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C-130
Hercules
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Specifications
Wingspan: 2540mm (100”)
Length: 1830mm (72”)
Engines: 4 x brushless electric or 4 x
.25 - .32 two stroke or 4 x .26 -
.30 four stroke glow engines
Radio: minimum 5 channels (6 with
optional retracts fitted)
Semi scale model of the
world famous Military
Transport Aircraft
History of the C-130 Hercules
The versatile Lockheed C-130 Hercules was originally designed during the 1950s, as an assault
transport, but was adapted for a variety of missions, including: special operations (low level and
attack), close air support, mid-air space capsule recovery, search and rescue, aerial refuelling,
weather mapping and reconnaissance, electronic surveillance, fire fighting, aerial spraying and
natural disaster relief missions.
The first of two test aircraft made its maiden flight in August 1954. The C-130 has now accumulated
over 20 million flight hours and currently serves with over 60 countries. The C-130 is expected to
remain in production well into the 21st Century.
Wingspan: 39.7 metres (132 ft. 7”) - Length: 29.3 metres (97 ft. 9”) -
Max. Take Off Weight: 155,000 lbs (69,750 kg)
- Power Plants: 4 x 4,300 hp turboprops
Speed: 374 mph @ 6,060 metres (20,000 ft)
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advanced scale models C-130 Hercules Specifications

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Brandadvanced scale models
ModelC-130 Hercules
CategoryToy
LanguageEnglish

Summary

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Model Specifications

Detailed specifications for the C-130 model, including dimensions and engine types.

History of the C-130 Hercules

Background information on the development and operational history of the C-130 transport aircraft.

Safety Warnings

General Safety Precautions

Essential safety guidelines for operating the R/C aircraft and handling components.

Fuselage & Tail Assembly

Tail Plane and Rudder Construction

Steps for assembling the tail plane, elevators, and rudder, including hinge installation.

Servo Installation for Tail Surfaces

Mounting and connecting servos for elevator and rudder control surfaces.

Vertical Fin Mounting

Instructions for attaching the vertical fin to the fuselage using epoxy and reinforcement.

Tail Servo Linkages and Rudder Torque Rod

Connecting control horns, pushrods, and installing the rudder torque rod.

Nose Cone and Tail Servos

Installing nose cone reinforcement, steering servo, and final tail servo connections.

Landing Gear Mounting and Steering

Attaching fixed or retractable landing gear to the fuselage, including steering setup.

Landing Gear Door Installation

Securing landing gear doors and installing associated control wires or pushrods.

Wing Assembly

Wing Servo Extension Leads

Routing servo extension leads through the wing panels for ailerons and nacelle servos.

Flap and Aileron Hinging

Hinging the flaps and ailerons to the wing surfaces using provided hardware.

Aileron and Flap Servo Installation

Mounting aileron and flap servos and connecting their control horns and pushrods.

Motor Installation

Nacelle and Engine Mounts

Fitting engine mounts into nacelles and preparing for engine or motor installation.

Fuel Tank and Throttle Servo Setup

Installing fuel tanks, throttle servos, and speed controllers for each engine.

Nacelle Securing and Fairings

Securing the engine nacelles to the wing and attaching plastic fairings.

Final Assembly and Preparation

Receiver, Battery, and Retract Systems

Installing receiver, battery, and optional retract components on a dedicated tray.

Receiver Switch and Canopy Fitting

Mounting the receiver switch and securing the canopy with screws.

Underwing Pods and Cowls

Attaching underwing pods and engine cowls as final exterior components.

Flight Setup and Tips

Centre of Gravity and Control Throws

Setting the correct Center of Gravity and recommended control surface movements for flight.

Flying Tips and Recommendations

Advice on engine synchronization, flying techniques, and computer radio setup.

Product Guarantee

Information regarding the manufacturer's warranty and limitations of liability.

Operation and Maintenance

Engine Throttle Setup Procedures

Detailed guidance on setting up throttles for multi-engine operation and ensuring reliability.

Control and Mixing Setup

Configuring control surface movements, mixing functions, and failsafe settings.

Flying Techniques and Golden Rules

Explaining flying procedures, handling engine failures, and key flying rules.

Post-Flight Maintenance Checks

Essential checks for vibration, loose components, linkages, and wing fittings after each flight.

Optional Air Retractable Landing Gear

Retract Unit Installation

Installing main and nose wheel retract units and modifying the fuselage.

Air System Components

Mounting air tanks, fill valve, and control valve for the retract system.

Landing Gear Door Mechanism

Connecting the landing gear door wire to ensure proper opening and closing.

Nose Gear Door Assembly

Assembling and fitting the nose gear door with hinges, springs, and wire.

Air System Plumbing

Connecting air hoses to the landing gear, valve, and air tanks according to the guide.

Air Retract Plumbing Guide

C-130 Addendum

Addendum Assembly Steps

Specific assembly adjustments for tail plane, landing gear, and doors as per addendum.

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