SIG Cessna L-19 Bird Dog 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
1/16" x 12" Landing Gear Wire
26 3/32" sq. x 18" Balsa Strip
1
Tail wheel Assy.
1
Propeller Shaft
2
1.375" Plastic Wheels
6
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
4 6" x 31/4" Window Material
5 3/32" x 1/4" x 18" Balsa Strip
1 Instruction Manual
2 Brass Washer
2 1/16" Plastic Wheel Retainers
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 Gray Tissue
2 1/16" sq. x 18" Balsa Strip
1 3/16" x 1 3/4" Birch Dowel
1 9" Plastic Propeller
1 Nylon Propeller Bearing
1 3/16" x 60" Rubber Strip

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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 1 Decal Sheet 2 Gray Tissue 1/16" x 12" Landing Gear Wire 4 6" x 31/4" Window Material 2 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 1. Cover the plan with wax paper. 2. Build the stabilizer using parts S-1, S-2 and S-3. The remaining structure is made from 3/32" sq. balsa and 3/32" x 1/3" balsa. 3. Build the rudder using parts R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4 and R-5. The remaining structure is made from 3/32" sq. balsa. 4.
  • Page 4 26. Glue F-2A and F-2B to F-2C. 27. Glue the landing gear wire into the slot between F-2A and F-2B. Now glue this assembly securely to the rear face of F-2. 28. Glue the 3/32" sq. strips to the bottom of the fuselage between F-10A and the tail. 29.
  • Page 5 Final Assembly 52. Cut the side windows to shape and glue them to the fuselage. 53. Apply tissue to the paper cabin top on the plan. 54. Cut the cabin top from the plan and glue the individual windows to the bottom side. 55.
  • 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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