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MS: X104
ASSEMBLY MANUAL
"Graphics and specifications may change without notice".
Specifications:
Wing span ----------------- 35.4in (90.0cm).
Wing area ------------------392.2sq.in (25.3sq dm).
Weight -----------------------3.5lbs (1.6kg).
Length -----------------------31.0in (78.8cm).
Speed control(ESC)-----30A-40A amp.
Motor ------------------------ 480.
Radio ----------- 4 channels with 4 mini servos.
Battery 2-3-cell 2200mAh to 2600mAh Li-Po.
10 x 5E Electric Prop.
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  • Page 1 www.seagullmodels.com MS: X104 ASSEMBLY MANUAL “Graphics and specifications may change without notice”. Specifications: Wing span ----------------- 35.4in (90.0cm). Wing area ------------------392.2sq.in (25.3sq dm). Weight -----------------------3.5lbs (1.6kg). Length -----------------------31.0in (78.8cm). Speed control(ESC)-----30A-40A amp. Motor ------------------------ 480. Radio ----------- 4 channels with 4 mini servos. Battery 2-3-cell 2200mAh to 2600mAh Li-Po.

  • Page 2: Kit Contents

    CHRISTEN EAGLE II N54CE is simply a joy. This instruction manual is designed to help you build a great flying aeroplane. Please read this manual thoroughly before starting assembly of your MINI CHRISTEN EAGLE II N54CE . Use the parts listing below to identify all parts.

  • Page 3: Hinging The Ailerons

    www.seagullmodels.com HINGING THE AILERONS . KIT CONTENTS. SEAX10401 Fuselage Note: The control surfaces, including the SEAX10402 Wing Set ailerons, elevators, and rudder, are SEAX10403 Tail Set prehinged with hinges installed, but SEAX10404 Cowling the hinges are not glued in place. It SEAX10405 Landing Gear Set is imperative that you properly...
  • Page 4 MINI CHRISTEN EAGLE II N54CE Instruction Manual. Hinge. 4) Deflect the aileron and completely saturate each hinge with thin C/A glue. The 5) Turn the wing panel over and deflect the ailerons front surface should lightly contact the aileron in the opposite direction from the wing during this procedure.

  • Page 5: Hinging The Elevators

    www.seagullmodels.com HINGING THE ELEVATORS. 1)Locate the items for this section of the manual. 2) Carefully remove the elevator from one of the horizontal stabilizer panels. Note the position of the hinges. Used C/A glue to fix the hinge position. Epoxy. Glue the elevator hinges in place using the same techniques used to hinge the ailerons.
  • Page 6 MINI CHRISTEN EAGLE II N54CE Instruction Manual. INSTALL THE AILERONS CONTROL HORN. Fiberglass control horn. fiberglass Elevator control horn. Epoxy. INSTALL RUDDER CONTROL HORN. Fiberglass control horn. Aileron fiberglass Epoxy. control horn . INSTALL ELEVATOR CONTROL HORN. Fiberglass control horn.

  • Page 7: Installing The Fuselage Servos

    www.seagullmodels.com 2) Follow diagram below for wheel pant INSTALLING THE FUSELAGE SERVOS. installation: Because the size of servos differ, you may need to adjust the size of the precut open- wheel collar. ing in the mount. The notch in the sides of the wheel.
  • Page 8 MINI CHRISTEN EAGLE II N54CE Instruction Manual. 4) A drop of C/A glue on the wheel collar screws will help keep them from coming lose during operation. Repeat the process for the other wheel and wheel pant. INSTALLING THE MAIN LANDING GEAR TO FUSELAGE.
  • Page 9 www.seagullmodels.com M3x10mm. 3) Use drill bit in a pin vise to drill the mouting holes in the blocks. C/A glue. 4) Apply 2-3 drops of thin C/A to each of the INSTALLING THE AILERON. mounting holes. Allow the C/A to cure without using accelerator.
  • Page 10 MINI CHRISTEN EAGLE II N54CE Instruction Manual. 7) Apply 1-2 drops of thin C/A to each of the mounting tabs. Allow the C/A to cure without using accelerator. 9) Set the aileron hatch in place and use a Phillips screw driver to install it with four wood screws.
  • Page 11 www.seagullmodels.com 2) Locate the plywood battery tray to the ELECTRIC POWER ASSEMBLY. fuselage. 1) Locate the items neccessary to install the 3) Attach the speed control to the side of the electric power installation. motor box using two-sided tape and tie wraps. Connect the appropriate leads from the speed control to the motor.
  • Page 12 MINI CHRISTEN EAGLE II N54CE Instruction Manual. 3) Use four M2x6mm machine screws to COWLING. secure the fiberglass cowling to thefuselage as shown. 1) Slide the fiberglass cowl over the motor and line up the back edge of the cowl with the marks you made on the fuselage then trim and cut as shown.

  • Page 13: Installing The Spinner

    www.seagullmodels.com 2) Using a modeling knife, carefully remove INSTALLING THE SPINNER. the covering at mounting slot of horizontal sta- Install the spinner backplate, propeller and bilizer ( both side of fuselage). spinner cone. Remove covering. 3) Put the stabilizer into place in the po- The propeller should not touch any part sition of the fuselage.

  • Page 14: Installing The Vertical Stabilizer

    MINI CHRISTEN EAGLE II N54CE Instruction Manual. 7) Remove the stabilizer. Using the lines you just drew as a guide, carefully remove the covering from between them using a model- ing knife. Remove covering. 10) After the epoxy has fully cured, re- move the masking tape or T-pins used to hold the stabilizer in place.
  • Page 15 www.seagullmodels.com 4) When you are sure that everything is While holding the vertical stabilizer aligned correctly, mix up a generous amount of firmly in place, use a pen and draw a line on Flash 30 Minute Epoxy. Apply a thin layer to the each side of the vertical stabilizer where it mounting slot and to bottom of the vertical sta- meets the top of the fuselage.
  • Page 16 MINI CHRISTEN EAGLE II N54CE Instruction Manual. Rudder control horn. Elevator pushrod. AILERON PUSHROD HORN INSTALLATION 270mm. 50mm. Rudder pushrod. 270mm. Wing. Aileron.

  • Page 17: Cabane Strut Installation

    www.seagullmodels.com CABANE STRUT INSTALLATION 1)Locate the items for this section of the manual. 2)Use a hobby knife with blade to remove the covering on the top of the fuselage so the cabane struts can be inserted into the fuselage.We recommend using a trim seal tool to iron the covering neatly into the openings in the fuselage .

  • Page 18: Installing The Receiver

    MINI CHRISTEN EAGLE II N54CE Instruction Manual. INSTALLING THE RECEIVER. 1) Plug the five servo leads and the switch lead into the receiver. Plug the battery pack lead into the switch also. Wing bolt. 2) Wrap the receiver pack in the protec- tive foam rubber to protect them from vibra- tion.
  • Page 19 www.seagullmodels.com Place the Fuselage Hatch back on the fuselage to complete the assembly of your models. INSTALLATION WING STRUTS. 1)Locate the items for this section of the manual. M3x6mm. M3x6mm. 3)Thread a clevis on each end of a threadded rod.Connect the rod between the top and bottom ailerons.With the radio sysytem on and the bottom aileron contered ,adjust the length to center the top aileron.Once centered ,slide...
  • Page 20 MINI CHRISTEN EAGLE II N54CE Instruction Manual. BALANCING. 1) It is critical that your airplane be balanced correctly. Improper balance will cause your plane to lose control and crash. THE CENTER OF GRAVITY IS LOCATED 75MM BACK FROM THE LEADING EDGE OF THE WING AT THE WING ROOT.

  • Page 21: Control Throws

    www.seagullmodels.com CONTROL THROWS. Ailerons: Rudder: 75mm. High Rate : High Rate : Up : 15 mm Right : 30 mm Down : 15 mm Left : 30 mm Low Rate : Low Rate : Up : 10 mm Right : 20 mm Down : 10 mm Left : 20 mm Elevator:...

  • Page 22: Flight Preparation

    A) Plug in your radio system per the manufacturer's instructions and turn every- 2) Check every bolt and every glue joint in the MINI CHRISTEN EAGLE II N54CE thing on. to ensure that everything is tight and well B) Check the elevator first. Pull back on bonded.

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