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ZERO FIGHTER.

                                                                              

Instruction Manual

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INTRODUCTION

Thank you for choosing the 

Zero fighter

 ARTF by SEAGULL MODELS. The 

Zero fighter  

 was

designed with the intermediate/advanced sport flyer 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 and
veneer 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 pushrods are pre-made
to the correct lengths, the motor mount has been fitted and the hinges are pre-installed and pinned
for security. Flying the  

Zero fighter

 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  

Zero fighter

 . 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

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.40-.48 2-stroke engine.
.50-.72 4-stroke engine.

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4-channel radio with five 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.

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Silicone fuel line.

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Stick-on weights for balance

             (If necessary).

TOOLS & SUPPLIES NEEDED

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Thick cyanoacrylate glue.

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30 minute epoxy.

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5 minute epoxy.

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Hand or electric drill.

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Assorted drill bits.

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Modelling knife.

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Straight edge ruler.

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2mm ball driver.

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Phillips head screwdriver.

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220 grit sandpaper.

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90° square or builder’s triangle.

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Wire cutters.

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Masking tape & T-pins.

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Thread-lock.

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Paper towels.

PARTS LISTING

FUSELAGE ASSEMBLY

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(1) Fuselage

WING ASSEMBLY

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(1) Right wing half with pre-installed
aileron.

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(1) Left wing half with pre-installed
aileron.

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(1) Plywood wing dihedral brace.

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(1) Covering strip for centre section
joint.

Tail section assembly

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(1) Vertical stabilizer with pre-
installed rudder

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(1) Horizontal stabilizer with pre-
installed elevator halves.

Some more parts.

HARDWARE PACK

COWLING

Summary of Contents for ZERO FIGHTER

Page 1: ...th 5 servos Flying skill level Advanced Intermediate Kit features Ready made minimal assembly finishing required Ready covered covering Factory installed pushrods Factory installed engine mount Factor...

Page 2: ...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 desi...

Page 3: ...fit andarealignedproperlybeforegluing This will ensure proper assembly as the Zero fighter is made from natu ral materials and minor adjustments may have to be made The paint and plastic parts used in...

Page 4: ...and outside ends of the wire 4 Using the two landing gear straps as a guide mark the locations of the four 3mm x 12mm mounting screws onto the wing surface 5 Remove the two straps and the gear wire D...

Page 5: ...the servo connector through the wing as indicated INSTALLING THE AILERON SERVOS string small weight 2 Attach the string to one end of servo lead and carefully thread it though the wing Once you have...

Page 6: ...he other wing half PARTS REQUIRED 2 2mm x 180mm Threaded Wires 2 Nylon Adjustable Control Horns 2 Nylon Clevises 4 Machine screws 2MM x 20MM 2 Set control horns 3 Install the rubber grommets and brass...

Page 7: ...trol horns by inserting the screws through the control horn bases and aileron halves then into the mounting backplates Do Not overtighten the screws or the backplates may crush the wood 7 Connect the...

Page 8: ...th paper towels wipe off any excess epoxy that may have squeezed out of the joint Carefully slide the two wing halves together and firmly press them together allowing the excess epoxy to run out there...

Page 9: ...out the canopy using regu lar scissors Use care in cutting out the canopy Glue attached Securing by 4 machine screws 1mmx 5mm for each corner 2 After cutting out the canopy trial fit it to fuselage T...

Page 10: ...knife cut one length of silicon fuel line Connect one end of the line to the weighted fuel pickup and the other end to the nylon pickup tube PARTS REQUIRED FUEL TANK 1 Molded Nylon Fuel Tank 1 Preasse...

Page 11: ...ake sure none falls into the tank 6 When satisfied with the alignment of the stopper assembly tighten the 3mm x 20mm machine screw until the rubber stop per expands and seals the tank opening Do not o...

Page 12: ...plain wire pushrod 2 Temporarily bolt the plates to the motor mount but do not completely tighten them down at this time Leave them slightly loose so they can be moved if needed 2 Feed both lines thr...

Page 13: ...the Z bend When complete reattach the throttle arm to the car buretor PARTS REQUIRED COWLING 1 Molded Fiberglass Cowling 4 3mm x 12mm Wood Screws Completely tighten the plates metal Muffler exhaust C...

Page 14: ...m drill bit drill a hole through the side of the fuselage opposite the muffler even with the switch INSTALLING THE SWITCH 3 Make a push pull lever out of scrap wire Attach the wire to the switch lever...

Page 15: ...ZERO FIGHTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL 15 Make mark and cut 3 slots for pushrod exit follow picture below Ruller pen paper A4 size Draw 2columns with 2mm width 5 5 cm 5 cm Elevator pushrod slot exit 5 5 cm...

Page 16: ...ce a mark Use a tri angle and extend this mark from back to front across the top of the stabilizer Also extend this mark down the back of the trailing edge of the stabilizer Central line Stearing arm...

Page 17: ...ilizer mount ing area and to the stabilizer mounting plat form sides in the fuselage Slide the stabi lizer in place and realign Double check all of your measurements once more before the ep oxy cures...

Page 18: ...r 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...

Page 19: ...Horn Mounting Screws Mounting Plate TAIL WHEEL PUSHROD INSTALLATION ELEVATOR VONTROLHORN INSTALLATION 1 Locate the one nylon control horn 2 Position the elevator control horn on the bottom side of ele...

Page 20: ...rol horn as a guide drill the mounting holes through the elevator q 4 Mount the control horns by inserting the screws through the control horn bases and elevator then into the mounting backplates Do N...

Page 21: ...n the adjustable control horns out away from the wing Do the oppo site if there is not enough throw It is impor tant that both ailerons move the same amount both up and down To correct this move the b...

Page 22: ...right and left High Rate Ailerons 3 8 up 3 8 down Elevator 1 up 1 down Rudder 1 right and left PREFLIGHT CHECK 1 Completely charge your transmitter and receiver batteries before your first day of flyi...

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