Seagull Models GISPY MOTH User manual

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ASSEMBLY MANUAL

Specifications:

Wingspan------------------------------66.9in(170cm).

Wingarea-----------------764.2sq.in(49.3sqdm).

Weight------------------------10.6lbs(4.8kg).

Length------------------------------58.7in(149.0cm).

Engine ------------------0.75-0.91cu.in----2-stroke.

Engine ------------------0.91-1.10cu.in----4-stroke.

Radio-------------------4channelswith6 servos.

Electricconversion:optional

Flyingskilllevel Advanced/Intermediate.

GISPY MOTH. Instruction Manual.

INTRODUCTION.

Thank you for choosing the GISPY MOTH ARTF by SEAGULL MODELS COMPANY LTD. The

GISPYMONTH wasdesignedwiththeintermediate/advancedsportflyerinmind.Itisa semiscale

airplane whichiseasytoflyandquicktoassemble.Theairframeisconventionallybuiltusingbalsa,

plywoodtomake it strongerthantheaverageARTF, yetthedesignallowstheaeroplane tobekept

light. You will find that most of the work has been done for you already.The motor mount has been

fitted and the hinges are pre-installed . Flying the GISPY MOTH 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 GISPY MOTH . 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

proceduresdesignedto helpthenewpilotonhis waytosuccessfulR/Cflight. Theywillalsobeable

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

KIT CONTENTS

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ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED.

0.75 - 0.91 2---stroke.

0.91 - 1.10 4---stroke.

Computer radio with 6 servos.

Glow plug to suit engine.

Propeller to suit engine.

Protective foam rubber for radio

system.

Siliconefuel line.

TOOLS & SUPPLIES NEEDED.

Thick cyanoacrylate glue.

30 minute epoxy.

5 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.

KIT CONTENTS.TS

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.

2)Removeeachhingefromthewingpanel

and aileron and place a T-pin in the center of

each hinge. Slide each hinge into the aileron

untiltheT-pinissnug against the aileron.This

will help ensure an equal amount of hinge is

oneithersideof thehingelinewhentheaileron

is mounted to the wing panel.

Note:

1) Carefully remove the aileron from one

of the wing panels. Note the position of the

hinges.

HINGING THEAILERON .

3) Slide the aileron on the wing panel until

there is only a slight gap. The hinge is now

centered on the wing panel and aileron.

Remove the T-pins and snug the aileron

against the wing panel.A gap of 1/64” or less

shouldbemaintained between the wing panel

andaileron.

Hinge.

T-pin.

1 Fuselage

2 Upper Wing Set

3 Lower Wing Set

4 Tail Set

5 Cowling

6 Main Landing Gear

7 Wing Tube

8 Strut Fuselage

9 Strut Wing

10 Wheels

11 Transport frames

12 Hardware Set

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8)Afterboth ailerons are securelyhinged,

firmly grasp the wing panel and aileron to

make sure the hinges are securely glued and

cannot be pulled out. Do this by carefully

applying medium pressure, trying to separate

the aileron from the wing panel. Use caution

not to crush the wing structure.

Worktheaileron upanddown several

times to “work in” the hinges and

check for proper movement.

Note:

HINGING THE ELEVATOR.

Glue the rudder hinges in place using the

same techniques used to hinge the ailerons.

4) Deflect the aileron and completely

saturate each hinge with thin C/A glue. The

aileronsfrontsurfaceshouldlightlycontactthe

wing during this procedure. Ideally, when the

hinges 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.

Thehingeis constructed of a special

material that allows the C/A to wick

or penetrate and distribute

throughout the hinge, securely

bonding it to the wood structure of

the wing panel and aileron.

Note:

Hinge.

C/Aglue.

6) Using C/A remover/debonder and a

papertowel,removeany excess C/A glue that

may have accumulated on the wing or in the

aileronhinge area.

5)Turnthe wing paneloveranddeflect the

aileron in the opposite direction from the

opposite side. Apply thin C/A glue to each

hinge,makingsurethattheC/Apenetrates into

both the aileron and wing panel.

7) Repeat this process with the other wing

panel, securely hinging the aileron in place.

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Aileroncontrolhorn.

INSTALL THE AILERONS CONTROL

HORN.

1) Locate the hardware necessary to install

the control horns for the ailerons.

HINGING THE RUDDER.

Glue the rudder hinges in place using the

same techniques used to hinge the ailerons.

Hinge.

Fiberglass control horn.

2)Position the Control horn on the Aileron

and use 30-minute Epoxy

Elevator control horn.

Install the elevator control horn using the

same method as same as the aileron control

horns.

INSTALL ELEVATOR CONTROL HORN.

Fiberglass control horn.

Position the Control horn on the Aileron and

use 30-minute Epoxy

INSTALL RUDDER CONTROL HORN.

Repeatsteps to installthe rudder control horn

as same as steps done for ailerons.

Fiberglass control horn.

Epoxy.

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Thread locker glue.

1) Using a modeling knife, carefully cut

off the rear portion of one of the 3 nylon tubes

leaving 1/2” protruding from the rear of the

stopper. This will be the fuel pick up tube.

INSTALLING THE STOPPER ASSEMBLY.

2) Usingamodeling knife, cut onelength

ofsiliconfuelline. Connectone end of the line

tothe weighted fuel pick up andthe other end

to the nylon pick up tube.

ENGINE MOUNT INSTALLATION.

Ruddercontrolhorn.

1) Locate the items necessary to install the

engine mount included with your model. .

2) Usefour4x30mmheadboltsandfour4mm

washers to attach the engine mount rails to

thefirewall.Tighten thescrews . Makesure to

use threadlock on the screws to help prevent

them from vibrating loose.

4x30mm.

Epoxy.

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5) With the stopper assembly in place,

the weighted pick-up should rest away from

therear of the tank and move freelyinside the

tank. The top of the vent tube should rest just

below the top of the tank. It should not touch

the top of the tank.

6) When satisfied with the alignment of

the stopper assembly tighten the 3 x 20mm

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.

Venttube. Fuel pick up tube.

Fuel fill tube.

3) Carefully bend the second nylon tube

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

4) 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.

You should mark which tube is the vent

and which is the fuel pickup when you attach

fuel tubing to the tubes in the stopper. Once

thetank is installed insidethefuselage, it may

be difficult to determine which is which.

FUEL TANK INSTALLATION.

 7) Slide the fuel tank into the fuselage. Guide

the lines from the tank through the hole in the

firewall.

Fueltank.

 8) Use plywood template to hold in place

the fuel tank with C/A glue to secure the fuel

tank inside the fuselage.

Venttube.

Fuel pick up tube.

Fuel fill tube.

9) Connect the lines from the tank to the engine

and muffler. The vent line will connect to the

muffler and the line from the clunk to the

carburetor.

C/Aglue.

M3x10mm.

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2) Use a pin drill and 4mm drill bit to drill a

small indentation in the mount for the engine

mounting screw.

AdjustableServo

connector.

Servoarm.

Loctite secure.

1PCS.

Throttleservoarm.Elevatorservoarm.

Rudderservoarm.

3/32” Hole.

INSTALLING THE SWITCH.

Installtheswitchinto the precut hole in the

side, in the fuselage.

Switch.

Trimand cut.

140mm.

MOUNTING THE ENGINE.

 1) Positiontheenginewiththedrivewasher

(140mm) forward of the firewall as shown.

Blow through one of the lines to en-

sure the fuel lines have not become kinked

inside the fuel tank compartment. Air

should flow through easily.

INSTALLING THE FUSELAGE SERVOS.

Throttle servo.

Elevator servo.

Rudder servo.

1) Installthe rubber grommets andbrass

colletsonto the throttle servo. Testfittheservo

into the aileron servo mount.

 2) Secure the servos with the screws pro-

vided with your radio system.

Because the size of servos differ, you

mayneedtoadjustthe size oftheprecutopen-

ing in the mount. The notch in the sides of the

mount allow the servo lead to pass through.

THROTTLE SERVO ARM INSTALLATION.

Install adjustableservoconnector inthe servo

arm as same as picture below:

Elevator servo.

Elevatorservoarm.

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3) Use a drill to drill the four holes in the engine

mount rails.

4) On the fire wall has the location for the

throttle pusshrod tube (pre-drill).

4.5mm.

4mm.

8) Reinstall the servo horn by sliding the

connector over the pushrod wire. Center the

throttle stick and trim and install the servo horn

perpendicular to the servo center line.

Machinescrew M4x30mm.

Pushrodwire.

7) Slide the throttle pushrod wire into the tube.

Position the engine between the mounts. Use

four M4x30mm machine screws to secure the

engine to the mount as shown.

5) Slide the pushrod tube in the firewall and

guide it through the fuel tank mount. Use

medium C/A to glue the tube to the firewall and

the fuel tank mount.

6) Connect the Z-bend in the 450mm throttle

pushrod to the outer hole of the carburetor arm.

Pushrod tube hole.

9) Move the throttle stick to the closed position

and move the carburetor to closed. Use a 2.5mm

hex wrench to tighten the screw that secures

the throttle pushrod wire. Make sure to use

threadlock on the screw so it does not vibrate

loose.

GISPY MOTH. Instruction Manual.

1) Locate the items neccessary to install

thewheeland wheel pants tothelandinggear

as shown.

WHEEL AND WHEEL PANTS

INSTALLATION.

2)Attach the Landing gear struts to the

fuselage.

3) Install the wheel.

M4x20mm.

M4x10mm.

D. M3x10mm.

M3x10mm.

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