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Float Construction Cont.

Bond  one  end  of  ply  float  bottom  F16  to 

former  F4,  ensuring  that  the  edge  of  F16 is 

flush with the rear face of F4.

Bend  F16  around  assembly  bonding  with 

thick  or  medium  CA.    The 

left

  float  is  now 

complete.  Repeat  the  steps  beginning  on 

page 7 to build the

 right

 float. 

Repeat  the  steps  beginning  on  page  7  to 

build the

 right

 float. 

Sand floats  smooth,  slightly  round all  edges.  

leave the edge of the step sharp.

Finishing and Installation

Cover  floats  with a high quality material such 

as StevensAero AeroFilm.

Open  slots  for  landing  gear  wires  on  top  of 

the floats.

Using  a  sharp  knife  or  warm  soldering  iron, 

open the screw holes in the mounting plates.

Sky Scout Floats © 2010 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved. 

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F16

F4

F16

Summary of Contents for Sky Scout Floats

Page 1: ...Sky Scout Floats Instruction Manual Version 12 27 2010 Sky Scout Floats 2010 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved Page 1 of 13...

Page 2: ...s not 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...

Page 3: ...crews 2 1 8 in Balsa Parts F6 Sky Scout Floats 2010 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved Page 3 of 13 Required Building Supplies and Tools 1 2 oz Medium CA Glue 1 2 oz Thin CA Glue CA glue accelerato...

Page 4: ...Laser Cut Parts Inventory not to scale Sky Scout Floats 2010 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved Page 4 of 13...

Page 5: ...ed in the assembly process Protecting your worktable Use the poly tube that this kit was shipped in as a non stick barrier between your worktable and the product assembly Promptly clean up any epoxy s...

Page 6: ...balsa or ply woods and cures sets rapidly usually within 1 3 seconds of application A fine gauge glue tip is mandatory in regulating the flow of this CA glue from bottle to model Thin CA glue is excel...

Page 7: ...er frame by 1 16 in and will later be used to locate the F11 side panels Fit former F3 to inner frame F1 behind former F2 Fit former F4 to inner frame F1 behind former F3 Fit former F5 to rear slots o...

Page 8: ...forward tack ply part F8 L to slots within frame sides and tabs on former F3 Note When building right float use part F8 R With etching up and arrow forward tack ply part F9 L to slots within frame sid...

Page 9: ...F7 to match profile of the rear of the inner frame sides F1 Locate float sides F11 to right and left side of float assembly using tabs in formers to align part Bond from inside by wicking thin CA glu...

Page 10: ...file of the bottom of the float Bond alignment plate F14 L on top of forward mounting plate F8 L etching up and arrow forward Note When building right float use parts F14 R and bond to F8 R Bond align...

Page 11: ...right float Repeat the steps beginning on page 7 to build the right float Sand floats smooth slightly round all edges leave the edge of the step sharp Finishing and Installation Cover floats with a hi...

Page 12: ...iddle strut wires nest together in the forward slot on the floats Remove the gear from your Sky Scout Loosely mount the floats to the fuselage Reuse the original gear straps and hardware The middle an...

Page 13: ...ut slowly on water learning how to perform low and high speed taxi s prior to attempting your first flight We know you will enjoy many great flying sessions with your Sky Scout on floats Be certain to...

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