Seagull Models SEA361 User manual

Specications:

Wingspan--------------- 87 in--------------------- 221 cm.

Wing area--------------- 2562.5 sq.ins---------- 165 sq.dm.

Weight------------------- 30.9 lbs----------------- 14 kg.

Length------------------- 66.9 in------------------ 170 cm.

Engine------------------- 60cc.

Motor-------------------- 360/6000watt/ESC 200A/Lipo 12s.

Radio--------------------- 12 channels with 12 servos.

ASSEMBLY MANUAL

Code : SEA361

Giant Scale F4U Goodyear FG-1D 60cc ARF 87” Limited Edition. Instruction Manual.

ank you for choosing the Giant Scale F4U Goodyear FG-1D 60cc ARF 87” Limited Edition ARTF

by SG MODELS . e Giant Scale F4U Goodyear FG-1D 60cc ARF 87” Limited Edition was de-

signed with the intermediate/advanced sport yer in mind. It is a semi scale airplane which

is easy to y and quick to assemble. e airframe is conventionally built using balsa, ply-

wood to make it stronger than the average ARTF, yet the design allows the aeroplane to be

kept light. You will nd that most of the work has been done for you already. e motor

mount has been tted and the hinges are pre-installed. Flying the Giant Scale F4U Goodyear

FG-1D 60cc ARF 87” Limited Edition is simply a joy.

is instruction manual is designed to help you build a great ying aeroplane. Please read

this manual throughly before starting assembly of your Giant Scale F4U Goodyear FG-1D 60cc

ARF 87” Limited Edition Use the parts listing below to indentify all parts.

Please be aware that this aeroplane is not a toy and if assembled or used incorrectly it is ca-

pable of causing injury to people or property. WHEN YOU FLY THIS AEROPLANE YOU

ASSUME ALL RISK & REPONSIBILITY.

If you are inexperienced with basic R/C ight we strongly recommend you contact your R/C

supplier and join your local R/C model Flying Club. R/C Model Flying Clubs oer a variety

of training procedures designed to help the new pilot on his way to successful R/C ight.

ey will also be able to advise on any insurance and safety regulations that may apply.

INTRODUCTION

WARNING

KIT CONTENTS

710

KIT CONTENTS

SEA361 Giant Scale F4U Goodyear

FG-1D 60cc ARF 87” Limited Edition.

1. Fuselage

2. Wing set (3 pcs)

3. Tail set (2 pcs)

4. Canopy

5. Cowling

6. Wing tube

7. Fuel tank

8. Pushrod set

9. Rocket Set With Deluxe Model

10. Drop Tanks/Bomb W/Deluxe Model

11. Cockpit

ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED

TOOLS & SUPPLIES NEEDED

in cyanoacrylate glue.

Medium cyanoacrylate glue.

30 minute epoxy.

5 minute epoxy.

Hand or electric drill.

Assorted drill bits.

Modelling knife.

Straight edge ruler.

2mm ball driver.

Phillips head screwdriver.

220 grit sandpaper.

90° square or builder’s triangle.

Wire cutters.

Masking tape & T-pins.

read-lock.

Paper towels.

�60cc gasoline engine.

�Computer radio 12 channel with

12 servos.

�Glow plug to suit engine.

�Propeller to suit engine.

�Protective foam rubber for radio

system.

WING TIP BULBS

Please see below pictures.

Two white lights for cowling and rud-

der, the green light for right wing tip, and

the red light for le wing tip. ey are

designed to operate on voltages 12 volts.

Connect four lights into switch circuit so

that optional the dierent ashes mode.

Giant Scale F4U Goodyear FG-1D 60cc ARF 87” Limited Edition. Instruction Manual.

INSTALL THE AILERONS

CONTROL HORN

Fiberglass control horn

10.

Epoxy

C/A glue

Ailerons control horn

Epoxy

INSTALLING THE AILERON SERVOS

Recommended Servo Spec Torque.

378 oz-in (27.3 kg-cm) @ 6.0V

467 oz-in (33.7 kg-cm) @ 7.4V

Because the size of servos dier, you

may need to adjust the size of the precut

opening in the mount. e notch in the

sides of the mount allow the servo lead to

pass through.

Place the servo between the mounting

blocks and space it from the hatch. Use a

pencil to mark the mounting hole loca-

tions on the blocks.

2.6.

Giant Scale F4U Goodyear FG-1D 60cc ARF 87” Limited Edition. Instruction Manual.

Use dental oss or heat shrink tubing

to secure the connection between the

servo and extension wire so they cannot

become unplugged accidentally.

Use drill bit in a pin vise to drill the

mouting holes in the blocks.

Apply 2-3 drops of thin C/A to each of

the mounting holes. Allow the C/A to

cure without using accelerator.

1.5mm

2.5.

Secure the servo to the aileron hatch

using a proper driver and the screws

provided with the servo.

Apply 2-3 drops of thin C/A to each of

the mounting aileron hatch mounting

tabs in the wing. ***Allow the C/A to cure

without using accelerator.***

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.

C/A glue

8.12.

10.

11.

Set the aileron hatch in place and use a

Phillips screw driver to install it with four

wood screws.

AILERON PUSHROD INSTALLATION

Please see pictures below.

80mm

M3 clevis M3 lock nut

M3x10mm

Giant Scale F4U Goodyear FG-1D 60cc ARF 87” Limited Edition. Instruction Manual.

Attach the ap servo to the ap servo

cover. Center the ap servo (or set the

values to 0 for both up and down) and in-

stall the servo arm perpendicular to the

servo centerline. e clevis will attach to

the arm 13/16 inches (21mm) from the

center of the arm.

Attach the ap linkage to the control

horn. Slide the clevis retainer over the

forks of the clevis.

1.5.

120mm

Use a pin vise and 3/32-inch (2mm)

drill bit to clear the paint from the ap

control horn.

Route the servo lead for the ap servo

out at the root of the wing. Connect the

ap servo to the radio system. With the

radio system on, place the ap servo into

position.

Attach the clevis to the ap servo arm.

Please see pictures below.

INSTALLING THE FLAP PUSHROD

M3 clevis

M3 lock nut

8.11.

12.

10.

Adjust the linkage so the ap is in the

mid-ap position. It may take a few tries

to properly adjust the linkage.

Once adjusted, make sure all clevis re-

tainers are in position. Apply a drop of

threadlock near the clevis, then tighten

the nut against the clevis to keep the

linkage from changing length inside the

wing.

M3x10mm

Set the ap control at the transmitter to

the down ap position. Adjust the ap

travel at the transmitter until it matches

the control throws listed in this manual.

INSTALL FLAP BETWEEN WINGS

Please study images below.

Giant Scale F4U Goodyear FG-1D 60cc ARF 87” Limited Edition. Instruction Manual.

10.

2.7.

3.8.

75mm

M3 clevis

M3 lock nut

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