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1/5.25 Scale Almost-Ready-To-Fly RC Jet
Type
: 1/5.25 Scale T.A.V.S ARF PRO
Length : 92.2": (2342mm)
Span
: 84": (2238mm)
Weight : 28—38Lbs ( 13—18 Kg)
Engine : 22—32Lbs (10—14 Kg) trust
Radio : 12 Channel (10—12 servo's)
The Grumman F9F "Panther" by Skymaster
Thank you very much for purchasing our Skymaster ARF PRO PANTHER. Please note that the photos in this
instruction manual show certain views from the prototypes. The instruction manual is same for Panther and
Cougar models. 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 brake, 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 : skymasterjets@263.net
Technical support : morne.m@pixie.co.za
Assembly and operations manual
Spesifications F9F Panther
SM © 2012
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- Page 1 The Grumman F9F “Panther” by Skymaster Thank you very much for purchasing our Skymaster ARF PRO PANTHER. Please note that the photos in this instruction manual show certain views from the prototypes. The instruction manual is same for Panther and Cougar models.
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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............................15 FIN &... -
Page 3: Introduction
INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing Skymaster arf pro Panther! 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 Phanter 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. A good automotive spray painter should also be able to mix and supply the correct samples for 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 interfere with control travel surface actuation. -
Page 6: Tool List
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
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 manufacturing 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 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... -
Page 10: Optional Parts
Assembly & Operation Manual OPTIONAL PARTS Tip Tanks (2) Photo 1 4 x Air Tanks 5 x Air Tubing Photo 2 Fuel Tank (2) 4L Landing gear Photo 3 Photo 4 Airpower Optional 5 in 1 Electronic Valve & Sequencer Control Brake, Gear and Doors Photo 5 Stainless Steel Tail... - Page 11 Assembly & Operation Manual Horn & Pushrod set Hardware pack Photo 9 Photo 8 Oleo oil and pressure kit Photo 10 Carbon Bypass Control Valves Photo 11 Photo 12 Pin Hinges & L-Brackets Photo 13 Quick Disconnects Tank Hardware Photo 14 Photo 15 P-11...
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Page 12: Control Linkages
Assembly & Operation Manual CONTROL LINKAGES Flaps : 75mm (2) Aileron : 80 mm (2) Elevator : 80mm (2) Rudder : 55 mm (2) Steering: 55mm Sp / Board : 85 mm (2) Photo 16 WINGS NOTE: Make sure to have some sort of protective foam on the work bench. - Page 13 Assembly & Operation Manual Secure extension wire. Use safety clips on joint. Mask off area for aileron horn. Draw a line perpendicular to hinge line. Mark off area for aileron horn. Photo 19 Draw a line on hinge line when aileron is in down position.
- Page 14 Assembly & Operation Manual Fit 2 x L-brackets to 8511 servos. Secure servo horn to servo and set travel with TX. Fit servo to ply mount with horn facing up. Photo 23 Draw line perpendicular to hinge line and mark location of flap horn. Secure pushrod to servo horn.
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Page 15: Stabilizers
Assembly & Operation Manual STABILIZER 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. Photo 27 Photo 28 Photo 29 Fit 4 x L-brackets to 2 x 8511 servos. Servo‟s mirror image of each other. Fit servo horns and adjust travel and sub-trim with TX. -
Page 16: Fin & Rudder
Assembly & Operation Manual FIN STAB & 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. Photo 33 Photo 34 Photo 35 Fit DS8711 servo to mount and drill 4 pilot holes. - Page 17 Assembly & Operation Manual Photo 39 Photo 40 Photo 41 Trial fit rudder to fin. Check clearance for belcrank. The rudder hinge is 2 pieces of piano wire. One piece from top and other piece from bottom. NOTE : ( I have found that on my kit to much slop in hole for piano wire. I made a bush for each hinge) Slide the piano wire into place.
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Page 18: Fuselage
Assembly & Operation Manual FUSELAGE Photo 45 Photo 46 Photo 44 Go through all bolts. Undo and locktide in position. Centre a DS8911 servo and install long control horn. Cut the web on servo lug for flush fit. Fit servo into mount with horn facing down and centered. Make pushrod using ball links. -
Page 19: 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 hatch into position. Silicon belmouth to pipe. Photo 51 Install bottom bypass and check fit to inlet duct and pipe. -
Page 20: Fuel Diagram
Assembly & Operation Manual FUEL CELL DIAGRAM Photo 56 P-20... -
Page 21: 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. Most of the plumbing are factory done. -
Page 22: Air Diagram
Assembly & Operation Manual For scale functions on L/G you will 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 together with EV5U. Photo 60 2 way AIR DIAGRAM Photo 61Diagram for retracts P-22... -
Page 23: 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 24: Cockpit & Canopy
Assembly & Operation Manual COCKPIT AND CANOPY (after painting) If glass was not fitted—trace the shape of canopy and cut to fit. Glue with canopy glue. Make sure you glue canopy glass while frame is installed in fuselage. If glue outside of fuselage—the frame may distort. -
Page 25: Equipment Installation Into The Panther
Assembly & Operation Manual EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION INTO PANTHER 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 Panther 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. When inserting the main spar into wing, make sure it only enters the amount required. - Page 27 Nose high landings are easy with a very effective stab. Taxi back and do necessary adjustments to customize Panther for your need! We at Skymaster wish you many happy flights with your Panther! Add some scale op- tions like missiles and landing lights to compliment a very fine model.
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