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1/7.5 Scale Almost-Ready-To-Fly RC Jet
Assembly and operations manual
Spesifications
Type
: T.A.V.S ARF PRO
Scale : 1/7.5th
Length : 83.6": (2123mm)
Span
: 70": (1775mm)
Weight : 30—36 Lbs ( 14—17 Kg)
Engine : 27—32 Lbs (12—14 Kg) trust
Radio : 12 Channel (12—16 servo's)
The F-100F Super Sabre by Skymaster
Thank you very much for purchasing our Skymaster ARF PRO F-100F . Please note that the photos in this instruc-
tion manual 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. This manual describes the
assembling of " PRO" model. 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.9.39 Lane,Yuag-Chang 2nd Street, Ren-Wu Hsiang, Kaohsiung Hsien, 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
SM © 2010
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- Page 1 The F-100F Super Sabre by Skymaster Thank you very much for purchasing our Skymaster ARF PRO F-100F . Please note that the photos in this instruc- tion manual show certain views from the prototypes. Some modifications and upgrades might have taken place by the release of the model.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Assembly & Operation Manual Index: INTRODUCTION............................3 DISCLAIMER..............................3 WARNING…...............................3 ARF PAINT..............................4 FINISHING YOUR WHITE VIPER ARF......................4 HANDLING & TRANSPORTING .......................5 LIVE HINGE ……………………………..………..................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............................14 FIN &... -
Page 3: Introduction
Assembly & Operation Manual INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing Skymaster arf pro Super Sabre! 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 com- pany 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 Super Sabre 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 FUELLED MODEL BY THE LEADING EDGE BY YOURSELF! The leading edges will crack and delami- nate. -
Page 6: Tool List
Assembly & Operation Manual Tools and Adhesives Tools etc: This is a fairly quick and easy plane to build, for a jet model, not requiring difficult techniques or special equip- ment, but even the building of Skymaster aircraft requires some suitable tools! You will probably have all these tools in your workshop anyway, but if not, they are available in all good hobby shops, or hardware stores like "Home Depot"... -
Page 7: Health
Assembly & Operation Manual HEALTH Use a mask (available at auto paint stores) to protect from inhaling the glass or carbon fiber dust. Use this mask whenever you are sanding or cutting fiberglass or carbon fiber materials. Use a charcoal filter paint mask (available at auto paint supply stores) when spraying any primer or paint. -
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 con- trol! Throughout this manual we make use of various types of servos and radio equipment! We have used JR equipment during the installation process. -
Page 9: Kit Contents
Kit Contents Assembly & Operation Manual F100F ARF PRO Glass Contents: 1. Right wing including L/G + Doors installed. Include flap + aileron (F100F01) 2. Left wing including L/G + Doors installed. Include flap + aileron (F100F02) 3. Canopy frame (F100F03) 4. -
Page 10: Optional Parts
Assembly & Operation Manual OPTIONAL PARTS Sabre drop tanks. Sabre pylons. Photo 1 3 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 (3) 5.4L... - Page 11 Assembly & Operation Manual Servo mounting hardware Photo 8 Bolts & Accessory pack Photo 9 Belcrank wire Belcranks (3) Photo 10 Photo 11 Rudder pushrod set Photo 12 Tygon Tubing Tank Hardware Photo 13 Photo 14 P-11...
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Page 12: Control Linkages
Assembly & Operation Manual CONTROL LINKAGES Flaps : 80mm (2) Aileron : 75mm (2) Elevator : 100mm (2) Rudder : 230mm Steering: 50mm Note: Prototype & production lengths may vary. Photo 15 WINGS NOTE: Make sure to have some sort of protective foam on the work bench. This will protect the paint surface from unwanted dents. - Page 13 Assembly & Operation Manual Photo 18 Photo 17 Fit 2 L-shape servo brackets to 2 x JR DS8511 (flap + aileron) servos. All servos must be mounted with horns facing up. For the flaps and ailerons the horn must be furthest from the control surface and the two servos must be mirrored.
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Page 14: Stabilizers
Assembly & Operation Manual STABILIZERS NOTE: Make sure to have some sort of protective foam on the work bench. This will protect the paint surface from unwanted dents. Assemble both stabilizers simultane- ously. All linkages are hidden. Mark √ each step. Photo 19 Photo 20 ... -
Page 15: Fin & Rudder
Assembly & Operation Manual FIN & RUDDER 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. Locate all parts needed for this section. ... -
Page 16: Fuselage
Assembly & Operation Manual FUSELAGE Make sure you have a good stand for fuselage. You will need to assemble the rest of the Sabre on this stand. Locate the 4 x M5 bolts and washers for fuselage. Align fuselage and secure with 4 bolts. Check fit all around seem for sound joined. -
Page 17: Tailpipe
Assembly & Operation Manual TAIL PIPE Dril holes in mounting lugs of tail pipe. Make 90 degree bend in each mounting lug. Slide tail pipe through nose into position. Note: The rear of pipe must just exit the rear former by 25mm. ... -
Page 18: Fuel Diagram
Assembly & Operation Manual FUEL CELL DIAGRAM Photo 38 P-18... -
Page 19: Air System
Assembly & Operation Manual AIR SYSTEM There are 2 options available for the air system: Mechanical or Electronic. For mechanical you will need 3 x 2 way and 1 x 1way valve with 4 servos and sequencer. For electronic you will need 1 x EV5U and 1 x EV2U. ... -
Page 20: Air Diagram
Assembly & Operation Manual For scale functions such as speed brake and sliding canopy you will require addi- tional 2 way electronic valves. The main doors in the fuselage will stay close before and after retraction. This can easily be programmed with EV5U. Photo 41 2 way AIR DIAGRAM... -
Page 21: Turbine Installation
Assembly & Operation Manual TURBINE INSTALLATION Please follow the instructions supplied with your turbine. Secure turbine to turbine rail via hatch of fuselage. Leave gap of 25mm between NGV and tailpipe. Run all turbine wires and power cables on opposite side of servo wires. -
Page 22: Cockpit & Canopy
Assembly & Operation Manual COCKPIT AND CANOPY (white) Cut the epoxy glass and leave only canopy frames. Sand and file frames. Paint the frame. Trace the shape of canopy and cut to fit. Glue with canopy glue. NB—when glueing glass to frame it is important to do so with frame fitted to fuselage. -
Page 23: Equipment Installation Into The Sabre Arf
Assembly & Operation Manual EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION INTO SABRE Equipment installation is a personal venture. There is one golden rule: Do it as neat and logical as possible! This will make faultfinding and service of components eas- ier. The Sabre basically consist of 6 circuits! 1. -
Page 24: 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. When inserting the main spar into wing, make sure it only enters the amount required. - Page 25 Assembly & Operation Manual Take-Off Do some taxi tests before your flight! Make sure you are familiar with all settings and make sure the model track straight on the ground without rudder input. F100 have very good ground handling with wide main gears. Choose a fine day for the maiden flight.
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Page 26: Optional Scale Parts
Assembly & Operation Manual OPTIONAL SCALE PARTS The following items are available from Details4Scale. Please contact them on their online web store: www.details4scale.com Scale light system Bombs and missile rack Parachute system P-26...
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