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1/5 Scale Almost-Ready-To-Fly RC Jet
Spesifications
Type
: T.A.V.S ARF PRO
Scale : 1/7.5
Length : 100": (2550mm)
Span
: 105": (2665mm)
Weight : 20—25 Kg (44-54Lbs)
Engine : 2 x (10—14) Kg
Radio : 12 Channel 5—13servo's)
The F-14 "Tomcat" by Skymaster
"I feel the need, the need for speed"..." I gotta send you two clowns to Miramar..." ** If these words bring back
memories it is probably why you just bought a F14 from Skymaster. We have spend many years in R&D to not
only produce a scale model, but also a model with great flying characteristics! We hope you enjoy your Tomcat!
Please note that the photos show certain views from the prototypes. Some modifications and upgrades might have
taken place by the release of the model. We have tried to produce a very scale replica of this classic jet. Many scale
options are included with your model including operating canopy, speed brakes, spoilers and swing wing mecha-
nism! This manual describes the assembling of " PRO" model. Opening canopy, speed brakes, landing gear and
doors are factory installed. Before you start building and setting-up your aircraft, please make sure you have read
this instruction manual, and understood it. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us. Below are
the contact details:
Office Taiwan:
No.15, Min-San 3rd Street, Ren-Wu Area, Kaohsiung, 814, Taiwan, R.O.C.
TEL: +886 9 3299 7923
FAX: + 886 7373 1215
http://www.skymasterjet.com
Sales : skymaste@skymasterjet.com
Technical support : morne.m@pixie.co.za
** is a registered trademark of Paramount Pictures—Directed by Tony Scott
Assembly and operations manual
SM © 2013
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- Page 1 “I feel the need, the need for speed”…” I gotta send you two clowns to Miramar…” ** If these words bring back memories it is probably why you just bought a F14 from Skymaster. We have spend many years in R&D to not only produce a scale model, but also a model with great flying characteristics! We hope you enjoy your Tomcat! Please note that the photos show certain views from the prototypes.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Assembly & Operation Manual Index: INTRODUCTION............................3 DISCLAIMER..............................3 WARNING…...............................3 ARF PAINT..............................4 FINISHING YOUR F104 ARF........................4 HANDLING & TRANSPORTING .......................5 TOOL LIST..............................6 HEALTH…..............................7 GENERAL ASSEMBLY TECHNIQUES....................…7 RADIO EQUIPMENT & ACCESSORIES…………….................8 KIT CONTENTS…….…………….......................9 OPTIONAL PARTS………………..………………..................10 CONTROL LINKAGES ..........................12 WINGS..............................12 STABILIZERS............................15 RUDDER………............................16 FUSELAGE REAR ……………………..................... -
Page 3: Introduction
INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing Skymaster arf pro F14! We have put a lot of effort and time into this model. We at Skymaster strive to be a market leader in the ARF— jet market. We were the first company to produce ARF—jets in the world and we would like to continue being amongst the best. -
Page 4: Arf Paint
Assembly & Operation Manual ARF Paint The color finish on your Skymaster F14 arf pro model was applied out of the mould. We have used only the highest standard automotive paints to finish your model. Should you damage the finish, Skymaster stock the color paint and hardener required for the repair. -
Page 5: Handling & Transporting
Assembly & Operation Manual HANDLING & TRANSPORTING Composite models are very light but strong. These characteristics do have a down side! It is brittle. Take care when handling your model. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO PICK UP AN FULLY FUELED MODEL BY THE LEADING EDGE BY YOURSELF! The leading edges will crack and delami- nate. -
Page 6: Tool List
8. Thread-locking compound (Loctite, or equivalent) At Skymaster we try our best to offer you a high quality kit, with outstanding value-for money, and as complete as possible. However, if you feel that some additional or different hardware should be included, please feel free to let... -
Page 7: Health
The glass cloth side of parts to glue, should be sanded with #80 grit paper for best glue adhesion. Support the fuselage on foam pads. Skymaster makes every attempt to insure that the parts fit. However, due to manufac- turing tolerances, some parts may fit a little tight. Always trial fit parts and adjust if needed. -
Page 8: Radio Equipment & Accessories
Assembly & Operation Manual Radio equipment Failure to use the recommended servos, output arms, extensions, and hardware may result in a loss of control! Throughout this manual we make use of various types of servos and radio equipment! We have used JR equipment during the installation process. If you make use of an- other manufacturer, please use equipment with similar specifications! The F14 will require extension leads! Please use high quality extension leads. -
Page 9: Kit Contents
Assembly & Operation Manual Kit Contents Picture A F14 ARF PRO Contents: Picture A Fuselage front and rear section. Swing wing mechanism installed Fin + Rudders & nose cone & tail cone. Nose gear + Main gear + doors installed + speed brake installed Wings left and right (scale or normal) Elevator left and right Ventral fins + tail hook + nose “chin”... -
Page 10: Optional Parts
Assembly & Operation Manual OPTIONAL PARTS Scale nose pod Photo 1 4 x Air Tanks 1 x Retract Valve 2 x Filler & 2 x Pressure Gauges 1 x Electronic Brake Valve 5 x Air Tubing, 10 x Quick Disconnect 8 x T-pieces, 2 x 4 way Photo 2 Fuel Tank (Front) - Page 11 Assembly & Operation Manual L/G hydrolic set Photo 8 Tygon Tubing Tank Hardware Photo 9 Photo 10 LG Set Wing / Elev Bags Photo 11 Photo 12 Speed brakes Spoilers Photo 14 Photo 13 P-11...
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Page 12: Control Linkages
Assembly & Operation Manual SWING WING We recommend that the wings be removed for transport. The wings must be in the swept back position to remove or refit to fuselage. To remove and refit the wing it is required to loosen 3 bolts only and actuator fitted to wing. The 3rd bolt will appear as wing is extended. - Page 13 Assembly & Operation Manual NOTE: The spoilers are factory fitted. Please go over each bolt and make sure they are loctide. Do not tighten too much as it will restrict movement. Photo 18 Photo 19 Photo 20 Locate all items needed to complete wing. Fit 2 L-shape servo brackets to DS8911 servos. Spoiler servo must be mounted with horns facing top surface.
- Page 14 Assembly & Operation Manual Photo 25 Photo 26 Photo 27 Locate all items needed to complete flaps. Fit 2 L-shape servo brackets to DS8911 servos. Connect servos and do radio setup. Photo 28 Photo 29 Photo 30 Locate flap belcranks (p25). Remove the horn from belcrank. Fit the flap belcrank horn to servo horn.
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Page 15: Stabilizers
Assembly & Operation Manual ELEVATORS NOTE: Use some protective foam on the work bench to protect the paint surface from unwanted dents. A removable elevator mechanism is installed. Mark √ each step. Photo 31 Photo 32 Photo 33 Make up elevator horn. 1pr semetrical. (p32) Trial fit JR8911 servo to elevator mount. -
Page 16: Rudder
Assembly & Operation Manual RUDDERS NOTE: Make sure to have some sort of protective foam on the work bench. This will protect the paint surface from unwanted dents. Mark √ each step. Photo 37 Photo 38 Photo 39 Fit horn to servo and centre servo. Cut horn to clear skin of fin. Make up rudder pushrods (2). -
Page 17: Fuselage Rear
Assembly & Operation Manual FUSELAGE REAR & FRONT Photo 44 Photo 45 Photo 46 Photo 47 Photo 48 Photo 49 Before joining the fuselage it is necessary to tidy up the servo wires. Make sure wires are secure and will not touch the tailpipe. -
Page 18: Fuselage Front
Assembly & Operation Manual FUSELAGE JOINT Photo 39 Photo 53 Photo 54 Photo 55 Fit front tank before you join the fuselage. Route all air tubing and servo wires clear of tank. Secure front fuselage with 4 x M4 and 2 x M3 bolts. FUEL CELLS NOTE: Bad plumbing lead to flame outs. -
Page 19: Fuel Diagram
Assembly & Operation Manual FUEL CELL DIAGRAM Photo 59 P-19... -
Page 20: Air System
Assembly & Operation Manual AIR SYSTEM The f14 rear main doors and front main doors must be plumbed separate and controlled with 2 different valves using a sequencer. You will need 5 x EV2U and 1x EV1U. The f14 combines air and hydraulic fluid to op- erate the landing gear. -
Page 21: Air Diagram
Assembly & Operation Manual For scale functions such as speed brake and opening canopy you will require addi- tional 2 way electronic valves. Photo 61 2 way AIR DIAGRAM Photo 62 Diagram for retracts P-21... -
Page 22: Turbine Installation
Assembly & Operation Manual TURBINE INSTALLATION Please follow the instructions supplied with your turbine. If you install a turbine larger than 10kg, you will need to cut the lugs of turbine to fit the rail. Also move the turbine forward to almost touch front spar. Shorten or remove middle inlet to clear turbines. -
Page 23: Cockpit & Canopy
Assembly & Operation Manual COCKPIT AND CANOPY (after painting) Photo 66 Photo 67 Photo 69 Photo 68 NOTE : The opening canopy is option. It can be ordered. All work done by factory. Cut cockpit to fit fuselage. Check that nose gear clear cockpit when retracted. Secure rear of cockpit with 2 screws. -
Page 24: Equipment Installation Into The F14 Arf
Assembly & Operation Manual EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION INTO F14 Equipment installation is a personal venture. There is one golden rule: Do it as neat and logical as possible! This will make fault finding and service of components eas- ier. The F14 basically consist of 7 circuits! 1. -
Page 25: Before You Fly
Assembly & Operation Manual BEFORE YOU FLY It is assumed that the builder of this kit has acquired the basic skills and knowledge necessary to make a safe and functional radio control installation into a model. Therefore, these notes are intended only to assist that experience. 1. - Page 26 Taxi back and do necessary adjustments to customize F14 before next flight. We at Skymaster wish you many happy flights with your F14 Tomcat! Add some land- ing lights and load those weapons. Skymaster’s tomcat is a show stopper!
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Page 27: Swing Wing Notes
Assembly & Operation Manual SWING WING NOTES Maybe this will be your first turbine model with swept wings. We have done many tests to make sure the model is safe in both forward and swept and asymmetrical flight. If you find that 1 wing is jammed during flight—do not panic. We have landed it in this position.
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