Seagull Models SEA 358, Assembly Manual

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HINGING THE AILERON
Note : he control surfaces, including the ailer-
ons, elevators, and rudder, are prehinged with
hinges installed, but the hinges are not glued in
place. It is imperative that you properly adhere
the hinges in place per the steps that follow us-
ing a high-quality thin C/A glue.
Carefully remove the aileron from one of
the wing panels. Note the position of the
hinges.
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 wing
panel until the T-pin is snug against the wing
panel. his will help ensure an equal amount
of hinge is on either side of the hinge line
when the aileron is mounted to the aileron.
T-pin
Slide the wing panel on the aileron until
there is only a slight gap. he 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.
Hinge
KIT CONTENTS
SEA 358 1/3 Scale Morane Saulnier AI
1. Fuselage
2. Wing set (3)
3. Tail set (2)
4. Canopy and Window
5. Cowling
6. Wing tube
7. landing gear
8. Fuel tank
9. Tail wheel
10. Ep Motor box
11. Pushrod set
12. Wing struts (2)
13. Gun
ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED
TOOLS & SUPPLIES NEEDED
hin cyanoacrylate glue.
Medium 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.
hread-lock.
Paper towels.
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50-62cc gasoline engine.
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Computer radio 5 channel with 6
servos.
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Glow plug to suit engine.
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Propeller to suit engine.
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Protective foam rubber for radio
system.