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Wing Span:

11.6 inches |

Wing Area:

78 square inches |

Average Flying Weight:

1.75 ounces

Build Instructions -

Version 1.12

(revised 08.20.2015)

Summary of Contents for Ricci Triplane

Page 1: ...Wing Span 11 6 inches Wing Area 78 square inches Average Flying Weight 1 75 ounces Build Instructions Version 1 12 revised 08 20 2015...

Page 2: ...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 the state of C...

Page 3: ...Italian aviation enthusiasts brothers Umberto and Ettore Ricci started their aviation careers with rigid hot air airship models and free flight gliders designed and built in their youth They went on t...

Page 4: ...ood 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 the mode...

Page 7: ...erlock 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 techni...

Page 8: ...the receiver tray Fit the complete receiver tray to F1 Orient the receiver tray so that the long arm on the clip is toward the front of F1 Bond with CA 2 Motor Mount Lay F4 sheet 10 10 1 32 in ply on...

Page 9: ...2015 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved Page 9 Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 8 Step 7 Step 6 Step 5 F1 F6 Bond F7 Top F10 F10 F9 Top F8 F2 F3 Front Long Arm F5 F4 Etched Side Up Bond F1 Receiver...

Page 10: ...the fuselage are oversized to accommodate the other parts of the landing gear pocket F13 goes to the front portion of these notches 13 Slide F14 sheet 10 10 1 32 in ply into the same slots in the fus...

Page 11: ...e UM Build Instructions 2015 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved Page 11 Step 9 Step 10 Step 11 Step 12 Step 16 Step 15 Step 14 Step 13 F11a Bottom View Bottom View Bottom View F11 F12 Remove Crossp...

Page 12: ...ottom part F20 sheet 06 10 1 20 in balsa to the fuselage sides and to the front of the landing gear pocket part F13 and former F7 21 Cowl In order slide F21 F22 and F23 sheet 09 10 3 16 in balsa onto...

Page 13: ...iplane UM Build Instructions 2015 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved Page 13 Step 17 Step 18 Step 19 Step 20 Step 23 Step 22 Cont Step 22 Step 21 F18 Bottom View Bottom View F19a F20 F19 F23 F24 Et...

Page 14: ...e sure that no glue gets into the perforations at each end of the crosspiece at the front of F28 Do not apply glue around the inner edges of F28 28 Carefully remove the crosspiece at the front of F28...

Page 15: ...ctions 2015 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved Page 15 Step 24 Step 25 Step 26 Step 27 Step 31 Step 30 Step 29 Step 28 F25 F26 F27 F28 Remove Crosspiece F29 F30 1 8 in Neo Magnet Curved Edge Tab No...

Page 16: ...lizer and Elevator Locate parts H and E2 sheet 07 10 1 20 in balsa and E1 sheet 10 10 1 32 in ply Lightly sand the parts to remove the burn residue from the laser cutting process Set part H aside Buil...

Page 17: ...s AeroModel all rights reserved Page 17 Step 32 Step 33 Step 34 Step 35 Step 39 Step 38 Step 37 Step 36 H2 Bottom View P H2 Underneath V 45 deg UW3 UW1 E1 Etched Line H1 H1 Top R1 Top View Top View Le...

Page 18: ...g the rear of MW1 Refer to the plan on Detail Sheet 2 of 2 for the correct location of each rib Bond the rear of each rib to MW1 with CA 44 Turn the wing over and wrap MW1 over the top of the ribs Fit...

Page 19: ...Build Instructions 2015 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved Page 19 Step 40 Step 41 Step 42 Step 43 Step 47 Step 46 Step 45 Step 44 UW4 Bottom View Bottom View UW 6 MW1 MW5 LW1a LW2 UW5 Bond Bond M...

Page 20: ...each tab with CA Remove the wing from the work surface and examine each rib Close any gaps and final bond the entire rib to LW4 51 Fit and bond the outer trailing edge part LW7 sheet 03 10 1 20 in bal...

Page 21: ...iplane UM Build Instructions 2015 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved Page 21 Step 48 Step 49 Step 50 Step 51 Step 55 Step 54 Step 53 Step 52 LW3 Bottom View Bottom View Bottom View LW4 LW7 Bond LW5...

Page 22: ...Green or Black and leave the bottom uncovered Or remove the covering over the opening in the fuselage bottom This will allow access to help install the pushrods the bottom of the fuselage can be cover...

Page 23: ...riplane UM Build Instructions 2015 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved Page 23 Step 56 Step 56 Cont Step 57 Step 57 Cont Step 61 Step 60 Step 59 Step 58 LG3 Bottom View Bottom View LG1 LG2 No glue C...

Page 24: ...the left side hole in former F17 the left side hole in former F9 and into the radio compartment in the cockpit Repeat for the other pushrod passing it through the right side and the holes on the righ...

Page 25: ...Triplane UM Build Instructions 2015 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved Page 25 Step 62 Step 63 Step 64 Step 65 Step 69 Step 68 Step 67 Step 66 Tape Bottom View Bottom View Exit Slot Snake Bend Cove...

Page 26: ...face flex the rudder back and forth to make sure that it moves freely If the rudder is binding remove the hinge tape and repeat the hinging process widening the gap between the surfaces slightly 75 Sl...

Page 27: ...uctions 2015 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved Page 27 Step 70 Step 71 Step 72 Step 73 Step 77 Step 76 Step 75 Step 74 T a p e Tape Right Side Left Bevelled side down R2 Bevelled side down E3 Bott...

Page 28: ...the fuselage sides and top Apply a small bead of medium CA along both sides of the horizontal stabilizer where it meets the fuselage sides Control Linkages 82 Trim the pushrods 1 8 in short of the con...

Page 29: ...2015 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved Page 29 Step 78 Step 79 Step 80 Step 81 Step 85 Step 84 Step 83 Step 82 Bottom View Top View Bottom View Bottom View Bond 1 8 in 1 16 in Heat Shrink Tube 3...

Page 30: ...by bending the axle up 90 degrees Trim off the excess wire Optional Plastic wheel retainer DUB868 may be used to retain the wheels Trim the axles about 1 8 in beyond the outer face of the wheels and...

Page 31: ...structions 2015 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved Page 31 Step 86 Step 87 Step 88 Step 89 Step 92 Step 91 Step 90 Cont Step 90 Bond Bottom View Bottom View Bottom View Bottom View Bottom View Flus...

Page 32: ...er wing Refer to the Detail Sheets for the location of these slots Fit the lower wing to the bottom of the struts View the wings from the sides and make sure that the lower wing is at the same angle a...

Page 33: ...icci Triplane UM Build Instructions 2015 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved Page 33 Step 93 Step 94 Step 95 Step 100 Step 99 Step 98 Step 97 Black Wire Bottom View CS2 Bond Bond Bond Step 96 Bond F...

Page 34: ...e 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 in the habit of always preflighting your m...

Page 35: ...tor controls Crosswind 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...

Page 36: ...isc Ensure that it is perpendicular to the wheel disc 3 Slide and glue center wheel disc Wa onto assembly Ensure that it is placed cross grain to the Wb wheel outer disc 4 Slide and glue the remaining...

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