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Sawn Craft Micro Eurofighter Assembly And Setup Manual

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Micro Eurofighter Assembly
and Setup Manual
Specifications
Recommended Power System
Wingspan
12"
RX/ESC/Servo
Spektrum AR6400 (or similar)
Overall Length
17.28"
Parkzone P-51 Motor & Gearbox (PKZ3624)
2
Wing Area
66.86 in
Motor
or
Flying Weight
1.1oz
Hobbyzone Champ Motor & Gearbox (HBZ4930)
Intended Use
Indoor/Calm Winds
Battery
160mAh 1S 3.7V 25C LiPo (or similar)
Revised 2014-09-07

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  • Page 1 Micro Eurofighter Assembly and Setup Manual Specifications Recommended Power System Wingspan 12” RX/ESC/Servo Spektrum AR6400 (or similar) Overall Length 17.28” Parkzone P-51 Motor & Gearbox (PKZ3624) Wing Area 66.86 in Motor Flying Weight 1.1oz Hobbyzone Champ Motor & Gearbox (HBZ4930)
  • Page 2 Thank you from Sawn Craft. Thank you for purchasing the Sawn Craft Micro Eurofighter aircraft. Like the full-scale Eurofighter, in your hands is a remarkably versatile airplane designed to deliver a pleasure cruiser with an incredible look. The lightweight and rigid XPS and carbon construction makes it possible for you to experience a wide performance envelope.

  • 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 Fuselage Lamination 2.2 Wing Reinforcement Lamination 2.3 Elevator/Elevon & Rudder Hinging 2.4 Skid Installation 2.5 Fuselage Installation 2.6 Vertical Stabilizer Installation 2.7 Electronics Installation...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Sawn Craft Micro Eurofighter Manual 1 Introduction The contents of this manual assume the operator will have the following prerequisites:  Understanding of all appropriate safety procedures and requirements  The ability to follow written procedures and possess basic hobby building skills 1.1 Style Conventions...

  • Page 5: Required Parts For Completion

    Sawn Craft Micro Eurofighter Manual Sawn Craft recommends the use of Beacon Foam-Tac adhesive and 3M Blenderm Hinge Tape for the construction of this model due to its strength, light weight, and easy use. Both Blenderm and Foam- Tac can be purchased by visiting the...

  • Page 6: Included Parts Description

    Sawn Craft Micro Eurofighter Manual 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. Main Wing KFm Step...

  • Page 7: Assembly Instructions

    Sawn Craft Micro Eurofighter Manual 2 Assembly Instructions 2.1 Fuselage Lamination  Parts Required: o Fuselage Half (2 each) o 6” 0.083” Carbon Rod Lay both fuselage halves flat on the table with the recessed slot facing up. Apply a bead of glue around the entire perimeter of one of the fuselage halves.

  • Page 8: Wing Reinforcement Lamination

    Sawn Craft Micro Eurofighter Manual 2.2 Wing Reinforcement Lamination  Parts Required: o Main Wing o KFm Step Lay the main wing on the table with the front-to-back vertical stabilizer location markings slot facing up. Apply a bead of glue around the entire perimeter of the KFm Step.

  • Page 9: Elevator/Elevon & Rudder Hinging

    Sawn Craft Micro Eurofighter Manual 2.3 Elevator/Elevon & Rudder Hinging  Parts Required: o Elevator o Vertical Stabilizer o Micro Control Horn (2 each) o Main Wing o Elevon (2 each) o Micro Control horn (2 each) o Main Wing Elevator/Rudder Setup Warning: This process involves using extremely sharp cutting blades.
  • Page 10 Sawn Craft Micro Eurofighter Manual Lay the vertical stabilizer on the table with the bottom facing you. Carefully crack the rudder along the rudder line or use a straight edge ruler and a hobby knife to cut down the rudder cut line in order to separate the rudder.
  • Page 11 Sawn Craft Micro Eurofighter Manual Place the elevator and main wing together with trailing and leading edges touching, oriented such that the hinge bevel faces down when the KFm Step is facing up. Use three small pieces of tape to attach the smooth sides of the elevator and main wing together.

  • Page 12: Skid Installation

    Sawn Craft Micro Eurofighter Manual 2.4 Skid Installation  Parts Required: o Main Wing Assembly o Skid (2 each) Lay the main wing assembly on the table with the KFm step facing down. Apply a bead of glue down the entire length of the top of the skid.

  • Page 13: Fuselage Installation

    Sawn Craft Micro Eurofighter Manual 2.5 Fuselage Installation  Parts Required: o Main Wing Assembly o Fuselage Assembly Apply a bead of glue down the entire length of the flat spot on the top rear of the fuselage assembly. Also apply glue on the inside edges of the main wing assembly fuselage slot.

  • Page 14: Vertical Stabilizer Installation

    Sawn Craft Micro Eurofighter Manual 2.6 Vertical Stabilizer Installation  Parts Required: o Main Wing Assembly o Vertical Stabilizer Assembly Apply a bead of glue down the entire length of the bottom of the vertical stabilizer assembly. Press the glued vertical stab assembly onto the top of the main wing assembly onto the proper slots, ensuring that the stab sits evenly on the wing.

  • Page 15: Electronics Installation

    Sawn Craft Micro Eurofighter Manual 2.7 Electronics Installation  Parts Required: o Complete Model Assembly o RX/ESC/Servo “Brick” o Motor & Gearbox w/Prop o 12” Micro Wire o 1mm Heat Shrink Tube o Hook and loop material Glue the RX/ESC/Servo “Brick” on the top of the main wing at the location marked by a square, just behind the prop slot.
  • Page 16 Sawn Craft Micro Eurofighter Manual Dry fit the motor onto the top of the main wing by inserting the motor mounting pins into the pre- cut alignment holes in the wing with the prop located inside the open slot. Route the motor wires around the slot and to the brick and cut the micro wire to the proper length.

  • Page 17: Setup And Tuning

    Sawn Craft Micro Eurofighter Manual 3 Setup and Tuning 3.1 Center of Gravity The CG of this plane is located approximately ½” in front of the prop slot and is marked by a slot cut in the foam on the main wing. Moving the CG fore and aft will dramatically change the handling of the plane so adjust to your liking.

  • Page 18: Flying Tips

    Sawn Craft Micro Eurofighter Manual 3.4 Flying Tips This aircraft is designed to fly in the space as small as a single basketball court. Being such light weight, it is recommended that this aircraft be flown indoors or outdoors in calm wind conditions. Always ensure that you are comfortable with the aircraft and its flight characteristics prior to flying in a small venue.

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