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2)  Position the control horn on the bottom of
the aileron. You will see pre-drill hole 3mm for
the horn mounting screw on the aileron.

2 sets.

3x35mm.

Aileron control horn.

3)   Place epoxy into hole. This will harden the
threads and prevent the crews from pulling
loose.

4)   Thread a control horn end with aluminum
washer, lock nut until the top edge of the end is
18mm from the vase of the horn as shown.

3mm.

ALUMINUM WASHER

.

ALUMINUM WASHER

.

CONTROL HORN
     M3 SCREW.

18mm

.

Epoxy.

Wing

Wing

Epoxy

.

M3 LOCK NUT

.

3mm.

 Install the elevator control horn using the
same method as same as the aileron control
horns.

INSTALL ELEVATOR CONTROL HORN.

2 sets.

3x35mm.

Aluminum Washer.

 CONTROL HORN M3

M3 LOCK NUT

.

Epoxy

.

Aluminum Washer.

 Horizontal
 Stabilizer.

Elevator.

Summary of Contents for Funfly 3D

Page 1: ... notice MS 40 ASSEMBLY MANUAL Specifications Wingspan 50 4in 128cm Wingarea 840 1sq in 54 2sqdm Weight 5 1 5 7lbs 2 3 2 6kg Length 51 6in 131cm Engine 0 46 0 55cu in 2 stroke 0 72cu in 4 stroke Radio 4channelswith6 servos Electricconversion optional ...

Page 2: ...ual is designed to help you build a great flying aeroplane Please read this manual thoroughly before starting assembly of your SEAGULL FUNFLY 3D Use the parts listing below to identify all parts WARNING Please be aware that this aeroplane is not a toy and if it is assembled or used incorrectly it will cause injury to people or property WHEN YOU FLY THIS AEROPLANE YOU ASSUME ALL RISK RESPONSIBILITY...

Page 3: ...A glue 2 Remove each hinge from the wing panel 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 HINGING THE AILERONS Note 1 Carefully remove the aileron from one of the wing panels Not...

Page 4: ...ing panel over and deflect the aileron in the opposite direction from the opposite side Apply thin C A glue to each hinge making sure that the C A penetrates into both the aileron and wing panel Work the aileron up and down several times to work in the hinges and Note 4 Deflect the aileron and completely saturate each hinge with thin C A glue The ailerons front surface should lightly contact the w...

Page 5: ...ling loose 4 Thread a control horn end with aluminum washer lock nut until the top edge of the end is 18mm from the vase of the horn as shown 3mm ALUMINUM WASHER ALUMINUM WASHER CONTROLHORN M3 SCREW 18mm Epoxy Wing Wing Epoxy M3 LOCK NUT 3mm Install the elevator control horn using the same method as same as the aileron control horns INSTALL ELEVATOR CONTROL HORN 2 sets 3x35mm Aluminum Washer CONTR...

Page 6: ...t rails to the firewall Tighten the screws Make sure to use threadlock on the screws to help prevent them from vibrating loose 4x30mm INSTALL RUDDER CONTROL HORN Repeat steps to install the rudder control horn as same as steps done for ailerons Elevator control horn Rudder Aluminum Washer CONTROLHORN M3 SCREW M3 LOCK NUT Epoxy Aluminum Washer Fuselage Fuselage 18mm Epoxy Rudder Rudder control horn...

Page 7: ...f flashing is present make sure none falls into the tank Vent tube Fuel pick up tube Fuel fill tube 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 6 When satisfied with the alignment of the stopper assembly...

Page 8: ...up tube Fuel fill tube Blow through one of the lines to en sure the fuel lines have not become kinked inside the fuel tank compartment Air should flow through easily Wheel Collar Axle Wheel Nut Wheel Pant Landing Gear Nut 2 Washer Lite Plywood block 1 Assemble and mounting the landing gear wheels to the wheel pants as shown in the following pictures 2 Follow diagram below for wheel pant installati...

Page 9: ... the wheel collar screws will help keep them from coming lose during operation Repeat the process for the other wheel Locker glue 1 The blind nuts for securing the landing gear are already mounted inside the fuselage 2 Using the hardware provided mount the main landing gear to the fuselage INSTALLING THE MAIN LANDING GEAR M4 x 20mm ...

Page 10: ...r servo 1 Install the rubber grommets and brass collets onto the throttle servo Test fit the servo into the aileron servo mount 2 Secure the servos with the screws pro vided with your radio system Throttle servo arm Throttle servo 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 ...

Page 11: ...recut hole in the side in the fuselage Trim and cut INSTALLING THEAILERON Servos Small weight Thread 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 Small weight String ...

Page 12: ...e fire wall has the location for the throttle pusshrod tube pre drill 2mm 2mm Pushrod tube hole 2 Use a pin drill and 2mm drill bit to drill a small indentation in the mount for the engine mounting screw MOUNTING THE ENGINE 1 Position the engine with the drive washer 110mm forward of the firewall as shown 110mm ...

Page 13: ... center line 7 Slide the throttle pushrod wire into the tube Position the engine between the mounts Use four M3x25mm machine screws to secure the engine to the mount as shown 5 Slide the pushrod tube in the firewall and guide it through the fuel tank mount Use medium C A to glue the tube to the firewall and the fuel tank mount 6 Connect the Z bend in the 450mm throttle pushrod to the outer hole of...

Page 14: ...ecommendation EP parts as shown not included with your model Machine screw M3x10mm Needle valve Because of the size of the cowl it may be nec essary to use a needle valve extension for the high speed needle valve Make this out of suf ficient length 1 5mm wire and install it into the end of the needle valve Secure the wire in place by tightening the set screw in the side of the needle valve 2 While...

Page 15: ...ox and firewall Using epoxy and balsa stick to secure the motor box to the firewall Please see pictures below Epoxy 4mm Balsa Epoxy 4mm Blind nut 3 Attach the motor to the front of the electric motor box using four 3mm blind nut four M3x15mm hex head bolts to secure the motor Please see picture shown 140mm M3x15mm Balsa Epoxy Epoxy ...

Page 16: ...the stabilizer into place in the position of the fuselage Draw center line 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 speed control 5 Attach the speed control to the side of the motor box using two sided tape and tie wraps Connect the appropriate leads from t...

Page 17: ...of the fu selage When that is aligned hold the stabi lizer in that position using T pins or masking tape Align the horizontal stabilizer with the wing When viewed from the rear the hori zontal stabilizer should be level with the wing If it is not level use sandpaper and sand down the high side of the stabilizer mounting plat form until the proper alignment is achieved The tips of the stabilizer sh...

Page 18: ... slight gap The hinge is now centered on the fuselage panel and elevator Remove the T pins and snug the elevator against the fuselage panel A gap of 1 64 or less should be maintained between the fuselage panel and elevator 4 Deflect the elevator and completely saturate each hinge with thin C A glue The elevator front surface should lightly contact the fuselage during this procedure Ideally when th...

Page 19: ... the vertical stabilizer firmly in place use a pen and draw a line on each side of the vertical stabilizer where it meets the top of the fuselage Pen Cut 4 Remove the stabilizer Using a mod eling knife remove the covering from below the lines you drew INSTALLING VERITICAL FIN 1 Using a modeling knife remove the covering from over the precut hinge slot cut into the lower rear portion of the fuselag...

Page 20: ...poxy to the bottom and top edges of the filler block and to the lower hinge also Set the stabilizer in place and re align Double check all of your measurements once more before the epoxy cures Hold the stabilizer in place with T pins or masking tape and remove any excess epoxy using a paper towel and rubbing alcohol Allow the epoxy to fully cure before proceeding C A glue Hinge 4 Elevator and rudd...

Page 21: ... drilled hole in the bottom of the rudder This is the hole for the vertical shaft of the tailwheel assembly 2 Temporarily mount the tailwheel assembly to the bottom of rudder Do not glue at this time Slide the nylon tailwheel support brackets to be evenly spaced along the tailwheel wire M2 x 12mm Epoxy AILERON PUSHROD HORN INSTALLATION M3 lock nut M3 clevis 110mm 140mm Aileron pushrod M3 lock nut ...

Page 22: ...ilot is included with this ARF The Seagull Pilot included fitting well to the cockpit or you can order others scale pilot figures made by Seagull factory They are available at Seagull distributors 3 Position the pilot figure on the canopy floor as show Locate the oval shaped on the canopy floor and remove the covering Use epoxy to glue this into the base of the pilot figure and glue the cockpit pa...

Page 23: ...r your first flights Later you may wish to experiment by shifting the balance up to 10mm forward or back to change the flying characteristics Moving the balance forward may improve the smoothness and arrow like tracking but it may then require more speed for take off and make it more difficult to slow down for landing Moving the balance aft makes the model more agile with a lighter and snappier fe...

Page 24: ...ileron should move up and the other aileron should move down If it does not flip the servo re versing switch on your transmitter to change the direction C Check the rudder Looking from behind the airplane move the rudder stick to the right The rudder should move to the right If it does not flip the servo reversing switch on your transmitter to change the direction A Plug in your radio system per t...

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