THUNDER TIGER TTR4572, 3D Spirit Assembly Manual
Assembly Manual
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Thunder Tiger 3D Spirit ARF Airplane (TTR4572)
Distributed in North America by Ace Hobby Distributors, Inc. • 2055 Main Street, Irvine, CA 92614
Telephone: 949.833.0088 •
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• E-mail: service@acehobby.com
Wing Span: 53"(1350mm)
Length: 57" ( 1438mm)
Wing Area: 725 sq.in.( 46.8 dm
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Weight: 4.5~5 lbs.(2000~2200g)
Engine: .46~.50 2C
Radio: 4 channel 5 servos req'd
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Warranty
This kit is guaranteed to be free from defects in material and workmanship at the date of purchase. It
does not cover any damage caused by use or modification. The warranty does not extend beyond the
product itself and is limited only to the original cost of the kit. By the act of building this user-assembled kit,
the user accepts all resulting in liability for damage caused by the final product. If the buyer is not prepared
to accept this liability, it can be returned new and unused to the place of purchase for a refund.
Notice: Adult Supervision Required
This is not a toy. Assembly and flying of this product requires adult supervision.
Read through this book completely and become familiar with the assembly and flight of this airplane.
Inspect all parts for completeness and damage. If you encounter any problems, call us for help.
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Congratulations on the purchase of one of our finest ARFs to date. This plane is designed for 3D
aerobatics and available in ARF version that only takes you a few hours in assembly. Built from
precisely laser cut balsa and ply, covered in durable and easily repairable Oracover/Ultracote
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, ultra
flying characteristic that you will enjoy.
3D Spirit Balsa
Oracover
Before the start of the assembly read the instructions thoroughly to have an understanding of
the sequence of steps and a general awareness of the recommended assembly procedures.
By following these instructions carefully and referring to the corresponding pictures, the
assembly of your model will be both enjoyable and rewarding. The result will be a well built, easy
to assemble A.R.F. model, which you will be proud to display.
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Before you begin, check the entire contents of your kit against the parts list and photos to make
sure that no parts are missing or damaged. This will also help you to become familiar with each
component of your plane. If you find that any of the parts are either missing or damaged, please
contact Ace Hobby Distributors, Inc., Customer Service immediately for replacements.
Please read the entire manual before beginning construction, specially the cautions in
Page 18. Neither your dealer nor Ace Hobby Distributors, Inc., can accept kits for return
if construction has begun.
Trial fit each part before gluing it in place. Make sure you are using the correct part and that it
fits well before assembling. No amount of glue can make up for a poor-fitting part.
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Adhesives:
Instant setting Cyanoacrylate adhesive
(thin CA)
Slow setting Cyanoacrylate adhesive
(thick CA)
5 Minute Epoxy (fast)
20-30 Minute Epoxy (slow)
Tools:
Model knife, T-Pins, 1/2" MASK tape
Small screwdrivers, medium screwdrivers
Scissors
Steel straight edge
Long nose pliers and diagonal cutting pliers
Drill and drill bits (1/16", 5/64", 1/8")
Fine felt tip pen and soft lead pencil
Straight building board
Reamer
File
R/C System:
4 Channel radio with 5 servos
One “Y” style or two 10" extension wire
Two 20" extension wires
Engine:
2 cycle: .46~.50
Propeller:
Suggest 11x4.5, 12x4.
AAddhheessiivveess
- You will need two types of adhesives for
the 3D Spirit - Epoxy and Instant (cyanoacrylate)
adhesives. We recommend that you purchase both 5minute and 30-minute epoxy to cut down on assembly
time, but you can get by with only 30-minute epoxy if
time is not important. You will also need a small bottle
of both “Thick” and “Thin” instant CA adhesive.
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- Model assembly can be much easier if the
proper tools are used. Therefore, we have included in
our checklist to the left, a complete listing of all the
tools we used to assemble our prototype models. As
you will notice, many household tools can be utilized
during construction.
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- The Thunder Tiger PRO-46 is the ideal
engine for this airplane. These quiet-running engine is
easy to start, requires no special break-in periods, is
very easy to maintain and will last for years.
Radio - A 4-channel radio with 5 STD servos and are
required.
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AS6280 Main Wing
AS6281 Horizontal Tail
AS6279 Fuselage
AS6289 Decal
AS6282 Vertical Tail
Decal(2)
Main Wing(1)
CA Hinge(8)Dowel(2) Retainer(4)Wing Mounting Plate(1) Doubler(1)
Fuselage(1)
Bottom Section(1)
CA Hinge(4)
Horizontal Tail(1)
VerticalTail(1)
CA Hinge(3)
Decal(1)
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AS6283 Canopy
Canopy(1)
No. 3278R Spinner
3x16mm
Self T apping Screw(4)
Back Plate(1)
AS6285 Main Landing Gear
3x3mm Set Screw(4)
AS6284 Engine Cowl
FRP Cowl(1)
Spinner(1)
AS6290 Screw Set
3x22mm Screw(4)
3x15mm
Wood Screw(4)
3x35mm
Wood Screw(2)
No. 3262 Fuel Tank
Silicone Tube(1) Straight Nipple (1)
Crank Weight (1)
Fuel Cap (1)
Fuel Stopper (1)
M3 Washer(6)
M3 Nut(4)
3x8mm
Wood Screw(10)
240cc (8oz.)
Collar(4)
PE0009 Hardware Set
Hex Wrench(1)
EZ Connector(1)
3x3mm Set Screw(1)
M2 Nut(1)
M2 Washer(2)
AS6287 Dual Linkage System
Tube(1)
Shaft(1)
3x3mm Set Screw(2)
Main Gear(1)
AS6178 Tail Gear
Tail Gear(1)
Control Arm(2)
90-degree Nipple (1)
Collar(1)
3x12 mm
Self-Tapping Screw(1)
3x3mm Set Screw(2)
Self-Tapping Screw(1)
AS6288 Control Horn
Back Plate(5) Control Horn(5)
Dia. 2.2 Clevis(1) Dia.2 Clevis(4)Metal Clevis(2)
Tail Wheel(1)
3x16mm
Tank (1)
No.3255 Wheel
Wheel(2)
2x14mm Screw(15) M2 Nut(7)
2x8mm
Screw(5)
Ball(5)
AS6286 Pushrod Set
Throttle Pushrod(1) Pushrod(2, S)
Guide Tube(1)
Aileron Pushrod(2, M)
Rudder Pushrod(1, 2.2mm)
Elevator Pushrod(2, L)
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Tail Gear Set
Tail Gear x 1
Tail Wheel x 1
Collar x 1
3x3mm Set Screw x 2
3x12mm Wood Screw x 1
3x16mm Wood Screw x 1
Control Horn
Control Horn x 5
Backplate x 5
2 x14mm Screw x 15
M2 Nut x 7
Dia. 2.2mm Clevis x 1
Dia. 1.7mm Clevis x 4
Metal Clevis x 2
2x8mm Screw x 5
Ball x 5
EZ Connector
Connector x 1
M2 Nut x 1
M2 Washer x 2
3x3mm Set Screw x 1
Allen Wrench x 1
Fuel Tank
Tank x 1
Clunk x 1
Nipple x 1
90-degree Nipple x 1
Fuel Stopper x 1
Fuel Tube x 1
Cap x 1
Kit Contents:
Main Wing
One-Piece Main Wing x 1
Wing Mounting Plate x 1
Dowel x 2
CA Hinge x 8
Doubler x 1
Retainer x 4
Horizontal Tail
Horizontal Tail x 1
Elevator (Left/1, Right/1)
CA Hinge x 4
Vertical Tail
Rudder x 1
CA Hinge x 3
Fuselage
Fuselage x 1
Bottom Section x 1
Spinner
Spinner x 1
Backplate x 1
3x16mm Self-Tapping Screw x 4
Pushrod
Throttle Pushrod x 1
Guide Tube(1)
Aileron Pushrod(M) x 2
Rudder Pusherod(2.2mm) x 2
Pushrod (S) x 2
Elevator Pushrod(L) x 2
Main Landing Gear
Landing Gear Strut x 1
3x3mm Set Screw x 4
Collar x 4
Dual Linkage System
Tube x 1
Shaft x 1
Control Arm x 2
3x3mm Set Screw x 2
Decal
Fire Decal x 2
Logo Decal x 1
Screw Set
3x22mm Screw x 4
M3 Nut x 4
M3 Wahser x 6
3x15mm Wood Screw x 4
3x8mm Wood Screw x 10
3x35mm Wood Screw x 2
Wheel x 2
Engine Cowl x 1
Canopy x 1
Manual x 1
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