Seagull Models Swift 40 User manual

Specifications:

Wingspan-------------------------------63in(160cm).

Wingarea------------------643.3sq.in(41.5sqdm).

Weight-------------------------5.5-6.2lbs(2.5-2.8kg).

Length--------------------------------45.8in(116.4cm).

Engine ------------------0.40-0.55cu.in----2stroke.

0.72-0.82cu.in--- 4 stroke.

Radio------------------------4channelswith4servos.

Eletricconversion:optional

ASSEMBLY MANUAL

MS:138

“Graphics and specifications may change without notice”.

SWIFT40. Instruction Manual.

INTRODUCTION.

Thankyouforchoosingthe SWIFT40 ARTFbySEAGULLMODELS.TheSWIFT 40 wasdesigned

with the sports trainer flyer in mind. It is a High-wing aeroplane which is easy to fly and quick to

assemble.Theairframeisconventionallybuilt using balsa, plywood andveneertomakeitstronger

thantheaverageARTF,yetthedesignallows the aeroplane to be kept light. You willfindthatmost

of the work has been done for you already. The pushrods are pre-made to the correct lengths, the

motor mount has been fitted and the hinges are pre-installed and pinned for security. Flying the

SWIFT40 is simply a joy.

This instruction manual is designed to help you build a great flying aeroplane. Please read this

manualthroughlybeforestarting assembly ofyourSWIFT40 .Usethe parts listingbelowtoidentify

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

proceduresdesignedtohelpthenewpilotonhiswaytosuccessfulR/Cflight.Theywillalsobeable

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

ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED.

- 0.40-0.55 2 stroke .

- 0.72-0.82 4 stroke.

- 4 channel radio with four servos.

- Glow plug to suit engine.

- Propeller to suit engine.

- Protective foam rubber for radio

system.

- Silicone fuel line.

- Stick-on weights for balance

(If necessary).

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.

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-

installedaileron.

- (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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2)Removeeachhinge from thewingpanel

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

each hinge. Slide each hinge into the wing

panel until the T-pin is snug against the wing

panel. This will help ensure an equal amount

ofhingeis on eithersideofthe hinge linewhen

the aileron is mounted to the aileron.

The control surfaces, including the

ailerons, elevators, and rudder, are

prehinged with hinges installed, but the

hinges are not glued in place. It is

imperativethatyouproperlyadherethe

hingesinplaceperthestepsthatfollow

using a high-quality thin C/A glue.

Note:

HINGING THE AILERONS.

Hinge.

3) Slide the wing panel on the aileron 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.Agap of 1/64” or less

shouldbemaintainedbetweenthewingpanel

andaileron.

1) Carefully remove the aileron from one

of the wing panels. Note the position of the

hinges.

C/Aglue.

4) Deflect the aileron and completely

saturate each hinge with thin C/A glue. The

aileronsfrontsurface should lightlycontactthe

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 constructedofa 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:

Epoxy.

C/Aglue.

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Aluminumwing tube.

WING ASSEMBLY.

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.

7) Repeat this process with the other wing

panel, securely hinging the aileron in place.

6) Using C/A remover/debonder and a

papertowel,removeanyexcessC/A glue that

may have accumulated on the wing or in the

aileronhingearea.

5)Turn the wing paneloveranddeflectthe

aileron in the opposite direction from the

opposite side. Apply thin C/A glue to each

hinge,makingsurethatthe C/Apenetratesinto

both the aileron and wing panel.

Workthe aileronupand downseveral

times to “work in” the hinges and

check for proper movement.

Note:

HINGING THE ELEVATOR.

Glue the elevator hinges in place using the

same techniques used to hinge the ailerons.

HINGING THE RUDDER.

Glue the rudder hinges in place using the

same techniques used to hinge the ailerons.

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M2x12mm.

INSTALLING THEAILERON SERVO MOUNT.

M2x12mm.

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INSTALLING THE MAIN GEAR WIRES.

Pushrod

wire.

 1) The blind nuts for securing the landing

geararealreadymountedinsidethe fuselage.

 2) Using the hardware provided, mount

the main landing gear to the fuselage.

 3) Placethe fuselageinvertedonthework-

benchinasuitable stand. Set thelandinggear

in place and use a screwdrive to secure the

landing gear to the fuselage using bolts

M4x20mmandwashers.Make suretousethe

threadlock on the bolts so they don’t vibrate

loose.

8mm

Wirekeeper.

INSTALLINGTHEAILERON LINKAGE.

INSTALLING THE AILERON SERVO.

Install the aileron servo into the servo

mount, withtheoutputshafttowardsthelead-

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. Pen.

Wirekeeper.

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M4x20mm.

NOSE GEAR INSTALLATION.

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

the lines from the tank through the hole in the

firewall.

Steering arm.

Pushrod wire.

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

thetankisinstalledinsidethefuselage,itmay

be difficult to determine which is which.

FUEL TANK INSTALLATION.

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3) 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.

INSTALLINGTHEFUSELAGESERVOS.

1) Installtherubbergrommetsandbrass

collets onto the throttle servo. Test fit the

servo into the aileron servo mount.

 2) Secure the servos with the screws

provided with your radio system.

Because the size of servos differ, you

mayneedto adjustthesizeof theprecutopen-

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

mount allow the servo lead to pass through.

Rudder servo.

Elevator servo.

Throttle servo.

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.

 2) Use balsa plywood to help prevent

moveable from transferring to the fuel tank as

shown.

C/Aglue.

Venttube.

Fuel pick up tube.

Fuel fill tube.

Balsawood included.

C/Aglue.

Fuel tank.

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THROTTLE SERVO ARM INSTALLATION.

Install adjustable servo connector in the

servo arm as same as picture below:

Servo arm.

Loctile

secure.

Adjustableservo

connector.

Trimand cut.

Throttleservoarm.

Elevatorservo.

Rudderservo.

3/32” Hole.

INSTALLING THE SWITCH.

Installtheswitchintotheprecut hole in the

side, in the fuselage.

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

mount rails.

Switch.

MOUNTING THE ENGINE.

110mm.

+ ENGENE .46- .55 : 2 STROKE.

 1) Positionthe enginewiththedrivewasher

(110mm) forward of the firewall as shown.

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

small indentation in the mount for the engine

mounting screw.

2mm.

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Machinescrew M4x30mm.

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.

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.

4) On the fire wall has the location for the

throttle pusshrod tube (pre-drill).

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.

Machinescrew M4x30mm.

2mm.

Pushrodwire.

2mm.

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