ACE RC Seamaster ACE4527 Assembly Manual

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Ace R/C Seamaster ARF Airplane (ACE4527)

Distributed in North America by Ace Hobby Distributors, Inc. • 116 W 19th ST, Higginsville, MO 64037

Phone: 660-584-7121 • www.acehobby.com • E-mail: service@acehobby.com

Seamaster

Assembly Manual

Wing Span:

59.5”

Wing Area:

725 in

Length:

54”

Weight:

7 lbs.

Engine:

.40-.46 2 cycle

.54-.60 4 cycle

Radio:

4 channel

Specifications:

Warranty

This kit is guaranteed to be free from defects in material and workmanship at the date of purchase.

It does not cover any damage caused by use or modification. The warranty does not extend beyond the prod-

uct itself and is limited only to the original cost of the kit. By the act of building this user-assembled kit, the

user accepts all resulting liability for damage caused by the final product.

If the buyer is not

prepared to accept this liability, it can be returned new and unused to the place of purchase for a refund.

20091/JE

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Notice: Adult Supervision Required

This is not a toy.

Assembly and flying of this product requires adult supervision.

Read through this book completely and become familiar with the assembly and flight of this airplane.

Inspect all parts for completeness and damage. If you encounter any problems, call 660-584-6724 for help.

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Summary of Seamaster ACE4527

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1 ace r/c seamaster arf airplane (ace4527) distributed in north america by ace hobby distributors, inc. • 116 w 19th st, higginsville, mo 64037 phone: 660-584-7121 • www.Acehobby.Com • e-mail: service@acehobby.Com seamaster assembly manual wing span: 59.5” wing area: 725 in 2 length: 54” weight: 7 l...
Page 2: Introduction
2 introduction pre-assembly notes initially introduced to the hobby market in the 1980's, the seamaster 40 has remained the most recogniz- able amphibious model airplane in the world. Many thousands of these models have been flown over the years, so rest assured you have obtained the best flying amp...
Page 3
3 recommended tools & materials adhesives: instant setting cyanoacrylate adhesive (thin ca) slow setting cyanoacrylate adhesive (thick ca) 10 minute epoxy (fast) 20-30 minute epoxy (slow) zap-a-dap-a-goo, shoe-goo or equivalent clear silicone seal tools: model knife,t-pins small screwdrivers, medium...
Page 4: Parts Drawings
4 parts drawings servo rail (2) as6058 fuselage set front hatch (1) rear hatch (1) servo rail mount (4) tapping screw 2x8mm (8) fuselage (1) aileron servo tray (1) as6059 main wing set main wing (1) torque rod horn (2) engine pod (1) as6064 engine pod set self-tap screw 2x8mm (8) self-tap screw 4x16...
Page 5: Parts Drawings
5 parts drawings self-tap screw 2x8mm (4) as6062 linkage set inner nyrod (2) music wire (2) self-tap screw 4x8mm (1) self-tap screw 3x12mm (4) pushrod clamp (1) allen wrench (1) ez connect, set screw & nut (2) clevis (4) outer nyrod (2) threaded stud (4) as6060 horizontal tail set stabilizer/elevato...
Page 6
6 wing assembly/engine pod assembly the tip floats are attached to the wing with the furnished sticky backed velcro. Use a square on both the front and back of each tip float. Position the tip floats on the outer bay of each wing with the front of the float about 1/2" back from the leading edge of t...
Page 7
7 engine pod assembly/fuselage assembly the engine pod is blowmolded plastic. To cut this material, score a few times with a sharp utility knife. Once a cut-out is made, you can whittle away the rest or use a dremel tool with a sanding drum.. Work carefully. It is easy to cut too much away; it is al...
Page 8: Fuselage Assembly
8 fuselage assembly slide the engine pod assembly down into the slot until it bottoms out. Note that there is a rectangular cutout in the rear edge of the pylon; it is to house the servo connector as you slide the assembly down the slot. The cable exits into the fuselage via a hole in the fuse- lage...
Page 9: Tail Assembly
9 tail assembly tail assembly on the top of the fuse- lage, about 10" from the rear, there is a pre-drilled hole for the elevator's outer nyrod to exit. Cut away the covering material from this hole. By the same token, there is a slot in the left side of the fuselage, about 3" from the rear. Cut awa...
Page 10: Fuselage Assembly
10 fuselage assembly cut a groove in the top of the leading edge of the stab to accom- modate the nyrod. Glue the nyrod triangular spacer onto the top of the stab (cut away a strip of covering material first). The outer nyrod is secured to the spacer with the nylon clamp and wood screw furnished. It...
Page 11: Final Assembly
11 final assembly the wing is secured to the fuselage with 4x40mm socket head bolts and blind nuts. If the hardwood wing hold down blocks are not already glued in, epoxy them in dropping the top surface 1/8" below the top edge of the fuselage side; this will allow for the dihedral angle. Put the win...
Page 12: Flight
12 flight pre-flight check list ❐ 1. Check all control surfaces for possible looseness or deterioration. ❐ 2. Check all screws, clevises, nuts and all other connectors to make sure they are securely fastened. ❐ 3. Check which radio frequencies are being used. Do not turn on your radio until absolute...