Seagull Models Arising Star User manual

Arising Star InstructionManual

ASSEMBLY MANUAL

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

Additionalitemsrequired.

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—minimalassembly&finishingrequired.

• Ready-covered—includingdecals,trim&covering.

• Factory-installedpushrod.

• Factory-installedenginemount.

• Comprehensive hardwarepack includingwheels,tank,spats,undercarriage, spinner.

• Photo-illustrated step-by-step AssemblyManual.

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.Youwillfindthatmostoftheworkhasbeendoneforyoualready.Thepushrodsarepre-made

to the correct lengths, the motor mount has been fitted and the hinges are pre-installed and pinned

for security. Flying the Arising Star 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 Arising Star. 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.

IfyouareinexperiencedwithbasicR/CflightwestronglyrecommendyoucontactyourR/Csupplier

and join your local R/C Model Flying Club. R/C Model Flying Clubs offer a variety of training

proceduresdesignedtohelpthe new pilotonhiswaytosuccessfulR/Cflight. They willalsobeable

to advise on any insurance and safety regulations that may apply.

ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED.

.40-.46 cu. in 2-stroke engine.

.50 cu. in 4-stroke engine.

4-channel radio with four servos.

Glow plug to suit engine.

Propeller to suit engine.

Protective foam rubber for radio

system.

Siliconefuel line.

Stick-on weights for balance

(If necessary).

TOOLS & SUPPLIES NEEDED.

Thick cyanoacrylate glue.

30 minute epoxy.

6 minute epoxy.

Hand or electric drill.

Assorted drill bits.

Modellingknife.

Straight edge ruler.

2mm ball driver.

Phillips head screwdriver.

220 grit sandpaper.

90° square or builder’s triangle.

Wire cutters.

Masking tape & T-pins.

Thread-lock.

Paper towels.

PARTS LISTING.

FUSELAGE ASSEMBLY.

(1) Fuselage.

(1) Pre-installed throttle pushrod &

tube.

(1) Pre-installed servo tray.

(1) Pre-installed motor mount.

(1) Pre-installed rudder pushrod.

(1) Pre-installed elevator pushrod.

WING ASSEMBLY.

(1) Right wing half with pre-installed

aileron.

(1) Left wing half with pre-installed

aileron.

(1) Plywood wing dihedral brace.

(1) Covering strip for centre section

joint.

TAIL SECTION ASSEMBLY.

(1) Vertical stabilizer with pre-

installedrudder.

(1) Horizontal stabilizer with pre-

installedelevatorhalves.

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NOTE:To avoid scratching your new aero-

plane we suggest that you cover

your workbench with an old towel.

Keepacoupleofjarsorbowlshandy

toholdthesmallpartsafteryouopen

the bags.

Please trial fit all parts. Make sure

you have the correct parts and that

they fit and are aligned properly be-

fore gluing! This will ensure proper

assembly as the Arising Star is

made from natural materials and

minor adjustments may have to be

made.

The paint and plastic parts used in

thiskit are fuel proof. However,they

arenottolerantofmanyharshchemi-

cals including the following: paint

thinner, cyano-acrylate glue accel-

erator,cyanoacrylategluede-bonder

andacetone.Donotletthesechemi-

calscomeincontactwiththecolours

onthecoveringandtheplasticparts. Masking tape.

Centre line.

2) Removethebracewhensatisfiedwithits

fitineachwinghalf.Coatbothsidesofonehalf

of the dihedral brace with 30 minute epoxy.

Next,poursomeepoxyintothedihedralboxin

one wing panel. Make sure you cover the top

andbottomaswellasthesidesofthedihedral

brace. Use enough epoxy to fill any gaps.

 1)Testfitthewingtubeintoeachwinghalf.

The brace should slide in easily up to the

centreline that you drew.If not, use 220 grit

sandpaper with a sanding block and sand

down the edges and ends of the brace until it

fits properly.

WING ASSEMBLY.

NOTE: We highly recommend using 30

minute epoxy as it is stronger and provides

more working time, allowing the builder to

properlyaligntheparts.Usingfastcureepoxy

whenjoiningthewinghalvescouldresultinthe

gluedryingbeforethewinghalvesarealigned

properlywhichmayresultinfailureofthewing

centre section during flight.

 3) Peel off the backing from the self adhe-

sivecoveringstrip.Applythestriptothecentre

section of the wing starting from the bottom

trailingedge.Wrapthestripallthewayaround

the wing until it meets the trailing edge again.

Trim off any excess strip.

Carefully slide the two wing halves together

and firmly press them together, allowing the

excess epoxy to run out. There should not be

any gap in the wing halves. Use rubbing

alcohol and a paper tower to clean up any

excess epoxy.

Apply masking tape at the wing join to hold

the wing halves together securely.

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4) Once the epoxy has cured, trial fit

both wing halves together. The centre ribs

shouldfittogetherflushwithnogaps.Ifgapsdo

exist, use 220 grit sandpaper and sand down

the high spots on the root ribs and the wing

joineruntilaproperfitisachieved.Thecorrect

amountofdihedralisready-builtintothewings.

With one wing half laid flat on the table, the

other wing tip should be off the table surface.

If this needs to be adjusted, you may do so by

sandingsmallamountsfromthecentre ribs or

dihedral brace.

5) Carefullyapplymaskingtapearound

thetopandbottomedgeofthe root rib of each

winghalftoprotectthemfromdamagecaused

byepoxy. 1) Installthe rubber grommetsand brass

colletsonto the aileron 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.

2) Remove the aileron servo. Place the

mountonto the wing, aligningthecutout in the

mount with the cutout in the wing. The two

notches in the mount should face the leading

edge of the wing.

3) While holding the servo mount firmly

in place, trace around it using a pen.

8) Peel off the backing from the self

adhesive covering strip. Apply the strip to the

center section of the wing starting from the

bottomtrailingedge.Wrapthestripalltheway

aroundthewinguntilitmeetsthe trailing edge

again. Trim off any excess strip.

6) Mix a generous amount of 30 minute

epoxy. Coat the exposed half of the dihedral

brace, and the remaining wing joiner box and

both root ribs with epoxy. Slide the two wing

halvestogetherandcarefullyalign them atthe

leading and trailing edges. Wipe away any

excess epoxy using paper towels. Use mask-

ingtape wrappedaround the center section to

hold the halves in place until the epoxy cures.

7) When the epoxy has cured, carefully

remove the masking tape from the wing.

INSTALLING THEAILERON SERVO MOUNT.

Epoxy.

Maskingtape.

Glueattached.

Epoxy attach.

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4) Remove the mount, and using a mod-

elingknife,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

usinga paper towel and rubbingalcohol. Use

piecesofmaskingtapetoholdthetrayinplace

until the epoxy fully cures.

INSTALLING THE AILERON SERVO.

Install the aileron servo into the servo

mount, withthe output shaft towardsthe lead-

ing edge of the wing, using the wood screws

provided with your radio system. Drill 1/16”

pilot holes through the mount before installing

the screws. This will prevent the wood from

splitting.

1) Thread one nylon adjustable control

horn onto each aileron torque rod. Thread the

horns on until they are flush with the ends of

the torque rods.

2) Thread one nylon clevis at least 5/16”

onto each of the two threaded wires.

3) Withtheaileron servo centered, install

theservoarm onto the servo. Thearm should

beinstalledsoit isparallelwiththetrailingedge

of the wing.

C/Aglue.

Pen.

Removecovering.

INSTALLING THE AILERON LINKAGE.

Servomount. 1,5mm screwhold.

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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.

2) Usingthe two landing gearstraps as a

guide, mark the locations of the four 3mm x

12mmmountingscrewsontothefuselagesur-

face.

1) Using a modeling knife, remove the

covering from over the two main gear mount-

ingslots located inthebottom of thefuselage.

4) Slide the pushrod wires through the

connectors as shown.

5) With both the aileron servo and the ai-

leronscentered.Tightenthesetscrewsonthe

connectors.

Pushrodwire.

Connector.

4) Insert the main gear wire into the

mounting slot.

5) Remove the two straps and the gear

wire. Drill four 3/32” pilot holes into the fuse-

lage for the wood screws.

INSTALLING THE MAIN GEAR WIRES.

C/Agluefix.

Remove covering.

Pen.

3mm X 12mm.

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Installing steering arm as follow.

Adjust the nose gear steering arm until the

arm is parallel with the fire wall.

FUEL TANK.

INSTALLING THE STOPPERASSEMBLY.

TOOLSREQUIRED

NOSE GEAR INSTALLATION.

1) Using a modeling knife, carefully cut

offtherearportionofoneofthetwonylontubes

leaving 1/2” protruding from the rear of the

stopper. This will be the fuel pick up tube.

2) Usinga modeling knife, cutone length

ofsilicon fuel line (notincluded) 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.

3) Carefully bend the second nylon tube

up at a 45º angle. This tube is the vent tube.

Connector.

4) Carefully heat the vent tube using a

heat gun or lighter to permanently set the

angle of the tube.

Steering arm.

Pushrod wire.

FuelPickup

Tube.

FuelFill Tube.

Vent tube.

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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.

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.

6) With the stopper assembly in place,

the weighted pickup should rest about 3/8”

awayfromtherearofthe tank and move freely

insidethetank. Thetopof the venttubeshould

rest just below the top of the tank. It should

not touch the top of the tank.

7) When satisfied with the alignment of

thestopperassemblytightenthe 3mmx20mm

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.

Use pieces off foam rubber to hold the

tank in place. Be careful the tank or the foam

doesn’t interfere with the pushrods. Cut the

fuel line in the middle of the loop. Keep track

of which one is for the fuel pick-up and which

one is for the muffler pressure.

Blow throughthe tubes to makesure the

lines have not become kinked during

installation.

INSTALLING THE FUEL TANK.

Pushrod wire.

Pull.

Plastic tape.

Fuel pickup tube.

Top of tank.

Venttube.

Fuel fill tube.

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 2) Place your engine onto the engine

mount. Adjust the engine is centered of the

edges of the engine case.

4) Remove the engine. Using an drill bit,

drill the mounting holes through the engine

mount at the four locations marked.

 3) When you are satisfied with the align-

ment, mark the locations of the engine

mounting.



5) Bolttheengineto theengine mount

using the four machine screws. Double

cheek that all the screws are tight before

proceeding.

 6) AttachtheZ-Bend in thepushrodwire

to the throttle arm on the carburetor. You will

need to remove the throttle arm from the car-

buretor to be able to attach the Z-bend. When

complete, reattach the throttle arm to the car-

buretor.



1) Install the pushrod housing through the

predrilledholeinthefirewalland into the servo

compartment. The pushrod housing should

protrude 1/4" out past the front of the firewall.

Make a Z-Bend 1/4" from one end of the plain

wire pushrod.

MOUNTING THE ENGINE.

Fueltank.

Balsa wood not included.

Vent tube.

Fuel fill tube.

Fuelpickup

tube.

3mm X 25mm.

2.5mm.

Carburettor.

Pushrodwire.

11.2cm.

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HORIZONTAL STABILIZER.

PARTSREQUIRED

{1} Horizontal Stabilizer with Elevator

Halves

ALIGNINGTHE HORIZONTALSTABILIZER.

1) Using a ruler and a pen, locate the

centerlineofthehorizontalstabilizer,atthetrail-

ing edge, and place a mark. Use a triangle

and extend this mark, from back to front,

across the top of the stabilizer. Also extend

thismark down theback of the trailingedge of

the stabilizer.

The top of the stabilizer does not have

the hinge pins exposed.

2) Using a modeling knife, carefully re-

move the covering from over the vertical sta-

bilizermounting slot inthe top of thefuselage.

3) Slidethestabilizerintoplaceinthepre-

cut slot in the rear of the fuselage. The stabi-

lizer should be pushed firmly against the front

of the slot.

INSTALLING THE SPINNER.

Installthespinnerbackplate,propellerand

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.

INSTALLING THE FUSELAGE SERVOS.

INSTALLING THE SWITCH.

Installtheswitch into the precutholeinthe

servo tray, in the fuselage, from the bottom.

Use the two screws provided with the switch

to secure it in place. Drill two 3/32” holes

through the tray for the screws to pass

through.

Rudder servo.

Throttle servo.

Elevator servo.

Switch.

Drawcenterline.

Removecovering.

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