gear.
For Retractable landing gear.
For Retractable landing gear.
2
4.2mm
3 x 4mm
Set Screw
2
2
2
Stopper
Silicone tube
3 x 4mm
4.2mm
3 x 20mm
3 x 20mm
Screw
2
Eyelet
Eyelet
L Crank
6
2
3mm
Nut
3mm
Washer
Washer
Washer
Must be purchased separately!
Stopper
Pay close attention here!
6
11
12
13
Assemble left and right sides
the same way.
2mm
Drill holes with the specified
diameter (here: 2mm).
2mm
Main Landing Gear
Must be purchased separately!
For Retractable landing gear.
Included with the radio set.
Securely glue together. If coming off during flights,
you lose control of your airplane which leads to accidents!
Warning!
Main Wing
Drill hole on marked point.
Drill hole on marked point.
approx. 9mm
6.5mm
Fuselage
6.5mm
Do not overlook this symbol!
Warning!
Cut off shaded portion.
Pay close attention here!
Apply epoxy glue.
7
14
15
2mm
Drill holes with the specified
diameter (here: 2mm).
2mm
Apply epoxy glue.
Do not overlook this symbol!
Warning!
Main Wing
4 x45mm
Screw
2
Washer
4 x 45mm
4mm
2
2
A=A'
4.1mm
4mm
Blind Nut
If coming off during flights, you lose control of your
airplane which leads to accidents!
Warning!
Screw
Washer
4 x 45mm
4mm
4mm
Blind Nut
4.1mm
5.1mm
A
A'
B=B'
C=C'
D=D'
D
D'
Vertical / Horizontal Tail (Stabiliser)
Securely glue together.If the wing separates during flight,
you will lose control of your airplane.
Warning!
B
B'
C
C'
Cut off shaded portion.
Pay close attention here!
4mm
Cut away only the film.
Bend
32mm
Cut
8
17
Align the crankshaft of the engine with
the side line.
Align the mark on both mounts
with the mark on the fuselage.
4
4mm
Blind Nut
4 x 20mm
Screw
4
Engine Mount
5mm
For 2 stroke engine.
A
A
2
A
2
16
Do not overlook this symbol!
Warning!
2.5
mm
3mm
1
Stopper
2.2mm
3 x 4mm
Set Screw
1
/ Horizontal Tail (Stabiliser)
Rudder
Engine Mount
Blind Nut
4mm
4 x 20mm
Screw
Left and right Elevater glue properly.
Warning!
2mm
Drill holes with the specified
diameter (here: 2mm).
2mm
Apply epoxy glue.
Cut off shaded portion.
Pay close attention here!
Apply instant glue (CA glue, super glue).
Carefully apply
instant glue to both
sides of the hinge,
ensuring free
movement.
9
19
20
2mm
Drill holes with the specified
diameter (here: 2mm).
2mm
Pay close attention here!
10
Engine Mount
For 4 stroke engine.
21
1
3 x 35mm TP
TP Screw
Bend as shown
here.
Completed
12mm
5mm
After confirming the position
(see front view of fuel tank),
insert and tighten the screw.
3 x 35mm
Fix with silicon sealant.
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank
Align the crankshaft of the
engine with the side line.
Align the mark on both mounts
with the mark on the fuselage.
5mm
A
2
A
2
Engine Mount
Blind Nut
4mm
4 x 20mm
Screw
A
21
22
2mm
Drill holes with the specified
diameter (here: 2mm).
2mm
Must be purchased separately!
Apply epoxy glue.
117mm
3 x 25mm
3mm
Washer
Install 4mm Washer to
obtain down thrust.
3mm
Nut
3.1
mm
4
4
4
4
3mm
Spring Washer
3 x 25mm
Screw
3mm
Nut
3mm
Washer
3mm
Spring Washer
Engine Mount
117mm
Use a muffler extension adapter.
(purchase separately)
Depends on the position of the throttle arm.
Engine Mount
Spring Washer
3mm
Washer
3mm
3x25mm
Throttle Rod
For 2 stroke engine.
For 4 stroke engine.
Pay close attention here!
3.5
mm
Install 4mm Washer to
obtain down thrust.
Washer
4mm
2
3 x 4mm
Set Screw
1
2mm
Washer
Nut
Linkage Stopper
1
1
1
2mm
PP
PP Pipe
1.5mm
Rod
2mm
Washer
Nut
2mm
3 x 4mm
11
Dummy Radial Engine
23
2mm
Drill holes with the specified
diameter (here: 2mm).
2mm
Must be purchased separately!
Cut off shaded portion.
Apply epoxy glue.
Cowling
For 4 stroke engine.
For 2 stroke engine.
For 4 stroke engine. (Dummy Radial Engine)
8
TP Screw
TP
2.6 x 12mm
2.6 x 12mm
Paint.
2.6mm
3 5mm
2.6 x 12mm
2.6mm
2.6 x 12mm
If the muffler interfer cowling mount,
cut / file away accordingly.
Align with the center line on the fuselage.
12
13
24
25
26
2mm
Drill holes with the specified
diameter (here: 2mm).
2mm
Must be purchased separately!
Linkage Rod
Adjustable rod
Heat-shrink tube
Be careful not to scorch the
heat-shrink tube!
Beware of the flame!
2mm
2 x 180mm
2 x170mm
Cut off shaded portion.
Pay close attention here!
Apply instant glue (CA glue, super glue).
Vertical / Horizontal Tail
Included with the
radio set.
Throttle servo
Rudder Servo
Elevator Servo
Servo
3 x 4mm
Set Screw
1
2mm
Washer
Nut
Linkage Stopper
1
1
1
2mm
Included with the radio set.
Screw
2
2 x 18mm
Screw
2
2 x 30mm
2mm
Washer
2mm
Nut
3 x 4mm
2x30mm
2mm
2x18mm
2mm
approx. 120mm approx. 320mm approx. 200mm approx. 120mm approx. 410mm approx. 200mm
2
Rod Adjuster
2
Rod Keeper
27
28
29
TP Screw
4
2 x 8mm
TP
Canopy
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Receiver / Battery
Secure foam padding with
rubber bands or tape as required.
Carefully install the receiver and battery pack to
ensure that they will not move during flight.
Foam Pad
Move the location of the receiver and battery pack
as needed to obtain the specified CG.
RUDDER
AILERON
CG
10mm
10mm
30mm
30mm
Never fly before checking the CGÕs required position.
Adjust the travel of each control surface to the
values in the diagrams.
These values fit general flight capabilities.
Readjust according to your requirements
and flight experience.
ELEVATOR
15mm
15mm
Control Surface Movement
Assemble left and right sides
the same way.
Do not overlook this symbol!
Warning!
2mm
Drill holes with the specified
diameter (here: 2mm).
2mm
Must be purchased separately!
Cut off shaded portion.
Pay close attention here!
2 40~46 4 48~53
This model aircraft is designed for Intermediate to Experienced fliers. Beginners should seek advice for pre-flight adjustments and assembly
from more experienced fliers. Be aware that flying a badly assembled or badly adjusted aircraft is very dangerous!
At the start, first-time fliers should always be assisted by an experienced flier and NEVER fly alone!
This model aircraft is designed to be powered by either a 2 stroke .40 ~ .46 size engine or a 4 stroke .48 ~ .53 size engine. Installing a more
powerful engine than specified or flying this model dangerously could lead to serious injury and/or damage to property.
Warning!
2 x 8mm
Paint.
For the correct location of decals,
please refer to the next clause.
1.2mm
14
15
30
Decals
No.
11957-01
11957-02
11957-03
Cowling
3500
1500
2500
2000
2500
1600
Main Gear
Canopy
Part Names Quantity
SPARE PARTS
x1
x1
No.
Part Names Quantity
No.
11957-04
11957-05
90993
Part Names Quantity
SPARE PARTS
x1
Decal
Retractable Gear Cup
Dummy Radial Engine
x1
x2
x2
x1
x1
No.
Part Names Quantity
Nylon Propeller
No.
Part Names
No. Part Names
90410-08
550
OPTIONAL PARTS
Nylon Propeller
90411-07
650
Nylon Propeller
90411-08
650
750
750
Nylon Propeller
90412-06
Nylon Propeller
90412-08
Long Spinner Nut UNF5/16-28
90427-09
800
6000
90081
FOR JAPANESE MARKET ONLY.
FOR JAPANESE MARKET ONLY.
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0 0 2 1 0 4 4 7 2 7 1
1 6 8 0
0 0 2 1 0 4
4 7 2 7 1
1 6 8 0
1,400
200
80
1,680
(1)
(2)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(1)
11957
OFF
ON
Pre-Flight Checks
Only fly model aeroplanes in areas
away from houses and places
where people gather. The weight
and speed of your aeroplane make
it a potential hazard. Make sure
that the area around you is clear.
For radio equipment, refer to the
instruction manual included with
your set.
Check that the spinner and the
propeller are securely fastened.
If the model begins to operate by
itself, there is another transmitter
operating on your frequency. Do
not try to operate your model if
this happens, but change your
transmitter and receiver crystals
to another frequency.
Fully extend
transmitter
aerial.
Switch on the transmitter.
Switch on the receiver.
Check that the wings are properly
and firmly affixed.
Flying
Fill the fuel tank.
By moving the various transmitter
controls, ensure that all control
surfaces move the way you
intend them to.
To start the engine, set low throttle
on the transmitter and hold the
engine starter against the spinner.
Switch on engine starter.
Adjust the throttle needle.
After Flying
Only use KYOSHO genuine parts.
Safety Precautions
Always regulate the engine from behind,
but never from infront or from the sides,
because a rotating propeller might badly
injure you.
Do not allow watching people to get too
close to a rotating propeller.
Immediately disuse defective propellers
as well as deformed spinners.
If the batteries of the radio system
are flat, replace them with new ones.
Do not fly your airplane above people
standing around.
ON
ON
Launch the aeroplane into the wind.
Do not fly your aeroplane if it is a
windy day or there are strong
cross winds.
Always land your airplane into the
wind.
Bring your airplane to a halt by
lowering the engine control trim.
After each flight, the engine is hot. Be-
ware of getting burned.
Wipe up any fuel deposits or dirt.
Never throw burning, gleaming or smoul-
dering things into fuel cans, even if
these happen to be empty. This could
result in serious injury.
WIND
WIND
OFF
OFF ON
Switch off the receiver.
Switch off the transmitter.
OFF
Draw the remaining fuel out of the tank
and fill it back into the can.
Move the throttle control stick
on the transmitter and check
that the carburettor opens and
closes easily.
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THE FINEST RADIO CONTROL MODELS
PRINTED IN CHINA65670007-1
Non-observance of this information could lead to serious injury and/or damage to property.
Warning!
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