SIG Gee Bee R-2 Assembly Instructions Manual

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Your kit contains the following parts. Please check your kit for any missing or damaged parts before starting construction.
1 Plan Sheet #1
2 White Tissue
1 Plastic Canopy
2 3/32"sq.x18" Balsa Strip
4 3/32"x1/4"x18" Balsa Strip
1 9" Plastic Propeller
1 Nylon Propeller Bearing
9 Laser Cut Sheets

Tools and Building Supplies

You will need the following items to assemble this model. You must read and follow all of the manufactures
instructions provided with these items!
-Glue
-Cutting Tools
-Clear Dope, Thinner & paint brush
-320 and 400 grit sandpaper
-Wax Paper
-1/4" and 1/32" Drill Bits

COMPLETE KIT PARTS LIST

1 Plan Sheet #2
1 Colored tissue
1 100" Thread
2 1/8"sq.x18" Balsa Strip
1 3/16"x3" Birch Dowel
1 Propeller Shaft
2 Plastic Wheels
CA, White Glue, Sigment or Ambroid all work well.
A hobby knife with a #11 blade is used for general cutting. A single edge
razor blade is also a useful cutting tool.
-Straight Pins
-Needle nose pliers
-Building Board
2
Decal Sheet
2
Wire Axle's
23 1/16"sq.x18" Balsa Strip
2
3/32"x3/16"x18" Balsa Strip
1
Instruction Manual
2
Brass Washer
1
3/16"x60" Rubber Strip

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Summary of Contents for SIG Gee Bee R-2

  • Page 1 Your kit contains the following parts. Please check your kit for any missing or damaged parts before starting construction. COMPLETE KIT PARTS LIST 1 Plan Sheet #1 1 Plan Sheet #2 Decal Sheet 2 White Tissue 1 Colored tissue Wire Axle's 1 Plastic Canopy 1 100"...
  • Page 2 The first thing that you need to do is to identify and mark the part numbers on the laser cut parts using the drawings on the following 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.
  • Page 3 Beginners Note These instructions were written assuming that the builder has previous building experience. If this is your frrst model then we recommend that you purchase a copy of the following book: Rubber Powered Model Airplanes By: Don Ross This excellent book covers basic building and flying procedures and provides valuable information about all aspects of building and flying rubber powered model airplanes.
  • Page 4: Cover The Model

    14. Glue the cowling stringers 1/16" sq. balsa into position. 15. Remove cowling from plan. Add the formers to the opposite side and repeat steps 13 and 14 for stringers. 16. Glue C-4A to C-4 making sure to align 6/8" square holes. 17.
  • Page 5: Final Assembly

    36. Lightly mist the model with water to shrink the tissue. 37. Apply two coats of thinned dope to the entire model. 38. Carefully apply the decal's to the model. Cut the paper motor from the plan and glue to the front of the cowl. 39.
  • Page 6: Safety Rules

    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...

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