THUNDER TIGER Fun Tiger Extra, Fun Tiger G-200 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 cover any components damaged by use or modification and in no case shall Thunder T iger’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 T iger Model Co. has no control over possible shipping damages, construction techniques or 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 user­assembled 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
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INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION
All of us at Thunder Tiger want to thank you for choosing the best-looking, lightest-weight, and best -flying ARF available in this category of R/C, the profile fuselage Fun Fly. This kit features state-of-the-art engineering that provides quick and easy assembly of a strong, yet lightweight airplane that will provide you with an enjoyable experience. The Fun Tiger will do every maneuver in the book!
To gain the most from this airplane kit, it is important that you read the instructions thoroughly and then follow them exactly. This instruction manual has been written with an inexperienced 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 pages 4 and 5. If any parts are missing, contact your dealer immediately for replacement. Customers in the United States and Canada may contact Ace Hobby Distributors direct- ly at 116 W. 19th Street, Higginsville, MO 64037 660-584-6704 for replacement parts.
Under no cir-
cumstances can a kit be returned if assembly has already been started.
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Other Items Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Items Needed Check List . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Parts Sketches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5
Pre-Assembly Fuselage . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Pre-Assembly Wing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-8
Pre-Assembly Hinging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Landing Gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Install the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Install the Fuel Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Install the Linkage
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10-12
Set-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Flying Hints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Pre-Flight Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Post-Flight Check List . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-15
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 five standard
servos is required. To achieve the maximum maneuverability from this plane, we recommend you use a computer-based radio for elevator/flapperon mixing.
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ITEMS NEEDED
Adhesives - You will need two types of adhe-
sives for the Fun Tiger - 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-42, PRO-40/46 and F-54S are the ideal engines for this air­plane. These quiet-running engines are easy to start, require no special break-in periods, are 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
40 Size Engine4-Channel Radio with 5 Standard Servos5-minute Epoxy (4 ounces)30-minute Epoxy (4 ounces)“Thin” Instant Adhesive (1/2 ounce) ❏“Thick” Instant Adhesive (1/2 ounce) ❏ Hobby Knife and BladesEpoxy Mixing Sticks and/or BrushesSandpaper (150 grit)Masking TapeRubbing AlcoholPaper TowelsRuler90 Degree TriangleWaxed PaperFine-Point, Felt-Tip Pen Misc. Household ToolsDrill and Bits (1/16", 5/64", 3/32", 5/32", 3/16")
Flight Equipment
Foam Rubber Padding for the RadioStick on Lead Strip for Balancing the Plane3 or 4 Props (see engine instructions)10%-15% Glow FuelFuel Pump or BulbElectric Starter or “Chicken Stick”Glow Plug Clip and BatteryExtra Glow Plug(s)
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PARTS SKETCHES
IMPORTANT
Please check the contents of your kit box with these part sketches before beginning construction. This will not only familiarize you with the parts and their names, but it will also give you a head start in the unlikely event that you are missing a part. If parts are missing, call (660) 584-6704.
Parts are not necessarily drawn actual size!
Left Wing (1)
Right Wing (1)
Spinner (1)
(2)
Tapping Screw (2)
Backplate (1)
Wing Joiner (2)
Balsa Stick (2)
Balsa Hatch (2)
Dowel (1)
Wood Screw (4)
WING SET #AS6009
(#AS6002)
FUSELAGE #AS6008
(#AS6001)
HORIZONTAL TAIL #AS6011
(#AS6004)
VERTICAL TAIL #AS6010
(#AS6003)
WHEEL #3256
SPINNER #3284W
LINKAGE BAG #AS6006
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PARTS SKETCHES
Parts are not necessarily drawn actual size!
Replacement parts can be ordered by Set Number Only.
Individual parts not available.
Screw (8)
Landing Gear (2)
Socket Screw (2)
Allen Wrench (1)
Horn &
Backplate (2 pr)
MAIN LANDING GEAR #AS6005
CONTROL HORN #3151
Screw (2)
3mm Hex Nut (4) 4mm Hex Nut (4)
FUEL TANK #3261
TAIL WHEEL SET #AS6007
Inner/Outer Nyrod (2)
Plastic Guide Tube (1)
180cc Tank (1)
Cap (1)
Clunk (1)
Fuel Stopper (1)
Silicone Tube (1)
Straight Nipple (1)
90˚ Nipple (1)
Pushrod Clamp (4)
Clevis (4)
2mm Nut (1)
Set Screw (1)
Set Screw (1)
Wheel Collar (1)
Tail Gear (1)
Piano Wire (1)
Z-Bent
Threaded End (2)
“EZ” Connect (1)
Threaded Stud (2) Allen Wrench (1)
Wood Screw (4)
Wood Screw (2)
Tail Wheel (1)
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PRE-ASSEMBLY
INTRODUCTION
1. The Fun Tigers are designed for the experi­enced R/C pilot. If you do not yet have the skills to fly this outrageously maneuverable machine, set it aside until you have progressed through the trainer and intermediate stages of R/C flight; you will then be ready for this plane.
2. Please assemble your model according to these instructions. Do not attempt to modify or change in any way as doing so may adversely change its flying characteristics.
3. Before you begin, please check the entire contents of this kit against the parts list and drawings 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.
Note: Each step of these instructions is pre­ceded by a box which can be checked off as you complete the step. This will allow you to follow your progress and quickly find your starting place after any interruptions or breaks.
The following instruction manual depicts the Fun Tiger Extra. If you are building the Fun Tiger G-200, it builds exactly the same; just disregard the dif­ferences in the color scheme.
PRE-ASSEMBLY-Fuselage
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Using a sharp modeling knife, cut away the covering film from both the wing joiner slot and
the 1/4”D alignment hole in the wing area on both sides of the fuselage.
2
Also cut away the film at the rear of the fuse­lage where the stab slot is. Notice that this reveals the balsa tail post between the flaired part of the stab slot. Use a razor saw or repeat­edly cut with a hobby knife to remove the tail post in this area.
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Locate the full size drill template. Cut away the paper where indicated. Locate it on the left side of the fuselage and tape in place. Using a center punch or an awl, mark and drill four 5/32" holes for mounting the landing gear then mark and drill three 5/64" holes for the tank mounting wires. Be careful to keep the drill perpendicular to the fuselage.
4/5
Position your engine in the cut-out area in the front of the fuselage so the spinner will clear the nose by about 1/8". Firmly holding the engine in place, mark the four engine mounting hole loca­tions. Drill four 5/32" holes where marked, being careful to keep the drill perpendicular to the fuselage.
Using medium CA glue or epoxy, coat the exposed wood in the fuselage’s engine slot for fuel proofing.
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