Hobbico Sturdy Birdy, Инструкция по эксплуатации

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ADDITIONAL ITEMS
NEEDED
Here is a description of some of the additional items
you will need to assemble your STURDY BIRDY.
GLUES
C/A (Cyanoacrylate) glues will be used to glue the
wood parts together because they are strong and very
fast curing Do not use C/A glues for any of the wing
construction because most C/A glues will attack and
dissolve the foam wing They come in different
viscosities Thin C/A glue can be used when gluing parts
with a good tight joint When using this type of C/A,
assemble the parts first and then add the glue It will
penetrate the joint and cure in a couple of seconds Thick
C/A glue has a longer curing time that gives you more
time to get the parts assembled accurately before the
glue cures and the thicker consistency helps fill poor
fitting joints C/A Accelerator spray can be very handy
for speeding up the curing process of the thick C/As.
Epoxy is a two part adhesive that has to be mixed
before it will cure We will use epoxy glue for the wing
assembly since it takes a little longer to cure and does
not attack foam Epoxies come in several different types
with many different curing times We recommend Great
Planes Pro 30 Minute Epoxy (#GPMR6047).
ENGINE
The STURDY BIRDY is designed to fly with a
standard 20 size 2-cycle engine The OS 20 FP is a
great, inexpensive engine that provides plenty of power.
This combination is ideal for the average beginner. A
25- 30 size engine can be used if you would like
snappier performance especially at higher elevations
where the air is thinner We recommend that you do not
use an engine larger than a 30 as the additional weight
makes the plane more difficult to fly at slow speeds The
Great Planes adjustable engine mount provided with the
STURDY BIRDY will fit most .20-.30 engines.
RADIO
The STURDY BIRDY requires 3 channels to fly but
there are not many 3 channel radios produced anymore
Therefore you will more than likely end up purchasing a
4 channel radio with 3 or 4 servos which usually costs
less than the three channel radios anyway Your next
plane may require four channels since it will probably
have ailerons The radio system you purchase should
have standard size servos so they will fit into the
fuselage channel Mini or micro servos will also work
but they will require some modifications to fit properly.
Large servos will not work in the STURDY BIRDY.
FUEL TANK
The STURDY BIRDY was designed to hold a square
tank We recommend a Great Planes 6 oz. tank
(#GPMQ4102).
COVERING
Although not absolutely necessary, the "tail
feathers" and the wing should both be covered with a
"low heat" type iron-on covering Top Flite Econokote
is perfect for your STURDY BIRDY. The covering
will not only make your plane look nicer, but it will
also add strength and make it last longer.
HERE IS A HANDY LIST OF THE
ADDITIONAL ITEMS YOU WILL NEED.
1 .20 - .30 2-Stroke Engine
1 3 - 4 Channel Radio with Standard Servos
2 or 3 9 x 4 or 9 x 6 Propellers
2 2-1/2" Wheels (Great Planes #GPMQ4223)
1 6 oz Tank (Great Planes #GPMQ4102)
1 box #64 Rubber Bands (Hobbico #HCAQ2020)
1/2 oz. Thin CA (Great Planes #GPMR6001)
1/2 oz. Thick CA- (Great Planes #GPMR6013)
1 30 Mm. Epoxy (Great Planes #GPMR6047)
1 roll Low Heat Iron-on Covering
(Top Elite Econokote)
1 1/4" Foam Rubber (Hobbico #HCAQ 1000)
1 12" Medium Fuel Tubing
(Great Planes #GPMQ4131)
TOOLS NEEDED FOR ASSEMBLY
Hand or Electric Drill
Drill Bits (3/32", 1/8": 3/16": 5/32", 7/32")
Sanding Block or T-Bar Sander
Sealing Iron
Razor Saw
Hobby Knife
Pliers
Screwdrivers
T-Pins
Hammer
Waxed Paper
Nylon Reinforced Strapping Tape
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