Summary of Contents for Seagull Models SUPERMARINE SPITFIRE MK VB AB910
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A S S E M B L Y M A N U A L Code: SEA260 “ Graphics and speciications may change without notice “ . Speciications: Wingspan---------------86.4 in (219.5 cm). Wing area---------------1325.3 sq.in (85.5 sq.dm). Weight-------------------17.6-18.1 lbs (8.0-8.2 kg). Length-------------------72.0 in (183 cm).
Instruction Manual. SPITFIRE 55cc INTRODUCTION. hank you for choosing the SPITFIRE 55cc ARF by SG MODELS . he SPITFIRE 55cc was designed with the intermediate/advanced sport lyer in mind. It is a semi scale airplane which is easy to ly and quick to assemble. he airframe is conventionally built using balsa, ply- wood to make it stronger than the average ARF, yet the design allows the aeroplane to be kept light.
KIT CONTENTS. HINGING THE FLAP. SEA260 SPITFIRE 55cc SEA26001 Fuselage SEA26002 Wing set SEA26003 Tail set SEA26004 Canopy SEA26005 Cowling SEA26006 Pilot SEA26007 Aluminum wing tube ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED. � 55cc gasoline engine. � Computer radio with 10 servos. � Glow plug to suit engine.
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SPITFIRE 55cc Instruction Manual. INSTALL THE AILERONS . Please see pictures below.. Insert all four hinges in the ailerons at this time. Make sure hinges move up and down in right direction and not side to side ! Epoxy. Remove the ailerons from the wing and remove the hinges.
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Be sure to test the aileron hinges once INSTALL THE AILERONS you insert them. Ensure that the hinge CONTROL HORN. pockets line up, and that the hinges move freely before the epoxy dries. Fiberglass control horn Epoxy. Aileron control horn. Epoxy.
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Instruction Manual. SPITFIRE 55cc Epoxy. Epoxy. Epoxy. INSTALL ELEVATOR HINGES. Test fit the hinges into the elevator, and then the hinges into the horizontal INSTALL ELEVATOR CONTROL HORN. stabilzer. Ensure that the hinge pockets line up, and that the hinges move freely Epoxy.
Epoxy. Rudder iberglass control horn. INSTALLING THE FUSELAGE SERVOS. Because the size of servos difer, you may need to adjust the size of the precut opening in the mount. he notch in the sides of the mount allow the servo lead to pass through.
Instruction Manual. SPITFIRE 55cc hrottle servo arm. Trim and cut. Rudder and steering servo arm. INSTALLING THE RECEIVER SWITCH. Install the switch into the precut hole in the side, in the fuselage. 3/32” Hole. Switch. INSTALLING THE STOPPER ASSEMBLY. 1) Using a modeling knife, carefully cut of the rear portion of one of the 3 nylon tubes leaving 1/2”...
FUEL TANK INSTALLATION. You should mark which tube is the vent and which is the fuel pickup when you attach fuel tubing to the tubes in the stopper. Once the tank is installed inside the fuselage, it may be diicult to determine which is which. 7) Slide the fuel tank into the fuselage.
Instruction Manual. SPITFIRE 55cc Vent tube. Fuel ill tube. Fuel pick up tube. 9) Connect the lines from the tank to the en- gine and muler. he vent line will connect to the muler and the line from the clunk to 5x70 mm the carburetor.
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ELECTRIC POWER CONVERSION. 1) Reinstall the servo horn by sliding the connector over the pushrod wire. Center 1) Locate the items necessary to installl the throttle stick and trim and install the the electric power conversion included servo horn perpendicular to the servo with your model.
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Instruction Manual. SPITFIRE 55cc 3) Attach the electric motor box to the irewall suitable with the cross lines drawn on the electric motor box and ire- wall. Using M5x25mm to secure the mo- tor box to the irewall. Please see pictures below.
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COWLING. 5) Attach the speed control to the side of the motor box using two-sided tape Please see these below pictures. and tie wraps. Connect the appropriate leads from the speed control to the mo- tor. Make sure the leads will not interfere with the operation of the motor.
Instruction Manual. SPITFIRE 55cc 2) Slide the cowl in position on the fuselage. Use M3x10mm socket head cap screws with washers to secure the cowling to the fuselage. 1) Carefully align the cowling on the air- hen, use thread locker glue to help prevent plane.
he propeller should not touch any 1) Using a small weight (Weighted fuel part of the spinner cone. If it does, use a pick-up works well) and string, feed the sharp modeling knife and carefully trim string through the wing as indicated. away the spinner cone where the propel- ler comes in contact with it.
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Instruction Manual. SPITFIRE 55cc 5) Use dental loss to secure the connec- tion so they cannot become unplugged. 6) Secure the servo to the aileron hatch using Phillips screwdriver and the screws provided with the servo. 7) Apply 1-2 drops of thin C/A to each of the mounting tabs.
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INSTALLING ELEVATOR SERVOS. Elevator servos assembly as below pic- tures. 9) Set the aileron hatch in place and use a Phillips screw driver to install it with four wood screws. 2x10mm INSTALLING THE FLAP SERVO. Repeat the procedure for the lap servo.
INSTALLING THE ELEVATOR PUSHROD. 60mm M3 lock nut. M3 clevis. INSTALLING RETRACTABLE LANDING GEAR. Locate items necessary to install Sprin Landing Gear. You use this fork set JP ER-150-95 degree.
Instruction Manual. SPITFIRE 55cc MOUNTING THE TAIL WHEEL. Crimp. M3 clevis. Metal connector. Cable end. Collar.
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INSTALLATION PILOT AND CANOPY. 1) Locate items necessary to install pilot, seats. 2) A scale pilot is included with this ARF. he Pilot included itting well to the cockpit. (or you can order others scale pilot igures made by SG Models. hey are available at SG Models distributors.) C/A glue.
Instruction Manual. SPITFIRE 55cc For the larger decals we recommend a “wet” application method - 1) Peel the paper backing sheet of the decal.; 2) Epoxy. Use a soapy water product (like win- dow cleaner) to spray the adhesive side of the decal.
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4) he last detail is to install the antenna onto the fuselage. Use a hobby knife to cut a slot in the top of the fuselage for the antenna. Remove covering to see hole. 5) Tighten the antenna is removeable so you can install it at the lying ield to pre- vent damage in transporting.
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Instruction Manual. SPITFIRE 55cc ATTACHMENT WING- FUSELAGE. Attach the aluminum tube into fuselage. Wing tube. Insert two wing panels as pictures below. 4x12mm Wing bolt.
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Insert canopy hatch on the fuselage as Accurately mark the balance point on below pictures. the top of the wing on both sides of the fuselage. he balance point is located 122mm back from the leading edge of the wing at the wing root. his is the bal- ance point at which your model should balance for your irst lights.
Instruction Manual. SPITFIRE 55cc CONTROL THROWS. Rudder: Ailerons: 122mm High Rate : High Rate : Up : 18mm Right : 30mm Down : 18mm Let : 30mm Low Rate : Low Rate : Up : 13mm Right : 25mm Down : 13mm Let : 25mm Elevator: Flap:...
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 irst day of lying. throttle. 2) Check every bolt and every glue A) Plug in your radio system per the joint in the SPITFIRE 55cc to en- manufacturer’s instructions and turn sure that everything is tight and well...
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Instruction Manual. SPITFIRE 55cc 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 hanh Ward - Hoc Mon District - Ho Chi Minh City - Viet Nam. Oice : 62/8 Ngo Tat To Street - Ward 19 - Binh hanh District - Ho Chi Minh City - Viet Nam Phone : 848 - 37114542 or 848- 36018777...
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