THUNDER TIGER Dragonfly 15 Assembly Instructions Manual
WARRANTY
Thunder Tiger Model Company guarantees this model kit to be free from defects in both material and
workmanship at date of manufacture.This warranty does not cov er any components damaged by use or
modification and in no case shall Thunder Tiger’s liability exceed the original purchase price of the kit.
Thunder Tiger also reserves the right to change or modify this warranty without notice.
Since Thunder Tiger Model Co. has no control over possible shipping damages or construction techniques and materials used for construction by the modeler, no liability can be assumed nor accepted for
damage resulting from the use by the user of the final user-assembled product.By the act of using this
user-assembled product, the user accepts all resulting liability.If the buyer is not prepared to accept this
liability, he should return this kit in new and unused condition to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Assembly Instructions
Item No. 4574
JE6640
Specifications:
Wing Span: 44"(1116mm)
Length: 35 1/4" (896mm)
Weight: 37~40 oz.(1050~1150g)
Engine: .10~.15 req'd
Radio: 3~4 channel req'd
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INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION
All of us at Thunder Tiger want to thank you for choosing the best looking, easiest building and best
flying ARF trainer availab le the ...Dragonfly 15.This kit features state-of-the-art engineering that provides
quick and easy assembly of a strong, yet lightweight airplane that will give you an enjoyable and
educational experience.
To gain the most from this air plane kit, it is important that you read the instructions thoroughly and then
follow them e xactly.This instruction manual has been written with a novice modeler in mind, but includes
many hints and modeling tips that even experienced modelers can benefit from. We strongly suggest
that you read through the instructions completely before beginning construction.This will give you a good
idea of the construction sequence and eliminate many questions you might have if you did not read the
manual prior to starting the actual construction.
The first thing you should do before beginning assembly is to check the contents of your kit against the
parts list on page 4. If any parts are missing, contact your dealer immediately for replacement.
Customers in the United States and Canada may contact Ace Hobby Distrib utors at 2055 Main Street,
Irvine, CA 92614 1-949-833-7498 for replacement parts. Under no circumstances can a kit be retur
ned
if assemb
ly has already been started.
Introduction
.............................2
Other Items Required
................... 2
Items Need Check List ................. 3
Parts List
.............................. 4
Pre-Assembly Notes
.................... 5
Wing
................................... 5-6
Tail Feathers
............................ 6
Fuselage ............................... 7
Install the Engine........................8-9
Control Horn............................ 9-10
Servo Installation........................10-12
Radio Adjustment........................13
Balance
.................................14
Pre-Flight Check
........................15
Post-Flight check list.....................16
A checklist is also provided on the next page
which willmake shopping for these items easier.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
OTHER ITEMS REQUIRED
FOR ASSEMBLY
Radio - A 4-channel radio with four standard
servos is required. Most lower priced 4-channel
radios only come with three standard servos
so you may need to purchase the four th servo
separately.
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ITEMS NEEDED
Adhesives - You will need two types of adhe-
sives for the Dragonfly - Epoxy and Instant
(cyanoacrylate) adhesives.We recommend that
you purchase both 5-minute 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 adhesive.
Tools - Model assembly can be much easier if
the proper tools are used. Therefore, we have
included in our checklist to the right, 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.
Engine - The Thunder Tiger GP-15 is the ideal
engine for this airplane. This quiet running
engine is easy to start, requires no special
break-in periods, is very easy to maintain and
will last for years.
Flight Equipment - There are several “support”
items that you will need to purchase in order to
get your engine running and your plane in the
air.These are listed at the bottom of the page.
Comprehensive Items Needed
Check List
❏ 4-Channel Radio with 4 Standard Ser vos
❏ 5-Minute Epoxy (4 ounces or so)
❏ 30-Minute Epoxy (4 ounces or so)
❏ “Thin” Instant Adhesive (1/2 ounce)
❏
“
Thick” Instant Adhesive (1/2 ounce)
❏ Hobby Knife and Blades
❏ Epoxy Mixing Sticks and/or Brushes
❏ Sandpaper (80, 150 grit)
❏ Masking Tape
❏ Rubbing Alcohol
❏ Paper Towels
❏ Ruler
❏ 90 Degree Triangle
❏ Waxed Paper
❏ Fine-Point, Felt-Tip Pen
❏ Misc. Household Tools
❏ Drill and Bits (1/16", 5/64", 1/8")
Flight Equipment
❏ Foam Rubber Padding for the radio
❏ Stick on Lead Strip for balancing the plane
❏ 3 or 4 Props (see engine instructions)
❏ 10%-15% Glow Fuel
❏ Fuel Pump or Bulb
❏ Electric Starter or “Chicken Stick”
❏ Glow Plug Clip and Battery
❏ Extra Glow Plug(s)
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PARTS SKETCHES
No. 3268 Tank
ORDER BY BAG NUMBER ONLY
INDIVIDUAL PARTS NOT AVAILABLE
AS6271 Main Wing
Joiner(2)
Nylon T orque Horn(2)
Wing Protector(1)
Left Wing(1) Right Wing(1)
AS6272 Horizontal Tail
CA Hinge(4)
AS6270 Fuselage
Rubber Band(6)
No.3280W Spinner
2.8x8mm
Self T apping Screw(2)
Horizontall T ail(1)
Dowel(2)
AS6273 Vertical Tail
CA Hinge(2)
No. 3268 Tank
Silicone Tube(1) Straight Nipple (1)
Crank Weight (1)
Fuel Cap (1)
Vertical Tail(1)
Fuel Stopper (1)
120cc (4oz.)
Fuselage(1)
Aileron Servo Stand(2)
No.3254 Wheel
Wheel(2)
M3 Spring Washer(4)3x14mm Machine Screw(4)M3 Washer(4)M3 Nut(4)
AS6275 Linkage Set
Guide Tube(1)
Piano Wire(1)
CA Hinge(6)
Back Plate(1)
Spinner(1)
90-degree Nipple (1)
PE0009 Hardware Set
Hex Wrench(1)
EZ Connector(1)
3x3mm Set Screw(1)
M2 Nut(1)
M2 Washer(2)
AS6274 Nylon Pushrod
Inner Rod(2)
AS6276 Main Landing Gear
Main Gear(1)
Retainer(3)
Collar(2)
Wood Screw(6)
Outer Rod(2)
3x12mm
Brass Tube(2)
Clevis(2)Z bent Threaded End(2) Straight Threaded End(2)
Tank (1)
2.6x5mm
Machine Screw(2)
AS6278 Decal
Aileron Pushrod(2)
Clevis(2)
AS6243 Control Horn
Backplate(2)
Control Horn Base(2)
Nylon T orque Horn(2)
2x22mm Screw(2)
Decal(1)
❏ 2.Tr ial fit the wing joiner into one of the wing pan-
els, sand it until it fits smoothly. Next, slide the
other wing half onto the joiner until the wing
panels meet. Mix approximately three ounces of
30-Minute Epoxy. Note: When joining the wing
halves it is extremely important to use plenty of
epoxy. Use a mixing stick or scrap piece of wood
to apply a generous amount of epoxy into the
wing joiner slot of one wing half. Ensure that the
epoxy is applied to all sides of the slot.
❏ 3.Coat one half of the joiner with epoxy up to the
centerline. Install the epoxy-coated side of the
joiner into the wing joiner slot, making sure that
the joiner is positioned correctly. Lightly coat the
epoxy on all sides of the exposed area of joiner
and wing roots as well as the slot of the other
wing half.Carefully slide the wing halves together, ensuring that they are accurately aligned.
Firmly press the two halves together and wipe
off the excess epoxy. There should not be any
gap between the wing halves.You might wisely
use mask tape to hold the wing together. Allow
the wing joint to cure.
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PRE-ASSEMBLY
PRE-ASSEMBLY NOTE
❏
1.If you are not an experienced R/C pilot, plan to
have a fully competent pilot check your completed model and help you with your first flights.
Even though we have tried to provide you with a
very thorough instruction manual, R/C models
are rather complicated and an experienced
modeler can quickly check over your model to
make sure your first flights are successful.
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2.Please assemble your model according to these
instructions. Do not attempt to modify or change
in any way as doing so ma y adv ersely change its
flying characteristics.
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3.Before you begin, please check the entire contents of this kit against the parts list and photo 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 your dealer immediately
for replacement.
Note:Your dealer cannot accept kits for return if
construction has begun.
WING ASSEMBLY
❏ 1.Locate two wing joiners and sand gently to
remove any rough edges. Apply 5-Minute epoxy
or thick CA to glue two joiners together. Clamp
the two joiners together using clothespins, or
other small clamps and wipe off the excess
epoxy before it cures. Allow the epoxy to cure
before removing the clamps.
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