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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Specifications
Wingspan...................31in
Length.......................41.75in
Wing Area..................615 sq in
Propeller.....................9 x 6
©2011 ToughJets, LLC Kittery, ME
TM
Weight.................2 lb
Radio............3 channel
Motor............Brushless
Battery...11.1v 2200mah 25c
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Page 1: Instruction Manual
INSTRUCTION MANUAL Specifications Wingspan……………….31in Weight……………..2 lb Length…………………..41.75in Radio………...3 channel Wing Area………………615 sq in Motor………...Brushless Propeller…………………9 x 6 Battery…11.1v 2200mah 25c ©2011 ToughJets, LLC Kittery, ME Page 1 of 22... -
Page 2: Kit Contents
KIT CONTENTS (1) Wing (4) 3mm X 12mm Bolts (1) Fuselage (4) 3mm X 14mm Bolts (2) Nacelles (8) 3mm Lock Nuts (1) Battery box spacer (4) Flat washers (2) Vertical stabilizers (2) Control horns, (4) for T-14V (1) Canopy (2) Clevis, (4) for T-14V (1) Canopy hinge (2) Push rods, (4) for T-14V... -
Page 3: Tools And Supplies Required
The ToughJets T-14 was designed by life-long RC modeler Wayne Roberts to be the highest performing fun scale RC propjet on the market. You’ll find the T-14 has an enormous flight envelope. It’s capable of 60+mph, it’s highly aerobatic, yet it lands at near zero ground speed in the slightest of headwinds. -
Page 4: Additional Equipment Required
9X6 Master airscrew standard nitro prop (NOTE: not pusher prop) EXPLODED VIEW Use this exploded view to help guide you through the assembly of the major components of your ToughJets T-14 ©2011 ToughJets, LLC Kittery, ME Page 4 of 22... - Page 5 LET’S BEGIN BUILDING It is strongly suggested you review the drawings, photos and captions to familiarize yourself with the design and construction of the model. Before beginning construction, you will want to decide whether to paint or cover the foam parts with heat shrink film such as EconoKote, or packaging tape.
- Page 6 WING / NACELLE / FUSELAGE ASSEMBLY Lay wing on a flat surface, bottom side up. Clean the bottom of the wing with rubbing This is the side with the hinge slots and alcohol before gluing crease. Apply 5 minute epoxy to top of nacelle on Carefully align nacelle with leading edge and flat section only.
- Page 7 Be sure that the nacelle is properly aligned Ensure the nacelle is parallel and 90 degrees with crease to prop slot in wing. You have some time to make slight adjustments before epoxy cures but move quickly. Hold the nacelle in place until the five- Repeat the steps to attach the second minute epoxy cures, check that nacelle is nacelle to the wing.
- Page 8 Now apply 5-minute epoxy to the slanted Press both nacelles to leading edge of the sections on both nacelles. wing applying pressure on a smooth flat surface for 5 minutes until the epoxy cures Turn the wing over, measure and mark on Apply 5 minute epoxy to both side of the top the center of the wing fuselage wing slot.
- Page 9 Epoxy 2 dowels into the flutes of each Twist a 1/8-inch drill bit in Vertical stabilizer vertical stabilizers. Position the dowels 1½” dowel holes to clear out foam to for dowels and 4 ½” from the trailing edge. Leave about 1 ½” of dowel exposed Place Vertical stabilizer in wing at this time Repeat steps for other side.
- Page 10 Apply a little 5 minute epoxy to the 3mm carbon fiber shaft, then insert it in a wing flute approximately 6 ½ inches behind the prop slot (see photo) ©2011 ToughJets, LLC Kittery, ME Page 10 of 22...
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Page 11: Motor Assembly
MOTOR ASSEMBLY Drill holes in motor mount to accommodate Drill (4) 1/8 inch holes in mount to attach your brushless motor. mount to wing Bolt motor to mount with 3mm x 12mm bolts Line up motor and propeller with propeller included. - Page 12 Mark and drill holes for motor wires Motor mount and wire holes. Bolt motor in place on wing using 4. 3mmX Bolt mount through wing and Coroplast® 14mm bolts, nuts and washers included. stiffener don’t over tighten bolts. (BOTTOM Prop slot can be trimmed if necessary. (TOP VIEW) VIEW) ©2011 ToughJets, LLC Kittery, ME...
- Page 13 CANOPY / BATTERY BOX ASSEMBLY Carefully trim the canopy to fit the fuselage. Cut the small piece of Coroplast® to fit the rear part of the canopy. Fit the Coroplast® to the canopy. Epoxy the Coroplast® piece and CA glue canopy hinge into place to the inside of the canopy, after painting the outside of the canopy.
- Page 14 Cut a slit ½ “ in front of the battery box for Test fit the hinge. Then glue into place. the canopy hinge. The hinged canopy will cover the battery box. Drill a small hole and glue magnet to the Coroplast at the rear of the canopy.
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Page 15: Radio System Installation
The canopy is now complete. Drill a hole the same size as the magnet near the battery box, position it such that it will align with the magnet on the canopy. Ensure the polarity of the magnet is such that they are attracted when the canopy is closed. - Page 16 Attach the control horn to the right elevon, Measure and cut the push rod to fit between don’t over tighten. the servo arm and control horn. Bend the cut end to accommodate the push Connect the push rod to the servo arm 2 rod keeper.
- Page 17 Outboard Elevon throws for the T-14V are the same as the T-14. (see page 16, 19 and 21) Center of gravity is still maintained at 11 ¼” to 11 ½” from the leading edge of wing add nose weight if necessary.
- Page 18 Servo wire exits on inside of nacelle. Cut slot in right nacelle for servo wire and extension single knife cut is sufficient here. Cut slot for electronic speed control wires, it Embed servo wire and extension. Repeat may be necessary to extend you electronic steps for left side speed control battery wires in order to reach battery connector exit.
- Page 19 Embed electronic speed control battery wires you can mount your receiver on top in slot. Use double sided tape to hold speed or next to your electronic speed control in place. control as shown in photo Use servo Y leads to route wires as shown in photo. Onc e wires are neatly placed they can be taped in place in the slots and to bottom of wing with clear packaging tape or vinyl tape to match the color of the wing.
- Page 20 Now you have a complete airplane that can be customized with decals tape or paint to your liking. You may want to cover the exposed flute holes in the leading edge of the wing and tail surfaces with tape. This is not necessary and does not affect the plane’s performance.
- Page 21 The battery box located on the front of the The foam filler block that is included uses plane is designed to accept 3-cell lipo 11.1 the rest of the space and locks the battery in volt 2200 mah battery. Measuring 4 inches place.
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Page 22: Before You Fly
The T-14 is very rugged and can take a lot of abuse however in extreme heat, the plastic can warp. Avoid leaving it in a hot car or storing it in a manner that distorts the wing or tail. Also in extreme cold this plastic may become stiff and brittle and lose some of its impact resistance.
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