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Build Instructions                                                                                                            

Ace (100) 

- Build Instructions © 2017 Stevens AeroModel, all rights reserved.

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Stringers

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Summary of Contents for Ace 100

Page 1: ...Wing Span 24 inches Wing Area 100 square inches Average Flying Weight 2 25 ounces Build Instructions Version 1 18 revised 03 30 2017 100...

Page 2: ...o 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...

Page 3: ...quare inch radio control model is designed to use ParkZone PKZ3352 ultra micro electronics The Ace can be flown indoors at the local gymnasium or hop from thermal to thermal outdoors in late evening l...

Page 4: ...Optional black vinyl markings set to complete the model as illustrated SAP ACE100 DECAL Sealing Bare Wood While not required it is suggested that a high quality clear lacquer be used to protect and se...

Page 5: ...Build Instructions Sheet Wood Inventory 1 of 1 Ace 100 Build Instructions 2017 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved Page 5...

Page 6: ...Build Instructions Builder s Notes Ace 100 Build Instructions 2017 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved Page 6...

Page 7: ...ct s tabs and notches 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...

Page 8: ...eet 01 10 1 16 in balsa to the rear of F1a 2 Pylon Pocket Lay both F2 s sheet 02 10 1 16 in balsa on the work surface with the etched sides facing up Fit and bond one F3 sheet 01 10 1 16 in balsa to t...

Page 9: ...0 Build Instructions 2017 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved Page 9 Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 7 Step 6 Step 5 Step 4 Cont F1a Bottom View F1b F2 F1 F4 Flush F5 F6 F7 F2 F3 F3 F2 F2 Flush Rea...

Page 10: ...1 16 in balsa to formers F6 and F11 oriented so that the long tab at one end of F12 points forward 12 Motor Mount Lay the motor mount plate F13 sheet 09 10 1 32 in ply on the work surface with the sid...

Page 11: ...evens AeroModel all rights reserved Page 11 Step 8 Step 9 Step 10 Step 11 Step 15 Step 14 Step 13 Step 12 F9 Bottom View F8 F11 F12 F13 Top F15 Recess F16a F16b F8 F10 Long Arm F7 F6 Receiver Tray F6...

Page 12: ...y up side down Fit part F19 sheet 09 10 1 32 in ply into the angled notches in the fuselage sides and the pair of slots in F8 The notches in the fuselage sides are oversized to accommodate the other p...

Page 13: ...ions 2017 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved Page 13 Step 16 Step 17 Step 18 Step 19 Step 23 Step 22 Step 21 Step 20 F16 Bottom View Bottom View Bottom View Bottom View F16 F17 F18 F19 F20 F21 F22a...

Page 14: ...4 s until it is flush against the front face of former F15 Bond with CA 27 Just as in step 26 above slide F25 and F26a sheet 08 10 1 8 in balsa onto the tabs bonding with CA Remove the tabs on each si...

Page 15: ...2017 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved Page 15 Step 24 Step 24 Cont Step 25 Step 26 Step 29 Step 28 Step 27 Cont Step 27 F22 Bottom View Bottom View Bottom View Bond F23 F24 F26a Remove Tabs F26b...

Page 16: ...32 sheet 01 10 1 16 in balsa with glass cleaner and allow it to soak in for a few seconds Wrap F32 moist side out around formers F5 and F27 The notches at the front of F32 will line up with the notche...

Page 17: ...ce 100 Build Instructions 2017 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved Page 17 Step 30 Step 31 Step 32 Step 33 Step 36 Cont Step 36 Step 35 Step 34 F28 Rear View F27 F29 F30 F31 F32 Stringers Stringers...

Page 18: ...g block or sanding stick sand a 45 degree bevel along the left side of the leading edge of the rudder 41 Build the horizontal stabilizer and elevator from parts H1 through H5 and E1 through E5 sheet 0...

Page 19: ...Build Instructions Ace 100 Build Instructions 2017 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved Page 19 Step 37 Step 38 Step 39 Step 40 Step 44 Step 43 Step 42 Step 41 45 deg P1a P2 45 deg P1b Etched Lines...

Page 20: ...Fit ribs W2 sheet 06 10 3 32 in balsa W4 sheet 06 10 3 32 in balsa and W3 sheet 04 10 1 16 in balsa to the spar W1 sheet 03 10 1 16 in balsa with the etched side of the spar facing to the rear of the...

Page 21: ...2017 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved Page 21 Step 45 Step 46 Step 47 Step 48 Step 52 Step 51 Step 50 Step 49 P3 Bottom View Bottom View P4a W2 W5 W6 W7 W8 P4b W1 Etched Side to the Rear W2 W3 W4...

Page 22: ...16 in balsa to rib W4 oriented so that the etched side faces forward Align the long tabs on the main spar W1 and W16 within the etched lines on each spar Bond with CA 57 Fit ribs W17 W18 and W19 shee...

Page 23: ...e 100 Build Instructions 2017 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved Page 23 Step 53 Step 54 Step 55 Step 56 Step 60 Step 59 Step 58 Step 57 W10 Rear View W9 W11 W15 W16 W17 W21 W20 W22 W2 W12 W13 W14...

Page 24: ...es Cover or paint the head rest Paint the pylon tail skid and control horns to match your color scheme Push Rods and Receiver 63 Apply a piece of low tack masking tape folded over one end of each 015...

Page 25: ...2017 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved Page 25 Step 61 Step 61 Cont Step 62 Step 62 Cont Step 64 Cont Step 64 Cont Step 64 Step 63 Tape Exit Slot Bottom View Bottom View Bottom View Rudder Right S...

Page 26: ...urtle deck Hold it in place with low tack masking tape then apply a small bead of medium CA to each side where the headrest meets the fuselage Tail Surfaces 70 Position the vertical stabilizer and rud...

Page 27: ...7 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved Page 27 Step 65 Step 66 Step 67 Step 68 Step 72 Step 71 Step 70 Step 69 T a p e Bottom View R5 Bevelled Side Down Right Side Bevelled Side Down Tape Tape Rudder...

Page 28: ...zer and along the bottom of the horizontal stabilizer where it meets the fuselage Control Linkages 76 Trim the push rods 1 8 in short of the control horns Keep the scraps 77 Refer to the Push Rod Deta...

Page 29: ...nstructions 2017 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved Page 29 Step 73 Step 74 Step 75 Step 76 Step 79 Step 78 Cont Step 78 Step 77 Center Bottom View 1 8 in 3 4 in 3 4 in 3 8 in Left 2 Pieces 015 in...

Page 30: ...the ends of the axles up 90 degrees and trim off the excess wire 83 Slit the covering over the landing gear slot and press the landing gear into the slot followed by part LG sheet 09 10 1 32 in ply Ma...

Page 31: ...tions 2017 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved Page 31 Step 80 Step 81 Step 82 Step 83 Step 86 Step 85 Step 84 Step 83 Cont 032 Wire Bottom View Bottom View Bottom View Bend Up 90 Degrees LG Flush T...

Page 32: ...ge You may however apply a small drop of white glue or medium CA to the front of each mounting tab to further secure the motor white glue takes longer to cure but makes any future motor removal much e...

Page 33: ...Build Instructions Ace 100 Build Instructions 2017 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved Page 33 Step 86 Cont Step 86 Cont Step 87 Complete Black Wire Bottom View Bottom View...

Page 34: ...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 preflighting your mod...

Page 35: ...wind using rudder and elevator controls 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...

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