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1/5 Scale Almost-Ready-To-Fly RC Jet
Spesifications
Type
: T.A.V.S ARF PRO
Scale : 1/5
Length : 131.4": (3338mm)
Span
: 52.6": (1336mm)
Weight : 19—21 Kg (40-44Lbs)
Engine : 17—18 Kg
Radio : 12 Channel 8—12 servo's)
The F-104 G by Skymaster
Thank you very much for purchasing our Skymaster ARF PRO F-104. 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. Many scale options are
included with your model including very scale speed brakes. 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
Assembly and operations manual
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- Page 1 The F-104 G by Skymaster Thank you very much for purchasing our Skymaster ARF PRO F-104. 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 F104 ARF........................4 HANDLING & TRANSPORTING .......................5 LIVE HINGE ……………………………..………..................5 TOOL LIST..............................6 HEALTH…..............................7 GENERAL ASSEMBLY TECHNIQUES....................…7 RADIO EQUIPMENT & ACCESSORIES…………….................8 KIT CONTENTS…….……………...................... -
Page 3: Introduction
INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing Skymaster arf pro F104! 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 F104 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
Always support these structures on clean soft foam rubber. LIVE HINGE Skymaster utilize this system of hinging control surfaces because it is a very strong hinge system and is accomplished at the factory. Occasionally, because of climatic changes, the bottom surfaces may “catch” or inter- fere with control travel surface actuation. -
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 F104 will require extension leads! Please use high quality extension leads. -
Page 9: Kit Contents
Assembly & Operation Manual Kit Contents Photo A F104 ARF PRO Contents: Picture A Fuselage front, middle & rear section including fin & nose cone & tail cone. Nose gear + Main gear + door s installed + speed brake installed Wings left and right &... -
Page 10: Optional Parts
Assembly & Operation Manual OPTIONAL PARTS Scale tail cone feathers 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 4.5L... - Page 11 Assembly & Operation Manual Servo mounting hardware Photo 8 Bolts & Accessory pack Photo 9 Scale nose doors Carbon Bypass Photo 10 Photo 11 L/G hydrolic 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 Ailerons : 100mm Elevator : 345mm Slat : 55mm Flaps : 70mm Rudder : 180mm 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 NOTE: The prototype model was flown with internal linkages. The installation in this man- ual shows internal linkages for ailerons. You can also change it to outside linkages. Photo 17 Photo 18 Locate all items needed to complete wings. Fit 2 L-shape servo brackets to 2 x JR DS8911 aileron servos.
- Page 14 Assembly & Operation Manual Photo 19 Photo 20 Fit servo horn to 8911 flap servo. Centre servo and do setup for travel with TX. Secure the servo to root flap rib. Use 4 screws. Mill slot in trailing edge of wing . This slot for pushrod.
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Page 15: Stabilizers
Assembly & Operation Manual STABILIZER (T-TAIL) NOTE: Make sure to have some sort of protective foam on the work bench. This will protect the paint surface from unwanted dents. We suggest fit the stabilizer before join- ing the fuselage. This will require less space. Mark √ each step. Make up elevator pushrod. -
Page 16: Rudder
Assembly & Operation Manual 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. Make up rudder pushrods (2). Fit wire belcrank in position. -
Page 17: Fuselage Rear And Front
Assembly & Operation Manual FUSELAGE REAR & FRONT Make sure you have a good stand for fuselage. You will need to assemble the rest of the F104 on this stand. The f104 rear section is design for easy removal during transport. Before joining the fuselage it is necessary to tidy up the servo wires. -
Page 18: Fuselage Centre
Assembly & Operation Manual FUSELAGE CENTRE Fit the ventral fin centre bottom of fuselage. Some models have 2 ventral fins before LG. Check operation of gear and doors. Fit loctite and check all bolts and screws. Photo 39 Run air lines and servo wires through fuselage. Secure pipe in position and glue end of pipe with sili- con glue to former. -
Page 19: Fuel Diagram
Assembly & Operation Manual FUEL CELL DIAGRAM Photo 44 P-19... -
Page 20: Air System
Assembly & Operation Manual AIR SYSTEM There are 2 options available for the air system: Mechanical or Electronic. For mechanical you will need 4 x 2 way and 1 x 1way valve with 5 servos and sequencer. For electronic you will need 1 x EV5U and 2 x EV2U. The f104 combines air and hydraulic fluid to operate the landing gear. -
Page 21: Air Diagram
Assembly & Operation Manual For scale functions such as speed brake and sliding canopy you will require addi- tional 2 way electronic valves. Photo 48 2 way AIR DIAGRAM Photo 49 Diagram for retracts P-21... -
Page 22: Turbine Installation
Assembly & Operation Manual TURBINE INSTALLATION Please follow the instructions supplied with your turbine. Secure turbine to turbine rail via hatch. Leave a gap of 25mm between NGV and tailpipe. Run all turbine wires and power cables on opposite side of servo wires. Always secure all wires in harness. -
Page 23: Cockpit & Canopy
Assembly & Operation Manual COCKPIT AND CANOPY (after painting) Photo 53 Photo 54 Cut cockpit to fit fuselage. Check that nose gear clear cockpit when retracted. Secure rear of cockpit with 2 screws. Check that canopy cleat the cockpit. Trim if needed. After painting—fit glass. -
Page 24: Equipment Installation Into The F104 Arf
Assembly & Operation Manual EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION INTO F104 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 F104 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. When inserting the main spar into wing, make sure it only enters the amount required. -
Page 26: Optional Cg Modify
Taxi back and do necessary adjustments to customize F104 for your need! We at Skymaster wish you many happy flights with your F104 Starfighter! Add some landing lights and your F104 will be just like real thing. Anton Lin and Skymaster Team! - Page 27 Assembly & Operation Manual OPTIONAL CG MODIFICATION The original setup has a thrust line of between 5-7 degrees. To change this thrust like to 2 degrees you need to do following: Photo 57 Photo 58 Raise the turbine by 40mm ...
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