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- Page 1 CAP 232 micro 1:12 Scale V2.01 Span 24.2” / Length 22.2” / Area 105 Sq.” / Weight 6-7oz © 2003 Stevens AeroModel Page 1 5/8/2008...
- Page 2 1 Roll Stevens AeroModel AeroLITE film Suggested Radio Gear: Note that the Micro Cap 232 was originally designed for brushed power systems. The design lends itself very well to brushless power. When running a brushless system shoot for a motor that turns a 6-7” propeller with authority while producing about 45-60 Watts.
- Page 3 GENERAL ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS: Thank you, for purchasing this Stevens AeroModel 1:12 Scale Cap 232 (MICRO). Please keep in mind that while small and cute like a “park flyer” this is a sport plane and behaves as such. Therefore we recommend this kit to the advanced pilot. The tiny airframe, wheels, and building materials exclude this model from flying from anything but and improved surface (read: sealed asphalt, concrete, etc..).
- Page 4 Fuselage components are exceptionally brittle until the entire assembly is complete. Handle parts accordingly and do not force the fit! Join over plan sheet F16A and F16B to produce 2 F16 fuselage side sheets. © 2003 Stevens AeroModel Page 5 5/8/2008...
- Page 5 ¼” hole into both F1 and F2 (Hole should be positioned such that it is at the lower part of the square when joined to F1/F2. Join fuselage sides to F1, F2 and F1A. Test fit parts before gluing. LPS Adapter x2 © 2003 Stevens AeroModel Page 6 5/8/2008...
- Page 6 Pinch fuselage sides together at tail position, using a flat rat tail file or emery board bevel the notches and alignment tabs in the fuselage to better accommodate formers F4, F5, and F6. © 2003 Stevens AeroModel Page 7 5/8/2008...
- Page 7 F4, F5, and F6 – Do not glue F13 to fuselage sides at this time! Test fit former F7. Capture aft section of F13 between fuselage sides, do not glue at this time. © 2003 Stevens AeroModel Page 8...
- Page 8 F7 and F13. Add tail gear block F11 to aft section of F13 inside fuselage. Laminate F10 in position over aft section of fuselage. Important - Key F10 to top of F7. © 2003 Stevens AeroModel Page 9 5/8/2008...
- Page 9 Test F12/F8 assembly to formers F4, F5, and F6 (do not glue until specified). Align outer edge of F8 with outer edge of F9 and tack glue just the aft end of both parts. © 2003 Stevens AeroModel Page 10...
- Page 10 Laminate finishing blocks to top of F8. Sheet fuselage sides with F16. Sheet fuselage top/front with F17. Test fit – then secure one end with thin CA. Next, gradually tack down the sheets to the formers with thick CA. © 2003 Stevens AeroModel Page 11 5/8/2008...
- Page 11 Test fit – then secure one end with thin CA. Next, gradually tack down the sheets to the formers with thick CA. Glue to formers F6, F5, and F4. Glue to F3C. Finally, trim and sand leading edge of turtle deck sheeting flush with F3C. © 2003 Stevens AeroModel Page 12 5/8/2008...
- Page 12 Astro 010 BL motor. Insert two " dowels of the appropriate length (use rolled plan sheet) through firewall and strap Astro 010 to dowels. © 2003 Stevens AeroModel Page 13 5/8/2008...
- Page 13 Key R1, R2, R3, R4, R5 and R6 onto main spar. Align over plan sheet upside down and glue. Build up landing gear block as shown on plan sheet. Laminate LG3A and LG3B to LG1 – Finish the assembly by laminating the LG2 over LG3A and LG3B opposite LG1. © 2003 Stevens AeroModel Page 14 5/8/2008...
- Page 14 Once satisfied with assembly align over plans and secure with thin CA. Align landing gear block between ribs R1 and wing spar – Snug the parts into position and glue. Double Wing Spar with S3 opposite landing gear block. © 2003 Stevens AeroModel Page 15 5/8/2008...
- Page 15 Once satisfied with the fit make sure the wing is resting upside down on table and all rib jigs are flat with table surface. Glue W1, W2, and W3 to wing assembly. Sand W1 flush with inside surface of R1 and outside surface of R2. © 2003 Stevens AeroModel Page 16 5/8/2008...
- Page 16 Laminate the W7 pieces together in pairs of two to create the aileron servo block. Sand to fit and slide into provided holes on ribs R1 – Remember your orientation! – do not glue servo block in upside down. © 2003 Stevens AeroModel Page 17 5/8/2008...
- Page 17 1/32” music wire through each hole to verify that the torque rods, once installed, will move freely. If using the Dubro Micro Aileron System now is the time to install the torque tube sleeves by enlarging the holes to fit the poly tubing. © 2003 Stevens AeroModel Page 18 5/8/2008...
- Page 18 " length of Heat Shrink 1/32" ID tubing inside pocket Tube created by the lamination of parts A1, A3, and A4. This will act as a bearing for the torque rod and prevent binding. © 2003 Stevens AeroModel Page 19 5/8/2008...
- Page 19 – then build up your paint in light coats allowing each layer to dry completely before applying the second coat. APPLYING PAINT TO THICK WILL MELT AND DEFORM THE STYRENE – we recommend Testors® brand model paint. © 2003 Stevens AeroModel Page 20 5/8/2008...
- Page 20 Hardware. Secure pull / pull crimps with thin CA in addition to crimping! Mount battery with Velcro to top of wing forward of main spar. Mount receiver with Velcro to underside of turtle deck. © 2003 Stevens AeroModel Page 21 5/8/2008...
- Page 21 Updates to this manual along with FAQ’s and flight tips are continually updated on our web-site at www.stevensaero.com. For prompt answers to your inquiry we recommend contacting Stevens Aeromodel via e-mail. Comments and support questions will be handled in the order received. The e-mail address for technical support or missing kit items is support@stevensaero.com.
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