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Specifications:
Wing Span: 59.5"
Wing Area:
725 in
2
Length:
54"
Weight:
7 lbs.
Engine:
.40-.46 2 cycle
.54-.60 4 cycle
Radio:
4 channel
Distributed in North America by Ace Hobby Distributors, Inc. • 116 W 19th ST, Higginsville, MO 64037
Phone: 660-584-7121 • www.acehobby.com • E-mail: service@acehobby.com
This kit is guaranteed to be free from defects in material and workmanship at the date of purchase.
It does not cover any damage caused by use or modification. The warranty does not extend beyond the prod-
uct itself and is limited only to the original cost of the kit. By the act of building this user-assembled kit, the
user accepts all resulting liability for damage caused by the final product.
prepared to accept this liability, it can be returned new and unused to the place of purchase for a refund.
This is not a toy.
Read through this book completely and become familiar with the assembly and flight of this airplane.
Inspect all parts for completeness and damage. If you encounter any problems, call 660-584-6724 for help.
Seamaster
Assembly Manual
Ace R/C Seamaster ARF Airplane (ACE4527)
Notice: Adult Supervision Required
Assembly and flying of this product requires adult supervision.
Warranty
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Summary of Contents for ACE RC Seamaster ACE4527
- Page 1 Seamaster Assembly Manual Specifications: Wing Span: 59.5” Wing Area: 725 in Length: 54” Weight: 7 lbs. Engine: .40-.46 2 cycle .54-.60 4 cycle Radio: 4 channel Ace R/C Seamaster ARF Airplane (ACE4527) Distributed in North America by Ace Hobby Distributors, Inc. • 116 W 19th ST, Higginsville, MO 64037 Phone: 660-584-7121 •...
- Page 2 INTRODUCTION Initially introduced to the hobby market in the 1980's, the Seamaster 40 has remained the most recogniz- able amphibious model airplane in the world. Many thousands of these models have been flown over the years, so rest assured you have obtained the best flying amphibian on the market. Although the plane looks bigger, a good .40-.45 two cycle or .54-.60 four cycle flies the plane nicely;...
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Page 3: Straight
RECOMMENDED TOOLS & MATERIALS Adhesives: Instant setting Cyanoacrylate adhesive (thin CA) Slow setting Cyanoacrylate adhesive (thick CA) 10 Minute Epoxy (fast) 20-30 Minute Epoxy (slow) Zap-a-dap-a-goo, Shoe-goo or equivalent Clear silicone seal Tools: Adhesives - You will need two types of adhesives Model knife,T-Pins for the Seamaster - Epoxy and Instant (cyanoacry- Small screwdrivers, Medium screwdrivers... - Page 4 PARTS DRAWINGS AS6058 Fuselage Set Tapping Screw 2x8mm (8) Front Hatch (1) Rear Hatch (1) Servo Rail Mount (4) Servo Rail (2) Fuselage (1) Plastic Keel (1) AS6059 Main Wing Set Torque Rod Horn (2) Aileron Servo Tray (1) Main Wing (1) AS6071 Engine Pylon Set AS6064 Engine Pod Set Servo Tape (1)
- Page 5 PARTS DRAWINGS AS6062 Linkage Set Outer Nyrod (2) Self-Tap Screw 4x8mm (1) Pushrod Clamp (1) Clevis (4) Inner Nyrod (2) Music Wire (2) Threaded Stud (4) 3152 Aileron Pushrods Set PE0009 Hardware Set Allen Wrench (1) Clevis (2) Threaded Rod (2) EZ Connect, set screw &...
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Page 6: Tapping Screw
WING ASSEMBLY/ENGINE POD ASSEMBLY Photo 1 Photo 4 The ailerons are in place with hinges already in their slots. Remove any tape that may be holding things in place. Hinge the The tip floats are attached to the wing with the furnished sticky ailerons by securing the "CA"... -
Page 7: Inner
ENGINE POD ASSEMBLY/FUSELAGE ASSEMBLY Photo 7 Photo 10 The engine pod is blowmolded plastic. To cut this material, score a few times with a sharp utility knife. Once a cut-out is made, you can whittle away the rest or use a Dremel tool with a sanding drum.. Work carefully. -
Page 8: Steering
FUSELAGE ASSEMBLY The nosegear is configured Photo 15 Photo 13 as shown in the above photo. The linkage is a piece of music wire that goes through an inner nyrod that has already been installed in the fuselage. Use a “Z”... - Page 9 TAIL ASSEMBLY Tail Assembly use a pencil to mark where the Photo 24 fin meets the stabilizer. Being very careful NOT to cut into the Photo 19 On the top of the fuse- balsa wood, score and remove lage, about 10" from the the covering material 1/16"...
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Page 10: Fuselage Assembly
FUSELAGE ASSEMBLY Radio Installation Photo 28 Photo 29 Photo 33 Cut a groove in the top of the leading edge of the stab to accom- modate the nyrod. Glue the nyrod triangular spacer onto the top of the stab (cut away a strip of covering material first). The outer nyrod is secured to the spacer with the nylon clamp and wood screw furnished. -
Page 11: Silicone
FINAL ASSEMBLY The wing is secured to the Center of Gravity Photo 35 fuselage with 4X40mm socket head bolts and blind nuts. If the Your Seamaster should balance 3 to 3-1/2" back from the leading hardwood wing hold down edge of the wing. We advise you use an indelible marker to indicate blocks are not already glued in, this area on the bottom side of the wing, close to the fuselage;... -
Page 12: Safety Precautions
FLIGHT PRE-FLIGHT CHECK LIST SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Check all control surfaces for possible looseness or deterioration. Wear safety glasses when starting and running all model engines. Model engine fuel is very flammable and the flame is very Check all screws, clevises, nuts and all other connectors to dangerous because it is almost invisible! Do not smoke or allow sparks, high heat or other flames near the fuel.