Skymaster ARF PLUS PRO F4 C/E PHANTOM Assembly And Operation Manual

Skymaster ARF PLUS PRO F4 C/E PHANTOM Assembly And Operation Manual

1/6 scale almost-ready-to-fly rc jet

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1/6 Scale Almost-Ready-To-Fly RC Jet
Spesifications
Type
: T.A.V.S ARF PRO
Scale : F4 C/E 1/6
Length : 123.5": (3120mm) "C"
130" : (3300mm) "E"
Weight : 25—30Kg
Radio : 12 Ch ( 8—12servo's)
The F-4"Phantom" by Skymaster
The 1/6 F4 CD/E produced by Skymaster is the result of years of R&D work and excessive testing. We are proud
that you have decided to buy the best ARF 1/6 F4 in the market today. We hope you enjoy your F4! Please note
that the photos show certain views from the prototypes. Some pictures will show F4C and some F4E! Some modi-
fications and upgrades might have taken place by the release of the model. We have tried to produce a very scale
replica of the Hornet. Many scale options are included with your model including operating canopy, speed brakes,
spoilers and ordinance kit. 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 hesi-
tate 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
Assembly and operations manual
Span
Turbine: 1 x 21—31 Kg (single)
SM © 2017
: 82.7 ": (2100mm)
2 x 12—16 Kg (twin)

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  • Page 1 The F-4“Phantom” by Skymaster The 1/6 F4 CD/E produced by Skymaster is the result of years of R&D work and excessive testing. We are proud that you have decided to buy the best ARF 1/6 F4 in the market today. We hope you enjoy your F4! Please note that the photos show certain views from the prototypes.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Assembly & Operation Manual Index: INTRODUCTION............................3 DISCLAIMER..............................3 WARNING…...............................3 ARF PAINT..............................4 FINISHING YOUR F4 ARF........................4 HANDLING & TRANSPORTING .......................5 TOOL LIST..............................6 HEALTH…..............................7 GENERAL ASSEMBLY TECHNIQUES....................…7 RADIO EQUIPMENT & ACCESSORIES…………….................8 KIT CONTENTS…….…………….......................9 OPTIONAL PARTS………………..………………..................10 WINGS …………………………………………………………………………………………………………...12 RUDDER FIN............................13 STABILIZER.............................14 FUSELAGE REAR..…………………..................,,.... 15 FUSELAGE JOINT..………………………………………………………………………………………….16 FUEL CELLS…………………………………………………………………………………………………...…16 FUEL DIAGRAM………………………….………………………………………………………………………17...
  • Page 3: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing Skymaster arf pro F4! 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 pro- duce 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 F4 arf pro model was applied out of the mold. 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! The prototype was flown using MKS servos with powerbox bus system! If you make use of another manufacturer, please use equipment with similar specifica- tions! For JR we recommend DS8911HV servos.
  • Page 9: Kit Contents

    Assembly & Operation Manual Kit Contents Picture A F4 ARF PRO Contents: Picture A Fuselage front, middle and rear section. Fin + Rudder & tail cone. Nose gear + Main gear + doors installed Wings left and right + flaps + ailerons Wing tips left and right Elevator Canopy assembly + glass...
  • Page 10: Optional Parts

    Assembly & Operation Manual OPTIONAL PARTS Metal rods for elevator 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 Photo 2 Fuel Tank Accessory Set...
  • Page 11 Assembly & Operation Manual L/G hydrolic set Photo 8 Metal horns Photo 10 Tank Hardware Photo 9 Photo 11 LG Set + UAT Photo 12 Photo 13 Photo 14 Orbinance & Pylons P-11...
  • Page 12: Wings

    Assembly & Operation Manual WINGS 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 wings simultaneously. Mark √ each step. The F4 have a 4 piece wing. Centre wing halves are joined by mail spar and then bolted to fuselage and holds the landing gear, flaps and ailerons.
  • Page 13: Rudder Fin

    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. No play must be present. Mark √ each step. Photo 17 Photo 18 Fit horn to servo and centre servo.
  • Page 14: Stabilizer

    Assembly & Operation Manual ELEVATOR NOTE: Use some protective foam on the work bench to protect the paint surface from unwanted dents. Mark √ each step. Photo 20 Photo 21 Photo 22 Assemble elevator belcrank assembly. Secure the assembly to moving stab. Use 4 bolts with washers and lock nuts. Secure 4 L-brackets to the 2 MKS elevator servos.
  • Page 15: Fuselage Rear

    Assembly & Operation Manual FUSELAGE REAR Photo 24 Before joining the fuselage it is necessary to tidy up the servo wires. Make sure wires are secure and will not touch the tailpipe. Use quick disconnects between front and rear fuselage. Check operation of rudder and elevator Install the elevator wipers.
  • Page 16: Fuselage Joint

    Assembly & Operation Manual LANDING GEAR Photo 29 Photo 27 Photo 28 Gear is part of centre wing section. Check operation of main gear and doors. All factory fitted. Root all air pipes and servo wires neatly to front Photo 30 of fuselage.
  • Page 17: Fuel Diagram

    Assembly & Operation Manual FUEL CELL DIAGRAM Photo 33 P-17...
  • Page 18: Air System

    Assembly & Operation Manual AIR SYSTEM: You will need 2 x 2way and 1x 1way + sequencer for doors and brakes. You will need 3 x 2 way for operating canopy and lock. All work done at factory. Glue the air tanks (3) with silicon Use quick connectors on fuselage joints to help with break up of model.
  • Page 19: Air Diagram

    Assembly & Operation Manual For scale functions such as opening canopy you will require additional 2 way electronic valves. Photo 36 AIR DIAGRAM Photo 37 P-19...
  • Page 20: Turbine Installation

    Assembly & Operation Manual TURBINE INSTALLATION NOTE: 3 versions can be ordered. 1. Single MID 2. Twin Tail 3. Twin MID. Mid turbine can only be removed once the bottom wing removed. Access hatch for monitor startup only. Photo 38 Photo 39 Photo 40 Photo 41...
  • Page 21: Cockpit & Canopy

    Assembly & Operation Manual COCKPIT AND CANOPY (after painting) Photo 42 Photo 43 NOTE : The opening canopy is option. It can be ordered. All work done by factory. You will need to install the 3 x 2way valves and sequencer to operate canopy cylinders. Cut cockpit to fit fuselage and front nose gear.
  • Page 22: Equipment Installation Into The F4 Arf

    Assembly & Operation Manual EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION INTO F4 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 easi- er. The F4 basically consist of 7 circuits! 1.
  • Page 23: 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 in- to a model. Therefore, these notes are intended only to assist that experience. TRAVEL MAX SETTINGS: F4 C/E 1.
  • Page 24 We suggest lower power and fly landing circuit and land. Only extend LG and flaps on a long final once F4 is lined up with the runway. We at Skymaster wish you many happy flights with your F4! Add some landing lights and load those weapons.
  • Page 25: Ordinance

    Assembly & Operation Manual Ordinance Photo 46 Skymaster produce a set of ordinance. It can be ordered painted or unpainted. All ordinance are slide fit for easy removal. All hard points and slots factory installed! P-25...

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