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Summary of Contents for 1911 Nieuport

Page 1: ...The Great Race Build it stevensaero com Wing Span 16 5 inches Wing Area 63 square inches Average Flying Weight 1 75 ounces Build Instructions Version 1 12 revised 06 23 2015...

Page 2: ...ot 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...

Page 3: ...port did however see plenty of action in air races of the period that the classic move was based on With it s quirky lines and smooth handling we were inspired to offer this classic design in our Grea...

Page 4: ...tique White Cream suggested Sealing Bare 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 lacque...

Page 5: ...Sheet Wood Inventory 1 of 1 Build Instructions ToonScaleTM 1911 1 2 Nieuport UM Build Instructions 2015 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved Page 5...

Page 6: ...Builder s Notes Build Instructions ToonScaleTM 1911 1 2 Nieuport UM Build Instructions 2015 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved Page 6...

Page 7: ...lock 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 techniqu...

Page 8: ...front of F1 2 Turn F1 over so that the receiver tray is underneath Fit former F3 sheet 08 09 1 32 in ply to the slots along the edges near the front of F1 Ensure that the end of F3 etched Top correspo...

Page 9: ...15 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved Page 9 Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 7 Cont Step 7 Step 6 Step 5 F1 Bottom Bottom View F3 Top F4a F4 F5 F6 Top F7 F2 Front Long Arm Receiver Tray Underneath...

Page 10: ...top edge corresponds with the top of the other formers Do not bond 12 Fit F12a sheet 02 09 1 20 in balsa to the front of F12b sheet 03 09 1 20 in balsa to form the fuselage top Bond with CA 13 Fit an...

Page 11: ...euport UM Build Instructions 2015 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved Page 11 Step 8 Step 9 Step 10 Step 11 Step 14 Cont Step 14 Step 13 Step 12 F8 Bottom View Bottom View F9 F10 Top F11 Top F12b F1...

Page 12: ...bonding together E1 sheet 08 09 1 32 in ply and two E2 s sheet 06 09 1 20 in balsa with medium CA glue 21 Align the leading edge of the elevator with the edge of the table Using a sanding block sand...

Page 13: ...ons 2015 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved Page 13 Step 15 Step 17 Step 18 Step 19 Step 23 Step 22 Step 21 Step 20 F14 Bottom View R1 V 45 deg H E1 W1Ra W2 E2 E2 45 deg W1Rb W3 W4 Etched Side Up T...

Page 14: ...M1 and M2 as illustrated Important With M2 properly seated there will be a gap between the front of each M2 and the top face of M1 This gap will later receive the motor mounting tabs and needs to rem...

Page 15: ...15 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved Page 15 Step 24 Step 25 Step 26 Step 27 Step 30 Cont Step 30 Step 29 Step 28 Bond Bottom View M1 Top M3 M4 M5 M4 M6 M7 M8 Bond M2 M2 Gap Etched Line Etched Lin...

Page 16: ...on the remaining dome assembly under the motor between the etch lines on M6 and bond 34 Fit and bond parts M11 sheet 07 09 1 16 in balsa to the slots in each dome assembly 35 Seal the grain and paint...

Page 17: ...2 Nieuport UM Build Instructions 2015 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved Page 17 Step 31 Step 31 Cont Step 31 Cont Step 32 Step 37 Step 36 Step 34 Step 33 M9 M10 M11 M25 M3b 1 16 in x 1 4 in Alumin...

Page 18: ...orienting parts LG5 so that the etched sides are facing out and arrows on both LG5 parts face the same direction 44 Skid Assembly Locate the basswood landing gear skid LG6 Fit the Front Strut Assembly...

Page 19: ...tructions 2015 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved Page 19 Step 38 Step 39 Step 40 Step 41 Step 45 Step 44 Step 43 Step 42 3 4 in Bottom View M12 through M24 LG2 LG3 LG4 Do Not Glue Bond Bond LG1 LG...

Page 20: ...in aluminum tube Then press on one of the nylon wheels supplied in your kit and another hub part W Center the tube in the assembly so that an equal amount extends from each side of the wheel Wick a sm...

Page 21: ...5 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved Page 21 Step 46 Step 46 Cont Step 47 Step 48 Step 50 Step 49 Step 48 Cont Step 48 Cont LG7 Bottom View 90 deg Gap W 4 in 1 8 in Gap W 1 16 in x 1 4 in Tube W 1...

Page 22: ...in LG6 above LG7 54 Repeat the step 50 then at the other end of the axle slide on a 1 8 in length of tube but do not bond it at this time 55 Slide on the remaining wheel and another 1 8 in length of t...

Page 23: ...ort UM Build Instructions 2015 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved Page 23 Step 51 Step 52 Step 52 Cont Step 53 Step 56 Step 55 Step 54 Step 53 Cont Medium CA Medium CA 1 8 in tube 1 8 in Tube Mediu...

Page 24: ...after the push rods are installed Cover only the top surface of the wings prior to doing so we like to apply a light coat of paint and or wood sealer to the underside of the wing assembly Covering the...

Page 25: ...ScaleTM 1911 1 2 Nieuport UM Build Instructions 2015 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved Page 25 Step 57 Step 58 FA 1 FA 1 Cont FA 5 FA 4 FA 3 FA 2 C1 Bottom View Bond C2 C2 Middle Hole Do not bond...

Page 26: ...of the nylon clip then press down on the front edge of the brick until it snaps under the long arm on the front of the clip 10 Electric Motor Installation Remove the spikes on the bottom of the motor...

Page 27: ...tevens AeroModel all rights reserved Page 27 FA 6 FA 7 FA 7 Cont FA 8 FA 11 FA 10 Cont FA 10 FA 9 R Bottom View Bottom View Bottom View Bottom View Bottom View Crossover R u d d e r Exit Slot Black Wi...

Page 28: ...ork surface with the left bevelled side facing down Position the vertical stabilizer V in front of the rudder with a gap about 1 64 in wide between the two parts Apply a thin strip of clear tape over...

Page 29: ...tions 2015 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved Page 29 FA 12 FA 13 FA 13 Cont FA 14 FA 16 FA 15 FA 14 Cont FA 14 Cont Bond Bottom View Bottom View Bottom View Bottom View Bottom View Bottom View Bev...

Page 30: ...of the horizontal stabilizer 21 Fit the tab at the base of the vertical stabilizer through the hole at the rear of the horizontal stabilizer 22 Fit the tabs at the rear of the fuselage sides into the...

Page 31: ...Build Instructions 2015 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved Page 31 FA 17 FA 18 FA 19 FA 20 FA 24 FA 23 FA 22 FA 21 Center Bottom View Bottom View Bottom View Bottom View Bevelled Side Down Bond Bon...

Page 32: ...other pushrod and control surface 29 Cabane installation Remove the covering over the four slots in the top of the fuselage for the cabane struts Fit the strut assembly to the fuselage oriented so th...

Page 33: ...ld Instructions 2015 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved Page 33 FA 25 FA 26 FA 27 FA 28 FA 32 FA 31 FA 30 FA 28 3 4 in Bottom View 3 8 in 3 4 in Heat Shrink Tube Bond W5 Bond Bond scrap 015 in wire...

Page 34: ...y twist in your wings later lock the wings into a straight and true position using CA glue Prior to bonding the carbon wing struts into position inspect your wing assemblies for signs of warp or twist...

Page 35: ...uport UM Build Instructions 2015 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved Page 35 FA 33 FA34 FA35 FA35 Cont FA35 Cont Complete CP P carbon wing struts at rear wings appear equal in twist wash out at R an...

Page 36: ...ng disaster While not a thorough preflight check listed below are some of the major items that you should consider checking when developing your own preflight check list Get in the habit of always pre...

Page 37: ...s Crosswind landings should be avoided until you are comfortable with the model s in flight behavior Congratulations Once you ve completed your first flights you will have noticed that the Stevens Aer...

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