www.seagullmodels.com MS: X128 ASSEMBLY MANUAL “Graphics and specifications may change without notice”. Specifications: Wing span ---------------------------35.4in (90cm). Wing area --------------226.3sq.in (14.6sq dm). Weight ---------------- 1.9-2.1lbs (0.85-0.95kg). Length -----------------------------30.4in (77.2cm). Speed control(ESC)-------------15A-30A amp. Motor -------------------------------------- 450-480. Radio ----------- 4 channels with 5 mini servos.
MINI MXS-R EP Instruction Manual. INTRODUCTION. Thank you for choosing the MINI MXS-R EP ARTF by SEAGULL MODELS COMPANY LTD. The MINI MXS-R EP 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. You will find that most of the work has been done for you already.
www.seagullmodels.com KIT CONTENTS. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Fuselage Left wing panel Right wing panel Fiberglass cowl Tail set Landing gear Wheel pants (2) Wheel (2) Spinner Carbon fiber wing tube Harware bag included. Canopy 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.
MINI MXS-R EP Instruction Manual. Hinge. 5) Turn the wing panel over and deflect the aileron in the opposite direction from the opposite side. Apply thin C/A glue to each hinge, making sure that the C/A penetrates into both the aileron and wing panel. 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.
www.seagullmodels.com HINGING THE RUDDER. Glue the rudder hinges in place using the same techniques used to hinge the ailerons. INSTALL ELEVATOR CONTROL HORN. Fiberglass control horn. Epoxy. Hinge. INSTALL THE AILERONS CONTROL HORN. Fiberglass control horn. Elevator fiberglass control horn. INSTALL RUDDER CONTROL HORN. Fiberglass control horn. Epoxy. Aileron fiberglass control horn . Epoxy.
MINI MXS-R EP Instruction Manual. Elevator servo. Rudder servo. Rudder fiberglass control horn. FUSELAGE SERVO ARM INSTALLATION. INSTALLING THE FUSELAGE SERVOS. Install adjustable servo connector in the servo arm as same as picture below: 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 throttle servo.
www.seagullmodels.com 2) Follow diagram below for wheel pant installation: wheel. wheel collar. Washer. nut. Axle. M3. wheel Pant. Lite-Plywood block. 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. INSTALLING THE MAIN LANDING GEAR TO FUSELAGE. 3) You have to trim each axle using a toll cutting and cut-off wheel. 5) The blind nuts for securing the landing gear are already mounted inside the fuselage.
MINI MXS-R EP Instruction Manual. Cut. Cut.
www.seagullmodels.com C/A glue. M3x10mm. C/A glue.
MINI MXS-R EP 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. 9) Set the aileron hatch in place and use a Phillips screw driver to install it with four wood screws. Aileron servo.
MINI MXS-R EP Instruction Manual. ELECTRIC POWER ASSEMBLY. 1) Locate the items neccessary to install the electric power installation. 4mm. 15A-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. Electric motor. M3 x 15mm. Epoxy.
www.seagullmodels.com 4) Locate the plywood battery tray to the fuselage. Battery. 1800mAh-2100mAh. 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 operation of the motor. Because of the size of the cowl, it may be necessary to use a needle valve extension for the high speed needle valve.
MINI MXS-R EP Instruction Manual. INSTALLING THE SPINNER. Install the spinner backplate, propeller and spinner cone. 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. If it does, use a sharp modeling knife and carefully trim away the spinner cone where the propeller comes in contact with it. 4) Install the stabilizer onto the fuselage.
www.seagullmodels.com Pen. INSTALLING VERITICAL FIN. 7) Remove the stabilizer. Using the lines you just drew as a guide, carefully remove the covering from between them using a modeling knife. 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. 1) Using a modeling knife, remove the covering from over the precut hinge slot cut into the lower rear portion of the fuselage.
MINI MXS-R EP Instruction Manual. Pen. 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. Set the stabilizer in place and realign. Double check all of your measurements once more before the epoxy cures.
www.seagullmodels.com Rudder pushrod. 75mm. Elevator control horn. Elevator control horn. AILERON PUSHROD HORN INSTALLATION Rudder control horn. Elevator pushrod. 30mm. 40mm. Elevator pushrod. 75mm. Repeat the procedure for other landing gear.
MINI MXS-R EP Instruction Manual. 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. They are available at Seagull distributors.) If you are going to install a pilot figure, please use a sanding bar to sand the base of the figure so that it is flat. 3) Position the canopy onto the fuselage. Trace around the canopy and onto the fuselage using a felt-tipped pen.
www.seagullmodels.com Tie wrap. Receiver. Battery. ATTACHMENT WING-FUSELAGE. Attach the carbon fiber tube into fuselage. BALANCING. 1) It is critical that your airplane be balanced correctly. Improper balance will cause your plane to lose control and crash. THE CENTER OF GRAVITY IS LOCATED 55MM BACK FROM THE LEADING EDGE OF THE WING AT THE WING ROOT. Wing tube. Insert two wing panels as pictures below. 2) Mount the wing to the fuselage.
MINI MXS-R EP Instruction Manual. With the wing attached to the fuselage, all parts of the model installed ( ready to fly), and empty fuel tanks, hold the model at the marked balance point with the stabilizer level.. 55mm. 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, it is “nose heavy” and you must add weight* to the tail to balance.
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.
