• F3B-style soarer makes an ideal first aileron model.• Strong turbulated wing allows winch launching and low-speed sink.• Rugged, lightweight balsa/l
d 3. Apply 30-minute epoxy to the base of the fin,the top of the fuse sides and all other mating surfaces.Insert the fin into the fuse. Clamp the fuse
Skip to step 11 if you will not be building thefunctional rudder.Q 8. Cut a 36" outer pushrod guide tube to a lengthof 29". Use coarse sandp
U 15. Make sure the front of the fuselage sides, topand bottom are flush with the front bulkhead D.Securely glue the balsa nose block in position with
HINGED RUDDER1/16" X 1/2" BALSA SHEETSEVEN WITH AFT EDGE OF "V"ON LEADING EDGE OF RUDDERPerform steps 10, 11 and 12 only if you ar
LJ 14. Make two fin tip fillers from leftover 1/16"balsa sheeting. Glue them to the trailing edge of thefin so there is 1/16" clearance betw
Some modelers prefer to glue the stab to the finafter they cover them with MonoKote® film. If thisis your preference, perform the following steps butu
LJ 9. If you are going cover the model before youglue the stab to the fin, set the triangle finreinforcements aside until you are ready to gluethem in
1/8" X 3/8" BASSWOOD SPARQ 8. Pin a 1/8" x 3/8" x 30" basswood bottomspar over its location on the plan. Do not attempt toins
LJ 18. Glue all the #2 ribs to the spar and TE withmedium CA. Use a small 90 degree triangle to keepthe ribs vertical as you apply the glue.U 22. One
ribs - to the bottom spar and ribs with medium CA.Set the outermost shear web for the last set of #2 ribsaside for now. Remove the crossed T-pins that
Congratulations and thank you for purchasing theDynaflite Bobcat. Once you have learned the basics ofthermal flying, the Bobcat is an ideal "seco
t-1 4. Cut two more 1 /4" x 1 /4" tabs and one 1 /4x 2" strip to secure the hatch. Glue the 2" strip to thetop (inside) of the hat
TRIM 1/16" FROM THE TOP OF RIBS6 AND 7 BEHIND THE SPARBuild the right wing panel first so your progressmatches the photos.0 1. Arrange the wing p
Q Q 9. Glue the 5/16" x 24" hardwood dowelleading edge to the ribs. Use the dihedral gauge tomake sure rib #2 it is at the correct angle whe
Q Q 1. Use a razor saw to trim the spars andleading edge dowel so the ends are nearly flushwith rib #2 at the root of the panel and rib #10 atthe tip
U 1. Sand all three wing panels with fine-gritsandpaper to remove glue bumps. Blend all the ribsto the spars, LE and TE. Smooth all surfaces.U 2. Use
U LJ 2. Remove the clamps and separate the panels.Lay a piece of wax paper on your building table. Mixa batch of 30-minute epoxy. Coat the joining sur
Q Q 4. Glue a 1/16" balsa strip to the inside ofthe sheeting on both sides of the slot to keep thesheeting from splitting.Q Q 5. Cut the "se
Q Q 14. Silver solder the clevis to the cable. If youfind it difficult to cut the cable with wire cutters, use aMultiPro with a cut-off wheel or tin t
Back to the fuselage for a little while. It will soon betime for covering!Q 1. Cut two 1 /4" x 4" strips from leftover 1 /8"plywood. Gl
U 11. Glue the outer pushrod guide tubes to thebulkheads with thick or medium CA.Q 12. Wrap your receiver and battery pack infoam rubber. Mount them i
Your Bobcat is not a toy, but a sophisticated workingmodel that functions like a full-size airplane. Becauseof its performance, if you do not assemble
Fuselage:1. Bottom*2. One side, then the other3. Top forward, then aft of the hatch4. Top aft of wing5. Hatch* Many modelers cover the forward bottom
TEMPORARY PINTO KEEP HINGECENTEREDLJ 2. Join the elevator to the stab with the hinges. Ifthe hinges will not stay centered, stick a pin throughthe cen
This section is important and must NOT be omitted.A model that is not properly balanced will beunstable and possibly unflyable.Q 1. Accurately mark th
Range Check Your RadioCheck the operational range of the radio before thefirst flight. Before you turn your radio on the firstthing you always must do
Bobcat nears the ground. It will continue to fly just afew inches off the ground for a surprisingly longdistance. It is important you don't over-
FLIGHT LOG35DateCommentsStarted constructionFinished constructionFirst flight
If you would like to keep your manual intact, photocopy the dihedral gauge shownbelow and use the copy to make your gauge. Instructions for constructi
REQUIRED SUPPLIESAND TOOLSREQUIRED ACCESSORIESThese are the items "not included" with your kit, thatyou will need to purchase separately. It
A flat, durable, easy-to-handle sanding tool is anecessity for building model airplanes. Great Planesmakes a complete range of Easy-Touch" Bar Sa
All the parts in the following steps are die-cut 1/8"plywood unless otherwise noted. After you removedie-cut parts from their die sheets, remove
D 2. Optional: Drill a 3/16" hole near the bottomof bulkheads A and B for an antenna guide tube (notincluded). The hole in bulkhead B must be sli
U 11. Remove the fuselage from your buildingboard. Sand the bottom so the formers and fuselagesides are even. Sand the top of the fuselage sidesand th
Q 2. Place a sheet of wax paper over the rudderand fin plan. Build the fin frame from the 3/16" x1/4" x 24" balsa stick and the 3/16&qu
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