Stevens AeroModel AVRO 534 BABY Build Instructions

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AVRO 534 "BABY"

Record setting single-seat light sport plane.

Wing Span: 16 inches | Wing Area: 76 square inches | Average Flying Weight: 1.4 ounces

Build Instructions - Version 1.0 (revised 05.13.2014)

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Page 1 Record setting single-seat light sport plane. Wing Span: 16 inches | Wing Area: 76 square inches | Average Flying Weight: 1.4 ounces Build Instructions - Version 1.0 (revised 05.13.2014) Avro 534 “Baby” - Build Instructions © 2014 Stevens AeroModel, all rights reserved.! Page 1...
Page 2 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 Our version of the Avro 534 “Baby” was directly inspired by Bert Hinkler’s famous G-EACQ. Our kit of this attractive biplane offers modern design and construction techniques that build trouble-free and quickly, thanks to kit assembly processes pioneered by Stevens AeroModel. Avro 534 “Baby” - Build Instructions © 2014 Stevens AeroModel, all rights reserved.! Page 3...
Page 4 Many of the suggested items listed below are available at your local hobby shop. For your convenience, Stevens AeroModel stocks all the power system components and most of the building supplies required to complete this kit. If you have difficulties sourcing any of these items locally, please visit our website, stevensaero.com to purchase the items necessary to complete your model.
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 Avro 534 “Baby” - Build Instructions © 2014 Stevens AeroModel, all rights reserved.! Page 7...
Page 8 Fit the tabs at the front edge of F7 to the slots in the middle of F4a. The receiver tray must be oriented so that is at the bottom of the assembly. “Tack glue” F7 to F4a with small drops of medium CA. Avro 534 “Baby” - Build Instructions © 2014 Stevens AeroModel, all rights reserved.! Page 8...
Page 9 Step 7 Long Arm F8 ﬁts in the rear set of slots on F7. Bottom View Step 4 Step 8 Long Arm Bottom View Bottom View Avro 534 “Baby” - Build Instructions © 2014 Stevens AeroModel, all rights reserved.! Page 9...
Page 10 Fit the cross piece FB (sheet 01/08, 1/20 in. balsa) to the notches along the top edge of the fuselage sides, between formers F12 and F13. Bond with CA. Avro 534 “Baby” - Build Instructions © 2014 Stevens AeroModel, all rights reserved.! Page 10...
Page 11 Build Instructions Step 9 Step 13 Notch F9 (rear) Front un-etched side Step 10 Step 14 Bond Step 11 Step 15 Step 12 Step 16 Avro 534 “Baby” - Build Instructions © 2014 Stevens AeroModel, all rights reserved.! Page 11...
Page 12 02/08, 1/20 in. balsa) to the set of slots immediately forward of F4a. Bond with CA. □ Fit and glue former F21 (sheet 03/08, 1/20 in. balsa) to the set of slots immediately behind former F4a. Avro 534 “Baby” - Build Instructions © 2014 Stevens AeroModel, all rights reserved.! Page 12...
Page 13 Step 18 Step 22 Bottom View Bottom View Step 19 Step 23 Bottom View Former F4a Step 20 Step 24 Bottom View Former F4a F15/F16/F17 Avro 534 “Baby” - Build Instructions © 2014 Stevens AeroModel, all rights reserved.! Page 13...
Page 14 Gently bend the parts F25 until they contact the top of former F9 and the front of rear fuselage stringer F22. Hold both parts F25 in place and bond with CA. Avro 534 “Baby” - Build Instructions © 2014 Stevens AeroModel, all rights reserved.! Page 14...
Page 15 F22a and F22b Overlap Step 26 Step 29 F23a Step 27 Step 30 F23b Bond Vertical Step 28 Step 30 Cont. Bond Notch F23b Vertical Avro 534 “Baby” - Build Instructions © 2014 Stevens AeroModel, all rights reserved.! Page 15...
Page 16 Fit the tabs at the rear of each rib into the corresponding slots in LW1(R). “Tack glue” the rear of each rib to the wing panel. Avro 534 “Baby” - Build Instructions © 2014 Stevens AeroModel, all rights reserved.! Page 16...
Page 17 Step 34 Cont. Bottom View Step 32 Step 35 Step 33 Step 36 F23b Step 34 Step 37 LW1(R) Tack Glue Bottom View - Lower Right Panel Avro 534 “Baby” - Build Instructions © 2014 Stevens AeroModel, all rights reserved.! Page 17...
Page 18 Repeat this procedure to fit the left wing panel to the left side of the center section. Set the completed wings aside, until required in final assembly. Avro 534 “Baby” - Build Instructions © 2014 Stevens AeroModel, all rights reserved.! Page 18...
Page 19 Center of Spar Step 40 Step 44 Center of Spar Slot Bond Bottom View Step 41 Step 44 Cont. Completed upper wing Tack Glue UW2/UW3 Avro 534 “Baby” - Build Instructions © 2014 Stevens AeroModel, all rights reserved.! Page 19...
Page 20: Tail Surfaces
Ensure that these holes do not get filled with glue. Locate ply spreader strut LG3 (sheet 08/08, 1/32 in. ply). Lightly sand the landing gear struts in preparation for painting. Avro 534 “Baby” - Build Instructions © 2014 Stevens AeroModel, all rights reserved.! Page 20...
Page 21 Right Step 46 Step 50 LG2b LG2a 45 deg. Bottom LG2b Step 47 Step 50 Cont. Rigging hole Step 48 Step 50 Cont. Rigging hole Avro 534 “Baby” - Build Instructions © 2014 Stevens AeroModel, all rights reserved.! Page 21...
Page 22: Final Assembly
A separate graphics package for G-EACQ is available from stevensaero.com. □ Paint the landing gear struts, cabane struts, and inter-plane struts to match the chosen color scheme at this time. Avro 534 “Baby” - Build Instructions © 2014 Stevens AeroModel, all rights reserved.! Page 22...
Page 23 Step 51 Step 55 Step 52 Step 56 Step 53 Step 56 Cont. Bottom View Uncovered Step 54 Step 57 Painted landing gear and inter-plane struts Avro 534 “Baby” - Build Instructions © 2014 Stevens AeroModel, all rights reserved.! Page 23...
Page 25 Bends Exit Slot Bottom Right View Step 60 Step 62 Antenna Rudder Elevator Bottom View Step 61 Step 63 Bottom View Rudder Elevator Bottom View Avro 534 “Baby” - Build Instructions © 2014 Stevens AeroModel, all rights reserved.! Page 25...
Page 26 Bond LG1 and the landing gear wire to the fuselage, by wicking CA along the LG1, and at the points where the landing gear wire exits the fuselage. Avro 534 “Baby” - Build Instructions © 2014 Stevens AeroModel, all rights reserved.! Page 26...
Page 27 Step 68 Step 65 Step 69 Antenna Black Lead Bottom View Step 66 Step 70 Bottom View Step 67 Step 71 Windscreen Slits Bottom View Avro 534 “Baby” - Build Instructions © 2014 Stevens AeroModel, all rights reserved.! Page 27...
Page 28 Fit one of the control horns CH (sheet 08/08, 1/32 in. ply) into the slot, oriented so that the hole at the tip of the control horn is over the hinge line of the rudder. Bond with CA. Avro 534 “Baby” - Build Instructions © 2014 Stevens AeroModel, all rights reserved.! Page 28...
Page 29 Bottom View Step 73 Step 77 Bevelled Edge Down! Bottom View Step 74 Step 78 TS (tail skid) Right side of rudder Bond Bond Bottom View Avro 534 “Baby” - Build Instructions © 2014 Stevens AeroModel, all rights reserved.! Page 29...
Page 30 (sheet 07/08, 1/16 in. balsa). Ensure that the parts are fully seated. Note: When placed upright on the work surface, the assembly will stand on all four tabs at the base of the fixture. Avro 534 “Baby” - Build Instructions © 2014 Stevens AeroModel, all rights reserved.! Page 30...
Page 31 Bond Step 80 Step 84 Bottom View Bottom View Step 81 Step 84 Cont. Bond Top View Bottom View Step 82 Step 85 Avro 534 “Baby” - Build Instructions © 2014 Stevens AeroModel, all rights reserved.! Page 31...
Page 33 Bottom View Step 88 Step 92 Bottom View Do Not Bond! Bottom View Step 89 Step 93 Rear Tack Glue Struts Bottom View Bottom View Avro 534 “Baby” - Build Instructions © 2014 Stevens AeroModel, all rights reserved.! Page 33...
Page 34 Your Avro 534 “Baby” is now complete! Please proceed to the Setup and Preflight sections of the Build Instructions to prepare your model for flight. Avro 534 “Baby” - Build Instructions © 2014 Stevens AeroModel, all rights reserved.! Page 34...
Page 35 Bottom View Step 96 Step 100 Trim Part “A” Propeller (EFL9051) Control horn Bottom View Step 97 Part “B” 3/4 in. Part “B” Finished View Avro 534 “Baby” - Build Instructions © 2014 Stevens AeroModel, all rights reserved.! Page 35...
Page 36 Check Wing Attachment Points - Always make sure you inspect for damage and wear. Make sure that the wing and wing struts, if applicable, are properly attached. Avro 534 “Baby” - Build Instructions © 2014 Stevens AeroModel, all rights reserved.! Page 36...
Page 37 Congratulations! Once you’ve completed your first flights, you will have noticed that the Stevens AeroModel Avro 534 “Baby” is a very stable model airplane. When built straight, and trimmed for level flight, it should readily return to “wings level” from any attitude. When flying, we never miss an opportunity to allow an onlooker to get a little “stick-time”.

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