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GENERAL ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS: 

 

 

 

Thank you, for purchasing this 

Stevens Aeromodel

 Stella  – Small Field Sport Plane.  This kit provides the builder and 

pilot a refreshing change of pace from heavy “ARF” style plywood box airframe construction and blends stick and tissue 
design methods of the past with state of the art CAD technology and precision interlocking laser cut parts; the result is 
something you will find truly exceptional to build and fly.   Please keep in mind that this kit is intended for a novice-
intermediate builder and novice-intermediate pilot as a second aileron plane. If you do not meet these criteria it is 
recommended to seek help from a more experienced builder / pilot.  
 
Best Regards, 
 
Bill Stevens 
[email protected] 
  
Stevens AeroModel 

“Built to Fly” 

4550 Beaumont Rd. 
Colorado Springs, CO 80916 

 

Assembly Tips 

 

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READ THE INSTRUCTIONS

 and the plan sheet prior to starting any work! 

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Tape plans to work table.  Cover with wax paper or plastic wrap.   

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Join all joints with Thin CA unless otherwise specified. 

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DO NOT REMOVE THE PARTS FROM THE BALSA SHEETS UNTIL REQUIRED! 

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DO NOT FORCE THE FIT

 – when in doubt double check your parts - removal of material should not be 

required.  If you feel that you have a poor connection check first to see that the part is not upside down.  
Reference each piece against the plan sheet. 

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Making solid glue joints:  Hold parts together on top of plan sheet using moderate pressure to fit parts - wick thin 
CA into joint.  (There is no need to pin parts to work table as all pieces interlock and self - jig.) 

© 2004 Stevens AeroModel.  

 

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Страница 1: ...G 400x Stella V1 0i Span 36 5 Length 36 5 Area 350 Sq Weight 14 17 5oz 2004 Stevens AeroModel Page 1 of 31...

Страница 2: ...rf remove the wheel pants and run a large diameter wheel if you must fly from a turf field WARRANTY Stevens AeroModel guarantees this kit to be free from defects in both material and workmanship at th...

Страница 3: ...lls of AeroFILM Lite Solarfilm So Lite Nelson Litefilm or Ultracote Lite Iron on Film Covering Suggested Electronics 1 4 6 Channel Transmitter A radio with Flaperon Mixing Exponential and Dual Rates i...

Страница 4: ...pilot Best Regards Bill Stevens bill stevensaero com Stevens AeroModel Built to Fly 4550 Beaumont Rd Colorado Springs CO 80916 Assembly Tips READ THE INSTRUCTIONS and the plan sheet prior to starting...

Страница 5: ...iling edge Slot trailing edge for CA hinges where indicated A A B B 2 Elevator Joining Wire Verify that the provided 1 8 aluminum bushings are of the appropriate length and nest within the elevator as...

Страница 6: ...e plane into position Next key F3 to assembly Key FT1 spanning fuselage sides and formers Square parts to building surface and tack glue at each tab and notch location 3 Glue servo rails SR1 and SR2 i...

Страница 7: ...o F6 and fuselage sides tack glue assembly at tab and notch points See photo illustrations for more detail 7 Locate the 1 32 ply servo doublers and glue to inside of fuselage assembly Use the plan she...

Страница 8: ...10 Install FT2 spanning fuselage sides and former F9 Key F18 to assembly spanning FT2 F9 and F8 See photo for more detail 11 Install F17 to F18 and FT1 as indicated in the photo below 12 Install F19 t...

Страница 9: ...e photo below 14 Key formers F14 F15 and F16 to fuselage assembly Next key former F1 F11 F12 and F13 to fuselage assembly Inspect formers to be certain they are square to FT1 then glue See photos for...

Страница 10: ...ets will only stick in one direction reversing the poles on only one magnet causes them to push away from each other We recommend installing the magnets on either the left or right of fuselage in one...

Страница 11: ...a single 90 degree bend in the excess axel length 21 If you have not done so already Wick thin CA glue along all of your part joints that were tack glued together Final sand the fuselage Tip Sand the...

Страница 12: ...idual components to shift and align as each part is added once all the pieces are in place the assembly will be pulled together straight and true 1 Begin wing construction by locating and building the...

Страница 13: ...o fit properly in only one direction it follows the dihedral angle of the spar Fit part W4 to center of wing assembly ERRATA some kits may have W4 improperly labeled W1 6 Install the spar cap strips S...

Страница 14: ...low to create the main gear block Next fit the gear block to the wing center section Make certain your glue joints are thorough where the gear block meets R1 9 Install sub leading edge part LE3a to th...

Страница 15: ...d spar Check to be certain that it sits flat on your building board Remove warps if found by lightly misting with glass cleaner positioning weights over wing to hold it flat to the table and allowing...

Страница 16: ...ition Note that A2a 1 32 ply is sandwiched between parts A2 balsa an the trailing edge is stepped to accept each component 2 Locate parts A8 A9 and A1a Key A8 and A9 together perpendicular to each oth...

Страница 17: ...e and laminate second part LG8 to top of spade capturing gear legs within Next run thin CA into spade by allowing it to wick in along the gear legs where they enter the spade Sand the edges of the spa...

Страница 18: ...eel pant A 1 32 spacer WP3 should be glued to the outside of the wheel pant as illustrated below The remaining hardware is used to retain and space the wheel within the pants Use WP2 to retain the wir...

Страница 19: ...T PREVENT THE INSTALL OR REMOVAL OF THE LANDING GEAR TEST FIT EVERYTHING BEFORE SECURING THE DOWELS WITH THIN CA secure with thin CA Test fit wing to fuselage Once satisfied remove the wing and harden...

Страница 20: ...y for your maiden trim flight Slowly advance throttle within a few feet you will be airborne The G 400x slows down nicely for landings however make your first landings with slight power on until you a...

Страница 21: ...AGE HAS BEEN PROVIDED TO SCHEME A COLOR SCHEME H2 F12 F11 H4 F13 H5 H3 1 0 deg F15 F14 F16 F17 F18 F19 See Tail Wheel Assembly Notes on this plan sheet F20 1 0deg L G 6 2004 Stevens AeroModel Page 24...

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