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Arising Star Instruction Manual

ASSEMBLY MANUAL

Hand-made Almost Ready to Fly R/C Model Aircraft.

Additional items required.

Engine.

4 Channel or greater Radio Control system.

Glues.

Tools.

Starting Equipment.

Made in Vietnam.

Specifications:

Wingspan _________________________ 63 in, 160cm.

Wing area ________________ 645 sq. in, 41.6 sq. dm.

Approximate flying weight _________ 5-6 lbs, 2.3-2.7kg.

Recommended engine size __ .40-.46 cu. in 2-stroke.

.50 cu. in 4-stroke.

Recommended R/C ________ 4 channel with 4 servos.

Flying skill level ________________________ Beginner.

Kit features.

• Ready-made—minimal assembly & finishing required.

• Ready-covered—including decals, trim & covering.

• Factory-installed pushrod.

• Factory-installed engine mount.

• Comprehensive hardware pack including wheels, tank, spats, undercarriage, spinner.

• Photo-illustrated step-by-step Assembly Manual.

Summary of content (16 pages)

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Arising Star Instruction Manual Hand-made Almost Ready to Fly R/C Model Aircraft. ASSEMBLY MANUAL Specifications: Wingspan _________________________ 63 in, 160cm. Wing area ________________ 645 sq. in, 41.6 sq. dm. Approximate flying weight _________ 5-6 lbs, 2.3-2.7kg. Recommended engine size __ .40-.46 cu. in 2-stroke. .50 cu. in 4-stroke. Recommended R/C ________ 4 channel with 4 servos. Flying skill level ________________________ Beginner. Additional items required. Engine.
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Arising Star. Instruction Manual. INTRODUCTION. Thank you for choosing the Arising Star ARTF by SEAGULL MODELS. The Arising Star was designed from the ground up with the beginner flyer in mind. It is a High-wing aeroplane 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.
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Arising Star. Instruction Manual. WING ASSEMBLY. NOTE: To avoid scratching your new aeroplane we suggest that you cover your workbench with an old towel. Keep a couple of jars or bowls handy to hold the small parts after you open the bags. Please trial fit all parts. Make sure you have the correct parts and that they fit and are aligned properly before gluing! This will ensure proper assembly as the Arising Star is made from natural materials and minor adjustments may have to be made.
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Arising Star. Instruction Manual. Epoxy. Dihedral brace. Masking tape. Epoxy attach. 5) Once the epoxy has cured, trial fit both wing halves together. The centre ribs should fit together flush with no gaps. If gaps do exist, use 220 grit sandpaper and sand down the high spots on the root ribs and the wing joiner until a proper fit is achieved. The correct amount of dihedral is ready-built into the wings. With one wing half laid flat on the table, the other wing tip should be off the table surface.
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Arising Star. Instruction Manual. 4) Remove the mount, and using a modeling knife, carefully remove the covering from inside the outline you drew. 5) Using 6 Minute Epoxy, glue the servo mount into place. Remove any excess epoxy using a paper towel and rubbing alcohol. Use pieces of masking tape to hold the tray in place until the epoxy fully cures. Servo mount. 1,5mm screw hold. Pen. INSTALLING THE AILERON SERVO.
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Arising Star. Instruction Manual. Remove covering. C/A glue fix. 2) Using the two landing gear straps as a guide, mark the locations of the four 3mm x 12mm mounting screws onto the fuselage surface. 3) The landing gear wire is held in place using two nylon landing gear straps and four 3mm x 12mm wood screws. The straps should be located equal distance from the inside and outside ends of the wire. Pen. Connector. Pushrod wire. 4) Insert the main gear wire into the mounting slot.
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Arising Star. Instruction Manual. NOSE GEAR INSTALLATION. FUEL TANK. INSTALLING THE STOPPER ASSEMBLY. 1) Using a modeling knife, carefully cut off the rear portion of one of the two 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 (not included) to 2-1/4” long. Connect one end of the line to the weighted fuel pickup and the other end to the nylon pickup tube.
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Arising Star. Instruction Manual. When the stopper assembly is installed in the tank, the top of the vent tube should rest just below the top surface of the tank. It should not touch the top of the tank. INSTALLING THE FUEL TANK. Pushrod wire. 5) Test fit the stopper assembly into the tank. It may be necessary to remove some of the flashing around the tank opening using a modeling knife. If flashing is present, make sure none falls into the tank.
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Arising Star. Instruction Manual. Balsa wood not included. 4) Remove the engine. Using an drill bit, drill the mounting holes through the engine mount at the four locations marked. 2.5mm. Fuel tank. Vent tube. 3mm X 25mm. 5) Bolt the engine to the engine mount using the four machine screws. Double cheek that all the screws are tight before proceeding. Fuel pickup tube. Fuel fill tube. MOUNTING THE ENGINE.
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Arising Star. INSTALLING THE SPINNER. Install the spinner backplate, propeller and spinner cone. The spinner cone is held in place using two 3mm x 12mm wood screws. 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. Instruction Manual. INSTALLING THE FUSELAGE SERVOS. Rudder servo. Elevator servo. Throttle servo. HORIZONTAL STABILIZER.
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Arising Star. Instruction Manual. 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 or masking tape and remove any excess epoxy using a paper towel and rubbing alcohol. 4) With the stabilizer held firmly in place, use a pen and draw lines onto the stabilizer where it and the fuselage sides meet.
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Arising Star. Instruction Manual. 2) While holding the vertical stabilizer firmly in place, use a pen and draw a line on each side of the vertical stabilizer where it meets the top of the fuselage. 5) When you are sure that everything is aligned correctly, mix up a generous amount of 30 Minute Epoxy. Apply a thin layer to the mounting slot in the top of the fuselage and to the sides and bottom of the vertical stabilizer mounting area.
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Arising Star. 3) Using a 1.5mm drill bit and the control horns as a guide, drill the mounting holes through the elevator halves. Instruction Manual. 2) Thread two nylon clevises onto the threaded wires at least 10 turns. Attach the clevises to the elevator and rudder control horns. You may find it necessary to make slight bends in the wires so they will align with the control horns without binding. Rudder pushrod. Rudder control horn. Elevator pushrod. Control horn.
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Arising Star. 2) Install the rubber grommets and brass collets onto the throttle servo. Test fit the servo into the aileron servo mount. 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. Instruction Manual. set screws. The wheels should spin free and not bind in any way. If they do bind, loosen the set screws in the outer wheel collars and move the collars out a small amount.
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Arising Star. Instruction Manual. When balancing the airplane you may need to move the battery or receiver forward or after to achieve proper balance. 4) Using a 1/16” drill bit, drill a hole through the side of the fuselage, near the receiver, for the antenna to exit. Route the antenna out of the fuselage and secure it to the vertical stabilizer using a rubber band and a modified servo arm. See picture as below. Cut. Antenna. Rubber Band. Modified Servo Arm. ATTACHMENT WING-FUSELAGE.
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Arising Star. Instruction Manual. CONTROL THROWS. 1) We highly recommend setting up the Arising Star using the control throws listed. We have listed control throws for both initial test flying/sport flying and aerobatic flying. 2) Turn on the radio system, and with the trim tabs on the transmitter in neutral, center the control surfaces by making adjustments to the clevises or adjustable servo connectors. The servo arms should be centered also. D) Check the rudder.