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Microaces Fokker D.VII Assembly Manual

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ASSEMBLY GUIDE
D.VII
Version 3

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  • Page 1 ASSEMBLY GUIDE D.VII Version 3...
  • 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 Aero kits contain parts and packaging unsuitable for handling by small children.

  • Page 3: Kit Parts

    KIT PARTS Sheet Parts 1 x 2mm Laser cut Foam airframe 1 x 1mm printed & laser cut Foam fuselage 1 x 1mm printed & laser cut Foam flight surfaces 1 x 200 micron printed & laser cut polypropylene 1 x polyester sticker sheet Loose Parts 1 x 0.8mm laser cut plywood motor mount 2 x neoprene tyres...
  • Page 4 2mm FOAM 1mm FOAM...
  • Page 5 1mm FOAM STICKERS...

  • Page 6: Plastic Parts

    PLASTIC PARTS...
  • Page 7 Always score on the UNPRINTED side of SCORING & BEVELING GUIDE #1 the Foam unless otherwise directed Method for scoring 1mm Foam Using a stright edge as a guide, score the Foam with the reverse side of a craft knife or a ball SCORE point pen.
  • Page 8 SCORING & BEVELING GUIDE #2 Method for scoring 1mm Foam Using a stright edge as a guide, score the Foam with the reverse side of a craft knife or a ball point pen. If you haven’t used this technique before it is essential that you practice using a scrap or spare piece of 1mm Foam prior to processing any kit components.
  • Page 9 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. Apply a thin layer of adhesive to the plastic parts and attach immediately to allow some wiggle time to get the parts lined up.
  • Page 10 STAGE 2 FUSELAGE Dry fit before gluing Bevel & Score before installation - See Scoring & Bevelling guide #1 Dry fit before gluing...
  • Page 11 STAGE 2 FUSELAGE Ensure upper deck is flush with front surface of D6/P4 fuselage former Bevel & Score before installation - See Scoring & Bevelling guide #2...
  • Page 12 S4 x4 STAGE 3 TAIL Carbon Fibre 104mm x 1.0mm x 0.4mm Tail Underside 90˚...
  • Page 13 STAGE 4 LOWER WING D15/S10 D15/S10...
  • Page 14 Time 1 Hour Dry fit before gluing...
  • Page 15 Carbon STAGE 5 UNDERCARRIAGE Fibre 35mm Carbon Fibre 35mm Carbon Carbon Fibre 35mm Fibre 35mm Bevel Z10 before installation - see scoring & beveling guide #2...
  • Page 16 STAGE 5 UNDERCARRIAGE The undercarriage rigging on this model is functional and reduces the side movement of the undercarriage legs. Using the pre-cut holes, thread the supplied rigging wire with a knotted end as shown. Pull tight, secure and glue the end in position.
  • Page 17 STAGE 5 UNDERCARRIAGE Ø1.0mm Carbon Fibre 86.0mm x Bevel & Score Z9 before installation - See Scoring & Bevelling guide #2...
  • Page 18 STAGE 5 UNDERCARRIAGE Wet sticker adhesive surface before applying to allow for accurate positioning...
  • Page 19 STAGE 5 UNDERCARRIAGE STAGE 6 CHIN Magnet...
  • Page 20 Spandau LMG x2 STAGE 7 DETAIL 4mm Ø black plastic tube If required, use tip of blade to open slot in machine Pilot gun body...
  • Page 21 STAGE 7 DETAIL 130mm 47mm Used remaining rigging wire to rig the tail View from below...
  • Page 22 STAGE 8 CONTROLS Avoid mounting the adhesive pad forward of the AIO Receiver Brick leading edge of the AIO receiver as it could prevent the servo gears from operating Double Sided Adhesive Pad Suggested position of receiver Not included in ‘kit only’ kit...
  • Page 23 Un-hook the control wire from the control horn, pull out of the fuselage and complete the hook bend for the servo arm. Trim hook to 4mm in length. Microaces AIO 5CH Receiver...
  • Page 24 STAGE 9 MOTOR MOUNT Use contact adhesive sparingly to attach ply motor mount to airframe Motor Mount Motor/Gearbox Not included in ‘kit only’ kit...
  • Page 25 STAGE 10 UPPER WING To increase stability in flight both of the ailerons can be used to great effect to provide ‘washout’ to the upper wing tips. Bending both ailerons up by 1mm at the tips can make the difference between a pleasurable experience and a battle of wits! SCORE...
  • Page 26 STAGE 10 UPPER WING P18a P19a Carbon Fibre Carbon Fibre 57mm Carbon Fibre 32mm Carbon Fibre Carbon Fibre 45mm 32mm Carbon Fibre 57mm Carbon Fibre 45mm Carbon Fibre 57mm...
  • Page 27 STAGE 10 UPPER WING P26 Assembly P18 Assembly P19 Assembly P24 Assembly...
  • Page 28 STAGE 10 UPPER WING Dry fit before final assembly Ensure wings are perpendicular to fuselage, are not twisted and lower wing has visible dihedral...
  • Page 29 STAGE 11 ACCESS HATCH TOP SECTION FRONT Ensure the magnets are correctly oriented before installation. Do this by matching them to the magnets installed in the chin before installing it here. Magnet Magnet Magnet Ensure the magnet is correctly oriented before installation. Do Bevel &...
  • Page 30 STAGE 11 ACCESS HATCH...
  • Page 31 STAGE 12 FINISHING TOUCHES Prop Sticker Wet adhesive side of sticker to allow for correct positioning Prop Recommended Sticker GWS4530 propeller Prop Adapter...
  • Page 32 Radio Control Recommendations The control surfaces are very effective on the Fokker D.VII. Set your transmitter (Tx) control rates to low or if you have a computerised Tx, set the expo to 50% for both the rudder and the elevator.