RASCAL FORTY ARF ASSEMBLY MANUALINTRODUCTION:SIG’s RASCAL FORTY ARF represents the classic good looksand lines of yesterday’s private aircraft designs
(temporarily mounting the spinner backplate to the engine andusing 1/16” scrap balsa “spacers” makes this accurate). Slide thealuminum motor mount rai
and progressively enlarge it to accept the needle valve bodythrough the fuselage and into the carburetor. The finished holeshould be just a little lar
to the wood rail mounts - be sure to maintain the 1/16” - 3/32”spinner backplate clearance. Use medium fuel tubing (notsupplied) to make the required
in position, allow the glue to set.When the epoxy has set, remove the wing from the fuselage.❑ 4) From the kit contents, locate the bag containing the
Aluminum Landing Gear, Fiberglass Wheel Pants, 2-3/4” DiameterMain Wheels and the following hardware:2 each M4 x 40mm (1-9/16”) Phillips/Washer Head A
servo opening. The rudder servo fits into the leftrear servoopening and the throttle servo fits into the forward opening.Position the throttle servo w
thread it in place - simple!)Slip the opposite end of the pushrod into the outer tube exit at theleft rear of the fuselage and push it into the servo
I. 2-STROKE THROTTLE PUSHRODS:The throttle pushrod for typical 2-stroke engines is the traditionalpush-pull type, cut to length, with metal control li
e) Thread the M2 x 7/8” stud into the remaining metal controllink. Attach the link to the outermost hole in the throttle servo arm.Turn on the radio s
cleaner allows the decal to slide easily into the desired position aslong as you don’t press down on it. Once you have it in position,hold the decal l
in low humidity climates. Your model was built and covered in apart of the world with relatively high humidity and therefore thewood was likely carryi
you a good idea of the glide characteristics. While still at idle,steadily increase up elevator input to get a feel for the stallcharacteristics. With
21RASCAL FORTY ARF NOTES
22LIMIT OF LIABILITYThe craftsmanship, attention to detail, and actions of the builder/flyer of this model airplane kit will ultimately determine the
HARDWARE:❑ 4 each #2 x 6mm (1/4”) Phillips/Washer Head Screws - Aileron Mounting Block Attachment❑ 8 each #2 x 8mm (5/16”) Phillips/Washer Head Screws
❑ 2) The aileron servos are now mounted to the molded plasticservo hatch covers. Begin by installing the rubber grommets andbrass eyelets, (supplied w
❑ 6) From the kit contents locate two nylon control horns, fourM2 x 3/4” Phillips Head bolts and two wire aileron pushrods(threaded at one end, “Z”-be
assembled. We suggest using a simple two-line fuel system in thisairplane. One fuel line is connected to the fuel pick-up or “clunk”line and the engin
throttle in the low position. Allow muffler manifold pressure fromthe tank vent line to get fuel to the carburetor. Avoid “choking” fuelthrough the li
be made with a 9/64” dia. drill bit.❑ 6) Use the mounting hardware to now secure the engine inplace to the aluminum rails. We used and recommend 6-32
mount it and make the required hole in the side of the fuselage forthe fueling probe. Locate the aluminum bracket to the firewall,(with the fuel valve
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