Seagull Models SAVAGE CRUISER MS:195 Assembly Manual

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MS:195
ASSEMBLY MANUAL
"Graphics and specifications may change without notice".
Specifications:
Wing span ------------------------------70.9in (180cm).
Wing area -----------------613.8sq.in (39.6sq dm).
Weight ------------------------9.7-10.6lbs (4.4-4.8kg).
Length ------------------------------58.8in (149.3cm).
Engine ------------------ 0.75-0.91cu.in -----2-stroke.
1.00-1.25cu.in -----4-stroke.
Radio ------------------- 6 channels with 11 servos.
Electric conversion: optional

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  • Page 1 MS:195 ASSEMBLY MANUAL “Graphics and specifications may change without notice”. Specifications: Wing span ------------------------------70.9in (180cm). Wing area -----------------613.8sq.in (39.6sq dm). Weight ------------------------9.7-10.6lbs (4.4-4.8kg). Length ------------------------------58.8in (149.3cm). Engine ------------------ 0.75-0.91cu.in -----2-stroke. 1.00-1.25cu.in -----4-stroke. Radio ------------------- 6 channels with 11 servos. Electric conversion: optional...
  • Page 2: Kit Contents

    SAVAGE CRUISER INTRODUCTION. Thank you for choosing the SAVAGE CRUISER ARTF by SEAGULL MODELS COMPANY LTD. The SAVAGE CRUISER 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 conventionally built using balsa, plywood to make it stronger than the average ARTF , yet the design allows the aeroplane to be kept light.
  • Page 3: Additional Items Required

    www.seagullmodels.com HINGING THE FLAP . CONTENTSTS SEA19501 Fuselage Note: The control surfaces, including the SEA19502 Wing Set ailerons, elevators, and rudder, are SEA19503 Tail Set prehinged with hinges installed, but SEA19504 Fiberglass Cowling SEA19505 Main Landing Gear the hinges are not glued in place. It SEA19506 Windshield and Window Set is imperative that you properly...
  • Page 4: Hinging The Aileron

    Instruction Manual. SAVAGE CRUISER 8) After both flap are securely hinged, firmly grasp the wing panel and flap to make sure the hinges are securely glued and cannot be pulled out. Do this by carefully applying medium pressure, trying to separate the flap from the wing panel.
  • Page 5 www.seagullmodels.com T-pin. C/A Hinge. C/A glue. 3) Slide the aileron on the wing panel until there is only a slight gap. The hinge is now centered on the wing panel and aileron. Remove the T-pins and snug the aileron against the wing panel. A gap of 1/64” or less should be maintained between the wing panel and aileron.
  • Page 6: Hinging The Elevator

    Instruction Manual. SAVAGE CRUISER 8) After both ailerons are securely hinged, INSTALL THE. firmly grasp the wing panel and aileron to make sure the hinges are securely glued and cannot be pulled out. Do this by carefully applying medium pressure, trying to separate the aileron from the wing panel.
  • Page 7 www.seagullmodels.com INSTALL THE AILERONS CONTROL INSTALL ELEVATOR CONTROL HORN. HORN. Fiberglass control horn. Fiberglass control horn. Aileron Fiberglass control horn. Elevator Fiberglass control horn. Epoxy INSTALL FLAP CONTROL HORN. Install the flap control horn using the same method as same as the aileron control horns. INSTALL RUDDER CONTROL HORN.
  • Page 8: Engine Mount Installation

    Instruction Manual. SAVAGE CRUISER ENGINE MOUNT INSTALLATION. 1) Locate the items necessary to install the engine mount included with your model. . 4x30mm. 2) Use four 4x30mm head bolts and four 4mm washers to attach the engine mount rails to the firewall.
  • Page 9: Fuel Tank Installation

    www.seagullmodels.com 8) Use plywood template to hold in place 3) Carefully bend the second nylon tube the fuel tank with C/A glue to secure the fuel up at a 45º angle. This tube is the vent tube. tank inside the fuselage. 4) Test fit the stopper assembly into the tank.
  • Page 10: Installing The Fuselage Servos

    Instruction Manual. SAVAGE CRUISER INSTALLING THE FUSELAGE SERVOS. Because the size of servos differ, you may need to adjust the size of the precut open- ing in the mount. The notch in the sides of the mount allow the servo lead to pass through. 1) Install the rubber grommets and brass collets onto the throttle servo.
  • Page 11: Installing The Switch

    www.seagullmodels.com INSTALLING THE SWITCH Install the switch into the precut hole in the side, in the fuselage. 3/ 32” Hole. 4x20 mm Thread locker glue M4x20mm Switch 4 x 20mm INSTALLING THE MAIN LANDING INSTALLING THE MAIN LANDING GEAR TO FUSELAGE. GEAR TO FUSELAGE.
  • Page 12 Instruction Manual. SAVAGE CRUISER wheel. wheel collar. Washer. nut. wheel Pant. C/A glue. Landing Gear. wheel Pant. 4 x 10mm C/A glue. 4 x 10mm INSTALLING WHEEL PANTS TO MAIN LANDING GEAR. Locker glue. wheel collar. Axle. Washer. wheel.
  • Page 13: Mounting The Engine

    www.seagullmodels.com 4) On the fire wall has the location for the MOUNTING THE ENGINE throttle pusshrod tube (pre-drill). 1) Position the engine with the drive washer 5) Slide the pushrod tube in the firewall and guide it through the fuel tank mount. Use (145mm) forward of the firewall as shown.
  • Page 14 Instruction Manual. SAVAGE CRUISER 9) Move the throttle stick to the closed position and move the carburetor to closed. Use a 2.5mm hex wrench to tighten the screw that secures the throttle pushrod wire. Make sure to use threadlock on the screw so it does not vibrate loose.
  • Page 15 www.seagullmodels.com - Model size: .90 size models - Motor: 50mm 310 rev per volt - Propeller: 15x10 ~ 16x10 - ESC: 80A - Lipo Batteries: 8 cell 5200mA 2) Attach the electric motor box to the firewall suitable with the cross lines drawn on the electric motor box and firewall.
  • Page 16 Instruction Manual. SAVAGE CRUISER Epoxy. 150mm Balsa stick. 4 mm Epoxy. Electric motor. 4) Locate the plywood battery tray to the fuselage. Tighten the screws using machine screws M3x15mm to secure the tray in position. Blind nut M3 3x15mm 3x15mm...
  • Page 17: Installing The Aileron Servos

    www.seagullmodels.com The propeller should not touch any part of the spinner cone. If it does, use a sharp modeling knife and carefully trim away the spinner cone where the propeller comes in contact with it. 5) Attach the speed control to the side of the motor box using two-sided tape and tie wraps.
  • Page 18 Instruction Manual. SAVAGE CRUISER 7) Apply 1-2 drops of thin C/A to each of the mounting tabs. Allow the C/A to cure without using accelerator. 3) Use drill bit in a pin vise to drill the mouting holes in the blocks. C/A glue.
  • Page 19 www.seagullmodels.com AILERON PUSHROD HORN INSTALLATION AILERON PUSHROD HORN INSTALLATION 90mm. M3 clevis. M3 lock nut. 9) Set the aileron hatch in place and use a Phillips screw driver to install it with four wood screws. 2x10mm M3 Clevis Fuel Tubing AILERON PUSHROD HORN INSTALLATION INSTALLING THE FLAP SERVO Hex Nut...
  • Page 20: Installing The Horizontal Stabilizer

    Instruction Manual. SAVAGE CRUISER INSTALLING THE FLAP PUSHROD Cut. Repeat the procedure for the aileron servo. 80mm. M3 clevis. M3 lock nut. 3) Slide the stabilizer into place in the pre- cut slot in the rear of the fuselage. The stabi- lizer should be pushed firmly against the front of the slot.
  • Page 21 www.seagullmodels.com When cutting through the covering to re- INSTALLING VERITICAL STABILIZER. move it, cut with only enough pressure to only cut through the covering itself. Cutting into the balsa structure may weaken 6) Using a modeling knife, carefully re- move the covering that overlaps the stabilizer mounting platform sides in the fuselage.
  • Page 22 Instruction Manual. SAVAGE CRUISER Elevator control horn. Epoxy Rudder control horn. M2 clevis. M2 lock nut. 600mm. Metal connector. Crimp. M3 Clevis. Cable end. 4) When you are sure that everything is aligned correctly, mix up a generous amount of Flash 30 Minute Epoxy.
  • Page 23 www.seagullmodels.com Pushrod Fuel Tubing Hex Nut M3 Clevis M2 Clevis 3 x 1 5 INSTALLATION TAILWHEEL. 1) Locate the items for this section of the 115mm manual. INSTALLING TAIL STRUTS SUPPORT. The tail struct system assembly follow picture below 3 x 20mm.
  • Page 24 Instruction Manual. SAVAGE CRUISER Metal connector Hex Nut Crimp M3 Clevis Cable end INSTALLING BATTERY-RECEIVER. 1) Plug the five servo leads and the switch lead into the receiver. Plug the battery pack lead into the switch also. 2) Wrap the receiver and battery pack in the protective foam rubber to protect them from vibration.
  • Page 25: Apply The Decals

    www.seagullmodels.com Battery 3x15mm Receiver INSTALLATION PILOT AND CANOPY. C/A glue 1) Locate items necessary to install pilot, seats APPLY THE DECALS. 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.
  • Page 26 Instruction Manual. SAVAGE CRUISER Epoxy Wing Bolt Epoxy 4x20mm Epoxy INSTALLATION STRUT WING-FUSELAGE. Epoxy...
  • Page 27 www.seagullmodels.com Epoxy Epoxy. 3x15mm M3x15mm. Screw.
  • Page 28 Instruction Manual. SAVAGE CRUISER 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 90 MM BACK FROM THE LEADING EDGE OF THE WING AT THE WING ROOT. 2) Mount the wing to the fuselage.
  • Page 29: Control Throws

    www.seagullmodels.com CONTROL THROWS. Ailerons: Rudder: High Rate : High Rate : Up : 25 mm Right : 30 mm Down : 25 mm Left : 30 mm Low Rate : Low Rate : 90 mm Up : 15 mm Right : 20 mm Down : 15 mm Left : 20 mm Elevator:...
  • Page 30: Flight Preparation

    Instruction Manual. SAVAGE CRUISER PREFLIGHT CHECK. FLIGHT PREPARATION. 1) Completely charge your transmitter Check the operation and direction of the and receiver batteries before your first day of elevator, rudder, ailerons and throttle. flying. A) Plug in your radio system per the 2) Check every bolt and every glue joint in the SAVAGE CRUISER to ensure that ev- manufacturer's instructions and turn every-...

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