Seagull Models MESSERSCHMITT Bf 109E 60 Assembly Manual

Seagull Models MESSERSCHMITT Bf 109E 60 Assembly Manual

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A S S E M B L Y M A N U A L
MESSERSCHMITT
- Bf 109E 60
Code: SEA278
" Graphics and speciications may change without notice ".
Speciications:
Wingspan---------------64.0 in (163 cm).
Wing area---------------765.7 sq.in ( 49.4sq.dm).
Weight-------------------11.0 lbs ( 5.0kg).
Length-------------------61.4 in (156 cm).
Engine-------------------0.91 2-stroke
....................................1.25 4-stroke
....................................20cc gasoline
Radio--------------------7 channels with 9 servos.
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  • Page 1 A S S E M B L Y M A N U A L MESSERSCHMITT - Bf 109E 60 Code: SEA278 “ Graphics and speciications may change without notice ”. Speciications: Wingspan---------------64.0 in (163 cm). Wing area---------------765.7 sq.in ( 49.4sq.dm). Weight-------------------11.0 lbs ( 5.0kg).
  • Page 2: Kit Contents

    INTRODUCTION. hank you for choosing the MESSERSCHMITT Bf109E60 ARF by SG MODELS. he MESS- ERSCHMITT Bf109E60 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 conven- tionally built using balsa, plywood to make it stronger than the average ARF, yet the design allows the aeroplane to be kept light.
  • Page 3: Additional Items Required

    HINGING THE FLAP. KIT CONTENTS. SEA278 MESSERSCHMITT Bf109E 60 1. Fuselage 2. Wing set 3. Tail set 4. Canopy 5. Cowling 6. Pilot 7. Aluminum wing tube 2x10mm ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED. � 0.91 2-stroke � 1.25 4-stroke � 20cc gasoline engine. �...
  • Page 4: Hinging The Aileron

    Hinge. Slide the wing panel on the aileron until there is only a slight gap. he hinge is now centered on the wing panel and aileron. Re- move 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 5 INSTALL THE AILERONS CONTROL HORN. hin CA. Locate the aileron and lap control horns. he taller control horn is used for the ailer- ons, and the shorter horn for the laps. Turn the wing panel over and delect the aileron in the opposite direction from the opposite side.
  • Page 6: Wing Assembly

    Note : to be convenience for trans- ports ,you don’t need to do this steps. Epoxy. INSTALLING THE AILERON SERVOS. Flap control horn. WING ASSEMBLY. Attach the aluminum tube into wing. Because the size of servos difer, you may need to adjust the size of the precut opening in the mount.
  • Page 7: Aileron Pushrod Installation

    Set the aileron servo in place and use a Phillips screw driver to install it with four wood screws. 2x10mm AILERON PUSHROD INSTALLATION. Please see below pictures. 45mm...
  • Page 8: Optional Retractable Landing Gear

    M3 lock nut. M3 clevis. M3 lock nut. M3 clevis. INSTALLING THE FLAP SERVO. OPTIONAL RETRACTABLE LANDING GEAR. Repeat the procedure for the lap servo. Locate items necessary to install Sprin Landing Gear. You use this fork set JP ER-120-90degree. INSTALLING THE FLAP PUSHROD.
  • Page 9 3x10mm 3x20mm...
  • Page 10 Collar. M3x4mm...
  • Page 11: Installing The Fuselage Servos

    Insert plastic covers on the wings. 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.
  • Page 12 Messerschmitt Bf 109E 60 Instruction Manual. THROTTLE SERVO ARM INSTALLATION. Install adjustable servo connector in the servo arm as same as picture below: Loctite secure. Switch. Adjustable servo connector. INSTALLING THE ENGINE SWITCH. Servo arm. hrottle servo arm. Trim and cut.
  • Page 13: Installing The Stopper Assembly

    Carefully bend the second nylon tube up INSTALLING THE STOPPER at a 45º angle. his tube is the vent tube. ASSEMBLY. Test it the stopper assembly into the tank. Using a modeling knife, carefully cut It may be necessary to remove some of the of the rear portion of one of the 3 nylon lashing around the tank opening using a tubes leaving 1/2”...
  • Page 14: Engine Mount Installation

    Messerschmitt Bf 109E 60 Instruction Manual. Vent tube. Epoxy Fuel ill tube. Fuel pick up tube. Connect the lines from the tank to the gine and muler. he vent line will connect to the muler and the line from the clunk to the carburetor.
  • Page 15: Mounting The Engine

    Use four 4x30mm head bolts and four 4mm washers to attach the engine mount rails to the irewall. Tighten the screws . Make sure to use threadlock on the screws to help prevent them from vibrating loose. hread locker glue. 145mm Use a pin drill and 4mm drill bit to drill a small indentation in the mount for...
  • Page 16 Messerschmitt Bf 109E 60 Instruction Manual. On the ire wall has the location for the throttle pusshrod tube (pre-drill). Slide the pushrod tube in the irewall and guide it through the fuel tank mount. Use medium C/A to glue the tube to the irewall and the fuel tank mount.
  • Page 17 3x10mm Because of the size of the cowl, it may be nec- COWLING. essary to use a needle valve extension for the high speed needle valve. Make this out of suf- Tape the cowl to the fuselage using icient length 1.5mm wire and install it into low-tack tape.
  • Page 18 Messerschmitt Bf 109E 60 Instruction Manual. ELECTRIC POWER CONVERSION. Locate the items neccessary to install the electric power conversion included with your model. M4x20mm Attach the motor to the front of the electric motor box using four 4mm blind nut, four M4x20mm hex head bolts to se- cure the motor.
  • Page 19 Balsa stick. Epoxy Attach the speed control to the side of the motor box using two-sided tape 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. Blind nut.
  • Page 20: Installing The Spinner

    Messerschmitt Bf 109E 60 Instruction Manual. INSTALLING THE SPINNER. 3x12mm he propeller should not touch any part of the spinner cone. If it does, use a sharp modeling knife and carefully trim Battery. away the spinner cone where the propel- ler comes in contact with it.
  • Page 21: Hinging The Elevator

    HINGING THE ELEVATOR. Glue the elevator hinges in place using the same techniques used to hinge the ai- lerons. INSTALL ELEVATOR CONTROL HORN. Epoxy Fiberglass control horn Epoxy Epoxy.
  • Page 22: Installing The Horizontal Stabilizer

    Messerschmitt Bf 109E 60 Instruction Manual. Elevator iberglass control horn. Epoxy. With the stabilizer held irmly in place, use a pen and draw lines onto the stabi- lizer where it and the fuselage sides meet. INSTALLING THE HORIZONTAL Do this on both the right and let sides STABILIZER.
  • Page 23: Hinging The Rudder

    Epoxy 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 stabi- INSTALL RUDDER CONTROL HORN. lizer mounting area and to the stabilizer mounting platform sides in the fuselage.
  • Page 24: Installing Vertical Stabilizer

    Messerschmitt Bf 109E 60 Instruction Manual. INSTALLING VERTICAL STABILIZER Hinge slot. While holding the vertical stabilizer irmly in place, use a pen and draw a line on eachside of the vertical stabilizer where it meets the top of the fuselage.
  • Page 25: Elevator Pushrod Installation

    When you are sure that everything is hread one clevis and M2 lock nut on aligned correctly, mix up a generous to each elevator control rod. hread the amount of Flash 30 Minute Epoxy. Ap- horns on until they are lush with the ply a thin layer to the mounting slot ends of the control rods.
  • Page 26: Rudder Pushrod Installation

    Messerschmitt Bf 109E 60 Instruction Manual. RUDDER PUSHROD INSTALLATION. M3x4mm Repeat steps as same as steps done for elevator. Cut. M2 clevis. M2 lock nut. 825mm 150mm M2 clevis. M2 lock nut. Elevator pushrod. Rudder pushrod.
  • Page 27: Mounting The Tail Wheel

    MOUNTING THE TAIL WHEEL.
  • Page 28 Messerschmitt Bf 109E 60 Instruction Manual. 715mm M2 clevis. M2 lock nut. TAIL STRUTS. Epoxy.
  • Page 29 3x15mm 3x15mm...
  • Page 30 Messerschmitt Bf 109E 60 Instruction Manual. Epoxy. 85mm INSTALLATION PILOT AND CANOPY. Position the canopy onto the fuselage. Trace around the canopy and onto the fu- Locate items necessary to install pilot, selage using a felt-tipped pen. Carefully seats. cut and remove covering material from the fuselage where the canopy makes contact, exposing the bare wood.
  • Page 31: Apply The Decals

    Route the antenna in the antenna tube APPLY THE DECALS. inside the fuselage and secure it to the bottom of fuselage using a plastic tape. If all the decals are precut and ready to stick. Please be certain the model is clean he last detail is to install the antenna and free from oily ingerprints and dust.
  • Page 32 Messerschmitt Bf 109E 60 Instruction Manual. ATTACHMENT WING- FUSELAGE. Epoxy 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 GRAV- ITY IS LOCATED 135MM BACK FROM THE LEADING EDGE OF THE WING AT THE WING ROOT.
  • Page 33: Control Throws

    Accurately mark the balance point on the top of the wing on both sides of the fuselage. he balance point is located 135mm back from the leading edge of the 135mm wing at the wing root. his is the balance point at which your model should balance for your irst lights.
  • Page 34 Messerschmitt Bf 109E 60 Instruction Manual.
  • Page 35: Flight Preparation

    If it does not, lip the servo reversing excessive vibration which could lead switch on your transmitter to change to engine and/or airframe failure. the direction. We wish you many safe and enjoyable lights with your MESSERSCHMITT Bf 109E 60.

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