Summary of Contents for Chip Hyde VISION 3D
- Page 1 INSTRUCTIONS FOR CHIP HYDE VISION 3D Copyright 2004 – Chip Hyde Products Chip Hyde Products 999 East Fry Boulevard Suite 316 Sierra Vista Arizona 85635 520 234 4848 www.chiphyde.com...
- Page 2 However, we at Chip Hyde Products Inc. are not in a position to influence the way you build and operate your model, and we have no control over the methods you use to install, operate and maintain the radio control system components.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Kit Contents......................5 Items Needed to Complete the Vision 3D ............7 Components and Hardware Needed to Complete the Vision 3D ....7 Tools Needed to Complete the Vision 3D ........... 8 Adhesives Needed to Complete the Vision 3D ........... 8 Vision 3D Building Instructions................ -
Page 4: Introduction
Intended Use The Vision 3D should not be regarded as a toy. This is an advanced aerobatic plane and is recommended for pilots who are well beyond the trainer-stage and are comfortable with flying at least an aerobatic sport plane. -
Page 5: Kit Contents
Kit Contents The contents of the Vision 3D shipping box should be as follows:... - Page 6 Description Wing panels Ailerons Light weight aluminium wing tube Light weight aluminium wing panel retaining fixtures & wooden mounts Horizontal stabilizer panels Elevators Carbon fibre horizontal stabilizer tube Light weight aluminium horizontal stabilizer anti rotation pin Rudder Painted fibreglass cowl Fuselage Fuselage hatch Canopy...
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Page 7: Items Needed To Complete The Vision 3D
Items Needed to Complete the Vision 3D Components and Hardware Needed to Complete the Vision 3D Description 50cc Motor and Propeller 3-1/2 inch ultimate Truturn spinner 16-24oz fuel tank 3-1/2 inch main wheels 4 & ¼ inch 4-40 thread elevator pushrods 4 &... -
Page 8: Tools Needed To Complete The Vision 3D
Ignition switch (heavy duty) Ignition battery Axels – Dubro Cat No. 249 suggested Tools Needed to Complete the Vision 3D • Modelling Knife • Fine blade saw • Flat file • Circular file • Electric drill and a selection of drill bits •... -
Page 9: Vision 3D Building Instructions
As the owner and builder of this model you are at liberty to substitute products of your own preference. The Vision 3D is intended for experienced builders and pilots and NOT as a first model. As such it is assumed that the builder will have previously assembled other models. -
Page 10: Wing Assembly
Wing Assembly Fitting and Hinging the Ailerons Each aileron is supplied with 7 Mylar hinges. First mark a centerline across each hinge – be careful to orientate the hinge correctly, drawing the centerline across the width of the hinge. Then fold the hinge a few times along the centerline and gently compress the hinge line fold with a pair of pliers, to help form a good hinge point. - Page 11 Now remove the pins and then carefully drip thin CA onto the exposed section of each hinge as pictured below. Gently work the aileron up and down while adding CA. This will help the CA to fully wick into each hinge. We suggest adding CA to the inner and outer most hinges first, as this will help ensure that the aileron is properly aligned with the wing itself and avoid tapering wing/aileron gaps.
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Page 12: Aileron Servo Installation
Aileron Servo Installation The Vision 3D is designed to use either a single high torque (130 oz inch) aileron servo, or a pair of medium torque (60 oz inch) aileron servos. While either approach will work successfully, we prefer the use of a single high torque servo and the following instructions describe the fitting process. - Page 13 Remove the servo and add a few drops of thin CA into each hole. Finally re-fit the servo and screw it into place. Cover over the unused mounting position for the optional second aileron servo. Aileron Linkage Installation IMPORTANT THIS SECTION WILL EXPLAIN THE AILERON LINAKGE INSTALLATION.
- Page 14 If it is not already in place, fit the servo arm - it will be used as a guide. We recommend the use of 1inch length servo arms. Now use a small square to set the position of the end of the horn, so that the aileron control rod will be positioned at 90 degrees to the hinge line of the ailerons.
- Page 15 Once properly aligned mark the positions for the ball bearing aileron control horn fixing screws and then using a 1/32 drill bit, drill fixing holes into the aileron. Be careful not to drill the whole way through the aileron! Remove a small triangle of covering material in between the three screw holes you have just drilled.
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Page 16: Engine Installation
Engine Installation Mounting the Engine The Vision 3D has been specifically designed for the DA50R gas motor, designed and manufactured by Desert Aircraft. Many other suitable motors are available that can be used to power the Vision 3D, but the next steps in the instructions describe the mounting and fitting out process for the DA50R. - Page 17 Loosely mount the motor in place as pictured below: 1 & ¼ inch long standoffs are needed to obtain the correct balance point for the Vision 3D with convenient battery positioning/mounting. Mark the hole positions for the firewall for the throttle and choke linkages. Also mark the hole positions for the fuel tube line from the tank to the carburetor and a filler tube line to the tank.
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Page 18: Fitting The Ignition Module
Now fit the exhaust system of your choice. For pipe muffler systems a header is available that has been specifically designed to fit the Vision 3D. We advise that pipe mufflers (such as the MTW TD75) are supported at both ends. - Page 19 To further insulate the hush clamp, slide a length of appropriate sized silicon tube over the Teflon tube where the hush clamp will be placed. The silicon isolator will protect the “o” ring as well as the clamp from the intense heat of the exhaust.
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Page 20: Undercarriage And Tail Wheel Unit Installation
Undercarriage and Tail Wheel Unit Installation Undercarriage Installation The vision 3D has been designed with a three-piece undercarriage assembly that allows the legs to be removed, for easier transportation and storage of the fuselage. This assembly is pictured below: The fuselage is supplied with captive nuts fitted in place for the 4mm undercarriage mounting bolts. -
Page 21: Fin, Rudder And Rudder Servo/Linkage Installation
Fin, Rudder and Rudder Servo/linkage Installation 10.1 Fin Preparation and Gluing The fin is pre-keyed for accurate alignment with the fuselage. Remove the rudder and the mylar hinges before gluing the fin into place. Next remove the covering from the sides of the fin post, slide the fin temporarily onto the fuselage &... -
Page 22: Fitting And Hinging The Rudder
Now glue the fin post in place with 20 minute epoxy. Clamp the fin post in place during this step. Apply clamps here to ensure good fin post adhesive bond Glue fin into position ensuring that the fin is upright & also aligned straight down the center of the fuselage. - Page 23 Now using the same approach for fitting the aileron servos, fit the rudder servo. Remember to attach the 28-inch extension lead before doing this and to tape or heat-shrink the connectors together. After fitting the rudder servo fit the ball bearing rudder control horn and the rudder control rod.
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Page 24: 11 Horizontal Stabilizers And Servos/Linkages Installation
11 Horizontal Stabilizers and Servos/linkages Installation The Vision 3D has plug in horizontal Stabilizers that may be permanently fitted or alternatively screwed into position, allowing them to be removed aiding transportation and storage of the fuselage. 11.1 Elevator Servos Installation Install the two elevator servos. -
Page 25: Fitting The Horizontal Stabilizers
11.3 Fitting the Horizontal Stabilizers As part of this next step, the carbon stabilizer joiner tube will be drilled and tapped in each end for the stabilizer fixing screws. The hollow ends of the tube should be plugged with 1 inch long pieces of hardwood, secured in place with CA. -
Page 26: Fitting The Elevator Control Rods And Ball Raced Horns
The stabilizers should remain unfitted until the end of the assembly process for the Vision 3D. This is to protect them against damage as the fuselage is turned over and moved within your workshop. -
Page 27: Wing Retainer Installation
12.1 Wing Retainer Method The wings on the Vision 3D are retained using the supplied light weight aluminum fixtures. A wooden mounting box is supplied with each fixture to provide a mounting system within the fuselage. These items are pictured... - Page 28 Now glue the wooden pin retainer boss mounts (containing the glued in position retainer bosses) into position within the fuselage using 20-minute epoxy. Take care to align the hole in each wooden mount with adjacent hole in the side of the fuselage! Note that the small mounts are fitted BEHIND the wing tube and the large mounts INFRONT of the wing tube.
- Page 29 ‘V’ section by screwing the pins in or out. Now remove the wings from the model and place them somewhere away from your workbench, to protect them against damage while you are completing the Vision 3D.
- Page 30 Fuselage Hatch and Canopy Take the canopy and carefully cut away the waste material by cutting along the outline. At this stage a pilot, instrument panel and battery indicator may be attached to the fuselage hatch if desired. Attach the canopy to the fuselage hatch. This may be screwed in place, but we prefer the use of chemotropic evo-stick to glue the canopy in place.
- Page 31 Tank Installation The fuel tank mounts into the Vision 3D on a Lite-ply mounting plate. Glue a thick piece of foam onto the mounting plate to isolate the tank from excessive motor vibration. Now CA in place a pair of Velcro straps to secure the tank to the mounting plate.
- Page 32 Cowling, Prop and Spinner Dry fit the cowling by making the appropriate cut-outs using the Dremel sanding tool, as shown in the picture below. When dry fitting the cowling ensure that all orifices of the engine are completely covered over, these being the exhaust, carb inlet & also the fuel inlet nipple.
- Page 33 Wheels, Axels and Pants Using a thick mixture of 20-minute epoxy and microballoons, glue some squares of ply on the inside of the pants over the area that the axel and fixing screw will pass through. To ensure a good bond, it will be necessary to key the inside surface of each pant with rough sandpaper.
- Page 34 CofG and Remaining Radio Installation 17.1 Receiver, Throttle Servo and Choke Servo Installation Fit the throttle servo, choke Servo and receiver as shown on the picture below. Be sure to mount the receiver on a thick layer of foam to protect it against motor vibrations.
- Page 35 Trial balance the Vision 3D – the correct safe starting balance point for 3D flight & experienced 3D pilots is 3.75" & 4.25" back from the leading edge of the wing AT THE TIP.
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Page 36: Final Finishing And Checks
Final Finishing and Checks The Vision 3D is now very close to completion – only a few steps and checks are left to ensure that the model ready and safe to fly: • Balance the assembled model laterally (from wing tip to wing tip). Add tip weight if required to obtain perfect lateral balance •... -
Page 37: Chip's Recommended Control Throws
Measured at leading edge of counterbalance possible 1” -20% As much as -50% Rudder possible Measured at leading edge of counterbalance Thank you again for choosing to purchase the Vision 3D – we know you will like it! Chip Hyde... - Page 38 Vision 3D Engine mount template Scale 1:1...
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