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Page 2                    N-Tech Jets F-9F Panther Assembly Guide

Recommended Equipment:

Using appropriate equipment is important to your suc-

cess with this model. The equipment we recommend 

has been tested and flown in this product. You can use 

different brands, but the specifications must be simi-

lar.

Radio:

*We  recommend  an  8-10  channel  radio  for  conve-

nience  although  technically  the  Panther  only  has  6 

functions: Ailerons, Rudder, Elevator, Flaps, Throttle, 

and Retracts.

*Qty 7 Airtronics 94851 Digital Metal Gear Servos

*Qty 1 Airtronics 94722 Digital Standard Servo 

*Qty 2 750mm Extensions (for tail servos)

*Qty 4 500mm Extensions (from wing joint to receiv-

er)

*Qty 2 300mm Extensions (from Ail servos to wing 

joint)

*Qty 1 100mm Extension (from steering servo to re-

ceiver)

*If your radio is only 6-8 channel, you’ll need  QTY 

3 Y-harnesses for the Aileron and Flaps and Steering/

rudder servos. 

*Servo  Lead  retainers  (Heat  shrink,  molded  clips, 

whatever is your preference

*Receiver Battery: We recommend either a 5 cell Ni-

MH  pack  of  1600  or  more  mAh  rating,  or  a  Li-FE 

6.6v receiver battery with 1600mAh or more rating.  

*Check your radio manufacturer’s recommendations.

Power System:

*120mm Fan (Jet Hangar Hobbies E-Turbax fan with 

13-15 pounds of thrust)

*12S Motor (Neu Motor for the E-Turbax fan)

*Castle 160HV (Some systems may be suitable with a 

140HV esc, check your mfr’s specifications)

*12S 5000 to 6500mAh Li-PO packs, minimum 40C 

rating (The airplane is setup for using two separate 6S 

packs sometimes called Saddle Packs)

-6mm Gold Connectors (Castle 6.5mm connectors for 

example)

-Mounting Screws for the Fan Unit (different fans may 

have different requirements, we used #4 x 3/4 Dubro 

Socket Head Wood Screws for mounting the E-Turbax 

Fan)

Other Items:

*The fuselage can be broken down into two parts, so 

we installed air-line connectors at the fuselage break. 

3 Air Line Disconnects will be required. Robart, Jet 

Hangar Hobbies, or other similar air-line connectors 

will work.

*Glues: We  used Wood  Glue,  Epoxy,  and  C/A  (in-

stant glue)

*Thread-lock, (blue or semi-permanent, do NOT use 

“red” or permanent thread lock)

*Tape: Gaffer’s Tape or bi-directional Packing Tape 

will work. This is to assemble the rear air-tube and 

seal off the air between duct joints and around the 

motor wires where they exit the exhaust air duct.

*Basic  tools  (file,  wire  cutter,  pliers,  hobby  knife, 

various metric hex-drivers, small drill bits, drill, etc)

*Paint to detail the cockpit (Optional)

*Small amount of fiberglass cloth (3/4 to 1 oz)

Wing Assembly

Aluminum Tube Wing Joiner

The wing is attached to the fuselage with an alumi-

num tube. One end of the tube must go into the fuse-

lage far enough to engage the clamp inside. The other 

end is glued into the wing with epoxy. The clamp is 

accessed through a small hole on the top of the fuse-

lage. Use a hex-tool to tighten the clamp. Loosen the 

clamp to remove the wing half. 

A Note About Assembly.

 Each N-Tech Jet is custom 

made by hand.  In that these are hand-made products, 

there may be variations from what is shown in our 

manual. Thus, it is important that you trial fit each 

part before gluing, cutting, etc.

Let’s Get Started!

Summary of Contents for F9F Panther

Page 1: ...nctional Nose Gear Doors Basic Molded Cockpit Ducting Optimized for Electric Power The N Tech Jets Panther is a high performance ARF Jet designed for R C pilots with advanced building and ying skills...

Page 2: ...arate 6S packs sometimes called Saddle Packs 6mm Gold Connectors Castle 6 5mm connectors for example Mounting Screws for the Fan Unit different fans may have different requirements we used 4 x 3 4 Dub...

Page 3: ...confusion Position the control horns back from the servo arm so that the linkage does not bind Flaps use the Z Bend rod Ailerons use the all thread Use wood screws to mount the horns into the hard pla...

Page 4: ...the blocks in the fuselage The fuse lage and doors will need to be notched to clear the hinge Leave a 1 16 gap between the doors when they are closed Install small stops in the center of the geardoor...

Page 5: ...gnment before gluing The vertical stabilizer is glued to the fuselage It is keyed by dowels and by the rear hinge line spar TRIAL FIT the vertical stabilizer Make sure it is vertical and perpendicular...

Page 6: ...stem Installation The retract valve can be mounted in several places in the plane We ve opted to install the servo con trol valve and ller under the rear fuselage top hatch We mounted the parts on a p...

Page 7: ...eve proper balance If not needed for batteries it makes a great place to mount the receiver and receiver battery Left and Right Battery Trays Install these last as they make accessing the nose gear an...

Page 8: ...ould be sealed with tape Fan ESC and Motor Installation Continued The canopy is factory assembled with a quick release latch and pins to hold it in place We suggest slightly opening the holes in the f...

Page 9: ...an un yable aircraft We recommend the rst ight be set to these throws If you have triple rates use these as the medium throw and then have high set 5 10 higher and low set to 10 lower Ailerons 15mm ea...

Page 10: ...formation about the legal and safe operation of radio controlled aircraft as well as the related safety and legal guidelines for use please reference the ap propriate association Australia Model Aircr...

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