WWW.SEAGULLMODELS.COM A S S E M B LY M A N UA L “ Graphics and specifications may change without notice “ . MS: 229 Specifications: Wingspan---------------62.3 in (158.2 cm). Wing area---------------570.4 sq.in (36.8sq.dm). Weight-------------------7.1 - 7.3 lbs (3.2 - 3.3kg). Length-------------------45.1in (114.5cm). Engine-------------------10cc ----------------------------0.82 - 1.0 cu.in ------4-stroke ALMOST READY TO FLY Radio--------------------5 channels with 7 servos.
Instruction Manual. RADIAL ROCKET 10cc INTRODUCTION. Thank you for choosing the RADIAL ROCKET TD 10CC ARTF by SEAGULL MODELS COMPANY LTD,. The RADIAL ROCKET TD 10CC was designed with the intermediate/advanced sport flyer in mind. It is a semi scale airplane which is easy to fly and quick to assemble. The airframe is onventionally built using balsa, plywood to make it stronger than the average ARTF, yet the design allows the aeroplane to be kept light.
WWW.SEAGULLMODELS.COM KIT CONTENTS. SEA229 RADIAL ROCKET TD 10CC SEA22901 Fuselage SEA22902 Wing set SEA22903 Tail set SEA22904 Canopy SEA22905 Wheel Spats SEA22906 Cowling SEA22907 Aluminium tube HINGING THE FLAP. Note : 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.
RADIAL ROCKET 10cc 4) Deflect the aileron and completely saturate each hinge with thin C/A glue. The 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. Instruction Manual. 8) After both ailerons are securely hinged, firmly grasp the wing panel and aileron to make sure the hinges are securely glued and cannot be pulled out.
WWW.SEAGULLMODELS.COM 5) Turn the wing panel over and deflect 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. 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.
RADIAL ROCKET 10cc Instruction Manual. 2) Carefully remove the elevator from one of the horizontal stabilizer panels. Note the position of the hinges. 3) Remove each hinge from the horizontal stabilizer panel and elevator and place a T-pin in the center of each hinge. Slide each hinge into the elevator until the T-pi n is snug against the elevator. This will help ensure an equal amount of hinge is on either side of the hinge line when the elevator is mounted to the horizontal stabilizer panel.
WWW.SEAGULLMODELS.COM INSTALL FLAP CONTROL HORN. Elevator fiberglass control horn. Install the flap control horn using the same method as same as the aileron control horns. Epoxy. . INSTALL RUDDER CONTROL HORN. Fiberglass control horn. Repeat steps to install the rudder control horn as same as steps done for ailerons. Epoxy. Fiberglass control horn INSTALL ELEVATOR CONTROL HORN. Epoxy. Fiberglass control horn. . Epoxy. Rudder fiberglass control horn.
Instruction Manual. RADIAL ROCKET 10cc INSTALLING THE FUSELAGE SERVOS. INSTALLING THE SWITCH RECEIVER. Because the size of servos differ, you may need to adjust the size of the precut . opening in the mount. The notch in the sides of the mount allow the servo lead to pass through. Install the switch into the precut hole in the side, in the fuselage. 3/32” Hole. 1) Install the rubber grommets and brass collets onto the throttle servo. Test fit the servo into the aileron servo mount.
WWW.SEAGULLMODELS.COM Vent tube. Switch. INSTALLING THE STOPPER ASSEMBLY. Fuel pick up tube. Fuel fill tube. 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. 2) Using a modeling knife, cut one length of silicon fuel line. Connect one end of the line to the weighted fuel pick up and the other end to the nylon pick up tube.
Instruction Manual. RADIAL ROCKET 10cc 7) Slide the fuel tank into the fuselage. Guide the lines from the tank through the hole in the firewall. 8) Use plywood template to hold in place the fuel tank with C/A glue to secure the fuel tank inside the fuselage. A Blow through one of the lines to ensure the fuel lines have not become kinked inside the fuel tank compartment. Air should flow through easily. C/A glue. ENGINE MOUNT INSTALLATION.
WWW.SEAGULLMODELS.COM MOUNTING THE ENGINE - 10CC. 1) Position the engine with the drive washer (125mm) forward of the firewall as shown. 4) On the fire wall has the location for the throttle pusshrod tube (pre-drill). 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.
RADIAL ROCKET 10cc Instruction Manual. COWLING. Please see these below pictures. Cut 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.
WWW.SEAGULLMODELS.COM 1) Slide the fiberglass cowl over the engine and line up the back edge of the cowl with the marks you made on the fuselage then trim and cut as shown. Because of the size of the cowl, it may be necessary to use a needle valve extension for the high speed needle valve. Make this out of sufficient length 1.5mm wire and install it into the end of the needle valve. Secure the wire in place by tightening the set screw in the side of the needle valve.
RADIAL ROCKET 10cc Instruction Manual. 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. 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. Pushrod wire. COWLING.
WWW.SEAGULLMODELS.COM Trim and cut. 3x10mm 2) While keeping the back edge of the cowl flush with the marks, align the front of the cowl with the crankshaft of the engine. The front of the cowl should be positioned so the crankshaft is in nearly the middle of the cowl opening. Hold the cowl firmly in place using pieces of masking tape. Needle valve. Because of the size of the cowl, it may be necessary to use a needle valve extension for the high speed needle valve. Make this out of sufficient length 1.
RADIAL ROCKET 10cc Instruction Manual. ELECTRIC POWER CONVERSION. 1) Locate the items neccessary to install the electric power conversion included with your model. M4x20mm 4) Attach the motor to the front of the electric motor box using four 4mm blind nut, four M3x15mm hex head bolts to secure the motor. Please see picture shown. 2) Recommen the items necessary to install the electric power conversion parts included with your model. - Model size: .46-.
WWW.SEAGULLMODELS.COM 4 mm . Balsa stick. Epoxy . 6) Attach the speed control to the side of the motor box using two-sided tape and tie wraps. Connect the appropriate leads from the speed control to the motor. Make sure the leads will not interfere with the operation of the motor. Blind nut. 5) Attach the motor to the front of the electric motor box using four 4mm blind nut, four M3x15mm hex head bolts to secure the motor. Please see picture shown.
RADIAL ROCKET 10cc INSTALLING THE PROPELLER. Instruction Manual. Servos . Small weight . Thread The propeller should not touch any part of the spinner cone. If it does, use a sharp modeling knife and carefully trim away the spinner cone where the propeller comes in contact with it. Because the size of servos differ, you may need to adjust the size of the precut opening in the mount. The notch in the sides of the mount allow the servo lead to pass through.
WWW.SEAGULLMODELS.COM C/A glue 5) Use dental floss to secure the connection so they cannot become unplugged. 8) A string has been provided in the wing to pull the aileron lead through to the wing root. 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. . 6) Secure the servo to the aileron hatch using Phillips screwdriver and the screws provided with the servo.
Instruction Manual. RADIAL ROCKET 10cc INSTALLING THE AILERON SERVO. Repeat the procedure for the aileron servo. INSTALLING THE FLAP SERVO. Repeat the procedure for the aileron servo. . 9) Set the aileron hatch in place and use a Phillips screw driver to install it with four wood screws. 2x10mm 20 AILERON PUSHROD HORN INSTALLATION. Please see below pictures.
WWW.SEAGULLMODELS.COM 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. INSTALLING THE FLAP PUSHROD. Repeat the procedure for the aileron pushrod. Mark. INSTALLING LANDING GEAR. 1) Locate items necessary to install Spring Landing gear. Bend at the mark M2 lock nut. 8mm Snap keeper. Metal clevis. Servo arm. Snap keeper. 2) Install Spring Landing gear into wings. Nylon Snap keeper. Hex Nut. Fuel tubing.
RADIAL ROCKET 10cc Instruction Manual. 3) Install Fiberglass Wheel Pants into Wings. Epoxy. Drill. Drill.
WWW.SEAGULLMODELS.COM 4) Install Wheels. INSTALLING THE HORIZONTAL STABILIZER. 1) Using a ruler and a pen, locate the centerline of the horizontal stabilizer, at the trailing edge, and place a mark. Use a triangle and extend this mark, from back to front, across the top of the stabilizer. Also extend this mark down the back of the trailing edge of the stabilizer.
Instruction Manual. RADIAL ROCKET 10cc Draw center line 2) Using a modeling knife, carefully remove the covering at mounting slot of horizontal stabilizer ( both side of fuse. lage). . Pen 5) Remove the stabilizer. Using the lines you just drew as a guide, carefully remove the covering from between them using a modeling knife. Trim and cut 3) Slide the stabilizer into place in the precut slot in the rear of the fuselage. The stabilizer should be pushed firmly against the front of the slot.
WWW.SEAGULLMODELS.COM 7) When you are sure that everything is aligned correctly, mix up a generous amount of 30 Minute Epoxy. Apply a thin layer to the top and bottom of the stabilizer mounting area and to the stabilizer mounting platform sides in the fuselage. Slide the stabilizer in place and realign. Double check all of your measurements once more before the epoxy cures. Hold the stabilizer in place with T-pins.or masking tape and remove any excess epoxy using a paper towel and rubbing alcohol.
RADIAL ROCKET 10cc Instruction Manual. ELEVATOR PUSHROD HORN INSTALLATION. Epoxy 1) Locate items necessaryto install rudder pushrod. 2) Install the elevator control horn using the same method as with the aileron control horns. 3) Position the elevator control horn on the both side of elevator. C/A glue. Hinge. 4) When you are sure that everything is aligned correctly, mix up a generous amount of Flash 30 Minute Epoxy.
WWW.SEAGULLMODELS.COM RUDDER PUSHROD HORN INSTALLATION. 1) Locate items necessaryto install rudder pushrod. Elevator control horn. Rudder control horn. Rudder pushrod. 2) Adjust the wheel collar shown to set the height of the tailwheel wire. Then check to see if the long steering leg of the tailwheel wire is parallel to the bottom of the rudder. The wire may need to be tweaked slightly to make it parallel.
RADIAL ROCKET 10cc Instruction Manual. INSTALLATION PILOT AND CANOPY. Epoxy. 1) . Locate items necessary to install pilot, seats. 170mm 4) Position the canopy onto the fuselage. Trace around the canopy and onto the fuselage using a felt-tipped pen. 2) A scale pilot is included with this ARF. The Seagull Pilot included fitting well to the cockpit. (or you can order others scale pilot figures made by Seagull factory. They are available at Seagull distributors.
WWW.SEAGULLMODELS.COM INSTALLING BATTERY - RECEIVER. Attach the aluminium tube into fuselage. 1) Plug the five servo leads and the switch lead into the receiver. Plug the battery pack lead into the switch also. 2) Wrap the receiver and battery pack in the protective foam rubber to protect them from vibration. Wing tube. Insert two wing panels as pictures below. Battery. Receiver. ATTACHMENT WING- FUSELAGE. Cut. Epoxy. Insert cover hatch on fuselage as pictures below.
RADIAL ROCKET 10cc Instruction Manual. BALANCING. 1) It is critical that your airplane be balanced correctly. Improper balance will cause your plane to lose control and crash. THE CENTER OF GRAVITY IS LOCATED 88MM BACK FROM THE LEADING EDGE OF THE WING AT THE WING ROOT. 2) Mount the wing to the fuselage. Using a couple of pieces of masking tape, place them on the bottom side of the wing 88mm back from the leading edge of the wing at the wing root.
WWW.SEAGULLMODELS.COM With the wing attached to the fuselage, all parts of the model installed ( ready to fly), and empty fuel tanks, hold the model at the marked balance point with the stabilizer level. Lift the model. If the tail drops when you lift, the model is “tail heavy” and you must add weight* to the nose. If the nose drops, it is “nose heavy” and you must add weight* to the tail to balance.
RADIAL ROCKET 10cc Instruction Manual. FLIGHT PREPARATION. PREFLIGHT CHECK. Check the operation and direction of the elevator, rudder, ailerons and throttle. 1) Completely charge your transmitter and receiver batteries before your first day of flying. A) Plug in your radio system per the manufacturer’s instructions and turn everything on. 2) Check every bolt and every glue joint in the RADIAL ROCKET TD 10cc to ensure that everything is tight and well bonded. B) Check the elevator first.
