Laser Cut Planes HogNose Building Instructions

HogNose

Building instructions.

March 19, 2018

Version 1.1

lasercutplanes.co.uk

THANKYOU FOR PURCHASING THE HOGNOSE FROM
"LASERCUTPLANES.CO.UK"

PLEASE READ THE MANUAL BEFORE STARTING TO FAMILIARISE
YOURSELF WITH THE BUILD PROCEDURE.

1:-The kit is supplied in 6 laser cut sheets. Sheets 1 to 5 are 1/16th
balsa. Sheet 6 is 1mm ply. There is also a bag of accessories
containing push rods, undercarriage wire, wheels etc.

2:- The items are held in place on the sheets by small tabs. These tabs
need to be cut through carefully in order to remove the items. Also due
to the varying density of the balsa there may be the odd place that the
laser has not cut fully through and any areas like this also need to be
cut through. A scalpel with a no11 blade is ideal for this.

3:- We find it best to leave the items on the sheets until they are
needed for the build. This way any small items are less likely to get lost
.
4:- The instructions which follow assume you are using the motor,
gearbox and receiver which can be bought as optional extras to the kit.
If you are NOT using these items then certain modifications will need to
be made to facilitate the fitting of any alternative parts.

5:- The plane is designed for indoor flying or for outdoor in flat calm
conditions.

Specification.

Wing span = 490mm
Overall length = 400mm
Flying weight, (Including battery) = < 58 grms.

General Comments.
Please read before starting.

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WARRANTY

Lasercutplanes guarantee this kit to be free from defects in both material and workmanship at the
date of purchase. This warranty does not cover any component parts damaged by use or modification.
In no case shall Lasercutplanes liability exceed the original cost of the purchased kit. Further,
Lasercutplanes reserves the right to change or modify this warranty without notice.

LIABILITY RELEASE

In that Lasercutplanes has no control over the final assembly or material used for final assembly,
no liability shall be assumed nor accepted for any damage resulting from use by the user. By the act of
using the user-assembled product, the user accepts all resulting liability.
If the buyer is not prepared to accept the liability associated with the use of this product, the buyer is
advised to return this kit immediately in new and unused condition when a full refund minus postage costs will be
given.

THIS PRODUCT IS NOT SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN 12 YEARS OF AGE OR YOUNGER.

WARNING: The use of CA glue is advised for the kit assembly. Adhere strictly to the health and safety procedures
recommended by the manufacturers of the glue being used.

PRODUCT SUPPORT

This product has been engineered to function properly and perform as advertised, with the suggested
power system and supporting electronics as outlined within this product manual. Product support
cannot be provided, nor can Lasercutplanes assist in determining the suitability or use of
electronics, hardware, or power systems not explicitly recommended by Lasercutplanes.

For product assembly support, replacement parts, hardware, and electronics to complete this model,
please contact [e-mail]

Lasercutplanes

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Suggested Items needed to Complete this Model

Many of the suggested items listed below are available at your local hobby shop. For your convenience,
lasercutplanes stock most the power system components and some of the building supplies required
to complete this kit. If you have difficulties sourcing any of these items locally, please visit our website,
lasercutplanes.co.uk to purchase the items necessary to complete your model.

Suggested Electronics

☐ RC transmitter DSM2/DSMX with at least 3 channels
☐ Receiver/ESC/Servo brick (AR6410 or equivalent)
☐ Motor/Gearbox (PKZ3624)
☐ Propeller, 130mm x 70mm (EFL9051)
☐ LiPo battery, 120 - 160 mAh 3.7V

This assumes the use of Spektrum electronics. Other systems may be used.

Covering Film Requirements

Any high-quality covering film may be used to finish this model, superior results will be achieved by
using the lightest covering film possible. (Solite currently available to purchase with the kit).

☐ 1 - Pack of Solite sufficient to cover complete plane
Available in Transparent Red, Blue and Green. (other colours available to order).

We recommend the use of Acrylic paint to finish the bare wood parts of the model. This may be either brushed or
airbrushed on.

Required Building Supplies and Tools

☐ CA glue, medium,
☐ CA glue, thin,
☐ CA glue accelerator
☐ Hobby knife with supply of #11 blades
☐ Sanding block with 400 and 600 grit paper

Building Supplies and Tools

☐ Covering iron and heat gun
☐ Needle nose pliers, small
☐ Clear tape, 1/2 in.
☐ Velcro for mounting battery
☐ Masking tape
☐ Solite covering film

Optional Building Supplies and Tools

☐ Balsa filler (HCAR3401)
☐ Modeling clay (ballast)
☐ CA glue de-bonder (PAAPT16)

☐ Required Building Supplies

KIT INVENTORY.

5 X 1/16th BALSA SHEETS OF LASERCUT PARTS.
1 X 1mm PLYWOOD SHEET OF LASERCUT PARTS.
NOSE CONE IN 2 PARTS IN 1/8th BALSA.
2 X CARBON FIBRE PUSHRODS.
4 X PUSH ROD ENDS.
HEAT SHRINK TUBING.
PLASTIC RECEIVER CLIP.
PREFORMED UNDERCARRAIGE WIRE.
2 X WHEELS.

SUGGESTED OPTIONAL EXTRAS.

1 X AR6410 or EQUIVALENT, DSM2/DSMX 6 CHANNEL RECEIVER WITH LINEAR SERVOS AND
BRUSHED ESC.
1 X PARKZONE P51 MOTOR AND GEARBOX. (PKZ3624)
1 X E-Flite Micro 4-Site PROPELLER with SPINNER. (EFL9051)
1 X SOLITE COVERING FILM (TRANSPARENT BLUE, RED OR GREEN).

REQUIRED TO FINISH.

DSM2 OR DSMX COMPATIBLE TRANSMITTER.
LIPO BATTERY, SINGLE CELL 130-160 mAH

These suggestions are for Spektrum systems, When using other systems the electronic
requirements will, of course be different.

INVENTORY

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Step 1

Take item "F1a" (sheet 6) and place it on
a flat surface with the markings
uppermost.

Note that the recess for the motor is
intentionally angled to give the model
right thrust.

Glue the 2 items "F1b" (sheet 6) into the
slots in the TOP of "F1a" using 1 spot of
CA where shown.
Ensure no glue enters the slot at the front
of "F1a". This is where the motor will slide
into position.

Step 3

Step 2

Glue item "F3" (sheet 3) to the
back of the assembly made in
Step 1.

Note that 2 of the slots in "F3" are
left empty. These are used later.

1 spot of CA

Ensure no glue enters this slot.

Turn "F1a" over and glue the 2
items "F2" (sheet 6) into the slots in
"F1a"
Ensure no glue enters the slots
between "F1a" and "F1b".
No glue in these 2 slots

Motor
recess.

No glue in this slot

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Step 5

Step 4

Locate the plastic receiver
clip (in bag of accessories)
and glue this into the slots
in "F4" and the 2 "RT's".

Photo of the completed assembly.
Note the slot for the motor is
completely clear. If this is not the case
use a small file or blade to clean it out.
Be careful not to enlarge it as the
motor mount needs to be a snug fit.

Set this assembly aside.

THIS STEP ONLY APPLIES IF YOU ARE
USING THE OPTIONAL RECEIVER SUPPLIED
WITH THE KIT. Otherwise you'll need a tray
to fit the receiver being used.

Take item "F4" (SHEET 4) and place it TOP
DOWN on the work surface.
Working on the UNDERSIDE:­Locate the 2 plywood items "RT" (sheet 6).
Glue these into the slots provided in "F4".
Note they only fit one way around.

This slot must be clear

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This shows the completed
assembly.

Step 6

Step 8

Locate the small item "C" (sheet 1)
and glue this into place in the slots
provide at the rear of the fuselage
side. The slot in this item is for the
pushrod to pass through. (Elevator
or rudder).
Repeat this step on the RH Fus.
Keep all markings on the inside so
they don't show on the finished
model.

Photo of assembly.

Glue "F4" into the back of the
"F3" assembly from step 3,
ensuring a 90 degree joint
between the two. Ensure the top
of "F4" is uppermost.

(You can use one of the fuselage
sides to hold the items in the
correct position until the glue has
set but don't glue the assembly
to the fuselage yet).

Step 7

Glue

90 degrees

Take "Fus LH" and the items "A"
and "B" (sheet 1).
Glue "A" and "B" into their
corresponding positions in "Fus
LH".
Repeat this step on "Fus RH".
Keep all markings to one side.
That way they don't show on the
finished model.

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Step 9

FOLLOW THIS STEP CLOSELY.

Fit the "Fus RH" in place but DO
NOT GLUE.

Manoeuver "F7" "F8" and "F9"
(sheet 6) into place. ("F8" is
sandwiched between "F7" and
"F9" to form the slot for the
undercarriage to fit into).
You need to let the RH fuselage
side move out to achieve this.

When everything is correctly
seated, apply glue to the 7 tenons
(shown circled) on BOTH
FUSELAGE SIDES to hold
everything in place.
DO NOT allow any glue to enter
the undercarriage slot.

Step 10

Step 11

Take the assembly completed in
"Step 6" and glue it into the slots
in the "LH Fus". Note that there
will be a gap forward of "F3",
DON'T Glue this yet.

DO NOT GLUE THE OTHER
FUSELAGE SIDE TO THIS
ASSEMBLY.

Fit and glue "F5" (sheet 1) to
the fuselage LH side and also
to rear of "F4".

Ensure the markings on "F5"
are facing forward.

gap

Glue Glue Fus LH

Fus RH

F7F8F9

Glue the tenons
only

Undercarriage
slot