Stevens Aero Model PLAYMITE 75 Build Instructions Download Page 2

WARRANTY

Stevens AeroModel guarantees this kit to be free from defects in both material and workmanship at the 

date of purchase.  This warranty does not cover any component parts damaged by use or modification.   

In no case shall Stevens AeroModel’s liability exceed the original cost of the purchased kit.  Further, 

Stevens AeroModel reserves the right to change or modify this warranty without notice.

LIABILITY RELEASE

In that Stevens AeroModel has no control over the final assembly or material used for final assembly, 

no liability shall be assumed nor accepted for any damage resulting from use by the user.  By the act of 

using the user-assembled product, the user accepts all resulting liability.

If the buyer is not prepared to accept the liability associated with the use of this product, the buyer is 

advised to return this kit immediately in new and unused condition to the place of purchase.

THIS PRODUCT IS NOT INTENDED FOR CHILDREN 12 YEARS OF AGE OR YOUNGER.

WARNING:

  This product may contain chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer    

and/or birth defects or other reproductive harm.

PRODUCT SUPPORT

This product has been engineered to function properly and perform as advertised, with the suggested 

power system and supporting electronics as outlined within this product manual.  Product support 

cannot be provided, nor can Stevens AeroModel assist in determining the suitability or use of 

electronics, hardware, or power systems not explicitly recommended by Stevens AeroModel.

For product assembly support, replacement parts, hardware, and electronics to complete this model, 

please contact Stevens AeroModel at 

www.stevensaero.com

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Stevens AeroModel

26405 Judge Orr Rd., Colorado Springs, CO 80808 USA

719-387-4187 

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Build Instructions                                                                                                             

Playmite 75

 - Build Instructions © 2014 Stevens AeroModel, all rights reserved.

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Summary of Contents for PLAYMITE 75

Page 1: ...nches Wing Area 75 square inches Average Flying Weight 1 75 ounces Build Instructions Version 1 0 revised 03 28 2014 Build Instructions Playmite 75 Build Instructions 2014 Stevens AeroModel all rights...

Page 2: ...kit immediately in new and unused condition to the place of purchase THIS PRODUCT IS NOT INTENDED FOR CHILDREN 12 YEARS OF AGE OR YOUNGER WARNING This product may contain chemicals known to the state...

Page 3: ...a micro electronics The Playmite 75 can be flown indoors at the local gymnasium or hop from thermal to thermal outdoors in late evening lift There s something about these polyhedral pylon ships of yes...

Page 4: ...re Wood While not required it is suggested that a high quality clear lacquer be used to protect and seal any unfinished wood One single light coat of clear lacquer should be sufficient to protect the...

Page 5: ...Sheet Wood Inventory 1 of 1 Build Instructions Playmite 75 Build Instructions 2014 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved Page 5...

Page 6: ...Builder s Notes Build Instructions Playmite 75 Build Instructions 2014 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved Page 6...

Page 7: ...interlock like a 3D puzzle We strongly suggest that when fitting parts you dry fit use no glue the parts together first It is advised to work 1 2 steps ahead in the instructions using this dry fit te...

Page 8: ...the F1 assembly 2 Turn F1 over so that the receiver tray is underneath Fit ply former F4 sheet 07 08 1 32 in ply to the front of F1 Make sure that the etching faces forward and that the top of F4 is...

Page 9: ...Model all rights reserved Page 9 Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 6 Step 5 F1 Bottom View f r o n t F2 F3 Long Arm bottom Tray underneath F1 top F4 F1 top F5 F6 F6 F4 F1 F5 F8a F4 F7 top Bottom View S...

Page 10: ...sides together and fit part F13 sheet 03 08 1 16 in balsa to the notches along the top edge of the rear fuselage sides Tack glue with medium CA 14 Assemble the fuselage top sheeting by fitting parts...

Page 11: ...4 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved Page 11 Step 16 Step 15 Step 14 Step 11 Step 9 F10 Bottom View F8a F4 F9 Step 10 F11a F11a F11b F4 F7 Step 12 F12 F11a F8a Step 13 F8a F11a F13 F14a F14b F14c A...

Page 12: ...overed that sanding sticks like those used for fingernails were ideal for sanding the concave curves on the top and the bottom of the fuselage These are available at most hobby shops and in the beauty...

Page 13: ...Step 18 Step 17 Bottom View F15 F16 F8a F11a F17a F17b F17c Assemble F17 Do Not Remove Step 19 Bottom View F11a F8a F17 Step 19 Cont F17 Bottom View F8a Bottom View F8a F11a Cut outs removed Step 21...

Page 14: ...3 32 in balsa and two parts W1b sheet 04 08 3 32 in balsa Bond with CA 27 Fit rib W2 sheet 05 08 3 32 in balsa to the center notch in the assembled wing spar Refer to the Top View Wing drawing on the...

Page 15: ...del all rights reserved Page 15 Step 24 Step 25 Step 26 Step 27 Step 30 Cont Step 30 Step 29 Step 28 F22 F23 W3 W3 W3 W4 W1a W1b W1b W4 W5 W5 W1 Flush W1 W2 Round front and back Leave square W1 W1 W1...

Page 16: ...Starting from the center of the wing fit the wing diagonal braces parts W11 W12 W13 and W14 sheet 04 08 1 16 in balsa in numerical order between the ribs and sub ribs Refer to the Top View Wing drawin...

Page 17: ...age 17 Step 31 Step 32 Step 33 Step 34 Step 38 Step 37 Step 36 Step 35 W6a W6b W6c W6 W4 W5 W7 W3 W4 W5 W9 W10 W8 W16 Do Not Remove W15 W11 W12 W13 W14 W3 W2 W3 W1 W4 W5 W3 W6 W1 Sub ribs W6 W6 W1 Ass...

Page 18: ...ludes two stand off tabs They will help form the wing tip taper and washout Do not remove the tabs until directed to in a later assembly step Fit and tack glue rib W19 to the W16 outer wing spar Refer...

Page 19: ...tevens AeroModel all rights reserved Page 19 Step 38 Cont Step 39 Step 40 Step 40 Cont Step 43 Step 42 Step 41 Cont Step 41 W5 W16 W1 W16 W5 W17 W18 Do Not Remove W18 W17 W16 W21 W20 W5 W19 Do Not Rem...

Page 20: ...for covering At the wing tips sand the leading edge to flow smoothly into the wing tip sheeting part W22 Sand the bottom of the wing trailing edge to flow smoothly into the wing tip sheeting W22 Set t...

Page 21: ...14 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved Page 21 Step 44 Step 44 Cont Step 45 Step 47 Step 48 Step 47 Cont Step 47 Cont Step 47 Cont Round to match profile Sand Sand Sand W22 Bond W22 Tack Glue W5 W18...

Page 22: ...the bottom of the elevator s leading edge at a 45 degree angle Set the completed horizontal stabilizer and elevator assemblies aside until required in final assembly Sub Fin 52 Locate the sub fin part...

Page 23: ...hts reserved Page 23 Step 49 Step 50 Step 51 Step 52 Step 54 Cont Step 54 Step 53 45 deg top bottom 45 deg left right End View Top View H4 H6 H5 H3 H1 E3 E4 H5 H6 H4 E1 E5 E5 E2 SF 1 3 Aluminum Tube 1...

Page 24: ...er the rear portion of the right push rod exit slot on the bottom of the fuselage Feed a 015 in x 12 in length of push rod wire into the push rod exit slot and through the hole on the right side of th...

Page 25: ...Cont Step 57 Step 56 Bottom View Push rod exit slots Leave Open Bottom View Detail Detail Leave Open Step 58 Bottom View Right push rod exit slot Step 58 Cont Bottom View Inner right hole Step 59 Left...

Page 26: ...make sure that it is centered over the receiver tray or that there is nothing keeping the receiver from being fully seated in the clip Ensure that the push rods run straight back from the receiver 66...

Page 27: ...tructions 2014 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved Page 27 Step 63 Step 62 Step 61 Step 60 Bottom View Bottom View Tape ends of push rods Cover Snake Bends Radio compartment Step 64 Step 65 Step 66...

Page 28: ...a little CA along the landing gear pocket and where the landing gear wire exits the pocket to secure it in place 72 Remove the covering over the two holes at the rear of the fuselage where the sub fin...

Page 29: ...ns AeroModel all rights reserved Page 29 Step 71 Step 70 Step 69 Step 68 LG Motor lead Bend landing gear 1 1 8 in dia wheel Bend to retain Bottom View Step 71 Cont Step 72 Step 72 Cont Step 73 Flush B...

Page 30: ...ly to the slot in the elevator Ensure that the control horn is fully seated in the elevator and that the hole at the end of the control horn is oriented over the hinge line Wick a few small drops of m...

Page 31: ...ts reserved Page 31 Step 77 Step 76 Step 74 Tape Bevelled side down Tape Bevelled side down Left side of rudder Lower right side of elevator right left bevel Bottom View R4 E5 Step 75 Step 78 Step 79...

Page 32: ...ke sure that the wing sits level and is perpendicular forms a 90 degree angle to the sides of the fuselage 86 Mount the foam spinner to the front of propeller EFL9051 available from stevensaero com Us...

Page 33: ...ts reserved Page 33 Step 85 Step 86 Step 87 Step 88 Step 83 Step 82 Step 81 1 4 in Part B Heat shrink tube Part B Step 84 Mount scale model engine Mount wing using two 16 rubber bands Mount foam spinn...

Page 34: ...sh set of eyes inspect your final product is often helpful in avoiding disaster While not a thorough preflight check listed below are some of the major items that you should consider checking when dev...

Page 35: ...omfortable with the model s in flight behavior Congratulations Once you ve completed your first flights you will have noticed that the Stevens AeroModel Playmite 75 is a very stable model airplane Whe...

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