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FrSky VANTAC RF007 - Instruction manual
KAVAN Alpha 1500mm - Instruction manual
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KAVAN AP06A - Instruction Manual
KAVAN AP09 - Instruction Manual
KAVAN Beta 1400 - Instruction manual
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KAVAN Bristell B23 1600mm - Instruction manual
KAVAN C1 Plus - Instruction manual
KAVAN C100 Duo - Instruction manual
KAVAN C20 Duo - Instruction manual
KAVAN Cumul 100 glider kit 2540mm - Instruction manual
KAVAN Cumul DLG ARF 1096mm - Instruction manual
KAVAN Cumul DLG kit 1096mm - Instruction manual
KAVAN Dara A1 (F1H) glider kit 1200mm - Instruction manual
KAVAN Der kleine Falke A1 glider kit 1240mm - Instruction manual
KAVAN Der mini Falke 710mm - Instruction manual
KAVAN Dingo A3 glider kit 796mm - Instruction manual
KAVAN ESCs - Instruction manual
KAVAN ET-01 Electric screwdriver - Instruction manual
KAVAN Falke 1800mm ARF - Instruction manual
KAVAN FS400AR - Instruction manual
KAVAN FT160AR - Instruction Manual
KAVAN FunStik 1280mm kit - Instruction manual
KAVAN GO Servo USB programmer - Instruction manual
KAVAN GRE-24 - Instruction manual
KAVAN GRT-10 Brushed - Instruction manual
KAVAN HPH 304TS TwinShark - Instruction manual
KAVAN L-39 Skyfox 1088mm - Instruction manual
KAVAN Long sticks - Installation manual
KAVAN M+ - User manual
KAVAN MicroVario - Instruction manual
KAVAN Mirai glider kit 1995mm - Instruction manual
KAVAN Norden 1600mm - Instruction manual
KAVAN Orion A3 glider kit 930mm - Instruction manual
KAVAN Pilatus PC-6 Porter - Instruction manual
KAVAN Plus ESCs - Instruction manual
KAVAN Pro ESCs - Instruction manual
KAVAN Pro programming card - Instruction manual
KAVAN programming card - Instruction manual
KAVAN Pulse 2200 V2 - Instruction manual
KAVAN R10 - User manual
KAVAN R6 - User manual
KAVAN R8 - User manual
KAVAN Robin Glider Kit 495mm - Instruction manual
KAVAN S15-S180A/R FS30-FS180AR - Instruction Manual
KAVAN Savage MAX - Instruction manual
KAVAN Savage Mini - Instruction manual
KAVAN SLING Mini 616mm - Instruction manual
KAVAN Smart PRO AMS Alti motor switch - Instruction manual
KAVAN Smart PRO GPS2 Logger - Instruction manual
KAVAN Smart PRO KSW18 Kill switch - Instruction manual
KAVAN Smart PRO MPSW15 Magnetic switch - Instruction manual
KAVAN Smart PRO Opto ESCs - Instruction manual
KAVAN Smart PRO SBEC ESCs - Instruction manual
KAVAN Smart PRO SE4 4ch BUS servo decoder - Instruction manual
KAVAN Smart PRO SE6 6ch BUS servo decoder - Instruction manual
KAVAN Smart PRO T70 Dual battery switch with telemetry expander - Instruction manual
KAVAN Smart PRO T75 Dual battery switch with telemetry expander - Instruction manual
KAVAN Smart PRO Temp125C / Temp125SP Temperature sensor - Instruction manual
KAVAN Smart PRO TW30 Power switch with telemetry - Instruction manual
KAVAN Smart PRO USB-C interface - Instruction manual
KAVAN Strike DLG 1498mm - Instruction manual
KAVAN Swift S-1 2400mm - Instruction manual
KAVAN Tara A1 (F1H) glider kit 1100mm - Instruction manual
KAVAN Twisty 1512mm - Instruction manual
KAVAN UBEC - Instruction Manual
KAVAN V15 - Quickstart guide
KAVAN V20 + ETHOS™ - User manual
KAVAN V20 - Changing the mode
KAVAN V20 - Quickstart guide
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KAVAN Vibe - Instruction manual
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aa - Qafár af
ab - аԥсшәа
abs - bahasa ambon
ace - Acèh
acm - عراقي
ady - адыгабзэ
ady-cyrl - адыгабзэ
aeb - تونسي / Tûnsî
aeb-arab - تونسي
aeb-latn - Tûnsî
af - Afrikaans
aln - Gegë
alt - алтай тил
am - አማርኛ
ami - Pangcah
an - aragonés
ang - Ænglisc
ann - Obolo
anp - अंगिका
ar - العربية
arc - ܐܪܡܝܐ
arn - mapudungun
arq - جازايرية
ary - الدارجة
arz - مصرى
as - অসমীয়া
ase - American sign language
ast - asturianu
atj - Atikamekw
av - авар
avk - Kotava
awa - अवधी
ay - Aymar aru
az - azərbaycanca
azb - تۆرکجه
ba - башҡортса
ban - Basa Bali
ban-bali - ᬩᬲᬩᬮᬶ
bar - Boarisch
bbc - Batak Toba
bbc-latn - Batak Toba
bcc - جهلسری بلوچی
bci - wawle
bcl - Bikol Central
bdr - Bajau Sama
be - беларуская
be-tarask - беларуская (тарашкевіца)
bew - Betawi
bg - български
bgn - روچ کپتین بلوچی
bh - भोजपुरी
bho - भोजपुरी
bi - Bislama
bjn - Banjar
blk - ပအိုဝ်ႏဘာႏသာႏ
bm - bamanankan
bn - বাংলা
bo - བོད་ཡིག
bpy - বিষ্ণুপ্রিয়া মণিপুরী
bqi - بختیاری
br - brezhoneg
brh - Bráhuí
bs - bosanski
btm - Batak Mandailing
bto - Iriga Bicolano
bug - Basa Ugi
bxr - буряад
ca - català
cbk-zam - Chavacano de Zamboanga
cdo - 閩東語 / Mìng-dĕ̤ng-ngṳ̄
ce - нохчийн
ceb - Cebuano
ch - Chamoru
cho - Chahta anumpa
chr - ᏣᎳᎩ
chy - Tsetsêhestâhese
ckb - کوردی
co - corsu
cps - Capiceño
cpx - 莆仙語 / Pó-sing-gṳ̂
cpx-hans - 莆仙语(简体)
cpx-hant - 莆仙語(繁體)
cpx-latn - Pó-sing-gṳ̂ (Báⁿ-uā-ci̍)
cr - Nēhiyawēwin / ᓀᐦᐃᔭᐍᐏᐣ
crh - qırımtatarca
crh-cyrl - къырымтатарджа (Кирилл)
crh-latn - qırımtatarca (Latin)
crh-ro - tatarşa
cs - čeština
csb - kaszëbsczi
cu - словѣньскъ / ⰔⰎⰑⰂⰡⰐⰠⰔⰍⰟ
cv - чӑвашла
cy - Cymraeg
da - dansk
dag - dagbanli
de - Deutsch
de-at - Österreichisches Deutsch
de-ch - Schweizer Hochdeutsch
de-formal - Deutsch (Sie-Form)
dga - Dagaare
din - Thuɔŋjäŋ
diq - Zazaki
dsb - dolnoserbski
dtp - Dusun Bundu-liwan
dty - डोटेली
dv - ދިވެހިބަސް
dz - ཇོང་ཁ
ee - eʋegbe
egl - Emiliàn
el - Ελληνικά
eml - emiliàn e rumagnòl
en - English
en-ca - Canadian English
en-gb - British English
eo - Esperanto
es - español
es-419 - español de América Latina
es-formal - español (formal)
et - eesti
eu - euskara
ext - estremeñu
fa - فارسی
fat - mfantse
ff - Fulfulde
fi - suomi
fit - meänkieli
fj - Na Vosa Vakaviti
fo - føroyskt
fon - fɔ̀ngbè
fr - français
frc - français cadien
frp - arpetan
frr - Nordfriisk
fur - furlan
fy - Frysk
ga - Gaeilge
gaa - Ga
gag - Gagauz
gan - 贛語
gan-hans - 赣语(简体)
gan-hant - 贛語(繁體)
gcr - kriyòl gwiyannen
gd - Gàidhlig
gl - galego
gld - на̄ни
glk - گیلکی
gn - Avañe'ẽ
gom - गोंयची कोंकणी / Gõychi Konknni
gom-deva - गोंयची कोंकणी
gom-latn - Gõychi Konknni
gor - Bahasa Hulontalo
got - 𐌲𐌿𐍄𐌹𐍃𐌺
gpe - Ghanaian Pidgin
grc - Ἀρχαία ἑλληνικὴ
gsw - Alemannisch
gu - ગુજરાતી
guc - wayuunaiki
gur - farefare
guw - gungbe
gv - Gaelg
ha - Hausa
hak - 客家語/Hak-kâ-ngî
haw - Hawaiʻi
he - עברית
hi - हिन्दी
hif - Fiji Hindi
hif-latn - Fiji Hindi
hil - Ilonggo
hno - ہندکو
ho - Hiri Motu
hr - hrvatski
hrx - Hunsrik
hsb - hornjoserbsce
hsn - 湘语
ht - Kreyòl ayisyen
hu - magyar
hu-formal - magyar (formal)
hy - հայերեն
hyw - Արեւմտահայերէն
hz - Otsiherero
ia - interlingua
id - Bahasa Indonesia
ie - Interlingue
ig - Igbo
igl - Igala
ii - ꆇꉙ
ik - Iñupiatun
ike-cans - ᐃᓄᒃᑎᑐᑦ
ike-latn - inuktitut
ilo - Ilokano
inh - гӀалгӀай
io - Ido
is - íslenska
it - italiano
iu - ᐃᓄᒃᑎᑐᑦ / inuktitut
ja - 日本語
jam - Patois
jbo - la .lojban.
jut - jysk
jv - Jawa
ka - ქართული
kaa - Qaraqalpaqsha
kab - Taqbaylit
kai - Karai-karai
kbd - адыгэбзэ
kbd-cyrl - адыгэбзэ
kbp - Kabɩyɛ
kcg - Tyap
kea - kabuverdianu
kg - Kongo
khw - کھوار
ki - Gĩkũyũ
kiu - Kırmancki
kj - Kwanyama
kjh - хакас
kjp - ဖၠုံလိက်
kk - қазақша
kk-arab - قازاقشا (تٴوتە)
kk-cn - قازاقشا (جۇنگو)
kk-cyrl - қазақша (кирил)
kk-kz - қазақша (Қазақстан)
kk-latn - qazaqşa (latın)
kk-tr - qazaqşa (Türkïya)
kl - kalaallisut
km - ភាសាខ្មែរ
kn - ಕನ್ನಡ
ko - 한국어
ko-kp - 조선말
koi - перем коми
kr - kanuri
krc - къарачай-малкъар
kri - Krio
krj - Kinaray-a
krl - karjal
ks - कॉशुर / کٲشُر
ks-arab - کٲشُر
ks-deva - कॉशुर
ksh - Ripoarisch
ksw - စှီၤ
ku - kurdî
ku-arab - كوردي (عەرەبی)
ku-latn - kurdî (latînî)
kum - къумукъ
kus - Kʋsaal
kv - коми
kw - kernowek
ky - кыргызча
la - Latina
lad - Ladino
lb - Lëtzebuergesch
lbe - лакку
lez - лезги
lfn - Lingua Franca Nova
lg - Luganda
li - Limburgs
lij - Ligure
liv - Līvõ kēļ
lki - لەکی
lld - Ladin
lmo - lombard
ln - lingála
lo - ລາວ
loz - Silozi
lrc - لۊری شومالی
lt - lietuvių
ltg - latgaļu
lus - Mizo ţawng
luz - لئری دوٙمینی
lv - latviešu
lzh - 文言
lzz - Lazuri
mad - Madhurâ
mag - मगही
mai - मैथिली
map-bms - Basa Banyumasan
mdf - мокшень
mg - Malagasy
mh - Ebon
mhr - олык марий
mi - Māori
min - Minangkabau
mk - македонски
ml - മലയാളം
mn - монгол
mnc - ᠮᠠᠨᠵᡠ ᡤᡳᠰᡠᠨ
mnc-latn - manju gisun
mnc-mong - ᠮᠠᠨᠵᡠ ᡤᡳᠰᡠᠨ
mni - ꯃꯤꯇꯩ ꯂꯣꯟ
mnw - ဘာသာ မန်
mo - молдовеняскэ
mos - moore
mr - मराठी
mrh - Mara
mrj - кырык мары
ms - Bahasa Melayu
ms-arab - بهاس ملايو
mt - Malti
mus - Mvskoke
mwl - Mirandés
my - မြန်မာဘာသာ
myv - эрзянь
mzn - مازِرونی
na - Dorerin Naoero
nah - Nāhuatl
nan - Bân-lâm-gú
nap - Napulitano
nb - norsk bokmål
nds - Plattdüütsch
nds-nl - Nedersaksies
ne - नेपाली
new - नेपाल भाषा
ng - Oshiwambo
nia - Li Niha
niu - Niuē
nl - Nederlands
nl-informal - Nederlands (informeel)
nmz - nawdm
nn - norsk nynorsk
no - norsk
nod - ᨣᩤᩴᨾᩮᩬᩥᨦ
nog - ногайша
nov - Novial
nqo - ߒߞߏ
nrm - Nouormand
nso - Sesotho sa Leboa
nv - Diné bizaad
ny - Chi-Chewa
nyn - runyankore
nys - Nyunga
oc - occitan
ojb - Ojibwemowin
olo - livvinkarjala
om - Oromoo
or - ଓଡ଼ିଆ
os - ирон
pa - ਪੰਜਾਬੀ
pag - Pangasinan
pam - Kapampangan
pap - Papiamentu
pcd - Picard
pcm - Naijá
pdc - Deitsch
pdt - Plautdietsch
pfl - Pälzisch
pi - पालि
pih - Norfuk / Pitkern
pl - polski
pms - Piemontèis
pnb - پنجابی
pnt - Ποντιακά
prg - prūsiskan
ps - پښتو
pt - português
pt-br - português do Brasil
pwn - pinayuanan
qu - Runa Simi
qug - Runa shimi
rgn - Rumagnôl
rif - Tarifit
rki - ရခိုင်
rm - rumantsch
rmc - romaňi čhib
rmy - romani čhib
rn - ikirundi
ro - română
roa-tara - tarandíne
rsk - руски
ru - русский
rue - русиньскый
rup - armãneashti
ruq - Vlăheşte
ruq-cyrl - Влахесте
ruq-latn - Vlăheşte
rw - Ikinyarwanda
ryu - うちなーぐち
sa - संस्कृतम्
sah - саха тыла
sat - ᱥᱟᱱᱛᱟᱲᱤ
sc - sardu
scn - sicilianu
sco - Scots
sd - سنڌي
sdc - Sassaresu
sdh - کوردی خوارگ
se - davvisámegiella
se-fi - davvisámegiella (Suoma bealde)
se-no - davvisámegiella (Norgga bealde)
se-se - davvisámegiella (Ruoŧa bealde)
sei - Cmique Itom
ses - Koyraboro Senni
sg - Sängö
sgs - žemaitėška
sh - srpskohrvatski / српскохрватски
sh-cyrl - српскохрватски (ћирилица)
sh-latn - srpskohrvatski (latinica)
shi - Taclḥit
shi-latn - Taclḥit
shi-tfng - ⵜⴰⵛⵍⵃⵉⵜ
shn - ၽႃႇသႃႇတႆး
shy - tacawit
shy-latn - tacawit
si - සිංහල
simple - Simple English
sjd - кӣллт са̄мь кӣлл
sje - bidumsámegiella
sk - slovenčina
skr - سرائیکی
skr-arab - سرائیکی
sl - slovenščina
sli - Schläsch
sm - Gagana Samoa
sma - åarjelsaemien
smn - anarâškielâ
sms - nuõrttsääʹmǩiõll
sn - chiShona
so - Soomaaliga
sq - shqip
sr - српски / srpski
sr-ec - српски (ћирилица)
sr-el - srpski (latinica)
srn - Sranantongo
sro - sardu campidanesu
ss - SiSwati
st - Sesotho
stq - Seeltersk
sty - себертатар
su - Sunda
sv - svenska
sw - Kiswahili
syl - ꠍꠤꠟꠐꠤ
szl - ślůnski
szy - Sakizaya
ta - தமிழ்
tay - Tayal
tcy - ತುಳು
tdd - ᥖᥭᥰᥖᥬᥳᥑᥨᥒᥰ
te - తెలుగు
tet - tetun
tg - тоҷикӣ
tg-cyrl - тоҷикӣ
tg-latn - tojikī
th - ไทย
ti - ትግርኛ
tk - Türkmençe
tl - Tagalog
tly - tolışi
tly-cyrl - толыши
tn - Setswana
to - lea faka-Tonga
tok - toki pona
tpi - Tok Pisin
tr - Türkçe
tru - Ṫuroyo
trv - Seediq
ts - Xitsonga
tt - татарча / tatarça
tt-cyrl - татарча
tt-latn - tatarça
tum - chiTumbuka
tw - Twi
ty - reo tahiti
tyv - тыва дыл
tzm - ⵜⴰⵎⴰⵣⵉⵖⵜ
udm - удмурт
ug - ئۇيغۇرچە / Uyghurche
ug-arab - ئۇيغۇرچە
ug-latn - Uyghurche
uk - українська
ur - اردو
uz - oʻzbekcha / ўзбекча
uz-cyrl - ўзбекча
uz-latn - oʻzbekcha
ve - Tshivenda
vec - vèneto
vep - vepsän kel’
vi - Tiếng Việt
vls - West-Vlams
vmf - Mainfränkisch
vmw - emakhuwa
vo - Volapük
vot - Vaďďa
vro - võro
wa - walon
wal - wolaytta
war - Winaray
wls - Fakaʻuvea
wo - Wolof
wuu - 吴语
wuu-hans - 吴语(简体)
wuu-hant - 吳語(正體)
xal - хальмг
xh - isiXhosa
xmf - მარგალური
xsy - saisiyat
yi - ייִדיש
yo - Yorùbá
yrl - Nhẽẽgatú
yue - 粵語
yue-hans - 粵语(简体)
yue-hant - 粵語(繁體)
za - Vahcuengh
zea - Zeêuws
zgh - ⵜⴰⵎⴰⵣⵉⵖⵜ ⵜⴰⵏⴰⵡⴰⵢⵜ
zh - 中文
zh-cn - 中文(中国大陆)
zh-hans - 中文(简体)
zh-hant - 中文(繁體)
zh-hk - 中文(香港)
zh-mo - 中文(澳門)
zh-my - 中文(马来西亚)
zh-sg - 中文(新加坡)
zh-tw - 中文(臺灣)
zu - isiZulu
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<languages/> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> === Notice === The model you build and fly is not a toy! Although it may seem light and slow in flight, it is capable of causing injury or other damage if mistreated. It is up to you and it is up to you whether you build the model properly, fly properly and continue to fly in accordance with common practice and rules (and common sense). If you are just getting started with aircraft models, ask for advice from your model shop or an experienced modeller at your local modelling club to find a good instructor. </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> {{Image frame|width=900|content=[[File:KAVAN Vinx.png|300px|KAV02.8037 KAVAN Vinx]]|align=center|pos=bot|caption=<br>[https://kavanrc.com/item/kavan-vinx-600mm-kit-171243 '''KAV02.8037'''] '''KAVAN Vinx'''}} </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> '''Before construction:''' Build the model exactly as instructed. Do not change or modify the model, because if you do, you risk that the model may be unsafe or unable to fly. Take the time to build, build everything firmly and reliably. Use appropriate tools, accessories and other equipment that is in top condition; correctly install all parts of the model and check the model before the first and every subsequent flight. </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> {{Note|'''Note:''' We, as a kit manufacturer, can guarantee you a premium quality kit with detailed instructions, but flight characteristics and performance depend entirely on how you complete the model. Since we have no control over how you complete and operate the model, we cannot (and cannot be assumed) assume any responsibility for any damage caused or related to the operation of your completed model.|type=info}} </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> === Introduction === The contest discus launch glider (DLG) VINX has been designed with beginners in mind. This kit is a great introduction to the classic “balsa bashing/ dope & tissue” model building and covering. With a little help from an experienced DLG flyer you can fine tune your VINX turning it into a high performance contest model. You will need some basic modeller‘s tools, glues and dopes – you will find these handy with any of your future projects as well. Please make yourself familiar with the building plans and this manual BEFORE you actually start the assembly. </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> === Specification === </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> {| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center; width: 100%;" |+ |Wingspan |600 mm |- |Length |705 mm |- |Wing area |7 dm² |- |All-up weight |57 g |} </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> === Before you start === '''Glue:''' You can use a solvent based modeller‘s glue (UHU® Hart etc.), water resistant white glue (KAV56.9960 KAVAN White Glue SUPER, BISON® Super Wood etc.) or cyano (KAV56.9951 KAVAN Power CA Thin, KAV56.9952 KAVAN Power CA Medium, KAV56.9953 Power CA Thick etc.) with an accelerator (KAV56.9983 KAVAN PRO Accelerator CA Spray), and 5min epoxy (KAV56.9962 KAVAN Epoxy 5min). </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> '''Covering Material:''' Oralight® iron-on film or 13-17 g/m² covering tissue (KAV524.13 Japan paper white 13 g/m²) </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> '''Dope:''' KAVAN’s STANDARD line Adhesive dope (KAV56.9988), Shrinking dope (KAV56.9986), Protective dope (KAV56.9989) and Thinner (KAV56.9992) are the must for the dope and tissue covering, indeed. You can use any of the KAVAN colour shrinking dopes KAVAN COLOR (KAV56.9987.x) as well. </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> '''Tools and Accessories:''' you will need a perfectly flat building board (at least 300x700 mm), modeller‘s knife (Excel K1 w. No.11 blades etc.), razor saw, 3.5 mm drill bit, model hobby sealing iron, sanding blocks with No. 120, 180, 240 and 360-400 grit sandpaper, model hobby pins, scissors, sharp model hobby knife, flat and round fine file, soft flat (1/4“-3/8”) brush, thin clear plastic film to protect the building plan (a large PE bag cut in half will work), paper masking tape, clear sticky tape 10–12 mm. </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> === Model assembly === Lay the building plan on the building board and put a sheet of a thin clear plastic film to protect the building plan. Before applying the glue, please always double check the correct size, shape and alignment of the particular part. </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> ==== Fuselage ==== 1. Glue the T1 and T2 parts together using thick cyano or 5min epoxy. </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> 2. Sand the joint flush once the glue has cured. </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> 3. Insert the T6 beech dowels into the fuselage. </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> 4. Trial fit the T4 fuselage sides onto the T6 dowels. Trim the holes in the sides with a fine round file if necessary. </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> 5. Apply white glue onto the fuselage (except for places marked at Fig. 5) and press the fuselage sides in place. </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> 6. Insert the T3 wing seat partially between the fuselage sides. </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> 7. Clamp the fuselage onto a flat support block (with help of small wooden blocks) to keep the fuselage straight and true until the glue cures. {{Note|'''Note:''' Put a thin clear plastic film between the fuselage and the support block in order to prevent sticking together.|type=info}} 8. Sand the T6 dowels flush with the fuselage sides. </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> 9. Insert the carbon tube of the T5 tail boom into the fuselage; apply thin cyano to the joint and spray a little bit of CA accelerator onto it. Fill the corners between fuselage sides and the tail boom with thick cyano, apply CA accelerator onto it. </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> 10. Wrap the tail boom with a paper masking tape next to the fuselage in order to protect it during sanding. </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> 11. Round the edges of the fuselage, carefully sand the wooden parts to create smooth transition to the tail boom. </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> 12. Remove any remaining hardened glue in the slot between the fuselage sides. Bend the T10 wire into the shape (see Fig 12) to create a spring. Glue it with medium cyano in place, apply CA accelerator onto it. </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> 13. Round the edges of the T3 wing seat as indicated in Fig. 13; glue the T11 pin into T3. Insert the T3 into the fuselage; it has to move easily within without any binding - trim if necessary. Apply three layers of protective dope (diluted 1:1) to the T3 wing seat (except for the hole for the T8 pin), sand with No. 360 sand paper after each layer (except for the last one). </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> 14. Apply three layers of protective dope (diluted 1:1) to the fuselage, sand with No. 360 sand paper after each layer (except for the last one). Insert the T3 wing seat to the fuselage and secure it with the T8 pin - the T3 wing seat has to swing on the pin without any binding. </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> 15. Once satisfied, slide the T7 and T9 rings onto the T8 pin and glue the rings with thick cyano to the fuselage. {{Note|'''CAUTION!''' Be sure the T3 wing seat could move easily; prevent glue from reaching the T3 and T8 pin.|type=warn}} </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> 16. Sand the T8 pin flush with the T7/T9 rings. Apply small amount of medium cyano to the T8 pin to glue it to the rings (but not to the T3 wing seat). Apply three layers of protective dope (diluted 1:1) to the rings. </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> 17. Screw the T12 M2 setting screw into the fuselage; secure the T3 wing seat with a rubber band. </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> 18. Congratulations! The fuselage is ready for the final assembly. </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> ==== Tail feathers ==== 19. Locate the P2 and P3 parts of the tailplane jig. </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> 20. Glue the jig together using white glue. </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> 21. Apply a strip of paper masking tape to the bottom side of the right half of the horizontal tailplane. </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> 22.-23. Stick the left half of the horizontal tailplane to the tape. </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> 24. Sand the entire horizontal tailplane with No. 240 sand paper; round the outer edges. </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> 25. Put the horizontal tailplane on the tailplane jig (the side with the masking tape down), press it to the jig and glue the halves together with thin cyano. Once the glue sets remove the tape and carefully sand the joint smooth. Apply two layers of protective dope (diluted 1:1), sand with No. 360 sand paper after each layer (except for the last one). </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> 26. Sand the entire vertical tailplane O1 with No. 240 sand paper; round the outer edges. Apply two layers of protective dope (diluted 1:1), sand with No. 360 sand paper after each layer (except for the last one). </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> ==== Wing ==== 27.-28. Lay the building plan on the building board and put a sheet of a thin clear plastic film to protect the building plan. Pin down the leading edge parts K1 to the building plan; tack glue them together with a few small drops of thin cyano. </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> 29. Insert the K3 wing tips into the leading edge, press it down to the building board and glue in place with thin cyano. Pin down the K2 trailing edge to the building plan and glue it to wingtips with thin cyano. </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> 30. Use a sharp modeller’s knife to carefully cut the ribs off the K6 8 mm balsa sheet. Sand off the “bridge”, round the front edge. </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> 31. Insert the 8 mm ribs K6 into slots in the leading and trailing edges - into the trailing edge first, then to the leading edge. </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> 32. Glue the ribs in place with thin cyano. </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> 33. Use a sharp modeller’s knife to carefully cut the wing outer panel ribs off the K8 2 mm balsa sheet. Sand off the “bridge”, round the front edge (refer to Fig. 30). </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> 34. Insert the ribs into slots in the leading and trailing edges - into the trailing edge first, then to the leading edge. </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> 35. Use a sharp modeller’s knife to carefully cut the wing centre section ribs off the K7 2 mm balsa sheet. Sand off the “bridge”, round the front edge (refer to Fig. 30). Insert the ribs into slots in the leading and trailing edges - into the trailing edge first, then to the leading edge. </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> 36. Double check the correct alignment of all ribs - trim to get a perfect fit if necessary. Glue the ribs in place with thin cyano. </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> 37. Glue the K4 reinforcement plates onto the K3 wing tips. </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> 38. Sand the bottom side of the wing smooth. Sand only in the direction indicated on the Fig. 38; don’t push down too much to prevent damage to the ribs. The sanding will be quite easy if you glue a wide strip of No. 120 sand paper to a large wooden plate as shown on the Fig. 38. </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> 39. Cover the top side of the ribs with strips of paper masking tape in order to protect the ribs. </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> 40.-41. Sand the leading edge to the correct shape using the T10 to T13 templates (template marking - refer to Fig. 42). Use No. 120 sand paper, sand lightly, do not push too much. </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> 42. Checking the correct shape of the leading edge. </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> 43.-44. Sand the trailing edge using No. 120 sand paper. Sand lightly in the indicated directions; do not push down too much. </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> 45.-46. Sand to shape the wing tips as well. Remove the masking tape and sand lightly the entire wing (including ribs) using No. 240 sand paper. </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> 47. Glue together the bevel guide jig consisting of parts P11, P12 and P13 using thick cyano. </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> 48.-49. Carefully separate the wing panels using a razor saw. </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> 50.-51. Align the bevel guide jig with the edge of your building board and bevel the root and outer ribs of all wing panels. </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> 52.-53. Join the left and right halves of the wing centre section together with the corresponding outer panels with a strip of masking tape and check the correct dihedral as shown on Fig. 53. </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> 54. Join the wing halves with a strip of masking tape and check the correct dihedral as shown on Fig. 54. </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> 55. Round the edge of the K5 2 mm carbon tube. </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> 56.-57. Thread the tube through the ribs of the right wing outer panel and into the wing tip (refer to Fig. 57). </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> 58. Cut the tube so it sticks out by 3 mm out of the root rib. </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> 59. Thread the tube through the ribs of the right wing centre section so it sticks out by 3 mm out of the root rib and is sunk by 4 mm in the outer rib. </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> 60. Thread the tube through the ribs of the left wing centre section so it sticks out by 3 mm out of the outer rib and is sunk by 4 mm in the root rib. Thread the tube through the ribs of the left wing outer panel and into the wing tip (refer to Fig. 57) whilst sunk by 4 mm in the root rib. </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> 61. Enlarge the openings in the ribs with 3.5 mm drill bit. </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> 62. Put together the entire wing using strips of masking tape as described above, double check the correct dihedral. Once satisfied, separate the wing panels again and glue the carbon tube main spar to the ribs and wing tips with thin cyano. </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> '''''Now, if you wish to cover the wing with the ORALIGHT® iron-on film (currently the only light enough iron-on film available), follow the steps 63 to 80.''''' </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> '''''If you prefer using the dope & tissue, start with gluing the wing panels together following steps 77 and 78; then follow the steps 81 and further.''''' </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> ===== Covering the Wing Using an Iron-on Film ===== 63. Cut a piece of the iron-on film overlapping the outline of the wing panel by ca 1 cm. Punch two holes through each rib with a modelling pin in places indicated by arrows. (When ironing, the air trapped between ribs heats up and expands - the holes are here to vent it safely.) </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> 64. Set the temperature of your sealing iron for sticking the film as recommended by the manufacturer of the iron-on film. Lay the film down on the bottom side of the wing panel and tack the film to the wing panel with the tip of your sealing iron in spots and sequence indicated by arrows and numbers. </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> 65. Iron-on the film all around the outline as indicated by arrows and numbers. Cut the film around the edges and seal with your sealing iron. </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> 66. Lay the film down on the top side of the wing panel; it should overlap the trailing edge by ca 4 mm. Tack the film to the wing panel with the tip of your sealing iron in spots and sequence indicated by arrows and numbers. </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> 67. Iron-on the film all around the outline as indicated by arrows and numbers. </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> 68. Cut the film around the edges (except for the trailing edge) and seal with your sealing iron. Iron-on the film to the trailing edge overlapping to the bottom side. </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> 69. Punch the covering film on the bottom side with a modelling pin (see the arrows). Increase the temperature of your sealing iron for shrinking the film as recommended by the manufacturer of the iron-on film. Shrink the top and bottom covering film. </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> 70. Cut a piece of the iron-on film overlapping the outline of the wing centre section by ca 1 cm. Punch two holes through each rib with a modelling pin in places indicated by arrows. </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> 71. Lay the film down on the bottom side of the wing centre section and tack the film to the wing with the tip of your sealing iron. </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> 72. Iron-on the film all around the outline as indicated by arrows and numbers. Cut the film around the edges and seal with your sealing iron. </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> 73. Lay the film down on the top side of the wing centre section; it should overlap the trailing edge by ca 4 mm. Tack the film to the wing with the tip of your sealing iron. </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> 74. Iron-on the film all around the outline as indicated by arrows and numbers. </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> 75. Cut the film around the edges (except for the trailing edge) and seal with your sealing iron. Iron-on the film to the trailing edge overlapping to the bottom side. </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> 76. Punch the covering film on the bottom side with a modelling pin (see the arrows). Increase the temperature of your sealing iron for shrinking the film as recommended by the manufacturer of the iron-on film. Shrink the top and bottom covering film. </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> 77. Like in steps 52./53., join the wing centre sections and wing panels - now using a clear sticky tape. Apply 5min epoxy to the ribs and glue together; double check the correct dihedral (refer to Fig. 53) before the glue sets. Remove any excess glue with a paper towel soaked with rubbing alcohol immediately. </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> 78. Like in step 54., join the wing halves using a clear sticky tape. Apply 5min epoxy to the ribs and glue together; double check the correct dihedral (refer to Fig. 54) before the glue sets. Remove any excess glue with a paper towel soaked with rubbing alcohol immediately. </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> 79. Seal the joints with 10 mm wide strips of iron-on film or clear sticky tape. Start at the bottom of the leading edge, following to the trailing edge and then back to the leading edge, overlapping a little bit. </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> 80. Now it is the time to create the indicated washout and washin - these are critically important to increasing stability and achieving smooth gliding. Lay the wing down on a flat work bench, check the wing twist. The described washouts/washin is for right handed pilots and right turn glide; left handed pilots should go for mirror image setting. </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> '''Iron-on Film Covered Wing:''' Use your sealing iron to heat up both the bottom and top covering film of the particular part of the wing, twist it a little bit more than required with your fingers and hold it that way until it cools down. </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> '''Tissue Covered Wing:''' Use a heat gun or a pot of hot water as a source of hot steam to twist the wing as required. </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> '''Left Wing Panel:''' -0.5 mm washout (The trailing edge is higher by 0.5 mm at the wing tip than at the root.) </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> '''Right Wing Panel:''' -0.5 mm washout </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> '''Right Wing Centre Section''': +0.5 mm washin (The leading edge is lower by 0.5 mm at the outer end than at the root.) </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> ===== Dope & Tissue Covering ===== ''Glue together the wing following steps 77 and 78.'' </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> 81. Sand the glue joints with No. 240 sand paper. </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> 82. Apply two layers of thin protective dope (diluted 1:1), sand with No. 360 sand paper after each layer (except for the last one). Cut two pieces of the tissue overlapping the outline of the left and right wing halves by ca 1 cm. </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> 83. Apply a coat of adhesive dope to the bottom of the right wing half using a soft flat brush; put the tissue on and press it lightly to the ribs and leading and trailing edges with your fingers, smoothing it. If the tissue does not stick enough to the wing frame, brush adhesive dope through the tissue. </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> 84. Apply a coat of adhesive dope to the bottom of the left wing half; put the tissue on and press it lightly to the wing with your fingers, smoothing it. If the tissue does not stick enough to the wing frame, brush adhesive dope through the tissue. Once the dope sets, cut the tissue along the edges and brush adhesive dope to smooth it and stick to the wing. </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> 85. Apply a coat of adhesive dope to the top of the left wing outer panel; put the tissue on and press it lightly to the wing with your fingers, smoothing it. If the tissue does not stick enough to the wing frame, brush adhesive dope through the tissue. Once the dope sets, cut the tissue along the edges and brush adhesive dope to smooth it and stick to the wing. </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> 86. Apply a coat of adhesive dope to the top of the left wing centre section; put the tissue on and press it lightly to the wing with your fingers, smoothing it. If the tissue does not stick enough to the wing frame, brush adhesive dope through the tissue. Once the dope sets, cut the tissue along the edges and brush adhesive dope to smooth it and stick to the wing. Cover the left wing half in the same manner. </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> 87. Prepare the wing jig; glue the P14 and P15 balsa blocks to a flat board. The jig allows to “build-in” the required washouts/washin (refer to Fig. 80) and will keep the wing warped in the desired way whilst the dope is curing. </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> Apply a coat of thin shrinking dope (diluted 1:1) to the entire surface of the wing; leave it dry a little bit. Once the dope is not sticky anymore, put the wing onto the jig and secure by modelling pins. Leave it pinned down until the dope is cured completely (depending on dope 12-24 hours). In total, apply 3 coats of thin shrinking dope and then 3 coats of thin protective dope. Lightly sand every layer (except for the last one) with No. 400-660 sand paper. You can apply the stickers then. </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> 88. Cut the covering film/tissue over the hole for the K9 launching pin; on the left wing panel for right handed pilots, on the right wing panel for left handed pilots. Round the edges of the pin and insert it into the wing (centred). </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> 89. Glue the pin with thin cyano from bottom and top sides. </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> 90. Remove the covering film from the bottom of the wing centre (applies to the iron-on film covered wing only) and epoxy the wing to the wing seat. Pin the wing down until the glue sets. Double check the correct alignment! Sand a narrow flat strip on the bottom of the centre of the horizontal tailplane. Apply thick cyano and attach the horizontal tailplane to the tail boom. Check the correct alignment relative to the wing and fuselage looking from above and from behind. Once satisfied, apply accelerator to cure the glue instantly. Glue the vertical fin in place in the same manner. </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> 91. Glue the bevel jig (Fig. 47) onto the tailplane jig (Fig. 20) to make a balancing cradle. Use thick cyano. </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> 92. Mark the recommended position of the centre of gravity on the bottom side of the wing. Balance the model thoroughly; seal the ballast opening with a strip of clear sticky tape. </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> === Flying === 93. Once the position of the centre of gravity has been set, you can launch your VINX for the first time. Launch it with hearty push with the nose slightly down; it should glide smoothly, just with little swing. Fine tune the gliding path with the M2 setting screw in the fuselage. Pitching the wing up causes lifting the model up. </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> 94. Slightly bend the vertical fin to the right (looking from the tail to nose). Once launched, the model should glide smoothly in a wide right turn (this applies to right handed pilots). </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> 95. Grasp the left wing with your right hand and hook your index and middle fingers on the pin. Launch the model in a discus style with a hearty push. If the model swings, adjust the wing pitch or reduce the diameter of the turn by bending the fin more to the right. If the model flies in circles and swings during the glide, it is necessary to add a little bit more ballast to the nose. </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> '''Have a ball, enjoy your VINX!''' </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> '''KAVAN Team''' </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> === Parts list === {| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center; width: 100%;" |+ |'''No.''' |'''Part''' |'''Material''' |'''Qty.''' |- |T1 |Nose |Plywood 4 mm |1 |- |T2 |Fuselage |Liteply 4 mm |1 |- |T3 |Wing Seat |Plywood 4 mm |1 |- |T4 |Fuselage Side |Plywood 1 mm |2 |- |T5 |Fuselage Side |Carbon tube Ø4 mm |1 |- |T6 |Pin |Beech dowel Ø4 mm |2 |- |T7 |Ring |Plywood 1 mm |1 |- |T8 |Wing Seat Pin |Carbon Ø4 mm |1 |- |T9 |Ring |Plywood 1 mm |1 |- |T10 |Spring |Wire Ø0,5 mm |1 |- |T11 |Pin |Nail 12 mm |1 |- |T12 |Wing Setting Screw |M2 screw |1 |- |T13 |Ballast | |1 bag |- |T14 |Rubber Ring | |1 |- |O1 |Vertical Fin |Balsa 1 mm |1 |- |O2 |Horizontal Tailplane |Balsa 1 mm |1+1 |- |K1 |Leading Edge |Balsa 8 mm |1+1+1+1 |- |K2 |Trailing Edge |Balsa 3 mm |1+1 |- |K3 |Wing Tip |Liteply 3 mm |2 |- |K4 |Reinforcing Plate |Balsa 3 mm |2 |- |K5 |Wing Main Spar |Carbon tube Ø2 mm |2+2 |- |K6 |Centre Rib |Balsa 8 mm |6 |- |K7 |Wing Rib |Balsa 2 mm |10 |- |K8 |Wing Panel Rib |Balsa 2 mm |8 |- |K9 |Launching Pin |Fibreglass 1,5 mm |1 |- |K10 |Template 3 |Liteply 3 mm |1 |- |K11 |Template 2 |Liteply 3 mm |1 |- |K12 |Template 1 |Liteply 3 mm |1 |- |K13 |Template 0 |Liteply 3 mm |1 |- |P2 |Jig - Tail |Liteply 3 mm |2 |- |P3 |Jig - Tail |Liteply 3 mm |1 |- |P11 |Jig - Bevelling |Liteply 3 mm |2 |- |P12 |Jig - Bevelling |Liteply 3 mm |1 |- |P13 |Jig - Bevelling |Liteply 3 mm |1 |- |P14 |Jig - Wing |Balsa 7x10x30 mm |4 |- |P15 |Jig - Wing |Balsa 7x10x80 mm |2 |- | |Building Plan | |1 |- | |Stickers | |1 |- | |Instruction Manual | |1 |} </div>
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