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- Page 1 - 1 – CAP 232 A 1:8 Scale SPEED 300 POWERED AEROBAT S300/S300 SPT (R2.05) Span 36.45” / Length 33.3” / Area 245 Sq.” / Weight 14.5-16.5oz Copyright 2005 Stevens AeroModel...
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Page 2: Warranty
Further, Stevens AeroModel reserves the right to change or modify this warranty without notice. In that Stevens AeroModel has no control over the final assembly or material used for final assembly, no liability shall be assumed nor accepted for any damage resulting from the use by the user of the final user-assembled product. - Page 3 Hacker A20-20L / Direct Drive / 9x5 E Prop / 11.1v 1320mAh Thunder Power PL LiPoly – requires motor adapter. Items You May Need: Thin and Thick CA (super glue) Five Minute Epoxy Wax Paper or Plastic Wrap Razor Blade(s) Rat-Tail File Clear Tape Balsa Wood Filler Copyright 2005 Stevens AeroModel...
- Page 4 GENERAL ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS: Thank you, for purchasing this Stevens Aeromodel 1:8 Scale CAP 232 – Park Flyer. This kit provides the builder and pilot a refreshing change of pace from heavy “ARF” style plywood box airframe construction and blends stick and tissue design methods of the past with state of the art CAD technology and precision interlocking laser cut parts;...
- Page 5 Join F16A and F16B over plan sheet to create part F16 (fuselage side sheeting). Assemble formers F4, F5, and F6. Join over plan sheet F4A, F4B, F4C, F4D, F5A, F5B, F5C, F5D, F6A, F6B, F6C. Copyright 2005 Stevens AeroModel...
- Page 6 SR3 (balsa) radio tray to the notches in the servo rail parts. Refer to plan sheet for more detail. Install formers F3, F3A, F3B, F3C, and completed servo rail assembly (Site fuselage construction over plan sheet top view to ensure straight and true assembly.) Copyright 2005 Stevens AeroModel...
- Page 7 Test fit and secure fuselage brace pieces F16. Parts F16 keys to the top of F3C and the fuselage sides (See Illustration). HS-55 Glue F14 1/8” stringers to top of F1, F2, F3, F3A. Install 1/16” Plywood BT1 Battery tray Copyright 2005 Stevens AeroModel...
- Page 8 F5 and F6 then glue F5 and F6 to fuselage sides. Only glue F13 where it makes contact with F4, F5, and F6 – Do not glue F13 to fuselage sides at this time! 13. Test fit former F7. Capture aft section of F13 between fuselage sides, again do not glue at this time. Copyright 2005 Stevens AeroModel...
- Page 9 (align edges with aft end of fuselage – refer to plan sheet for more detail. 16. Laminate F10 in position over aft section of fuselage. Important - Key F10 to top of F7 and tab into F6. Copyright 2005 Stevens AeroModel...
- Page 10 20. Test fit horizontal stabilizer in the slot created between F10 and F8. Snug F6 against F12/F8 assembly – remove horizontal stab and glue. Finish gluing parts F8 and F9. 21. Glue F12/F8 assembly to F4 and F5. Copyright 2005 Stevens AeroModel...
- Page 11 23. Sheet fuselage sides with F16. F16A F16B 24. Sheet fuselage top/front with F17A and F17B. Test fit – then secure one end with thin CA. Next, gradually tack down the sheets to the formers with thick CA. Copyright 2005 Stevens AeroModel...
- Page 12 CA. Next, gradually tack down the sheets to the formers with thick CA. The turtle deck will run long and extend beyond former F3D. Finally, trim and sand leading edge of turtle deck sheeting flush with the front of F3D. Copyright 2005 Stevens AeroModel...
- Page 13 “GWS” to mount the GWS EPS-300C/EPS-400C motor systems (The lower 10mmx10mm mount holes should be used when mounting the optional Stevens AeroModel Hacker B20L and Mega 16/15/x modular plywood motor adapters). The fit will be snug through formers F1 and F2 – go easy here sand slightly if required.
- Page 14 - 16 – 1/16" Ply Battery Tray Stevens AeroModel Motor Adapter - Hacker B20L 4:1 - Mega 16/15/x Direct (Supports a wide variety of popular brushless motors.) Wing Assemble wing upside down - all rib pieces have built in jig and allow for a straight and true wing final assembly when built in this fashion.
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- Page 16 There should be some friction – but the fit should not be overly snug (remember you may want to remove the landing gear from the wing at some point). If the fit is too snug sand the 3/32” balsa piece down and test the fit once again. Repeat until the block slides in with minimal friction. Copyright 2005 Stevens AeroModel...
- Page 17 Double center joint of Wing Spar with S3 opposite landing gear block. 10. Test assemble W6, W7, and W8 (reference photo and plans for fitment of W8 to W6 and W7) then glue to the main spar and rib R3. Copyright 2005 Stevens AeroModel...
- Page 18 12. Once satisfied wit the fit make sure the wing is resting upside down on table and all rib jigs are flat with table surface. Glue W1, W1A, and W2 to wing assembly. Sand W1 flush with inside surface of R1 and outside surface of R6. 13. Install W1B and W1C in position between ribs R1 and R1. Copyright 2005 Stevens AeroModel...
- Page 19 17. Finnish wing assembly by carefully removing alignment jigs/risers from tops of wing ribs – cut / sand turbulators and leading edge flush with ends of wing - sand leading edge round to shape of airfoil and sand/taper the center section leading edge to achieve a flush fit with the fuselage. Copyright 2005 Stevens AeroModel...
- Page 20 The remaining 1/4” square stock creates your hinge line. Refer to plan sheet for location of aileron ribs. Do not glue A2 Control Horns in – this is done after covering. Aileron Control Horn Assembly Detail. " Sq. Leading Edge " Stock Control Horns " Stock 1/32" Plywood Copyright 2005 Stevens AeroModel...
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Page 21: Wheel Pants
WP5A backing plate and provided #0 - 3/16” screws. Place a dab of thin CA on the outer most portion of the axle where it comes in contact with the wheel pant. Copyright 2005 Stevens AeroModel... -
Page 22: Tail Wheel
Detail of cowl fitment to fuselage. COWL FUSELAGE Drill out dimple in molded part to 1/8" Cut 3/32" Channel from dimple in molded part to back side of cowl Cowl slides over fuselage and clips to wing dowl for secure fit. Copyright 2005 Stevens AeroModel... -
Page 23: Final Assembly
11. Slip the 1/32” ply aileron control horn (A2) into the appropriate position on the aileron. Secure with a dab of thin CA. 12. Install tail-skid or (tail wheel assembly if you made one) - secure with 5-Minute epoxy. For tail wheel assembly: refer to plan sheet for appropriate installation. 13. Install main gear. Copyright 2005 Stevens AeroModel... -
Page 24: First Flight
Choose a calm day for your maiden trim flight! Slowly advance throttle – within a few feet you will be airborne. The Cap 232 slows down nicely for landings; however, make your first landings with slight power-on until you are familiar with the aircraft’s stall.
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