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Fig 10

 

 

   Note:  Due to space limitations under floor, Kerosene start is not recommended for use with 
this model. 
 
 
11.  Mount your turbine as shown in photo below.  Be sure to leave some gear lash between the 
clutch and spur gear.  It is very important to leave some clearance here as the spur gear will 
“grow” in size while in flight. Running the spur gear too tightly can damage the turbine output 
shaft bearings.   Use the supplied spacer and mounting plate to attach the rear of the turbine to 
the mechanics. 

 

 

 
 
 
12

.  The rear bottom of the canopy needs to be cut to allow space for the lower bell cranks and 

frame members.  Align the bottom of the Cabin cutout 

template 

with your canopy as shown on 

the template.  See Pg 10 
 
 
Pg  9 

Summary of Contents for SA 315B Lama

Page 1: ...Starwood Models SA315B Lama Assembly Manual Turbine version SA 315B Lama Helicopter Kit Optional Functional Scale Fuel Tank www starwoodmodels com ...

Page 2: ...Thank you purchasing the SA 315 B Lama helicopter kit We hope you enjoy your new helicopter Starwood Scale Models 1 Carefully unpack and inspect parts Pg 1 ...

Page 3: ...Pg 2 ...

Page 4: ...emove the 3 side panels For painting and access to mechanics 4 Install landing gear to the bottom of the mechanics making sure the rubber dampers are securely in place around the landing gear cross tubes Center the mechanics on landing gear Pg 3 ...

Page 5: ...t mark and drill tube ends and attach the 4 landing gear struts as per photo You will have to drill both ends of each rod for the nut and bolt so measure twice Button head bolts may be substituted if desired Pg 4 ...

Page 6: ...6 Mount tail assembly to mechanics with the three 3mm Bolts Button head 3 mm bolts may be substituted for the socket head bolts supplied if desired Pg 5 ...

Page 7: ... with High Grade 2 part slow epoxy like Aeropoxy making sure there is No Binding and the torque tube runs smooth and free The Rubber O Rings on the couplers are for Adjusting Tension The O rings can be added removed to adjust the end tension on the torque tube There should be no compression on the tube Hint You will find it easier to get the torque tube straight and true if you glue the front midd...

Page 8: ...ail push rod connection at the servo when you think everything is aligned but before final gluing The tail push rod can then be moved and felt for minimal friction while moving Try to obtain as little drag as possible before gluing the tail push rod in place 9 Locate the four wood cabin formers Assemble the formers upside down on a flat surface with a piece of wax paper under the formers Square th...

Page 9: ...l and tack it in place with CA where the assembly makes contact with the cabin shell Using two part slow epoxy and micro balloons or epoxy fiberglass resin and cotton fiber mixed to a tooth paste consistency glue along the entire former assembly cabin contact area edges filling any gaps Fig 9 Hint Double check again the former assembly is properly aligned before doing final gluing Fig 9 10 Now dec...

Page 10: ...me clearance here as the spur gear will grow in size while in flight Running the spur gear too tightly can damage the turbine output shaft bearings Use the supplied spacer and mounting plate to attach the rear of the turbine to the mechanics 12 The rear bottom of the canopy needs to be cut to allow space for the lower bell cranks and frame members Align the bottom of the Cabin cutout template with...

Page 11: ......

Page 12: ...tom rear edge of the cabin fiberglass needs some trimming with a Dremel sanding drum to allow clearance of the three rear bell cranks and the frame near where the cabin is mounted See Fig 13 14 and Cabin cut Template Pg 11 ...

Page 13: ...g tubes on the main frame and the rear wooden rails in the cabin Use two small scrap blocks of wood not supplied approximately x inch to create a snug fit between the wooden rails and the metal mechanics tube beneath it Add some thin shims as necessary Ensure the cabin door bottom rails are level with the mechanics framework and landing gear Double check all is correct and tack glue the shims to t...

Page 14: ...h a wood screw See Fig 17 Spacer ply Angle bracket Fig 17 19 With the cabin mounted in the correct position you can now mark the location of the two upper standoff bolts that attach the upper part of the cabin to the mechanics framework Use a pencil and draw a light line around the standoffs at the back of the cabin Remove the cabin and carefully drill a 3 mm hole at the center of the holes you ha...

Page 15: ...ing fit of the window as you proceed See Fig 18 Fig 18 Hints Install the center metal strip last Use the same hole spacing as the center metal strip for all you canopy screws Only remove masking tape after area has been screwed down Door Windows are taped to the door frame Carefully mark with a water soluble marker the outline of the door on the window Remove window and carefully cut to exact oute...

Page 16: ...uring the build Pattern floor pictured below with center cut for access to under floor space See Fig 19 Fig 19 22 The Rotor Head is assembled but you will have to add the final details The Dampers bolt on as shown in the Photo The Cables will be cut to equal lengths and ends will be soldered on then screwed in place as shown in Fig 20 These part are decorative only Fig 20 Pg 15 ...

Page 17: ... should be moved towards the rear for turbine installations Refer to Fig 10 21 Fig 21 24 Fuel Tank installation is straight forward If you purchased the Optional Scale Fuel Tank please proceed with the following instructions Cut lower member and epoxy split couplers in place as shown This allows this tubing section to be removed for fuel tank access See Fig 22 Fig 22 Pg 16 ...

Page 18: ... support carbon rod 2 piece wood end approximately 60mm up from the bottom of tank snug against the rear of the tank with the carbon rod at a slight downward angle and seated against rear frame tubing junction The carbon rod is not glued at the rear After fitting and gluing the carbon support rod and blocks to the rear of tank the two screws may be removed from the two piece wood block set and the...

Page 19: ...light 1 8 inch plywood to cap the back of the air filter boxes and six small screws for the filter grill Glue plywood back on the air filter box and lightly sand edges smooth Measure locate the correct set of holes in the mounting bracket Drill 3 mm holes The bracket attaches to the plywood back piece and the existing holes in the side frames left and right hand Refer to Fig 24 Fig 24 Pg 18 ...

Page 20: ... included in this Kit Take your time and look over the photos of the scale full size Lama s included on the documentation CD Note Rear seat back mounting bar 27 Paint the model to your specifications Check main and tail blades for balance Pg 19 ...

Page 21: ...Be Safe and Fly Safe Enjoy your new Lama Starwood Scale Models www starwoodmodels com ...

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