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2)  Follow diagram below for wheel pant

installation:

  

 3) You have to trim each axle using a toll

cutting and cut-off wheel.

Caution when cutting the axles and wear

protective goggles.

INSTALLING THE MAIN LANDING GEAR

TO FUSELAGE.

 

5)  The blind nuts for securing the landing

gear are already mounted inside the fuselage.

 

6)  Using the hardware provided, mount

the main landing gear to the fuselage.

 

7)  Place the fuselage inverted on the work-

bench in a suitable stand. Set the landing gear
in place and use a screwdrive to secure the
landing gear to the fuselage using bolts
M3x10mm and washers. Make sure to use the
threadlock on the bolts so they don’t vibrate
loose.

 

  

  

4)  A drop of C/A glue on the wheel collar

screws will help keep them from coming lose
during operation.

     Repeat the process for the other wheel.

wheel Pant.

wheel.

M3.

wheel collar.

nut.

Axle.

Washer.

Lite-Plywood
     block.

Summary of Contents for Mini MXS-R EP

Page 1: ... 90cm Wingarea 226 3sq in 14 6sqdm Weight 1 9 2 1lbs 0 85 0 95kg Length 30 4in 77 2cm Speedcontrol ESC 15A 30Aamp Motor 450 480 Radio 4 channels with 5 mini servos Battery 3 cell 1800mAh to 2100mAh Li Po 10 x 5E Electric Prop Graphics and specifications may change without notice ...

Page 2: ...ruction manual is designed to help you build a great flying aeroplane Please read this manual thoroughly before starting assembly of your MINI MXS R EP 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 RE...

Page 3: ...ition of the hinges 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 Hinge T pin TOOLS SUPPLIES NEEDED Thick cyanoacrylate glue 30 minute epoxy ...

Page 4: ... 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 check for proper movement Note HINGING THE ELEVATORS Glue the elevator hinges in place using the same techniques used to hinge the ailerons 4 Deflect the aileron and completely saturate each hinge with thin C ...

Page 5: ... techniques used to hinge the ailerons INSTALL THE AILERONS CONTROL HORN Hinge Epoxy Aileron fiberglass control horn INSTALL ELEVATOR CONTROL HORN Fiberglass control horn Fiberglass control horn INSTALL RUDDER CONTROL HORN Elevator fiberglass control horn Epoxy Epoxy Fiberglass control horn ...

Page 6: ...s 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 Rudder fiberglass control horn Cut Elevator servo arm Rudder servo FUSELAGE SERVO ARM INSTALLATION Install adjustable servo connector in the servo arm as same as picture below Elevator servo Rudder servo Cut WHEEL AND WHEEL PANTS 1 Assembling and mou...

Page 7: ... the hardware provided mount the main landing gear to the fuselage 7 Place the fuselage inverted on the work bench in a suitable stand Set the landing gear in place and use a screwdrive to secure the landing gear to the fuselage using bolts M3x10mm and washers Make sure to use the threadlock on the bolts so they don t vibrate loose 4 A drop of C A glue on the wheel collar screws will help keep the...

Page 8: ...MINI MXS R EP Instruction Manual 8 Cut Cut ...

Page 9: ...9 www seagullmodels com C A glue C A glue M3x10mm ...

Page 10: ...wing as indicated 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 4 Apply 2 3 drops of thin C A to each of the mounting holes Allow the C A to cure without using accelerator 6 Secure the servo to the aileron hatch using Phillips screwdriver and the screws provided with the...

Page 11: ...h to the wing root Remove the string from the wing at the servo location and use the tape to attach it to the servo extension lead Pull the lead through the wing and remove the string 9 Set the aileron hatch in place and use a Phillips screw driver to install it with four wood screws Aileron servo ...

Page 12: ...ctric 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 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 Epoxy Balsa Epoxy 15A 30A 4mm ...

Page 13: ...n the fuselage then trim and cut as shown COWLING 2 While keeping the back edge of the cowl flush with the marks align the front of the cowl with the crankshaft of the engine The front of the cowl should be positioned so the crankshaft is in nearly the middle of the cowl opening Use the spinner backplate as a guide Hold the cowl firmly in place using pieces of masking tape Because of the size of t...

Page 14: ...r into place in the po sition of the fuselage 5 When you are satisfied with the align ment hold the stabilizer in place with T pins or masking tape but do not glue at this time 4 Install the stabilizer onto the fuselage Align the centerline drawn on the top and the rear of the stabilizer with the centre of the fu selage When that is aligned hold the stabi lizer in that position using T pins or mas...

Page 15: ...epoxy cures Hold the stabilizer in place with T pins or mask ing tape and remove any excess epoxy using a paper towel and rubbing alcohol 7 Remove the stabilizer Using the lines you just drew as a guide carefully remove the covering from between them using a model ing knife Epoxy INSTALLING VERITICAL FIN 1 Using a modeling knife remove the covering from over the precut hinge slot cut into the lowe...

Page 16: ...et 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 ELEVATOR RUDDER PUSHROD HORN INSTALLATION 1 Install the elevator control horn using the same method as with the aile...

Page 17: ...els com Rudder control horn Elevator control horn Elevator control horn 75mm 40mm AILERON PUSHROD HORN INSTALLATION 75mm Repeat the procedure for other landing gear 30mm Elevator pushrod Elevator pushrod Rudder pushrod ...

Page 18: ...rints and dust Position decal on the model where desired using the photos on the box and aid in their location INSTALLATION PILOT 1 A scale pilot 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 If you are going to install a pilot figure please use a sandin...

Page 19: ...ttach the carbon fiber tube into fuselage Insert two wing panels as pictures below Wing bolt Accurately mark the balance point on the top of the wing on both sides of the fuselage The balance point is located 55mm 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 t...

Page 20: ... add weight to the nose If the nose drops it is nose heavy and you must add weight to the tail to balance If possible first attempt to balance the model by changing the position of the receiver battery and receiver If you are unable to obtain good balance by doing so then it will be necessary to add weight to the nose or tail to achieve the proper balance point CONTROL THROWS Ailerons 10mm 12mm up...

Page 21: ... All should move in the correct direction and not bind in any way D Check the throttle Moving the throttle stick forward should open the carburetor bar rel If it does not flip the servo reversing switch on your transmitter to change the direction E From behind the airplane look at the aileron on the right wing half Move the aileron stick to the right The right aileron should move up and the other ...

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