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Sawn Craft Zero 32 Assembly And Setup Manual

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Zero 32
Assembly and Setup Manual
Specifications
Recommended Power System
Wingspan
32"
ESC
10A Brushless
Overall Length
31.9"
Motor
100 watt out runner (24g)
2
Wing Area
233.7 in
Servo
4x 5g Micro
Flying Weight
8.2oz / 235g
RX
6-Channel (4-ch minimum)
Intended Use
Indoor/Outdoor
Battery
450mAh 3S 11.1V 25C LiPo (or similar)
Revised 2016-04-18

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  • Page 1 Zero 32 Assembly and Setup Manual Specifications Recommended Power System Wingspan 32” 10A Brushless Overall Length 31.9” Motor 100 watt out runner (24g) Wing Area 233.7 in Servo 4x 5g Micro Flying Weight 8.2oz / 235g 6-Channel (4-ch minimum) Intended Use...
  • Page 2 Thank you from Sawn Craft. Thank you for purchasing the Sawn Craft Zero 32 aircraft kit, the first 32" offering in our Front Yard Fighters Series! Like the full-scale A6M Zero, in your hands is a remarkably versatile airplane designed to deliver a pleasure cruiser with an incredible look in the air.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents 1 Introduction 1.1 Style Conventions 1.2 Required Tools & Supplies 1.3 Required Parts for Completion 1.4 Included Parts Description 2 Assembly Instructions 2.1 Parts Sheet Removal 2.2 Fuselage Components Assembly 2.3 Control Surface Hinging 2.4 Lower Component Assembly 2.5 Landing Gear Assembly 2.6 Upper Vertical Fuselage Installation 2.7 Electronics Installation...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Sawn Craft Zero 32 Manual 4/18/16 1 Introduction NOTE: This manual is available on Sawn-Craft.com under the Support tab. Once there, you can view and print this manual in a larger size at your convenience. The contents of this manual assume the operator will have the following prerequisites: ...

  • Page 5: Required Parts For Completion

    Sawn Craft Zero 32 Manual 4/18/16 Sawn Craft recommends the use of Beacon Foam-Tac adhesive for the construction of this model due to its strength, light weight, and easy use. Foam-Tac can be purchased by visiting the Building Supplies tab on Sawn-Craft.com...

  • Page 6: Included Parts Description

    Sawn Craft Zero 32 Manual 4/18/16 1.4 Included Parts Description Please inspect your kit and ensure that all listed parts are present and undamaged. If you find missing parts or signs of damage please contact Support@Sawn-Craft.com for assistance. 30” Carbon Strip...

  • Page 7: Assembly Instructions

    Sawn Craft Zero 32 Manual 4/18/16 2 Assembly Instructions 2.1 Parts Sheet Removal  Parts Required: o Kit Parts Sheets Using a sharp hobby knife carefully cut the foam parts out of the sheets. The small tabs holding the parts into the sheet can sometimes be tricky to find so if you have trouble removing a part from the sheet keep looking for that last tab.

  • Page 8: Fuselage Components Assembly

    Sawn Craft Zero 32 Manual 4/18/16 2.2 Fuselage Components Assembly  Parts Required: o Horizontal Fuselage Nose, Middle, & Tail o Upper Vertical Fuselage Nose, Middle, & Tail o Lower Vertical Fuselage Nose & Tail o 3mm Long Gusset Halves Using Foam-Tac, glue the Horizontal Fuselage Nose, Middle, &...

  • Page 9: Control Surface Hinging

    Sawn Craft Zero 32 Manual 4/18/16 2.3 Control Surface Hinging  Parts Required: o Horizontal Fuselage o Upper Vertical Fuselage o Wing (2x) o Aileron (2x) o Rudder o Elevator Bevel the hinged control surfaces (ailerons, rudder, & elevator) along the bottom edge of the ailerons and elevator and down the left side of the rudder, using steel rulers and fresh single-edge razor blades.
  • Page 10 Sawn Craft Zero 32 Manual 4/18/16 Make glue hinges. Pin to the building board each of the hinged parts, with bevel cut down against the building board. Locate the parts with the mating surfaces gently touching. Run the smallest possible bead of foam glue along each seam. Run a finger along each seam to push the glue between the mating parts.

  • Page 11: Lower Component Assembly

    Sawn Craft Zero 32 Manual 4/18/16 2.4 Lower Component Assembly  Parts Required: o Wing Assembly (2 each) o Horizontal Fuselage Assembly o Lower Vertical Fuselage o Upper Vertical Fuselage Assembly o 9” Carbon Strip o 27” Carbon Strip o Plywood Control Horns (4 each) o 6.5”...

  • Page 12: Landing Gear Assembly

    Sawn Craft Zero 32 Manual 4/18/16 2.5 Landing Gear Assembly  Parts Required: o Main Assembly o 7” Carbon Rod o 35mm Wheel (2 each) o 24” Thread Install the axle to complete the landing gear. Slide the wheels on the remaining carbon fiber rod and make sure they spin freely.

  • Page 13: Upper Vertical Fuselage Installation

    Sawn Craft Zero 32 Manual 4/18/16 2.6 Upper Vertical Fuselage Installation  Parts Required: o Main Assembly o Upper Vertical Fuselage Assembly o 3" Carbon Rod Glue the upper vertical fuselage component in place and hold in position with T-pins until the glue dries.

  • Page 14: Electronics Installation

    Sawn Craft Zero 32 Manual 4/18/16 2.7 Electronics Installation  Parts Required: o 24g Brushless Motor o 10A ESC o 4+ channel Receiver o 4x 5g Servos o 2x 40cm servo extensions The power and radio components you select to install in your Front Yard Fighters kit will likely be similar to the below photo.
  • Page 15 Sawn Craft Zero 32 Manual 4/18/16 BUILDER'S TIP: Bend T-pins into Z-bend shape in order to use them to hold components and other large areas securely. 3) If your rudder and elevator servos fit in the pre-cut slots, great! If they are larger, carefully trim away a little foam with a sharp hobby knife.
  • Page 16 Sawn Craft Zero 32 Manual 4/18/16 5) Select from the spacers provided in the kit the combination that locates the front of the motor case flush with the front of the fuselage. Make sure the propeller has plenty of clearance. Glue the spacers and motor mount in place with foam glue.
  • Page 17 Sawn Craft Zero 32 Manual 4/18/16 7) Solder the wires to the motor and the ESC, shortening the wires as desired to make a clean installation. Solder the battery connector to the ESC. Run the ESC radio connector to the receiver.

  • Page 18: Gusset Installation

    Sawn Craft Zero 32 Manual 4/18/16 2.8 Gusset Installation  Parts Required: o Main Assembly o 3mm EPP Gussets (2 long, 2 short) BUILDING TIP: The wires from the rudder and elevator servos will be concealed neatly under the fuselage side braces.

  • Page 19: Painting/Decorating

    Sawn Craft Zero 32 Manual 4/18/16 2.9 Painting/Decorating  Parts Required: o Main Assembly o Paint, markers, decals, etc. One of the beauties of this aircraft is that you have the opportunity to finish it with the look that you desire.

  • Page 20: Setup And Tuning

    Sawn Craft Zero 32 Manual 4/18/16 3 Setup and Tuning 3.1 Center of Gravity Probably no other step is as important to having a sweet-flying airplane as locating the fore-and-aft balance point, CG, center of gravity in the correct spot. Too far forward makes for sluggish performance.

  • Page 21: Control Throws And Expo

    Sawn Craft Zero 32 Manual 4/18/16 3.3 Control Throws & Expo By altering the amount of control throw the surfaces have you can fine-tune the handling and performance. Below are the recommended settings as tested that will provide a successful flying experience.

  • Page 22: Repairs & Spare Parts

    Sawn Craft Zero 32 Manual 4/18/16 3.6 Repairs & Spare Parts Due to this models extremely light weight, it is surprisingly durable! If a part of the model is damaged it can typically be repaired using small pieces of packaging tape or by gluing using Beacon Foam Tac.

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