Stevens Aero Model Fokker D.VII Manual

Wing Span: 16.5 inches | Wing Area: 76 square inches | Average Flying Weight: 1.8 ounces

Build Instructions - Version 1.12 (revised 10.30.2014)

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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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Fokker D.VII - Kit Inventory

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

☐Illustrated Build Instructions

☐Detail Set, 2 sheets, 11 in. x 17 in.

☐Profile pilot and radiator decal

Taped to back of wood brick:

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

☐2 Push rods, wire, .015 in. x 12 in.

Hardware Bag:

☐1 Heat shrink tube, 1 1/2 in. x 1/16 in.

☐1 Delrin receiver clip

☐1 Pair Du-Bro 1 1/2 in. Micro Lite Wheels (DUB150ML)

Fokker D.VII - Background

The Fokker D.VII was designed by Fokker’s prolific designer Reinhold Platz. Germany produced around

3,300 examples of the D.VII in the summer and autumn of 1918. The D.VII quickly proved to be a very

formidable aircraft. In fact the armistice ending the war in 1918 specifically required that Germany

surrender all it’s D.VII aircraft to the Allies at the conclusion of hostilities.

The D.VII entered service in early May 1918. Allied fighter pilots underestimated the new German fighter

because of its squarish and ungainly appearance, but quickly revised their view as the D.VII began to

mount up victories.

Flown by German aces such as Erich Lowenhart, Ernest Udet, and Herman Goring, among others, the

Fokker D.VII earned a reputation as a top fighter aircraft. It was said that the airplane could make a poor

pilot good, and a good pilot an ace.

After the war the D.VII saw service with a number of countries including Belgium, Denmark, Poland, the

Netherlands, Finland, the Soviet Union, and the United States as well as many others. The Fokker D.VII

was operational with the Swiss Air Force into the early 1930’s.

In honor of the 100th anniversary of the First World War, we decided to release a micro-model of this

iconic aircraft. The perfect stablemate to our popular StevensAero Model SE5a (SAK-SE5AUM). The

Fokker D.VII’s docile flight manners and agile performance are sure to bring excitement to morning

“dawn patrols”, or as a worthy opponent to the SE5a,as you relive the aerial dogfights of the Great War

in your local gym, or your favorite flying site.

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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

☐Receiver/ESC/Servo brick (PKZ3352 or SPMAR6410)*

☐Motor/Gearbox (PKZ3624)

☐Propeller, 130mm x 70mm (EFL9051)

☐LiPo battery, 120 - 160 mAh 3.7V

*SPMAR6410 may be used with computer radio.

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.

☐1 - PatchPakTM AeroLITE Base Color

☐1 - PatchPakTM AeroLITE Trim Color

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)

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

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Required Building Supplies and Tools

☐CA glue, medium, 1/4 oz (PAAPT04)

☐CA glue, thin, 1/4 oz (PAAPT10)

☐CA glue applicator tips (PAAPT21)

☐CA glue accelerator (PAAPT15)

☐Hobby knife with supply of #11 blades

☐Sanding block with 120 and 240 grit paper

Building Supplies and Tools

☐Covering iron and heat gun

☐Needle nose pliers, small

☐Clear tape, 1/2 in. (DUB916)

☐Velcro for mounting battery (PKZ1039)

☐Masking tape (low-tack blue painters’ tape)

☐AeroLITETM covering film

Optional Building Supplies and Tools

☐Balsa filler (HCAR3401)

☐Modeling clay (ballast)

☐CA glue de-bonder (PAAPT16)

☐Required Building Supplies

☐

☐Clear lacquer-based sealant (DEFT)

☐Lacquer-based spray paint (Design

Master®)

Sheet Wood Inventory (1 of 1)

Laser cut sheet wood is available from stevensaero.com for a nominal per/sheet charge. When ordering

include the sheet identification given below (example: D-VII_UM-01/10) and quantity required. Please

allow 3-5 business days to process replacement sheet order.

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Builder’s Notes

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General Assembly Instructions

Thank you for purchasing the Fokker D.VII 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 documentation included,

before starting the 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 120 - 240 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,

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 the work on a flat work surface and bond the dry fit joints with glue. Using the dry-fit

process, you will 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 of an inch. 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 F31.

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.

1. Central Fuselage Crutch: Lay F1 (sheet 02/10, 1/20 in. balsa) on the workbench with the

side marked “Bottom” facing up. Fit ply parts F2 and F3 (sheet 10/10, 1/32 in. ply) to the

receiver clip in the kit to create the receiver tray. Fit the receiver tray to F1, oriented so that

the long arm of the receiver clip points toward the front of F1. Bond with CA.

2. Fit former F4 (sheet 02/10, 1/20 in. balsa) to the rear of F1. Orient F4 so that the receiver

tray is on the bottom of F1. Do not bond.

3. Fit former F5 (sheet 02/10, 1/20 in. balsa) to the slots on top of F1, immediately above the

receiver tray. Do not bond.

4. Assemble the right fuselage side F6 from parts F6a and F6b (sheet 02/10, 1/20 in. balsa).

Bond with CA.

5. Fit the assembled fuselage side F6, to the right side of the central crutch assembly.

6. Assemble the motor mount from ply parts F7a and two F7b’s (sheet 10/10, 1/32 in. ply).

Bond with CA.

7. Fit the motor mount F7 to the slots in the fuselage side F6, immediately forward of F1. Do

not bond F7 at this time. It must remain flexible, to install the next part.

8. Landing Gear Pocket: Fit ply part F8 (sheet 10/10, 1/32 in. ply) to the slots in the motor

mount F7, and to the corresponding slot in the fuselage side. The slot in the fuselage side

is oversized, and F8 will occupy the front portion of the slot. Do not bond.

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Step 1

Step 2

Step 3

Step 4 Step 8

Step 7

Step 6

Step 5

“Bottom”

Bottom View

Front

Bottom

F2 F3

Top

F6a

F6b

F7a

“TOP”

F7b

Bottom View

Fuselage (continued)

9. Fit ply part F9 (sheet 10/10, 1/32 in. ply) into the same slot in the fuselage side that is

occupied by F8. Do not bond.

10. Fit ply part F10 (sheet 10/10, 1/32 in. ply) into the same slot in the fuselage side that is

occupied by F8 and F9. Do not bond.

11. Assemble the left fuselage side F11 from parts F11a and F11b (sheet 01/10, 1/20 in. balsa).

Bond with CA.

12. Fit F11 to the left side of the fuselage assembly. Make sure that all tabs in the assembly are

fully seated in their corresponding slots, and that there are no gaps between parts. Square

the fuselage on the workbench, and bond all parts together with CA.

13. Nose Section: Fit spine F12 (sheet 01/10, 1/20 in. balsa) to the front of former F5, and

“tack glue” in place.

14. Fit ply former F13 (sheet 10/10, 1/32 in. ply) to the tabs at the front of F7 and F12. Bond

with CA. Once F13 is installed, go back and “final bond” F12 to F5.

15. Fit part F14 (sheet 08/10, 1/8 in. balsa) to the lower set of slots at the top of F13.

16. Fit part F15 (sheet 08/10, 1/8 in. balsa) to the next set of slots in F13, immediately above

F14.

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