Sky Master MIG 29 Quick start guide

Assembly and Operational Instructions Manual
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Manual by Morne Nortier

Index:
INTRODUCTION..................................................................................................................................................... 3
DISCLAIMER..............................................................................................................................................3
WARNING…...............................................................................................................................................3
ARF PAINT.................................................................................................................................................4
FINISHING YOUR WHITE MIG29 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 & RUDDER...................................................................................................................................................... 14
LANDING GEARS & DOORS…………………………………......................................................................... 15
TAIL PIPE CONVENTIONAL............................................................................................................................. 19
TAILPIPE & VECTOR NOZZLES……………………………………………….…………………………….20
FUEL CELLS…………………………………………………………………………………………………...…22
FUEL DIAGRAM…………………………………………………………………………………………………23
TURBINE INSTALLATION................................................................................................................................. 24
AIR SYSTEM ......................................................................................................................................................... 25
AIR DIAGRAM....................................................................................................................................................... 26
COCKPIT & CANOPY…...................................................................................................................................... 27
EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION INTO THE MIG29 ARF…………................................................................28
BEFORE YOU FLY................................................................................................................................................ 29
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing Skymaster MIG29! 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. Although we have made
every effort that this model was fit for shipping, we would like you to inspect the contends and call your
nearest dealer immediately if any defects or missing parts are spotted! This manual will allow you to du-
plicate the factory prototypes.
LIABILITY
You have acquired a kit, which can be assembled into a fully working R/C model when fitted out with
suitable accessories, as described in the instruction manual with the kit. However, as manufacturers, we
at Skymaster are not in a position to influence the way you build and operate your model, and we have
no control over the methods you use to install, operate and maintain the radio control system compo-
nents. For this reason we are obliged to deny all liability for loss, damage or costs which are incurred
due to the incompetent or incorrect application and operation of our products, or which are connected
with such operation in any way. Unless otherwise prescribed by binding law, the obligation of the Sky-
master company to pay compensation is excluded, regardless of the legal argument employed. This ap-
plies to personal injury, death, damage to buildings, loss of turnover and business, interruption of busi-
ness or other direct and indirect consequent damages. In all circumstances our total liability is limited to
the amount which you actually paid for this model.
BY OPERATING THIS MODEL YOU ASSUME FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR YOUR ACTIONS.
It is important to understand that Skymaster, is unable to monitor whether you follow the instructions
contained in this instruction manual regarding the construction, operation and maintenance of the air-
craft, nor whether you install and use the radio control system correctly. For this reason we at Skymaster
are unable to guarantee, or provide, a contractual agreement with any individual or company that the
model you have made will function correctly and safely. You, as operator of the model, must rely upon
your own expertise and judgement in acquiring and operating this model.
WARNING
This ‘jet’ aircraft is a high-end product and can create an enormous risk for both pilot and spectators, if
not handled with care, and used according to the instructions. Make sure that you operate your MIG29
according to the AMA rules, or those laws and regulations governing model flying in the country of use.
The engine, landing gear, servos, linkages and control surfaces have to be attached properly. Please
use only the recommended servos and accessories. Make sure that the ‘Centre of Gravity’ is located in
the recommended place. Use the nose heavy end of the CG range for your first flights. A tail heavy
plane can be an enormous danger for you and all spectators. Fix any weights, and heavy items like bat-
teries, very securely into the plane. Make sure that the plane is secured properly when you start the en-
gine. Have a helper hold your plane from the nose before you start the engine. Make sure that all spec-
tators are far behind, or far in front, of the aircraft when running up the engine. Make sure that you
range check your R/C system thoroughly before the 1st flight. It is absolutely necessary to range check
your complete R/C installation first WITHOUT the engine running. Leave the transmitter antenna re-
tracted, and check the distance you can walk before ‘fail-safe’ occurs. Then start the engine, run at
about half throttle and repeat this range check. Make sure that there is no range reduction before ‘fail-
safe’ occurs. If the range with engine running is less then with the engine off, please DON’T FLY at that
time. Make sure that your wing spar tube is not damaged. Check that the anti-rotation dowels for the
wings are not loose. Check that the wing, stab, fin and nose retaining bolts are tight. Please don’t ignore
our warnings, or those provided by other manufacturers. They refer to things and processes which, if
ignored, could result in permanent damage or fatal injury. Secure the plane before starting engine.
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ARF Paint
The color finish on your Skymaster MIG29 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.
If you have no experience in the use of these paints, it will be best to seek assistance.
Do not leave your model unprotected in the sun! always cover your model or park it in
the shade. Extreme temperatures will damage the paint!
Finishing Your All White MIG29 ARF
It is always best to fully assemble the model before painting. By doing so no damage
or glue prints will ruin the paint.
The all white model will have some release agent on the surfaces.
Use #1000 wet and dry paper to sand the entire model. Mould lines can be sanded
and filled using normal automotive fillers.
Please be extra careful when sanding near the hinge line! The hinges can easily be
damaged. When masking and painting please make sure the control surfaces are not
bend past 90—180 degrees extensively. This will cause the hinges to crack and may
cause flutter.
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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 FUELLED
MODEL BY THE LEADING EDGE BY YOURSELF! The leading edges will crack and delami-
nate. Full size jets have specially marked access points for the hooks of cranes!
Inspect your model before and after a rough landing. Make sure all parts are safe and sound.
Inspect model before and after transport. A sudden stop can easily cause an unnoticed dent!
The wings and tails are very flight worthy structures. They are light and extremely strong , how-
ever, they will dent if mishandled. 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. Should this happen, use a fine abrasive strip
to further bevel the L.E. of the control surface.
CAUTIONS: Do not apply any primer or paint to the underside of the main surface trail-
ing edge.
Prior to each flight, check that the ailerons and elevators actuate properly, up and
down.
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TOOL LIST
1. Perma-Grit sanding blocks
2. Perma-Grit small files
3. X-Acto Razor Saw
4. X-Acto hobby knife
5. Carbide Cutters (5/pk)
6. Set of ball end hex wrenches
7. Dremel Drum Sander
8. Dremel cut-off discs and mandrel
9. Dremel tool
10. A good set of small Phillips and slot end screwdrivers
11. Steel ruler
12. Pin vise to hold 1/16” drill bit
13. Soldering Iron
14. Solder
15. Cable ties
16. ZAP CA, epoxy, Aeropoxy
17. Microballoons
18. Resin mix
19. Polyester putty
20. Aeropoxy
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HEALTH
Use a mask (available at auto paint stores) to protect from inhaling the glass or carbon
fiber dust. Use this mask whenever you are sanding or cutting fiberglass or
carbon fiber materials. Use a charcoal filter paint mask (available at auto paint supply
stores) when spraying any primer or paint. Spray out of doors or in a properly vented
spray booth. Use safety glasses any time rotary tools, such as Dremel cut-off disc or
Perma-Grit cutters, are being used.
GENERALASSEMBLY TECHNIQUES
We recommend to wax the model before assembling. This will help protect the finish
from an epoxy finger print. Wax will not help for CA glues!
Extra glue, extra paint, extra resin will add up to a heavy model. Plan before you glue!
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.
Only use high quality adhesives such as the ZAP products from Pacer Technology.
For extremely high stress areas we recommend “Aeropoxy.” It is the strongest and
best gripping adhesive we have found.
If fuel or grease are on the surface, first clean with acetone or thinners.
Clean off all excess glue—excess glue is excess weight.
Always check the outside skin of the model to look for any glue residue and remove it
with Acetone before it cures. “Aeropoxy” is tough to remove once it has thoroughly
cured.
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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 MIG29 will require extension leads! Please use high quality extension leads. Make
use of ceramic non ferrite cores if leads exceeds 1 meter.
The trend nowadays is to use dual battery management systems and dual RX equip-
ment. With the introduction of 2.4 Ghz even quad RX systems are considered as nor-
mal for a jet model.
Always center and install the correct output arms while on the bench, once the servo is
in the aircraft access to the servo arm screw is sometimes limited. The JR Matchbox
makes this task very easy without using the complete radio system on the work bench.
Do not save any money when buying radio equipment. The price of servo’s are far
from the price of replacing the entire model.
REMEMBER: The best equipment is only as good as the weakest link. Ask yourself if this
servo or link or lead etc is worthy of my trust to protect my very large investment...
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COMPOSITE PARTS
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Mig29 Fuselage + Hatch + Canopy
Mig29 Nose Cone (radar dome)
Mig29 Nozzles (1pr)
Mig29 Tail Feathers (1pr)
Mig29 Left & Right Stabs
Mig29 Left & Right Fins incl Rudders
Mig29 Left & Right Wings incl Ailerons
Mig29 Gear Door Set
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OPTIONAL PARTS
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Mig29 L/G feature oil damped oleos,
self lock and unlocking cylinders, air
inflatable tyres & Dual disc brakes.
The L/G come factory assembled
and oleo pressure is factory set.
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
8 x T-pieces, 2 x 4 way
Pushrod Set
Mig29 Accessories
Fuel Tank (2)
Fuel Accessories.
Airpower Optional 5 in 1 Electronic
Valve & Sequencer
Control Brake, Gear and Doors
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Stainless Steel Tail
Pipe & Vectoring
(depend option)
Cockpit (2)
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CONTROL LINKAGES
Flaps : 75mm
Aileron : 65mm
Elevator : 65mm
Rudder : 85mm
Steering: 55mm
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. If you have chose to only use tailerons on your Mig29, Skip this
section. Glue flaps and ailerons permanently using aeropoxy. Make sure the control
surfaces are all lined up before glue set.
Remove servo covers
Inspect plywood mounts. Use CA to glue mounts if needed.
Check operation of Flaps and Ailerons.
Trim if needed. Make sure surfaces move freely.
Check Kevlar hinges for any cracks.
Trial fit wings to fuselage.
Cut slot in root for servo wires.
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Fit 2 L-shape servo brackets to 2 x JR DS8511.
The 2 servo’s must be mounted back to front
with servo horn closets to TE of wing.
Secure servo horns and centre servo’s with TX.
Secure 2 x extension wires. Use safety clips on joint.
Feed wire through ribs.
Secure servo’s to wing. Use 4 servo screws.
Draw a line perpendicular to hinge line.
Use masking tape to mask off area around control horns.
This will help with inserting glue in slots.
Mark location of horns. Make sure pivot point is directly
above hinge line.
Use Dremel to cut slot for control horns.
Use 30 minute epoxy to glue control horns
After epoxy cured, insert pushrods.
Cut slots in servo cover to clear servo horns.
Secure servo covers with 4 , 1mm set screws.
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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. If your stabs will act as elevons extra care should be taken when selecting ser-
vos and links. Make sure servos are not forced past its end points when max elevator
and aileron are applied. Mark √ each step.
Inspect the surface for any damage
Locate 2 x DS8711 servos and secure long HD
plastic servo horn to servo.
Connect both servos to RX and set up TX for
dual elevators or elevons. Centre both servos.
Secure servos to plywood mounts. Mirror
image.
Run extension wires in harness and secure
to formers. Note: It is very important that
wires do not touch tail pipe. Use protective
sleeve if you feel like it, although the proto-
type did not have.
If using Sullivan clevises you need to drill servo horn. STD holes will be too big and
flutter will occur. (Use bearing links for best results)
Insert Stab. Note that notch on shaft face bottom and plastic bearing between stab
and fuselage.
Secure stabilizer horn to shaft. Use loctide on bolts.
Fit Elevator pushrod, Use Sullivan safety clips.
Play on linkages will cause flutter and destroy your Mig! We recommend to mass
balance each elevator with 45 grams of lead.
Check operation if elevators.
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FIN & RUDDER
NOTE: Make sure you have some sort of protective foam on the work bench. This will
protect the paint surface from unwanted dents. Complete both fins simultaneously.
Mark √ each step.
Fit L-brackets to DS8411 servos. Note servo horn
face top and closets to trailing edge of fin. Installation
of fins must be mirror image of each other.
Remove servo cover. Inspect plywood mounts.
Trial fit servo into fin & make sure horn clear skin.
Drill 4 holes and secure servo to mounts.
Mark location of rudder horn. Mask off area.
Glue rudder horn in position. Check for free operation.
Install long servo horn and centre servo.
Cut slot in servo cover for horn.
Fit rudder links. Use Sullivan secure clips. Make sure all
angles are 90 degrees.
Secure extension wires inside fuselage. Make sure no
wires touch tail pipe.
Trial fit fin to fuselage. Test rudders to make sure no
binding on fuselage.
Secure fin with bolts to fuselage.
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NOSE GEAR & DOORS
NOTE: If you have purchased the ARF PLUS PRO KIT proceed to page 19. On the
pro kit all doors and LG already installed. Work on a secure and protective surface.
This will protect the paint surface from unwanted dents. Mark √ each step.
Landing gear blocks should have all have blind nuts installed already by factory.
Trial fit nose leg to mount. Make sure actuator move gear fully up and down.
Make sure no binding of gear to fuselage.
Remove actuator from gear. Fit steering servo to. Centre servo and fit pushrod. Fit
air tubing to nipples. Secure nose leg to mounts with 4 bolts.
Locate 2 nose gear doors. Align and sand to fit.
Glue hinges to doors. Trial fit and glue to fuselage. Make sure it operates correctly.
Glue cylinder mounts to door. Trial fit cylinders and secure in position.
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Run all air tubing in harness. Make sure servo wires and air tubing do not interfere
with operation.
Refit actuator and secure with 4 screws.
Locate front door. Make plywood brackets and secure to actuator. Glue door to ply-
wood structure. Check operation. Make sure door is flush when gear is up.
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MAIN GEAR & DOORS
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Holes should have factory installed blind nuts. Trail fit and sand fuselage if needed.
Secure landing gear. Make sure gear can fully retract and lock in down position.
Locate door 1. Trial fit and sand to shape. Manufacture hinge extensions from glass
board and glue to door. Glue hinges to extensions.
Trial fit door to fuselage and glue in position.
Glue cylinder mount to wing tube insert and gear door. Fit cylinder.
Locate door 2. Trial fit and sand to shape.
Glue 2 steel pins as hinges. Glue cylinder mount to door.
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Tape door in position and glue 2 slotted plywood blocks to form hinge.
When happy with fit manufacture collapsible hinge support. (page48)
Fit cylinder and check operation.
Locate door 3 and glue plywood former to door. Manufacture hinge from ball joint.
Cable tie door to actuating arm. Close all doors and adjust correct fit.
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TAIL PIPE
This section is for conventional bifurcated tail pipe. If you are installing the thrust vectoring tail
pipe, please skip to next page.
Slide the tail pipe into the fuselage.
Align tail pipe so that bellmouth sits just behind rear
former.
Secure tail pipe to rear former.
Secure bellmouth with silicon to pipe.
Slide nozzle over rear pipe and bolt to former.
Glue former in tail feathers. Secure tail feather to
pipe.
Make sure all parts line up and are in straight line.
The rear tailpipe must slide over tail pipe.
Bolt rear nozzle to fuselage using 3 bolts.
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TAIL PIPE THRUST VECTORING
Secure the 2 vectoring servos to mounts. Make sure servos are centered.
Make up 2 pushrods for X—and Y– axis. Fit pushrods to servos.
Slide rear tail pipe into nozze. Bolt rear pipe to nozzle.
Bolt stand-offs to nozzle former. Bolt vector pipe to stand-offs.
Slide nozzle over tail pipe and secure to fuselage with 3 bolts. Make sure pushrods
move freely through nozzle section.
Fit pushrods and use incidents meter to check 0 degree when servo horn is 90 de-
gree.
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