Old School Model Works Minuette, Construction Manual

Page 1: ...teries wheels etc throughout the building process You must correctly install all R C and other components so that the model operates correctly on the ground and in the air Installation shown in the ma...

Page 2: ...aser cut 3 32 x 4 x 24 balsa 2 BP5 laser cut 1 16 x 4 x 12 balsa 2 BP6 laser cut 1 16 x 4 x 12 balsa 2 BP7 laser cut 1 16 x 4 x 12 balsa 2 BP8 laser cut 1 16 x 4 x 12 balsa 2 BP9 laser cut 1 16 x 4 x...

Page 3: ...he photo s for that step both in this manual and online AllphotosshowninthismanualareofdifferentMinuetteprototypes Several pieces may have changed slightly with improvements we ve made so parts may lo...

Page 4: ...each rib s slot as the glue cures Any gaps will add up over the length of the wing and make is so the rib alignment with the plans keeps getting worse and worse n n Step 5 Wing Assembly R9 Now glue t...

Page 5: ...n install another pair of SW3s and the R5 And finally you ll install the remaining pair of SW3s and the R4 Again dry fit these first and make sure everything is aligned and all tabs are properly seate...

Page 6: ...ea of the dihedral box be careful not to drip excess glue into the box formed between R3 ribs n n Step 23 Wing Assembly Ailerons only S1 S3 If there s no ailerons in your future skip this step For tho...

Page 7: ...LP4 Glue one on top of the other to form 8 thicker WAs Refer to the plans as these are glued into place in 8 different places on each wing half Start with the bottom 4 first making sure they are flat...

Page 8: ...nto place making sure it s glue to all of the pieces it touches ribs DH1 and sheeting n Step 36 Wing Assembly CS2 Now it s time to glue the ribs DH1 assembly in place on to CH2 You ll note that each o...

Page 9: ...tep 48 Wing Assembly Now its time for the big one time to fit the port starboard and center sections of the wing together Before trying to slide these pieces together sand the root ends of each wing h...

Page 10: ...ate VF1 from BP4 Pin it in position over the plans taking note of how the plans show where the pre cut grooves should be placed n Step 63 Vertical Fin Assembly VF2 Locate VF2 from BP4 Note the small c...

Page 11: ...t You ll use this piece to cut and fit all of the vertical fuselage supports starting at the two pieces that are doubled up about an 1 back from the wing s trailing edge Carefully measure cut and beve...

Page 12: ...es for LG1 as shown here Then glue LG1 on top of the LG2s making sure it s aligned properly when by fully inserting both tabs into the pre cut holes on the fuselage side n Step 87 Fuse Assembly WH1 WH...

Page 13: ...ross framing Remember that matching sets of braces goes on the top and bottom so take your time and get this right Again this part will show so make yourself proud here n Step 96 Fuse Assembly Tail sk...

Page 14: ...few drops of thin CA will help strengthen and secure the threads you ve cut in these holes We ve found this to be a very secure way of holding the wing in place for all of our prototypes but if you do...

Page 15: ...is used between the two FS2s Dry fit these first sand as necessary then lightly tack these in position to the wing and to the FS3 FS4 parts NOT TO THE FUSELAGE When the glue has cured lightly sand the...

Page 16: ...re We used 26 gauge wire not included but other thicknesses can be used Lightly brush on a bit of flux over the wire wrap then use a small torch or a soldering iron to securely solder the wire wrap in...

Page 17: ...r the other Lastly using a bit of thin CA wick it in all around the ends of CH1 This will strengthen them even further Aileron Hatches SH1 When mounting the aileron servos to each of the SH1 s you ll...

Page 18: ...the position of the clevis at the control horn toward the outermost hole you will decrease the amount of control throw of the control surface Moving it toward the control surface will increase the am...

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