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Wing Span: 22.5 inches | Wing Area: 75 square inches | Average Flying Weight: 1.75 ounces
Build Instructions - Version 1.0 (revised 03.28.2014)
Playmite 75 - Build Instructions © 2014 Stevens AeroModel, all rights reserved.!
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  • Page 1 Build Instructions Wing Span: 22.5 inches | Wing Area: 75 square inches | Average Flying Weight: 1.75 ounces Build Instructions - Version 1.0 (revised 03.28.2014) Playmite 75 - Build Instructions © 2014 Stevens AeroModel, all rights reserved.! Page 1...
  • Page 2 For product assembly support, replacement parts, hardware, and electronics to complete this model, please contact Stevens AeroModel at www.stevensaero.com. Stevens AeroModel 26405 Judge Orr Rd., Colorado Springs, CO 80808 USA 719-387-4187 www.stevensaero.com Playmite 75 - Build Instructions © 2014 Stevens AeroModel, all rights reserved.! Page 2...
  • Page 3 ☐ 6 #16 Rubber bands PlayMite - Background The Playmite 75 is a pint-sized package, bursting at the seams with nostalgic charm. This compact 75 square-inch radio control model is designed to use ParkZone PKZ3352 ultra-micro electronics. The Playmite 75 can be flown indoors, at the local gymnasium, or hop from thermal-to-thermal outdoors in late evening lift.
  • Page 4 Please feel free to use whatever products you prefer. ☐ DEFT clear lacquer-based sealant (available at most hardware stores) ☐ Design Master Color Tool, lacquer-based spray paint (available at most arts and crafts stores) Playmite 75 - Build Instructions © 2014 Stevens AeroModel, all rights reserved.! Page 4...
  • Page 5 Build Instructions Sheet Wood Inventory (1 of 1) Playmite 75 - Build Instructions © 2014 Stevens AeroModel, all rights reserved.! Page 5...
  • Page 6 Build Instructions Builder’s Notes Playmite 75 - Build Instructions © 2014 Stevens AeroModel, all rights reserved.! Page 6...
  • Page 7 Please check our website for updates to these instructions before starting the build. To obtain downloads and updates to this model aircraft kit, please visit the product page at stevensaero.com Playmite 75 - Build Instructions © 2014 Stevens AeroModel, all rights reserved.! Page 7...
  • Page 8 Fit the landing gear pocket, part F9 (sheet 07/08, 1/32 in. ply) behind former F4. F9 fits into □ the same slot and notch in the fuselage side shared by F4. Playmite 75 - Build Instructions © 2014 Stevens AeroModel, all rights reserved.! Page 8...
  • Page 9 Step 1 Step 5 Long Arm bottom Bottom View Step 2 Step 6 Tray underneath Bottom View Step 3 Step 7 Step 4 Step 8 Bottom View Playmite 75 - Build Instructions © 2014 Stevens AeroModel, all rights reserved.! Page 9...
  • Page 10 Turn the fuselage over and fit part F15 (sheet 02/08, 1/16 in. balsa) to the bottom of the fuselage front. Make sure that F15 follows the curve of the fuselage. Bond with medium CA. Ensure that no glue enters the landing gear pocket. Playmite 75 - Build Instructions © 2014 Stevens AeroModel, all rights reserved.! Page 10...

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    F11a Step 14 Step 10 F14c F14b F14a F11a Assemble F14 Step 11 Step 15 F11a F11a F11b Step 12 Step 16 F11a F11a Bottom View Playmite 75 - Build Instructions © 2014 Stevens AeroModel, all rights reserved.! Page 11...

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    Make sure that the arrows on F21 point forward. View the assembly from the front and rear, to ensure that F21 is perpendicular to the pylon (forms a 90-degree angle). Bond with CA. Playmite 75 - Build Instructions © 2014 Stevens AeroModel, all rights reserved.! Page 12...
  • Page 13 Do Not Remove Assemble F17 Step 19 Step 22 Cont. Bottom View front F11a Alignment rear Pins Step 19 Cont. Step 23 front rear Bottom View Playmite 75 - Build Instructions © 2014 Stevens AeroModel, all rights reserved.! Page 13...

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    Fit and “tack glue” rib W5 (sheet 05/08, 3/32 in. balsa) to the tip of W1. Ensure that it rests □ □ flush against the slightly-angled end of the wing spar W1. Refer to the Top View-Wing drawing on the plan set for placement. Playmite 75 - Build Instructions © 2014 Stevens AeroModel, all rights reserved.! Page 14...

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    Step 25 Step 29 right Round front and back Leave square Step 26 Step 30 Wing center Assemble W1 Step 27 Step 30 Cont. Flush Playmite 75 - Build Instructions © 2014 Stevens AeroModel, all rights reserved.! Page 15...

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    W1. Bond W16 to W1 and W5 with CA. Note: Photos for step 38 on pages 17 and 19 Playmite 75 - Build Instructions © 2014 Stevens AeroModel, all rights reserved.! Page 16...

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    Wing center Step 32 Step 36 left W3/W2/W3 Wing center right Wing center Step 33 Step 37 Wing center Step 34 Step 38 Do Not Sub-ribs Remove Playmite 75 - Build Instructions © 2014 Stevens AeroModel, all rights reserved.! Page 17...

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    W5, W17, and W18. The arrow at the end of W21 should point toward rib W5. Note: W21 does not contact the front of rib W19. Playmite 75 - Build Instructions © 2014 Stevens AeroModel, all rights reserved.! Page 18...

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    Step 41 Do Not Remove Step 39 Step 41 Cont. Step 40 Step 42 Do Not Remove Step 40 Cont. Step 43 Does not contact W19 Playmite 75 - Build Instructions © 2014 Stevens AeroModel, all rights reserved.! Page 19...

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    R1, R2, and R3 (sheet 06/08, 3/32 in. balsa) and bond with CA. Sand the vertical stabilizer and rudder, to prepare them for covering. Round the leading edge of the vertical stabilizer, and leave the trailing edge square. Playmite 75 - Build Instructions © 2014 Stevens AeroModel, all rights reserved.! Page 20...

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    Glue Sand Step 44 Cont. Step 47 Cont. Sand Step 45 Step 47 Cont. Remove Sand Bottom View Step 47 Step 48 Round to match profile Playmite 75 - Build Instructions © 2014 Stevens AeroModel, all rights reserved.! Page 21...

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    Final Assembly Cover the wing and tail surfaces with a high-quality, light-weight covering material. □ We highly recommend AeroLITE , available from stevensaero.com. Playmite 75 - Build Instructions © 2014 Stevens AeroModel, all rights reserved.! Page 22...

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    Top View Step 50 Step 54 Step 51 Step 54 Cont. 45 deg. Painted scale model motor bottom End View Step 52 Step 55 Flying surfaces covered Playmite 75 - Build Instructions © 2014 Stevens AeroModel, all rights reserved.! Page 23...

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    F12. Refer to the detail drawing of the fuselage on the plan set. Feed the wire through the outer-left hole in former F5, and into the radio compartment. Playmite 75 - Build Instructions © 2014 Stevens AeroModel, all rights reserved.! Page 24...

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    Push rod exit slot Bottom View Left Side Step 57 Cont. Step 59 Cont. Bottom View Detail Push rod exit slots Leave Open Outer-left hole Bottom View Playmite 75 - Build Instructions © 2014 Stevens AeroModel, all rights reserved.! Page 25...

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    Using too much glue to mount the motor may result in serious damage to the motor or propeller. Playmite 75 - Build Instructions © 2014 Stevens AeroModel, all rights reserved.! Page 26...
  • Page 27 Step 61 Step 65 Tape ends of push rods Clip Step 62 Step 66 Cover Remove spikes Bottom View Step 63 Step 67 Snake Bends Bond Playmite 75 - Build Instructions © 2014 Stevens AeroModel, all rights reserved.! Page 27...
  • Page 28 Ensure that no glue contacts the receiver board or the servos. Wick medium CA along the seam where the pylon mates with the top of the fuselage. Playmite 75 - Build Instructions © 2014 Stevens AeroModel, all rights reserved.! Page 28...
  • Page 29 Bend landing gear Step 70 Step 72 Cont. Bend to retain Bond 1 1/8 in. dia. wheel Step 71 Step 73 front rear Bond Bottom View Playmite 75 - Build Instructions © 2014 Stevens AeroModel, all rights reserved.! Page 29...
  • Page 30 Bond the surfaces to each other and the fuselage, by running a small bead of medium CA along the seams where the surfaces meet. Playmite 75 - Build Instructions © 2014 Stevens AeroModel, all rights reserved.! Page 30...
  • Page 31 Step 76 Step 80 Bottom View Lower-right bevel side of elevator right Bond left Step 80 Cont. Step 77 Bond Left side rudder Bottom View Playmite 75 - Build Instructions © 2014 Stevens AeroModel, all rights reserved.! Page 31...
  • Page 32 Congratulations! Your Playmite 75 is now complete! Please proceed to the Setup and Preflight sections of these build instructions to prepare your model for flight. Playmite 75 - Build Instructions © 2014 Stevens AeroModel, all rights reserved.!
  • Page 33 Part B Step 83 Step 87 Part B Heat shrink Thread propeller tube onto gearbox drive shaft Step 84 Step 88 Mount scale model engine Playmite 75 - Build Instructions © 2014 Stevens AeroModel, all rights reserved.! Page 33...
  • Page 34 Moving the elevator stick forward should move the elevator down. The Playmite 75 was designed to be a very docile flyer. We set up our flight controls with fairly minimal throws. With the push rods connected, per the instructions in this manual, set the control throws...
  • Page 35 Congratulations! Once you’ve completed your first flights, you will have noticed that the Stevens AeroModel Playmite 75 is a very stable model airplane. When built straight, and trimmed for level flight, it should readily return to “wings level” from any attitude. We have found that this model captures the nostalgic look of many of the old-time pylon free-flight models, that are now considered classics.

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