ASSEMBLY MANUAL MS: X2 Specifications Wing Span ------------------------------- 39 in --------------------- 99.6cm. Wing Area ------------------------------- 341 sq in -------------- 22 sq dm. Weight ----------------------------------- 20-25 oz ------------- 567-709 g. Length ----------------------------------- 39.6 in ------------------ 100.5cm. Radio -------------------------------- 4 channel with 4 sub-micro servos. Motor size ---------------------------- Park 450 to Park 480 Outrunner.
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Instruction Manual. INTRODUCTION. Thank you for choosing the X-RAY ARTF by SEAGULL EP. The X-RAY was designed with the intermediate/advanced sport flyer in mind. It is a 3D airplane which is easy to fly and quick to assemble. The airframe is conventionally built using balsa, plywood to make it stronger than the average ARTF , the design allows the aeroplane to be kept light.
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2mm ball driver. gluing! This will ensure proper as- Phillips head screwdriver. sembly as the X-RAY is made from 220 grit sandpaper. natural materials and minor adjust- 90° square or builder’s triangle. ments may have to be made.
X-RAY. Instruction Manual. Note: The hinge is constructed of a special HINGING THE AILERONS. material that allows the C/A to wick or penetrate and distribute throughout the Note: The control surfaces, including the hinge, securely bonding it to the wood ailerons, elevators, and rudder, are structure of the wing panel and aileron.
www.seagullmodels.com HINGING THE RUDDER. Glue the rudder hinges in place using the same tectniques used to hinge the ailerons. WHEEL AND WHEEL PANTS. Assemble and mounting the wheel pants as shown in the following pictures. C/A glue. C/A glue. C/A glue. C/A glue.
X-RAY. Instruction Manual. Remove covering. A drop of C/A glue on the wheel collar screws will help keep them from coming lose during operation. Switch. Repeat the process for the other wheel. INSTALLING THE MAIN LANDING GEAR. INSTALLING ELECTRIC MOTOR.
www.seagullmodels.com ! 3) While keeping the back edge of the Motor. cowl flush with the marks, align the front of the cowl with the crankshaft of the motor. The front of the cowl should be positioned so the crankshaft is in nearly the middle of the cowl opening.
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X-RAY. Instruction Manual. Wing bottom. AILERON SERVOS - LINKAGES. !1) Install the rubber grommets and brass eyelets onto the aileron servo. !2) Install the metal connector onto servo arm. Be sure to use the lock tie but it could free rotation.
www.seagullmodels.com Right side. Elevator servo. C/A glue. Left side. Rudder servo. Repeat the procedure for rudder servo. HORIZONTAL STABILIZER INSTALLATION. Remove. Repeat the procedure for orther wing haft. FUSELAGE SERVO INSTALLATION. Slide the horizontal into place in the pre- Locate and cut out the covering film from cut slot in the rear of the fuselage.
X-RAY. Instruction Manual. VERTICAL STABILIZER INSTALLATION. Remove covering. When cutting through the covering to re- move it, cut with only enough pressure to only cut through the covering itself. Cutting into the balsa structure may weaken it. ! 5) Slide the horizontal stabilizer into place Hinge.
www.seagullmodels.com ! 6) When you are sure that everything is ! 3) While holding the vertical stabilizer aligned correctly, apply C/A glue to fix them. firmly in place, use a pen and draw a line on each side of the vertical stabilizer where it meets the top of the fuselage.
X-RAY. Instruction Manual. SERVO ARM INSTALLATION. Attach the micro control connector to the servo arms. Be sure to use the lock tie but it could free rotation. Elevator servo. Rudder control horn. Rudder servo. MOUNTING THE TAIL SKID. See pictures below.
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www.seagullmodels.com INSTALLING THE BATTERY-RECEIVER. See pictures below. Tie wrap or rubber band. Wing bolt. Battery tray Battery. Tie wrap. Wing bolt. Receiver. Screw. ATTACHMENT WING-FUSELAGE. Attach the aluminium tube into fuselage. BALANCING. !1) It is critical that your airplane be bal- anced correctly.
!2) Check every bolt and every glue joint INITIAL FLYING/SPORT FLYING in the X-RAY to ensure that everything is tight Ailerons : 3/16” up 3/16” down and well bonded. Elevator : 3/8”...
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