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AEROBATIC R/C SEAPLANE

RC-36 KITTIWAKE INSTRUCTION MANUAL

INTRODUCTION

The KittiWake, proof-positive that there

can be more to R/C seaplane flying than

just take-offs and landings! Top Flite

Models is sure that your KittiWake will

provide you with hours of flying fun and

performance.

Realistic, finished flying weights of 3 to

3-1/2 pounds can be expected when the

model is built to the following instruc-

tions. Our prototypes were all covered

and flown with Monokote® coverings.

The covering instructions will give you

the details of how we accomplished the

few extra precautions that should be ex-

ercised when covering a seaplane.

Engine selection for your KittiWake is im-

portant. Our prototypes have been

powered with a variety of engines, rang-

ing from .19's through .28's. The KittiWake

that is shown in the ads and on the label

of your kit has a O.S. .25 FSR installed

with a Mac's muffler. This has been an

excellent combination, providing lots of power at the top

end while offering an excellent and reliable idle. A

reliable idle is an absolute must! Face it,yourKittiWake

will have to spend a portion of each flight taxiing on the

water and without a reliable idling engine, you better

have access to a boat to go out and get it when the

engine "flames out." Take extra time to work on the idle

of the engine you choose—it will pay off later.

While on the subject of engines, it is worthwhile to point

out that the physical mounting of your engine does not

necessarily have to be a side-mount, as shown. Your

engine can be mounted up-right, at a 45 degree angle,

even inverted (although we do not necessarily like an in-

verted engine in a seaplane due to potential flooding

problems). Generally speaking, the use of a muffler on

your engine is highly recommended as it greatly

enhances the idle characteristics as well as serving to

keep you on good terms with people who may also be at

your flying site! Therefore, mounting your engine in the

nose of your KittiWake should take into consideration

the positioning of the muffler. Mounting the engine up-

right or at a 45 degree angle allows the use of most

engine's stock muffler set-ups. Side mounting the

engine, as we did, most usually requires a replacement

muffler (one with a longer header) or a header extension.

Our prototypes all used fiber-filled motor mounts, sized

for whatever engine chosen for the airplane. Your local

retailer should be able to supply you with the correct

mount for your engine.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

TOP FLITE MODELS, INC. does not recommend the

KittiWake as a first R/C powered aircraft. However, if you

are a beginner to the sport of R/C flying, we would urge

you to seek and use experienced assistance in con-

structing and flying this airplane. Again, if you are new

to this hobby, consider this:

Flying this or any other radio-controlled model aircraft is

a PRIVILEGE and not a RIGHT and this privilege begins

with the utmost safety considerations to others and

yourself as well. An R/C model airplane in inexperienced

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AEROBATIC R/C SEAPLANERC-36 KITTIWAKE INSTRUCTION MANUALINTRODUCTIONThe KittiWake, proof-positive that therecan be more to R/C seaplane flying thanjus

Page 2 - HOMEOWNERS INSURANCE

5. Pull the fuselage sides together at the rear tomake sure that the two sides bend equally. Oncesatisfied, apply glue to the inside rear of thefusela

Page 3 - FORW1-A&W1-B

aluminum float legs. Use a ruler, triangle and asharpened nail (or scribe) to accurately mark thevertical centerline on both float legs. Now use asoft

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the back of the spinner 1/32" from the front of F-4.This is the position that your engine should be fordrilling the holes in the motor mount. Mar

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2. The method we suggest for locating the fuselageto the main float istomakeapairoffrontand rearscrap balsa stand-offs. These stand-offs are thentack

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be covered separately (elevators, rudder, ailerons, wing,fuselage, etc.). After covering, locate and open up all re-quired access points; hinge slots,

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The last thing to do is balance the model. The C.G.shown on the plans is exactly where we have been flyingour prototypes. We've gone as far as 1/

Page 8 - IN PAIRS

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hands has the potential of doing serious personal or pro-perty damage. These safety considerations start at thebuilding board by following instruction

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1. From their die-cut sheets, carefully remove allwing ribs, W-1 (A and B) through W-8. Wherenecessary, use a #11 blade to free the parts, mak-ing ver

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5. Starting with tip rib W-8 and working inboard toW-2, securely pin each rib in place overthe bottomspar, making sure each is perpendicular to yourbe

Page 12 - I. MAIN FLOAT ASSEMBLY

wing panel's alignment. Before leaving this struc-ture to cure, carefully remove any oozingadhesive from the tops of the wing panel's still

Page 13 - II. TIP FLOAT WIRE BRACES

1. As shown in the cross-section diagram, the tipfloat has to be cut from it's base. The easiest wayto do this with absolute accuracy is to make

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1. Locate and remove the two FL-1 main float sidesfrom their die-cut sheets. Tape or pin these ac-curately together and use a sanding block to light-l

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7. Cut, fit and glue the 1/4" balsa cross piece that fitsagainst the rear face of former FL-5, between thebottom longerons of the float sides (se

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3. Use a sanding block to smooth each side of thesesurfaces. Remove the two elevator halves andrudder from their die-cut sheets. Lay the stabilizeron

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