Fuselage
Fuselage parts are designated with the letter “F” followed by a number. Parts have been numbered so
that the fuselage assembly follows a sequential order: F1 to F26.
Note:
When initially bonding parts, use a single, small drop of medium CA glue, applied sparingly with a
CA glue applicator tip, to “tack glue” the part in place. Should you commit an error in assembly, it will be
easier to recover from the mistake and remove or correct the part in error, if you do not soak the assembly
with glue after each step! This method of assembly will allow our interlocking design to do its job.
As each successive part is installed within the fuselage, it will help pull the entire structure square and
true. When a major assembly is completed, revisit all joints and bond completely. Do not use excessive
amounts of glue, as this only adds weight to the model.
1.
Place the motor mount F1 (sheet 08/08, 1/32 in. ply) on the work surface with the side
marked
“Top”
facing
down
. Fit parts F2 (sheet 08/08, 1/32 in. ply) to F1.
2.
Fit battery tray F3 (sheet 01/08, 1/20 in. balsa) to the tabs on both F2s.
3.
Fit former F4a (sheet 02/08, 1/20 in. balsa) to the
rear
of the motor mount assembly.
4.
Fit two parts F4b (sheet 01/08, 1/20 in. balsa) to F4a and F3. Ensure that all parts are fully
seated. Bond the assembly with CA.
5.
Fit the slots in the middle of the upper fuselage crutch F5 (sheet 02/08, 1/20 in. balsa) to the
tabs on the top of F4a. “Tack glue” F5 to F4a with a couple of drops of medium CA.
6.
Fit part F6 (1/16 in. ply) located in the hardware bag, to the
front
of the fuselage crutch F5
and the motor mount assembly. Make sure that the two tabs at the
front
of F1 are seated in
the lower part of the notches on each side of F6. If these tabs are out of place, fitting the
motor during final assembly will be difficult. Glue these tabs in place to prevent them from
shifting.
7.
Lay F7 (sheet 02/08, 1/20 in. balsa) on the work surface with the etched side facing
up
.
Note the arrows at one end. These point to the
front
edge of F7. Locate part F8 (sheet
08/08, 1/32 in. ply) and the Delrin receiver clip in the hardware bag. Fit F8 to the notch
nearest the short arm of the receiver clip, then fit the assembly to F7. The long arm of the
receiver clip must be oriented toward the
front
of F7. Glue the clip and F8 to F7 with CA.
The side of F7 with the receiver tray is now the
bottom
of the F7 assembly.
8.
Lay the fuselage crutch assembly on the work surface, with the
bottom
of the assembly
facing
up
. Fit the tabs at the
front
edge of F7 to the slots in the
middle
of F4a. The receiver
tray must be oriented so that is at the
bottom
of the assembly. “Tack glue” F7 to F4a with
small drops of medium CA.
Build Instructions
Avro 534 “Baby”
- Build Instructions © 2014 Stevens AeroModel, all rights reserved.
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