SG Models Radial Rocket TD 10cc User manual

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ASSEMBLY MANUAL
Code: SEA229“ Graphics and specications may change without notice ”.
ALMOST READY TO FLY
Specications:
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
Electric Motor----------35-50mm 650-850 rev per volt
----------------------------1500-2000 Watt
Radio--------------------5 channels with 7 servos.
Electric conversion: Optional.

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ank you for choosing the RADIAL ROCKET TD 10CC ARF by SG MODELS. e RA-
DIAL ROCKET TD 10CC was designed with the intermediate/advanced sport yer in mind.
It is a semi scale airplane which is easy to y and quick to assemble. e airframe is conven-
tionally built using balsa and plywood to make it stronger than the average ARF, yet the design
allows the airplane 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 RADIAL
ROCKET TD 10CC is simply a joy.
is instruction manual is designed to help you build a great ying airplane. Please read this
manual throughly before starting assembly of your RADIAL ROCKET TD 10CC . Use the
parts listing below to indentify all parts.
Please be aware that this airplane 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 AIRPLANE YOU AS-
SUME 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
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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
ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED.
.46 - .55 2-stroke.
.82 - 1.0 ci 4-stroke.
10cc gasoline engine.
Computer radio with 7 servos.
Glow plug to suit engine.
Propeller to suit engine.
Protective foam rubber for radio
TOOLS & SUPPLIES NEEDED.
in 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.
HINGING THE FLAP.
.
Hinge.
Note : e control surfaces, including the ai-
lerons, elevators, and rudder, are prehinged
with hinges installed, but the hinges are not
glued in place. It is imperative that you prop-
erly adhere the hinges in place per the steps
that follow using a high-quality thin C/A glue.
1) Carefully remove the ap from one of the
wing panels. Note the position of the hinges.
2) 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 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 ap is mounted to the aileron.
3) Slide the wing panel on the ap until there
is only a slight gap. e hinge is now cen-
tered on the wing panel and ap. Remove
the T-pins and snug the ap against the wing
panel. A gap of 1/64” or less should be main-
tained between the wing panel and ap.

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HINGING THE AILERON.
in CA.
Hinge.
T-pin.
4) 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.
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.
5) 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.
6) Using C/A remover/debonder and a pa-
per towel, remove any excess C/A glue that
may have accumulated on the wing or in the
ap hinge area.
7) Repeat this process with the other wing
panel, securely hinging the ap in place.
8) Aer both aps are securely hinged, rm-
ly grasp the wing panel and ap to make
sure the hinges are securely glued and can-
not be pulled out. Do this by carefully apply-
ing medium pressure, trying to separate the
ap from the wing panel. Use caution not to
crush the wing structure.
Work the ap up and down several
times to “work in” the hinges and
check for proper movement.
Note :
Note : e control surfaces, including the ai-
lerons, elevators, and rudder, are prehinged
with hinges installed, but the hinges are not
glued in place. It is imperative that you prop-
erly adhere the hinges in place per the steps
that follow using a high-quality thin C/A glue.
1) Carefully remove the aileron from one
of the wing panels. Note the position of the
hinges.
2) 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.

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3) 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. Re-
move 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.
Hinge.
4) Deect the aileron and completely satu-
rate each hinge with thin C/A glue. e ailer-
ons 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.
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.
in CA.
5) 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.
6) Using C/A remover/debonder and a pa-
per towel, remove any excess C/A glue that
may have accumulated on the wing or in the
aileron hinge area.
7) Repeat this process with the other wing
panel, securely hinging the aileron in place.
8) 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 :
INSTALL THE AILERONS
CONTROL HORN.
Fiberglass control horn

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Epoxy.
Epoxy.
Aileron control horn.
INSTALL FLAP CONTROL HORN.
Install the ap control horn using the
same method as same as the aileron con-
trol horns.
Fiberglass control horn.
Epoxy.
INSTALLING THE AILERON SERVOS.
Servos
.
Small weight
.
Thread
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.
1) Place the servo between the mounting
blocks and space it from the hatch. Use a
pencil to mark the mounting hole loca-
tions on the blocks.
2) Use drill bit in a pin vise to drill the
mouting holes in the blocks.

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3) Apply 2-3 drops of thin C/A to each
of the mounting holes. Allow the C/A to
cure without using accelerator.
C/A glue
4) Use dental oss or large heat shrink
tubing to secure the servo extension con-
nection so it cannot accidentally discon-
nect.
5) Secure the servo to the aileron hatch
using Phillips screwdriver and the screws
provided with the servo.
6) Apply 1-2 drops of thin C/A to each of
the mounting tabs. Allow the C/A to cure
without using accelerator.
C/A glue
7) 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.

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8) Set the aileron hatch in place and use a
Phillips screw driver to install it with four
wood screws.
2x10mm
INSTALLING THE FLAP SERVO.
Repeat the procedure for the ap servo.
AILERON PUSHROD INSTALLATION.
Please see below pictures.
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.
Mark.

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Bend at the mark
8mm
M2 lock nut.
Metal clevis.
Snap keeper.
Snap keeper.
Servo arm.
Fuel tubing.
Hex Nut.
Nylon Snap keeper.
INSTALLING THE FLAP PUSHROD.
COMBINE THE WINGS.
Repeat the procedure for the aileron
pushrod.
Insert two wing panels as pictures below.
Attach the aluminium tube into wing.
Wing tube.
Cut.
Epoxy.

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4) Next you need to shorten the overall
height of the berglass wheel pants to
create adequate clearance from the wing
when the landing gear exes. Carefully
measure and mark the wheel pants so
you will end up with 7-1/8” total overall
length. Use a hobby razor saw to cut o
the top of the leg. Finish with sandpaper.
5) Slide the berglass wheel pant in place
over the landing gear as shown. Check
the t carefully. ings to look for:
- e landing gear wire should go down
the middle of the upper shank of the
berglass wheel pants.
INSTALLING LANDING GEAR.
1) Determine which landing gear wire
is for the right side of the airplane and
which is for the le side. Mark them ac-
cordingly to avoid confusion.
2) Use coarse sandpaper to scu the sur-
face of the long leg of each landing gear
wire. Clean the wire thoroughly. is will
improve the glue adhesion in the next
step.
3) Use epoxy glue to attach a grooved
hardwood block onto the side of the long
leg of the landing gear wire. Glue the
block to the side of the wire away from
the wire’s top torsion arm - see photo.
Make sure that the hardwood block stays
perfectly square and aligned with the
landing gear yoke until the glue dries.
Repeat Step 3) to glue the other grooved
block onto the other landing gear wire.
Be sure you are making a right and a le
side landing gear.

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7) If possible, have someone hold the
wheel pant in correct position while you
drill two pilot holes through the leg of the
wheel pant and into the hardwood
mounting blocks. Locate the holes so that
you don’t run the drill bit into the land-
ing gear wire.
6) Mount the landing gears into the
grooves in the bottom of the wing using
the nylon straps and screws in the kit.
3x10mm
Drill.
3x10mm

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- For grass elds you will want to have as
much of the wheel sticking out below the
wheel pants as possible. e white arrow
in the photo at right shows our instal-
lation with the corner of the aluminum
wheel yoke just past the bottom edge of
the wheel pant is provides maximum
clearance of the wheel pants from the
grass.
INSTALLING THE FUSELAGE SERVOS.
.
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.
1) Install the rubber grommets and brass
collets onto the all servos. Test t the ser-
vos into the servo mount.
2) Secure the servos with the screws pro-
vided with your radio system.
Rudder servo.
Elevator servo.
rottle servo.
THROTTLE SERVO ARM
INSTALLATION.
Install adjustable servo connector in the
servo arm as same as picture below:
Servo arm.
Adjustable servo
connector.
Loctite secure.
rottle servo arm.

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INSTALLING THE RECEIVER SWITCH.
Install the switch into the precut hole in
the side, in the fuselage.
3/32” Hole.
Trim and cut.
.
Switch.
INSTALLING THE ENGINE
IGNITION SWITCH.
Trim and cut.
Switch.
INSTALLING THE STOPPER
ASSEMBLY.
1) Using a modeling knife, carefully cut
o the rear portion of one of the 3 nylon
tubes leaving 1/2” protruding from the
rear of the stopper. is 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.
A
B

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Vent tube. Fuel pick up tube.
Fuel fill tube.
3) Carefully bend the second nylon tube up
at a 45º angle. is tube is the vent tube.
4) Test t the stopper assembly into the tank.
It may be necessary to remove some of the
ashing around the tank opening using a
modeling knife. If ashing 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
tank. e top of the vent tube should rest just
below the top of the tank. It should not touch
the top of the tank.
6) When satised with the alignment of the
stopper assembly tighten the 3 x 20mm ma-
chine screw until the rubber stopper expands
and seals the tank opening. Do not over-
tighten the assembly as this could cause the
tank to split.
FUEL TANK INSTALLATION.
You should mark which tube is the vent
and which is the fuel pickup when you attach
fuel tubing to the tubes in the stopper. Once
the tank is installed inside the fuselage, it may
be dicult to determine which is which.
7) Slide the fuel tank into the fuselage. Guide
the lines from the tank through the hole in
the rewall.
8) Use plywood template to hold in place the
fuel tank with C/A glue to secure the fuel
tank inside the fuselage.
A
C/A glue.
C/A glue.
Balsa wood.
B
9) Connect the lines from the tank to the en-
gine and muer. e vent line will connect
to the muer and the line from the clunk to
the carburetor.
Vent tube.
Fuel pick up tube.
Fuel ll tube.

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Blow through one of the lines to ensure
the fuel lines have not become kinked inside
the fuel tank compartment. Air should ow
through easily.
.
ENGINE MOUNT INSTALLATION.
1) Locate the items necessary to install
the engine mount included with your
model.
4x30mm
2) Use four 4x30mm head bolts and four
4mm washers to attach the engine mount
rails to the rewall. Tighten the screws .
Make sure to use threadlock on the screws to
help prevent them from vibrating loose.
read locker glue.
MOUNTING THE ENGINE - 10CC.
1) Position the engine with the drive
washer (113mm) forward of the rewall
as shown.
113mm
2) Use a pin drill and 4mm drill bit to
drill a small indentation in the mount for
the engine mounting screw.
3) Use a drill to drill the four holes in the
engine mount rails.
4mm
4mm

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4) On the re wall has the location for the
throttle pusshrod tube (pre-drill).
5) Slide the pushrod tube in the rewall
and guide it through the fuel tank mount.
Use medium C/A to glue the tube to the
rewall 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.
Machine screw M4x30mm
Pushrod wire.
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 po-
sition 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.
Cut

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COWLING.
Please see these below pictures.
1) With the muer, needle valve, and
spark/glow plug removed from the en-
gine, slide the cowl in place over the
engine. Temporarily install the propel-
ler and spinner in order to nd the ex-
act location of the cowl. When satised
with the cowl placement, secure the cowl
to the fuselage using masking tape. en
drill cowl mounting holes through the
cowl and into the re wall. ere is no
rewall in the muer cutout- you will
have to drill above or below the cutout to
drill into the rewall. Now, remove the
cowl.
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-
cient 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) Install the muer onto the engine and
make the cutout in the cowl for muer clear-
ance. Connect the fuel and pressure lines to
the carburetor, muer and fuel ller valve.
Reinstall and secure the cowl to fuselage us-
ing the M3x10mm screws.
Needle valve.

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3x10mm
MOUNTING THE ENGINE - 2 stroke.
113 mm
1) Position the engine with the drive
washer (113mm) forward of the rewall
as shown.
2) Use a pin drill and 4mm drill bit to
drill a small indentation in the mount for
the engine mounting screw.
3) Use a drill to drill the four holes in the
engine mount rails.
4) On the re wall has the location for the
throttle pusshrod tube (pre-drill).
5) Slide the pushrod tube in the rewall
and guide it through the fuel tank mount.
Use medium C/A to glue the tube to the
rewall 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.
Machine screw M4x30mm

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Pushrod wire.
COWLING.
1) With the muer, needle valve, and
spark/glow plug removed from the en-
gine, slide the cowl in place over the
engine. Temporarily install the propel-
ler and spinner in order to nd the ex-
act location of the cowl. When satised
with the cowl placement, secure the cowl
to the fuselage using masking tape. en
drill cowl mounting holes through the
cowl and into the re wall. ere is no
rewall in the muer cutout- you will
have to drill above or below the cutout to
drill into the rewall. Now, remove the
cowl.
Trim and cut.
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-
cient 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
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Needle valve.
3x10mm
3x10mm
2) Install the muer onto the engine and
make the cutout in the cowl for muer clear-
ance. Connect the fuel and pressure lines to
the carburetor, muer and fuel ller valve.
Reinstall and secure the cowl to fuselage us-
ing the M3x10mm screws.
ELECTRIC POWER CONVERSION.
1) Locate the items neccessary to install
the electric power conversion included
with your model.
2) See below for the recommended elec-
tric motor setup.
- Motor: 35-50mm 650-850 rev per volt
- Propeller: 12x6 ~ 13x6
- ESC: 60-80A
- Lipo Batteries: 4-6 cell 4200-4500mAh
3) Attach the motor box to the rewall
using M4x20mm to secure. Using the
cross lines on the motor box as guides,
extend these lines with a straight edge
and a pencil.
M4x20mm