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Float Construction

The following assembly  photos  detail building the  

left

 float assembly.   Build  two  floats, a 

right

  and 

left

, to complete the kit.

Fit former F2 to front slots of inner frame F1.

Proper  fit, the tabs  on  former  F2  (as  well as 

F3, F4,  and F5)  will  extend  past  inner  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  of  inner  frame F1, 

behind former F4.

Fit  remaining  inner  frame  F1  to  formers.  

Invert assembly, square on a flat surface and 

tack glue formers to inner frames.

Sky Scout Floats © 2010 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved. 

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F2

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F2

F3

F1

F2

F3

F4

F4

F5

F1

F1

F1

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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