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Old School Model Works Bristol Spadport Construction Manual

Old School Model Works Bristol Spadport Construction Manual

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Specifications: Wingspan: 46.5 in. • Wing Area: 725 sq in.
Airframe Length: 34 in. • Weight: 3.5 - 4 lbs. (ready to fly)
Using the Manual
Be sure to read each step thoroughly before you start
the step. Test-fit the parts together to make sure they
fit properly. If necessary trim to fit.
Beside each step you will notice a check box (or two).
These are so you can keep track of your progress
while building your kit. For steps that have two boxes,
as in the construction of the left and right wing halves,
these steps must be performed two times.
• Your Old School Model Works aircraft should not be
considered a toy, but rather a sophisticated, working
model that functions very much like a full-size airplane.
Because of its performance capabilities, this model, if not
assembled and operated correctly, could possibly cause
injury to yourself or spectators, and damage to property.
• You must assemble this model according to the
instructions. Do not alter or modify this model, as doing
so may result in an unsafe or un-flyable model. In a few
cases the instructions may differ slightly from the photos.
In those instances the written instructions should be
considered as correct.
• You must take time to build straight, true and strong.
• You must use a R/C radio system that is in first-
class condition, a correctly sized power system and
components
(electronics,
throughout the building process.
• You must correctly install all R/C and other components
so that the model operates correctly on the ground
and in the air. (Installation shown in the manual is a
suggestion. You may have to adjust the mounting steps
to accommodate the size of your radio equipment.)
• You must check the operation of the model before every
flight to insure that all equipment is operating and that
the model has remained structurally sound. Be sure to
check clevises or other connectors often and replace
them if they show any signs of wear or fatigue.
• If you are not an experienced pilot or have not flown this
type of model before, we recommend that you get the
batteries,
wheels,
etc.)
assistance of an experienced pilot in your R/C club for
your first flights. If you're not a member of a club, your
local hobby shop has information about clubs in your
area whose membership includes experienced pilots.
• While this kit has been flight tested to exceed normal
use, if this model will be used for extremely high stress
flying, such as racing, or if a power system larger than
one in the recommended range is used, the modeler is
responsible for taking steps to reinforce the high stress
points and/or substituting hardware more suitable for the
increased stress.
Remember: Take your time and follow
the instructions to end up with a well-
built model that is straight and true.
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Summary of Contents for Old School Model Works Bristol Spadport

  • Page 1 • Your Old School Model Works aircraft should not be considered a toy, but rather a sophisticated, working model that functions very much like a full-size airplane.
  • Page 2: Included Items

    Sub-Micro for ailerons/throttle • 2 - 1/4 x 20 x 2” wing bolts • “Y” servo harness and aileron servo wire extensions. • 10 - 2-56 x 1/2” machine screws Page 2 www.oldschoolmodels.com Bristol Spadport Construction Manual British Sunday Fighter...
  • Page 3 Waxed paper you might detect some Nieuport. So let’s • Building board name this one the Bristol Spadport.” • Adhesives of your choice. We recommend thin and medium CA (cyanoacrylate) viscosities, 15 or 30 minute epoxy, and We’ve enlarged his original for .25 sized canopy glue •...
  • Page 4 Again, make sure the sheer the spar off the board, ONLY where web’s tabs are completely the spar intersects R3 and R1. inserted into the slots. Page 4 www.oldschoolmodels.com Bristol Spadport Construction Manual British Sunday Fighter...
  • Page 5 1/4” extra on each end. gluing. Glue this in place, making sure it is securely glued to the front of Bristol Spadport Construction Manual www.oldschoolmodels.com Page 5 British Sunday Fighter...
  • Page 6 Turn the wing half over as we’ll start work on the underside of the holes to 1/8”. wing next. Locate one CM4 from LP1 or LP2, and glue it on the rib side to lock everything in place. Page 6 www.oldschoolmodels.com Bristol Spadport Construction Manual British Sunday Fighter...
  • Page 7 Step 31 - Top Wing Assembly (CM2 assembly) R10. Locate one CM2 from LP1, two of the 1/8” dowels you cut earlier Trailing and leading edge is next, followed by the upper-sub spar. and one steel strap. Bristol Spadport Construction Manual www.oldschoolmodels.com Page 7 British Sunday Fighter...
  • Page 8 Always refer to the plans to make sure Locate another of the pre-cut strips of wing sheeting from BP10. you’re gluing the parts together in the correct way. Page 8 www.oldschoolmodels.com Bristol Spadport Construction Manual British Sunday Fighter...
  • Page 9 Remember, any twist in the alignment of the panels cannot be fixed after the epoxy cures and will lead to a poor flying model. Bristol Spadport Construction Manual www.oldschoolmodels.com Page 9...
  • Page 10 Step 65 - Rudder Assembly (bottom corner) Locate both VF4’s from BP1. Glue one on top of the other, then to the leading edge - Page 10 www.oldschoolmodels.com Bristol Spadport Construction Manual British Sunday Fighter...
  • Page 11 After test fitting, carefully Step 83 - Fuselage Assembly (LG1 & LG3) separate, apply glue and Locate LG1 and LG3 from LP1. These are both installed on the Bristol Spadport Construction Manual www.oldschoolmodels.com Page 11 British Sunday Fighter...
  • Page 12 Glue these in place as that the shorter wide cutout and round shown, making sure holes are aligned towards the top of the they are fully inserted fuselage. into the slots. Glue in place. Page 12 www.oldschoolmodels.com Bristol Spadport Construction Manual British Sunday Fighter...
  • Page 13 1/4” square balsa scrap between the fuselage sides. Glue roughly 3-3/8” long. this in position. These are glued in as stab supports, inside the fuselage sides and flush with the top edges. Bristol Spadport Construction Manual www.oldschoolmodels.com Page 13 British Sunday Fighter...
  • Page 14 1/8” strip on the cockpit sides, leaving a 1/16” gap around And pay attention to their polarity so they attract, not repel. the outside edge - refer to the photo. Page 14 www.oldschoolmodels.com Bristol Spadport Construction Manual British Sunday Fighter...
  • Page 15 Do the same for the Locate N3 from LP5. Note that it has very small steps cut into the other N1 and N2 pieces. sides. These steps should rest on the top of the fuselage sides. Bristol Spadport Construction Manual www.oldschoolmodels.com Page 15...
  • Page 16 Position the gear strut wires similarly to how we show in the following photo, then mark and drill 1/16” holes where the straps should mount, then attach them using the supplied 2-56x3/4” self tapping screws. Page 16 www.oldschoolmodels.com Bristol Spadport Construction Manual British Sunday Fighter...
  • Page 17 TW assembly, already the inside of the aileron hatch installed. so the servo arm output shaft We chose to use a simple wire tailwheel that mounts into the Bristol Spadport Construction Manual www.oldschoolmodels.com Page 17 British Sunday Fighter...
  • Page 18 When mounting an electric motor, we have provided a motor TR2. spacer box that can be used. Note that it is not universal but has Page 18 www.oldschoolmodels.com Bristol Spadport Construction Manual British Sunday Fighter...
  • Page 19 Note that Callie Graphics is not affiliated with Old School Model your motor’s mounting bracket, then attach t-nuts (not included) Works, nor does Old School Model Works generate any income from this partnership. on the back side of M2. When that’s worked out, you can then...
  • Page 20 Model Works reserves the right to change or modify this warranty without notice. Elevator 5/8” up/down (20% expo) In that Old School Model Works has no control over the final Rudder 1” left/right (15% expo) assembly or material used for the final assembly, no liability shall be...
  • Page 21 Bristol Spadport Construction Manual www.oldschoolmodels.com Page 21 Appendix A British Sunday Fighter...
  • Page 22 Page 22 www.oldschoolmodels.com Bristol Spadport Construction Manual Appendix A British Sunday Fighter...

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