Stevens Aero Model Fly Baby Bipe Build Instructions

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Fly Baby

Bipe..

Bower's timeless homebuilt.

Wing Span: 14.5 inches | Wing Area: 62 inches

| Average Flying Weight: 1.5 ounces

Version 1.0 (revised 03.14.2014)

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Page 1 Fly Baby Bipe.. Bower’s timeless homebuilt. Wing Span: 14.5 inches | Wing Area: 62 inches | Average Flying Weight: 1.5 ounces Version 1.0 (revised 03.14.2014) Fly Baby Bipe UM Build Instructions. © 2012 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 Fly Baby Bipe UM Build Instructions. © 2012 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved.! Page 2...
Page 3: Kit Contents
☐ 2 - 0.015 in. x 12 in. wire (Pushrods) ☐ Hardware Bag 1 - 1-1/2 in. length of Heat Shrink Tube 1 - Nylon Receiver Clip 1 - Pair Wheels (SIGSH540) Fly Baby Bipe UM Build Instructions. © 2012 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved.! Page 3...
Page 4 ☐ DEFT clear lacquer based sealant (available at most hardware stores). ☐ Design Master Color Tool lacquer based spray paint (available at most art supply stores). Fly Baby Bipe UM Build Instructions. © 2012 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved.! Page 4...
Page 7 Build Instructions General Assembly Instructions Thank you, for purchasing this Stevens Fly Baby Bipe (UM). This product has been developed and manufactured using state of the art CAD/CAM systems and features a unique interlocking construction process that, when compared to traditional methods found in other model aircraft kits, save countless hours of measuring, cutting, sanding, and fitting.
Page 8 Now fit 1/32 in. ply landing gear brace F6 to the slots in the fuselage side immediately □ behind F5. Do not bond. Fit the final 1/32 in. ply landing gear brace F7 immediately behind F6. Do not bond. □ Fly Baby Bipe UM Build Instructions. © 2012 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved.! Page 8...
Page 10 Fit the ply motor mount supports F14 and F15 to the front of former F2, note that the edge □ of these parts marked “bottom” will align flush with the bottom of former F2. Fly Baby Bipe UM Build Instructions. © 2012 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved.! Page 10...
Page 11 Step 13 Step 9 BOND HERE ONLY Step 14 Bottom View Step 10 Step 11 Step 15 Align and Tape Bottom View Step 12 Step 16 Fly Baby Bipe UM Build Instructions. © 2012 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved.! Page 11...
Page 12 Note: White glue and silicone (RTV sealant) work great as well for motor retention and allow much easier removal/salvage but require longer working times to setup. Choose the glue you feel most comfortable using to mount the motor. Fly Baby Bipe UM Build Instructions. © 2012 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved.! Page 12...
Page 13 Build Instructions Step 17 Step 21 Bottom View Step 18 Step 22 TEST YOUR MOTOR BEFORE INSTALLATION Step 19 Step 23 Step 23 Cont. Step 20 Fly Baby Bipe UM Build Instructions. © 2012 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved.! Page 13...
Page 14 F12, F3, and F11. The rear end of stringer “A” will rest on the stabilizer mount F10. Bond stringer “A” where it contacts all formers with the exception of F10. Fly Baby Bipe UM Build Instructions. © 2012 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved.! Page 14...
Page 15 Moisten with Glass Cleaner Bottom View Step 24 Step 26 Step 24 Cont. Bottom View Step 27 Moisten with Glass Cleaner Step 28 Step 25 Fly Baby Bipe UM Build Instructions. © 2012 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved.! Page 15...
Page 16: Tail Surfaces
12 in. piece. Slide this wire through the front holes in ribs W2. Slide the remaining longer length of wire through the rear holes in the ribs. Do not bond the wires to the ribs! Fly Baby Bipe UM Build Instructions. © 2012 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved.! Page 16...
Page 17 Step 30 Step 34 Sand / Shape and Fill the Nose Bowl / Cowl. Step 31 Step 34 Cont. Wire Jig Step 32 Step 35 Fly Baby Bipe UM Build Instructions. © 2012 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved.! Page 17...
Page 19 W4a/b faces up! Bottom View Step 42 Etch sides of parts Step 38 Step 43 W4 faces up! Bottom View Bottom View Step 39 Step 44 Fly Baby Bipe UM Build Instructions. © 2012 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved.! Page 19...
Page 20 This will allow HR3 to hook over the edge of former F12, creating the illusion of a head rest “cushion”. Bond with thin CA. Round the top of the head rest to match the contour of HR3. Fly Baby Bipe UM Build Instructions. © 2012 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved.! Page 20...
Page 21: Bottom View
Step 46 Step 50 Step 47 Step 50 Cont. Step 48 Step 50 Cont. Step 49 Glue Here Bottom View Step 51 “X” = No Glue Fly Baby Bipe UM Build Instructions. © 2012 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved.! Page 21...
Page 22: Final Assembly
Use the remaining long cut length of 1/32 in. wire and bend the landing gear over the □ diagram on the plan. Take your time, as accuracy is important for a proper fit within the landing gear pocket. Fly Baby Bipe UM Build Instructions. © 2012 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved.! Page 22...
Page 23 Step 58 LEFT RIGHT Bottom View Step 52 Cont. Step 58 Cont. Right Side Exit Step 59 Step 56 Step 57 Step 60 “Snake” Bend Fly Baby Bipe UM Build Instructions. © 2012 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved.! Page 23...
Page 24 Lay the upper wing center section on the table, bottom side up. Fit the Cabane Strut Jig to □ the ribs of the center section, aligning it with the triangles etched on the ribs. Do not bond jig to ribs! Fly Baby Bipe UM Build Instructions. © 2012 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved.! Page 24...
Page 25 Step 65 Step 62 Step 66 Bottom View Step 63 Step 67 Bottom View Fold and bond Step 64 Step 67 Cont. windscreen. To fuselage. Fly Baby Bipe UM Build Instructions. © 2012 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved.! Page 25...
Page 26 Fit the headrest over the center stringer on the fuselage, “hooking” the headrest over the edge of former F3. Bond with small drops of medium CA. Fly Baby Bipe UM Build Instructions. © 2012 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved.! Page 26...
Page 27 Build Instructions Bottom View Bottom View Step 68 Step 72 Step 69 Step 73 No Gap Here Step 70 Step 74 Step 71 Step 75 Fly Baby Bipe UM Build Instructions. © 2012 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved.! Page 27...
Page 28 Use the “hook” part of the Velcro, and apply a patch of the “loop” side to your battery. Your Stevens AeroModel Fly Baby Bipe (UM) is now complete! Isn’t it sweet? It flies as good as it looks! Fly Baby Bipe UM Build Instructions. © 2012 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved.!
Page 29 Step 77 Bottom View Heat Shrink Heat Shrink Apply Clear Tape Step 81 Apply Clear Tape Step 82 Step 78 Bottom View Step 79 Square Complete! Fly Baby Bipe UM Build Instructions. © 2012 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved.! Page 29...
Page 30 While not an exhaustive pre-flight check, these are some of the major items that you should consider using when developing your own pre- Fly Baby Bipe UM Build Instructions. © 2012 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved.! Page 30...
Page 31 You may correspond with Stevens AeroModel staff using any of the following methods: email: support@stevensaero.com Phone: 719-387-4187 Fly Baby Bipe UM Build Instructions. © 2012 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved.! Page 31...

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