Tough Jets T-35 EDF, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...ts LLC Kittery ME Page 1 of 22 Wingspan 31in Weight 2 5 lb Length 41 75in Radio 3 channel Wing Area 515 sq in Motor Brushless EDF 70mm 12 Blade Battery 14 8v 2200mah 40c T 35 EDF INSTRUCTION MANUAL Specifications TM ...

Page 2: ...spacer 2 Vertical stabilizers 1 Canopy 1 Canopy hinge 2 14 Gauge wire 2 3mm X 14mm Bolts 2 3mm Lock Nuts 2 Flat washers 4 Control horns 4 Clevis 2 Push rods 2 Push rod keepers 2 Coroplast motor mount stiffener 4 Wood dowels 1 Carbon fiber shaft 30 inch 1 Carbon Fiber shaft 24 inch 1 Rare Earth magnets ...

Page 3: ...ongly suggest trial fitting the parts without glue first to ensure that all the parts align and fit properly This will ensure the airplane is built straight and square ABOUT THE TOUGH JETS T 35 EDF The Tough Jets T 35 EDF was designed by life long RC modeler Wayne Roberts to be the highest performing fun scale Electric Ducted Fan on the market You ll find the T 35 has an enormous flight envelope I...

Page 4: ... 9 gram servos Tower Pro or equivalent 2 Y servo cords 70mm 12 blade Ducted Fan FMS 70mm Ducted Fan or equivalent 70 amp electronic speed control 4 cell lipo battery 14 8 volt 2200 mAh 40 c or 2600mAh 40 c EXPLODED VIEW Use this exploded view to help guide you through the assembly of the major components of your Tough Jet ...

Page 5: ...hoose to leave these parts uncovered If you choose EconoKote or packaging tape spray the surfaces to be covered with 3M Type 77 spray adhesive prior to covering Allow the adhesive to set for 5 minutes prior to applying the covering this will improve the overall adhesion of the covering to the foam When covering or painting the nacelles do not apply covering material to the surfaces to be epoxied t...

Page 6: ...e hinge slots and crease Clean the bottom of the wing with rubbing alcohol before gluing Apply 5 minute epoxy to top of nacelle on flat section only Do not apply epoxy to slanted section at this time Do not let epoxy clog vertical stab dowel holes see insert photo Carefully align nacelle with leading edge and crease on the bottom of the wing ...

Page 7: ...ore epoxy cures but move quickly Be sure that the nacelle is properly aligned with crease Hold the nacelle in place until the five minute epoxy cures check that nacelle is aligned with leading edge crease and centered on Vertical stabilizer dowel holes on wing Repeat the steps to attach the second nacelle to the wing Nacelles should be straight and parallel ...

Page 8: ...to leading edge of the wing applying pressure on a smooth flat surface for 5 minutes until the epoxy cures Turn the wing over measure and mark on the top the center of the wing Apply 5 minute epoxy to both sides of fuselage wing slot Slide the fuselage onto the wing Be sure that the fuselage is centered straight and square to wing ...

Page 9: ... epoxy to the 24 inch carbon fiber shaft then insert it in a tail approximately 1st flute from leading edge see photo 2013 ToughJets LLC Kittery ME Page 9 of 22 Use alignment tool to set vertical stabilizer angle and make hole in foam through pre drilled holes in wing for dowels Peirce foam with sharp dowel by pushing it down flush with the top of tool see page 10 ...

Page 10: ...el exposed Use alignment tool to open Vertical stabilizer dowel holes to poke hole in foam for dowels press tool flush with top of wing insert sharp dowel into foam Repeat steps for other side It s starting to look like a plane now insert stabilizer dowels matching the same angle set by alignment tool it should be a tight fit not needing glue remaining removable for transporting ...

Page 11: ...y ME Page 11 of 22 INSTALLING MOTOR Bolt motor to mount with 3mm x 14mm bolts included Set your EDF unit in wing with ESC wires facing down DO NOT omit intake ring Line up motor straight and square Mark location and drill holes ...

Page 12: ... ToughJets LLC Kittery ME Page 12 of 22 Place washer and nut on bolt do not over tighten BOTTOM VIEW BOTTOM VIEW TOP VIEW Bolt mount through wing and Coroplast stiffener don t over tighten bolts BOTTOM VIEW ...

Page 13: ... 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 glue canopy hinge into place to the inside of the canopy after painting the outside of the canopy ...

Page 14: ... 14 of 22 Cut a slit 1 4 in front of the battery box for the canopy hinge Test fit the hinge Then glue into place The hinged canopy will cover the battery box Drill a small hole and glue magnet to the Coroplast at the rear of the canopy ...

Page 15: ...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 Epoxy the magnet in place Measure and cut the push rod to fit between the servo arm and control horn ...

Page 16: ...e Repeat steps for left side NOTE WHEN SERVO IS IN NEUTRAL POSITION THERE SHOULD BE APPROX 1 2 OF UP DEFLECTON ON THE FLIGHT CONTROLS TO MAINTAIN LEVEL FLIGHT Install the outboard servo into the mounting hole and glue in place stacked on top of inboard servo We recommend 9 gram sub micro or similar type servo It may be necessary to trim the servo mounting hole to accommodate the servos ...

Page 17: ...opposite and below outboard servos as seen on page 15 and 16 The servos are connected with Y cords to outboard elevon servos Thrust Vectoring Flight Center Elevon Control Surface Throws FULL UP about 1 inch up NEUTRAL about 3 32 up FULL DOWN about 1 2 inch down For Outboard Elevon throws see page 16 20 and 22 ...

Page 18: ...ion single knife cut is sufficient here Embed servo wire and extension Repeat steps for left side Cut slot for electronic speed control wires it may be necessary to extend you electronic speed control battery wires in order to reach battery connector exit Single knife cut is sufficient here then use flat tip screw driver to open slot ...

Page 19: ...cut in fueslage under the electronic speed control see insert Use servo Y leads to route wires as shown in photo Once 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 Care must be taken that the wires and receiver antenna do not become entangle or severed by the fan blades ...

Page 20: ...ve a complete airplane that can be customized with decals tape or paint to your liking NOTE WHEN ELEVATOR STICK IS IN THE NEUTRAL POSITION THERE SHOULD BE APPROX 1 2 OF UP DEFLECTON OR REFLEX ON BOTH OUTBOARD FLIGHT CONTROL SURFACES TO MAINTAIN LEVEL FLIGHT ...

Page 21: ... space and locks the battery in place Place it behind the battery for flying in wind You also may want to use this placement for the first few flights to get used to the plane Place the foam filler in front of the battery for flying on non windy days You will find if you use the recommended equipment to complete this plane it will not require any further balancing Center of Gravity to be 9 to 11 1...

Page 22: ...ach side Now push forward on the elevator stick and both outboard elevons should deflect down flush with wing Center elevons should move with outboard elevons see page 17 for throws Have your helper hold the plane keeping clear of the fan blades move the throttle stick slowly forward the propeller should spin clockwise standing behind should spin clockwise standing behind from the tail forward Che...