Seagull Models TEMPEST DRAGON 15cc ARF User manual

ASSEMBLY MANUAL

Code : SEA 313

Specications:

Wingspan------------------- 206 cm------------------- 81 inches.

Length----------------------- 146 cm------------------- 57.5 inches.

Wing area------------------- 62.7sq.dm--------------- 971.2 sq.in.

Weight----------------------- 4.5 kg-------------------- 9.9 lbs.

Engine----------------------- 15cc.

Motor------------------------ Motor 90 / 85A / 6S-8S / 1800watt.

Radio------------------------ 6 channels 7 servos.

TEMPEST DRAGON 15cc ARF Instruction Manual.

ank you for choosing the TEMPEST DRAGON 15cc ARF ARTF by SG MODELS

. e TEMPEST DRAGON 15cc ARF was designed with the intermediate/advanced

sport yer in mind. It is a semi scale airplane which is easy to y and quick to assem-

ble. e 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 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 TEMPEST DRAGON 15cc ARF 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 TEMPEST DRAGON 15cc ARF

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

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.

�15cc gasoline engine.

�Computer radio 6 channel with 7

servos.

�Glow plug to suit engine.

�Propeller to suit engine.

�Protective foam rubber for radio

system.

KIT CONTENTS

SEA313 TEMPEST DRAGON 15cc ARF

1. Fuselage

2. Wing set (2)

3. Tail set (2)

4. Canopy

5. Cowling

6. Wing tube

7. Landing gear

8. Nose Landing gear

9. Fuel tank

10. Pushrod set

11. Ep Motor box

12. Pilot

13. Spinner

HINGING THE FLAP

Note : e control surfaces, including the ailer-

ons, 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 us-

ing a high-quality thin C/A glue.

Carefully remove the aileron from one of

the wing panels. Note the position of the

hinges.

C/A Hinge

Slide the wing panel on the ap until

there is only a slight gap. e hinge is now

centered on the wing panel and ap. Re-

move the Tpins and snug the ap against

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

should be maintained between the wing

panel and ap.

- Remove each hinge from the wing panel

and ap and place a T-pin in the center of

each hinge. Slide each hinge into the aileron

until the T-pin is snug against the aileron.

is will help ensure an equal amount of

hinge is on either side of the hinge line when

the ap is mounted to the wing panel.

Hinge

T-pin

TEMPEST DRAGON 15cc ARF Instruction Manual.

NOTE : e hinge is constructed of a spe-

cial 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 ap.

Deect the ap and completely saturate

each hinge with thin C/A glue. e ap front

surface should lightly contact the wing dur-

ing this procedure. Ideally, when the hinges

are glued in place, a 1/64” gap or less will be

maintained throughout the lengh of the ap

to the wing panel hinge line.

Turn the wing panel over and deect the

ap in the opposite direction from the oppo-

site side. Apply thin C/A glue to each hinge,

making sure that the C/A penetrates into

both the ap and wing panel.

Using C/A remover/debonder and a paper

towel, remove any excess C/A glue that may

have accumulated on the wing or in the ap

hinge area.

Repeat this process with the other wing

panel, securely hinging the ap in place.

Aer both ap are securely hinged, rmly

grasp the wing panel and ap to make sure

the hinges are securely glued and cannot

be pulled out. Do this by carefully applying

medium pressure, trying to separate theM

ap from the wing panel. Use caution not to

crush the wing structure.

Work the aileron up and down sev-

eral times to “work in” the hinges

and check for proper movement.

Note :

CA glue

Hinge

HINGING THE AILERON

Note : e control surfaces, including the ailer-

ons, 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 us-

ing a high-quality thin C/A glue.

Carefully remove the aileron from one of

the wing panels. Note the position of the

hinges.

C/A Hinge

Remove each hinge from the wing panel

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. is will help ensure an equal amount

of hinge is on either side of the hinge line

when the aileron is mounted to the aileron.

Slide the wing panel on the aileron until

there is only a slight gap. e 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 should be maintained between the

wing panel and aileron.

NOTE : e hinge is constructed of a spe-

cial 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.

Deect the aileron and completely saturate

each hinge with thin C/A glue. e ailerons

front surface should lightly contact the 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.

CA glue

Hinge

T-pin

Turn the wing panel over and deect 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.

Using C/A remover/debonder and a paper

towel, remove any excess C/A glue that may

have accumulated on the wing or in the

aileron hinge area.

Repeat this process with the other wing

panel, securely hinging the aileron in place.

TEMPEST DRAGON 15cc ARF Instruction Manual.

Locate the aileron control horns. e taller

control horn is used for the ailerons, and the

shorter horn for the aps.

Use sandpaper to scu the bottom of the

aileron and ap control horns. Use a paper

towel and isopropyl alcohol to remove any

oils or debris from the control horns.

Check the t of the control horns to

the aileron and ap. ey should rest ush

against the control surface as shown.

INSTALL THE AILERONS

CONTROL HORN

Ailerons control horn

Place low-tack tape 1/32 inch (1mm)

from the control horn slot. is will pre-

vent epoxy from getting on the control

surface when the control horns are glued

in place.

Remove the control horns from the

control surfaces. Apply epoxy to the slot

in the aileron and ap. Make sure the

epoxy gets into the slot for a good bond

between the surfaces and control horn.

Aer both ailerons are securely hinged,

rmly grasp the wing panel and aileron to

make sure the hinges are securely glued and

cannot be pulled out. Do this by carefully ap-

plying medium pressure, trying to separate

the aileron from the wing panel. Use caution

not to crush the wing structure.

Work the aileron up and down sev-

eral times to “work in” the hinges

and check for proper movement.

Note :

Apply epoxy to the area of the control

horns that st into the slots. Use enough

epoxy so the control horns will be fully

bonded to the ed surfaces.

Epoxy

Before the epoxy fully cures, remove

the tape from around the control horn.

is will allow the epoxy to ow around

the control horn, creating a small let

between the control horn and surface for

a ished look and secure bond.

INSTALLING THE AILERON SERVOS

Mininum servo spec.

Torque : 54 oz-in (3.9 kg-cm) @ 4.8V;

67 oz-in (4.8 kg-cm) @ 6.0V

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.

Install the rubber grommets and brass

collets onto the aileron servo. Test t the

servo into the aileron servo mount.

Use dental oss to secure the connec-

tion so they cannot become unplugged.

TEMPEST DRAGON 15cc ARF Instruction Manual.

Using a small weight (Weighted fuel

pickup works well) and thread, feed the

string through the wing as indicated.

Attach servo lead to the aileron servo.

Attach the string to the servo lead and

carefully thread it though the wing. Once

you have thread the lead throught the

wing, remove the string so it can use for

the other servo lead.

Tape the servo lead to the wing to pre-

vent it from falling back into the wing.

Reinstall the servo into the servo mount

and secure the servo inplace using the

wood screws provided with you radio

system.

Repeat the procedure for the other wing

half.

10.

Use a felt tip pen to mark the wire where

it crosses the hole. Use a pair of pliers to

put a shrp 90-degree bend in the wire at

the mark.

AILERON PUSHROD INSTALLATION

Please study images below.

Make a 90-degree bend at the mark and

cut o the excess wire leaving 8mm past

the bend.

Connect the linkage as shown and secure

the control wire with a snap keeper.

INSTALLING THE MAIN

LANDING GEAR

NOTE : You must now decide if you will

assemble the Classic Ugly Stick with tri-

cycle landing gear or as a tail dragger. If

youare assembling as a tail dragger, please

skip the nose gear installation steps and

mount the main gear to the FORWARD

mounting location. If you are assembling

using the tricycle landing gear, please

skip the tail wheel installation steps, In-

stall the nose gear, and mount the main

gear to the REAR mounting location.

TEMPEST DRAGON 15cc ARF Instruction Manual.

e blind nuts for securing the landing

gear are already mounted inside the wing

set.

Using the hardware provided, mount

the main landing gear to the wing set.

Place the wing set inverted on the work

bench in a suitable stand. Set the landing

gear in place and use a screwdrive to se-

cure the landing gear to the wing set us-

ing bolts M4x20mm and washers. Make

sure to use the threadlock on the bolts so

they don’t vibrate loose.

M3x4mm

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