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Assembly and Operational Instructions Manual
Designer and test pilot : Anton Lin
Instruction Manual : Morné Nortier
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
Tech support : morne.m@pixie.co.za
For any further information and updates please visit www.skymasterjet.com
SM © 2008
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- Page 1 Assembly and Operational Instructions Manual Designer and test pilot : Anton Lin Instruction Manual : Morné Nortier 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 Tech support : morne.m@pixie.co.za For any further information and updates please visit www.skymasterjet.com SM ©...
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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 ……………..........................8 COMPOSITE PARTS……………..........................9 OPTIONAL PARTS………………………………………..................10 CONTROL LINKAGES ............................11 WINGS..................................11 STABILIZERS.................................13 FIN &... -
Page 3: Introduction
INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing Skymaster arf Viperjet! 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 Viper arf 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
Assembly & Operation Manual TOOL LIST Perma-Grit sanding blocks Perma-Grit small files X-Acto Razor Saw X-Acto hobby knife Carbide Cutters (5/pk) Set of ball end hex wrenches Dremel Drum Sander Dremel cut-off discs and mandrel Dremel tool A good set of small Phillips and slot end screwdrivers Steel ruler Pin vise to hold 1/16”... -
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
Assembly & Operation Manual Radio Equipment Failure to use the recommended servos, output arms, extensions, and hardware may re- sult 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 another manufacturer, please use equipment with similar specifications! The Viper will require extension leads! Please use high quality extension leads. -
Page 9: Composite Parts
Assembly & Operation Manual COMPOSITE PARTS Photo 1 Viper fuselage Viper Canopy Viper Gear Doors (3) Viper Ventral Fins (2) Viper UHF Antenna Viper Turbine Hatch Viper Main Spar Viper Stab Spar (2) Photo 1 Photo 2 Viper Left Wing Viper Right Wing Viper Winglets (2) Photo 2... -
Page 10: Optional Parts
Assembly & Operation Manual OPTIONAL PARTS Viper L/G feature oil damped oleos, air inflatable tyres & Dual disc brakes. The L/G come factory assembled and oleo pressure is factory set. Photo 4 3 x Air Tanks 1 x Retract Valve 2 x Filler &... -
Page 11: Control Linkages
Assembly & Operation Manual CONTROL LINKAGES Flaps : 95mm Aileron : 75mm Elevator : 65mm Rudder : 85mm Steering: 55mm Photo 11 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 12 Assembly & Operation Manual Fit 2 L-shape servo brackets to 2 x JR DS8511. The 2 servo’s must be mounted back to back with servo horn closets to TE of wing. Secure servo horns and centre servo’s with TX. ...
- Page 13 Drill hole in door to fit pushrod bracket. (parts not supplied by Photo 21 Photo 22 Skymaster) (Mark location of bracket after you have establish the correct location. Fit other bracket around oleo. Make up pushrod link between oleo and door. Retract LG.
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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. On prototype elevator servos were installed in fuselage. It was later changed to installation below. -
Page 15: Fin & Rudder
Assembly & Operation Manual Fit pushrod. Check operation of control surface and adjust both elevators the same. (The installation must be a mirror image of each other) Insert stabilizer spars & bolt stabs in position. NB: During testing of the Viper I installed elevator Photo 29 servos in 3 different positions. -
Page 16: Ventral Fins
Assembly & Operation Manual Slide fin in position and secure with bolt. Fit pushrod. Check operation of control surface and adjust rudder pushrod for centre. Fin can be removed for transport via hole in fuselage. Photo 33 VENTRAL FINS NOTE: Make sure to have some sort of protective foam on the work bench. -
Page 17: Fuselage
Assembly & Operation Manual FUSELAGE Make sure you have a good stand for fuselage. Once the nose wheel and ventral fins are installed it is very difficult to handle on a flat surface. You will need to assemble the rest of the Viper on this stand. -
Page 18: Tailpipe
Assembly & Operation Manual Trim nose door to fit. Turn fuselage right side up and glue 3 x door hinges to fuselage. Glue door cylinder mount to fuselage and secure door cylinder. Note color code of air tubing. ... -
Page 19: Fuel Cells
Assembly & Operation Manual FUEL CELLS The fuel system is very important. A good installation will ensure trouble free operation and no flame outs due to air bubbles. Make use of an air trap. We recommend BVM UAT. Rinse tanks and make sure no foreign objects from manufacturing process stayed behind in tank. -
Page 20: Fuel Diagram
Assembly & Operation Manual FUEL CELL DIAGRAM Photo 49 P-20... -
Page 21: Turbine Installation
Assembly & Operation Manual TURBINE INSTALLATION Please follow the instructions supplied with your turbine. Secure turbine to turbine rail via hatch at bottom 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: Air System
Assembly & Operation Manual AIR SYSTEM Glue the air tanks with silicon behind the fuel tanks. I have installed the 2 large tanks for operation of gears ,doors and brakes. Fit the 2 filler valves and 2 pressure gauges onto accessory tray. -
Page 23: Air Diagram
Assembly & Operation Manual For scale door installation the Viper require additional 2 way electronic valves. The main doors in the fuselage will stay close before and after retraction. This can eas- ily be programmed with EV5U. Photo 56 2 way Photo 57 1 way... -
Page 24: Cockpit & Canopy
Assembly & Operation Manual COCKPIT AND CANOPY Trace the shape of rear canopy and cut balsa to fit. Glue and paint. Cut rear cockpit front to fit over bulk head. (photo 60) Cut rear cockpit to clear upper tank Photo 59 Photo 60 fittings. -
Page 25: Equipment Installation Into The Viper Arf
Assembly & Operation Manual EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION INTO VIPERJET Equipment installation is a personal ven- ture. There is one golden rule: Do it as neat and logical as possible! This will make faultfinding and service of compo- nents easier. The Viper basically consist of 6 circuits! 1. -
Page 26: 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. ... - Page 27 Taxi back and do necessary adjustments to customize Viper for your need! We at Skymaster wish you many happy flights with your Viper! Put some smoke and landing lights and you will be centre of attention at your next air show!
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