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It is extremely important to us that you and those around you remain safe while building and flying Microaces kits. Please take note of the following notices of safety. Microaces Aero kits contain parts and packaging unsuitable for handling by small children.
KIT PARTS Sheet Parts 1 x 2mm Laser cut Depron airframe 1 x 1mm printed & laser cut Depron fuselage 2 x 1mm printed & laser cut Depron flight surfaces 1 x 200 micron printed & laser cut polypropylene 1 x polyester sticker sheet 1 x 0.8mm laser cut plywood motor mount Loose Parts 1 x piano wire elevator control rod...
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SCORING & BEVELING GUIDE #1 Always score on the UNPRINTED side of the Depron unless otherwise directed Not to Scale Score Lines Method for scoring 1mm Depron To Scale Using a straight edge as a guide, score the depron with the reverse side of a craft knife or a ball point pen.
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SCORING & BEVELING GUIDE #2 Method for scoring 1mm Depron Using a straight edge as a guide, score the depron with the reverse side of a craft knife or a ball point pen. If you haven’t used this technique before it is essential that you practice using a scrap or spare piece of 1mm Depron prior to processing any kit components.
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Classic Wing SCORING & BEVELING GUIDE #3 No scoring on Z10 or Z11 & Z11* * Z11 not illustrated...
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SCORING & BEVELING GUIDE #4 Patriot II Wing No scoring on Z10 or Z11 & Z11* * Z11 not illustrated...
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STAGE 1 AIRFRAME The plastic parts used in the airframe are there to increase the strength of the structure in vital areas whilst still providing some flexibility. Apply a thin layer of adhesive to the plastic part and attach immediately to allow some wiggle time to get the parts lined up.
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For best fit, sand bevel into rear of keel...
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STAGE 1 AIRFRAME Ø 4mm x 1mm magnets STAGE 2 FUSELAGE Step 1 Dry fit before gluing Bevel & Score before installation - See Scoring & Bevelling guide #1 Fold undercarriage legs out of the way during this stage of the installation.
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STAGE 2 FUSELAGE Step 2 Dry fit before gluing Step 3 Step 4...
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Step 5 Dry fit before gluing Bevel & Score before installation - See Scoring & Bevelling guide #2 Step 6 Bevel & Score before installation - See Scoring & Bevelling guide #2 Step 7...
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STAGE 3 TAIL Carbon Fibre 1mm x 0.4mm x 160mm ~1 mm...
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STAGE 7 NOSE Ensure the magnets are correctly oriented before installation. Do this by matching them to the magnets installed in the fuselage before installing it here. Ø 4mm x 1mm magnet Ø 4mm x 1mm magnet...
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STAGE 8 WHEELS Sponge Tyre 3D printed hub Carbon Fibre Axle 3D printed hub Sponge Tyre 3D printed hub 3D printed hub...
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STAGE 9 CONTROLS Microaces AIO 5CH Receiver* Motor Gearbox* Self Adhesive double sided pad* Prop Adapter* Propeller* Parts included in Scrappee flight pack. Not included in kit only option P9 & P10...
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Un-hook the control wire from the control horn, pull out of the fuselage and complete the hook bend for the servo arm. Trim hook to 4mm in length. Connect motor here Microaces AIO 5CH Receiver Control Wire...
STAGE 10 FINISHING TOUCHES Velcro strip Position for Battery placement on Velcro strip. Place corresponding Nose Hatch Velcro onto battery.
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STAGE 10 FINISHING TOUCHES Centre of Gravity (CoG) With all the electronics installed including the battery, the CoG should be around the apex of the top wing as shown on the diagram below. Balance on finger tips to see if the aircraft blances at this point. Before adding any weight it is advisable to perform a glide test.
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