advanced scale models P-61 Black Widow User Manual

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A S S E M B L Y INSTRUCTIONS
Kit Product Number A-ASM003
Wing Span: 66ft (20.1m)
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Length: 49ft 7in (14.1m)
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Height: 14ft 8in (4.4m)
Gross Weight: 35,853lb (16,260kg)
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Engines: 2 x Pratt & Whitney 2100hp R-2800 Radials
Maximum Speed: 425mph (684km/h)
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Range: 1,200mi (1932km)
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Service Ceiling: 46,200ft (14,081m)
Made in China All Contents Copyright © 2006 Advanced Scale Models Version 1 July 2006
History of the P-61 Black Widow
The heavily-armed Black Widow was the USA's rst
aircraft specically designed as a night-ghter. In the
nose, it carried radar equipment which enabled its crew
of two or three to locate enemy aircraft in total darkness
and y into proper position to attack.
The XP-61 was ight-tested in 1942 and delivery of
production aircraft began in late 1943. The P-61 ew
its rst operational intercept mission as a night ghter
in Europe on July 3, 1944, and later was also used as
a night intruder over enemy territory. In the Pacic, a
Black Widow claimed its rst "kill" on the night of July 6,
1944. As P-61s became available, they replaced interim
Douglas P-70s in all USAAF night ghter squadrons.
During WW II, Northrop built approximately 700 P-61s;
41 of these were -C variants manufactured in the summer
of 1945 offering greater speed and capable of operating
at higher altitude. Northrop fabricated 36 more Black
Widows in 1946 as F-15A unarmed photo-reconnaissance
aircraft.
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Wing Span: 79.5 Inches (2019mm)
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Wing Area: 1010 Square Inches (65.42dm
2
)
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Length: 59.5 Inches (1511mm)
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Weight RTF: 13.75 Pounds (6.2kg) with Retractable Landing Gear and Doors
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Wing Loading: 31 Ounces Per Square Foot (95gr/dm
2
)
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Functions: Ailerons, Elevator, Rudders, Flaps, and Throttles (Retracts Optional)
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Radio Required: 5-6 Channel or More
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Engines Required: 2 x .52-.61 4-Strokes
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Advanced Lightweight Construction and Scale Outline
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Parts Prepainted and Precovered in Scale Color Scheme
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Machined-Aluminum Phneumatic Retracts and Oleo Struts Available
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Landing Gear Doors and Actuators Included
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Large Size, Yet Easy to Fly
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Strong, Prebent Wire Landing Gear and Lightweight Stand-Off Scale Wheels
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Includes a Generous Hardware Package
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Easy Assembly - Over 50 High-Resolution Digital Photos to Guide You
ASM P-61 BLACK WIDOW SPECIFICATIONS AND FEATURES
The ASM P-61 features advanced lightweight construction giving the model great scale shape and details while maintaining a lighter weight for a better ying
scale model. The model comes from the box built and covered, leaving only nal assembly and radio/engine/optional retract installation. In the air, this model
ies as easy as most .60 size planes. The plane can be nished with working retract doors and beautiful aluminum-frame air-retracts (sold separately). So, the
pilot can truly achieve a scale look in the air and on the ground.

advanced scale models P-61 Black Widow Specifications

General

Brand	advanced scale models
Model	P-61 Black Widow
Category	Toy
Language	English

Summary

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

History of the P-61 Black Widow

Details the historical background and operational use of the P-61 Black Widow aircraft.

P-61 Black Widow Specifications

Lists key specifications and features of the ASM P-61 Black Widow model and the actual aircraft.

General Safety Precautions

Emphasizes model is for experienced pilots and warns against misuse, recommending safe flying practices.

Required and Optional Components

Lists necessary additional items for assembly and optional pneumatic retract installation parts.

Assembly and Covering Tips

Provides advice on covering care, gluing, material removal, storage, and hardware usage for assembly.

Hinging the Ailerons and Flaps

Details hinging ailerons and flaps to wing panels using CA-style hinges and ensuring tight gaps.

Aileron and Flap Control Linkage

Installs aileron/flap servos, control horns, and pushrod linkages in wing panels for control.

Engine Installation

Guides engine mount and engine installation onto fuselage booms, ensuring correct alignment.

Throttle Control Linkage

Connects throttle servos and linkages, emphasizing synchronization for consistent engine control.

Fuel Tank Assembly and Installation

Covers assembly and secure installation of fuel tank stopper assemblies into fuselage booms.

Hinging the Rudders

Describes hinging rudders to fuselage booms using plastic hinge points and epoxy for a tight gap.

Rudder Control Linkage Assembly

Outlines installation of rudder pushrod guide tubes, wires, control horns, and clevises.

Main Landing Gear Installation

Details installation of fixed main landing gear, including mounting plates, wires, and wheels.

Cowling Installation

Guides cowl bracket mounting and fitting/cutting cowlings for engines and mufflers.

Nose Gear Installation

Covers installation of fixed nose gear onto the center fuselage pod and attaching the wheel.

Steering Control Linkage

Explains installation of steering servo, tray, and connection of pull-pull cables for control.

Cockpit Deck and Window Glass

Details installation of the cockpit deck and cutting/fitting forward and rear window glass.

Hinging the Elevator

Describes hinging the elevator to the stabilizer using CA-style hinges, ensuring centering and gap.

Elevator Control Linkage

Guides mounting the elevator servo, connecting linkages, and installing the servo hatch cover.

Stabilizer and Center Wing Panel

Attaches stabilizer doublers and routes servo extensions through the center wing panel.

Attaching Stabilizer and Fuselage Booms

Feeds servo extensions, bolts stabilizer, installs fuselage booms, and attaches fairings.

Battery, Receiver, and Switch Installation

Explains installation of the battery, receiver, and switch into the center fuselage pod.

Mounting the Center Fuselage Pod

Connects servo leads to receiver and mounts center fuselage pod to the center wing panel.

Installing the Hatch Cover

Guides installation of hatch latches and securing the hatch cover to the fuselage.

Installing Outer Wing Panels

Describes sliding wing joiner tubes, drilling, and securing outer wing panels to center wing panel.

Securing Outer Wing Panels

Details attaching outer wing panels using screws and gluing radiator scoops to the wing assembly.

Center of Gravity (C/G)

Specifies the location for the center of gravity balance point on the model.

Control Throws

Lists recommended control surface throws (up/down, left/right) for optimal flight performance.

Flying Tips

Offers advice on trim changes with landing gear/flaps and suggests elevator/flap mixing.

OPTIONAL ASM RETRACTABLE LANDING GEAR INSTALLATION

Main Gear Retract Assemblies

Covers installing main gear struts into retracts and mounting retract assemblies into fuselage booms.

Nose Gear Retract Assembly

Details installing nose gear strut into its retract and mounting the assembly in the center fuselage pod.

Air Control Valve Installation

Guides mounting the air control valve and connecting the retract servo and linkage.

Air Tank and Fill Valve

Explains installing air tank and fill valve, and connecting air lines to the control valve.

OPTIONAL LANDING GEAR DOOR INSTALLATION

Hinging Main Landing Gear Doors

Details cutting notches, gluing hinges, and hinging main landing gear doors to fuselage booms.

Main Landing Gear Door Actuators

Guides installation of actuator assemblies, horns, and testing main landing gear door functionality.

Nose Landing Gear Doors

Explains hinging and installing the actuator for nose landing gear doors, similar to main gear.