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Fuselage Construction Cont.

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Route  plastic  push-rod  housing  through 

formers F4, F5, and opened slot in F7.

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Push-rod  housing  extends  forward  of  F4  by 

1/8 in., trim excess housing flush with F7.

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Cut 10.5mm paper tube to 3-1/2 in. length.

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Install tube between formers F4 and F5. 

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Assemble  H1  hatch  component  from  H1a  / 

H1b.

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Bond  H2  over  vent  hole  centered  to  etch 

marks along H1.  Use thick CA glue.

FREDe © 2009 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved. 

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Summary of Contents for ToonSCALE FREDe

Page 1: ...FREDe S300 ToonSCALE By Stevens AeroModel Length 23 inches Span 27 inches Wing Area 260 inches2 Flying Weight 12 14 oz Version 10 02 2009 FREDe 2009 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved Page 1 of 32...

Page 2: ...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 NOT IN...

Page 3: ...re Small Hardware Bag 2 x 3 in 1 1 in length of fuel tubing EZ link retainer 1 60 Sullivan Tail Wheel 1 2 in dia 1 2 x 1 4 in sheet metal screw 2 3 16 in Neo Magnet 4 Rubber Bushing Retainers 6 Mini R...

Page 4: ...AR500 receiver 2 Hitec HS 55 servos no extensions are required if using the HS 55 s GWS ESC350C CS 5 33 1 GWS 9x4 7 10x4 7 SF Propeller Castle Creations Pixie 20P Brushed ESC GWS ESC300A and Electrif...

Page 5: ...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 spills with rubbing alcohol and a disposable towel Bo...

Page 6: ...2 faces forward Fit balsa former F4 to end of center crutch holes in former extend below F00 crutch Fit first inner crutch side F0 created in first step spanning center crutch assembly Fit F1 firewall...

Page 7: ...ler F1a doubling the fuselage side forward of F1 ALTERNATE NOSE Install N1 forward of former F1 and against fuselage side FS matching top forward edges F0 ALTERNATE NOSE N1 properly installed ALTERNAT...

Page 8: ...l Strut slot opens to the top and angles aft Install balsa doubler F3a aft of instrument panel Fit F3b to notch in F3a and fuselage side F3b ends short of covering aft strut pocket Install SR1 under F...

Page 9: ...n SR1 doubler Assemble hatch catch assembly from H4 and H5 Install 3 16 in magnet to pocket in catch Completed catch assembly keys to former F4 and extends forward Install F10 spanning fuselage sides...

Page 10: ...of F1 firewall Install former F6 spanning fuselage sides and keyed to formers F1 F2 and F3 Install F6a doubler forward of F1 firewall directly under former F6 Dry fit formers F5 and F8 to fuselage sid...

Page 11: ...mer F7 and F8 as illustrated Cut ONLY ONE of the servo pocket plugs free right or left will not matter Double your servo pocket with ply part SR3 Install former F11 to bottom of fuselage spanning fuse...

Page 12: ...tends forward of F4 by 1 8 in trim excess housing flush with F7 Cut 10 5mm paper tube to 3 1 2 in length Install tube between formers F4 and F5 Assemble H1 hatch component from H1a H1b Bond H2 over ve...

Page 13: ...ary then bond Test fit of hatch to fuselage assembly Lightly sand fuselage with 400 grit paper in preparation for covering Create faux glo head Stack sequentially laser cut balsa disks a through i ove...

Page 14: ...lustrated Install R1 ribs to slots at center of W2 lower spar assembly Key ribs R2 and R3 to notches in W2 spar assembly Tack glue to retain Install both W10 ply parts spanning R1 rib assemblies Tack...

Page 15: ...wing assembly at trailing edge of ribs R1 Install W6 to corners of wing assembly at trailing edge of ribs R4 Working only with the LEFT W5 wing tip moisten with glass cleaner or rubbing alcohol to mak...

Page 16: ...ll 1 4 in square balsa leading edge stock to wing assembly Install 1 8 in x 3 16 in turbulator stock to wing assembly at notches in ribs 24 in lengths span the top of assembly while the two 12 in leng...

Page 17: ...ng with notches in W10 and spanning R1 center rib assemblies Use a sanding block and or razor plane to round leading edge to match profile on plan Lightly sand remainder of wing with 400 grit paper in...

Page 18: ...t to sand leading edge of control surface Elevator and Rudder at 45 degree angle in preparation for tape hinging Cover parts with Stevens AeroModel AeroLITE or similar light weight high quality model...

Page 19: ...FREDe 2009 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved Page 21 of 32 N O T T O S C A L E...

Page 20: ...ear tape and trim excess to complete tape hinge Per Tail Feather Assembly instructions rudder and elevator should have been prepared for tape hinge method and covered with AeroLITE or similar film Com...

Page 21: ...he following photo series to install tail gear with horizontal and vertical fin assemblies From excess 1 32 in inside dia push rod tubing cut a length to 1 1 8 in creating tail Gear Bearing Tube Cut o...

Page 22: ...bilizer Fit assembly square to fuselage With horizontal and vertical stabilizer fit to fuselage square and glue with medium CA Temporarily tape rudder to vertical fin to hold rudder parallel with fin...

Page 23: ...ting off one position as illustrated Install provided Du Bro RC Mini E Z Connector DUB845 to outside hole in servo horn Electronically center servo with radio or servo tester Reference plan set to mak...

Page 24: ...tall the paper pilot artwork to the balsa profile Repeat for opposite side Use a black paint marker to color the balsa profile edges black to match the pilot outline Color Fred s mounting base using b...

Page 25: ...rear strut pass thru Tip Prior to installation use a black paint marker to color inside of fuselage sides Install foam cockpit combing in same manner as foam interior bottom Install foam seat back Us...

Page 26: ...h of the two provided 0 075 x 2 1 4 in lengths of wire to create wing retention pins Test fit these to wing struts and wing mount tabs Use a small round file open up holes if necessary On sheet FREDe...

Page 27: ...all wheel to landing gear and retain with rubber bushing Use a hot soldering iron to open hole in covering for landing gear lug installation Install 3 16 in dia landing gear lug dowel per location on...

Page 28: ...d by the Aileron channel of your radio as rudder on this model also controls roll of the aircraft Rudder should follow Aileron stick travel i e moving aileron stick to right should move rudder to righ...

Page 29: ...pushrod connections hinges and servo mounting hardware Check wing attach points for damage and or wear Inspect rubber keepers that they are in installed and in good condition to adequately retain win...

Page 30: ...y with a warped or twisted wing With such a fat chord and short moments a small warp can cause big in flight problems Make certain that your wing is straight before you fly FREDe tricks FREDe is capab...

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