Microaces W.12 User manual

German Fighter Float Plane
ASSEMBLY GUIDE
W.
Hansa-Brandenburg

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Introduction
Safety
Assembly
Warranty
Thank you for purchasing this Microaces kit. Designed using innovative ideas,
advanced materials and detailed aircraft illustrations, this scale model will bring you
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
It is extremely important to us that you and those around you remain safe while building
. Microaces
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,
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
contact us via email at: [email protected]
Cut
Key
Contact Adhesive (Foam Safe)
Part Number
Attention
Score before assembly
Sanding Required
Do Not Glue
Note (Information)
P01
Alphatic Resin (or Foam Safe CA)
Paint
Area of adhesion for glue

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Sheet Parts
KIT PARTS
2 x 200 micron printed & laser cut polypropylene
1 x polyester sticker sheet
1 x 0.8mm plywood parts
1 x 3mm plywood parts (optional display stand)
Loose Parts 4 x 3mmØ x 1mm neodymium magnets
2 x 4mmØ x 1mm neodymium magnets
1 x 100mm piano wire
1 x piano wire elevator control rod
1 x piano wire rudder control rod
1 x Spectra rigging wire
2 x rubber band (white)
1 x self adhesive ballast strip
1 x 100mm x 6mmØ plastic tube (clear)
1 x 70mm x 5mmØ plastic tube (black)
1 x 50mm x 3mmØ plastic tube (clear)
Knife or scalpel with fresh blade
Steel rule or straight edge
Sanding stick or sand paper (180 grit recommended)
Tweezers
Needle nose pliers
UHU por foam safe adhesive (For foam & plastic)
Aliphatic resin or foam safe cyano glue (for rigging & re-inforcement)
RECOMMENDED TOOLS/GLUES
Microaces AIO 5 channel receiver
Microaces Micro Motor & Gearbox PLUS
GWS 5030 propeller with prop adapter.
150 - 180mAh 3.7v Lipo Battery 45c with UM connector
RECOMMENDED ELECTRONICS

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FD1
FD1
FD4
FD4
FD3
FD3
FD3
FD3
FD5
FD2
FD3
FD3
FD5
FD2 FD12
FD12
FD9
FD9
FD8
FD8
FD7
FD7
FD6
FD6
FD2
FD2
FD10
FD10
FD11
FD11
2mm DEPRON FOAM

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Z21 Z21 Z21 Z21
1mm DEPRON FOAM

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1mm DEPRON FOAM

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1mm DEPRON FOAM

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PLASTIC PARTS

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PLASTIC PARTS

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STICKERS

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0.8mm PLYWOOD
3mm PLYWOOD (optional extras)

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SCORING & BEVELING GUIDE #1 Method for scoring 1mm Depron
Using a stright edge as a guide, score the depron 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 Depron prior to
processing any kit components.
Score Lines
Cut Lines
KEY
Bevel approx 45°
Shallow Bevel
Shallow Bevel
Bevel approx 45°
Bevel approx 45°
Bevel approx 45°
Bevel approx 45°
Always score on the UNPRINTED side of
the Depron unless otherwise directed
Drawn to scale unless otherwise stated
SCORE
SCORE
SCORE
SCORE
SCORE
SCORE
Z1
NOT TO SCALE
TO SCALE
Z10
Bevel approx 45°
SCORE

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Drawn to scale unless otherwise stated
Shallow Bevel
Shallow Bevel
Shallow Bevel
Shallow Bevel
Shallow Bevel
Shallow Bevel
Bevel approx 30°
Bevel approx 30°
Bevel approx 45°
Bevel approx 45°
Score Lines
Cut Lines
KEY
SCORING & BEVELING GUIDE #2
Always score on the UNPRINTED side of
the Depron unless otherwise directed

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SCORE
SCORE
SCORE
SCORE
F3p
Bevel approx 45°
Bevel approx 45°
Bevel approx 45°
Bevel approx 45°
Bevel approx 45°
Bevel approx 45°
Shallow Bevel
Shallow Bevel
F3s
Bevel approx 45°
Bevel approx 45°
Bevel approx 45°
Bevel approx 45°
Bevel approx 45°
Bevel approx 45°
Shallow Bevel
Shallow Bevel
Shallow Bevel
Shallow Bevel
Drawn to scale unless otherwise stated
Score Lines
Cut Lines
KEY
SCORING & BEVELING GUIDE #3

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SCORE
SCORE
NOT TO SCALE
Bevel approx 45°
Bevel approx 45°
Bevel approx 45°
Bevel approx 45°
F4
F5
Z15
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Score Lines
Cut Lines
KEY
SCORING & BEVELING GUIDE #4

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P1
D1
STAGE 1 AIRFRAME
The plastic parts used in the airframe are there to increase the strength of the structure in vital areas whilst still
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.
P1
W2
W1
D4
P3
P2
D2

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D5
D5
D11
D12
D10
S2
S1
D8

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D3
D7
D13
D7
D6
D9
Z5
P4
S4
S3 4mmØMagnet
~1mm
~2mm

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P5
P5
Z1
STAGE 2 FUSELAGE Bevel & Score Z1 before
installation - See Scoring
& Bevelling guide #1

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STAGE 2 FUSELAGE