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MEW GULL
"Graphics and Specfications may change without notice".
Specifications
Wingspan--------------------------------- 74 in ------------------------ 188cm.
Wing area-------------------------------- 797.2 sq.in ---------- 51.4 sq.dm.
Weight------------------------------------ 11lbs ---------------------- 4.5 -5 kg.
Length------------------------------------- 60.7 in ------------------- 154.3cm.
Recommended engine size---------- 1.20 cu.in ---------------- 2-stroke.
Radio System required 6 channel with 6 digital servos.
Flying skill level Intermediate/advanced.
Kit features.
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Ready-made—minimal assembly & finishing required.
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Ready-covered covering.
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Photo-illustrated step-by-step Assembly Manual.
Made in Vietnam.
PERCIVAL
ASSEMBLY MANUAL
1.25-1.50----------------- 4-stroke.
MS: SEA 98.

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  • Page 1 PERCIVAL MEW GULL MS: SEA 98. ASSEMBLY MANUAL “Graphics and Specfications may change without notice”. Specifications Wingspan--------------------------------- 74 in ------------------------ 188cm. Wing area-------------------------------- 797.2 sq.in ---------- 51.4 sq.dm. Weight------------------------------------ 11lbs ---------------------- 4.5 -5 kg. Length------------------------------------- 60.7 in ------------------- 154.3cm. Recommended engine size---------- 1.20 cu.in ---------------- 2-stroke. 1.25-1.50----------------- 4-stroke.
  • Page 2 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 PERCIVAL MEW GULL 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 PERCIVAL MEW GULL .

  • Page 3: Hinging The Ailerons

    Hinge This will ensure proper assembly as the PERCIVAL MEW GULL is made from natural materials and minor ad- 3) Slide the wing panel on the aileron until justments may have to be made.

  • Page 4: Hinging The Elevator

    Instruction Manual. PERCIVAL MEW GULL 7) Repeat this process with the other wing AILERON CONTROL HORN panel, securely hinging the aileron in place. 8) After both ailerons are securely hinged, Aileron control horn installation: See pictures firmly grasp the wing panel and aileron to...

  • Page 5: Rudder Control Horn

    www.seagullmodels.com ELEVATOR CONTROL HORN. RUDDER CONTROL HORN. Rudder control horn: Install the elevator control horn using the Using the same tectniques used aileron control same method as with the aileron control horns. horn. See picture below. 2 sets. 2 sets. 3x50mm.

  • Page 6: Engine Mount Installation

    Instruction Manual. PERCIVAL MEW GULL 3) Carefully bend the second nylon tube ENGINE MOUNT INSTALLATION. up at a 45º angle. This tube is the vent tube. see pictures below.Make yourself the template of your engine on paper. 4x30mm. Mark and drill 4 holes for engine mount.

  • Page 7: Fuel Tank Installation

    www.seagullmodels.com 4) Test fit the stopper assembly into the tank. It may be necessary to remove some of Vent tube. the flashing around the tank opening using a modeling knife. If flashing is present, make sure none falls into the tank. 5) With the stopper assembly in place, the weighted pick-up should rest away from the rear of the tank and move freely inside the...
  • Page 8 Instruction Manual. PERCIVAL MEW GULL 2) Insert the 90º bend of one main gear wire and support mounting block into the pre- drilled hole in one mounting slot. Axle. Wheel collar. Remove covering. 1.5mm. M3 x 15mm. Wheel. Axle. M3 x 10mm.

  • Page 9: Mounting The Engine

    www.seagullmodels.com M3 x 10mm M3 x 10mm 150mm. M3 x 10mm 4.2 mm diameter. M3 x 10mm. MOUNTING THE ENGINE. 5) Bolt the engine to the engine mount using the four machine screws. Double check that all the screws are tight before proceeding. 1) Install the pushrod housing through the predrilled hole in the firewall and into the servo compartment.

  • Page 10: Cowling Installation

    Instruction Manual. PERCIVAL MEW GULL Because of the size of the cowl, it may be nec- essary to use a needle valve extension for the high speed needle valve. Make this out of suf- ficient length 1.5mm wire and install it into the end of the needle valve.

  • Page 11: Spinner Installation

    www.seagullmodels.com SPINNER INSTALLATION. Install the spinner backplate, propeller and Elevator servo . Throttle servo . spinner cone. The propeller should not touch any part of the spinner cone. If it does, use a sharp modeling knife and carefully trim away the Rudder servo .

  • Page 12: Installing The Aileron Servos

    Instruction Manual. PERCIVAL MEW GULL Installing the aileron servo in place using the Throttle servo arm. same techniques used to flap servo. Elevator servo. Small weight. String. Rudder servo. Aileron Servo. Elevator servo. Electric wire. INSTALLING THE AILERON SERVOS. Servos.

  • Page 13: Wing Assembly

    www.seagullmodels.com Wing Aileron Wing Aileron M3 lock nut. Wing. Epoxy. Aileron. Repeat the procedure for the other wing. 2) Remove the brace when satisfied with its WING ASSEMBLY. fit in each wing half. Coat both sides of one half of the dihedral brace with 30 minute epoxy. Next, pour some epoxy into the dihedral box in NOTE: We highly recommend using 30 one wing panel.
  • Page 14 Instruction Manual. PERCIVAL MEW GULL 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.
  • Page 15 www.seagullmodels.com Cut. Epoxy. Epoxy. Epoxy. Epoxy. Covering strip. Hinge. Hinge slot. C/A glue. 2) When you are sure that everything is INSTALLING HORIZONTAL FIN. aligned correctly, mix up a generous amount 1) Remove the covering as same as of 30 Minute Epoxy. Apply a thin layer to the pictures shown below.
  • Page 16 Instruction Manual. PERCIVAL MEW GULL Epoxy. 3) Insert aluminium tube into the cardboard of fuselage. Aluminium tube. 3 x 70mm. Epoxy. Cut. 4) Slide the two horizontal fin halves to- gether and carefully align them at the possition on the fuselage. Wipe away any excess epoxy using paper towels.
  • Page 17 www.seagullmodels.com Rudder control horn. Elevator control horn. ELEVATOR - RUDDER PUSHROD HORN 1) Elevator and rudder pushrods assembly INSTALLATION. follow pictures below. M2 clevis. M2 Lock nut. Attach to elevator - rudder control horn. Attach to servo arm in fuselage. Throttle.

  • Page 18: Installing The Receiver

    Instruction Manual. PERCIVAL MEW GULL 2) Install servos arm to servos. Notice the position of the servo arms on the servos. See picture below. Elevator. C/A glue. Throttle. Rudder. INSTALLING THE RECEIVER. Elevator. 1) Plug the servo leads and the switch lead into the receiver.

  • Page 19: Control Throws

    www.seagullmodels.com CONTROL THROWS. ATTACHMENT WING - FUSELAGE. Bolt the wing to fuselage. We highly recommend setting up the PERCIVAL MEWGULL using the control throws listed at right. We have listed control throws for Low Rate (initial test flying/sport fly- Wing bolt. ing) (aerobatic flying).

  • Page 20: Preflight Check

    Check every bolt and every glue joint in the PERCIVAL MEW GULL to ensure that We wish you many safe and enjoyable everything is tight and well bonded. flights with your...

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