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SAVAGE CRUISER

Instruction  Manual.

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*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.

With  the  wing  attached  to  the  fuselage,  all
parts of the model installed ( ready to fly), and
empty fuel tanks, hold the model at the marked
balance point with the stabilizer level.

Lift the model. If the tail drops when you lift,
the  model  is  “tail  heavy”  and  you  must  add
weight*  to  the  nose.  If  the  nose  drops,  it  is
“nose heavy” and you must add weight* to the
tail to balance.

Accurately  mark  the  balance  point  on  the
botttom  of  the  wing  on  both  sides  of  the
fuselage. The balance point is located 

90 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  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 ”feel”. In any
case,please  start  at  the  location  we
recommend .

 

  3)  With  the  model  upright,  place  your

fingers on the masking tape and carefully lift
the plane.

BALANCING.

 

1)  It  is  critical  that  your  airplane  be

balanced  correctly.  Improper  balance  will
cause your plane to lose control and crash.
THE CENTER OF GRAVITY IS LOCATED

90 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  

90mm

 back

from the leading edge of the wing at the wing
root.

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4) 

Do not turn plane upside down. Only low

wing models should be turned upsidedown for
balancing.  Remove  this  paragraph,  it  is  not
intended for use in the instructions.  it is a note
for you.High Wing models must be balanced
upright.

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3x15mm

Summary of Contents for SAVAGE CRUISER MS:195

Page 1: ...e MS 195 ASSEMBLY MANUAL Specifications Wingspan 70 9in 180cm Wingarea 613 8sq in 39 6sqdm Weight 9 7 10 6lbs 4 4 4 8kg Length 58 8in 149 3cm Engine 0 75 0 91cu in 2 stroke 1 00 1 25cu in 4 stroke Radio 6channelswith 11 servos Electricconversion 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 SAVAGE CRUISER 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: ... steps that follow using a high quality thin C A glue Note 1 Carefully remove the flap from one of the wing panels Note the position of the hinges 2 Remove each hinge from the wing panel and flap 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 li...

Page 4: ...tructed of a special material that allows the C A to wick or penetrate and distribute throughout the hinge securely bonding it to the wood structure of the wing panel and flap hinges are glued in place a 1 64 gap or less will be maintained throughout the lengh of the flap to the wing panel hinge line Note 7 Repeat this process with the other wing panel securely hinging the flap in place 6 Using C ...

Page 5: ...e 3 Slide the aileron on the wing panel until 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 T pin C A glue 7 Repeat this process with the other wing panel securely hinging the aileron in place 6 Using C A remover debonder a...

Page 6: ...ailerons C A Hinge 8 After both ailerons are securely hinged firmly grasp the wing panel and aileron to make sure the hinges are securely glued and cannot be pulled out Do this by carefully applying medium pressure trying to separate the aileron from the wing panel Use caution not to crush the wing structure Work the aileron up and down several times to work in the hinges and check for proper move...

Page 7: ... method as same as the aileron control horns INSTALL FLAP CONTROL HORN Fiberglass control horn Fiberglass control horn INSTALL ELEVATOR CONTROL HORN Fiberglass control horn Elevator Fiberglass control horn INSTALL RUDDER CONTROL HORN Repeat steps to install the rudder control horn as same as steps done for ailerons Fiberglass control horn Epoxy Rudder Fiberglass control horn ...

Page 8: ...ne of the 3 nylon tubes leaving 1 2 protruding from the rear of the stopper This will be the fuel pick up tube Vent tube Fuel pick up tube Fuel fill tube Thread locker glue ENGINE MOUNT INSTALLATION 1 Locate the items necessary to install the engine mount included with your model 2 Use four 4x30mm head bolts and four 4mm washers to attach the engine mount rails to the firewall Tighten the screws M...

Page 9: ...tank opening Do not overtighten the assembly as this could cause the tank to split 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 FUEL TANK INSTALLATION 7 Slide the fuel tank into the fuselage Guide the lines from the tank throu...

Page 10: ...ctite secure 1 PCS 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 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 C A glue Rudder S...

Page 11: ... LANDING GEAR TO FUSELAGE INSTALLING THE MAIN LANDING GEAR TO FUSELAGE M4x20mm Thread locker glue 4 x 20mm 4 x 20mm 1 2 3 4x20 mm INSTALLING THE SWITCH 3 32 Hole Install the switch into the precut hole in the side in the fuselage Switch Cut 1 1 3 ...

Page 12: ...uction Manual 12 Locker glue INSTALLING WHEEL PANTS TO MAIN LANDING GEAR C A glue Landing Gear wheel Pant 4 x 10mm 4 x 10mm 3 2 2 M3 wheel collar wheel Axle Washer M3 wheel Pant wheel M3 M3 wheel collar nut Washer C A glue ...

Page 13: ...mm 4 5mm 4 x 30mm 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 the carburetor arm 7 Slide the throttle pushrod wire into the tube Position the engine between the mounts Use four M4x30mm machine screws to secure the engi...

Page 14: ...rankshaft 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 Cut Cut 9 Move the throttle stick to the closed position and move the carburetor to closed Use a 2 5mm hex wrench to tighten the screw that secures the throttle pushrod wire M...

Page 15: ...with your model 1 Recommendation EP parts as shown not included with your model Model size 90 size models Motor 50mm 310 rev per volt Propeller 15x10 16x10 ESC 80A Lipo Batteries 8 cell 5200mA 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 pictu...

Page 16: ...uction Manual 16 Blind nut M3 4 mm 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 Epoxy 3x15mm 150mm 3x15mm ...

Page 17: ...tween 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 feed the string through the wing as indicated 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 co...

Page 18: ...to cure without using accelerator 5 Use dental floss to secure the connection so they cannot become unplugged C A glue 7 Apply 1 2 drops of thin C A to each of the mounting tabs Allow the C A to cure without using accelerator 8 A string has been provided in the wing to pull the aileron lead through to the wing root Remove the string from the wing at the servo location and use the tape to attach it...

Page 19: ...rew driver to install it with four wood screws AILERON PUSHROD HORN INSTALLATION AILERON PUSHROD HORN INSTALLATION 2x10mm M3 lock nut M3 clevis 90mm AILERON PUSHROD HORN INSTALLATION INSTALLING THE FLAP SERVO Repeat the procedure for the aileron servo Fuel Tubing Hex Nut M3 Clevis ...

Page 20: ...side of fuselage Cut 3 Slide the stabilizer into place in the pre cut slot in the rear of the fuselage The stabi lizer should be pushed firmly against the front of the slot Pen Trim and cut 5 Remove the stabilizer Using the lines you just drew as a guide carefully remove the covering from between them using a model ing knife 4 With the stabilizer held firmly in place use a pen and draw lines onto ...

Page 21: ... in the fuselage Slide the stabilizer in place and realign Double check all of your mea surements once more before the 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 Epoxy INSTALLING VERITICAL STABILIZER Fill epoxy 90º Vertical Stabilizer Horizontal Stabilizer 3 Slide the vertical stabilizer back in place Us...

Page 22: ...n 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 ELEVATOR AND RUDDER PUSHROD HORN INSTALLATION Epoxy Elevator control horn M2 lock nut M2 clevis 600mm M3 Clevis Crimp Metal connector ...

Page 23: ...3 x 20mm INSTALLATION TAILWHEEL 1 Locate the items for this section of the manual INSTALLING TAIL STRUTS SUPPORT The tail struct system assembly follow picture below 115mm 3 x 1 5 M2 Clevis M3 Clevis Pushrod Hex Nut Fuel Tubing ...

Page 24: ...tch also 3 Route the antenna in the antenna tube inside the fuselage and secure it to the bot tom of fuselage using a plastic tape 2 Wrap the receiver and battery pack in the protective foam rubber to protect them from vibration Recomend Wrapping Receiver in Plastic Bag or Baloon if flying off water 1 2 1 1 2 2 2 2 1 1 Crimp Cable end Metal connector M3 Clevis Hex Nut 1 ...

Page 25: ...Y THE DECALS 1 If all the decals are precut and ready 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 3x15mm Epoxy Receiver Battery Wing tube Attach the aluminium tube into fuselage ATTACHMENT WING FUSELAGE 2 If all the decals are not precut please use scissors or ...

Page 26: ...SAVAGE CRUISER Instruction Manual 26 INSTALLATION STRUT WING FUSELAGE Epoxy Epoxy Epoxy Epoxy 4x20mm Wing Bolt ...

Page 27: ...27 www seagullmodels com Epoxy Epoxy M3x15mm Screw 1 3x15mm ...

Page 28: ...xperiment 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 feel In any case please start at the location ...

Page 29: ...ONTROL THROWS 90 mm Ailerons High Rate Up 25 mm Down 25 mm Low Rate Up 15 mm Down 15 mm Elevator High Rate Up 25 mm Down 25 mm Low Rate Up 15 mm Down 15 mm Rudder High Rate Right 30 mm Left 30 mm Low Rate Right 20 mm Left 20 mm ...

Page 30: ...HECK 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 aileron should move down If it does not flip the servo re versing switch on your transmitter to change the direction D Check the throttle Moving the throttle stick forward should open the carbu retor barrel If it does not flip the servo re ve...

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