Seagull Models SEA 285 Assembly Manual

Seagull Models SEA 285 Assembly Manual

Seagull de havilland mosquito twin engine rc warbird

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Code : SEA 285
ASSEMBLY MANUAL

Specifications:

Wingspan--------------- 80.0 in (203.2 cm).
Wing area--------------- 957.9 sq.ins (61.8 sq.dm).
Weight------------------- 13.7-14.1 lbs (6.2-6.4 kg).
Length------------------- 58.8 in (147.2 cm).
Engine/Motor size----- 0.46-0.55 cu.in 2stroke.
Radio--------------------- 8 channels with 10 servos.
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  • Page 1: Specifications

    Code : SEA 285 ASSEMBLY MANUAL Specifications: Wingspan--------------- 80.0 in (203.2 cm). Wing area--------------- 957.9 sq.ins (61.8 sq.dm). Weight------------------- 13.7-14.1 lbs (6.2-6.4 kg). Length------------------- 58.8 in (147.2 cm). Engine/Motor size----- 0.46-0.55 cu.in 2stroke. Radio--------------------- 8 channels with 10 servos.
  • Page 2: Kit Contents

    Seagull de Havilland Mosquito Twin Engine RC Warbird Instruction Manual INTRODUCTION. Thank you for choosing the Seagull de Havilland Mosquito Twin Engine RC War- bird ARTF by SG MODELS . The Seagull de Havilland Mosquito Twin Engine RC Warbird 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.
  • Page 3: Additional Items Required

    INSTALL THE AILERONS KIT CONTENTS. CONTROL HORN. SEA285 Seagull de Havilland Mosquito Twin Engine RC Warbird 1. Fuselage 2. Wing set (2) 3. Tail set (2) 4. Canopy 5. Cowling (2) 6. landing gear 7. Pilot 8. wheel (2) 9. Aluminum wing tube Fiberglass control horn 10.
  • Page 4 Seagull de Havilland Mosquito Twin Engine RC Warbird Instruction Manual Epoxy. Fiberglass control horn INSTALLING THE ALLERON SERVOS.
  • Page 5 C/A glue 4) Use dental floss to secure the connec- Because the size of servos differ, tion so they cannot become unplugged. you may need to adjust the size of the precut opening in the mount. The notch in the sides of the mount allow the servo lead to pass through.
  • Page 6: Aileron Pushrod Installation

    Seagull de Havilland Mosquito Twin Engine RC Warbird Instruction Manual 7) Remove the string from the wing at the 8) Set the aileron hatch in place and use servo location and use the tape to attach it a Phillips screw driver to install it with to the servo extension lead.
  • Page 7: Installing The Fuselage Servos

    INSTALLING THE FLAP SERVO. Repeat the procedure for the flap servo. Metal R/C Clevis Pushrod Wire INSTALLING THE FUSELAGE SERVOS. Hex Nut Because the size of servos differ, you Fuel Tubin g may need to adjust the size of the precut opening in the mount.
  • Page 8: Engine Mount Installation

    Seagull de Havilland Mosquito Twin Engine RC Warbird Instruction Manual ENGINE MOUNT INSTALLATION Rudder servo arm. 1) Locate the items necessary to install the en- gine mount included with your model Elevator servo arm. INSTALLING THE RECEIVER SWITCH. Install the switch into the precut hole in the side, in the fuselage.
  • Page 9 1) Position the engine with the drive washe (118mm) forward of the firewall as shown. Knife. 118mm. 2) Use a pin drill and 2mm drill bit to drill a small indentation in the mount for the engine mounting screw 2mm. Epoxy.
  • Page 10: Installing The Stopper Assembly

    Seagull de Havilland Mosquito Twin Engine RC Warbird Instruction Manual Vent tube. Fuel pick up tube. INSTALLING THE STOPPER ASSEMBLY. 1) Using a modeling knife, carefully cut Fuel fill tube. off the rear portion of one of the 3 nylon tubes leaving 1/2”...
  • Page 11: Fuel Tank Installation

    5) With the stopper assembly in place, the weighted pick-up should rest away from the rear of the tank and move freely inside the tank. The top of the vent tube should rest just below the top of the tank. It should not touch the top of the tank.
  • Page 12 Seagull de Havilland Mosquito Twin Engine RC Warbird Instruction Manual 1) Connect the Z-bend in the 450mm throttle pushrod to the outer hole of the carburetor arm. 2) Slide the throttle pushrod wire into the tube. Position the engine between the mounts.
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  • Page 15 COWLING 1) Slide the fiberglass cowl over the en- gine and line up the back edge of the cowl with the marks you made on the fuselage then trim and cut as shown. cut. Trim and cut.
  • Page 16 Seagull de Havilland Mosquito Twin Engine RC Warbird Instruction Manual 3) Install the muffler and muffler ex- tension onto the engine and make the Trim and cut. cutout in the cowl for muffler clearance. Connect the fuel and pressure lines to the carburetor, muffler and fuel filler valve.
  • Page 17 Machine screw m3 X10mm. Needle valve.
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  • Page 19 ELECTRIC POWER CONVERSION. 1) Locate the items neccessary to install the electric power conversion included with your model. 2) Recommend the items necessary to install the electric power conversion parts included with your model.
  • Page 20 Seagull de Havilland Mosquito Twin Engine RC Warbird Instruction Manual - Motor: 35-45 size 830 rev per volt -ESC: 50A -Lipo 4s 3200mA -Elecric propeller:10x7 3) Attach the electric motor box to the firewall suitable with the cross lines drawn on the electric motor box and fire- wall.
  • Page 21 M4x20mm 118mm Balsa stick Epoxy M4x20mm...
  • Page 22: Hinging The Elevators

    Seagull de Havilland Mosquito Twin Engine RC Warbird Instruction Manual HINGING THE ELEVATORS. Glue the elevator hinges in place using the same techniques used to hinge the ai- lerons.
  • Page 23: Installing The Horizontal Stabilizer

    INSTALL ELEVATOR CONTROL HORN. Draw center line 2) Using a modeling knife, carefully re- move the covering at mounting slot of Fiberglass control horn horizontal stabilizer ( both side of fuse- lage). Epoxy. Cut. 3) Slide the stabilizer into place in the precut slot in the rear of the fuselage.
  • Page 24: Hinging The Rudder

    Seagull de Havilland Mosquito Twin Engine RC Warbird Instruction Manual 7) When you are sure that everything is aligned correctly, mix up a generous amount of 30 Minute Epoxy. Apply a thin layer to the top and bottom of the stabilizer mounting Pen.
  • Page 25: Installing Vertical Stabilizer

    1) Using a modeling knife, remove the INSTALL RUDDER CONTROL HORN. covering from over the precut hinge slot cut into the lower rear portion of the fu- Repeat steps to install the rudder control selage. This slot accepts the lower rudder horn as same as steps done for ailerons.
  • Page 26: Elevator Pushrod Installation

    Seagull de Havilland Mosquito Twin Engine RC Warbird Instruction Manual 2) Position the elevator control horn on the both side of elevator. Vertical Stabilizer. Horizontal 90º Stabilizer. 3) Thread one clevis and M2 lock nut on to each elevator control rod. Thread the horns on until they are flush with the ends of the control rods.
  • Page 27 RUDDER PUSHROD ISTALLATION. Repeat steps as same as steps done for elevator.
  • Page 28: Mounting The Tail Wheel

    Seagull de Havilland Mosquito Twin Engine RC Warbird Instruction Manual MOUNTING THE TAIL WHEEL. Locate items necessary to install tail wheel.
  • Page 29: Led Light

    LED LIGHT.
  • Page 30 Seagull de Havilland Mosquito Twin Engine RC Warbird Instruction Manual Wing tube. ATTACHMENT WING-FUSELAGE. Attach the aluminium tube into fuselage. INSTALLATION CANOPY, PANEL AND SEATS. 1) Locate items necessary to install canopy and seats.
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  • Page 33: Apply The Decals

    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. Position decal on the model where desired, using the photos on the box and aid in their location.
  • Page 34: Control Throws

    Seagull de Havilland Mosquito Twin Engine RC Warbird Instruction Manual *If possible, first attempt to balance the model by changing the position of the re- ceiver battery and receiver. If you are un- able to obtain good balance by doing so, then it will be necessary to add weight to the nose or tail to achieve the proper balance point.
  • Page 35: Flight Preparation

    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 joint in the Seagull de Havilland the manufacturer’s instructions and Mosquito Twin Engine RC Warbird...
  • Page 36 Seagull de Havilland Mosquito Twin Engine RC Warbird Instruction Manual If you have any queries, or are interested in our products, please feel free to contact us Factory : 12/101A - Hamlet 4 - Le Van Khuong Street - Dong Thanh Ward - Hoc Mon District - Ho Chi Minh City - Viet Nam.

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