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Wing Construction

Locate and join together over plan sheet parts 

W1a  and  W1b  to  create  the  wing  center 

section sheeting.  

Next,  locate  parts  W2a  and  W2b.    Join 

together  so  that  the etching on  the frame is 

on the same side.  Build a right and left frame.

Begin  building  by  laying  the  wing  frame  flat 

atop  your  work  table  (

text/etch  marks  up)

.  

The ribs  will be  inverted  when  assembled to 

the wing frame.   Locate and install R2 to the 

wing  panel  by  aligning  a  front  most  tab  and 

notch.  Glue.

Install  ribs  R3,  R4,  and  R5  aligning  first  at 

notch point  and etch lines  in leading edge of 

wing frame.  Glue ribs at leading edge.

Lay the wing down atop a flat surface with the 

portion of the wing forward of  the spar  taped 

flat against the surface.  Wrap the wing panel 

aft into position at trailing edge tab and notch 

points.  Align ribs to etch lines and glue.

Install S2 and S3 spars  to right and left wing 

panels  within notches  at wing frame and ribs 

R2, R3, R4, and R5.

PuddleBug © 2010 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved. 

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Summary of Contents for PuddleBug 2.4

Page 1: ...cro RC Model for Spektrum ParkZone 2 4 systems Length 10 5 inches Span 17 75 inches Wing Area 71 inches2 Flying Weight 1 1 oz Version 01 06 2010 PuddleBug 2010 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved Page 1 of 13 2 4 ...

Page 2: ...ot prepared to accept the liability associated with the use of this product the buyer is advised to return this kit immediately in new and unused condition to the place of purchase THIS PRODUCT IS NOT INTENDED FOR CHILDREN 12 YEARS OF AGE OR YOUNGER WARNING This product may contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and or birth defects or other reproductive harm PRODUCT SU...

Page 3: ...or Spektrum AR6400 Ultra Micro Receiver ESC Servo System ParkZone Motor and Gearbox PKZ3624 Same motor as used in the Sukhoi and UM P 51 ParkZone UM P 51 Propeller PKZ3601 or E Flite 4 Site Propeller EFL9051 ParkZone PKZ1035 or E Flite EFLB1201S 110 120mAh 3 7V LiPo Battery Recommended PuddleBug 2010 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved Page 3 of 13 Required Building Supplies and Tools 1 2 oz Med...

Page 4: ...d in as a non stick barrier between your worktable and the product assembly Promptly clean up any epoxy spills with rubbing alcohol and a disposable towel Bonding the assembly As this product tabs notches and otherwise interlocks like a 3D puzzle we suggest that when fitting parts you dry fit use no glue the parts together first It s advised to work 1 2 steps ahead in the instructions using this d...

Page 5: ... install R2 to the wing panel by aligning a front most tab and notch Glue Install ribs R3 R4 and R5 aligning first at notch point and etch lines in leading edge of wing frame Glue ribs at leading edge Lay the wing down atop a flat surface with the portion of the wing forward of the spar taped flat against the surface Wrap the wing panel aft into position at trailing edge tab and notch points Align...

Page 6: ...s R1 wrap center section sheeting W1 assembly over R1 ribs and glue in place Edge of W1 follows centerline of ribs R1 Join completed right and left wing panel to completed wing center section Fit the spar S1 to the notch in the bottom of ribs R2 and R3 Wing root edge should align with tabs in ribs R2 and fit flush with edge of center section sheeting Once satisfied with alignment glue PuddleBug 20...

Page 7: ...wing will assume the shape of the surface it has been pinned to Final sand wing Then using a clear lacquer or polyurethane based spray apply a light coat to seal the wood We suggest Deft brand Clear Wood Finish Use the covering guide on plan sheet 1 of 2 to cut the covering for your wing panels and apply according to the directions provided by your covering film manufacture We suggest AeroLITE cov...

Page 8: ...e then glue Fit tab of F7 to notch in F3 align holes for axle at fuselage side then bond to inside surface of fuselage as illustrate on plan Bond one F6 part to inside surface of right fuselage side as illustrated on plan Key former F4 to tabs provided in right fuselage side Fit left fuselage side to assembly Square structure on work table then glue at all contact points PuddleBug 2010 Stevens Aer...

Page 9: ... fuselage against left fuselage side Install F5 to the top of the fuselage assembly then glue Bond ply grill F10 to front of parts F7 flush with fuselage sides Bond ply fender F11 to F10 above wheel opening as indicated on plan sheet PuddleBug 2010 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved Page 10 of 13 ...

Page 10: ...e flat against leading edge of F5 atop F6 First glue F9 where it contacts F5 Then wrap bond F9 down along top edge o F6 spanning fuselage sides Locate two cross grained parts F8 F8a and F8b to inside of parts F7 behind grill see Wheel Axle Detail Use the 1 16 in aluminum tube axle as alignment guide Tack glue parts F8 with med CA glue DO NOT GLUE AXLE IN PLACE Remove axle tube and permanently glue...

Page 11: ...o underside of H4 in Horizontal Stabilizer and glue Trim mounting post from motor gear box PKZ3624 prior to installation Now install gearbox through opening in F9 and glue to ply motor mount doubler Ensure that there is no side thrust before gluing with medium CA glue Sand bevel then hinge elevator and rudder to horizontal and vertical stabilizers with clear tape using the reference on plan sheet ...

Page 12: ...se of fuselage with 1 16 in dia aluminum tube axle DO NOT GLUE AXLE IN PLACE as this will allow removal of Trexler tire for inflation deflation before and after flying sessions Extend the battery lead from your receiver if necessary and route through opening in F5 and under slot in rib R1 of right wing Mount wing by sliding tabs S2 into slots in F5 guiding strut wire through slot in fuselage sides...

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