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Microaces Albatros D.V Master Series Assembly Manual

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  • Page 1 ASSEMBLY GUIDE...
  • Page 2 It is extremely important to us that you and those around you remain safe while building and flying Microaces kits. Please take note of the following notices of safety. Microaces kits contain parts and packaging unsuitable for handling by small children. Please ensure that children under the age of 6 years are prevented from handling the component parts or packaging of this kit.

  • Page 3: Kit Parts

    Steel Rule or straight edge Sanding Stick or sand paper (180 grit recommended) Tweezers Needle threader or Microaces Rigging Tool Needle nose pliers & wire cutters Deluxe Materials Foam 2 Foam adhesive Aliphatic Resin or Foam safe cyano glue (for rigging & re-inforcement)
  • Page 4 2mm FOAM...
  • Page 5 2mm FOAM...

  • Page 6: Plastic Parts

    PLASTIC PARTS...
  • Page 7 TYVEK PARTS...
  • Page 8 0.8mm PLYWOOD STICKERS...
  • Page 9 1mm PARTS...
  • Page 10 1mm Parts...
  • Page 11 1mm Parts...
  • Page 12 STAGE 1 AIRFRAME The plastic parts used in the airframe are there to increase the strength of the structure in vital areas whilst still providing some flexibility. Click here to view build video Apply a thin layer of adhesive to the plastic part and attach immediately to allow some wiggle time to get the parts lined up.
  • Page 13 STAGE 1 AIRFRAME...
  • Page 14 STAGE 1 AIRFRAME Ensure that the engraved part number on the top face of this part reads from left to right as the part is designed with inbuilt off-set V16/P2/P2a...
  • Page 15 STAGE 1 AIRFRAME Insert W2 through gap and push into slots provided in V18 Ensure that the engraved ‘F’ or part number on the parts in this step face forward as the design has in-built off set Offset Offset...
  • Page 16 STAGE 1 AIRFRAME Using a fresh blade, remove the edges of the foam nose. Use the curved edges of the plastic & plywood parts that sandwich the foam to guide the blade...
  • Page 17 STAGE 2 FUSELAGE Use Deluxe Material Foam2Foam to glue Tyvek. Dry fit before final assembly Click here to view build video PRINTED side showing PRINTED side showing A gap of 2mm is to be left at the centre of T1 UNPRINTED side showing...
  • Page 18 Use Deluxe Material Foam2Foam to STAGE 2 FUSELAGE glue Tyvek. Dry fit before final assembly Dry fit shaped part to familiarize yourself with position before assembly Printed side face down in Align printed graphics on reverse for this step accurate positioning UNPRINTED side showing...
  • Page 19 Use Deluxe Material Foam2Foam to STAGE 2 FUSELAGE glue Tyvek. Dry fit before final assembly Shape the Tyvek using a dowel, paint brush handle or something similar. Dry fit shaped part to familiarize yourself with position before assembly...
  • Page 20 Use Deluxe Material Foam2Foam to STAGE 2 FUSELAGE glue Tyvek. Dry fit before final assembly Shape the Tyvek using a UNPRINTED side showing dowel, paint brush handle or something similar. Dry fit shaped part to familiarize yourself with position before assembly V28a V28b Shape the Tyvek using a dowel, paint...
  • Page 21 Use Deluxe Material Foam2Foam to STAGE 2 FUSELAGE glue Tyvek. Dry fit before final assembly Dry fit shaped part to familiarize yourself with position before assembly T13/T14/T15 Shape the Tyvek using a dowel, paint brush handle or something similar.
  • Page 22 STAGE 3 TAIL Click here to view build video Carbon Fibre 84mm x 1.0mm x 0.4mm Underside view of tail’ 0.5mm Z1/Z1/Z2/Z3 Topside view of tail’ Top of stabilizer V30/V31/V32 shown...
  • Page 23 STAGE 3 TAIL UNPRINTED side showing Shape the Tyvek using a dowel, paint brush handle or something similar. Use Deluxe Material Foam2Foam to glue Tyvek. Dry fit before final assembly Watch Albatros Assembly Video for detail on best practice and techniques in this part of the build’...
  • Page 24 STAGE 3 TAIL Note position of P6 on Z4. Place in same position as indicated 0.5mm When installing tail skid, if required, create corresponding slots in underlying airframe with tip of craft knife P11/P12 P10/P9...
  • Page 25 STAGE 4 LOWER WING Before installing the servo, ensure it operates correctly by plugging into the aileron port on the receiver and testing control with your transmitter. Centre any trim setting you may have on your transmitter to ensure the servo is centred Click here to view build video Feed the servo wire and connector through one...
  • Page 26 STAGE 4 LOWER WING Glue the two V39 together before glueing to V35 Glue the two V39 together before glueing to V36 Remove excess 1mm foam as shown BEVEL GUIDE Z10 & Z11 Always bevel the UNPRINTED side of the part unless otherwise stated...
  • Page 27 STAGE 4 LOWER WING Underside view of wing Topside view of wing 140mm x 4mm clear plastic tube Flatten the Straw with the knife handle...
  • Page 28 STAGE 4 LOWER WING Rigging wire - 600mm x2 Mark the forward rigging line where indicated to easily identify the lines when connecting to the servo and control surfaces Mark the forward rigging line where indicated to easily identify the lines when connecting to the servo and control surfaces Mark the forward rigging line where...
  • Page 29 STAGE 4 LOWER WING Attach aileron control wires to control horn before installation of horn to servo AND before installing lower wing onto fuselage See Rigging Crimping procedure on page 44...
  • Page 30 STAGE 5 ACCESS HATCH Click here to view build video using a fresh blade, remove the edges of the foam nose. Use the curved edges of the plastic parts that sandwich the foam to guide the blade...
  • Page 31 STAGE 5 ACCESS HATCH Ø 4mm x 1mm neodymium magnet x 2 Printed side down in this step Ø 4mm x 1mm neodymium magnet x 2 Shape the Tyvek using a dowel, paint brush handle or something similar. Ensure the magnet is correctly oriented before installation.
  • Page 32 STAGE 6 STRUTS P16a Click here to view build video P16b...
  • Page 33 STAGE 6 STRUTS Carbon Fibre 34mm x 1.0mm x 0.4mm Carbon Fibre Carbon Fibre 34mm x 1.0mm 37mm x 1.0mm x 0.4mm x 0.4mm Carbon Fibre 39mm x 1.0mm x 0.4mm Carbon Fibre Carbon Fibre 37mm x 1.0mm 39mm x 1.0mm x 0.4mm x 0.4mm Attach stickers in number order to...
  • Page 34 STAGE 6 STRUTS Carbon Fibre 58mm x 1.0mm x 0.4mm Carbon Fibre 53mm x 1.0mm x 0.4mm Carbon Fibre 58mm x 1.0mm x 0.4mm Carbon Fibre 53mm x 1.0mm x 0.4mm P21a P20a...
  • Page 35 STAGE 6 STRUTS STAGE 7 RIGGING Secure rigging wire at position 1 on both sides with a stopper knot. Loosely rig following number sequence. Leave long tail from position 9 to be secured once the top wing has been installed. Number 9 Number 9 Use 900mm of rigging...
  • Page 36 STAGE 8 TOP WING If plastic part is difficult to fold, increase depth of score by running blade along its length Click here to view build video...
  • Page 37 STAGE 8 TOP WING V47 x 2 V47 x 2 V47 x 2 V47 x 2 V47 x V48 V47 x V48 V47 x 2...
  • Page 38 BEVEL GUIDE STAGE 8 TOP WING Z15 & Z16 Open Scored Slots AFTER creating the bevels on the wing parts. Always bevel the UNPRINTED side of the part unless otherwise stated Remove ailerons from both wings by cutting through scores shown here in red.
  • Page 39 STAGE 8 TOP WING Carbon Fibre Carbon Fibre 67mm x 1.0mm 67mm x 1.0mm x 0.4mm x 0.4mm Underside of Ailerons illustrated 0.5mm...
  • Page 40 STAGE 8 TOP WING...
  • Page 41 STAGE 8 TOP WING Top of wing Illustrated here. Attach radiator parts to marked areas on wing graphics Magnetic Patch 10mm x 10mm x 0.4mm...
  • Page 42 STAGE 9 UNDERCARRIAGE Shape the Tyvek using a dowel, paint brush handle Click here to view or something similar. build video Carbon Fibre 67mm x 1.0mm x 0.4mm Carbon Fibre Carbon Fibre 67mm x 1.0mm x 0.4mm 67mm x 1.0mm x 0.4mm Carbon Fibre 67mm x 1.0mm x 0.4mm...
  • Page 43 STAGE 9 UNDERCARRIAGE Shape the Tyvek using a dowel, paint brush handle or something similar. SCORE T21/T22/T23...
  • Page 44 STAGE 9 UNDERCARRIAGE Rigging Crimping Procedure...
  • Page 45 STAGE 9 UNDERCARRIAGE Always score the UNPRINTED side of the part unless otherwise sttaed SCORE Carbon Fibre 1.5mmØ x 100mm DO NOT GLUE TO AXLE AT THIS STAGE Assemble each wheel onto the axle temporarily to ensure good alignment Time 2 Hours Carbon Fibre Rod 1.5mmØ...
  • Page 46 STAGE 10 DETAILS Click here to view build video Ø 3mm Clear Plastic Tube Ø 3mm Clear Plastic Tube PAINTING GUIDE Radiator Pipe (Silver) LMG 08/15 x2 Spandau (Black) Exhaust (Rust) Timing handle (wood) Rocker Boxes (Silver) Air pump (Brass) Radiator Pipe (Silver) Radiator Pipe (Silver)
  • Page 47 STAGE 10 DETAILS Ø3mm x 1mm neodymium magnet Unprinted side shown Small Battery Holder...
  • Page 48 STAGE 10 DETAILS Use tip of knife to create slot in wing for header tank attachment PILOT OPTIONAL WINDSCREEN P23a Transparent Plastic P23b...
  • Page 49 Create control rod from supplied wireforms & carbon fibre STAGE 11 CONTROLS tubes. Use wire cutters and miniature pliers for best results Elevator Control Rod Rudder Control Rod Click here to view build video 150˚ 150˚...
  • Page 50 STAGE 11 CONTROLS Top View Insert control rods into fuselage from aft position forward. Once in position, attach to control surfaces via the control horns. Insert Z bends into servo control arms before attaching the arms to the servos. Make adjustments to ensure control Position of Receiver for surfaces are in the neutral position installation use double...

  • Page 51: Brushless Motor

    CONFIGURATION OF ELECTRONICS FOR THE ALBATROS DV STAGE 11 CONTROLS Check all electronics are operational before installation. Bind receiver with your AILERON SERVO transmitter and centre all trim on transmitter before powering the receiver down RUDDER SERVO RECEIVER ELEVATOR BRUSHLESS SERVO MOTOR Complex Stickers can...
  • Page 52 STAGE 11 CONTROLS Rigging Crimping Procedure...
  • Page 53 STAGE 11 CONTROLS Tighten Rigging and secure. Trim excess rigging wire with fresh blade.

  • Page 54: Centre Of Gravity

    CENTRE OF GRAVITY Centre of Gravity (CoG) With all the electronics installed including the battery, the CoG should be around the apex of the top wing as shown on the diagram below. Balance on finger tips to see if the aircraft balances at this point. Before add- ing any weight it is advisable to perform a glide test.

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