Construction
(continued)
Fuselage parts are designated with the letter “F” followed by a number. Parts have been numbered so
that the fuselage assembly follows a sequential order: F1 to F32.
Note:
When initially bonding parts, use a single, small drop of medium CA glue, applied sparingly with a
CA glue applicator tip, to “tack glue” the part in place. Should you commit an error in assembly, it will be
easier to recover from the mistake and remove or correct the part in error, if you do not soak the assembly
with glue after each step! This method of assembly will allow our interlocking design to do its job.
As each successive part is installed within the fuselage, it will help pull the entire structure square and
true. When a major assembly is completed, revisit all joints and bond completely.
Do not use excessive
amounts of glue, as this only adds weight to the model.
1.
Central Crutch -
Lay F1 (sheet 03/08, 1/20 in. balsa) on the work surface with the side
etched “bottom” facing
up
. Fit the nylon receiver clip to parts F2 and F3 (sheet 08/08, 1/32
in. ply). Fit the completed receiver tray to F1. Position the receiver clip with the long arm
toward the
front
of F1. Bond with CA.
2.
Battery Tray -
Lay F4a (sheet 08/08, 1/32 in. ply) on the work surface and press F4b
(sheet 08/08, 1/32 in. ply) into the slot and notch in F4a. Bond with CA.
3.
Lay F4c (sheet 08/08, 1/32 in. ply) on the work surface with the side etched “front” facing
up
. Fit the battery tray to the
right
side of F5c (marked with the letter “R”). Orient the battery
tray assembly with the arrows pointing
forward/up
. Bond with CA.
4.
Apply a strip of self-adhesive velcro (PKZ1039), available from
stevensaero.com
to part
F4a.
5.
Fit and “tack glue” completed F4 former and formers F5 and F6 (sheet 01/08, 1/20 in. balsa)
to the
bottom
of F1. Refer to
Detail Sheet 1 of 2
for the proper location of each former.
6.
Fuselage Sides -
Fit and “tack glue” F7 (sheet 03/08, 1/20 in. balsa) to the
right
side of the
central crutch. Place F7 so that the etched side is facing
in
.
Note:
The
front
edge of part
F7 will align the
center
line of the side of former F5.
7.
Fit and “tack glue” F8 (sheet 03/08, 1/20 in. balsa) to the
left
side of the central crutch.
Orient F8 so that the etched side is facing
in
.
Pro Builder Tip:
We painted the areas on our display model, that would normally remain
the raw wood, in a color that matches our chosen color scheme.
Build Instructions
1928 Pietenpol Sky Scout UM
- Build Instructions © 2015 Stevens AeroModel, all rights reserved.
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