SIG Helio Courier Assembly Instructions Manual

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Your kit contains the following parts. Please check your kit for any missing or damaged parts before starting construction.
1
Plan Sheet
1
Red Tissue
16 1/16" sq. x18" Balsa Strip
6
3/32"x1/4"x18" Balsa Strip
1
Tail Wheel Assembly
1
Propeller Shaft
2
Plastic Wheels
5
Laser Cut Sheets
Tools and Building Supplies
You will need the following items to assemble this model. You must read and follow all of the manufactures
instructions provided with these items!
-Glue
-Cutting Tools
-Clear Dope, Thinner & paint brush
-320 and 400 grit sandpaper
-Straight Pins
-Wax Paper
-Needle nose pliers
-1/4" Drill Bit
-Building Board
COMPLETE KIT PARTS LIST
1
Decal Sheet
1
1/16"x12" Landing Gear Wire
18 3/32" sq. x18" Balsa Strip
1
3/16"x1 3/4" Birch Dowel
1
Instruction Manual
2
Brass Washer
1
3/16"x60" Rubber Strip
CA, White Glue, Sigment or Ambroid all work well.
A hobby knife with a #11 blade is used for general cutting. A single edge
razor blade is also a useful cutting tool.
2 White Tissue
3 6"x3 1/4" Windshield Plastic
2 1/8" sq. x18" Balsa Strip
2 1/2"x3/4"x4 3/4" balsa wing tip block
1 Molded Plastic Propeller
1 Nylon Propeller Bearing
2 Plastic Wheel Retainers

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  • Page 1 Your kit contains the following parts. Please check your kit for any missing or damaged parts before starting construction. COMPLETE KIT PARTS LIST Plan Sheet Decal Sheet 2 White Tissue Red Tissue 1/16"x12" Landing Gear Wire 3 6"x3 1/4" Windshield Plastic 16 1/16"...
  • Page 2 The first thing that you need to do is to identify and mark the part numbers on the laser cut parts using the drawings on the following pages as a guide. It is possible that several of the laser cut parts may not be completely cut through. If this is the case you can free the part from the sheet quickly using an X-acto knife.
  • Page 3: Building The Tail Surfaces

    Building the Tail Surfaces 1. Always cover the plan with wax paper before building any parts over the plan. This will prevent the parts from sticking to the plan. 2. Build the rudder over the plan using parts R-1, R-2 and R-3. The remainder of the structure is made from 3/32" sq. balsa strip and 3/32"...
  • Page 4: Covering The Model

    23. Crack the side frames just behind former F-6 at the locations shown on the plan. Pull the rear of the fuselage together and carefully glue together making sure that the aft fuselage is straight and true. 24. Glue former F-7 into position at the front of the fuselage. 25.
  • Page 5: Final Assembly

    62. Balance the model at the position shown on the plan. 63. Your Helio Courier is now complete. Beginners Note These instructions were written assuming that the builder has previous building experience. If this is your flrst model then...
  • Page 6 LIMIT OF LIABILITY: In use of our products, Sig Mfg. Co.'s only obligation shall be to replace such quantity of the product proven to be defective. User shall determine the suitability of the product for his or her intended use and shall assume all risk and liability in connection...

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