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Specifications:

Wingspan---------------59.1 in (150 cm).

Wing area----------------632.4 sq.in (40.8 sq.dm).

Weight-------------------7.1 - 7.9 lbs (3.2 - 3.6 kg).

Length-------------------50.3 in (127.7cm).

Engine-------------------0.55cu.in--------2 stroke

----------------------------0.82cu.in--------4 stroke

----------------------------10cc gasoline.

Radio--------------------4 channel with 5 servos.

Electric power conversion.

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A S S E M B L Y M A N U A L

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Summary of Contents for SuperDave MX2

Page 1: ...g area 632 4 sq in 40 8 sq dm Weight 7 1 7 9 lbs 3 2 3 6 kg Length 50 3 in 127 7cm Engine 0 55cu in 2 stroke 0 82cu in 4 stroke 10cc gasoline Radio 4 channel with 5 servos Electric power conversion ARF A S S E M B L Y M A N U A L Graphics and specifications may change without notice MS 208 ...

Page 2: ...ild a great flying earoplane Please read this manual throughly before starting assembly of your SUPER DAVE MX2 User the parts listing below to indentify all parts INTRODUCTION WARNING KIT CONTENTS 1 4 2 2 3 3 5 6 Please be awere that this aeroplane is not a toy and if assemble or used incorrectly it is capable of causing injury to people or property WHEN YOU FLY THIS AEROPLANE YOU ASSUME ALL RISK ...

Page 3: ...e ailerons 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 using a high quality thin C A glue Note 1 Carefully remove the aileron from one of the wing panels Note the position of the hinges 2 Remove each hinge from the wing panel and aileron and place a T pin in th...

Page 4: ...e Apply thin 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 pa per towel remove any excess C A glue that may have accumulated on the wing or in the aileron hinge area 7 Repeat this process with the other wing panel securely hinging the aileron in place 8 After both ailerons are securely hinged firmly grasp the wing...

Page 5: ...rdware necessary to install the control horns for the ailerons Aileron Control Horn Epoxy Epoxy INSTALL ELEVATOR CONTROL HORN Install the elevator control horn using the same method as same as the aileron control horns Elevator Control Horn Epoxy Elevator Epoxy INSTALL THE RUDDER CONTROL HORN Repeat steps to install the rudder control horn as same as steps done for ailerons ...

Page 6: ...ghten the screws Make sure to use threadlock on the screws to help prevent them from vibrating loose INSTALLING THE STOPPER ASSEMBLY Thread locker glue 1 Using a modeling knife carefully cut off the rear portion of one of the 3 nylon tubes leaving 1 2 protruding from the rear of the stopper This will be the fuel pick up tube 2 Using a modeling knife cut one length of silicon fuel line Connect one ...

Page 7: ...d not touch the top of the tank 6 When satisfied with the alignment of the stopper assembly tighten the 3 x 20mm machine screw until the 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 sto...

Page 8: ...hread locker glue M4x20mm WHEEL AND WHEEL PANTS 1 Locate the items neccessary to install 2 Follow diagram below for wheel pant in stallation Use a drill and 8mm drill bit to drill a hole in the wheel pants 14mm 8mm Drill a hole 3 You have to trim each axle using a tool cutting and cut off wheel 4 Slide the collar to the axle and setscrew the collars to secure the collar to the axle and then slider...

Page 9: ...peat steps as above to attach remaining wheel pants to the landing gear INSTALLING THE FUSELAGE SERVOS Because the size of servos differ you mayneedtoadjustthesizeoftheprecutopening in the mount The notch in the sides of the mount allow the servo lead to pass through 1 Install the rubber grommets and brass collets onto the throttle servo Test fit the servo into the aileron servo mount 2 Secure the...

Page 10: ...re below Loctite secure Adjustable Servo connector Servo arm 1 PCS Throttle Rudder Elevator INSTALLING THE SWITCH Install the switch into the precut hole in the side in the fuselage 3 32 Hole Trim and cut Switch Trim and cut Switch MOUNTING THE ENGINE 1 Position the engine with the drive washer 125mm forward of the firewall as shown 125 mm ...

Page 11: ... 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 600mm throt tle pushrod to the outer hole of the carbure tor arm 7 Slide the throttle pushrod wire into the tube Position the engine between the mounts Use four M4x30mm machine screws to secure the engine to the mount as shown 4 2mm 4 2mm Pushrod wire M4x30mm 8 Reinstall the servo h...

Page 12: ...Use the spinner backplate as a guide Hold the cowl firmly in place using pieces of masking tape Because of the size of the cowl it may be nec essary to use a needle valve extension for the high speed needle valve Make this out of suf ficient length 1 5mm wire and install it into the end of the needle valve Secure the wire in place by tightening the set screw in the side of the needle valve Cut 9 M...

Page 13: ... using the M3x10mm screws 3x10mm ELECTRIC POWER CONVERSION 1 Locate the items neccessary to install the electric power conversion included with your model Model size 46 52 size models Propeller 12x6 13x6 ESC 60A Lipo Batteries 4 cell 4200mA 2 Attach the electric motor box to the fire wall suitable with the cross lines drawn on the electric motor box and firewall Using epoxy and balsa stick to secu...

Page 14: ... Locate the plywood battery tray to the fuselage Tighten the screws using machine screws M3x15mm to secure the tray in posi tion 5 Attach the speed control to the side of the motor box using two sided tape and tie wraps Connect the appropriate leads from the speed control to the motor Make sure the leads will not interfere with the opera tion of the motor 4mm Nut M3 3x15 mm Epoxy Balsa 125mm Epoxy...

Page 15: ...use a sharp modeling knife and carefully trim away the spinner cone where the propeller comes in contact with it INSTALLING THE AILERON FLAP SERVOS Servos Small weight Thread Because the size of servos differ you may need to adjust the size of the precut opening in the mount The notch in the sides of the mount allow the servo lead to pass through Speed Control Tie wraps Battery ...

Page 16: ...locks 3 Use drill bit in a pin vise to drill the mout ing holes in the blocks 4 Apply 2 3 drops of thin C A to each of the mounting holes Allow the C A to cure with out using accelerator 5 Use dental floss to secure the connection so they cannot become unplugged 6 Secure the servo to the aileron hatch using Phillips screwdriver and the screws provided with the servo 7 Apply 1 2 drops of thin C A t...

Page 17: ... 17 17 2x10 mm 2x10 mm AILERON PUSHROD HORN INSTALLATION Please see below pictures Use a felt tip pen to mark the wire where it crosses the hole Use a pair of pliers to put a shrp 90 degree bend in the wire at the mark Mark ...

Page 18: ...er into place in the precut slot in the rear of the fuselage The stabilizer should be pushed firmly against the front of the slot Pen Bend at the mark 8mm M2 lock nut Metal clevis Snap keeper Snap keeper Servo arm Fuel tubing Hex Nut Nylon Snap keeper INSTALLING THE HORIZONTAL STABILIZER 1 Using a ruler and a pen locate the center line of the horizontal stabilizer at the trailing edge and place a ...

Page 19: ...ectly mix up a generous amount of 30 Minute Epoxy Apply a thin layer to the top and bottom of the stabilizer mounting area and to the stabilizer mounting platform sides in the fuselage Slide the stabilizer in place and realign Double check all of your measurements once more before the epoxy cures Hold the stabilizer in place with T pins ormaskingtapeandremoveanyexcessepoxy using a paper towel and ...

Page 20: ...Set the stabilizer in place and realign Dou ble check all of your measurements once more before the epoxy cures Hold the sta bilizer 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 Epoxy Hinge C A glue ELEVATOR PUSHROD HORN INSTALLATION 1 Install the elevator control horn using the same method ...

Page 21: ...WWW SEAGULLMODELS COM 21 RUDDER PUSHROD HORN INSTALLATION M2 lock nut M2 lock nut M2 clevis M2 clevis 8mm 8mm 8mm 8mm ...

Page 22: ...SUPER DAVE MX2 Instruction Manual 22 MOUNTING THE TAIL WHEEL Locate items necessary to install tail wheel 3x25 mm Aluminum tail landing gear 3 x 20mm Wing tube M2 Clevis Fuel Tubing Hex Nut ...

Page 23: ...it panel in place with C A glue please see pictures as shown APPLY 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 2 If all the decals are not precut please use scissors or a sharp hobby knife to cut the decals fr...

Page 24: ...ly Improper balance will cause your plane to lose control and crash THE CENTER OF GRAVITY IS LOCATED 110 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 top side of the wing 110 mm back from the leading edge of the wing at the wing root 3 Turn the airplane upside down Place your fingers on the ma...

Page 25: ... more agile with a lighter and snappier feel In any case please start at the location we recommend With the wing attached to the fuse lage all parts of the model installed ready to fly and empty fuel tanks hold the model at the marked bal ance 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...

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Page 27: ...ick to the right The right ailer on should move up and the other aileron should move down If it does not flip the servo reversing switch on your transmitter to change the direction 1 Completely charge your transmitter and receiverbatteriesbeforeyourfirstdayofflying 2 Check every bolt and every glue joint in the SUPER DAVE MX2 to ensure that every thing is tight and well bonded 3 Double check the b...

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