Stevens Aero Model Swift 100 Manual

AR6410LBL Based Micro Aerobat!

Wing Span: 21 inches | Wing Area: 92 square inches | Average Flying Weight: 3.3 ounces

Build Instructions - Version 1.18 (revised 05.15.2014)

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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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Swift (100) - Kit Inventory

☐Laser-cut wood, 9 sheets (See Sheet Wood Inventory, page 5)

☐Illustrated Build Instructions

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

☐2 Leading edge stock, 1/4 in. square x 12 in. balsa strip wood

Taped to back of wood brick:

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

☐2 Push rods, wire, .020 in. x 18 in.

Hardware Bag:

☐1 - Part F8, motor mount, 1/16 in. plywood

☐1 - Heat shrink tube, 1/16 in. dia. x 6 in. length

☐1 - Hardwood dowel, 1/8 in. dia. x 3.5 in. length [1019]

☐1 - Pair, 1-1/8 in. dia., plastic wheels [SIGSH540]

☐2 - Part W13, balsa servo cuffs

☐2 - Motor shims, #4 nylon washers [3018]

☐3 - Screws, #2 x 1/4 in. [3011]

☐6 - Rubber bands, #16

Swift (100) - Background

Loosely inspired by the 1930 Comper Swift. The Stevens AeroModel Swift (100) is a “toon” version of the

British classic and features spunky lines and solid sport aerobatic performance. Designed to receive

popular E-Flite micro electronics, the 3 oz flying weight and low wing loading of the Swift 100 makes an

ideal model for larger indoor venues or smaller outdoor flying sites.

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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

☐Spektrum compatible RC transmitter with at least 4 channels

☐Receiver/ESC/Servo brick (SPMAR6410LBL)*

☐Ultra-Micro servos, two required (SPMSA2005)

☐Ultra-Micro “Y” Harness, 3 in. (SPMA2002)

☐SA Sport BL180 brushless motor (SUPA1504-18)

☐Propeller, 4.5 x 3.0 GWS HD (GW/EP4530)

☐Propeller adapter, rubber press-fit (ADP001) or set-screw attached (EFLM1927)

☐LiPo battery, 180 mAh 7.4V (HP-LG325-0180-2S)

☐JST ESC connector and wire (EFLA242)

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.

☐3-4 - PatchPaks AeroLITETM (2-3 base color, 1 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 400 and 600 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)

☐Double sided servo tape (DUB634)

Optional Building Supplies and Tools

☐Wheels, 1-1/2 in. foam (DUB150MW)

☐Balsa filler (HCAR3401)

☐CA glue, thick, 1 oz (PAAPT20)

☐equired Building Supplies

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☐CA glue de-bonder (PAAPT16)

☐Clear lacquer-based sealant (DEFT)

☐Lacquer-based paint (Design Master®)

Sheet Wood Inventory

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Builder’s Notes

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General Assembly Instructions

Thank you for purchasing the Swift (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

any 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 bag 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 a “F” followed by a numeric. Parts have been numbered so that the

fuselage assembly and required parts follows in numeric order from F1 to F30.

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. Fit center crutch F2 (sheet 02/09, 1/20 in. balsa) to right fuselage side F1 (sheet 01/09, 1/20

in. balsa) observing “Top” orientation etched on part F2.

2. Fit and bond F3a (sheet 01/09, 1/20 in. balsa) to F3b (sheet 02/09, 1/20 in. balsa) to make

former F3. Note: Upper tab on F3 extends beyond outer surface of fuselage side.

3. Fit and tack glue formers F3 and F4 (sheet 04/09, 1/20 in. balsa) at each end of crutch F2,

as indicated on the plan..

4. Fit battery tray F5 (sheet 03/09, 1/20 in. balsa) to fuselage side and F5 observing “Bottom”

orientation.

5. Fit ply part F6 (sheet 09/09, 1/32 in. ply) to fuselage side and F5.

6. Fit former F7 (sheet 01/09, 1/20 in. balsa) to F5 and fuselage side.

7. Fit ply motor mount F8 (1/16 in. ply) to fuselage side. Inspect fit of all formers installed in

steps 1-7. With parts properly seated, proceed to tack glue each former to retain within

fuselage assembly at the tab and notch locations.

8. Fit F9 (sheet 08/09, 3/32 in. balsa) to fuselage side and F2. Tack glue to retain.

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Step 1

Step 2

Step 3

Step 4 Step 8

Step 7

Step 6

Step 5

Top

Front

F3a

F3b

Build part F3

F4F2

Bottom

F3 F5

Bottom View

Fuselage (continued)

9. Fit F10 (sheet 08/09, 3/32 in. balsa) to back of F9, fuselage side, and F2. Once satisfied

with fit bond F9 to F10.

10. Fit left fuselage side F11 (sheet 03/09, 1/20 in. balsa) to assembly. Square assembly then

bond all mating surfaces between fuselage side, formers and crutch with medium CA.

11. Fit ply part F12 (sheet 09/09, 1/32 in. ply) to back side of F6 and fuselage sides.

12. Fit ply part F13 (sheet 09/09, 1/32 in. ply) to back of F12 and fuselage sides. Bond F12 and

F13 within position along outside edges using thin CA glue. Wick minimal amounts of CA

within “pocket” area between ply parts.

13. Bond balsa fuselage doubler F14 (sheet 06/09, 3/32 in. balsa) to right and left fuselage side

with thick or medium CA.

14. Bond second doubler F15 (sheet 07/09, 3/32 in. balsa) over F14. Align F15 using a 1/8 in.

drill bit, or length of 1/8 in. dowel, in the forward alignment holes. Remove alignment dowel

before the glue sets.

15. Fit and glue the edge of nose sheeting F16 (sheet 06/09, 3/32 in. balsa) to the top of F3...

16. ...now, wrap F16 over fuselage sides to nose of model. Bond to fuselage sides/doublers,

F3, and motor mount F8. TIP: Moisten outside of F16 with glass cleaner to soften it. This

will make it easier to bend around the curve of the nose. Tape part in position using a low

tack painters tape and allow to dry thoroughly prior to bonding.

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