Seagull Models Nemesis 114, Assembly Manual

Page 1: ...dcovering Photo illustratedstep by stepAssemblyManual Specifications Wing span 80 5 in 204 5cm Wing area 1069 5 sq in 69 sq dm Approximate flying weight 11 9 13 2 lbs 5 4 6 0kg Length 64 3in 163 4cm Recommended engine size 1 2 1 6 cu in 2 stroke 1 8 2 0 cu in 4 stroke Radio System required 6 channels with 6 digitals servos Flying skill level Intermediate advanced 2 ...

Page 2: ... If you are inexperienced with basic R C flight we strongly recommend you contact your R C supplier and join your local R C Model Flying Club R C Model Flying Clubs offer a variety of training procedures designed to help the new pilot on his way to successful R C flight They will also be able to advise on any insurance and safety regulations that may apply ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED 1 2 1 6 2 strok...

Page 3: ...ainst the wing panel This will help ensure an equal amount of hinge is on either side of the hinge line when the aileron is mounted to the aileron HINGING THE AILERONS 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 A gap of 1 64 or less should be maintained ...

Page 4: ...eron 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 6 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 A C A glue A HINGING THE ELEVATOR Glue the elevator hinges in place using the same techniques used...

Page 5: ...ONTROL HORN 2 sets 3x45mm AILERON CONTROL HORN Install the elevator control horn using the same method as with the aileron control horns ELEVATOR CONTROL HORN 2 sets 3x40mm 18mm Epoxy Horizontal Stabilizer Elevator Aluminum Washer CONTROL HORN M3 M3 LOCK NUT Epoxy Aluminum Washer Horizontal Stabilizer Elevator Aileron control horn Wing bottom Elevator control horn ...

Page 6: ...r end to the nylon pick up tube 3 Carefully bend the second nylon tube up at a 45º angle This tube is the vent 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 INSTALLING THE STOPPER ASSEMBLY Silicon tubing not inclued 1 2 RUDDER CONTROL HORN INSTALLATION Rudder contro...

Page 7: ... rest just below the top of the tank It should not touch the top of the tank 6 When satisfied with the alignment of the stopper assembly tighten the 3 x 20mm machine screw until the rubber stopper ex pands and seals the tank opening Do not overtighten the assembly as this could cause the tank to split You should mark which tube is the vent and which is the fuel pickup when you attach fuel tubing t...

Page 8: ...through easily Fuel pick up tube Fuel fill tube Vent tube 1 Assemble and mounting the wheel pants as shown in the following pictures WHEEL AND WHEEL PANTS 2 Follow diagram below for wheel pant installation 14mm 7mm M3 wheel collar wheel Washer Lite Plywood block wheel Pant wheel M3 wheel collar nut Axle Washer Lite Plywood block Landing Gear wheel Pant C A glue ...

Page 9: ...lue on the wheel collar screws will help keep them from coming lose during operation Repeat the process for the other wheel 4 Remove the engine Using an drill bit drill the mounting holes through the engine mount at the four locations marked 2 Place your engine onto the engine mount Adjust the engine is centered of the edges of the engine case 3 When you are satisfied with the align ment mark the ...

Page 10: ...e 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 Secure the wire in place by tightening the set screw in the side of the needle valve 2 While keeping the back edge of the cowl flush with the marks align the front of the cowl with the crankshaft of th...

Page 11: ...nstalling the aileron servo in place using the same techniques used to flap servo INSTALLING THE AILERON SERVOS Servos Small weight Thread String Small weight Attach the string to the servo lead and carefully thread it though the wing String Small Weight Wing Wing rib M2x12mm Wing Aileron ...

Page 12: ... aileron servo mount 2 Secure the servos with the screws pro vided with your radio system Because the size of servos differ you may need to adjust the size of the precut open ing in the mount The notch in the sides of the mount allow the servo lead to pass through Aileron Wing Aileron Wing Aileron M3 lock nut Repeat the procedure for the other wing Throttle servo Rudder servo ...

Page 13: ...SERVO ARM INSTALLATION 1 Install adjustable servo connector in the servo arm as same as picture below Adjustable Servo connector Servo arm Nut Thread locker glue Switch Switch INSTALLING THE SWITCH Install the switch into the precut hole in the side of fuselage Cut Cut ...

Page 14: ...e the stabilizer Using the lines you just drew as a guide carefully remove the covering from between them using a model ing knife 2 Using a modeling knife carefully remove the covering at mounting slot of horizontal sta bilizer both side of fuselage Center line HORIZONTALSTABILIZER 1 Using a ruler and a pen locate the centerline of the horizontal stabilizer at the trail ing edge and place a mark U...

Page 15: ...the top and the bottom of the platform sides When cutting through the covering to re move it cut with only enough pressure to only cut through the covering itself Cutting into the balsa structure may weaken it VERTICAL STABILIZER INSTALLATION 1 Using a modeling knife remove the covering from over the precut hinge slot cut into the lower rear portion of the fuselage This slot accepts the lower rudd...

Page 16: ...º Vertical Stabilizer Horizontal Stabilizer 5 Slide the vertical stabilizer back in place Using a triangle check to ensure that the vertical stabilizer is aligned 90º to the hori zontal stabilizer When cutting through the covering to re move it cut with only enough pressure to only cut through the covering itself Cutting into the balsa structure may weaken it 4 Remove the stabilizer Using a mod el...

Page 17: ...www seagullmodels com 17 3x25 mm 3x30 mm 3x25mm MOUNTING THE TAIL WHEEL See picture below 3x30mm Rudder pushrod Elevator pushrod ...

Page 18: ...ver and battery pack in the protective foam rubber to protect them from vibration 3 Route the antenna in the antenna tube inside the fuselage and secure it to the bot tom of fuselage using a plastic tape INSTALLING THE BATTERY RECEIVER INSTALLATION PILOT 70mm Cut Attach the aluminium tube into fuselage Epoxy M2x6mm ATTACHMENT WING FUSELAGE wing tube Plactic screw ...

Page 19: ... plane is nose heavy To correct this first move the battery pack further back in the fuselage If this is not possible or does not correct it stick small amounts of lead weight on the fuselage sides under the horizontal stabilizer If the tail of the plane falls the plane is tail heavy To cor rect this move the battery and receiver for ward orif this is not possible stick weight onto the firewall Wh...

Page 20: ... Completely charge your transmitter and receiver batteries before your first day of fly ing 2 Check every bolt and every glue joint in the NEMESIS to ensure that everything is tight and well bonded 3 Double check the balance of the air plane Do this with the fuel tank empty E Check the throttle Moving the throttle stick forward should open the carburetor bar rel If it does not flip the servo rever...