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Oakdale F35 Joint Strike Fighter Assembly Instructions Manual

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F35 Joint Strike Fighter
Assembly Instructions
For .18-.25 Glow Ducted Fan Units
P/N 2060G, Rev C

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  • Page 1 F35 Joint Strike Fighter Assembly Instructions For .18-.25 Glow Ducted Fan Units P/N 2060G, Rev C...

  • Page 2: Specifications

    This plane is capable of high speeds. If you are uncertain of your ability or have never flown a radio controlled model aircraft before, please seek the help of an expert. Oakdale Aircraft strongly recommends you be a member of the AMA (Academy of Model Aeronautics).

  • Page 3: Bill Of Materials

    Nose Wheels, 1-1/4” (Great Planes/Dubro) 2025 Wheel Collar Set-1/8" (Dubro) 2026 ¼” x 1/8” Rare Earth Magnets 2027 Nose Wheel Steering Cable (ft) (Oakdale) 2029 6-32 wood screws (fan mounting) (Oakdale) 2030 Main Gear Straps (1/8") (Dubro) 2031 Pushrod (w/ clevis) (Dubro)

  • Page 4: Required To Complete

    Oakdale Aircraft F35 Construction Page 4 REQUIRED TO COMPLETE: Components: Ducted Fan Unit Radio Unit (4 Channel with Elevon Mixing or separate V-Tail Mixer Accessories: (3) Servo Wire Extensions (2 24”, 1 18”) V-Tail Electronic Mixer (if building with tailerons and do not have mixing capabilities)
  • Page 5 Oakdale Aircraft F35 Construction Page 5 Assembly Instructions for the F35 Joint Strike Fighter Note: During assembly of this model, you must at all times strive to keep the weight as low as possible. This kit has been designed to build easily and fly the same. Excess balsa, glue and any other components will only add to the weight and decrease the performance.
  • Page 6 Oakdale Aircraft F35 Construction Page 6 Using a rotary tool, remove the two face’s in the engine hatch compartment and engine hatch to allow clearance for the ducting. Leave approx 1/8-1/4” lip around the edge. TAILERON SERVO MOUNTS: Locate the taileron servo mount formers (2 F6’s, T1, T2).
  • Page 7 Oakdale Aircraft F35 Construction Page 7 Slide the taileron sub assembly into the fuselage until snug. Glue in place using epoxy. INTAKE DUCTING, ENGINE MOUNTS AND MAIN GEAR MOUNTS: Locate the following laser cut components: F3, F4, EM, MGM (or FMGM), F3-S, F4-S, and F4-S2 Glue F4-S and F4-S2 to former F4.
  • Page 8 Oakdale Aircraft F35 Construction Page 8 Trial fit the intake ducting into the fuselage ensuring each part is positioned as far forward as possible. If required, use a dremel rotary tool with a grinding wheel or a file to carefully remove any of the corner filler inside the fuselage so the intake slides in place to the end.
  • Page 9 Oakdale Aircraft F35 Construction Page 9 Trial fit former F4 in place with the Engine Mounts (EM) in place. Former F4 should be past the rearmost panel line of the main gear doors. If it is not, adjust the intakes and former F3.
  • Page 10 Oakdale Aircraft F35 Construction Page 10 Tape the two inlets together along the inside edge and temporarily fit it to the fan shroud. Trim the inlets as necessary to ensure a proper fit. Toki .18 Fan unit shown When satisfied with the fit between all of the intake and former components, prepare to glue them in place.
  • Page 11 Oakdale Aircraft F35 Construction Page 11 Follow up with a scrap piece of fiberglass cloth or 1/64” ply to cover the intake joints in the inside of the fuselage. When F3 has cured install former F4, and MGM’s. The EM’s can be positioned to help align the structure while the glue cures, but do not glue at this time.
  • Page 12 Oakdale Aircraft F35 Construction Page 12 When satisfied with the fit, disassembly the parts and prepare to mount the retracts. Trial fit your retract unit to the NGM to ensure the location and movement of the gear. Note: The retract unit is shown on top of the NGM for clarity.
  • Page 13 Oakdale Aircraft F35 Construction Page 13 Fixed Gear: Follow the same assembly procedure as the Retracts, but use Fixed Nose Gear Mounts (FNGM) in place of the NGM. The gear door can be removed or left in place. No Gear/Bungee Launch: On the bottom of the fuselage, mark a position 9”...
  • Page 14 Oakdale Aircraft F35 Construction Page 14 Canopy: If you are installing the vacuum formed clear canopy, cut out the canopy per the molded in framing lines. Canopy Hatch: Locate the rare earth magnets that will be used for the hatches.
  • Page 15 Oakdale Aircraft F35 Construction Page 15 Trial fit the canopy to the fuselage to ensure it snaps in place. Using the 3/16” dowel or small piece of ply, glue into the nose of the canopy a hatch to provide a lock at the front.
  • Page 16 Oakdale Aircraft F35 Construction Page 16 Using some scrap ply, glue to the hatch two tongues on the opposite side of the magnets. Mark the location of the tongues on the fuselage hatch flange and cut out. When the epoxy has fully cured attach the hatch in place to ensure a proper fit.
  • Page 17 Oakdale Aircraft F35 Construction Page 17 Measure back 5 5/8” from the leading edge of the wing and mark the foam core. Using a 90º square, mark the core 5 1/4” in. Using a razor knife or saw, remove the foam to fit the wing spar, using the marked line as a centerline.
  • Page 18 Oakdale Aircraft F35 Construction Page 18 Cut out the sheets. Repeat for the opposite surface sheet. Make sure that each sheet has the tape on the "outside" surface. Before mixing up your glue test fit the sheets and the cores in the cradles to make sure you have everything set correctly.
  • Page 19 Oakdale Aircraft F35 Construction Page 19 Note: There is washout built into the wing, so it may appear slightly twisted. After the wings have dried for 24 hours, remove them from the cradle and inspect. Cut the sheeting at the leading and trailing edge of the foam and flush with the edges being careful not to cut into the foam.
  • Page 20 Oakdale Aircraft F35 Construction Page 20 FIN CONSTRUCTION: Using the method described in the wing construction section, sheet the fins. Attach the leading edge and the tip blocks using 3/8” square balsa. Apply a 3/8" wide x 1/8” thick balsa strip to the base of the fin. Sand smooth to match the contour of the fin.
  • Page 21 Oakdale Aircraft F35 Construction Page 21 FIBERGLASSING: Note: The fiberglassing step can be omitted if you plan on finishing the flying surfaces with a Mylar covering (such as Monokote). If you plan on painting the model, fiberglassing is recommended. Start with the bottom surface.

  • Page 22: Wing Attachment

    Oakdale Aircraft F35 Construction Page 22 Repeat this procedure for the top surface. Sand the wing, removing any irregularities in the fiberglass. Be careful sanding. A couple hard strokes and you could be through the cloth and into the balsa. Sand the entire wing with 300 grit paper, then 400, then wet sand it with 600 grit.
  • Page 23 Oakdale Aircraft F35 Construction Page 23 TAILERON INSTALLATION: Position the taileron in place and mark the location for the hinge points. The hinge points can be located anywhere on the rear face of the fuselage and the taileron. Drill the location for the hinges Dry fit everything to ensure the taileron pivots properly without binding.

  • Page 24: Fan Installation

    Oakdale Aircraft F35 Construction Page 24 Mount the control horn to the bottom of the taileron into the hardwood block. Connect a pushrod between the control horn and the taileron servos. Adjust the taileron until smooth movement is achieved and the control throws are correct.
  • Page 25 Oakdale Aircraft F35 Construction Page 25 Attach a pushrod between the fan and throttle. Test it’s movement and adjust where necessary to ensure full throws each way. FIN ATTACHMENT: Trial fit the fin over the inscribed line on the rear of the fuselage.

  • Page 26: Gear Installation

    Oakdale Aircraft F35 Construction Page 26 When satisfied with the fit of both fins, use 30 minute epoxy with a microballons filler and apply to the base of the fins and to the holes. Attach the fins and hold in place using masking tape. Verify the correct angle using the fin angle guide.

  • Page 27: Electronics Installation

    Oakdale Aircraft F35 Construction Page 27 Servo/Valve Mount Air Tank Location Mount the control valve sub assembly to the fuselage using silicone adhesive (to permit easy removal if required) Using silicone adhesive, mount the air tank to the inside top of the fuselage directly behind the canopy (Note, the wall behind the canopy will have to be removed.
  • Page 28 Range check your radio and receiver prior to any flights. FLIGHT: If you have built your F35 per these instructions, you should have an aircraft with a great thrust to weight ratio. An important step that should be performed prior to any maiden flights is the motor/engine break in on all new engines.
  • Page 29 Page 29 THANK YOU: Thank you for purchasing the F35 Joint Strike Fighter model jet from Oakdale Aircraft. This model should provide you with many enjoyable flights. Should you ever have any questions, comments or concerns regarding this kit, or, if during construction, you...
  • Page 30 Oakdale Aircraft F35 Construction Page 30 APPENDIX A: Fixed Gear Bend Templates: Nose Gear: www.oakdaleaircraft.com...
  • Page 31 Oakdale Aircraft F35 Construction Page 31 APPENDIX A: Main Gear: Top Image = Front View Center Image = 3D View Bottom Image= Side View www.oakdaleaircraft.com...
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