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Covering

 
48.

 
Remove the engine, control surfaces, landing gear and other items. Sand the entire model smooth with 320 grit sandpaper. 
Remove the hatch from the model and cover it separately.

 
49.

 
Cover the model with your choice of iron on covering materials.

 
50.

 
Apply the decals and other markings as desired. An ultra fine Sharpie Marker can be used to draw panel lines and other 
details. Paint the wing hold down dowels and the F-17 landing gear retainers.

 

Final Assembly

 
51.

 
Install the elevators and then the rudder to the model and glue the hinges in place.

 
52.

 
Install the pushrods and control horns and connect the pushrods to the servos.

 
53.

 
Glue the wing hold down dowels into position.

 
54.

 
Install the landing gear.

 
55.

 
Install the engine mount to the firewall and bolt the engine to the mount.

 
56.

 
Install the throttle pushrod and nose gear steering pushrod.

 
57.

 
Install the fuel tank and run the fuel and vent lines to the tank.

 
58.

 
Install the receiver and battery pack so that the model balances at the point shown on the plan. Wrap the battery and 
receiver with foam rubber. If necessary, add weight to the nose or tail until the model balances at the point shown on the 
plan with the fuel tank empty. Mount the switch in the left fuselage side. Run the receiver antenna through the rear fuselage 
and out a small hole in the fuselage side just behind F-10 and below the stabilizer.

 
59.

 
Attach the wing to the model with a minimum of 4 rubber bands on each side. Set the control throws to the measurements 
shown on the plan.

 
60.

 
Verify that the model balances at the point shown on the plan before flying. Verify that the control throws are set and that 
the controls move in the proper direction.

 
61.

 
Always pre-flight your model thoroughly before each flight. It is your responsibility to verify that your model is airworthy. 
Always follow established safety guidelines while starting and operating the engine, radio and while flying the model.

 

 

WARRANTY

Herr Engineering Corp. guarantees this kit to be free from defects in both materials and workmanship at the time of 
purchase. This warranty does not cover any component damaged buy use or modification. In no case shall Herr 
Engineering Corporation's liability exceed the original cost of the purchased kit. Further Herr Engineering Corp. 
reserves the right to change or modify this warranty without notice. 
In that Herr Engineering Corporation has no control over the assembly or use, no liability shall be assumed or 
accepted for any damage resulting from the use by the user during construction of the kit or the use of the final user 
assembled product. By the act of building this kit and/or using the final user assembled product, the user accepts all 
liability. 
If the buyer and/or user is not prepared to accept all of the liability associated with this product, he is advised to 
immediately return this kit in new and unused condition to the place of purchase for a full refund.

© Copyright SIG Mfg. Co., Inc.

SIG MFG. CO., INC............Montezuma, Iowa 50171-0520

LIMIT OF LIABILITY:

 

In use of our products, Sig Mfg. Co.'s only obligation shall be to replace such quantity of the product proven to be defective. 
User shall determine the suitability of the product for his or her intended use and shall assume all risk and liability in connection 
therewith.

Summary of Contents for STAR-CRUISER

Page 1: ...13 4 Trailing Edge 1 16 x1 x24 Balsa Sheet 2 Center Section Sheet 1 16 x3 x12 Balsa Sheet 1 Hatch Support Servo Rails 1 4 sq x12 Spruce 2 Control Surface Pushrod 1 16 x18 Wire Threaded One End 2 Throttle and Nose Gear Pushrod 1 16 x10 Wire Threaded One End Misc Parts Loose in Box 1 Plan Sheet 1 1 Plan Sheet 2 1 Decal Sheet 1 Instruction Book 2 Main Landing Gear Hardware Bag 2 Control Horn Small Ny...

Page 2: ...llowing pages as a guide It is possible that several of the laser cut parts may not be completely cut through If this is the case you can free the part from the sheet quickly using an X acto knife NOTE The slight discoloration on the edges of the laser cut parts may be removed by lightly sanding the edges with 400 grit sandpaper ...

Page 3: ...27 General Note Cover the plans with wax paper before assembling your model to prevent the parts from sticking to the plan Building the Tail Surfaces 1 Join R I and R 2 together over the plan Temporarily hinge the rudder R 3 to the fin Do not glue the hinges at this time 2 Join the elevators using the 1 8 dowel Use the plan and the stabilizer as a guide Trim the dowel as required to achieve the pr...

Page 4: ...art F 16A to the bottom rear of F 16 to make the removable hatch 19 Cut a piece of 1 4 sq spruce 1 long and glue to the rear face of F 5 The top of the spruce should be 3 32 below the top edge of F 5 Now fit the hatch into position and drill a 1 32 hole in the forward end for the hatch hold down screw Building the Left Wing 20 Pin the lower 1 4 sq spar and the lower trailing edge sheet to the left...

Page 5: ...anding wire and steering arm so the arm is on the right side of the firewall 38 Mark and drill 3 16 holes in the firewall for the throttle pushrod nose gear steering pushrod fuel and vent lines 39 Install the main landing gear wires into the fuselage and secure with parts F 17 and 2 sheet metal screws 40 Glue the F 18 fuel tank supports into position 41 Fit and glue the servo rails into position A...

Page 6: ...del balances at the point shown on the plan before flying Verify that the control throws are set and that the controls move in the proper direction 61 Always pre flight your model thoroughly before each flight It is your responsibility to verify that your model is airworthy Always follow established safety guidelines while starting and operating the engine radio and while flying the model WARRANTY...

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