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Wing Span:

19.25 inches |

Wing Area:

64 square inches |

Average Flying Weight:

1.6 ounces

Build Instructions -

Version 1.0

(revised 07.16.2014)

Build Instructions

Clipped-Wing Taylorcraft

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Summary of Contents for Clipped-Wing Taylorcraft

Page 1: ...Wing Area 64 square inches Average Flying Weight 1 6 ounces Build Instructions Version 1 0 revised 07 16 2014 Build Instructions Clipped Wing Taylorcraft Build Instructions 2014 Stevens AeroModel all...

Page 2: ...mmediately 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 Ca...

Page 3: ...States Canada and several overseas countries including Europe Many are still active today and can be seen flying at air shows and general aviation airports all over the world The Stevens AeroModel ve...

Page 4: ...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 lacquer should be sufficient to protect th...

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: ...aining slots on the bottom of F1a Bond with CA 3 Lay former F3 sheet 01 08 1 20 in balsa on the work surface with the etched side facing up Fit the motor mount assembly to the slots in F3 and bond 4 C...

Page 9: ...el all rights reserved Page 9 Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 8 Step 7 Step 6 Step 5 F1a Top Bottom View F1b F1a F3 F4 Bottom View Bottom View F4 Top F5 Top F6a F2 F2 F1b F2 F2 F r o n t Rear Long Ar...

Page 10: ...fuselage side from parts F10a F10b and F10c sheet 01 08 1 20 in balsa Fit and tack glue F10 to the left side of the fuselage assembly Square the assembly on a flat surface and final bond all parts to...

Page 11: ...Instructions 2014 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved Page 11 Step 9 Step 10 Step 11 Step 12 Step 16 Step 15 Step 14 Step 13 F7 Bottom View Bottom View Bottom View Notch F8 F9 F10 F11 Top F12a F12...

Page 12: ...7 Ensure that it does not cover the slot in the landing gear pocket The front edge of F15 will cover only the rear half of former F3 leaving an edge on which the nose sheeting will rest in a later ste...

Page 13: ...tions 2014 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved Page 13 Step 17 Step 18 Step 19 Step 19 Cont Step 23 Step 22 Step 21 Step 20 F13 Bottom View Bottom View Bottom View Bottom View F14 F15 F15 F16 F17 F1...

Page 14: ...aped to the wood brick Fit the notches near the rear of F20 to the tabs along the top edge of the fuselage sides immediately in front of F12 Bond the rear edge of F20 to F12 with CA Wrap F20 over the...

Page 15: ...ctions 2014 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved Page 15 Step 24 Step 25 Step 26 Step 27 Step 29 Cont Step 29 Step 28 Step 27 Cont F18 Bottom View Tape F19 F19 F20 F20 Bottom Top 45 deg F3 Bond Bond...

Page 16: ...glue and smoothing the joints between parts to prepare it for covering Set the completed fuselage aside until required in final assembly Tail Surfaces 33 Locate the horizontal stabilizer H sheet 05 08...

Page 17: ...Instructions 2014 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved Page 17 Step 30 Step 31 Step 31 Cont Step 32 Step 36 Step 35 Step 34 Step 33 Bottom View H E2 Top 45 deg V R ound Round Straight E1 E2 Bottom Ro...

Page 18: ...k surface and examine each rib Close any gaps between the ribs and the wing panel bonding with CA 41 Repeat steps 39 and 40 to build the left wing panel Use parts W1 L and parts W2 W3 and W4 sheet 04...

Page 19: ...ions 2014 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved Page 19 Step 37 Step 38 Step 39 Step 40 Step 45 Step 44 Step 43 Step 42 R1 Bottom View Left 45 deg Right Right Left Top View W1 R Top View W2 W3 W4 Top...

Page 20: ...g the smaller parts we recommend a high quality lacquer based paint such as Design Master Color Tool available at most arts and crafts stores Design Master Color Tool is light weight fast drying and i...

Page 21: ...lorcraft Build Instructions 2014 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved Page 21 Step 46 Step 47 Step 48 49 Step 50 Step 51 Step 50 Cont Step 50 Cont Step 50 Cont Sa front Bottom View Bottom View Sb Sna...

Page 22: ...former Slit the covering over the exit slots on both sides of the fuselage and pass the push rods through the exit slots 54 Fit the receiver brick to the receiver tray First slip the front edge of the...

Page 23: ...ved Page 23 Step 52 Step 53 Step 53 Cont Step 53 Cont Step 57 Step 56 Step 55 Step 54 R Bottom View Bottom View Bottom View Bottom View Top View Exit Slot Left Side View Spikes Remove Bump Middle Hole...

Page 24: ...this mark This way the wire will not show once the wheel pants are installed When installed properly the landing gear wire should seat within the recess in WP6 Bond the landing gear wire to WP6 only...

Page 25: ...uctions 2014 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved Page 25 Step 58 Step 58 Cont Step 59 Step 60 Step 63 Step 62 Cont Step 62 Step 61 Black Wire Bottom View Bottom View Bottom View Bottom View Bottom V...

Page 26: ...length of 1 2 in clear tape down the center leaving a strip about 1 4 in wide Apply this strip over the gap between the two surfaces and trim off the excess Remove the stabilizer elevator from the wor...

Page 27: ...tions 2014 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved Page 27 Step 64 Step 65 Step 65 Cont Step 66 Step 70 Step 69 Step 68 Step 67 LG2 Bottom View Bond LG3 Bond Bond Tape Center Left Bottom View Bottom Vie...

Page 28: ...urfaces 73 Slit the covering over the control horn slot on the right side of the rudder Press the rudder control horn R2 sheet 08 08 1 32 in ply into the slot oriented so that the hole in the end of t...

Page 29: ...ns 2014 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved Page 29 Step 71 Step 71 Cont Step 72 Step 73 Step 76 Step 75 Step 74 Cont Step 74 Bond Bottom View Bottom View Tape Bond F1 1 4 in Heat Shrink Tube 90 deg...

Page 30: ...t the root of the wing panel to the tabs along the top of the fuselage sides Bond the wing to the fuselage sides and the spar with CA 81 Struts Remove the covering over the slot in the fuselage sides...

Page 31: ...eserved Page 31 Step 77 Step 78 Step 79 Step 80 Step 82 Step 81 Cont Step 81 Step 80 Cont Part B 015 in Wire 3 4 in Bottom View 3 8 in W5 Alignment Mark Bottom View W2 W5 Bottom View Bond Bottom View...

Page 32: ...ng it in place with low tack masking tape When satisfied that the windscreen is in the correct position secure it with small drops of medium CA applied sparingly 86 Propellor Mount the propellor EFL90...

Page 33: ...d Wing Taylorcraft Build Instructions 2014 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved Page 33 Step 83 Step 84 Step 85 Step 85 Cont Complete Complete Step 86 Bend Tab Down Bond Pre cut Acetate Windscreen Pr...

Page 34: ...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 developing your own preflight check list Get...

Page 35: ...nd 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 AeroModel Cl...

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