Great Planes Escapade EP/GP ARF - GPMA1200 - Manual (Page 20)

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Make another strap from more of the included hook-and-
loop material to mount the battery to the bottom of the servo
tray and mount the receiver to the top of the receiver tray.
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2. If using a 2.4GHz receiver, cut two 1" [25mm] antenna
guide tubes from the included 4" [100mm] guide tube. Glue
the tubes into position so the antennas protrude through the
holes in the formers as shown. If using a 72mHz receiver,
guide the antenna down through the antenna tube already
built into the fuselage.
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3. Of the four switch mounting locations pre-cut into
the fuselage sides, determine which one you will use for
mounting the on/off switch for the receiver (or, if none of
these are suitable, use the switch mounting plate that came
with your switch as a template for cutting new holes). Note:
For glow engines the switch should be mounted on the side
of the fuselage opposite the muffl er. Cut the covering from
the switch mount holes and mount the on/off switch. Then
connect the switch to the radio and battery.
2. Lower the canopy
1. Catch the dowels
in the holes
3. Pull back to lock
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4. Install the canopy hatch to the fuselage and pull it
backwards into position, making sure the tabs lock it down
and the magnets catch.
Apply the Decals
1. Use scissors or a sharp hobby knife to cut the decals from
the sheet.
2. Be certain the model is clean and free from oily fi ngerprints
and dust. Prepare a dishpan or small bucket with a mixture
of liquid dish soap and warm water—about one teaspoon of
soap per gallon of water. Submerse the decal in the soap and
water and peel off the paper backing. Note: Even though the
decals have a “sticky-back” and are not the water transfer
type, submersing them in soap and water allows accurate
positioning and reduces air bubbles underneath.
3. Position decal on the model where desired. Holding the decal
down, use a paper towel to wipe most of the water away.
4. Use a piece of soft balsa or something similar to squeegee
remaining water from under the decal. Apply the rest of the
decals the same way.
GET THE MODEL READY TO FLY
Battery Precautions
Note: This section is provided for those modelers who
will be powering their Escapade with an electric motor.
Although a single, 4S (4-cells connected in series) battery is
recommended for powering the Escapade, some modelers
may come up with different battery confi gurations and end up
connecting two 2S (2-cell) batteries to achieve the required