www.seagullmodels.com MS:X164 ASSEMBLY MANUAL “Graphics and specifications may change without notice”. Specifications: Wing span -----------------------------35in (89cm). Wing area ---------------303.8sq.in (19.6sq dm). Weight ---------------------------- ---3.3lbs (1.5kg). Length ---------------------------------38.2in (97cm). Speed control(ESC)---------------------30A amp. Motor -----------------------------------------------480. Radio ----------- 4 channels with 4 mini servos.
MINI CASSUTT 3M RACER Instruction Manual. INTRODUCTION. Thank you for choosing the MINI CASSUTT 3M RACER ARTF by SEAGULL MODELS COMPANY LTD. The MINI CASSUTT 3M RACER 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 to make it stronger than the average ARTF , yet the design allows the aeroplane to be kept light.
www.seagullmodels.com KIT CONTENTS. 1.Fuselage 2.Wing Set 3.Tail Set 4.Canopy 5.Cowling 6.Wing Tube 7.Main landing gear 8.Fiberglass wheel pants 9.Wheels 10.Hardware Set HINGING THE AILERONS . Note: The control surfaces, including the 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.
MINI CASSUTT 3M RACER Instruction Manual. C/A Hinge. 4) Deflect the aileron and completely saturate each hinge with thin C/A glue. The ailerons front surface should lightly contact the wing during this procedure. Ideally, when thehinges are glued in place, a 1/64” gap or less will be maintained throughout the lengh of the aileron to the wing panel hinge line.
www.seagullmodels.com HINGING THE RUDDER. Glue the rudder hinges in place using the same techniques used to hinge the ailerons. Aileron fiberglass control horn . INSTALL ELEVATOR CONTROL HORN. Fiberglass control horn. C/A Hinge. Epoxy. INSTALL THE AILERONS CONTROL HORN. Fiberglass control horn. Elevator fiberglass control horn. INSTALL RUDDER CONTROL HORN. Epoxy. Fiberglass control horn.
MINI CASSUTT 3M RACER Instruction Manual. Elevator servo arm. Epoxy. Rudder servo arm. WHEEL AND WHEEL PANTS. 1) Assembling and mounting the wheel pants as shown below pictures. Rudder fiberglass control horn. INSTALLING THE FUSELAGE SERVOS. 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. 1) Install the rubber grommets and brass collets onto the rudder servo.
www.seagullmodels.com 4) A drop of C/A glue on the wheel collar screws will help keep them from coming lose during operation. Repeat the process for the other wheel and wheel pant 3) You have to trim each axle using a toll cutting and cut-off wheel. INSTALLING THE MAIN LANDING GEAR TO FUSELAGE. Caution when cutting the axles and wear protective goggles. 5) The blind nuts for securing the landing gear are already mounted inside the fuselage.
MINI CASSUTT 3M RACER Instruction Manual. 4) Apply 2-3 drops of thin C/A to each of the mounting holes. Allow the C/A to cure without using accelerator. INSTALLING THE AILERON. 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. 5) Use dental floss to secure the connection so they cannot become unplugged.
www.seagullmodels.com 8) A string has been provided in the wing to pull the aileron lead through to the wing root. Remove the string from the wing at the servo location and use the tape to attach it to the servo extension lead. Pull the lead through the wing and remove the string. 2x6mm. 9) Set the aileron hatch in place and use a Phillips screw driver to install it with four wood screws.
MINI CASSUTT 3M RACER Instruction Manual. ELECTRIC POWER ASSEMBLY. 4mm. 1) Locate the items neccessary to install the electric power installation. 30A. 2) Attach the electric motor box to the firewall suitable with the cross lines drawn on the electric motor box and firewall. Using epoxy and balsa stick to secure the motor box to the firewall.Please see pictures below. 4mm. Balsa. Blind nut.
www.seagullmodels.com Epoxy. 122mm. 4) 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 operation of the motor. 2) While keeping the back edge of the cowl flush with the marks, align the front of the cowl with the crankshaft of the engine. The front of the cowl should be positioned so the crankshaft is in nearly the middle of the cowl opening.
MINI CASSUTT 3M RACER INSTALLING THE SPINNER. Install the spinner backplate, propeller and spinner cone. Instruction Manual. 2) Using a modeling knife, carefully remove the covering at mounting slot of horizontal stabilizer ( both side of fuselage). Remove covering. 3) Put the stabilizer into place in the position of the fuselage. The propeller should not touch any part of the spinner cone.
www.seagullmodels.com Pen. 7) Remove the stabilizer. Using the lines you just drew as a guide, carefully remove the covering from between them using a modeling knife. INSTALLING VERITICAL FIN. Remove covering. When cutting through the covering to remove it, cut with only enough pressure to only cut through the covering itself. Cutting into the balsa structure may weaken it. 8) Using a modeling knife, carefully remove the covering that overlaps the stabilizer mounting platform sides in the fuselage.
MINI CASSUTT 3M RACER 4) Remove the stabilizer. Using a modeling knife, remove the covering from below the lines you drew. Epoxy. Instruction Manual. 6) When you are sure that everything is aligned correctly, mix up a generous amount of Flash 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. Apply epoxy to the bottom and top edges of the filler block and to the lower hinge also.
www.seagullmodels.com Elevator control horn. Rudder control horn. Elevator pushrod. 480mm. AILERON PUSHROD HORN INSTALLATION 50mm. Rudder pushrod. 480mm.
MINI CASSUTT 3M RACER Instruction Manual. 2) Position the pilot figure on the canopy floor as show. Locate the oval shaped on the canopy floor and remove the covering. Use epoxy to glue this into the base of the pilot figure, please see pictures as shown. 80mm Repeat the procedure for other landing gear. C/A glue INSTALLATION PILOT. 1) A scale pilot is included with this ARF. The Seagull Pilot included fitting well to the cockpit. (or you can order others scale pilot figures made by Seagull factory.
www.seagullmodels.com 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 from the sheet. Please be certain the model is clean and free from oily fingerprints and dust.
MINI CASSUTT 3M RACER Accurately mark the balance point on the top of the wing on both sides of the fuselage. The balance point is located 65mm back from the leading edge of the wing at the wing root. This is the balance point at which your model should balance for your first flights. Later, you may wish to experiment by shifting the balance up to 10mm forward or back to change the flying characteristics.
www.seagullmodels.com FLIGHT PREPARATION. PREFLIGHT CHECK. Check the operation and direction of the elevator, rudder, ailerons and throttle. 1) Completely charge your transmitter and receiver batteries before your first day of flying. A) Plug in your radio system per the manufacturer's instructions and turn everything on. B) Check the elevator first. Pull back on the elevator stick. The elevator halves should move up.
