Hinging The Ailerons; Additional Items Required - Seagull Models MXS-R Assembly Manual

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KIT CONTENTS.
1
Fuselage
2
Canopy
3
Left wing panel
4
Right wing panel
5
Tail set
6
Aluminum wing tube
7
Scale pilot
8
Fiberglass cowl
9
Wheel pants (2)
10
Main landing gear
11
EP conversion pack
12
Hardware bag included

ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED.

0.91-1.2
1.00-1.25
Computer radio with 5 servos.
Glow plug to suit engine.
Propeller to suit engine.
Protective foam rubber for radio
system.
Silicone fuel line.
TOOLS & SUPPLIES NEEDED.
Thick cyanoacrylate glue.
30 minute epoxy.
5 minute epoxy.
Hand or electric drill.
Assorted drill bits.
Modelling knife.
Straight edge ruler.
2mm ball driver.
Phillips head screwdriver.
220 grit sandpaper.
90° square or builder's triangle.
Wire cutters.
Masking tape & T-pins.
Thread-lock.
Paper towels.
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Note:
of the wing panels. Note the position of the
hinges.
2-stroke.
4-stroke.
and aileron and place a T-pin in the center of
each hinge. Slide each hinge into the aileron
until the T-pin is snug against the aileron. This
will help ensure an equal amount of hinge is
on either side of the hinge line when the aileron
is mounted to the wing panel.
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.

HINGING THE AILERONS .

The control surfaces, including the
ailerons, elevators, and rudder, are
prehinged with hinges installed, but
the hinges are not glued in place. It
is imperative that you properly
adhere the hinges in place per the
steps that follow using a high-quality
thin C/A glue.
1) Carefully remove the aileron from one
2) Remove each hinge from the wing panel
3) Slide the aileron on the wing panel until
T-pin.
Hinge.
3

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