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G-400x
(Stella)
V1.0i
Span 36.5" / Length 36.5" / Area 350 Sq." / Weight 14-17.5oz
© 2004 Stevens AeroModel.
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  • Page 1 G-400x (Stella) V1.0i Span 36.5” / Length 36.5” / Area 350 Sq.” / Weight 14-17.5oz © 2004 Stevens AeroModel. Page 1 of 31...
  • 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 Wax Paper or Plastic Wrap (Save the poly bag that your kit comes in for a plan protector) Sharp Razor Blade(s) Fine Grit Sand Paper Rat-Tail File Clear Tape Balsa Wood Filler © 2004 Stevens AeroModel. Page 3 of 31...
  • Page 4 GENERAL ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS: Thank you, for purchasing this Stevens Aeromodel Stella – Small Field Sport Plane. 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: Tail Feathers

    Once the assembly is complete you can flow thin CA along the entire joint. Assemble 3/32” Fuselage sides and formers F8, F9, F17 align parts with rolled plan sheet. Now is a good time to install the cross brace in FB3 as well. F17A F17B © 2004 Stevens AeroModel. Page 8 of 31...
  • Page 6 Glue servo rails SR1 and SR2 inside fuselage assembly to underside of FT1 as indicated in the photo below. Install formers F4 and F5 (both 1/8” lite ply). Sheet forward section of fuselage with FB1 and FB2. © 2004 Stevens AeroModel. Page 9 of 31...
  • Page 7 Locate the 1/32” ply servo doublers and glue to inside of fuselage assembly. Use the plan sheet as a reference for location of this part. Friction fit F10 to tie aft fuselage sides together. Square fuselage tail to work surface and then glue. © 2004 Stevens AeroModel. Page 10 of 31...
  • Page 8 12. Install F19 to aft section of fuselage. Refer to this photo and the plan sheet for more detail. F19 keys to the previously installed FT2 and sandwiches the aft portion of F18. © 2004 Stevens AeroModel. Page 11 of 31...
  • Page 9 PLEASE NOTE THAT F1 IS DIRECTIONAL. INSTALL TO FUSELAGE ASSEMBLY WITH “FRONT” FACING THE NOSE OF THE SHIP. 15. Locate the hatch parts H1, H2, H3, H4, and H5. Assemble as illustrated in photo then glue. © 2004 Stevens AeroModel. Page 12 of 31...
  • Page 10 This mount may be obtained from your local hobby supply or directly through Stevens AeroModel www.stevensaero.com. Assemble your preferred mount and install to fuselage. Stick mounts are glued in place. The optional AXI mount is screwed to the firewall using the hardware supplied with the mount.
  • Page 11 Do not sand the inside of the elevator slot of the fuselage assembly. ERRATA! Some plan sheets call for an aluminum crimp to retain the tail wheel – we no longer recommend this. Instead follow the above methodology. © 2004 Stevens AeroModel. Page 14 of 31...
  • Page 12 Locate parts W1 (1/32” Ply), W2, and W3. Dry fit these components together to create a left and right servo pocket. Gently fit the pocket to Spar S1 and rib R2 using the pre-cut notches in both the spar and rib. © 2004 Stevens AeroModel. Page 15 of 31...
  • Page 13 As you near the last two rib bays be certain to adequately support the spar as you work the spar cap on. Finally add part R6a to outer rib R6 as indicated in the photo below. © 2004 Stevens AeroModel. Page 16 of 31...
  • Page 14 Install sub leading edge part LE3a to the notches along the front of the gear block. Next install, in this EXACT order, LE3b then LE3c to the surface of LE3a. Make certain to align parts with the 1/8” locating dowel holes. 10. Install remaining leading edge parts LE2 as illustrated below: © 2004 Stevens AeroModel. Page 17 of 31...
  • Page 15 16. Sand leading edge – round to match shape of airfoil. 17. Prior to covering the wing test fit to the wing saddle of the fuselage – sand to fit if necessary. © 2004 Stevens AeroModel. Page 18 of 31...
  • Page 16 Finish aileron assembly by installing A1a to the inside of A1 as illustrated in the photos below. Wick thin CA into all surface joints and allow to dry. © 2004 Stevens AeroModel. Page 19 of 31...
  • Page 17 We recommend working the unit in slowly being careful not to force the fit. DO NOT significantly sand the plywood of the gear spade – doing so will cause future gear failure. © 2004 Stevens AeroModel. Page 20 of 31...
  • Page 18: Wheel Pants

    Sand wheel pants round in preparation for paint or covering. Tip! Don’t be a SQUARE! Try and sand the pants nice and round to mimic the smooth shape of a full scale aircraft wheel pants. © 2004 Stevens AeroModel. Page 21 of 31...
  • Page 19: Final Assembly

    Velcro tie wrap is intended to augment the adhesive back mounting system – not substitute it. Mount receiver with Double Sided Tape or Velcro inside the fuselage to one side or the other just above former F7 (be certain it is clear of your pull/pull linkage). © 2004 Stevens AeroModel. Page 22 of 31...
  • Page 20: First Flight

    0830 leave your contact info and the nature of your concern and we will call you back as soon as possible. • Mail: Stevens AeroModel – 4550 Beaumont Rd. – Colorado Springs, CO 80916 • Your feedback is taken seriously and we would be happy to hear from you.
  • Page 21 THIS PAGE HAS BEEN PROVIDED TO SCHEME A COLOR SCHEME: F 15 1.0deg 1.0 deg. S ee Tail Wheel Assembly No tes on thi s plan sheet. © 2004 Stevens AeroModel. Page 24 of 31...

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