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ASSEMBLY GUIDE

Version 1

PERCEE

Inspired by the Percival Q6 Petrel

Summary of Contents for PERCEE

Page 1: ...ASSEMBLY GUIDE Version 1 PERCEE Inspired by the Percival Q6 Petrel...

Page 2: ...el is lightweight we DON T recommend that you fly it near or over others where there is a danger of striking someone We DO recommend that the maiden flight is performed over long grass in calm weather...

Page 3: ...commended servos are 2 for 3 channel operation or 4 for 4 channel operation 1 7g low voltage micro digital servos Recommended motors are 2 x Microaces Micro Motor Gearbox LONG prop shaft An entire fli...

Page 4: ...4 V28 V29 V30 2mm FOAM...

Page 5: ...5 2mm FOAM...

Page 6: ...the glue to thoroughly dry before attaching When the glue is dry any effect on Tyvek minimised Where possible apply the glue to the material the Tyvek is to be stuck to and allow the glue to dry on t...

Page 7: ...the glue to thoroughly dry before attaching When the glue is dry any effect on Tyvek minimised Where possible apply the glue to the material the Tyvek is to be stuck to and allow the glue to dry on t...

Page 8: ...thoroughly dry before attaching When the glue is dry any effect on Tyvek minimised Where possible apply the glue to the material the Tyvek is to be stuck to and allow the glue to dry on that surface...

Page 9: ...9 PLASTIC PARTS...

Page 10: ...10 1mm PARTS...

Page 11: ...11 1mm PARTS...

Page 12: ...12 0 8mm PLYWOOD STICKERS...

Page 13: ...Print without scaling and use for scoring parts indicated SCORING BEVELING GUIDE 1 Method for scoring 1mm Foam Using a straight edge as a guide score the Foam with the reverse side of a craft knife o...

Page 14: ...t edge as a guide score the Foam with the reverse side of a craft knife or a ball point pen If you haven t used this technique before it is essential that you practice using a scrap or spare piece of...

Page 15: ...uide score the Foam with the reverse side of a craft knife or a ball point pen If you haven t used this technique before it is essential that you practice using a scrap or spare piece of 1mm Foam prio...

Page 16: ...hilst still providing some flexibility Apply a thin layer of adhesive to the plastic part and attach immediately to allow some wiggle time to get the parts lined up Set aside to cure Use Stage 1 Engin...

Page 17: ...17 STAGE 1 ENGINE NACELLE V16 V14 V13 V16...

Page 18: ...18 STAGE 1 ENGINE NACELLE V18 V16a Flex undercarriage legs apart to install wheel 2mm dia x 18mm Carbon Fibre axle x2 Wheel...

Page 19: ...GINE NACELLE TN4 TN3 Curl the Tyvek using a dowel paint brush handle or something similar 90 See Important Information on gluing Tyvek before proceeding See Important Information on gluing Tyvek befor...

Page 20: ...required on second Nacelle build TN8a required on second Nacelle build Score See Important Information on gluing Tyvek before proceeding See Important Information on gluing Tyvek before proceeding See...

Page 21: ...can be readily carved with a fresh sharp blade for quick results or or 3mm x 1mm Magnet s S2 S1 Ensure the magnets are correctly oriented before installation Do this by matching them to the magnets in...

Page 22: ...22 P13 V33 V32 P14 STAGE 1 ENGINE NACELLE pre bend mesh area of P13 before assembling TN7 TN10 required on second Nacelle build See Important Information on gluing Tyvek before proceeding x2...

Page 23: ...23 STAGE 2 FUSELAGE V10 V9 V8 V7 V6 V2 V1 V1 V2 P1 P2 V11...

Page 24: ...24 STAGE 2 FUSELAGE V5 V3 V4...

Page 25: ...25 P3 STAGE 2 FUSELAGE P3 V12 V11...

Page 26: ...26 STAGE 2 FUSELAGE V43 V23 Z1 V37...

Page 27: ...27 STAGE 2 FUSELAGE T7 T6 T3 T2 See Important Information on gluing Tyvek before proceeding See Important Information on gluing Tyvek before proceeding Fold Fold Fold Fold Fold Fold Fold Fold...

Page 28: ...28 STAGE 2 FUSELAGE T6B T2B T8B T4 See Important Information on gluing Tyvek before proceeding See Important Information on gluing Tyvek before proceeding Fold Fold Fold Fold Fold Fold Fold Fold...

Page 29: ...ation on gluing Tyvek before proceeding See Important Information on gluing Tyvek before proceeding Always Dry fit before gluing Add glue to the surface the highlighted area comes into contact with Av...

Page 30: ...is very flexible it can be held away from the frame while adhesive is applied and allowed to dry before assembling Underside of part Underside of part See Important Information on gluing Tyvek before...

Page 31: ...31 STAGE 2 FUSELAGE Score Bevel before installation See Scoring Bevelling guide 2 See Important Information on gluing Tyvek before proceeding Z2...

Page 32: ...32 STAGE 2 FUSELAGE See Important Information on gluing Tyvek before proceeding T12...

Page 33: ...33 STAGE 3 WINGS See Important Information on gluing Tyvek before proceeding V27 Z6 Z7 Z14 Z16 V27 V27 V27 V26 V26 Score Bevel before installation See Scoring Bevelling guide 2...

Page 34: ...extension Secure cables in place with small dabs of glue to keep them in place Before installing any electronics ensure all cables connectors extension wires servos and motors are working by plugging...

Page 35: ...35 STAGE 3 WINGS Also fit Nacelle to starboard side x2 x2...

Page 36: ...Important Information on gluing Tyvek before proceeding See Important Information on gluing Tyvek before proceeding See Important Information on gluing Tyvek before proceeding Repeat process on Starbo...

Page 37: ...mm TN6 TN9 P4 TN6 Z3 Carbon Fibre 165mm x 3 0mm x 0 4mm STAGE 3 WINGS STAGE 4 TAIL See Important Information on gluing Tyvek before proceeding Bevel before installation See Scoring Bevelling guide 2...

Page 38: ...P4 P8 STAGE 4 TAIL Score Bevel before installation See Scoring Bevelling guide 3 Score Bevel before installation See Scoring Bevelling guide 3 See Important Information on gluing Tyvek before proceedi...

Page 39: ...tching them to the magnets installed in the chin before installing it here STAGE 5 HATCH P22 V44 V46A Fold Lines V45 V46 V47 P21 V47 T27 T28 T30a T27a T30 T32 T31 T29 S7 S7 S7 See Important Informatio...

Page 40: ...40 STAGE 6 WINGS W2 P20 P18 P19 P17 W2 V25 V24 V24 V25 x4...

Page 41: ...41 STAGE 6 WINGS V30 V30 V29 V29 V28 V28 V27 V27...

Page 42: ...1mm 1mm 1mm T15 Z8 T13 Remove if installing aileron controls to kit Z9 STAGE 6 WINGS Score Bevel before installation See Scoring Bevelling guide 1 See Important Information on gluing Tyvek before proc...

Page 43: ...43 STAGE 6 WINGS See Important Information on gluing Tyvek before proceeding...

Page 44: ...44 Servo Servo STAGE 6 WINGS Ensure servos are centred before installation Do this by connecting to the bound receiver and ensuring the trim on the transmitter is neutral...

Page 45: ...45 STAGE 6 WINGS T26 T24 Use T24 T26 to cover join...

Page 46: ...rvo Use T23 T25 to cover join Fit servos before installing servo arms to make control rod attachment easier Ensure servos are centred before installation Do this by connecting to the bound receiver an...

Page 47: ...47 STAGE 7 CONTROL HORNS x2 P5 P7 P22 P21 P7 P5 P6...

Page 48: ...48 STAGE 7 CONTROL RODS Create wireforms from the 4 supplied piano wire control rods using pliers wire cutters Only glue in place once installed and tested...

Page 49: ...49 STAGE 7 CONTROL RODS Top View Position of receiver for installation use double sided servo tape...

Page 50: ...50 Battery Placement STAGE 8 ELECTRONICS...

Page 51: ...51 STAGE 9 NOSE ASSEMBLY V42 S6 GWS4530 GWS4530R S5 V41 V40 V39 V38 P24 P23 2mm foam can be readily carved with a fresh sharp blade for quick results or...

Page 52: ...re in the neutral position Gently toss the model straight and level Observe the results and add balancing weight if required Radio Control Recommendations If the recommended electronics have been supp...

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