Thunder Tiger Super Cub EP User Manual
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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 userassembled kit, the user accepts all resulting 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. Customers in North America please call 1-949-833-7498 for help if
you encounter any problems.
No.4315 Super Cub EP
Wing Span: 39.85"(1012mm) Length: 26.5
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(673mm) Wing Area: 166 sq.in.(10.7dm2)
Weight: 14oz.(400g) Motor: Super 370 Motor with 2.67:1 gearbox included
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Table of Contents
Introduction
Pre-Assembly Notes ....................3
Other Items Required
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Tools and Supplies Needed
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Part Drawings
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Assembly
Wing ................................................5
Tail
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Fuselage
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Servo
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First Flights
Balancing ........................................11
Operation Checks
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Flying
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Repair
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INTRODUCTION
All of us at Thunder Tiger want to thank you for choosing the Super Cup EP park flyer. This kit has been
engineered to go together quickly and easily while still providing you with great looks and exceptional flying
performance. In order to insure that your assembly process will be as smooth and uneventful as possible, we
strongly suggest that you read this assembly manual thoroughly before beginning to assemble this kit. We are
confident that you will enjoy flying this Super Cub and it will provide lots rewarding flights.
Modeling Organizations
The Super Cub EP park flyer is a serious radio-controlled model airplane and you should obtain air plane
check-out and flight training from an experience pilot to insure maximum enjoyment and programs and are very
willing to help. Also, it is recommended that you join one of the following organizations. They can help you find a
club in your area plus offer insurance programs to protect you.
Super Cup
Academy of Model Aeronautics
5151 East Memorial Dr.
Muncie, IN 47302
800-435-9262
Fax 765-741-0057
www.modelaircraft.org
Sport Flyers of America
POB 7993
Haledon, NJ 07508
800-745-3597
Fax 973-305-6686
www.modelavaiton.com
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PRE-ASSEMBLY NOTES
1. Please assemble your model exactly according to this
instruction manual. Do not attempt to modify or change
your Super Cub in any way as doing so may adversely
change its flying characteristics.
2. For Ready To Fly ( Super Combo) version, some
assembly steps are finished by factory craftsman. We
recommend you to read the manual to familiar the
whole plane as well and just skip the assembled step.
3. Before you begin please check entire contents of this
kit against the parts list and par ts drawings to be sure
that no parts are missing or damaged. This will also
help you to become familiar with each component.
4. If you find that any par ts are either missing or
damaged, please contact with your dealer immediately
for replacement. Note: Your dealer cannot accept kits
from return if construction has begun.
e-mail:t
hundertiger@tiger.com.tw
For customers in US please call or write to ACE Hobby
Distributors, Inc for replacement of missing or damaged
parts.
ACE Hobby Distributors, Inc.
2055 Main Street, Irvine, CA 92614
Tel: 949 833 0088
Fax: 949 833 0003
Email: service@acehobby.com
Remember we have worked ver y hard to make this model
as easy to assemble as possible while still maintaining our
high standard of quality. Your assembly of this model is
very important and will determine the final flight
capabilities of your Super Cub, so use extra care and
follow the assembly procedure exactly.
OTHER ITEMS REQUIRED
Radio: You will need at least a 3
channel radio control system with 2
micro servos for your Super Cub.
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2
ACE 8304
ESC-10: ACE ESC-10 ( P/N
ACE8015) with BEC for controlling
the power of your Super Cub as well
as eliminating the need of a
separate radio battery. The BEC(
Battery Eliminator Circuitry) in this
controller will automatically turn off
the power to the motor when the
battery reaches a factory present
discharge level leaving about 10
minutes of flight time for the radio system.
10A BEC
ACE 8015
Battery: We recommend the use of
a 7 cell 8.4V 600mAh AAA size
NiMH battery ( P/N ACE2924)
8.4V 600mAh AAA size
ACE 2924
Charger: You will need a quick
charger to charger your power
battery. We recommend our
economical DC Quick Filed Charger
(P/N ACE2908).
12V 900mAh
ACE 2604AC/B
TOOLS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED
Mixing Stick for Epoxy
Medium Grit Sandpaper
Rubbing Alcohol
Paper Towel
Hobby Knife
1/16” drill 1.5mm
Ruler
Pen, Pencil or Marker
Small Screw Drivers
Scissors
Nose Pliers
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PART DRAWINGS
Open the box and check that you have all the parts as shown below. If anything is missing please contact your dealer
AS6303 Fuselage
Fuselage (1)
Landing Gear Retainer (1)
AS6304 Main Wing
Main Wing ( L/1, R/1)
Wing Center Cover (1) Wing Joiner (2) 3x25mm Wood Screw (1)
AS6305
Horizontal Tail
Horizontal T ail/Elevator (1)
Firewall (1)
Skid (1)
AS6308 Pushrod
AS6312 Snap on Control Horn
ControlHorn (2)
AS6306 Vertical Tail
Vertical Tail/Rudder (1)
AS6309 Cowling
2x8mm
Self-Tapping Screw (2)
Pushrod (2) Clevis (2)
Cowling (1)
Locking Plate (2)
No.3251
Rubber Wheel
AS6315 Propeller Set
Nose Cone (1)
Spinner (1)
AS6313 Motor Mount
Front Motor Mount (1)
Rear Motor Mount (1)
Bushing (2)
AS6307 Wing Strut
Strut Joint (2)
Hook (4)Hook Joint (6)
Propeller (1)
AS6314
370 Super Motor
Self-Tapping Screw (2)
Self-Tapping Screw (3)
Machine Screw (2)
Tube (L/2)
Tube (S/2)
Clevis (2)
370 Super Motor (1)
3x20
2.6x10
3x5mm
Threaded Wire (2)
AS6311 Decal
Decal A (1)
AS6310 Landing Gear
Wheel Collar (2)
Landing Gear (1)
AS6316 Gear Shaft Set
Main Gear/Shaft (1)
M3 Nut (2)
Wheel (2)
Decal B (1)
3x3mm
Set Screw (2)
Pinion Drive Gear (1)
Spacer (1)
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ASSEMBLY / WING
1. Carefully trim the strut mount hole in square then
trail fit the strut mount in the hole. Make sure the
strut mount is level with the wing surface.
2. Mix the furnished 5-min Epoxy to glue the strut
mount. Hint: Apply equal volume of cement in
bottle A and B on a cardboard then fully mix
them with a small stick. Note: This 5-min Epoxy
allows working time is only 3 minutes after
mixing.
3. For novice, we would recommend to epoxy one
strut mount at one time. Note the orientation
(see next step) of strut mount and make sure it is
level with the wing surface.
4. The finished strut mounts are shown.
5. Locate the wing center cover, use 100 gr it sand
paper( not furnished) slightly sand the contact
area of center wing cover.
6. Trail fit the wing halves on center wing cover.
Make sure the wing root contact the center wing
cover rib.
Wing Assembly
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