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SPACE WALKER II

Instruction Manual

1) Plug the six servo leads and the switch

lead into the receiver. Plug the battery pack
lead into the switch also.

2) Wrap the receiver and battery pack in

the protective foam rubber to protect them
from vibration.

3) Route the antenna in the antenna tube

inside the fuselage and secure it to the bot-
tom of fuselage using a plastic tape.

INSTALLING THE BATTERY-RECEIVER.

ATTACHMENT WING-FUSELAGE.

Attach the aluminium tube into fuselage.

Insert two wing panels as pictures below.

Machine Screw 2 x 8mm.

Silicon glue.

60mm.

2x8mm.

Antenna.

wing tube.

15mm.

Silicon glue pilot.

Battery.

Receiver.

INSTALLATION PILOT.

Summary of Contents for SPACE WALKER II

Page 1: ...epAssemblyManual Specifications Wingspan 82 7 in 210cm Wing area 1086 sq in 70 sq dm Approximate flying weight 11 lbs 5kg Length 58 7in 149cm Recommended engine size 1 2 1 5 cu in 4 stroke Radio System required 4 channels with 6 digital servos karbonite or metal gear Flying skill level Intermediate advanced Hand made Almost Ready to Fly R C Model Aircraft ASSEMBLY MANUAL MS 61 ...

Page 2: ...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 ADDITIO...

Page 3: ...t the wing panel This will help ensure an equal amount of hinge is on either side of the hinge line when the aileron is mounted to the aileron HINGING THE AILERONS 3 Slide the wing panel on the aileron 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 betw...

Page 4: ...in C A glue to each hinge making sure that the C A penetrates into both the aileron and wing panel 6 Using C A remover debonder and a paper towel remove any excess C A glue that may have accumulated on the wing or in the aileron hinge area HINGING THE RUDDER Glue the elevator hinges in place using the same tectniques used to hinge the ailerons Glue the rudder hinges in place using the same tectniq...

Page 5: ...ke sure none falls into the tank Vent tube Fuel pick up tube Fuel fill tube 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 stopper assembly tighten the 3 x 20mm ma...

Page 6: ...rough one of the lines to ensure the fuel lines have not become kinked in side the fuel tank compartment Air should flow through easily WHEEL AND WHEEL PANTS INSTALLA TION Fuel pick up tube Fuel fill tube Vent tube 2 Wheel Collar Axle Wheel Nut Nut 2 Washer Rubber band Fuel tank Wheel Collar Axle Wheel Nut Wheel Pant Landing Gear Nut 2 Washer 7mm 14mm Lite Plywood block ...

Page 7: ...on Repeat the process for the other wheel 1 The blind nuts for securing the landing gear are already mounted inside the fuselage 2 Using the hardware provided mount the main landing gear to the fuselage INSTALLING THE MAIN LANDING GEAR 6x20mm Lite plywood block LANDING GEAR FAIRING Landing gear fairing 3 x 10mm 3x10mm 4 pcs ...

Page 8: ...ire Machine Screw 4x30mm 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 satisfied with the align ment mark the locations of the engine mounting 1 Install the pushrod housing through the predrilled hole in the f...

Page 9: ...o the carburetor muffler and fuel filler valve Secure the cowl to fuse lage using the 3x10mm screws 4 Install the spinner backplate propeller and spinner cone DUMMY ENGINE AND SPINNER INSTALLATION 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 Because of the size...

Page 10: ...he top of the stabilizer Also extend this mark down the back of the trailing edge of the stabilizer Draw center line INSTALLING THE SWITCH Install the switch into the precut hole in the side of fuselage Throttle servo Rudder servo Elevator servo Elevator servo INSTALLING THE FUSELAGE SERVO 1 Install the rubber grommets and brass collets onto the throttle servo Test fit the servo into the aileron s...

Page 11: ...measurements once more before the epoxy cures Hold the stabi lizer in place with T pins or masking tape and remove any excess epoxy using a paper towel and rubbing alcohol Remove covering When cutting through the covering to re move it cut with only enough pressure to only cut through the covering itself Cutting into the balsa structure may weaken it Hinge slot Hinge 7 When you are sure that every...

Page 12: ...area Apply epoxy to the bottom and top edges of the filler block and to the lower hinge also C A glue Hinge 5 Slide the vertical stabilizer back in place Using a triangle check to ensure that the vertical stabilizer is aligned 90º to the hori zontal stabilizer 4 Remove the stabilizer Using a mod eling knife remove the covering from below the lines you drew Remove covering 3 While holding the verti...

Page 13: ...for the other servo lead Tape the servo lead to the wing to prevent it from falling back into the wing Electric wire String Secure the servos with the screws pro vided with your radio system Wing bottom Thread Electric wire Pull Install the rubber grommets and brass collets onto the aileron servo Test fit the servo into the aileron servo mount Because the size of servos differ you may need to adju...

Page 14: ...rn M2 lock nut M2 clevis 75mm Wing bottom 1 Aileron control horn Mix a small amount of 30 minute epoxy and lightly coat the inside of the hole in the aileron and the control horn screw AILERON CONTROL HORN INSTALLATION Wing Aileron 2 sets 3x40mm Wing bottom drill hole 3 2mm Repeat the procedure for orther wing haft Plastic tape Aileron electric ...

Page 15: ...rod Thread the horns on until they are flush with the ends of the con trol rods ELEVATOR RUDDER PUSHROD INSTALLATION Right side Elevator control horn Elevator pushrod Rudder pushrod Elevator pushrod Horizontal fin Elevator 2 sets 3x35mm ELEVATOR RUDDER CONTROL HORN INSTALLATION 1 Install the elevator control horn using the same method as with the aileron control horns 2 Position the elevator contr...

Page 16: ...16 INSTALLING TAIL STRUST SUPPORT The tail strut system assembly follow pic tures below 2 2 1 2 2 M3 x20 mm Spring 3 x10 mm 1 2 MOUNTING THE TAIL WHEEL See picture below Throttle Elevator Rudder Elevator 3x25mm M3 x20 mm 3 x10 mm 3x25mm ...

Page 17: ...www seagullmodels com 17 1 2 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 3 3 3 4 M3x20mm Bottom Bottom Bottom Bottom 4 3 4 3 Bottom ...

Page 18: ...t them from vibration 3 Route the antenna in the antenna tube inside the fuselage and secure it to the bot tom of fuselage using a plastic tape INSTALLING THE BATTERY RECEIVER ATTACHMENT WING FUSELAGE Attach the aluminium tube into fuselage Insert two wing panels as pictures below Machine Screw 2 x 8mm Silicon glue Silicon glue 60mm 60mm 2x8mm Antenna wing tube 15mm 15mm Silicon glue pilot Battery...

Page 19: ... the control throws listed at right We have listed control throws for both Low Rate initial test flying sport fly ing and High Rate aerobatic flying CONTROL THROWS To correct this move the battery and receiver forward orif this is not possible stick weight onto the firewall When balanced correctly the airplane should sit level or slightly nose down when you lift it up with your fingers 4 By moving...

Page 20: ...letely charge your transmitter and receiver batteries before your first day of flying 2 Check every bolt and every glue joint in the SPACE WALKER II to ensure that ev erything is tight and well bonded 3 Double check the balance of the air plane Do this with the fuel tank empty 4 Check the control surfaces All should move in the correct direction and not bind in any way 5 If your radio transmitter ...

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