TonyRay Cessna L-19 Bird Dog Instructions

: September 2, 2024
: TonyRay

TonyRay Cessna L-19 Bird Dog

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Specifications

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Attentions and Tips

1. Read through the manual before you begin, so you will have an overall idea of what to do.
2. Check all parts. If you find any serious defects or missing parts, please contact your local dealer.
3. Please build your kit in strict accordance with the sequence of the user manual.
4. Pre-Sanding:Before removing any parts from the laser-cut plywood sheet , use a sanding block loaded with 250 – 400 grit sandpaper and lightly sand the back side of the sheet. Which can significantly reduce burn marks of the wood and make the parts match better
5. Before building the model part on drawings, It is recommended to cover a layer of kitchen cling film (polyethylene film) on the drawing. This way can prevent parts from sticking to the drawing and causing damage.
6. Parts 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.
7.This is a precision laser-cut kit. Our lasers cut to within 0.2mm in accuracy. Yet the wood stock supplied to us by the mill may vary in thickness by up to 0.2-0.3mm. 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 may break some parts in assembly, but please don’t worry, after the final covering work, it will not affect the strength and appearance of your model. You will end up with a circle and true airframe.

KIT INVENTORY

Sheet Wood Inventory

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ASSEMBLY-Fuselage

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ASSEMBLY-Wing

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ASSEMBLY-Electronics

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1. CG: 30mm from the leading edge

2.Control Travel

ELEVATOR| ±15°
RUDDER| ±15°
AILERON| ±20°

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Specifications

Wing Span: 29.5 in / 75cm
Wing Area: 7.15 sq dm
Flying Weight: 150g-180g
Fuselage Length: 50cm
Scale: 1/15

Product Usage Instructions

Before You Begin

Make sure you have all the necessary materials and tools before starting the assembly process. Refer to the kit inventory to ensure you have all the required items.

Assembly – Fuselage

Step 1: Begin by assembling the fuselage components according to the provided instructions.
Step 2: Proceed with steps 2 to 14 to complete the fuselage assembly.
Step 15: Follow the remaining steps to finalize the fuselage assembly.

Assembly – Wing

Step 1: Start assembling the wing components as per the instructions provided.
Step 2: Continue with steps 2 to 14 to complete the wing assembly.
Step 15: Finish the wing assembly by following the remaining steps.

Assembly – Electronics

Step 1: Install the electronic components into the aircraft following the given guidelines.
Step 2: Proceed with steps 2 to 14 to complete the electronic assembly process.
Step 15: Finalize the electronics assembly by following the remaining steps.

Note: Ensure the Center of Gravity (CG) is set at 30mm from the leading edge of the aircraft. Adjust control travel for elevator, rudder, and aileron as needed.