FAQ
No.
All building instructions are available online for free on our website.
Superglue preferred.
Wood glue is possible without any problems.
Epoxy resin must be used according to the instructions in the assembly manual.
Normal household rubber bands. But be careful: don't put too much tension on them. Danger of breakage!
We recommend Kevlar fishing line (it does not stretch).
Classic Japanese paper (17 gr / m²) is used for covering.
Pre-treatment of the aircraft model with pore filler is recommended.
Apply diluted tension varnish sparingly several times.
Detailed instructions in text form (website in English):
Enter link (http://www.ffscale.co.uk/comp8.htm) or click here .
The website is in English. With a right click, the page can be translated into the desired language using Google Translate.
The covering must be soaked with thinner and completely removed.
Realign and re-cover the model.
The wheels are not included in the kit as a finished part. They must be made (see assembly instructions).
Nicer wheels are available as special accessories. Click here!
Yes, but please do not use a soldering iron with more than 6 watts.
It should also have a fine soldering tip.
Soldering experience required.
The propeller as well as the spinner in the detailed pictures of the P-51D were used for show purposes.
Not available from us.
Simply send us an email at info(a)slowflyer-bausaetze.de.
Yes. It is essential for a well-flying model.
Position of the center of gravity - see construction plan.
The propeller is pressed onto the drive shaft with light pressure.
Please do not forget to balance the propeller.
Yes, definitely.
Yes, because otherwise the flight would be uncontrollable. Danger of crashing!
Suitable transmitters are e.g. Futaba T6K, Spektrum DXS and Flysky FS046 i6X (all not available from us).
Please pay attention to the sender and receiver protocol.
Examples for Spektrum transmitters:
Step 1: The distance between transmitter and receiver must be at least 1 meter.
Step 2: Connect the receiver to the battery. Wait about 10 seconds. (The receiver's blinking rhythm changes.)
Step 3: Switch on the transmitter in binding mode. After a few seconds, the flashing rhythm changes to On. The transmitter and receiver are now connected.
In normal operation, the transmitter is always switched on first. Then the receiver.
When switching off, first switch off the receiver, then the transmitter.
Troubleshooting:
Wi-Fi signals, mobile phones and other electronic devices can interfere with the connection.
Please find a better location and reconnect.
We recommend E-flite USB LiPo Charger Nano QX. Click here!
Yes.
In sufficiently large halls and, when there is no wind, also outside.
Legal regulations must be observed.
Our slow flyers have a higher base speed than the commonly flown EPP foam models.
The prices stated on our website always include the applicable local VAT, if applicable.
For international customers outside the European Economic Area (EEA), where VAT is not charged (0% VAT), the displayed price remains unchanged. Therefore, no additional deductions or discounts will be applied to the total price.
Example:
A private customer in Australia orders a model from us, which is shipped to Australia. Since Australia is outside the EEA, no German VAT is charged (0%). Nevertheless, the price paid by the customer corresponds exactly to the price stated on the website, with no deductions.



