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Model Aircrafters

www.arizonamodels.com

Assembly Notes

A registered tradename of Digital Design LLC.

13814 N. 56th Place, Scottsdale Arizona 85254.

Nieuport 17 & 23

Summary of Contents for DIEUPORT 17

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Page 11: ...vis File the plastic levers to accommodate and secure with a nut and bolt Use the laser cut rocker arms Large for Gnome small for the LeRhone and Clerget Cylinder Head Modifications all cylinder types Gnome Engines Omit the manifold pipe LeRhone engines had copper manifolds Use plastic tubing reenforced with an internal wire to make the manifold We used tubing from a drip irrigation system we foun...

Page 12: ... as a Gnome or Clerget refer to photos of the engine or call for assistance and additional technical support Brass Hardware Step 3 Side View C L Some designs require an additional part B Additional parts available Fill if not used 9 Cylinder Gnome LeRhone Aircraft Engine ALL SCALES CONSTRUCTION DIAGRAM With Clerget and Gnome variations COMPONENTS OF THIS DESIGN GRAPHIC AND REPRESENTATION ARE REPRO...

Page 13: ...glass crankcase The back side if the case was trimmed for fit a G26 mounter on a false firewall to allow the proper scale positioning of the propeller The top down photos shows mounting brackets made from strap material Be sure to epoxy and bolt all fittings and parts together There is a lot of vibration and parts can shake loose into the propeller if not secured properly Photo courtesy of WWI Aer...

Page 14: ...Arrangements use for option variations and measurement calculations NA RIZ A Model Aircrafters Reprinted with the permission of Air Age Publications Inc Lewis 30 cal MACHINE GUN KIT Assembly Directions All Scales ...

Page 15: ...om cut gun mounts are available from Arizona Model Aircrafters For price quotation mail an exact outline drawing of the parts required for you project Specify materials and quantities we can laser cut wood brass aluminum and stainless steel in any scale or size Cover all mounting hardware parts in aluminum metal finish and paint black N A RIZ A Model Aircrafters pp2 ...

Page 16: ...Y Z AA1 AA2 AA3 AB3 AB2 AB1 BB PARTS IDENTIFICATION ALL SCALES pp3 Red lines designate fold lines Attach parts to wire reinforcement as necessary for additional strength on flying models Note Parts layouts will vary with scale of kit N A RIZ A Model Aircrafters ...

Page 17: ...ng knob not included in all scales Make from pop rivet head or circuit board test terminal The shaft is made froms crap wire or a pin shaft Z BB J AB3 AB2 AA2 AA3 AB1 AA1 Wire or Pin Tigger cut from scrap brass STEP 1 Lock Assembly Laminate parts together as shown in the graphic Additional details such as the trigger and cocking handle will vary depending on the scale kit you are building Parts M ...

Page 18: ...notes Step two Step Three Remove the outer ring from the foil and glue the star to the top and sides of the magazine assembly Wrap the outer tips around inside the magazine assembly Stack the foil and wood parts as shown Secure the handle parts to the top of the magazine with three brass brads for the handle and 4 screws for the plate you will need to drill the holes through Attach the leather thr...

Page 19: ... as shown on the scale side view with a hollowed and tapered piece of doweling Install the barrel minus the flash superior inside the tapered portion of the extension Relocate site to the rear position Y K Optional second bracing ring Aluminum Tube Part U Wrap around the barrel and gas chamber Pinch the strip in the center making a figure 8 shape Shape the Barrel using several pieces of concentric...

Page 20: ... build the gun refer to the detail drawings for additional notes this will help depending on the version and style of model you are making Additional tubing and dowel rod for modifications can be obtained from your local hobby shop STEP 4 Final Assembly B C Pivot Mount Fold B and C at the red lines to 90 deg Mount C to the bottom of the cooling barrel and pin securely in place Part B fits outside ...

Page 21: ...Bolt halves together over assembled rail cut sections of brass tubing as standoffs for bolts Front Mount glue to center section Aluminum Counter Balance Spring Housing Bolt between sides Assembly Directions ALL SCALES pp8 N A RIZ A Model Aircrafters ...

Page 22: ...Machine Gun Kit Assembly Directions Aluminum Tubing or Dowel A B C D E F1 F2 G R P O N M H I J K L Q S T Y X W V2 V U Z Wood Plastic Ball D Layout shown for all scales Actual parts will vary slightly with scale ...

Page 23: ...age The seam should be to the bottom you can use the small holes in the corners of part B to help in securing the parts in place while the glue is drying Install the rifle barrel tubing section to help in keeping the assembly in alignment Refer to the detail drawing for calculating the scale length Step 5 When dry wrap part A around B Take care to align the holes as closely as possible On the larg...

Page 24: ...h sheeting parts R after filing to shape Mount to the ammo feed port The flash supressor can be made using parts Z Mount both parts on the barrel one at the end of the barrel the other flush to end cap W Wrap between both parts with heavy tape in the same manner as the cooling barrel Clip heads from pins and install on both sides simulating rivet heads P N Optional Brass Washer Mount underneath fo...

Page 25: ...Arizona Model Aircrafters VICKERS SCALE REFERENCE Page 4 Reprinted with the permission of Air Age Publications ...

Page 26: ...a Model Aircrafters DETAIL REFERENCE Page 5 Photographs courtesy of The Champlin Fighter Museum Mesa Arizona Ground based Vickers gun with solid cooling barrel and tripod Use these in assistance for painting ...

Page 27: ...otype Production and Engineering inc 14795 N 78th Way Unit 800 Scottsdale Arizona 85260 SCALE DETAIL REFERENCE DIAGRAM Copywrite 1998 Prototype Production and Engineering inc COMPONENTS OF THIS DESIGN GRAPHIC AND REPRESENTATION ARE REPRODUCED WITH THE PERMISSION OF W W I AERO MAGAZINE SHEET 1 of 4 SCALE OUTLINE DRAWINGS Nieuport 17 23 Based on original work by Bergen F Hardesty ...

Page 28: ...0 Scottsdale Arizona 85260 SCALE DETAIL REFERENCE DIAGRAM Copywrite 1998 Prototype Production and Engineering inc COMPONENTS OF THIS DESIGN GRAPHIC AND REPRESENTATION ARE REPRODUCED WITH THE PERMISSION OF W W I AERO MAGAZINE SHEET 2 of 4 SCALE OUTLINE DRAWINGS Nieuport 17 23 Based on original work by Bergen F Hardesty ...

Page 29: ...0 Scottsdale Arizona 85260 SCALE DETAIL REFERENCE DIAGRAM Copywrite 1998 Prototype Production and Engineering inc COMPONENTS OF THIS DESIGN GRAPHIC AND REPRESENTATION ARE REPRODUCED WITH THE PERMISSION OF W W I AERO MAGAZINE SHEET 3 of 4 SCALE OUTLINE DRAWINGS Nieuport 17 23 Based on original work by Bergen F Hardesty ...

Page 30: ...0 Scottsdale Arizona 85260 SCALE DETAIL REFERENCE DIAGRAM Copywrite 1998 Prototype Production and Engineering inc COMPONENTS OF THIS DESIGN GRAPHIC AND REPRESENTATION ARE REPRODUCED WITH THE PERMISSION OF W W I AERO MAGAZINE SHEET 4 of 4 SCALE OUTLINE DRAWINGS Nieuport 17 23 Based on original work by Bergen F Hardesty ...

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Page 32: ...Coated steel cable and Kevlar line are avalable from any larger fishing or sporting goods store in you area To minimize radio interference we recommend the use of a Kevlar fishing line sold under the brand name of Spider Wire or Steelon Green or Ghost Green color works nicely in most cases replicating the look of grey stranded steel cable The line will look green on the spool but when removed assu...

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