Thank you for purchasing
The microHawk Capacitor-Power Motor Glider
from Stevens AeroModel. This model
has been developed and manufactured using state-of-the-art CAD/CAM systems. Our kits feature a unique
interlocking construction process, that when compared to traditional building methods, saves countless hours of
measuring, cutting, sanding, and
fi
tting. Also included in this kit are building
fi
xtures which will aid in assembly,
their construction and use will be described in the step by step build instructions. We are certain that you’ll
fi
nd
our kits to o
ff
er a truly exceptional build experience.
IMPORTANT!
Please
READ
and
REREAD
these build instructions along with any other included documentation before starting
your build and/or contacting our sta
ff
for builder support.
Pre-Sanding (Optional)
Before removing any parts from the laser-cut sheet wood, use a sanding block loaded with 250 - 400 grit
sandpaper and lightly sand the back side of each wood sheet. This step removes any residue produced as a
result of the laser cutting process. This step also slightly reduces the thickness of each sheet of wood. We have
found that most stock wood sizes run several thousandths of an inch oversized. Leave all parts in the sheet
wood until required for assembly.
Protecting Your Work Surface
Use the poly tube that this kit was packed in to protect your work surface from the glues used during assembly
of the model.
Bonding the Assembly
This product’s tabs and notches interlock like a 3D puzzle. We strongly suggest that when
fi
tting parts, you dry
fi
t (use no glue) the parts together
fi
rst. It is advised to work 1 - 2 steps ahead in the instructions, using this dry-
fi
t technique. This allows the opportunity to inspect the
fi
t and location of assembled components, and shows
the bene
fi
ts of our construction technique. Once you arrive at the end of a major assembly sequence, square
your work on a
fl
at work surface or by using the included assembly
fi
xtures and bond the dry
fi
t joints with glue.
Using the dry-
fi
t process, you’ll be able to recover from a minor build mistake and will ultimately end up with a
square and true assembly.
When using CA, apply glue with a
fi
ne-tip CA glue applicator. Unless otherwise noted in the instructions, we
fi
nd
it easier to “tack glue” parts (temporarily bonding parts in assemblies, using a small dot of glue).
When using wood glue, apply a small amount of glue to the surfaces to be bonded. After assembly, pin your
parts into place and allow them to dry throughly.
Sanding
Do not sand the individual parts of this model. This kit is precision cut to assemble with the correct angles and
incidences to ensure proper
fl
ight performance. If desired the laser burn may be removed after assembly.
Never Force the Fit!
This is a precision laser-cut kit. Our lasers cut to within 5 thousandths of an inch in accuracy. Yet the wood stock
supplied to us by the mill may vary in thickness by up to 20 thousandths. This variance in the wood stock may
cause some tabs and notches to
fi
t very tightly. With this in mind, consider lightly sanding or lightly pinching a
tight-
fi
tting tab, rather than forcing the parts together. You will break fewer parts in assembly, and end up with a
square and true airframe.
General Assembly Instructions
micro
Hawk Build Instructions. © 2016 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved.
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