Summary of Contents for Starwood SA 315B Lama
- Page 1 Starwood Models SA315B Lama Assembly Manual – Turbine version -SA 315B Lama Helicopter Kit -Optional Functional Scale Fuel Tank www.starwoodmodels.com...
- Page 2 Thank you purchasing the SA 315 B Lama helicopter kit. We hope you enjoy your new helicopter! -Starwood Scale Models 1. Carefully unpack and inspect parts. Pg 1...
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- Page 4 2. Start with the Main Mechanics assembly. 3. Remove the 3 side panels. (For painting and access to mechanics) 4. Install landing gear to the bottom of the mechanics making sure the rubber dampers are securely in place around the landing gear cross tubes. Center the mechanics on landing gear. Pg 3...
- Page 5 5. Trial fit, mark and drill tube ends, and attach the 4 landing gear struts as per photo. You will have to drill both ends of each rod for the nut and bolt, so measure twice. Button head bolts may be substituted if desired. Pg 4...
- Page 6 6. Mount tail assembly to mechanics with the three (3mm) Bolts. Button head 3 mm bolts may be substituted for the socket head bolts supplied if desired. Pg 5...
- Page 7 7. Trial fit the torque tube in place along the top of the tail boom. Slide the front end of the torque tube fitting into the drive cog on the tail shaft output shaft on the mechanics. Slide the back end of the torque tube into the tail gear box fitting and mount the tail gear box with three (3 mm) bolts.
- Page 8 8. Mount your tail rotor servo. Refer to drawing below for pushrod location and place the tail pitch control rod and tube in position on the tail boom. Once in place attach one end to the Tail Rotor Gearbox, the other to your servo arm. At each Cross member along the tail boom TIE the pushrod outer tube in place with multiple wraps of thread (DO NOT GLUE YET!).
- Page 9 This is a good time to add additional holes in the former assembly to run tubing for pumps and wiring later when assembling the helicopter electronics. This is important when building the turbine version of the Lama. (Fig 9) Do not sand the woodwork to fit exactly where the formers meet the cabin surface. Once the assembly fits in the cabin as described above, using a pencil, mark where the formers will be glued to the cabin shell and remove the assembly.
- Page 10 Fig 10 Note: Due to space limitations under floor, Kerosene start is not recommended for use with this model. 11. Mount your turbine as shown in photo below. Be sure to leave some gear lash between the clutch and spur gear. It is very important to leave some clearance here as the spur gear will “grow”...
- Page 12 Fig 13 Fig 14 The bottom rear edge of the cabin fiberglass needs some trimming with a Dremel sanding drum to allow clearance of the three rear bell cranks and the frame near where the cabin is mounted. See Fig 13 & 14 and Cabin cut Template. Pg 11...
- Page 13 13. Please double check that the cabin stand offs at the side of framework (behind cabin) measures 22 mm at the short point. See Fig 15& 16. Extend the stand offs with brass tubing glue in place and glue with 2 part slow epoxy as necessary. Fig 15 Fig 16 14.
- Page 14 16. The cabin should now slide on and off snugly onto the bottom tubing projections of the mechanics, with the rear cabin stand offs just touching the back of the cabin. Everything should be level. 17) Two thin additional spacer plywood pieces (not supplied) can now be glued to either side of the vertical front to back floor formers to keep the cabin from sliding side to side.
- Page 15 20. Main Cabin Windows have been pre cut to approximate size although you will have to do some minor fitting. Take your time and fit the windows carefully. As you fit the windows, use masking tape to hold the glazing in place as you go along. TAKE YOUR TIME!! Double check all window edges again after you have everything taped in place.
- Page 16 21. The wood floor can be built with the included cut wood parts or with the upgraded full-size pattern provided. This is up to you which one you like, we like to give some choices during the build. Pattern floor pictured below with center cut for access to under floor space. See Fig 19 Fig 19 22.
- Page 17 23. Basic Servo installation is shown in the photo below. Servo tray is fitted forward in this picture. Note: This location fits the standard electric installation. The servo tray should be moved towards the rear for turbine installations. (Refer to Fig 10 & 21) Fig 21 24.
- Page 18 With bottom and side frame members removed, swing in the bottom of the scale fuel tank in place from the side. Position the tank carefully and replace lower and side frame tubing members. Gently slide the fuel tank towards the rear (approximately 5/8 inch). This will allow enough access in front of the tank to install the lower front mechanics brace.
- Page 19 25. The air filter molding is made up of 4 pieces. There should be a box molding, a grill rim molding, a screen, and a mounting bracket for each air filter. You will need to supply a small piece of light 1/8 inch plywood to cap the back of the air filter boxes and six small screws for the filter grill.
- Page 20 26. There is an abundance of Scale fittings included in this Kit! Take your time and look over the photos of the scale full size Lama’s included on the documentation CD. Note: Rear seat back mounting bar. 27. Paint the model to your specifications, Check main and tail blades for balance. Pg 19...
- Page 21 Be Safe and Fly Safe! Enjoy your new Lama! Starwood Scale Models www.starwoodmodels.com...
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