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- Page 1 Historic Wings 1:72 Metal Kit of the © Copyright unknown 1906 Santos Dumont 14 bis History, Notes and Assembly Instructions...
- Page 2 Wing loading: 1.2 lb/ft² (5.7 kg/m²) Introduction This Historic Wings kit is made from etched brass for the main structure, with cast metal detail parts. The flying surfaces can be covered with the tissue paper supplied, although many modellers may prefer to leave the structure uncovered to show the details.
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Page 3: Parts List
Parts List Cast Metal Etched metal Ballast tank - left ..... 1 off Fret 1 - brass ......1 off Ballast tank - right . - Page 4 Fret 3 LOWER WINGS UPPER WINGS ELEVATOR CONTROL Fret 4 CENTRE MAIN WHEEL (1 spare) SPOKE DISCS TAIL WHEEL SPOKE DISCS BASKET 14bis STENCIL ASSEMBLE THE SPOKED WHEELS A Drill a 1/16”/1.5mm diameter hole through the centre of the female form tool as shown in Figure 1 below.
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Page 5: Fuselage Assembly
C Form each spoke disc. (1) Put each disc into the appropriate cavity (large or small diameter) in the female form tool. (2) Put the appropriate male form tool into the cavity and press the disc into a cone. Figure 2 shows a vice being used to compress the form tool. Figure 2 (3) Remove the form tool from the vice and remove the formed disc of spokes. -
Page 6: Wing Assembly
E Fold the centre section frame to a square section, then bond the joint to give a strong joint. F Fold the four locating lugs on each of the forward and rear engine mounts. G Attach the engine mounts and engine bearers in position. H Attach the centre section frame to the fuselage as shown in Figure 4. -
Page 7: Empennage Assembly
E Attach the aileron to the forward edge of the two interplane frames. F Do steps 3 D and 3 E again, and assemble the left wing assembly. 4 EMPENNAGE ASSEMBLY A Remove the elevators and rudders from the fret and remove any burrs from the attachment tags. - Page 8 C Put the left wing assembly in position. Engage the slots in the wing spars with those in the wing ribs and attach the right wing assembly. Bond the joints and leave the assembly until the adhesive has cured. D Make sure it is straight, then cut a length of stainless steel wire to make the elevator pivot.
- Page 9 (2) Put the axle through one main wheel assembly, then put it through the holes in the centre section frame. Put the other main wheel assembly on the axle and bond it in place. E Tail wheel and leg. (1) Fold the tail wheel arm and leg as shown in Figure 9. (2) Cut a piece of wire for the tail wheel axle.
- Page 10 The manufacturers reserve the right to alter parts; add to, or delete parts without prior notification in the interests of quality control, production, or product improvement. This kit is manufactured in the United Kingdom by Aircraft In Miniature Limited 19, Watling Street, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV11 6JJ, England Email: info@aim72.co.uk - Web site: www.aim72.co.uk...
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