GILES 202 - Graupner

mounting: connect two tension springs together and thread the piece of silicone hose
on it as shown in Fig. 90; bag I.
Connect the exhaust manifold to the silencer using Teflon exhaust hose (6861.28)
and spring clips (6865). The exhaust gas exits the fuselage by means of a piece of
silicone hose, Order No. 1567 (not included in the kit) attached to the silencer outlet
pipe, and a generously dimensioned opening must be cut in the underside of the
fuselage in the area of the silencer outlet to clear the hose.
The cooling air openings in the engine cowl and bulkhead provide an adequate airflow
over the engine and exhaust assembly while the model is flying; the air exits the
model through the fuselage tail former.
General
Once you have carried out all the work described in these building instructions, the
basic airframe of your model should be complete. As already mentioned in the
introduction, these instructions do not cover every single stage of construction in
detail, since the model requires considerable expertise and experience from the
builder in terms of constructional (and piloting) skills. The more technically talented
modeller will be able to construct the model and install the mechanical systems
virtually by referring to the illustrations alone.
We recommend that you install all the control system linkages and - in particular - the
complete engine assembly, then remove all the parts again before you start painting
or covering the model. If you wish to achieve as good a power : weight ratio as
possible we recommend that you cover the wings and tail panels with iron-on film, and
apply a painted finish to the GRP parts. These are high-quality mouldings, virtually
devoid of faults and air bubbles. Be sure to use a type of paint designed for these
materials. Once the model has been painted in the colour scheme of your choice, reinstall
all the power system and RC system components carefully and conscientiously.
Secure all metal-to-metal screwed joints using Loctite, Order No. 951, including all the
control system pushrods (Figs. 92, 93). Check that the aluminium crimp sleeves are
crimped sufficiently tightly on the control cables for the rudder and steerable tail wheel
(Figs. 92, 98). All horns must be securely fixed using screws or glue as specified, and
all loose cables secured with cable ties and the retainer plates supplied. This is
especially important in the forward part of the fuselage where the exhaust system
generates enormous heat, and cable insulation can melt upon contact. This also
applies to the fueltank and petrol feed tubing.
If the model is built according to the instructions and the recommended RC
components are installed, then it should be possible to achieve the correct Centre of
Gravity without adding more weight in the form of lead ballast. Our test models turned
out slightly nose-heavy (i.e. on the docile side), fitted with a ZDZ 80 petrol engine and
a 2000 mAh receiver battery in the front part of the fuselage (Figs. 99, 100), attached
to the undercarriage brace with cable ties, and the ignition battery mounted on the RC
installation plate (Fig. 100).
To extend the servo leads we strongly advise you to use genuine Graupner/JR
extension leads. If you have installed two servos in each wing panel, we recommend
installing one Magic Box on each side, in order a) to couple the servos in a similar
manner to a Y-lead, and b) to allow you set exactly identical servo end-points. You
should now be able to assemble the model completely, tighten all screws and fixings,
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