Microaces Fokker D.VII User manual

ASSEMBLY GUIDE
Version 3
D.VII

2
Introduction
Safety
Assembly
Warranty
Thank you for purchasing this Microaces Kit. Designed using innovative ideas,
advanced materials and detailed aircraft illustrations, this 1/24th scale aircraft will bring
you hours of building enjoyment and many more exciting ying hours too:
Please take your time to familiarise yourself with these instructions as the aircraft
assembles in a very unique way, following a sequence of steps that should be adhered
too to ensure a satisfactory and yable model.
It is extremely important to us that you and those around you remain safe while building
and ying Microaces kits. Please take note of the following notices of safety. Microaces
Aero kits contain parts and packaging unsuitable for handling by small children.
Please ensure that children under the age of 6 years are prevented from handling the
component parts or packaging of this kit. Although the resulting model is lightweight,
we DON’T recommend that you y it near or over others where there is a danger of
striking someone. We DO recommend that the maiden ight is performed over long
grass in calm weather away from others.
Read all the instructions carefully before starting assembly.
It is important to use the recommended glues or an equivalent with similar properties.
Foam parts must be glued with a foam safe cement or permanent damage can result to
components. Ensure your knife has a fresh or sharp blade installed to ensure a clean
cut.
Microaces warranties that this kit is supplied with all components present and that
those components are free from cosmetic or structural damage to an extent that
would impair the assembly of the kit, alter the aesthetics of the built model and/or the
ight performance of the resulting model. If any parts are missing or damaged please
contact us via email at: [email protected]
Cut
Key
Contact Adhesive (Foam Safe)
Part Number
Attention
Score before assembly
Sanding Required
Area of adhesion for glue
Do Not Glue
Note (Information)
P01
Alphatic Resin (or Foam Safe CA)
Paint

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Sheet Parts
KIT PARTS
1 x 2mm Laser cut Foam airframe
1 x 1mm printed & laser cut Foam fuselage
1 x 1mm printed & laser cut Foam ight surfaces
1 x 200 micron printed & laser cut polypropylene
1 x polyester sticker sheet
Loose Parts 1 x 0.8mm laser cut plywood motor mount
2 x neoprene tyres
6 x 3mmØ x 1mm noedymium magnets
1 x 100mm x 5mmØ plastic tube
1 x 104mm x 0.4mm x 1mm carbon bre strip
1 x 500mm x 0.4mm x 1mm carbon bre strip
1 x 86mm x 1mmØ carbon bre rod (Axle)
1 x piano wire elevator control rod
1 x piano wire rudder control rod
1 x prole pilot gure
1 x Rigging wire
Knife or scalpel with fresh blade
Steel rule or straight edge
Sanding stick or sand paper (180 grit recommended)
Tweezers
Needle nose pliers
Deluxe Materials Foam2Foam adhesive
Aliphatic resin or foam safe cyano glue (for rigging & re-inforcement)
RECOMMENDED TOOLS/GLUES

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2mm FOAM
1mm FOAM

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1mm FOAM
STICKERS

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PLASTIC PARTS

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Z1
Bevel 70° Bevel 70°
Bevel 45°
Bevel 45°
Bevel 45°
Bevel 45°
Bevel 45°
Bevel 45°
Position of
D7
Position of
D6
Position of
D6
Position of
D4
Position of
D4
Position of
D8
Position of
D7
Position of
D8
Position of
D9
Position of
D9
Position of
D9
Position of
D9
SCORE
SCORE
SCORE
P5
P5
P5
P5
P5
P5
P6
P6
Score Lines
Cut Lines
SCORING & BEVELING GUIDE #1
Method for scoring 1mm Foam
Using a stright edge as a guide,
score the Foam with the reverse
side of a craft knife or a ball
point pen.
If you haven’t used this
technique before it is
essential that you practice
using a scrap or spare
piece of 1mm Foam prior
to processing any kit
components.
KEY
Always score on the UNPRINTED side of
the Foam unless otherwise directed
Drawn to scale: Print without scaling and use for scoring parts indicated

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SCORE
SCORE
SCORE
SCORE
SCORE
Z9
Bevel 45°
Bevel 45°
SCORE
Z14
Method for scoring 1mm Foam
Using a stright edge as a guide, score the Foam with the reverse side of a craft knife or a ball point pen.
If you haven’t used this technique before it is essential that you practice using a scrap or spare piece of 1mm
Foam prior to processing any kit components.
Score Lines
Always Score on the UNPRINTED side of
the Foam unless otherwise stated
Cut Lines
KEY
SCORING & BEVELING GUIDE #2
SCORE
SCORE SCORE
X2
Z11
Bevel 30°
Bevel 30°
Z2

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P4
S2
D5
D6
D7
S1
P1
STAGE 1 AIRFRAME
P3
D1
P1
D8
D1
D6
D9
D4
D2D3
S3
Magnet
The plastic parts used in the airframe are there to increase the strength of the structure in vital areas whilst still
providing some exibility.
Apply a thin layer of adhesive to the plastic parts and attach immediately to allow some wiggle time to get the
parts lined up. Set aside to cure for 30 mins or more.
D7
D8
P2
P10 S6

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Z1
STAGE 2 FUSELAGE
Dry t before gluing
Dry t before gluing
Z1
D6
Bevel & Score before installation -
See Scoring & Bevelling guide #1
P5
P5
P5
P5
P5
P5
P6
P6

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P5
Ensure upper deck is ush with front
surface of D6/P4 fuselage former
STAGE 2 FUSELAGE
Z2 Bevel & Score before
installation - See
Scoring & Bevelling
guide #2

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Carbon Fibre
104mm x 1.0mm x 0.4mm
Tail Underside
90˚
==
STAGE 3 TAIL Z4
Z3
Z4
S4 x4
Z6
S5
Z5

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P10
STAGE 4 LOWER WING
D18
S10
S10
D15
D15
Z7
D14
D14
D14
Z8
D15/S10
D15/S10

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D16
D17
D17
Time
1 Hour
Dry t before gluing

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Carbon
Fibre 35mm
Carbon
Fibre 35mm
Carbon
Fibre 35mm
Carbon
Fibre 35mm
STAGE 5 UNDERCARRIAGE
P9
P12
S14
S13
S11
Z10
P9
S12
Bevel Z10 before installation -
see scoring & beveling guide #2

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The undercarriage rigging on this model is functional and reduces the side movement of the undercarriage legs.
Using the pre-cut holes, thread the supplied rigging wire with a knotted end as shown. Pull tight, secure and glue
the end in position.
Z12
P23
P23
P22
P22
D20
D19
Z11
Carbon Fibre Rod
Assemble each wheel onto the axle
temporarily to ensure good alignment.
Time
2 Hour
Bevel & Score Z11 before installation -
See Scoring & Bevelling guide #2
DO NOT GLUE TO
AXLE AT THIS STAGE
D20
Z11
Z12
D19
STAGE 5 UNDERCARRIAGE

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STAGE 5 UNDERCARRIAGE
Carbon Fibre 86.0mm x Ø1.0mm
Bevel & Score Z9
before installation
- See Scoring &
Bevelling guide #2
Z9

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Wet sticker adhesive surface before applying
to allow for accurate positioning
STAGE 5 UNDERCARRIAGE
S15

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STAGE 5 UNDERCARRIAGE
D10
D11
D12
D13
P7
STAGE 6 CHIN
Magnet
S07
S28

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STAGE 7 DETAIL
D28
P8b S9a
D29
P8c
S8
P8a
4mm Ø black
plastic tube
P8d
S8
Pilot
If required, use tip of blade
to open slot in machine
gun body
S9
Spandau LMG x2
P8e