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Wing Span: 11.6 inches | Wing Area: 78 square inches | Average Flying Weight: 1.75 ounces
Build Instructions - Version 1.12 (revised 08.20.2015)

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  • Page 1 Wing Span: 11.6 inches | Wing Area: 78 square inches | Average Flying Weight: 1.75 ounces Build Instructions - Version 1.12 (revised 08.20.2015)
  • 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 1919, it came in behind a few other competitors, including the little Breda Pensuti Triplane. Although The Ricci Triplane is largely forgotten today, it can still take to the skies – in model form at least. The Stevens AeroModel Ricci Triplane UM features a modern kit design that builds trouble-free and quickly, thanks to modern design processes, pioneered by Stevens AeroModel.
  • 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 5 Build Instructions Sheet Wood Inventory (1 of 1) 1919 Ricci Triplane UM - Build Instructions © 2015 Stevens AeroModel, all rights reserved.! Page 5...
  • Page 6 Build Instructions Builder’s Notes 1919 Ricci Triplane UM - Build Instructions © 2015 Stevens AeroModel, all rights reserved.! Page 6...
  • Page 7 Please check our website for updates to these instructions before starting the build. To obtain downloads and updates for this model aircraft kit, please visit the product page at stevensaero.com 1919 Ricci Triplane UM - Build Instructions © 2015 Stevens AeroModel, all rights reserved.! Page 7...
  • Page 8 Fit and “tack glue” F10 to the notches in F9, and to the tabs at the top of F8. Use medium CA, to ensure that no glue fills the perforations on the crosspiece at the front of F10. 1919 Ricci Triplane UM - Build Instructions © 2015 Stevens AeroModel, all rights reserved.! Page 8...
  • Page 9 Step 2 Step 6 Receiver Tray F4 Etched Side Up! Step 3 Step 7 1/8 in. Neo-Magnet Step 4 Step 8 No glue on perforations! 1919 Ricci Triplane UM - Build Instructions © 2015 Stevens AeroModel, all rights reserved.! Page 9...
  • Page 10 Fit former F17 (sheet 02/10, 1/20 in. balsa) to the slots in the fuselage sides behind F16. Ensure that F17 is installed with the “Top” marking at the top of the fuselage. 1919 Ricci Triplane UM - Build Instructions © 2015 Stevens AeroModel, all rights reserved.! Page 10...
  • Page 11 Step 9 Step 13 F11b F11a Bottom View Step 10 Step 14 Bottom View Step 11 Step 15 Step 12 Step 16 Bottom View 1919 Ricci Triplane UM - Build Instructions © 2015 Stevens AeroModel, all rights reserved.! Page 11...
  • Page 12 Side View drawing on Detail Sheet 1 of 2. Set the cowl aside until required in the Covering and Painting steps in this manual. 1919 Ricci Triplane UM - Build Instructions © 2015 Stevens AeroModel, all rights reserved.! Page 12...
  • Page 13 Step 21 Etched Line Step 18 Step 22 F19a F19b F19c F19d Step 19 Step 22 Cont. Bottom View Step 20 Step 23 Bottom View 1919 Ricci Triplane UM - Build Instructions © 2015 Stevens AeroModel, all rights reserved.! Page 13...
  • Page 14 F10 when H1 is placed within the cockpit with the side etched “Bottom” facing down. Bond the magnet to H1 with CA. 1919 Ricci Triplane UM - Build Instructions © 2015 Stevens AeroModel, all rights reserved.! Page 14...
  • Page 15 Step 29 Curved Edge Step 26 Step 30 Tab/Notch Step 27 Step 31 H1 - Etched No glue in Side Up! perforations! 1/8 in. Neo-Magnet 1919 Ricci Triplane UM - Build Instructions © 2015 Stevens AeroModel, all rights reserved.! Page 15...

  • Page 16: Tail Surfaces

    Fit the tabs at the rear of ribs UW2 into the slots at the center rear of UW3. Bond only the rear of the ribs to UW3 with CA. 1919 Ricci Triplane UM - Build Instructions © 2015 Stevens AeroModel, all rights reserved.! Page 16...
  • Page 17 H2 Underneath! Top View Step 34 Step 38 Step 35 Step 39 Etched Side Up! Left 45 deg. Right Bond Top View Bottom View 1919 Ricci Triplane UM - Build Instructions © 2015 Stevens AeroModel, all rights reserved.! Page 17...
  • Page 18 Fit the completed ribs to the lower spar, part LW2 (sheet 10/10, 1/32 in. ply). Orient LW1a so that it is on the inside, and LW1b and LW1c are on the outside. 1919 Ricci Triplane UM - Build Instructions © 2015 Stevens AeroModel, all rights reserved.! Page 18...
  • Page 19 Step 44 Bond Bond Bottom View Step 41 Step 45 Bond Step 42 Step 46 LW1a Step 43 Step 47 LW1c LW1a LW1c Bottom View 1919 Ricci Triplane UM - Build Instructions © 2015 Stevens AeroModel, all rights reserved.! Page 19...
  • Page 20 Landing Gear Struts □ Make two sets of landing gear struts. Use medium CA to bond LG1 to LG2 (sheet 10/10, 1/32 in. ply). 1919 Ricci Triplane UM - Build Instructions © 2015 Stevens AeroModel, all rights reserved.! Page 20...
  • Page 21 Step 52 Bottom View Step 49 Step 53 Bottom View Bond Bond Bottom View Step 50 Step 54 Bond Bond Step 51 Step 55 1919 Ricci Triplane UM - Build Instructions © 2015 Stevens AeroModel, all rights reserved.! Page 21...
  • Page 22 Tail Surfaces - Apply covering on both sides, we used Antique White / Cream. If rigging the model, open the covering over the rigging holes with the sharp tip of a warm soldering iron or hobby knife. 1919 Ricci Triplane UM - Build Instructions © 2015 Stevens AeroModel, all rights reserved.! Page 22...
  • Page 23 No glue! Step 56 Cont. Step 59 Step 57 Step 60 Cover the top only! Step 57 Cont. Step 61 Bottom View Rigging Holes 1919 Ricci Triplane UM - Build Instructions © 2015 Stevens AeroModel, all rights reserved.! Page 23...
  • Page 24 R2 and E3 brown. All of these parts are located on sheet 10/10, 1/32 in. ply. □ Included in the kit are the materials to make a pair of Stevens AeroModel Ultra Micro Antique Wheels. Please see the last page of this manual for complete instructions. Cover the wheel covers to match the chosen color scheme.
  • Page 25 Step 63 Step 67 Middle Hole Step 64 Step 68 .015 Pushrod Wire Tape Bottom View Step 65 Step 69 Cover Exit Slot Bottom View 1919 Ricci Triplane UM - Build Instructions © 2015 Stevens AeroModel, all rights reserved.! Page 25...
  • Page 26 E3 (sheet 10/10, 1/32 in. ply) into the slot. Orient the hole at the end of the control horn is directly over the hinge line of the elevator. Bond with medium CA. 1919 Ricci Triplane UM - Build Instructions © 2015 Stevens AeroModel, all rights reserved.! Page 26...
  • Page 27 Spikes Right Side Spikes Bottom View Step 72 Step 76 Hump Bevelled side down! Top View Step 73 Step 77 Bottom View Left Bevel 1919 Ricci Triplane UM - Build Instructions © 2015 Stevens AeroModel, all rights reserved.! Page 27...

  • Page 28: Control Linkages

    Refer to the Pushrod Detail drawing on the Detail Sheet 2 of 2. Make two “Part Bs” from the remaining .015 pushrod wire. Trim the two “Part Bs” to an overall length of 3/4 in. 1919 Ricci Triplane UM - Build Instructions © 2015 Stevens AeroModel, all rights reserved.! Page 28...
  • Page 29 .015 in. Wire Bottom View Step 80 Step 84 3/8 in. 90 deg. Bond Step 81 Step 85 .015 Wire 3/4 in. Bond Bottom View 1919 Ricci Triplane UM - Build Instructions © 2015 Stevens AeroModel, all rights reserved.! Page 29...

  • Page 30: Landing Gear

    Wing Mounting □ Fit the central spar CS1 into the slots in the cockpit, immediately in front of the receiver tray. Bond with CA. 1919 Ricci Triplane UM - Build Instructions © 2015 Stevens AeroModel, all rights reserved.! Page 30...
  • Page 31 Step 90 Cont. Bottom View Bottom View Step 88 Step 91 1/32 in. Wire Bond Bottom View Step 89 Step 92 Optional Retainer DUB868 1919 Ricci Triplane UM - Build Instructions © 2015 Stevens AeroModel, all rights reserved.! Page 31...
  • Page 32 Congratulations! Your Ricci Triplane UM is now complete! Please proceed to the setup and preflight sections of this manual to prepare the model for its first flight. 1919 Ricci Triplane UM - Build Instructions © 2015 Stevens AeroModel, all rights reserved.!
  • Page 33 Step 97 Black Wire Bottom View Bottom View Step 94 Step 98 Bond Step 95 Step 99 Bond Bottom View Step 96 Step 100 1919 Ricci Triplane UM - Build Instructions © 2015 Stevens AeroModel, all rights reserved.! Page 33...
  • Page 34 Moving the elevator stick forward should move the elevator down. The Ricci Triplane UM was designed to be a very docile flyer. We set up our flight controls with fairly minimal throws. With the push rods connected, per the instructions in this manual, set the control throws...
  • Page 35 Fly the model to a comfortable “1 to 2 mistakes high altitude”, reduce throttle to stop the climb, then trim the model for straight-and-level flight at a comfortable cruise speed. The Ricci Triplane UM typically cruises at just over one-half throttle.
  • Page 36 Ultra Micro - Antique Wheels Locate parts: ☐ 2 Parts Wa, 3/32 in. balsa wheel centers (*) o-ring ☐ 2 Tires, O-ring #218 (5020) ☐ 2 Wheel bearing, aluminum tube, 1/16 in. x 1/4 in. (2010) ☐ 4 Parts Wb, 1/16 in. balsa wheel outer (sheet 08/10, 1/16 in. balsa) o-ring Wheels 1 1.