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JODEL D-18

VMC Instruction Booklet - Jodel JAN19.indd 1

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Summary of Contents for JODEL D-18

Page 1: ...JODEL D 18 VMC Instruction Booklet Jodel JAN19 indd 1 19 01 2019 12 06...

Page 2: ...2 vintagemodelcompany com VMC Instruction Booklet Jodel JAN19 indd 2 19 01 2019 12 06...

Page 3: ...the Jodel designs is the cranked wing and the D18 continues this tradition This feature endows the aeroplane with stable and predictable flying characteristics making it a very suitable candidate for...

Page 4: ...rip motor that is wound up before flight Free flight means just that once the model is launched it is on its own It must follow a predetermined flight path established when the model is initially adju...

Page 5: ...re things that can be found in the kitchen drawer or are easily available on the high street KIT CONTENTS Three balsa sheets with precise laser cut parts and strip wood PVA glue for building the woode...

Page 6: ...model and soft enough for pins to be pushed into Some modelling pins If these aren t available dress making pins or drawing pins with tall heads will suffice A sharp craft knife or scalpel Pliers and...

Page 7: ...ighted down and are aligned according to the plan instructions Make sure that you remove excess glue that squishes out as not doing so can make the parts harder to sand and in internal corners may lea...

Page 8: ...is removed When using glue especially cyano don t use it from the tube directly Instead drop some onto a non porous disposable surface such as clean foil from a yoghurt pot lid Alternatively save pis...

Page 9: ...rts before gluing and carefully adjust them if required They are cut accurately but small errors can occur between the parts and the printed plan Wood is a natural material and its thickness may vary...

Page 10: ...g to make so that the feel for the balsa wood and the gluing and laminating techniques can be gained 1 Identify and remove the two sanding block parts from the balsa sheets Note how the grain runs alo...

Page 11: ...ib R3 at each end 3 Glue in position the R1 and R2 ribs 4 in total making sure that they are securely glued to all of the other parts then glue W6 in position 4 From 1 6mm square strip cut the upper r...

Page 12: ...4 adjusting the leading and trailing edges as necessary for a snug fit Glue W5 in position then fit and glue R5 and R6 only i e not R4 making sure that they are both upright and properly located in th...

Page 13: ...ectly aligned to the profile on the plan Prop up the tip 25mm using a matchbox or similar The two pieces can be clamped together using a sprung clothes peg or gentle modellers clamp Just make sure tha...

Page 14: ...l adjustments to the positions of T1 and T3 to make a snug fit When you are satisfied glue both T2 parts in position making sure that you have nice neat butt joints 5 Trial fit parts T4 and T5 each si...

Page 15: ...FR5 and the rib which meets the fuselage When you are happy glue in position with snug butt joints Allow this outline to set 5 Once the outline is set glue all of the ribs in place adjusting the leng...

Page 16: ...elage side pieces K1 along with parts K3 Make sure that the holes align 4 Referring to the plan glue light strip strengtheners on F6 F7 and F8 ensuring that they do not overhang the edges of the parts...

Page 17: ...te neatly into the slots in F2 it should appear to be at a slight downward angle Leave to set for a while then add parts F2A each side 5 Pinch rear of fuselage together and glue ensuring that the ends...

Page 18: ...ral hole Also make sure that the profiles are evenly matched Allow this nose block assembly to dry then set it aside 3 Laminate all parts NP1 aligning the central hole making sure that the edges are a...

Page 19: ...to paint the nose block it should be coated with full strength dope and sanded to a smooth finish beforehand 2 Sand the fuselage all over to remove the burnt edges of the parts Be careful not to over...

Page 20: ...d they are opposite hands 6 Identify and remove 4 off parts LG1 from the laser cut sheets 7 In all four parts LG1 make a groove following the line etched into them This is best achieved using the left...

Page 21: ...old fashioned model shop in your locality Two alternatives are available Clear lacquer This is available at many DIY stores in spray cans The model can be given a single coat of it once it is built bu...

Page 22: ...sue flat on the work surface put the glued side down onto it Turn the tissue covered side towards you and gently tug and tease the tissue until there are no wrinkles and the tissue is nice and smooth...

Page 23: ...n seal the edges and joints with 50 50 thinned PVA to ensure that it is well attached At tissue to tissue joints brush the thinned PVA through the top layer tissue and gently rub the joint with a damp...

Page 24: ...ours or preferably overnight then shrink the tissue You need not constrain the fuselage in any way as the tissue shrinkage should be equal on both sides and no warps should occur 3 Trace paper pattern...

Page 25: ...t K2 Note that the part flares out to form cowl cheeks each side of the fuselage Use the excess tissue to make a neat joint to the fuselage side K1 and use thinned PVA to smooth and glue the front tis...

Page 26: ...at right angles to the tail plane 7 Fit the cockpit canopy by very carefully trimming the flash and back end from the moulding provided curved nail scissors are handy here The canopy can be secured w...

Page 27: ...me time and skill and the basics are outlined here More detailed information and help are available from the many experienced free flight modellers who have websites dedicated to the subject or post i...

Page 28: ...asier to tie a knot however do not pull the knot too tight otherwise it can tear Once knotted apply a tiny drop of cyano to the end ears of the knot taking care to avoid putting cyano on the actual wo...

Page 29: ...ts Gently throw your model towards an imaginary point on the floor about 7 8 metres in front of you into any wind If the model nose rises then falls then there is insufficient nose weight If the model...

Page 30: ...he left to make the plane turn left and to the right if the left turn is too sharp If the left wing dips and the model spirals in then add an acetate tab to the left hand wing and bend it down a littl...

Page 31: ...range available from many high street gift shops or direct from our website www vintagemodelcompany com where you will also find a wide range of modelling accessories and tips From all the team at Th...

Page 32: ...32 vintagemodelcompany com BUILDING NOTES Use these pages for notes during your build VMC Instruction Booklet Jodel JAN19 indd 32 19 01 2019 12 06...

Page 33: ...33 Jodel D 18 BUILDING NOTES VMC Instruction Booklet Jodel JAN19 indd 33 19 01 2019 12 06...

Page 34: ...34 vintagemodelcompany com FLIGHT LOG Keep a log of your flight durations here VMC Instruction Booklet Jodel JAN19 indd 34 19 01 2019 12 06...

Page 35: ...35 Jodel D 18 VMC Instruction Booklet Jodel JAN19 indd 35 19 01 2019 12 06...

Page 36: ...36 vintagemodelcompany com vintagemodelcompany com VMC Instruction Booklet Jodel JAN19 indd 36 19 01 2019 12 06...

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