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Stevens Aero Model RingRat 100 Manual

Length 17 inches/span 18 inches/wing area 100 inches2/flying weight 5.5 oz
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RingRat 100
By Stevens AeroModel
Length 17 inches | Span 18 inches | Wing Area 100 inches
2
| Flying Weight 5.5 oz.
Version 01/06/2010
RingRat 100 © 2010 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved.
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  • Page 1 RingRat 100 By Stevens AeroModel Length 17 inches | Span 18 inches | Wing Area 100 inches | Flying Weight 5.5 oz. Version 01/06/2010 RingRat 100 © 2010 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved. Page 1 of 26...

  • Page 2: Product Support

    Stevens AeroModel assist in determining the suitability or use of electronics, hardware, or power systems not explicitly recommended by Stevens AeroModel. For product assembly support, replacement parts, hardware, and electronics to complete this model RingRat 100 © 2010 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved. Page 2 of 26...

  • Page 3: Kit Contents

    Low Tack Painters Masking Tape X-ACTO Pin Vise & Drill Set [XAC7155] Design Master Aerosol Lacquer Paint ZONA 4 in 1 Saw Set [ZON35251] Deft Clear Spray Lacquer RingRat 100 © 2010 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved. Page 3 of 26...
  • Page 4 1 - GWS 7 x 3.5 E Propellor [APC09038SF] 1 - SIG 1/2A Control Handle, inc. Dacron Line and Connectors [SIGSH544] 1 - SIG Control Line Reel [SIGSH441] RingRat 100 © 2010 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved. Page 4 of 26...
  • Page 5 You’ll break fewer parts in assembly and will end up with a more square and true assembly. RingRat 100 © 2010 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved. Page 6 of 26...

  • Page 6: Fuselage Construction

    Bond Stiffener to F1 with thick CA on top of Test fit M2b to face of M2a then bond motor flat work surface. Lightly sand fuselage after mount assembly with medium CA glue. bonding. RingRat 100 © 2010 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved. Page 7 of 26...
  • Page 7 Cut notch with razor saw through hardwood doubler to receive landing gear wire where indicated on fuselage ply doublers. Fit and laminate/bond doubler F2R to F1 with thick CA. RingRat 100 © 2010 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved. Page 8 of 26...
  • Page 8 Seal fuselage with Deft brand lacquer based sealer or nitrate dope. Paint to suit your design . Remnant 1/32 in. ply sheet makes an excellent paint mask for coloring the cowl. RingRat 100 © 2010 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved. Page 9 of 26...
  • Page 9 (use medium CA glue) within slot at trailing edge of fuselage, aligning perpendicular to ◆ Apply clear tape over gap. Trim excess vertical fin and fuselage. using a sharp blade. RingRat 100 © 2010 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved. Page 10 of 26...

  • Page 10: Wing Construction

    Bond together both ribs R1 with thick CA. Fit gussets W4 to trailing edge and R1 Align carefully, match at notches and profile. assembly. Align and bond. RingRat 100 © 2010 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved. Page 11 of 26...
  • Page 11 Note that dovetail will protrude through R1. illustrated below. Dry fit left R2 to trailing edge and W6L. DO Fit ribs R3 and R4 to trailing edge. Tack with NOT BOND. thin CA. RingRat 100 © 2010 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved. Page 12 of 26...
  • Page 12 Align and bond TL3 to TL1/TL2 assembly with joints with CA glue. thick CA. Ensure that lead-out slots are not blocked with CA. RingRat 100 © 2010 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved. Page 13 of 26...
  • Page 13 CA. Align part W2, leading edge sheeting, to tip ribs R4, and bond only to top of the 1/4 in. leading edge stock. RingRat 100 © 2010 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved. Page 14 of 26...
  • Page 14 Press W12 flat against trailing edge and bond with CA, then bond W12 to R1 rib assembly. Fit and bond W11 to bottom of rib R1 assembly. RingRat 100 © 2010 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved. Page 15 of 26...
  • Page 15 R1, or the same side as W6L/blind nut assembly. With a razor plane and sanding block, shape tip blocks to match contour of leading edge Trim excess leading edge material. sheeting. RingRat 100 © 2010 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved. Page 16 of 26...
  • Page 16 Cut yellow nylon tube in half and slide into removed later, but can not be installed after lead-out slots. Bond with medium CA. and wing is covered. trim tubes flush with tip. RingRat 100 © 2010 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved. Page 17 of 26...
  • Page 17 On bellcrank end of lead-outs, bend a small hook with round nose pliers. This hook must be small enough to pass through the holes in the bellcrank. RingRat 100 © 2010 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved. Page 18 of 26...
  • Page 18 Finish lead-outs by bending closures 2-3 in. past wing tip, identical to those at bellcrank RingRat 100 © 2010 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved. Page 19 of 26...

  • Page 19: Final Assembly

    Check that wing is square with fuselage and secure with medium CA. Make a 90 degree bend about 1/8 in. long at one end of the 1/32 in. wire to form pushrod. RingRat 100 © 2010 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved. Page 20 of 26...
  • Page 20 E/Z Connector at bellcrank. Ensure Strap ends should extend equally through bellcrank and elevator are in neutral position fuselage. when then snug screw at E/Z Connector. RingRat 100 © 2010 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved. Page 21 of 26...
  • Page 21 Mark and drill holes for stainless steel landing Slide one plastic wheel retaining washer onto gear strap on either side of notch in fuselage. landing gear, flat side out. RingRat 100 © 2010 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved. Page 22 of 26...
  • Page 22 RingRat 100 © 2010 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved. Page 23 of 26...
  • Page 23 Attach a connector to each line using a easily be adjusted at the model itself. “Fisherman’s Knot” as detailed in the drawing on the next page. RingRat 100 © 2010 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved. Page 24 of 26...
  • Page 24 - we recommend first flights be no more than 1 minute in duration.. Inspect Battery for full charge. Never begin a flying session with a partially charged battery. RingRat 100 © 2010 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved. Page 25 of 26...
  • Page 25 The RingRat 100 will settle gently to the ground and roll out will be a few feet. Disconnect the battery until you are ready to begin another flight. RingRat 100 © 2010 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved. Page 26 of 26...

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