Stevens AeroModel SCRAM! Manual

Stevens AeroModel SCRAM! Manual

1/2a electric control line combat

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SCRAM!
1/2A Electric Control Line Combat by Stevens AeroModel
Length 12 inches | Span 18 inches | Wing Area 100 inches
2
| Flying Weight 4 - 4.5 oz.
Version 12/24/2009
SCRAM! © 2009 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved.
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  • Page 1 SCRAM! 1/2A Electric Control Line Combat by Stevens AeroModel Length 12 inches | Span 18 inches | Wing Area 100 inches | Flying Weight 4 - 4.5 oz. Version 12/24/2009 SCRAM! © 2009 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved. Page 1 of 25...
  • Page 2: Product Support

    CONTACT WITH, OR FLYING TOO CLOSE TO, ELECTRIC POWER LINES. 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.
  • Page 3: Kit Contents

    Low Tack Painters Masking Tape Small Needle Nose Pliers Design Master Aerosol Paint Small Round Nose Jewelers Pliers X-ACTO Pin Vise Set [XAC7155] ZONA 4 in 1 Saw Set [ZON35251] Scissors SCRAM! © 2009 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved. Page 3 of 25...
  • Page 4 General Assembly Instructions Thank you, for purchasing this Stevens AeroModel SCRAM!, 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 5: Wing Construction

    BOND AT THIS TIME. Bond together both ribs R1 with medium CA. Fit gussets W4 to trailing edge and R1 Align carefully, match at notches and profile. assembly. Align and bond. SCRAM! © 2009 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved. Page 6 of 25...
  • Page 6 Note that W6R will “dovetail” into W6L as illustrated below. Dry fit left R2 to trailing edge and W6L. DO NOT BOND. Fit ribs R3 and R4 to trailing edge. Tack with thin CA. SCRAM! © 2009 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved. Page 7 of 25...
  • Page 7 Align and bond TL3 ton top of TL2 parts with joints with CA. thick CA. Ensure that lead-out slots are not blocked with CA. SCRAM! © 2009 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved. Page 8 of 25...
  • Page 8 With wing tip fit flush to rib R4, leading edge, and trailing edge, bond with medium CA. Use a razor saw to trim the excess leading edge stock at left and right wing tips. SCRAM! © 2009 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved. Page 9 of 25...
  • Page 9 Fit W4 cap strip to top of rib R1 assembly. Bond W2 leading edge sheeting first, only Bond against leading edge sheeting first. to top of the 1/4 in. leading edge stock. SCRAM! © 2009 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved. Page 10 of 25...
  • Page 10 Fit and bond ply W7 pushrod exit centered to R1 ribs as illustrated. Invert wing and remove stand off tabs. Note there are two tabs on R1 assembly. SCRAM! © 2009 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved. Page 11 of 25...
  • Page 11 Strap can not be trailing edge of wing square. Gently sand the installed after wing is covered. rest of the wing smooth with 600 grit sand paper. SCRAM! © 2009 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved. Page 12 of 25...
  • Page 12 Bond with Install one aluminum crimp tube to wire then medium CA. and trim tubes flush with tip. thread wire through outside hole in bellcrank. SCRAM! © 2009 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved. Page 13 of 25...
  • Page 13 W6L mount. Gently tube and secure with a drop of medium CA snug down screw until bellcrank is free of glue at each end of crimp. wobble but rotates smoothly. SCRAM! © 2009 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved. Page 14 of 25...
  • Page 14: Stabilizer Assembly

    2-3 in. of lead-out wire beyond wing tip. Bond 1/32 in. ply part E2 within recessed pockets to both E1a and E1b with thick CA. With lead-outs complete, cover wing using AeroLITE or AeroFILM. SCRAM! © 2009 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved. Page 15 of 25...
  • Page 15 Do not sand away assembly contained by the holes in E2. the notch in the leading edge of the elevator. Secure with thin CA glue. SCRAM! © 2009 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved. Page 16 of 25...
  • Page 16: Motor Mount

    “U” of the mount. with medium CA glue. Test fit mount to wing leading edge centered Using medium CA glue bond M2b atop M2a. at rib R1. DO NOT GLUE. SCRAM! © 2009 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved. Page 17 of 25...
  • Page 17: Final Assembly

    AeroLITE or AeroFILM. Remove covering tape and glue rod thoroughly to horizontal from notch at leading edge of stabilizer. stabilizer. ENSURE THAT NO GLUE ENTERS ALUM. BEARING AT PIVOT. SCRAM! © 2009 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved. Page 18 of 25...
  • Page 18 R1. Bond fin to wing with medium CA glue. Before glue sets ensure that horizontal stabilizer is square to wing. It is not suggested to remove covering on wing for install of fin. SCRAM! © 2009 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved. Page 19 of 25...
  • Page 19 Thicker “Legs” SCRAM! © 2009 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved. Page 20 of 25...
  • Page 20 Quickly clear the flight circle after launch. Your SCRAM! is ready to fly! Tie your combat ribbon off to the control horn and go fly! SCRAM! © 2009 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved. Page 21 of 25...
  • Page 21 SCRAM! © 2009 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved. Page 22 of 25...
  • Page 22 Snug the screw down to prevent the line from slipping during use. Attach a connector to each line using a “Fisherman’s Knot” as detailed in the drawing at right. SCRAM! © 2009 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved. Page 23 of 25...
  • Page 23 - we recommend begin another flight. first flights be no more than 1 minute in duration.. Inspect Battery for full charge. Never begin a flight with a partially charged battery. SCRAM! © 2009 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved. Page 24 of 25...
  • Page 24 Stevens AeroModel staff using any of the following methods: E-Mail - support@stevensaero.com RCGroups.com - Forum Build Threads Facebook.com - Search for Stevens AeroModel Phone - 719-387-4187 M-F 10A-5P MST SCRAM! © 2009 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved. Page 25 of 25...

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