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BuzzBomb (400)

A contemporary twist on the free-flight classic Buzzard Bombshell

Wing Span:

40 inches |

Wing Area:

355 square inches

Average Flying Weight:

16 ounces

Build Instructions -

Version 1.0 (revised 04.15.2014)

Build Instructions April 15, 2014

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Summary of Contents for BuzzBomb 400

Page 1: ...light classic Buzzard Bombshell Wing Span 40 inches Wing Area 355 square inches Average Flying Weight 16 ounces Build Instructions Version 1 0 revised 04 15 2014 Build Instructions April 15 2014 c 201...

Page 2: ...urn 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 t...

Page 3: ...heels Retainers 4015 4 2 x 3 8 in Screws 3012 4 4 Nylon Washers 3018 Suggested Electronics and Other Equipment Available at StevensAero com Transmitter with at least 3 channels Micro Receiver with at...

Page 7: ...posable towel Bonding the assembly As this product tabs notches and otherwise interlocks like a 3D puzzle we suggest that when fitting parts you dry fit use no glue the parts together first It s advis...

Page 9: ...age will help pull the entire structure square and true 1 Fit ply parts F1 and F2 together to form the central crutch F1 will slide through the lower opening in F2 and rest against the flats mid way u...

Page 10: ...pril 15 2014 c 2011 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved Page 10 Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 4 cont Step 4 cont Step 5 Step 6 F1 F2 F3 F4a F4b F4 F4 F5 F6 top 90 F1 F2 F3 F2 F1 top F1 F2 F2 F1 F...

Page 11: ...F11a F11b and F11c Bond with thin CA 12 Fit and bond uprights F11d and F11e to window area of fuselage side 13 Test fit F11 to the right side of the fuselage assembly then remove Coat the outside of...

Page 12: ...tions April 15 2014 c 2011 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved Page 12 Step 10 Step 9 Step 8 Step 7 Step 14 Step 13 Step 12 Step 11 F7 F8 F9 F10 F11a F11b F11c F11d F11e F11 F12 F6 F1 F1 F8 F9 F1 F8...

Page 13: ...and tack glue former F16 to the notches midway back in the rear portion of the fuselage behind former F9 20 Fit and tack glue former F17 to the last set of notches in the rear portion of the fuselage...

Page 14: ...ions April 15 2014 c 2011 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved Page 14 Step 15 Step 16 Step 17 Step 19 Step 20 Step 21 Step 22 Step 23 F13 F14 F15 F16 F17 F18 F19 F20 F9 F16 F18 F2 F10 F9 Tack Glue H...

Page 15: ...ngers have been provided on the cut sheets just in case 28 Use the 3 16 in x 3 3 4 in dowel supplied in your kit to register parts through the hole in the spine F19 immediately behind former F9 Slide...

Page 16: ...ions April 15 2014 c 2011 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved Page 16 Step 24 Step 25 Step 26 Step 27 Step 28 Step 29 Step 30 Step 31 F20 F21 Stringer F22 F23 F24 F19 F9 Sand Flush F20 F2 F19 DO NOT...

Page 17: ...m CA 36 Press one 1 16 in x 3 16 in neo magnet into the hole in the hatch catch and secure from the back side thin CA 37 Install the hatch catch in the slot in the bottom of former F9 with the magnet...

Page 18: ...Build Instructions April 15 2014 c 2011 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved Page 18 Step 32 Step 33 Step 34 Step 35 Step 36 Step 37 Step 38 Step 39 F25a F25b F25 F26 F27 F28 Magnet F17...

Page 19: ...the nose to a pleasing shape 45 With a sharp hobby knife or razor plane carve down the majority of the rear wing mount block then sand down until you achieve a smooth transfer from the fuselage side t...

Page 20: ...Build Instructions April 15 2014 c 2011 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved Page 20 Step 43 Step 42 Step 41 Step 40 Step 47 Step 46 Step 45 Step 44 H1a H1b H1c Sand Sand Flush Carve Sand Sand Round...

Page 21: ...catch on the fuselage orient the second magnet so that it will attract the first magnet and press it into place within the hole in H5 Check that the hatch will fit the fuselage properly with the magne...

Page 23: ...e after each step Further this method of assembly will allow our interlocking design to do it s job as each successive part installed within the wing will help pull the entire structure square and tru...

Page 24: ...ons April 15 2014 c 2011 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved Page 24 Step 59 Step 58 Step 57 Step 56 Step 63 Step 62 Step 61 Step 60 W1a W1b W2a W2b W1 W2 W3 Right Left W3 W4 W4 W5 W6a W6a W6b 45 W1...

Page 25: ...Fit diagonal brace W11 between rib W3 and sub rib W9 The back of the diagonal will fit in the angle created by rib W3 and the main spar W1 The tip of the diagonal will fit in the slot in the leading...

Page 26: ...tions April 15 2014 c 2011 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved Page 26 Step 67 Step 66 Step 65 Step 64 Step 71 Step 70 Step 69 Step 68 W7 W8 W9 W9 W10 W11 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W3 W4 W5 Arrow W3 Arrow...

Page 27: ...tack glue tip spar W19 to outside of rib W5 Support the right wing half so that the tip spar rests flat on the table 76 Fit rear spar W20 and tip rib W21 to main spar W19 and rib W5 77 Fit and tack g...

Page 28: ...ns April 15 2014 c 2011 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved Page 28 Step 75 Step 74 Step 73 Step 72 Step 79 Step 78 Step 77 Step 76 W16 W17 W18 W19 W20 W21 W22 W23 W24 W5 W19 W5 W19 W20 W21 W5 W19 W...

Page 29: ...ing W28 to the wing leading edge and the front portion of rib W21 Ensure that the sheeting lies flush with the top of rib W21 84 Bend tip sheeting W28 over rib W21 and the spars fitting the notches in...

Page 30: ...Build Instructions April 15 2014 c 2011 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved Page 30 Step 83 Step 82 Step 81 Step 80 Step 87 Step 86 Step 85 Step 84 W25 W26 W27 W28a W28b W28c W28 W28...

Page 31: ...ng edge The ends of the spars should terminate in the center of the slots in the ribs allowing the main turbulator spars to share the same slot 93 Fit the main turbulator spars W32 and W33 to the slot...

Page 32: ...uild Instructions April 15 2014 c 2011 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved Page 32 Step 91 cont Step 91 Step 90 Step 88 Step 95 Step 94 Step 93 Step 92 W29a W29b W1 W19 W1 W30 W31 W32 W33 W34 W35 W3...

Page 33: ...Cover the model with a lightweight material such as Stevens AeroModel AeroITE or AeroFILM 99 With a warm soldering iron open the covering over the holes for the wing mount dowels and the landing gear...

Page 35: ...turning the correct direction If it is not simply unplug any two of the three motor leads and swap them Check again for proper rotation then disconnect the battery and receiver 106 With the motor lead...

Page 36: ...ild Instructions April 15 2014 c 2011 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved Page 36 Step 102 Step 103 Step 104 Step 105 Step 106 Step 107 Step 108 Step 109 Nylon Washers WSD1300 SUP30AESC SUPA2212 6 F...

Page 37: ...Stick a small patch of Velcro loop side to the bottom of your receiver and mount the receiver just forward of the servos Ensure that there is enough room between the servos and receiver to allow free...

Page 38: ...ild Instructions April 15 2014 c 2011 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved Page 38 Step 110 Step 111 Step 112 Step 114 Step 115 Step 116 Step 117 Step 118 Rubber Retainer Bushing Cut two 5 8 in Lengt...

Page 39: ...ing small drops of medium CA around the edges of the acetate Tail Surfaces 124 Follow the tape hinge diagrams on the Buzz 400 Detail Sheet and attach the rudder and elevator to their respective stabil...

Page 40: ...Build Instructions April 15 2014 c 2011 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved Page 40 Step 120 Step 121 Step 122 Step 123 Step 124 Step 125 Step 126 Step 127 32 Rubber Band DUB853 DUB936...

Page 41: ...through the pushrod housing until it extends into the radio compartment and through the E Z Connectors on the servos 133 Cut two 1 8 in lengths from the supplied silicone tubing They will be used to...

Page 43: ...ilot profiles to the balsa pilot outline P Note Pilot figure may vary from illustration 140 Fit the pilot to the slot in F1 within the cockpit and bond with thin CA 141 Secure the wing to the fuselage...

Page 45: ...at avoiding disaster While not an exhaustive pre flight check these are some of the major items that you should consider using when developing your own pre flight check list Get in the habit of always...

Page 46: ...avior Congratulations You ve completed your first flight s on your Stevens Aero BUZZ 400 By now you ll have noticed that the BUZZ 400 is a very stable airplane When built straight and trimmed for leve...

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