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FREDe 2X

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giant by Stevens AeroModel

Wing Span: 55 inches | Wing Area: 1050 square inches | Average Flying Weight: 72 ounces

Build Instructions - Version 1.24 (revised 3.02.2015)

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Page 1 Stevens AeroModel Wing Span: 55 inches | Wing Area: 1050 square inches | Average Flying Weight: 72 ounces Build Instructions - Version 1.24 (revised 3.02.2015) FREDe 2x (1100) - Build Instructions © 2010 Stevens AeroModel, all rights reserved.! Page 1...
Page 2: Warranty
Build Instructions WARRANTY Stevens AeroModel guarantees this kit to be free from defects in both material and workmanship at the date of purchase. This warranty does not cover any component parts damaged by use or modification. In no case shall Stevens AeroModel’s liability exceed the original cost of the purchased kit. Further, Stevens AeroModel reserves the right to change or modify this warranty without notice.
Page 3: Kit Contents
☐ Low Tack Painters Masking Tape ☐ 2.5mm Hex Head Wrench ☐ 3M 77 or Glue Stick for Profile Pilot ☐ Small Hammer ☐ DEFT Clear Lacquer Spray FREDe 2x (1100) - Build Instructions © 2010 Stevens AeroModel, all rights reserved.! Page 3...
Page 4 Build Instructions Laser Cut Parts Inventory FREDe2X-01/42 FREDe2X-02/42 FREDe2X-03/42 FREDe2X-04/42 FREDe2X-05/42 FREDe2X-06/43 FREDe 2x (1100) - Build Instructions © 2010 Stevens AeroModel, all rights reserved.! Page 4...
Page 5 Build Instructions Laser Cut Parts Inventory FREDe2X-07/42 FREDe2X-08/42 FREDe2X-09/42 FREDe2X-10/42 FREDe2X-11/42 FREDe2X-12/43 FREDe 2x (1100) - Build Instructions © 2010 Stevens AeroModel, all rights reserved.! Page 5...
Page 6 Build Instructions Laser Cut Parts Inventory FREDe2X-13/42 FREDe2X-14/42 FREDe2X-15/42 FREDe2X-16/42 FREDe2X-17/42 FREDe2X-19/42 FREDe 2x (1100) - Build Instructions © 2010 Stevens AeroModel, all rights reserved.! Page 6...
Page 8 Build Instructions Laser Cut Parts Inventory FREDe2X-22/42 FREDe2X-23/42 FREDe2X-24/42 FREDe2X-25/42 FREDe2X-26/42 FREDe2X-27/42 FREDe 2x (1100) - Build Instructions © 2010 Stevens AeroModel, all rights reserved.! Page 8...
Page 9 Build Instructions Laser Cut Parts Inventory FREDe2X-28/42 FREDe2X-29/42 FREDe2X-30/42 FREDe2X-31/42 FREDe2X-32/42 FREDe2X-33/42 FREDe 2x (1100) - Build Instructions © 2010 Stevens AeroModel, all rights reserved.! Page 9...
Page 10 Build Instructions Laser Cut Parts Inventory FREDe2X-34/42 FREDe2X-35/42 FREDe2X-36/42 FREDe2X-37/42 FREDe2X-38/42 FREDe2X-39/42 FREDe 2x (1100) - Build Instructions © 2010 Stevens AeroModel, all rights reserved.! Page 10...
Page 12 Build Instructions General Assembly Instructions Thank you, for purchasing this Stevens AeroModel FREDe2X, a design inspired by the joy of flying. This model 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 13: Wing Construction
☐ Repeat for R1 (RIGHT), ensuring that etching on R1 faces up during assembly, creating mirrored right and left center ribs. 3/8 in. sq. balsa stock forms lower spar cap. FREDe 2x (1100) - Build Instructions © 2010 Stevens AeroModel, all rights reserved.! Page 13...
Page 14 ☐ Using a straight edge, assemble upper spar edge and W2 lower spar jig. jig W1 from parts W1a, W1b, and W1c. Bond with medium CA. FREDe 2x (1100) - Build Instructions © 2010 Stevens AeroModel, all rights reserved.! Page 14...
Page 15 ☐ Bond vertical grain shear webbing SW1 to between center ribs R1 to aft side of balsa between spar caps and against forward sub-spars. surface of W1/W2 spar jig at wing center. FREDe 2x (1100) - Build Instructions © 2010 Stevens AeroModel, all rights reserved.! Page 15...
Page 16 Turbulator should fit flush with ribs at wing tips and sit 3/16 in. proud of the top surface of all interior ribs. FREDe 2x (1100) - Build Instructions © 2010 Stevens AeroModel, all rights reserved.! Page 16...
Page 17 ☐ Bond W5 wing tips into slots at rib R4, aligning front with center of L.E. ☐ Trim leading edge, turbulators, spar caps, and sub-spar stock flush with outside edge of R4. FREDe 2x (1100) - Build Instructions © 2010 Stevens AeroModel, all rights reserved.! Page 17...
Page 18 ☐ With a razor plane and sanding bar, shape L.E. to match profile on plan. Sand contour smooth on wing tips and round off edges. Leave trailing edge square. FREDe 2x (1100) - Build Instructions © 2010 Stevens AeroModel, all rights reserved.! Page 18...
Page 19: Fuselage Construction
F1. With a hammer, seat nuts firmly in F1. Secure with medium CA around edge of nuts. ☐ Fit former F4 to F00 as shown. Square and tack with medium CA. FREDe 2x (1100) - Build Instructions © 2010 Stevens AeroModel, all rights reserved.! Page 19...
Page 20 NOTE - when properly installed, tabs on F1 Bond truss parts to fuselage side assembly. and F2 will protrude through fuselage doubler. match tabs A with slots A. FREDe 2x (1100) - Build Instructions © 2010 Stevens AeroModel, all rights reserved.! Page 20...
Page 21 ☐ Fit SR1 below F00 and in front of F4. Bond of F1, aligning holes over blind nuts. Do not with medium CA. allow glue to contact threads in blind nuts. FREDe 2x (1100) - Build Instructions © 2010 Stevens AeroModel, all rights reserved.! Page 21...
Page 22 F4. ☐ Fit remaining fuselage doubler to crutch ☐ Pull fuselage sides together at F5 and tack assembly. Tack with thin CA. with thin CA. FREDe 2x (1100) - Build Instructions © 2010 Stevens AeroModel, all rights reserved.! Page 22...
Page 23 ☐ Fit F7 to top of fuselage assembly. Tack with Bond F4a with medium CA glue. thin CA. Square assembly on a flat surface and bond all joints in rear fuselage with medium CA. FREDe 2x (1100) - Build Instructions © 2010 Stevens AeroModel, all rights reserved.! Page 23...
Page 24 Bond with ☐ Fit SR2 servo tray to slots in SR1’s. Bond thick CA to allow working time to locate part. with medium CA. FREDe 2x (1100) - Build Instructions © 2010 Stevens AeroModel, all rights reserved.! Page 24...
Page 25 ☐ Align H2 with etch marks in H1 assembly, with ☐ Bond H4/H5 catch assembly to F4 with ends flush with H1 ends. Bond with thick CA. medium CA glue. FREDe 2x (1100) - Build Instructions © 2010 Stevens AeroModel, all rights reserved.! Page 25...
Page 26 CA. ☐ Vertical Stabilizer and Rudder. ☐ With battery hatch installed lightly sand entire fuselage with 400 grit sanding block in preparation for covering. FREDe 2x (1100) - Build Instructions © 2010 Stevens AeroModel, all rights reserved.! Page 26...
Page 27: Strut Assembly
☐ Make two each forward struts. Install cross grain gussets G2a and G2b to remaining pair of S1 vertical struts. FREDe 2x (1100) - Build Instructions © 2010 Stevens AeroModel, all rights reserved.! Page 27...
Page 28: Final Assembly
Secure with thin CA. ☐ Bond all hinges to one surface only. When all hinges are secure, fit and bond into adjoining surface. FREDe 2x (1100) - Build Instructions © 2010 Stevens AeroModel, all rights reserved.! Page 28...
Page 29 TIP! - Rudder may be temporarily inserted through stabilizer and fuselage to aid in alignment. ☐ Open slots in stabilizer and fuselage for rudder/tailwheel using a hot, fine tipped soldering iron. FREDe 2x (1100) - Build Instructions © 2010 Stevens AeroModel, all rights reserved.! Page 29...
Page 30 1/16 in above stabilizer, and 1/8 in. below fuselage. Bond with medium CA being careful to not get glue within the aluminum tail gear bearing tube. Fit and Bond Here FREDe 2x (1100) - Build Instructions © 2010 Stevens AeroModel, all rights reserved.! Page 30...
Page 31: Control Installation
Control horns should be place in such a way that they do not bind on the pushrods. Drill holes for mounting screws. FREDe 2x (1100) - Build Instructions © 2010 Stevens AeroModel, all rights reserved.! Page 31...
Page 32: Strut Installation
☐ Center servos, and insert pushrods through glue will be applied, and paint struts desired E/Z Connectors. Do not tighten screws at this color. time. FREDe 2x (1100) - Build Instructions © 2010 Stevens AeroModel, all rights reserved.! Page 32...
Page 33 ☐ Fit matching diagonal strut in socket. Do not glue at this time. ☐ Form Wing Pins from .075 in. wire, make a 90 degree bend 1/2 in. from one end. FREDe 2x (1100) - Build Instructions © 2010 Stevens AeroModel, all rights reserved.! Page 33...
Page 34 ☐ There should be enough epoxy that some struts as shown. Secure pin with rubber excess oozes out of the slot when the tab is retainer inserted. Spreader Tube FREDe 2x (1100) - Build Instructions © 2010 Stevens AeroModel, all rights reserved.! Page 34...
Page 35: Motor Installation
Motor Installation the left mounting bolts. ☐ Install a strip of Velcro (not provided) the full length of the underside of the battery tray. Shim FREDe 2x (1100) - Build Instructions © 2010 Stevens AeroModel, all rights reserved.! Page 35...
Page 36 ☐ Install main wheels (optional Trexler wheels Carefully fit lining and press firmly in place. shown), and retain with another wheel collar. FREDe 2x (1100) - Build Instructions © 2010 Stevens AeroModel, all rights reserved.! Page 36...
Page 37 ☐ Apply a light coat of 3M Super 77 adhesive to ☐ Install neoprene “backrest” against back wall balsa profile. of cockpit. FREDe 2x (1100) - Build Instructions © 2010 Stevens AeroModel, all rights reserved.! Page 37...
Page 38 Testors Enamel Paint Marker. and secure with medium CA. ☐ Congratulations! Your FREDe 2X is now complete. Invite the neighbors over and show it off! FREDe 2x (1100) - Build Instructions © 2010 Stevens AeroModel, all rights reserved.! Page 38...
Page 39 Have an assistant handy to keep people back and warn you of any impending danger (animals, unwary individuals, small children, etc.). FREDe 2x (1100) - Build Instructions © 2010 Stevens AeroModel, all rights reserved.! Page 39...
Page 40 You’ll find that FREDe really doesn’t like inverted flight and will rapidly seek a wheels down attitude each and every time you try to coax it into an “outside” maneuver. FREDe 2x (1100) - Build Instructions © 2010 Stevens AeroModel, all rights reserved.! Page 40...

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