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Balsa stick.

Electric motor.

4)  Locate the plywood battery tray to the
fuselage. Tighten the screws using machine
screws M3x15mm to secure the tray in position.

Epoxy.

M3x15mm.

145mm.

Blind nut.

4mm.

Epoxy.

Tie wraps.

Battery.

Summary of Contents for Husky

Page 1: ...notice MS 180 ASSEMBLY MANUAL Specifications Wingspan 79 9in 203cm Wingarea 922 3sq in 59 5sqdm Weight 7 9 8 8lbs 3 6 4 0kg Length 50 0in 127 0cm Engine 0 61 0 75cu in 2 stroke 0 91 in 4 stroke Radio 5channelswith7servos Electric conversion optional ...

Page 2: ...ction manual is designed to help you build a great flying aeroplane Please read this manual thoroughly before starting assembly of your CHRISTEN HUSKY Use the parts listing below to identify all parts WARNING Please be aware that this aeroplane is not a toy and if assembled or used incorrectly it is capable of causing injury to people or property WHEN YOU FLY THIS AEROPLANE YOU ASSUME ALL RISK RES...

Page 3: ...aight 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 SEA180 CHRISTEN HUSKY 2030mm SEA18001 Fuselage SEA18002 Wing set SEA18003 Tail set SEA18004 Cowling SEA18005 Main Landing Gear SEA18006 Tail Gear SEA18007 Windshield Set SEA18008 Decal Set SEA18009 Linkage Set SEA18010 Wing Tube SEA...

Page 4: ...es Used C A glue to fix the hinges position 3 Remove each hinge from the horizontal stabilizer panel and elevator and place a T pin in the center of each hunge Slide each hinge into the elevator until the T pin is snug against the elevator This will help ensure an equal amount of hinge is on either side of the hinge line when the elevator is mounted to the horizontal stabilizer panel Epoxy Epoxy C...

Page 5: ...lmodels com INSTALL THE AILERONS CONTROL HORN Epoxy Fiberglass control horn INSTALL THE Epoxy Epoxy Fiberglass Glue the rudder hinges in place using the same techniques used to hinge the ailerons HINGING THE RUDDER ...

Page 6: ... install the rudder control horn as same as steps done for ailerons Fiberglass control horn Fiberglass control horn Epoxy Epoxy Flap control horn Aileron control horn Epoxy Install the flap control horn using the same method as same as the aileron control horns INSTALL FLAP CONTROL HORN Fiberglass control horn ...

Page 7: ...ing and muonting the wheel pants as shown below pictures Wheel collar Axle Epoxy Rudder control horn Epoxy wheel collar wheel Axle Washer M3 wheel Pant wheel M3 M3 wheel collar nut Axle Washer M3 C A glue INSTALLING THE MAIN LANDING GEAR TO FUSELAGE M4x20mm ...

Page 8: ...cessary to install the engine mount included with your model 4x30mm Thread locker glue 2 Use four 4x30mm head bolts and four 4mm washers to attach the engine mount rails to the firewall Tighten the screws Make sure to use threadlock on the screws to help prevent them from vibrating loose Thread locker glue C A glue Landing Gear wheel Pant Locker glue ...

Page 9: ...the 3 nylon tubes leaving 1 2 protruding from the rear of the stopper This will be the fuel pick up tube C A B 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 stopp...

Page 10: ...e carburetor Vent tube Fuel pick up tube Fuel fill tube A C A glue C B 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 INSTALLING THE FUSELAGE SERVOS 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...

Page 11: ... inside fuselage if using floats Throttle servo THROTTLE SERVO ARM INSTALLATION Install adjustable servo connector in the servo arm as same as picture below Adjustable Servo connector Servo arm Loctite secure 1 PCS Throttle servo arm 3x10 mm MOUNTING THE ENGINE 1 Position the engine with the drive washer 145mm forward of the firewall as shown Switch Installation ...

Page 12: ...e 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 the carburetor arm Pushrod tube hole 7 Slide the throttle pushrod wire into the tube Position the engine between the mounts Use four M4x30mm machine screws to secure the engine to the mount as shown 4 On the fire wall has the location for...

Page 13: ...hex wrench to tighten the screw that secures the throttle pushrod wire Make sure to use threadlock on the screw so it does not vibrate loose COWLING 1 Slide the fiberglass cowl over the engine and line up the back edge of the cowl with the marks you made on the fuselage then trim and cut as shown Machine screw M3x10mm Needle valve 2 While keeping the back edge of the cowl flush with the marks alig...

Page 14: ... included with your model 1 Recommendation EP parts as shown not included with your model 2 Attach the electric motor box to the firewall suitable with the cross lines drawn on the electric motor box and firewall Using epoxy and balsa stick to secure the motor box to the firewall Please see pictures below Model size 75 90 size models Motor 50mm 310 rev per volt Propeller 14x10 15x10 ESC 60A Lipo B...

Page 15: ...ls com Balsa stick Electric motor 4 Locate the plywood battery tray to the fuselage Tighten the screws using machine screws M3x15mm to secure the tray in position Epoxy M3x15mm 145mm Blind nut 4mm Epoxy Tie wraps Battery ...

Page 16: ...ht Thread 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 2 Place the servo between the mounting blocks and space it from the hatch Use a pencil to mark the mounting hole locations on the blocks 1 Using a small weight Weighted fuel pick up works well and string fe...

Page 17: ...gh the wing and remove the string C A glue 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 Allow the C A to cure without using accelerator 4 Apply 2 3 drops of thin C A to each of the mounting holes Allow the C A to cure without using accelerator 5 Use dental floss to secure the con...

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Page 19: ...Phillips screw driver to install it with four wood screws AILERON PUSHROD HORN INSTALLATION M2 lock nut M2 clevis 60mm Wing Aileron M2 lock nut M2x10mm INSTALLING THE FLAP SERVO Repeat the procedure for the aileron servo M2 lock nut M2 clevis Wing Flag M2 lock nut 50 mm ...

Page 20: ...eld firmly in place use a pen and draw lines onto the stabilizer where it and the fuselage sides meet Do this on both the right and left sides and top and bottom of the stabilizer INSTALLING THE HORIZONTAL STABILIZER 1 Using a ruler and a pen locate the centerline of the horizontal stabilizer at the trail ing edge and place a mark Use a triangle and extend this mark from back to front across the t...

Page 21: ... mask ing tape and remove any excess epoxy using a paper towel and rubbing alcohol INSTALLING VERITICAL STABILIZER 1 Using a modeling knife remove the covering from over the precut hinge slot cut into the lower rear portion of the fuselage Remove covering Fill epoxy 2 While holding the vertical stabilizer firmly in place use a pen and draw a line on each side of the vertical stabilizer where it me...

Page 22: ...e bot tom and top edges of the filler block and to the lower hinge also Set the stabilizer in place and realign Double check all of your measure ments 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 ep oxy to fully cure before proceeding Epoxy ELEVATOR AND RUDDER PUSHROD HORN INS...

Page 23: ...23 www seagullmodels com INSTALLATION TAILWHEEL 1 Locate the items for this section of the manual ...

Page 24: ...ith 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 If you are going to install a pilot figure please use a sanding bar to sand the base of the figure so that it is flat 3 x 20mm Epoxy 3x25 mm Aluminum tail landing gear ...

Page 25: ...eady 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 2 If all the decals are not precut please use scissors or a sharp hobby knife to cut the decals from the sheet Please be certain the model is clean and free from oily fingerprints and dust Position decal on the m...

Page 26: ...CHRISTEN HUSKY Instruction Manual 26 INSTALLATION STRUT WING FUSELAGE M4x20mm M4x12mm M3x15mm M3x15mm Epoxy Screw Screw 1 2 1 2 ...

Page 27: ...27 www seagullmodels com M3x15mm Screw 1 2 3 OPTIONAL FLOAT FOR HUSKY Install Structs onto floats 3 1 4 3 2 1 2 3 4 x 20 mm 4 x20mm ...

Page 28: ...CHRISTEN HUSKY Instruction Manual 28 Screw 3 x 10mm ...

Page 29: ...29 www seagullmodels com M2 lock nut M2 clevis 600mm ...

Page 30: ...our plane to lose control and crash THE CENTER OF GRAVITY IS LOCATED 60 MM BACK FROM THE LEADING EDGE OF THE WING AT THE WING ROOT 2 Mount the wing to the fuselage Using a couple of pieces of masking tape place them on the bottom side of the wing 60 mm back from the leading edge of the wing at the wing root C A glue 4 x 20mm 4 x 20mm ...

Page 31: ...alance point on the botttom of the wing on both sides of the fuselage The balance point is located 60 mm back from the leading edge of the wing at the wing root This is the balance point at which your model should balance for 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 imp...

Page 32: ...HECK We wish you many safe and enjoyable flights with your CHRISTEN HUSKY D Check the throttle Moving the throttle stick forward should open the carbu retor barrel 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 t...

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