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- Page 1 Build Instructions stevensaero.com mini pond A PondFlyer™ For Smaller Watering Holes Length: 14 inches | Beam: 5.5 square inches | Weight: 6-8 ounces R1.16 (revised 11.06.2014) © 2013 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved. Page 1 of 25...
- Page 2 Build Instructions Product Support 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.
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Page 3: Water Rudder
Build Instructions Kit Inventory ☐ Laser Cut Wood (9 Sheets - See “Sheet Wood Inventory” on following pages) ☐ Illustrated Instruction Manual (No plan set is required nor included for completion of this model) ☐ Large Hardware Bag 1 - Nylon Radio Hatch Twist Latch (Laser Cut) 1 - “F12”... - Page 4 Build Instructions Suggested Items To Complete This Model Many of the following items will be available at your local hobby shop. For your convenience Stevens AeroModel stocks all of the power system components and most of the required and optional building supplies.
- Page 5 Build Instructions Sheet Wood Inventory (1 of 1) © 2013 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved. Page 5 of 25...
- Page 6 Build Instructions Builders Notes © 2013 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved. Page 6 of 25...
- Page 7 Build Instructions General Assembly Instructions Thank you, for purchasing this Stevens AeroModel WaterBoard Mini™. A design that is certain to entertain both airplane and boat building enthusiasts alike. This PondFlyer™ 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 boat kits, save countless hours of measuring, cutting, sanding, and fitting.
- Page 8 Build Instructions Begin Hull Construction ☐ Assemble ribs R3 from sub assembly parts ☐ Assemble R1 from parts R1a/b. Now, R3a, R3b, and R3c. Bond sub assembly Starting at the bow of the boat key balsa parts with thin or medium CA glue. formers F1, F2, F3, F4, F5, F6, with ply former F7 at the stern to, balsa ribs R1.
- Page 9 Build Instructions Hull Construction Continued ☐ Fit and bond the 1/16” plywood battery tray ☐ Invert assembly and install F11 to fit along the BT1 spanning formers F3, F4, and F5. First, bottom of F7, inside and outside ribs R1, and key BT1 to notch in F5 then bow F3 forward R3.
- Page 10 Build Instructions Hull Construction Continued ☐ Seal area illustrated below with a minimum of 3 coats of lacquer spray. Remove mask. Bottom View ☐ Support hull assembly against a flat work Bottom View surface rocking up onto the bow to flatten F13 ply bottom against the F16 basswood nose stock then bond with CA glue.
- Page 11 Build Instructions Hull Construction Continued ☐ Test fit the D1, upper decking assembly, to ☐ Working back from the bow of the boat bond the hull with the dashed etch lines down. all intersections of formers, ribs, and hull Make any adjustments to the tabs and bottom aft of former F2.
- Page 12 Build Instructions Hull Construction Continued ☐ Fill gap between deck and basswood leading ☐ Lay in a thin bead of medium CA glue within edge with a high quality balsa filler. Use filler the seams of hull where R3 ribs and D1 to fill any other gaps at tab and notch decking come together.
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Page 13: Motor Mount
Build Instructions Motor Mount ☐ Knock the top edge of M4 flat with a sanding ☐ Locate part M2 and make a decision about block to allow part M5 to fit flush with the top the servo you will be using. If you will be surfaces of the motor mount assembly. - Page 14 Build Instructions Electronics Hatch Assembly ☐ Prior to assembly of the Electronics Hatch ☐ Place one #4 Flat Washer on top of hatch locate ply parts H1 and H2. Sand both sides cover, centered over pivot hole for latch of parts and the edges of H1 round to prevent assembly.
- Page 15 Build Instructions Air Rudder Tip: Minimize mis-alignment of the ☐ Laminate/glue the rudder mounting tabs C1 laminations by inserting one or both of the and control horn C2 from two layers of rudder mounting tabs or control horns within identical shaped, but cross grained 1/32 the slots at the leading edge of the rudder.
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Page 16: Final Assembly
Build Instructions Sealing and Finishing with DEFT Final Assembly ☐ Seal the grain! The plywood bottom requires ☐ Apply self-stick gasket material to top of hull little sealing of the grain, in-fact, just a few matching pre-drilled holes in gasket to those coats of DEFT lacquer spray will smooth it out in the hull. - Page 17 Build Instructions Final Assembly Continued ☐ Mount rudder servo using hardware supplied ☐ Insert the motor leads from the ESC through by servo manufacture. Temporarily connect the motor mount and connect to the motor. servo to radio and center electronically. Tip: Waterproof the motor/esc electrical connections with a length of 3/32”...
- Page 18 Build Instructions Final Assembly Continued ☐ Trim your servo control horn so that when ☐ Use a 5/64” hex driver to secure motor mount installed as illustrated it will not drag along the to hull using 7 of the provided #2 x 3/8” hull of the boat.
- Page 19 Build Instructions Final Assembly Continued ☐ Rudder is retained to rudder post with second ☐ Center the hatch cover to hatch gasket then rubber bushing as illustrated. slide the “hooks” of the cover forward until cover seats properly compressing Rubber Bushing forward part of the hatch gasket.
- Page 20 Build Instructions Final Assembly Continued Complete! ...continued from previous page. Congratulations, your WaterBoard Mini complete! Grab the Navy Seals (more on that Note: Installing #2 x 7/16 in. screws too later) and report to your local watering hole! tight will impair the operation of the latch, deform the hatch, and ultimately lead to water leaks.
- Page 21 Build Instructions Water Rudder (R1.16 Update) ☐ Now loop one mini rubber band around the The following steps describe the installation of the C2 control horn on the air rudder and down to Water Rudder. Water rudder is optional not the hook of the water rudder.
- Page 22 Build Instructions exception. These boats should be run only in Going WaterBoarding! the calmest of waters. Unlike flying small model aircraft, where the wind sends you In preparation for your WaterBoard™ outing bring packing, I’ve found that even when the wind is the following items with you to ensure success: kicking up chop on the water there is still a calm spot to be found (usually towards the...
- Page 23 Build Instructions power system and two cell 7.4V battery your becomes clear that you may find yourself WaterBoard Mini™ will be on the ragged edge of stranded with a dead pack while in the water. flight through high speed turns and may flip if a gust of wind catches it.
- Page 24 Build Instructions actually roll out or against the turn even to the Tuning / Troubleshooting point of flipping over. Begin by verifying that the rudder is moving equal Boat dives and will not plane amounts right and left and adjust if necessary. Tuning should be performed on calm days so as This is a pretty rare condition when built and to minimize the influence of wind on the craft.
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Page 25: Contact Information
Build Instructions expect to trade some of your speed in turns for Contact Information more controllable/predictable track. As the WaterBoard Mini™ rudder assembly is easy to We are happy to address your support questions change in the field tuning adjustments may be and eager to see your finished product.
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