Stevens Aero Model PACEMAKER Build Instructions

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Wing Span: 27.25 inches | Wing Area: 100 square inches | Average Flying Weight: 2.25 ounces

Build Instructions - Version 1.18 (revised 11.05.2016)

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WARRANTY

Stevens AeroModel guarantees 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 Stevens AeroModel’s liability exceed the original cost of the purchased kit. Further, Stevens AeroModel reserves the right to change or modify this warranty without notice.

LIABILITY RELEASE

In that Stevens AeroModel 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 to the place of purchase.

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

WARNING: This product may contain chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer and/or birth defects or other reproductive harm.

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 Stevens AeroModel assist in determining the suitability or use of electronics, hardware, or power systems not explicitly recommended by Stevens AeroModel.

For product assembly support, replacement parts, hardware, and electronics to complete this model, please contact Stevens AeroModel at www.stevensaero.com.

Stevens AeroModel

26405 Judge Orr Rd., Colorado Springs, CO 80808 USA 719-387-4187 www.stevensaero.com

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Pacemaker 100 - Kit Inventory

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Laser-cut wood, 10 sheets (See Sheet Wood Inventory, page 5)

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Illustrated Build Instructions

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Plan Set, 2 sheets, 12 in. x 18 in.

Taped to back of wood brick:

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1 Landing gear, wire, .032 in. x 12 in.

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2 Push rods, wire, .015 in. x 18 in.

Hardware Bag:

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1 Delrin receiver clip (5013)

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1 Heat shrink tube, 1 1/2 in. x 1/16 in. (5012)

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1 Pair, plastic wheels, 1 1/8 in. diameter (5015)

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2 Hardwood dowel, 1/8 in. x 2 in. (1017)

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8 Rubber band, Size #16

Pacemaker - Background

This Laser Engineeredtm design from Stevens AeroModel was directly inspired by the classic JL Sadler Pacemaker – A lovely “old timer” with a beautiful profile and elegant wing shape. The original Pacemaker was designed in 1940 and is indeed a unique design for a “old timer” – it features a low wing, and while not unheard of in the golden age of aeromodelling, it is a rare trait.

Our version of this classic bit of aviation history, the Pacemaker 100, captures the essence of this iconic model. The Pacemaker 100, while reminiscent of those bygone years, offers a refreshingly modern design that builds trouble-free and quickly, thanks to laser-cutting processes pioneered by Stevens AeroModel.

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Suggested Items to Complete this Model

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

Required Electronics

RC transmitter with at least 3 channels

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Receiver/ESC/Servo brick (PKZ3352 or PKZUA1151)*

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Motor/Gearbox (PKZ3624)

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Propeller, 130mm x 70mm (EFL9051)

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LiPo battery, 120 - 160 mAh 3.7V

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*SPMAR6400 or SPMAR6410 may be used with computer radio.

Required Building Supplies and Tools

CA glue, medium, 1/4 oz (PAAPT04)

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CA glue, thin, 1/4 oz (PAAPT10)

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CA glue applicator tips (PAAPT21)

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CA glue accelerator (PAAPT15)

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Hobby knife with supply of #11 blades

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Sanding block with 400 and 600 grit paper

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Optional Building Supplies and Tools

Balsa filler

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Modeling clay (ballast)

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CA glue de-bonder (PAAPT16)

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Building Supplies and Tools

Covering iron and heat gun

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Needle nose pliers, small

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Clear tape, 1/2 in. (DUB916)

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Velcro for mounting battery (PKZ1039)

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Masking tape (low-tack blue painters’ tape)

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AeroLITE

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Required Building Supplies

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Clear lacquer-based sealant (DEFT)

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Lacquer-based spray paint (Design

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covering film

Master®)

Covering Film Requirements

While any high-quality covering film may be used to finish this model, superior results will be achieved by using genuine AeroLITE brand covering film, available exclusively from Stevens AeroModel. The lower working temperature and light weight of AeroLITE are especially desirable for this type of model.

AeroLITE is one-third the weight of typical model covering films, and will present a significant weight savings when applied to this model.

3 - PatchPakTM AeroLITE

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Sealing Bare Wood

While not required, it is suggested that a high-quality clear lacquer be used to protect and seal any unfinished wood. One single light coat of clear lacquer should be sufficient to protect the model from moisture, without adding significantly to the model’s final flying weight.

Many parts of this model may be colored using a lacquer-based spray paint. Listed below are some of the products we have used on our models. Please feel free to use whatever products you prefer.

DEFT clear lacquer-based sealant (available at most hardware stores)

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Design Master Color Tool, lacquer-based spray paint (available at most arts and crafts stores)

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Sheet Wood Inventory (1 of 1)

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Builder’s Notes

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General Assembly Instructions

Thank you for purchasing the Pacemaker 100 from Stevens AeroModel.

This model has been developed and manufactured using state-of-the-art CAD/CAM systems. Our kits feature a unique interlocking construction process, that when compared to traditional building methods, saves countless hours of measuring, cutting, sanding, and fitting. We are certain that you’ll find our kit to offer a truly exceptional build experience.

As this kit is recommended for the novice model builder and pilot, we invite beginners who have purchased this kit to seek the help of an experienced builder and pilot. If at any time during the assembly of this kit, should you run across a term or technique that is foreign to you, please contact our staff with your questions.

IMPORTANT!

Please READ and RE-READ these build instructions along with any other included documentation before starting your build and/or contacting our staff for builder support.

Pre-Sanding

DO NOT SKIP THIS STEP. Before removing any parts from the laser-cut sheet wood, use a sanding block loaded with 250 - 400 grit sandpaper and lightly sand the back side of each wood sheet. This step removes any residue produced as a result of the laser cutting process. We have found that most stock wood sizes run several thousandths of an inch oversized. This step also slightly reduces the thickness of each sheet of wood. Leave all parts in the sheet wood until required for assembly.

Protecting Your Work Surface

Use the poly tube that this kit was shipped in as a nonstick barrier between your work surface and the product assembly.

Bonding the Assembly

This product’s tabs and notches interlock like a 3D puzzle. We strongly suggest that when fitting parts, you dry fit (use no glue) the parts together first. It is advised to work 1 - 2 steps ahead in the instructions, using this dry-fit technique. This allows the opportunity to inspect the fit and location of assembled components, and shows the benefits of our construction technique. As each successive part is added, it contributes to pulling the entire assembly square. Once you arrive at the end of a major assembly sequence, square your work on a flat work surface and bond the dry fit joints with glue. Using the dry-fit process, you’ll be able to recover from a minor build mistake and will ultimately end up with a square and true assembly.

Unless otherwise noted in the instructions, we find it easier to “tack glue” parts (temporarily bonding parts in assemblies, using a small dot of glue). When using medium CA glue, apply with a fine-tip CA glue applicator. Never bond painted or covered assemblies with thin CA, as it can destroy the finish of a beautifully prepared model.

Never Force the Fit!

This is a precision laser-cut kit. Our lasers cut to within 5 thousandths of an inch in accuracy. Yet the wood stock supplied to us by the mill may vary in thickness by up to 20 thousandths. This variance in the wood stock can cause some tabs and notches to fit very tightly. With this in mind, consider lightly sanding or lightly pinching a tight-fitting tab, rather than forcing the parts together. You will break fewer parts in assembly, and end up with a square and true airframe.

Manual Updates

Please check our website for updates to these instructions before starting the build. To obtain downloads and updates to this model aircraft kit, please visit the product page at stevensaero.com

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Fuselage

Fuselage parts are designated with the letter “F” followed by a number. Parts have been numbered so that the fuselage assembly follows a sequential order: F1 to F37.

Note: When initially bonding parts, use a single, small drop of medium CA glue, applied sparingly with a CA glue applicator tip to “tack glue” the part in place. Should you commit an error in assembly, it will be easier to recover from the mistake and remove or correct the part in error, if you do not soak the assembly with glue after each step! This method of assembly will allow our interlocking design to do its job. As each successive part is installed within the fuselage, it will help pull the entire structure square and true. When a major assembly is completed, revisit all joints and bond completely. Do not use excessive amounts of glue, as this only adds weight to the model.

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1. Central Crutch - Lay F1 (sheet 01/10, 1/16 in. balsa) on the work surface with the etched side facing up. Fit F2 and F3 (sheet 09/10, 1/32 in. ply) to the nylon receiver clip supplied in your hardware bag to make the receiver tray. Fit the receiver tray to the four slots in the center just forward of the large openings in F1. Bond with thin CA.

2. Fit and tack glue formers F4 (sheet 10/10, 1/16 in. ply) F5, F6, and F7 (sheets 01 and 02/10, 1/16 in. balsa) to F1. F4 goes in the slots immediately forward of the receiver tray. F5 fits the crosspiece between the first and second large openings. F6 fits immediately behind the last large opening. F7 fits in the last pair of slots near the rear of F1.

3. Turn the assembly right side up so that the formers are underneath F1. Fit and tack glue former F8 (sheet 02/10, 1/16 in. balsa) to the front of F1, oriented with the top of F8 pointing up.

4. Fuselage Sides - Fit and bond F9a (sheet 01/10, 1/16 in. balsa) to F9b (sheet 01/10, 1/16 in. balsa), and F10a (sheet 01/10, 1/16 in. balsa) to (sheet 02/10, 1/16 in. balsa).

5. Turn the central crutch assembly up side down again, so that the formers are on top. Fit fuselage side F9 to the left side of the assembly, tack gluing it to F1 and formers F4 and F5 only. Repeat this step to fit and tack glue F10 to the right side of the assembly. Continue working toward the rear of the assembly, tacking the fuselage sides to formers F5 and F6. Pull the rear of the fuselage sides together, tacking to former F7 and the rear of F1.

Square the assembly on a flat surface, with the top of former F8 hanging over the edge of the work surface. Final bond all parts together with thin CA.

6. Fit parts F11 (sheet 01/10, 1/16 in. balsa) to the front of former F4, against each fuselage side, and bond with thin CA.

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Step 1

Bottom View

Front

Step 2

Long Arm

Bottom View

Step 5

Step 5 Cont.

Bond

F10

Bottom View

Bond

F10

Bottom View

Step 3

Top Vi ew

To p

Formers

Underneath

Step 5 Cont.

Step 4 Step 6

F9b

F9a

Bond

Bottom View

F11

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Fuselage (continued)

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7. Fit parts F12 (sheet 01/10, 1/16 in. balsa) to the rear of former F5, against each fuselage side, and bond with thin CA.

8. Landing Gear Pocket - Fit F13 (sheet 09/10, 1/32 in. ply) to the notches on the fuselage sides and the large slots in F1. These notches and slots are oversized to accommodate the other parts of the landing gear pocket, F13 will rest in the front portion of these openings.

9. Fit F14 (sheet 09/10, 1/32 in. ply) into the same openings, immediately behind and flush against F13.

10. Fit F15 (sheet 09/10, 1/32 in. ply) into the same openings, immediately behind and flush against F14. Make sure that all three parts are fully seated, then wick thin CA around the edges of the parts to bond them together and to the fuselage. Make sure that no glue gets

into the pocket itself.

11. Battery Tray - Fit and bond the battery tray F16 (sheet 09/10, 1/32 in. ply) to the slots in F13 and the tabs on former F8.

12. Motor Mount - Lay F17a (sheet 09/10, 1/32 in. ply) on the work surface with the side etched ‘Top’ facing up. Fit and bond two F17b’s to the slots in each side of F17a.

13. Turn the assembly up side down. Fit and bond parts F18 and F19 (sheet 09/10, 1/32 in. ply) to the bottom of F17a.

14. Fit and bond the assembly to former F20.

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Step 7

Step 8

F13

F12

Bottom View

Step 11

Step 12

F16

F17b

Bottom View

F17a

To p

F17b

Step 9

F14

Bottom View

Step 13

Step 10 Step 14

F15

F18

F19

Bottom View

F20

Bottom View

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Fuselage (continued)

Build Instructions

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15. Slide the completed motor mount assembly down into the nose of the model, Fitting the tabs at the base of F18, F19, and F20 into the slots in the battery tray F16. Make sure that F20 is flush against the front of former F8, then bond the motor mount assembly to the fuselage with thin CA.

16. Cowling - Fit and bond the cowling spine F21 (sheet 01/10, 1/16 in. balsa) to the slot at the top of formers F8/F20, oriented so that the long tab on F21 points forward.

17. Slide former F22 (sheet 10/10, 1/16 in. ply) onto the long tabs on F17b and F21, and over the front of F17a, fitting it to the tabs on F18, F19, and the battery tray F16.

18. In order, slide F23, F24, and F25 (sheet 08/10, 1/8 in. balsa) onto the tabs on F17a and F21. Make sure that they are flush against each other and former F22, then wick thin CA around the edges to bond.

19. Locate the cowl sheeting F26 (sheet 02/10, 1/16 in. balsa). Moisten one side with glass cleaner, and allow it to soak in for a minute or two. Wrap F26 - moist side out - around formers F20 and F22, holding it in place with low tack masking tape until dry. When F26 is completely dry, remove the tape, and bond it to the fuselage with thin CA.

20. Fuselage Bottom - Turn the fuselage up side down, and fit the forward fuselage bottom F27 (sheet 01/10, 1/16 in. balsa) to formers F8, F22, and F13 of the landing gear pocket. Bond with thin CA.

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Step 15

Step 16

Step 18 Cont.

F20

F24

Step 18 Cont.

F25

F21

F20

Step 17

F22

Step 19

Step 18 Step 20

Bottom View

F23

F26

F27

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Fuselage (continued)

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21. Fit and bond F28 (sheet 02/10, 1/16 in. balsa) between the fuselage side, former F4, and F15 of the landing gear pocket.

22. Assemble the rear fuselage bottom by fitting F29b into the middle of F29a (sheet 03/10, 1/16 in. balsa), and bonding with thin CA.

23. Fit the completed F29 to the rear of the fuselage, bonding it to the fuselage sides and formers F5, F6, and F7.

24. Fuselage Top - Turn the fuselage right side up. Fit and tack glue the upper formers F30 through F35 (sheet 04/10, 1/16 in. balsa) in the positions shown. Note: F35 shares a common slot in F1 with former F7 below.

25. Fit and bond the spine F36 (sheet 05/10, 3/32 in. balsa) into the notch at the top of each former, and the slots in F1 between formers F34 and F35.

26. Position and bond one F37 (sheet 01/10, 1/16 in. balsa) on each side of the rear of F36 between formers F34 and F35.

27. Stringers - Fit one end of a length of 3/32 in. x 1/8 in. balsa strip stock (sheet 05/10, 3/32 in. balsa) into the middle notch on the left side of former F8. Fit the stringer in the middle notch in each former, working your way aft. Trim the stringer to rest flush against the front face of former F35. Bond the stringer to each former with thin CA. Repeat this step to install the middle stringer on the right side of the fuselage.

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Step 21

Step 22

Step 25

F36

F28

Bottom View

Step 26

F37

F29b

F37

F29a

Step 23

Step 24

F30

F31

F32

Bottom View

F34

F33

F35

Step 27

Middle

Notch

Step 27 Cont.

F35

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28. Follow the same procedure to install the upper stringer to the top notch on each side of the formers. Trim the upper stringer 1/2 in. beyond former F34.

29. Remove the stringer, and sand the top of last inch at the rear of the stringer to a tapering arc. This will allow the stringer to neatly ‘disappear’ beneath the covering at this former.

30. Reinstall the stringer, ensuring that the sanded surfaces faces out, and bond with thin CA. Repeat steps 28 through 30 to install the bottom stringer in the lowest notch on the sides of the formers.

31. Final Sanding - Lightly sand the completed fuselage, removing any excess glue and smoothing the joints between parts. Radius the front of the cowl sides, top, and bottom as shown.

32. Sand the stringers to flow smoothly into the cowl. Continue sanding the stringers, removing the high spots so that the covering will lie smoothly.

33. Sand the rear of the stringers to flow smoothly into former F35.

Set the completed fuselage aside until needed later in the instructions.

Tail Surfaces

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34. Horizontal Stabilizer and Elevator - Build these surfaces over the plan on the detail sheet, from parts H1 through H7 (sheet 05/10, 3/32 in. balsa) for the stabilizer, and E1 through E5 (sheet 05/10, 3/32 in. balsa) for the elevator, bonding with thin CA.

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Step 28

Step 29

Step 31

F34

1/2 in.

Step 32

1 in.

Step 30

Step 30 Cont.

Lower

Stringer

Step 33

F35

Step 34

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Wing

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35. Align the leading edge of the elevator with the edge of the work surface. Using a sanding block or stick, sand a 45 degree bevel along the entire leading edge. This bevelled side will now be referred to as the ‘bottom’ of the elevator.

36. Vertical stabilizer and rudder - Build these surfaces over the plan on the detail sheet, from parts V1 through V6 (sheet 06/10, 3/32 in. balsa) for the stabilizer, and R1 through R4 (sheet 06/10, 3/32 in. balsa) for the rudder, bonding with thin CA.

37. Not shown - refer to photo #35. Align the leading edge of the rudder with the edge of the work surface, oriented so that the right side of the rudder faces up. Using a sanding block or stick, sand a 45 degree bevel along the entire leading edge.

Lightly sand the completed tail surfaces and set them aside until they are needed later in the instructions.

38. Center Section - Lay W1a (sheet 03/10, 1/16 in. balsa) on a flat work surface. Fit and bond one W1b (sheet 03/10, 1/16 in. balsa) to each end of W1a.

39. Align W2 (sheet 09/10, 1/32 in. ply) over W1, using the alignment holes as guides. Bond with thin CA.

40. Fit two ribs W3 (sheet 04/10, 1/16 in. balsa) to the two slots in the center of the spar. Make sure that the ribs and spar are oriented so that W2 is behind W1.

41. Fit and bond the center section trailing edge W4 (sheet 06/10, 3/32 in. balsa) to the rear of ribs W3.

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42. Fit and bond the leading edge web W5 (sheet 06/10, 3/32 in. balsa) to the front of ribs W3.

43. Fit and bond the leading edge W6 (sheet 05/10, 3/32 in. balsa) to the front of W5.

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Step 35

Step 36

Step 40

45 deg.

W2 Behind

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Bottom

Step 41

Step 38

W1a

W1b

Step 39 Step 43

Alignment Hole

Step 42

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Wing (continued)

Build Instructions

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44. Fit one rib W7 (sheet 07/10, 3/32 in. balsa) to the notches in the spar outboard of ribs W3, and to the leading and trailing edges. Square the center section on a flat surface, and final bond all parts together with thin CA.

45. Fit and bond W8 (sheet 09/10, 1/32 in. ply) into the recess in the trailing edge W4.

46. Outer Panels - Assemble the wing outlines over the plan on the detail sheet from parts W9 through W12 (sheet 06/10 and 07/10, 3/32 in. balsa), and bond with thin CA.

47. Fit and bond the wing outlines to ribs W7 and the tips of the spar.

48. Fit and bond the leading edge W13 (sheet 05/10, 3/32 in. balsa) to the front of W9.

49. Fit and bond ribs W14 through W17 (sheet 04/10, 1/16 in. balsa) to the wing panel - refer to the plan on the detail sheet for the correct location of each rib.

50. Fit the wing tip doubler W18 (sheet 03/10, 1/16 in. balsa) between ribs W16 and W17, flush against W13. Align doubler W19 (sheet 03/10, 1/16 in. balsa) over W9, flush against rib W17 and the leading edge W13.

51. Fit and bond the diagonal braces W20 through W23 (sheet 03/10, 1/16 in. balsa) between the ribs, spar, and leading edge. Refer to the plan on the detail sheet for the correct location of each brace.

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Step 44

Step 45

Step 48

W13

Step 49

W14

W15

W16

W17

Step 46

W12

W10

W11

Step 50

Step 47 Step 51

W18

W19

W23

W22

W21

W20

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Wing (continued)

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52. Turbulator Spars - Cut a length of 1/8 in. x 3/32 in. strip stock (sheet 05/10, 3/32 in. balsa) to fit between ribs W7 spanning the center section. Trim the ends so that they end down the center line of the ribs. Lay the spar strip flat (1/8 in. side facing up) in the notches over the main spar, and bond to the ribs and spar with thin CA.

53. Fit one end of a full length of 1/8 in. x 3/32 in. strip stock (sheet 05/10, 3/32 in. balsa) to the notch in rib W7, butted up against the center section turbulator spar. Make sure that the strip is lying flat (1/8 in. side facing up) then bond to rib W7 and the main spar between ribs W7 and W14. Proceed down the wing toward the tip, fitting and bonding the spar strip to each rib and the spar. Fit the end of the spar strip into the notch at the tip of W10, and trim flush with the wing tip.

54. Repeat step 52 to install the two front turbulator spars in the center section, this time standing them up on edge (3/32 in. side facing up).

55. Repeat step 53 to install the two front turbulator spars in each wing panel. Make sure that the spar strips are standing on edge (3/32 in. side facing up). Trim the ends to rest in the recesses of the wing tip doubler W19.

56. Final Sanding - Lightly sand the completed wing, removing any excess glue and smoothing the joints between parts. Round the leading edge and front of the wing tip. Leave the trailing edge square. Sand the ends of the turbulator spars to flow smoothly into the wing tip.

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Step 52

1/8 in. x 3/32 in.

Step 52 Cont.

Step 54

Lying Flat

3/32 in. x 1/8 in.

On Edge

Step 55

Centered

3/32 in. x 1/8 in.

On Edge

Step 53

1/8 in. x 3/32 in.

Lying Flat

Step 53 Cont.

Flush

Step 55 Cont.

W19

Step 56

W10

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Covering

Build Instructions

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57. Cover your model with a high quality, light weight iron on material. We recommend AeroLite, available at stevensaero.com.

Fuselage - Cover the sides up to the second (middle) stringer with one piece of material. Trim the excess with a sharp razor blade. Cover the space between the second (middle) stringer and the central keel with a separate piece for each side of the model. Cover the nose and the bottom forward of the radio compartment. Leave the rear of the fuselage bottom uncovered, to allow access for installing the push rods. This area will be covered in a later step.

Wing - Cover the bottom in three pieces, the center section first, then the outer panels. Cover the top of the center section next. The outer panels may, with care, be covered with one pice of material, however, you may find it easier to cover from the main spat back with one piece, and the front forward of the spare with a separate piece of material.

Tail Surfaces - Cover both sides of each surface. Leave the tabs at the base of the vertical stabilizer uncovered.

Push Rods and Receiver

58. Refer to the Push Rod Detail on the detail sheet, and make a ‘snake’ bend in on end of each of the .015 in. wire push rod material supplied in your kit.

59. Connect the ‘snake’ bend to the servo tabs on the receiver brick. Note: the tabs have three different size holes. Connect the push rods to the middle hole.

60. Pass the push rods through formers F5 and F6. The rudder push rod (servo nearest the antenna on the receiver) goes through the hole on the left side of the formers marked ‘R’. The elevator push rod goes through the holes on the right side of the formers marked ‘E’. Slit the covering over the upper exit slot on the left side of the model, and pass the rudder push rod through it. Slit the covering over the lower exit slot on the right side of the fuselage and pass the elevator push rod through it.

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Step 56 Cont.

Step 57

Step 59

Step 60

Middle Hole

Bottom View

Step 57 Cont.

Step 58

Bottom View

Step 60 Cont.

Upper

Exit Slot

Bottom View

Rudder

Left Side

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Push Rods and Receiver (continued)

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61. Install the receiver in the receiver tray by first fitting the front edge of the circuit board into the notch in the short arm of the nylon clip, then press down on the rear of the board until it snaps under the long arm of the clip.

62. You may now cover the bottom rear of the fuselage.

Motor and Propellor

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63. Remove the spikes from the bottom of the mounting tabs on the gearbox of the recommended motor (PKZ3624) and sand the tabs smooth. Turn the motor over, and remove the bump at the rear of each tab, using a sharp razor blade, then sand the tab smooth.

64. Install the recommended propellor (EFL9051) by threading it onto the output shaft of the gearbox.

65. Turn the motor up side down (small gear on top, big gear on the bottom), and feed the motor lead through the cowl and down through the opening in the battery tray F16. Press the motor into the nose of the model until it is fully seated in the motor mount. Friction should be enough to retain the motor, but you may apply a small drop of medium CA at the front of each mounting tab for added security.

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Step 60 Cont.

Right Side

Step 61

Lower

Exit Slot

Bottom View

Step 63 Cont.

Bump

Step 64

Step 62

Bottom View

Step 63

Bottom View Bottom View

Spikes

Step 65

Step 65 Cont.

F16

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Tail Surfaces

Build Instructions

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66. Hinging - Using low tack masking tape, secure the horizontal stabilizer and elevator to the work surface. Make sure there is a 1/64 in. gap between the surfaces, and that the elevator is place with the bevelled side down. Slice a length of 1/2 in. wide clear tape down the center, leaving your with a strip /4 in. wide. Apply this strip of tape over the gap between the surfaces to create a hinge, and trim off the excess. Remove the surfaces, and flex the elevator back and forth, making sure that it moves freely with no binding. If there is resistance of any kind, remove the hinge tape and repeat the hinging process, this time increasing the gap between the surfaces slightly.

67. Follow the procedure in step 66 to hinge the rudder to the vertical stabilizer, orienting the parts on the work surface with the left side facing up (bevelled side of elevator facing down).

68. Control Horns - Lay the horizontal stabilizer on the work surface with the bevelled side of the elevator facing up. Slit the covering over the control horn slot on the right side of the elevator. Press the control horn etched ‘E’ (sheet 09/10, 1/32 in. ply) into the slot, oriented so that the hole in the end of the control horn is directly over the hinge line. Bond the horn to the elevator with medium CA.

69. Follow the procedure in step 68 to mount the control horn ‘R’ (sheet 09/10, 1/32 in. ply) to the left side of the rudder.

70. Graphics - If you have purchased the pre-cut graphics, available at stevensaero.com, now is the time to apply them. Refer to the plans on the detail sheet for the location of the graphics. Spray the are of the model where the graphic is to be applied with glass cleaner. This will allow you to ‘float’ the graphic onto the covering, making it easy to position the graphic properly. When you are satisfied with the placement, Scrape the graphic with a credit card or similar straight edged surface to squeegee the glass cleaner from under the graphic. Wipe up the excess glass cleaner from around the graphic, and allow it to dry thoroughly. Do not apply heat! When dry, the graphic will be firmly affixed to the covering.

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71. Mounting - Remove the covering over the four slots on the bottom of the horizontal stabilizer. Mount the stabilizer to the four tabs at the rear of the fuselage. View the model from the front and rear, making sure that the stabilizer is perpendicular to the fuselage sides. Bond the stabilizer by running a small bead of medium CA along the seam where it meets the fuselage.

72. Remove the covering over the two slots at the rear of the central spine on top of the fuselage. Fit the tabs at the base of the vertical stabilizer into the slots. Run a small bead of medium CA along the seam between the stabilizer and fuselage on both sides of the stabilizer.

73. Push Rod Connections - Cut a 3/4 in. length of the heat shrink tubing supplied in your kit, and slide it over two scrap pieces of .015 in. wire. Shrink the tubing over the wires using a heat gun or warm soldering iron, and allow to cool. Remove the pre-shrunk tubing and cut it in half, leaving you with two pieces 3/8 in. long.

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Step 66

Step 67

Ta pe

Bevelled

Side Down!

Bevelled

Side Down!

Step 70

See Detail

Sheet for

Locations

Step 71

Bond

Left Side

Step 68

Bottom View

Center

Right Side

Step 72

Step 69 Step 73

Bottom View

Bond

Heat Shrink Tube

3/4 in.

Left Side

Two Pieces

.015 in. Wire

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Build Instructions

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74. Refer to the Push Rod Detail on the detail sheet, and make up two “Part B’s” from .015 in. wire. Trim the wire to and overall length of 3/4 in.

75. Fit “Part B” to the control horn, then connect it to the push rod with a 3/8 in. length of the pre-shrunk tubing. You may now slide the wires back and forth within the tube to center the control surface. When you are satisfied that the control surface is centered, apply a small drop of medium CA to each end of the tube to secure.

Landing Gear

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76. Bend the landing gear over the pattern on the detail sheet, using the 1/32 in. wire supplied in your kit. Proceed carefully, as accuracy is critical for a proper fit.

77. Mount the supplied wheels onto the landing gear wire. Bend the axle up 90 degrees to retain the wheels, and trim off the excess wire.

78. Slit the covering over the landing gear pocket, and press the wire into the pocket. Press part LG (sheet 09/10, 1/32 in. ply) into the pocket until it is flush with the fuselage bottom. Wick thin CA along the pocket and the point where the landing gear wire exits the fuselage to secure.

79. You may now connect the motor lead to the socket at the rear of the receiver circuit board. Orient the lead so that the black wire is in the center of the board, nearest the long arm of the receiver clip.

80. Slit the covering over the slot at the bottom rear of the fuselage. Press the tail skid TS (sheet 09/10, 1/32 in. ply) into the slot and secure with medium CA.

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Step 75

3/4 in.

3/8 in.

Heat Shrink

Tube

.015 in. Wire

Step 78

Bottom View

Step 78

Flush

Bottom View

Step 76

1/32 in. Wire

Step 79

Bottom View

Step 77 Step 80

Bottom View

90 deg. Bend

Black Wire

Long Arm

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81. Apply a small piece of self adhesive Velcro (PKZ1039) to the battery tray to secure the battery.

82. Locate the two 1/8 in. x 2 in. dowels supplied in your kit. Sand the ends round, and paint them to match your color scheme. Remove the covering over the hole in the fuselage sides in front of and behind the wing saddle. Slide the dowels through the holes, centering them so that an equal length protrudes from each side of the fuselage. Wick thin CA around the point where the dowels exit the fuselage to secure.

83. Mount the wing to the fuselage. Retain the wing by looping one or two #16 rubber bands (supplied in your kit) around the dowels and under the wing.

Congratulations!

Your Stevens AeroModel Pacemaker UM is now complete! Please proceed to the Setup and Preflight sections to prepare your model for it’s first flights.

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Velcro

Bottom View

1/8 in. x 2 in.

Dowels

Step 83

Complete

#16

Rubber Band

Bottom View

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Setup

DO NOT ATTEMPT FLIGHT IF THE WINGS ARE WARPED. Inspect the wings for any warps that may have occurred when covering the model, or while the model was in storage. Remove all warps before flight. Lack of aileron control on this model will make flying with a warped wing difficult.

Rudder - Center the rudder. Then, set the direction, rate of travel, and dampening (expo) of the control. The rudder servo should be controlled by the aileron channel on your radio, as the rudder on this model also controls the roll of the aircraft. The rudder should follow aileron stick travel, i.e., moving the aileron stick to the right should move the rudder to the right.

Elevator - Center the elevator. Then, set the direction, rate of travel, and dampening (expo) of the control. The elevator will be controlled by the elevator channel on your radio. Moving the elevator stick back should move the elevator up. Moving the elevator stick forward should move the elevator down.

The Pacemaker UM was designed to be a very docile flyer. We set up our flight controls with fairly minimal throws. With the push rods connected, per the instructions in this manual, set the control throws as follows:

Rudder Travel

+/- 12 degrees

Elevator Travel

+/- 15 degrees

Preﬂight

It is recommended that you have an experienced pilot assist you with preflighting your new model. Just like having someone proofread something you’ve written, having a second fresh set of eyes inspect your final product is often helpful in avoiding disaster.

While not a thorough preflight check, listed below are some of the major items that you should consider checking when developing your own preflight check list. Get in the habit of always preflighting your models before every flight.

Weight and Balance - Check the balance of your model (C.G., center of gravity). For proper performance, the model should balance at the main spar. Use your right and left index fingers to suspend the model from below, at the wing tips. If the horizontal stabilizer appears to hang level, the model is properly balanced and ready to fly. If the nose or tail of the model hang down, move the battery forward and backward to make subtle changes, or add clay ballast to the nose or tail as required to obtain proper balance.

Check Weather - The first flight should be outdoors in zero wind conditions. The Pacemaker UM can fly in winds up to 5 miles per hour.

Inspect the Airframe - Always check for warps and obvious signs of wear or damage. Do not fly a warped or damaged model.

Inspect Control Surfaces - Always check control surfaces for center, proper direction of travel, rate of throw, secure push rod connections, hinges, and receiver/servo mounting hardware.

Check Wing Attachment Points - Always make sure you inspect for damage and wear. Make sure that the wing and rubber bands, if applicable, are properly attached.

Inspect Battery - Always use a freshly-charged battery. Never begin a flight with a partially-charged or damaged battery.

Clear Prop - Stay clear of the prop arc, when applying power to the model.

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Range Check Radio - Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for performing a radio range check.

Check for Traffic - Proceed to the flight line (with your mentor/instructor if you are a novice pilot) and look

for other traffic. If the runway is clear, and no one is in the pattern to land, loudly announce your intentions to take off. Remember, all aircraft on the ground must yield the runway to those landing.

Go Flying - Point the model into the wind (if present) and steadily advance the throttle to full power. Use rudder control to correct track while on the ground. Within several feet, the model should be airborne. Fly the model to a comfortable “1 to 2 mistakes high altitude”, reduce throttle to stop the climb, then trim the model for straight-and-level flight at a comfortable cruise speed. The Pacemaker UM typically cruises at just over one-half throttle.

Setup for Landing - Clearly announce your intentions to land. Make all landings into the wind, using rudder and elevator controls. Crosswind landings should be avoided until you are comfortable with the model’s in-flight behavior.

Congratulations!

Once you’ve completed your first flights, you will have noticed that the Stevens AeroModel Pacemaker UM is a very stable model airplane. When built straight, and trimmed for level flight, it should readily return to “wings level” from any attitude. When flying, we never miss an opportunity to allow an onlooker to get a little “stick-time”.

If your first flight was a bit more exciting than you would have liked, and you are having problems with erratic flight performance, please inspect your airframe and equipment for damage, improper installation, and/or twists and warps. Check to make sure that the model is properly balanced. Moving the C.G. forward slightly can also improve flight performance. The most common mistake modelers make is to try to fly with a warped or twisted wing. Please make certain that your wings are straight and true, before you fly.

At Stevens AeroModel, we are committed to improving your building and flying experience. We are constantly refining our processes, designs, and manuals to reflect customer feedback. You may correspond with the Stevens AeroModel staff at:

email: [email protected] Phone: 719-387-4187