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GRAUPNER/SJ GmbH   D-73230 KIRCHHEIM/TECK   GERMANY 

Modifications reserved. No liability for printing errors. 

3/2013 

 

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Please be sure to observe the safety notes included in the Appendix to these assembly instruc-
tions.  If  you  ever  dispose  of  the  model,  the  complete  operating  instructions  and  safety  notes 
must also be passed on to the new owner. 
 

Introduction 
The AMIGO IV is a classic Graupner/SJ  model aircraft which offers an exceptional 
performance in the air. The outstanding features of the glider are its low airspeed and 
excellent thermal flying qualities. In developing the new version we were determined 
to  emulate  the  original  design  as  accurately  as  possible;  for  example,  the  wing  and 
tail airfoils are unchanged. The model can be launched by hand-tow or bungee, but 
can  also  be  flown  as  a  powered  glider  with  a  motor  pylon.  Completing  the  aircraft 
calls  for  manual  modelling  skills,  and  should  therefore  only  be  attempted  by  ex-
perienced modellers, or beginners with the assistance of a proficient model builder. 
 
Additional items required (not included) 
GRAUPNER HoTT MX-10 2.4 GHz COMPUTER SYSTEM  Order No. 33110 
DES 577 BB servo (2 required)   

 

 

 

Order No. 7944 

Receiver battery 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Order No. 8716.4 

ULTRAMAT 8 battery charger 

 

 

 

 

Order No. 6411 

Receiver battery charge lead 

 

 

 

 

Order No. 3021 

 
Additional items for motor pylon* (not included) 
Motor pylon   

 

 

 

 

 

 

Order No. 2910 

COMPACT 260Z 7.4 V electric motor 

 

 

 

Order No. 7731 

COMPACT CONTROL 45 BEC G3.5 speed controller 

Order No. 7224 

Propeller, ELEKTRO-PROP 8 x 5” 

 

 

 

Order No. 1326.8x5 

Precision spinner, 38 mm Ø 

 

 

 

 

Order No. 1385.383 

LiPo battery,  2/2500 7.4 V 

 

 

 

 

Order No. 7633.2 

 

* The pack, Order No. 2910, contains the assembly instructions for this option. 

 
Essential adhesives, tools and covering material 
(not included) 
UHU ALLESKLEBER Kraft (general-purpose adhesive) 

 

Order No. 1096 

Cyano-acrylate adhesive (“cyano”) 

 

 

 

 

Order No. 5821 

Cyano-acrylate activator   

 

 

 

 

 

Order No. 953.150 

Soft  pencil  (“B”-lead),  set-square,  balsa  knife,  miniature  balsa  plane,  sanding  block, 
modelling  pins,  cross-point  screwdriver,  flat-nose  pliers,  scissors,  3  mm  /  4  mm  Ø 
twist  drills,  paper  towel,  adhesive  tape,  clear  plastic  film,  protective  gloves,  iron-on 
film and film iron. 

Building Instructions 

Before  you  start  building  the  model  please  study  the  building  instructions  and  the 
plan, so that you have a clear idea of the processes and sequence of assembly. 
For each stage lay out the components, tools and adhesives required. Separate the 
laser-cut  wooden  parts  from  the  sheets  using  a  balsa  knife,  trim  them  as  required, 
drill holes at the marked points and sand the edges smooth. Always work on a clean, 
smooth  surface  when  assembling  components.  The  white  glue  supplied  should  be 
used  for  all  joints  unless  expressly  stated  otherwise;  wipe  off  excess  adhesive  with 
paper towel. Hold parts together with modelling pins or adhesive tape until the glued 
joints have dried out thoroughly.  

Summary of Contents for 9547

Page 1: ...EIM TECK GERMANY Modifications reserved No liability for printing errors 3 2013 1 Order No 9547 BUILDING INSTRUCTIONS AMIGO IV RC model glider of around 2000 mm wingspan This model requires a two func...

Page 2: ...ded Motor pylon Order No 2910 COMPACT 260Z 7 4 V electric motor Order No 7731 COMPACT CONTROL 45 BEC G3 5 speed controller Order No 7224 Propeller ELEKTRO PROP 8 x 5 Order No 1326 8x5 Precision spinne...

Page 3: ...d pin them down accurately over the drawing on the plan Glue the fuselage longerons 3 to parts 1 and 2 exactly flush with the outside edges Assemble the left hand fuselage side working directly over t...

Page 4: ...e sides line up accurately Weight the second side down as shown in the sketch until the glue has set hard The drawing shows the nose area of the fuselage The next step is to glue the for mers 7 and 8...

Page 5: ...panels 10 in place Temporarily fit the snake outer sleeves 11 and trim the exit slots if necessary Fit an inner tube in each sleeve to check that they move smoothly When you are satisfied glue the sna...

Page 6: ...the tail plane support 18 and glue it to the fuselage as shown Assemble the fin and rudder from parts 19 to 21 using cyano Refer to section D D on plan sheet 1 do not use activator spray for these joi...

Page 7: ...refully trim the moulded canopy to final size and glue it to the canopy frame using UHU ALLESKLEBER Kraft Allow all the glued joints to set hard before rounding off the fuselage to the profile shown i...

Page 8: ...pin down the leading edge 44 spar 50 and trailing edge 45 Fit the 0 8 mm packing strip under the trailing edge as shown in section H H Glue the wing ribs 46 to 49 in place Note that the ribs 46 have...

Page 9: ...ixed using cyano Covering The whole model can now be covered with iron on film not included The fuselage requires several sections of film start with the underside then the nose area and the turtle de...

Page 10: ...ve built the model accurately and in accordance with the plan this will automatically be correct If you are not sure of this or if the model needs to be checked after a repair simply refer to the sket...

Page 11: ...4 Canopy 1 Plastic Vac moulded 25 Wing band dowel 2 Hardwood Oversize 5 x 80 26 Tailplane spar 2 Balsa Oversize 3 x 5 x 624 27 Tailplane sheet panel 1 Balsa Laser cut 1 5 28 Tailplane sheet panel 1 Ba...

Page 12: ...lock 2 Balsa 10 length as plan 80 Root facing rib 2 Plywood Laser cut 2 81 Trailing edge reinforcement 2 Steel rod 1 5 x 60 82 Wing joiner rod 1 Steel Ready made 4 83 Snake inner tube 2 Plastic Overle...

Page 13: ...e of training Model flying is just such a skill and has to be learned in exactly the same way However as manufacturers we have no means of influencing the way you build and operate your RC model aircr...

Page 14: ...hts regarding defects arising from the purchase contract between the consumer and the vendor dealer Extent of the guarantee If a claim is made under guarantee we undertake at our discretion to repair...

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