Hobby-Lobby SU-34 Fullback User Manual
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Product Introduction
The Su-34 is the rst foam jet model that uses
vectored thrust control. Through controlling the
direction of the thrust nozzle, you will be able to
imitate all kinds of thrilling maneuvers that are
possible in the Full-Scale Russian aircraft.
Before Beginning Assembly
This model is designed for assembly and operation
by experienced modelers. Make sure you read
through the illustrated instructions before beginning
the assembly process. Please contact Hobby Lobby
if you have any questions regarding the assembly
or operation of your model, to discuss any potential
problem areas of assembly, or the possibility of
returning the unassembled model if you feel you
cannot complete it as described in this manual.
Table of Contents
Product Introduction .................................................2
Before Beginning Assembly......................................2
Parts Included in Kit (receiver ready version) ...........2
Main Specications (receiver ready version) ............3
Read Before Flight (general safety guidelines) .......3
Safety Instructions for Charging and
Using Li-Poly Batteries .........................................3
Safety Precautions ...................................................3
General Safety Statements ......................................3
Battery Precautions ..................................................4
Mixing Epoxy ............................................................4
Wing Install ...............................................................5
Stabilizer and Rudder Install.....................................5
Front Winglet Install ..................................................6
Defensive Radar Pod Install .....................................7
Nose Cone Install .....................................................7
Missile Install ............................................................8
Linkage Install...........................................................9
Programming Your Radio .........................................10
Checking the Mixing .................................................11
Retract Adjustment ...................................................12
70mm Fan Install ......................................................12
Flying the Su-34 Fullback .........................................13
Center of Gravity ......................................................13
Replacement Parts ...................................................14
Parts Included in Kit (receiver ready version)
• Fuselage (pre-painted and decorated) • Main wing set (pre-painted and decorated)
• Rudders • Elevators
• 64mm Ducted fans (pre-installed) (2pcs) • Brushless ESC’s 45A (pre-installed) (2pcs)
• Vectored Thrust nozzles (pre-installed) (2pcs) • Decals (pre-applied)
• Two-part 5-minute epoxy • 4-Cell Li-poly Battery 25C
• Canopy • Instructions
• Outrunner Brushless motors (pre-installed) (2pcs)
• Retractable landing gear set with steerable nosewheel
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Main Specications (receiver ready version)
Wingspan: 35-1/2" [900mm]
Length: 57" [1450mm]
Weight: 52.91oz [1500g]
Thrust: 52.91–56.43oz [1500–1600g]
Thrust to Weight: 1:1
Motor System: 3500Kv out runner brushless motor
(2pcs)
Speed Control: 45A ESC (2pcs)
Battery: 4-Cell 14.8V 3000mah 25C Li-poly
battery
Servos: 9g, (10pcs)
Read Before Flight (general safety guidelines)
1. Before each ight, please check the aircraft
using the radio system. Check the operation of
all control surfaces and the motors to make sure
they are operating properly and that none of the
clevises or connectors are damaged.
2. This aircraft is not a toy! Its operation is quite
different from RC cars and RC boats. Before
ying, please read the user manual carefully and
obey the regulation in order to enjoy a safe and
pleasant ight.
3. Before ying your model, make sure there are no
other pilots using the same frequency within 1.2
miles of your model if ying using a 72MHz radio
system. Please refrain from ying until you have
discussed who ies when so your plane does not
become damaged from stray radio signals.
4. If you nd any parts included with this model
that are defective, contact Hobby Lobby before
starting assembly.
Safety Instructions for Charging and
Using Li-Poly Batteries
• Do not put the battery on, or near anything, that
can catch re when charging.
• Always charge the battery on a non-ammable
base i.e. a metal tray.
• Do not disassemble the battery.
• Do not short-circuit the battery.
• Do not use, or leave, the battery nearby a re,
stove or heated place.
• Do not immerse the battery in water or seawater,
do not get it wet.
• Do not charge the battery near a re or under the
blazing sunlight.
• Do not drive a nail into the battery, strike it with
hammer or apply excessive weight to the battery.
• Do not impact or throw the battery.
Safety Precautions
1. Please do not change any part of the plane
without checking with Hobby Lobby. You will be
responsible for any damages caused by these
changes.
2. Your ying area should be wide-open and free
of obstacles. Never y near highways, railways,
airports, power lines or in residential areas.
3. To avoid personal injury, never y your model
near or facing people, or throw the plane in their
direction.
4. Do not y your model in strong winds or severe
weather.
5. Do not allow loose objects, tools or body parts to
get near the intake of your model. Items can be
pulled in and can damage the model or cause
personal injury.
6. Never dispose of batteries or parts of your model
in a re as it could lead to an explosion and
personal injury.
General Safety Statements
1. This aircraft is not a toy. It has been designed
for the experienced modeler and pilot. You are
responsible not to cause damage to other’s
personal property or cause personal injury.
2. Please follow the instructions provided to build,
adjust and operate your model. Use caution not to
get hands, hair or other body parts near the fans.
Doing so could cause personal injury.
3. Hobby Lobby and our dealers are not responsible
for any economic or law liability for any improper
usage or operation of this model.
4. This model is designed for use by modelers age
14 and over. This model is not recommended for
unsupervised modelers under 16 years of age.
5. Never use the model or associated electronics in
damp or rainy conditions.
6. This model is made from EPS and Polystyrene,
which can be damaged by excessive heat. Keep
you model away from excessive heat or out of
direct sunlight for extended time periods or it can
become warped and affect the ight performance
of the model.
7. Never attempt to catch your model while in ight.
8. Never leave the battery connected while the
model is unattended. Accidental operation can
occur and cause personal injury.
9. Before operating the model, make sure to turn on
the radio system and check the functions before
beginning ight.
10. Always make sure the throttle at the transmitter
has been moved to the low or off position before
connecting the motor battery.
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Battery Precautions
• Do not use the battery if it is damaged or
deformed.
• Do not solder the motor leads directly to the
battery.
• Do not reverse charge or over discharge the
battery.
• Do not reverse charge or connect the battery in
reverse to the speed control.
• Do not connect the battery to the ordinary charger
socket or car cigarette jack.
• Do not use the battery for unspecied equipment.
• Do not touch the leaking battery directly. Wash
your skin or clothes with water if they come in
contact with a damaged battery.
• Do not mix the Li-Po battery with other unchargeable battery.
• Do not continue charging the battery over the
prescribed time.
• Do not put the battery into a microwave oven or
high-pressure container.
• Do not use an abnormal or damaged battery.
• Do not use or store a battery under the sunlight.
• Do not use the battery near any sources that
generate static electricity (over 64V)
• Do not charge the battery when the environmental
temperature is under 32 degrees or over 130
degrees.
• If you nd the battery leaking smelling or
abnormal, stop using it.
• Keep the battery away from children.
• Use the specied charger and observe charging
requirement provided by the battery manufacturer.
• Parental supervision is required when charging or
operation is done by minors.
• Never charge the battery at a rate greater than
specied by the battery manufacturer.
• Never discharge the battery at more than 25C and
never take the voltage lower than 12V as this will
damage the battery.
• For full ight time it is recommended to cycle the
battery a minimum of three cycles before use in
your model.
• Never charge the battery on a carpet oor as this
can cause a re.
Mixing Epoxy
When mixing epoxy, make sure to use equal amounts
of Part A and Part B. Mix the epoxy thoroughly. You
will have about 3 minutes before the epoxy begins to
cure after mixing so work quickly. Do not mix epoxy
until you fully understand the assembly procedure.
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Wing Install
Read through the following steps before attaching
the wings to the fuselage. You will need to complete
these steps before the epoxy begins to cure.
Mix some epoxy to glue the wings to the fuselage.
Apply a thin layer of epoxy to the wing root and
fuselage to glue the wings to the fuselage.
Apply Epoxy
Plug the aileron servo into the lead
coming from the fuselage.
Press the wing tightly against the fuselage.
Attach the wing panels one at a time. Make
sure each panel is tight to the side of the
fuselage and the upper surface of the wing is
ush with the adjoining fuselage surface.
Stabilizer and Rudder Install
Gluing the stabilizers and rudders follows the same
procedure as gluing the wings. Make sure to align
each part equally on each side of the fuselage.
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