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PERCIVAL MEW GULL

  

                                                                      

Instruction Manual

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INTRODUCTION.

      Thank you for choosing the 

PERCIVAL MEW GULL

  ARTF by SEAGULL MODELS. The

PERCIVAL MEW GULL

 

 

was designed with the intermediate/advanced sport scale in mind. It is a

semi scale  airplane  which is easy to fly and quick  to assemble. The airframe is conventionally built
using balsa, plywood  to make it stronger than the average ARTF , yet the design allows the aeroplane
to be kept light. You will find that most of the work has been done for you already.  The motor mount
has been fitted and the hinges are pre-installed . Flying the 

PERCIVAL MEW GULL

  is simply a joy.

       This instruction manual is designed to help you build a  great flying aeroplane. Please read this
manual thoroughly before starting assembly of your 

PERCIVAL MEW GULL

. 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 & RESPONSIBILITY.

      If you are inexperienced with basic R/C flight we strongly recommend you contact your R/C
supplier and join your local R/C Model Flying Club. R/C Model Flying Clubs offer a variety of training
procedures designed to help the new pilot on his way to successful R/C flight. They will also be able
to advise on any insurance and safety regulations that may apply.

ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED.

.1.20 cu.in               2-stroke

            .1.25 - 1.50 cu.in     4-stroke engine

Radio System required 6 channels
with 6 digital servos

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

PARTS LISTING.

FUSELAGE ASSEMBLY

(1) Fuselage
(1) Canopy

WING ASSEMBLY

(1) Right wing half/ aileron
(1) Left wing half with/ aileron
(1) Aluminium dihedral brace

Tail section assembly

(1) Horizontal stabilizer/ elevator
halves.

(1) Rudder halves.

Some more parts.

HARDWARE PACK

COWLING
Landing gear.....

Summary of Contents for PERCIVAL MEW GULL

Page 1: ...188cm Wing area 797 2 sq in 51 4 sq dm Approximate flying weight 10 1 11lbs 4 6 5kg Length 60 7in 154 3cm Recommended engine size 1 20 cu in 2 stroke 1 25 1 50 4 stroke ELECTRIC CONVERSION OPTIONAL Radio System required 6 channels with 6 digital servos Flying skill level Intermediate advanced Graphics and specifications may change without notice ASSEMBLY MANUAL MS SEA 98 PERCIVAL ...

Page 2: ...ASSUME ALL RISK RESPONSIBILITY If you are inexperienced with basic R C flight we strongly recommend you contact your R C supplier and join your local R C Model Flying Club R C Model Flying Clubs offer a variety of training procedures designed to help the new pilot on his way to successful R C flight They will also be able to advise on any insurance and safety regulations that may apply ADDITIONAL ...

Page 3: ... workbench with an old towel Keep a couple of jars or bowls handy to hold the small parts after you open the bags Please trial fit all parts Make sure you have the correct parts and that they fit andarealignedproperlybeforegluing This will ensure proper assembly as the PERCIVAL MEW GULL ismade from natural materials and minor ad justmentsmayhavetobemade The paint and plastic parts used in this kit...

Page 4: ...s with the other wing panel securely hinging the aileron in place HINGING THE RUDDER Glue the elevator hinges in place using the same techniques used to hinge the ailerons Glue the rudder hinges in place using the same techniques used to hinge the ailerons Work the aileron up and down several times to work in the hinges and check for proper movement Note Aileron control horn installation See pictu...

Page 5: ...50mm CONTROL HORN M3 SCREW ALUMINUM WASHER ALUMINUM WASHER M3 LOCK NUT EPOXY FUSELAGE Rudder 2 sets 3x45mm Aluminum Washer CONTROL HORN M3 M3 LOCK NUT Epoxy Aluminum Washer Horizontal Stabilizer Elevator 18mm EPOXY Fuselage Rudder Rudder control horn Using the same techniques used aileron control horn See picture below RUDDER CONTROL HORN Elevator control horn Hinge Rudder control horn ...

Page 6: ...STALLING THE STOPPER ASSEMBLY Important When the stopper assembly is in stalled in the tank the top of the vent tube should rest just below the top surface of the tank It should not touch the top of the tank Carefully use a lighter or heat gun to permenently set the angle of the vent tube See pictures below Make yourself the template of your engine on paper ENGINE MOUNT INSTALLATION Mark and drill...

Page 7: ...rubber stopper ex pands and seals the tank opening Do not overtighten the assembly as this could cause the tank to split FUEL TANK INSTALLATION You should mark which tube is the vent and which is the fuel pickup when you attach fuel tubing to the tubes in the stopper Once the tank is installed inside the fuselage it may be difficult to determine which is which Rubber band Fuel tank Blow through on...

Page 8: ...PERCIVAL MEW GULL Instruction Manual 8 2 Insert the 90o bend of one main gear wire and support mounting block into the pre drilled hole in one mounting slot M3 x 25mm Epoxy Remove covering A B Pen ...

Page 9: ...www seagullmodels com 9 A B M3 x 10mm Trim and cut ...

Page 10: ...PERCIVAL MEW GULL Instruction Manual 10 Wheel Axle M3x10mm Wheel collar ...

Page 11: ...rottle arm on the carburetor 5 Bolt the engine to the engine mount using the four machine screws Double check that all the screws are tight before proceeding 4 Remove the engine Using an drill bit drill the mounting holes through the engine mount at the four locations marked 2 Place your engine onto the engine mount Adjust the engine is centered of the edges of the engine case 3 When you are satis...

Page 12: ...PERCIVAL MEW GULL Instruction Manual 12 4 2 mm 2 Electric Conversion Ep Power OPTION COWLING INSTALLATION Trim and cut Trim and cut Trim and cut Machine Screw M3x10mm ...

Page 13: ...ullmodels com 13 Aluminum tube Aluminum spacers M6 x 120mm M5 nut M6x 120mm Electric motor 150mm A Aluminum spacers Aluminum tube B A 4 sets Aluminum tube B B B B Electric motor M3 x 15mm 1 2 Battery hatch Cut ...

Page 14: ...PERCIVAL MEW GULL Instruction Manual 14 Battery hatch 2 Pen Trim and cut Trim and cut SPINNER INSTALLATION 2 Battery hatch Needle vavle 1 C A glue Battery ...

Page 15: ...udder servo INSTALLING THE AILERON SERVOS Servos Small weight Thread Installing the aileron servo in place using the same techniques used to flap servo String Small weight Electric wire Aileron Servo INSTALLING THE SWITCH Install adjustable servo connector in the servo arm Adjustable Servo connector Servo arm Throttle servo arm Elevator servo Rudder servo Elevator servo Switch Loctite secure 1PCS ...

Page 16: ... Aileron Wing Wing Aileron Attach the string to the servo lead and carefully thread it though the wing INSTALLING THE AILERON SERVOS Wing rib Small weight Small weight String AILERON PUSHROD HORN INSTALLATION M3 lock nut M3 clevis 85mm 110mm ...

Page 17: ...s com 17 WING ASSEMBLY M3 lock nut Aileron Repeat the procedure for the other wing Aluminum tube diameter 19 x 577 mm Masking tape Masking tape M3 x 25mm M3 x 25mm MOUNTING THE TAIL WHEEL See pictures below Wing Epoxy ...

Page 18: ...PERCIVAL MEW GULL Instruction Manual 18 INSTALLING HORIZONTAL FIN Pen Remove covering Hinge slot Trim and Cut Epoxy Epoxy ...

Page 19: ...www seagullmodels com 19 INSTALLING VERITICAL FIN 1 Remove the covering as picture shown below Remove the covering Epoxy Epoxy Hinge C A glue Covering strip ...

Page 20: ...er pushrods assembly follow pictures below Rudder control horn Elevator control horn M2 clevis M2 lock nut Attach to servo arm in fuselage Attach to elevator rudder control horn Elevator Throttle Rudder Elevator Pushrod M2 lock nut Control horn Metal clevis Elevator pushrod Rudder pushrod Masking tape ...

Page 21: ...www seagullmodels com 21 INSTALLING THE RECEIVER Elevator Elevator Throttle Rudder A A Epoxy A C A glue Tie Wrap Receiver Antenna ...

Page 22: ... the control throw in each surface The control throws should be measured at the widest point of each sur face 2 Turn on the radio system and with the trim tabs on the transmitter in neutral center the control surfaces by making adjustments to the clevises or adjustable servo connectors The servo arms should be centered also CONTROL THROWS 2 If the nose of the plane falls the plane is nose heavy To...

Page 23: ...or people Avoid operating your model in the street where injury or damage can occur Never operate the model out into the street or populated areas for any reason Never operate your model with low transmitter batteries Carefully follow the directions and warnings for this and any optional support equipment chargers rechargeable battery packs etc that you use Keep all chemicals small parts and anyth...

Page 24: ...ct securely using a shipping carton Please note that original boxes may be included but are not designed to withstand the rigors of shipping without additional protection Ship via a carrier that provides tracking and insurance for lost or damaged parcels as Horizon is not responsible for merchandise until it arrives and is accepted at our facility A Service Repair Request is available at www horiz...

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