GRAUPNER 9547, AMIGO IV Building Instructions
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Order No. 9547
BUILDING INSTRUCTIONS
AMIGO IV
RC model glider of around 2000 mm wingspan
This model requires a two-function HoTT radio control system
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Please be sure to observe the safety notes included in the Appendix to these assembly instructions. If you ever dispose of the model, the complete operating instructions and safety notes
must also be passed on to the new owner.
Introduction
The AMIGO IV is a classic Graupner/SJ model aircraft which offers an exceptional
performance in the air. The outstanding features of the glider are its low airspeed and
excellent thermal flying qualities. In developing the new version we were determined
to emulate the original design as accurately as possible; for example, the wing and
tail airfoils are unchanged. The model can be launched by hand-tow or bungee, but
can also be flown as a powered glider with a motor pylon. Completing the aircraft
calls for manual modelling skills, and should therefore only be attempted by experienced modellers, or beginners with the assistance of a proficient model builder.
Additional items required (not included)
GRAUPNER HoTT MX-10 2.4 GHz COMPUTER SYSTEM Order No. 33110
DES 577 BB servo (2 required) Order No. 7944
Receiver battery Order No. 8716.4
ULTRAMAT 8 battery charger Order No. 6411
Receiver battery charge lead Order No. 3021
Additional items for motor pylon* (not included)
Motor pylon Order No. 2910
COMPACT 260Z 7.4 V electric motor Order No. 7731
COMPACT CONTROL 45 BEC G3.5 speed controller Order No. 7224
Propeller, ELEKTRO-PROP 8 x 5” Order No. 1326.8x5
Precision spinner, 38 mm Ø Order No. 1385.383
LiPo battery, 2/2500 7.4 V Order No. 7633.2
* The pack, Order No. 2910, contains the assembly instructions for this option.
Essential adhesives, tools and covering material (not included)
UHU ALLESKLEBER Kraft (general-purpose adhesive) Order No. 1096
Cyano-acrylate adhesive (“cyano”) Order No. 5821
Cyano-acrylate activator Order No. 953.150
Soft pencil (“B”-lead), set-square, balsa knife, miniature balsa plane, sanding block,
modelling pins, cross-point screwdriver, flat-nose pliers, scissors, 3 mm / 4 mm Ø
twist drills, paper towel, adhesive tape, clear plastic film, protective gloves, iron-on
film and film iron.
Building Instructions
Before you start building the model please study the building instructions and the
plan, so that you have a clear idea of the processes and sequence of assembly.
For each stage lay out the components, tools and adhesives required. Separate the
laser-cut wooden parts from the sheets using a balsa knife, trim them as required,
drill holes at the marked points and sand the edges smooth. Always work on a clean,
smooth surface when assembling components. The white glue supplied should be
used for all joints unless expressly stated otherwise; wipe off excess adhesive with
paper towel. Hold parts together with modelling pins or adhesive tape until the glued
joints have dried out thoroughly.
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Fuselage and fin
Lay plan sheet 1 down on the building board, locate the area showing the fuselage
side, and cover it with clear plastic film to prevent the parts sticking to the paper later.
Glue together the right-hand fuselage side components (parts 1 and 2), and pin them
down accurately over the drawing on the plan. Glue the fuselage longerons (3) to
parts (1) and (2) exactly flush with the outside edges.
Assemble the left-hand fuselage side, working directly over the plan in the same way.
It is essential to note that the left-hand fuselage side needs to be removed from
the building board and turned over before the longerons are fitted; this produces a “handed pair” of sides.
Glue the formers (4) and (6) and the servo plate (5) to one fuselage side, and set
them exactly upright using a set-square. Pin them in place until the glue has set hard.
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The prepared left-hand fuselage side can now be trial-fitted and glued to the fuselage
framework. It is essential to check that the two fuselage sides line up accurately.
Weight the second side down as shown in the sketch until the glue has set hard.
The drawing shows the nose area of the fuselage. The next step is to glue the formers (7) and (8) and the nose reinforcement (9) in place as shown. Caution: the
fuselage must be straight and symmetrical. You can check this by placing the
fuselage over the plan (fuselage plan view). Fix the parts together with modelling pins
or tape until the glue has set hard.
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Carefully sand the top of the fuselage using a sanding block before gluing the top
decking panels (10) in place. Temporarily fit the “snake” outer sleeves (11) and trim
the exit slots if necessary. Fit an inner tube in each sleeve to check that they move
smoothly. When you are satisfied, glue the snake outers to the fuselage using UHU
ALLESKLEBER Kraft or cyano.
The sketch shows the bottom fuselage panels (12) to (14) glued in place; sand the
underside using a sanding block beforehand, as described earlier.
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