KAVAN Robin Glider Kit 495mm - Instruction manual

Introduction

Congratulations on purchasing the contest hand launch glider (HLG) Robin, 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 HLG flyer, you can fine-tune your Robin turning it into a high-performance contest model. You will need some basic modeller's tools, glues and dopes. You will also find these handy with any of your future projects. Please make yourself familiar with the building plans and this manual before actually starting to assemble.

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 by 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.

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.

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.

Specification

Wingspan: 495 mm
Length: 500 mm
All-up weight: 32 g

Before you start

Glue: You can use acetone based modeller's glue (UHU Hart etc.), water-resistant white glue (KAV56.9960 KAVAN White Glue, BISON® Super Wood etc.) or medium cyano (KAV56.9952 KAVAN Power CA Medium etc.).

Dope: KAVAN's STANDARD line Adhesive dope (KAV56.9988), Shrinking dope (KAV56.9986) and Thinner (KAV56.9992) are the must for the dope and tissue covering, indeed. You can use colour shrinking dopes KAVAN COLOR (KAV56.9987.x) as well.

Tools and accessories: You will need a perfectly flat building board (at least 150×700 mm), modeller's knife (Excel K1 w. no.11 blades etc.), jigsaw, sanding blocks with 180 and 360–400 grit sandpaper, model hob by pins (KAV66.0355), 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).