Operation Manual

ManualsBrandsGraupner ManualsMiscellaneousMICRO MAGIC 2014

GRAUPNER GmbH & Co. KG D-73230 KIRCHHEIM/TECK GERMANY

#0057088

Keine Haftung für Druckfehler. Technische Änderungen vorbehalten! No liability for printing errors. We reserve the right to introduce

modifications. Sous réserve de modifications! Nous ne sommes pas responsables d’éventuelles erreurs d’impression! 11/2006

Building instructions for the racing MICRO MAGIC model boat, Order No. 2014

Description of the model

The racing MICRO MAGIC has been developed to reflect progress in the MICRO MAGIC regatta scene. In its

standard form the boat represents a modified version of the original model designed for the ambitious regatta

skipper; it is intended to complement the earlier MICRO MAGIC, which has proved to be very popular. The

racing MICRO MAGIC includes a carbon fibre rig with a slim 5 mm Ø mast, improved sails and a completely

new set of high-quality plastic fittings. A new feature - unprecedented in a kit model - is the variable-position

keel (fore-and-aft direction), which enables the operator to adjust the model very quickly to suit varying sailing

conditions, and to satisfy the operator’s personal preferences. The revised keel fin and rudder are of slightly

reduced area and thinner profiles in order to reduce water resistance. The slightly heavier ballast bulb is also

longer, resulting in enhanced directional stability. The boat is designed for an RC system consisting of fairly

small, lightweight components, and the internal arrangement has been optimised with such a system in mind.

An additional micro-servo can also be fitted to provide jib sheet trim control from the transmitter, so that the sail

trim can be fine-tuned while the boat is on the water. The sail adjustment system has been designed for

reduced friction, with a double control arm and return pulleys, with the result that a lighter servo can also be

employed safely.

The shape of the bow and stern have been re-worked slightly to give the boat a more modern appearance, but

the basic lines of the original hull have been left unchanged in order to stay within the German class rules.

Specification

Overall length approx. 535 mm

Beam approx. 180 mm

Overall height approx. 980 mm

All-up weight approx. 850 g

Sail area approx. 1450 cm²

Important safety notes

You have purchased a kit which can be assembled to produce a fully working RC model when fitted out with

the appropriate accessories. As manufacturers, we at GRAUPNER are not in a position to influence the way

you install, operate and maintain the model, nor the other components used in connection with the model. For

this reason we are obliged to deny all liability for loss, damage or costs which are incurred due to the

incompetent or incorrect use and operation of our products, or which are connected with such operation in any

way. Unless otherwise prescribed by binding law, the obligation of the GRAUPNER company to pay

compensation, regardless of the legal argument employed, is excluded. This includes personal injury, death,

damage to buildings, loss of trade or turnover, interruption of business or other indirect or direct damages which

are caused by the operation of the model.

Under all circumstances and in all cases the company’s overall liability is limited to the amount which you

actually paid for this model.

The model is operated at the sole risk of the operator. To avoid injury to persons and damage to

property please handle your model boat carefully and operate it conscientiously at all times.

Before you run the boat for the first time it is important to check that your private third party insurance policy

provides cover when you are operating model boats of this kind. If you are not sure, take out a special

insurance policy designed to cover the risks of RC modelling.

These safety notes are important, and must be kept in a safe place. If you ever dispose of the model, be sure to

pass them on to the new owner.

Guarantee conditions

The guarantee covers replacement of any parts which can be shown to exhibit manufacturing faults or material

defects within the guarantee period of 24 months from the initial date of purchase. No other claims will be

considered. Cost of transport, packing and freight are payable by the purchaser. We accept no liability for

damage in transit. When you send the product to GRAUPNER, or to the approved Service Centre for your

country, you must include a clear and concise description of the fault together with the invoice showing the date

of purchase. The guarantee is invalid if the component or model fails due to an accident, incompetent handling

or incorrect usage.

Summary of content (15 pages)

PAGE 1
Building instructions for the racing MICRO MAGIC model boat, Order No. 2014 Description of the model The racing MICRO MAGIC has been developed to reflect progress in the MICRO MAGIC regatta scene. In its standard form the boat represents a modified version of the original model designed for the ambitious regatta skipper; it is intended to complement the earlier MICRO MAGIC, which has proved to be very popular.
PAGE 2
The following points are important and must be observed at all times: • This model is not suitable for young persons under fourteen years of age. • The keel ballast bulb is made of lead! This material is toxic, and must not be allowed to enter the body. Sanding dust and slivers of the metal are particularly dangerous, as they can easily be ingested. After working on the lead weight, clean the work place immediately, and wash your hands thoroughly. If possible wear gloves when handling this material.
PAGE 3
Notes on building the model • This model is not intended for the beginner to modelling, and for this reason the instructions do not cover every single step of construction, as we assume that the experienced model builder will be familiar with these standard techniques. • We recommend that you visit the Internet website www.micromagic-rc-segeln.de for the latest information on assembling and setting up the model.
PAGE 4
Assembly instructions • Assemble the boatstand by fitting together the front support (part 1), the rear support (part 2) and the side panels (part 3); take care to glue the joints securely. Paint the finished stand when the glue is dry, and apply the self-adhesive foam tape (part 4) to the contact surfaces (not shown in the photo). The tape avoids scratches to the painted hull. • Assemble the keel / mast socket (part 5).
PAGE 5
• • • • • • • • • intend to install a sail servo other than those specified. Mark the outline of the servo opening and cut it out using a fretsaw. Position the opening so that the servo pivot axis will coincide with the hull centreline. All the bulkheads and reinforcements can now be glued under the deck (part 14). Taper the cockpit bulkhead (part 15) using a sanding block, so that it fits snugly in the channel in the deck. Glue the bulkhead in place permanently when you are satisfied.
PAGE 6
• • • • • • • • • • at the marked points, then form the slot by running a sharp knife between the two holes, working as accurately as you can. The slot should only be trimmed to final size when the deck and hull have finally been joined. The deck can now be glued to the hull: the first step is to check that the two parts are a snug fit together; if not, trim them carefully until they are an accurate fit. Apply UHU plus (e.g. Order No.
PAGE 7
• • • • • • • • • • • • guides (part 32), in the positions shown on the plan. Glue the sheet guides in the holes. Fit two fillister-head screws (part 33) in the deck in the positions shown on the plan, leaving a gap of about 0.5 mm between the deck and the screw-heads. These screws are used later to secure the jib boom and the shrouds. Remove the ring-screw (part 34) from the end of the tensioners without the notch; only this one end features the right-hand M2 thread.
PAGE 8
• • • • • • • • • • • waterline, or inclined slightly upward towards the bow. IMPORTANT: it must not hang down. When you have obtained this position, glue the bulb to the keel using UHU acrylit or thick cyano. Allow the adhesive to cure, then cut two 1.5 mm Ø retaining pins (part 51) from the steel wire supplied, and pass them through the keel bulb and the keel to retain it.
PAGE 9
• • • • • • • • meet. NOTE: this ensures that the cord will not slip out of the loop. Tie the cord to the masthead, and run it through the small loop of the wire hook. Connect this to the ring-screw (part 34), thread the cord through a tensioner (part 46) and tie the end as shown. Adjust the tensioner to place the backstay under light tension. Tie the shrouds (part 74) to the inner hole of the jib hanger, leaving both ends of the cord approximately the same length.
PAGE 10
• • • • • • • • • • • the two collets. Glue the two end-caps (parts 84 + 85) to the jib boom (part 83). IMPORTANT: ensure that the two small holes in the caps are on the same side, and are lined up in the same plane. Glue the retaining pin in the hole in the cap with a drop of cyano, leaving it projecting by about 11 mm. The jib counterweight (part 87) can now be glued to the pin using UHU alleskleber (for a non-permanent joint).
PAGE 11
Painting • We recommend that you ask your local model shop (or specialist paint supplier) for advice on the best types of paint to use. • Use ONLY paints of the same type, made by the same manufacturer, otherwise they may react with each other; dissolving the earlier coats or producing unsightly bubbles. Caution: Lexan paints are only compatible with each other; they must never be used in combination with other types or paint or primer.
PAGE 12
Sailing Sailing a model yacht is not difficult once you are familiar with the inter-action between the wind direction, the boat’s heading and the appropriate sail settings. Before you sail the model for the first time, we recommend that you read all you can on the theory of sailing, e.g. by reading one of the many books on the subject. The following section just provides a short, basic introduction to the subject.
PAGE 13
great; if there is no alternative smaller sail suit available, sailing is not possible in these conditions. Sail trim The foresail of a yacht should always be slightly more open than the mainsail when close-hauled (mainsail around 2° midships: foresail about 10° to 15° close-hauled) so that the airflow from the foresail is directed onto the rear face of the mainsail, rather than being deflected into the front of it.
PAGE 14
Parts List No. Description 1 Front support plate (boatstand) 2 Rear support plate (boatstand) 3 Side panel (boatstand) 4 Protective stand lining material 5 Keel / mast socket No.
PAGE 15
58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 Mast base Main boom bracket Mast plate Main boom swivel bracket Swivel axle Main boom sleeve Main boom Depressor Clamp nut Annular clamp, large Retaining screw Retaining nut Jib hanger Masthead fitting Backstay Wire hook Shroud Mainsail Sail batten Sticker Mainsail luff stretcher Mainsail halyard Mast ring Sliding sleeve Collet, large Jib boom Jib boom end-cap Jib boom end-cap, bored Retaining