Stevens Aero Model SQuiRT Manuale utente
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SQuiRT
A Speed 400 Primary Trainer
V1.04WAA
Span 38” / Length 26” / Area 260Sq.” / Weight 14.0-16.0oz
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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.
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 the use by
the user of the final user-assembled product. 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.
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REQUIRED TO COMPLETE KIT:
Kit Contents:
1. Rolled Computer Drawn Plan Sheet
2. Illustrated Instruction Manual
3. Laser Cut Balsa and Hardwood Parts Sheets (See Cut Parts Inventory Sheet)
4. 2 - 1/8” x 24” Hardwood Dowel. (taped to back of wood brick)
5. Pre-Formed .093” dia. spring steel landing gear. (taped to back of wood brick)
6. Vinyl windscreen and wing stripe decal set.
7. Hardware Bag
•3 - 1/8” x 3” hardwood dowels
•1 -3/16” x 3” hardwood dowel
•1 - #16 Rubber Bands
•2 - .045” x 11” Push Rods (Z-Bend)
•1 - .032” x 11” Music Wire
•1 - .032” ID x 11” Nylon Tube
•1 - Pair 2” Foam Wheels (GW/LFW-508/21) [Builder must drill hubs to fit 3/32” wire gear]
•1 - ½” Sullivan #60 Tail Wheel
•1 - Du-Bro 919 (BULK 27800) Micro2 Control Horns (2/Pkg.) [Builder must drill to fit .045” Push Rods]
•1 - Du-Bro 845 Mini EZ Connector (2/Pkg.)
•2 - Rubber wheel collars (GW/AD001 2.3mm)
•2 - 3/16” Diameter Neo. Magnets
Recommended Finishing Items:
1. One roll of AeroLITE or AeroFILM covering available from www.stevensaero.com
Suggested Electronics:
1. Your squirt will operate well on a 3-4 Channel Transmitter.
2. 2 - Hitec HS-55 Servos (use of HS-55 servos will negate the need for two 6” servo extensions)
3. 2 - 6” Servo Extension (Only required if you do not use the suggested HS-55 Servos)
4. 1 - Micro Receiver 3-4 Channel (Castle Creations Berg MS4L or similar recommended)
5. 1 - 10-20A ESC we suggest GWS ESC300A or Castle Creations Pixie 20p
6. 1 - GWS EDP-400 or 6v Speed 400 Motor
7. 1 - GWS EMM-400A Motor Mount
8. 1 - GWS DS002 or 2.3mm Prop Shaft Adapter
9. 1 - GWS 7x3.5 HD Prop
10. 1 - GWS ½” Spinner
11. 1 - 2 Cell 7.4V LiPo Battery we suggest Apogee 1000mah (20C) or ThunderPower 1320 (13C)
Brushless Motor Upgrades: While not necessary for proper flight performance, we understand that there many will
choose to upgrade the SQuiRT to a brushless power system. The Align 430L 2250KV series motor will fit without
modification to the EMM-400A Motor Mount and is an excellent performer on 7.4V batteries. Additionally a GWS
gearbox may be fitted to the airframe using the supplied motor stick assembly opening up many good options. With
many of the lighter brushless motors it may become necessary to relocate your servos forward into the servo tray
within the radio box area of the fuselage.
Items You May Need:
1. Thin, Medium, and Thick CA (super glue) or White Glue
2. Plan/Table Protector (use the bag that this kit came in to protect your work surface from CA glue spills)
3. Razor Blade(s)
4. Med-Fine Grit Sand Paper and sanding block
5. Clear Tape
6. Balsa Wood Filler
7. .047” and .093” drills.
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GENERAL ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS:
Thank you, for purchasing this Stevens Aeromodel SQuiRT – A speed 400 primary trainer. This kit provides the builder
and pilot a refreshing change of pace from heavy “ARF” style plywood box airframe construction and blends stick and
tissue design methods of the past with state of the art CAD technology and precision interlocking laser cut parts; the result
is something you will find truly exceptional to build and fly. This kit is intended for a beginner-novice builder and beginner
pilot as a primary 3-channel trainer.
Best Regards,
Bill Stevens
Stevens AeroModel “Laser Engineered Kits™”
1528 S. Nevada Ave.
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
Assembly Tips
READ THE INSTRUCTIONS and the plan sheet prior to starting any work!
Tape plans to work table. Cover with wax paper or plastic wrap.
Join all joints with Thin CA unless otherwise specified.
DO NOT REMOVE THE PARTS FROM THE BALSA SHEETS UNTIL REQUIRED!
DO NOT FORCE THE FIT – when in doubt double check your parts - removal of material should not be
required. If you feel that you have a poor connection check first to see that the part is not upside down.
Reference each piece against the plan sheet.
Making solid glue joints: Hold parts together on top of plan sheet using moderate pressure to fit parts - wick thin
CA into joint. (There is no need to pin parts to work table as all pieces interlock and self - jig.)
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Fuselage Assembly
Lets begin construction by assembling the fuselage core. Locate the following 1/8” Lite Plywood parts marked
F2, F3a, and F3b. Locate the 3/32” balsa part F4. Dry fit (no glue) the assembly together as indicated in the
photo below. Please note that F1 and F2 have forward designations these parts are etched with the word
“FRONT” do make certain to assemble these parts with “FRONT” facing the nose of the model. Tip! If a part
does not fit properly check the forward orientation.
Locate the 1/8” Lite Plywood part F1 and dry fit to the core as indicated in the photo below. Make certain that
the entire assembly fits together without any gaps check for square then glue parts together by wicking thin CA
glue into adjoining surfaces.
Invert the core assembly and add the 1/16” plywood motor mount doublers to the inside of the core assembly as
pictured below.
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Next, install the 1/8” Lite Plywood Parts L1 and L2 to the underside of the core as indicated in the following
photo.
Locate the 3/32” balsa fuselage sides and the 3/32” balsa former F5. Dry fit former F5 to the rear of the core
assembly and the fuselage sides as indicated in the photo below. Once satisfied with the fit, glue the fuselage
side to the core assembly. Repeat for the opposite side. Tip! you must fit F5 to the core prior to joining the
fuselage sides.
Now install the F7 cabin cross grain doublers they can be found on the 3/32” balsa sheet. These parts key
inside the fuselage as indicated in the photo below.
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Locate the 1/16” balsa part F8 and install to the front of the cabin spanning the fuselage sides and F7 as
indicated in the photo below. Tip! F7 is recessed to receive F8 align the top of F8 with the upper recess in F7.
Now locate the 1/16” balsa part F9 and the 3/32” balsa part F6. Dry fit F9 to the top of the fuselage, next fit the
former F6 to the fuselage and part F9. Invert the fuselage on your work surface, square, and retain parts with
thin CA glue.
Locate the 1/16” Plywood servo tray and glue inside the fuselage as indicated in the photos below.
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Next, fit the 3/32” balsa part F10 to the aft end of the fuselage as indicated in the photo below.
Invert the fuselage and fit the lower 1/16” balsa decking part F11 as indicated in the photo below.
Locate the 3/32” balsa parts F12 and key within the underside of the fuselage as indicated in the photo below.
F12 doubles the fuselage battery access hatch and is shaped along it’s leading edge to fit snug against the
inside plywood structure. Tip! Make certain that F12 rests upon the F11 decking installed in the step prior.
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Assemble the battery access hatch catch/cross brace from 1/16” balsa parts C1, C2, and C3 as indicated in the
photos below. With the catch/brace assembled install one 3/16” rare earth magnet in the circular cutout –
secure the magnet with thin CA glue.
Install the completed cross brace to the fuselage as indicated in the photo below. The leading edge of the
catch/brace should be flush with the leading edge of the deck part F11. Tip! Sand lightly if the fit is too snug (a
result of the C1,2,3 parts not being aligned properly when gluing) – don’t force the parts to fit.
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Assemble the battery hatch from the 1/16” balsa parts H1 and H2. Note that H1 is etched with the outside
shape of H2 to aide in aligning the parts. With H1 and H2 assembled as indicated in the first photo move on to
installing the magnetic catch magnet and forward catch(1/16” balsa part H3). Tip! make certain you install your
magnet in the hole that matches the magnet installed within the fuselage assembly.
Now locate the F13 and F14 balsa sheeting and sheet the nose of the aircraft starting from the leading edge of
L2 following the recess between created by the inner plywood core and the fuselage sides as indicated in the
photos below.
You’ll notice that the upper deck slightly overhangs the front of the windshield. Using a medium grit sand paper
and your sanding block sand off the overhang as indicated in the photos below.
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