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WWW.SEAGULLMODELS.COM A S S E M B L Y M A N U A L “ Graphics and specifications may change without notice “ . MS: 193 Specifications: Wingspan---------------62.0 in (157.5 cm). Wing area----------------620 sq.in (40.0 sq.dm). Weight-------------------3.3 - 3.9 lbs (1.5 - 1.8 kg). Length-------------------40.9 in (103.8cm).
TAYLOR CRAFT 25E Instruction Manual. INTRODUCTION. ARTF by SEAGULL MODELS COMPANY LTD,. The Thank you for choosing the was designed with the intermediate/advanced sport flyer in mind. It is a semi scale airplane which is easy to fly and quick to assemble. The airframe is onventionally built using balsa, plywood to make it stronger than the average ARTF, yet the design allows the aeroplane to be kept light.
WWW.SEAGULLMODELS.COM KIT CONTENTS. HINGING THE AILERONS. SEA19301 Fuselage Note : The control surfaces, including the ai- SEA19302 Wing set lerons, elevators, and rudder, are prehinged SEA19303 Tail set with hinges installed, but the hinges are not SEA19304 Canopy Hatch glued in place. It is imperative that you prop- SEA19305 Cowling erly adhere the hinges in place per the steps...
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TAYLOR CRAFT 25E Instruction Manual. Hinge. 5) Turn the wing panel over and deflect the aileron in the opposite direction from the 4) Deflect the aileron and completely satu- opposite side. Apply thin C/A glue to each rate each hinge with thin C/A glue. The ailer- hinge, making sure that the C/A penetrates ons front surface should lightly contact the into both the aileron and wing panel.
WWW.SEAGULLMODELS.COM HINGING THE RUDDER. HINGING THE ELEVATORS. Glue the rudder hinges in place using 1) Locate the item for this sectiom of the the same techniques used to hinge the ai- manual. lerons. 2) Carefully remove the elevator from one of the horizontal stabilizer panels. INSTALL THE AILERON CONTROL Note the position of the hinges.
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TAYLOR CRAFT 25E Instruction Manual. INSTALL ELEVATOR CONTROL HORN. INSTALL RUDDER CONTROL HORN. Install the elevator control horn using Repeat steps to install the rudder control the same method as same as the aileron horn as same as steps done for ailerons. control horns.
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WWW.SEAGULLMODELS.COM INSTALLING THE MAIN LANDING GEAR TO FUSELAGE. Slide the wheel pant and wheel onthe landing gear. With both wheels and pants place, rest the fuselage on the flat surface. Check that there is clearance between the Thread a mounting screw into each of surface and wheel pant.
TAYLOR CRAFT 25E Instruction Manual. Rudder. 3x6mm Elevator. SERVO ARM INSTALLATION. Install adjustable servo connector in the servo arm as same as picture below: Rudder. Repeat steps to prepare and place the opposite wheel pant on the landing gear. Elevator. INSTALLING THE FUSELAGE SERVOS.
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WWW.SEAGULLMODELS.COM 2) Connect the leads from the motor to COWLING. the speed control. Use hook and loop tape to mount the speed control in the 1) Slide the fiberglass cowl over the en- fuselage. Make sure to the position the gine and line up the back edge of the cowl speed control far enough into the fuse- with the marks you made on the fuselage...
TAYLOR CRAFT 25E Instruction Manual. INSTALLING THE AILERON SERVOS. 3x10mm 3) Install the muffler and muffler extension onto the engine and make the cutout in the cowl for muffler clearance. Connect the fuel and pressure lines to the carburetor, muffler and fuel filler valve.
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WWW.SEAGULLMODELS.COM 3) Use drill bit in a pin vise to drill the 7) Apply 1-2 drops of thin C/A to each of mouting holes in the blocks. the mounting tabs. Allow the C/A to cure without using accelerator. C/A glue 4) Apply 2-3 drops of thin C/A to each of the mounting holes.
TAYLOR CRAFT 25E Instruction Manual. Use a felt tip pen to mark the wire where it crosses the hole. Use a pair of pliers to put a shrp 90-degree bend in the wire at the mark. Mark. 2x10mm Bend at the mark M2 lock nut.
WWW.SEAGULLMODELS.COM INSTALLING THE HORIZONTAL STABILIZER. Pen. 1) Using a ruler and a pen, locate the cen- terline of the horizontal stabilizer, at the trailing edge, and place a mark. Use a tri- angle and extend this mark, from back to front, across the top of the stabilizer.
TAYLOR CRAFT 25E Instruction Manual. 1) Using a modeling knife, remove the Double check all of your measurements covering from over the precut hinge slot once more before the epoxy cures. Hold cut into the lower rear portion of the fu- the stabilizer in place with T-pins or selage.
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WWW.SEAGULLMODELS.COM 5) When you are sure that everything is aligned correctly, mix up a generous amount of Flash 30 Minute Epoxy. Ap- ply a thin layer to the mounting slot and to bottom of the vertical stabilizer mounting area. Apply epoxy to the bot- tom and top edges of the filler block and to the lower hinge also.
TAYLOR CRAFT 25E Instruction Manual. M2 clevis. Fuel Tubing. Hex Nut. Elevator pushrod. Fuel Tubing. M2 clevis. Hex Nut. Rudder pushrod. APPLY THE DECALS. Nylon Snap keeper. 1) If all the decals are precut and ready to stick. Please be certain the model is clean and free from oily fingerprints and dust.
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WWW.SEAGULLMODELS.COM 2) Wrap the receiver and battery pack in the protective foam rubber to protect Battery. them from vibration. Receiver. INSTALLATION WING STRUTS. Please see below pictures. Battery 3x6mm 3x6mm 3x10mm...
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TAYLOR CRAFT 25E Instruction Manual. ATTACHMENT WING- FUSELAGE. Attach the aluminium tube into fuselage. Wing tube. Insert two wing panels as pictures below. 3x6mm Wing bolt.
WWW.SEAGULLMODELS.COM Lift the model. If the tail drops when BALANCING. you lift, the model is “tail heavy” and you must add weight* to the nose. If the nose 1) It is critical that your airplane be drops, it is “nose heavy” and you must balanced correctly.
WWW.SEAGULLMODELS.COM FLIGHT PREPARATION. PREFLIGHT CHECK. 1) Completely charge your trans- Check the operation and direction mitter and receiver batteries before of the elevator, rudder, ailerons and your first day of flying. throttle. 2) Check every bolt and every glue A) Plug in your radio system per the joint in the to ensure that manufacturer’s instructions and turn...
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