No.4315 Super Cub EP
Wing Span: 39.85"(1012mm) Length: 26.5 (673mm) Wing Area: 166 sq.in.(10.7dm2) Weight: 14oz.(400g) Motor: Super 370 Motor with 2.67:1 gearbox included
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.
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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 airplane 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 |
Sport Flyers of America |
5151 East Memorial Dr. |
POB 7993 |
Muncie, IN 47302 |
Haledon, NJ 07508 |
800-435-9262 |
800-745-3597 |
Fax 765-741-0057 |
Fax 973-305-6686 |
www.modelaircraft.org |
www.modelavaiton.com |
Table of Contents
Introduction
Pre-Assembly Notes .................... |
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Fuselage |
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Other Items Required .............. |
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Servo |
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Tools and Supplies Needed ....... |
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First Flights |
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Part Drawings .................................... |
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Balancing ........................................ |
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Assembly |
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Operation Checks ........................... |
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Wing ................................................ |
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Flying .............................................. |
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Tail ................................................ |
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Repair .................................................... |
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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 parts 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 parts 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:thundertiger@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 very 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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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 |
AS6309 Cowling |
Firewall (1)
2x8mm Self-Tapping Screw (2)
Fuselage (1) |
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Cowling (1) |
Landing Gear Retainer (1) |
Skid (1) |
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AS6304 Main Wing |
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AS6308 Pushrod |
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Pushrod (2) |
Clevis (2) |
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Main Wing ( L/1, R/1) |
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AS6312 Snap on Control Horn |
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Wing Center Cover (1) |
Wing Joiner (2) |
3x25mm Wood Screw (1) |
ControlHorn (2) |
Locking Plate (2) |
AS6305 |
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AS6306 |
Vertical Tail |
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Horizontal Tail |
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Rubber Wheel |
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Horizontal Tail/Elevator (1) |
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Vertical Tail/Rudder (1) |
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Wheel (2) |
AS6315 Propeller Set |
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AS6314 |
AS6311 Decal |
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370 Super Motor |
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Nose Cone (1) |
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Propeller (1) |
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Spinner (1) |
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370 Super Motor (1) |
Decal A (1) |
Decal B (1) |
AS6313 Motor Mount |
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3x20 |
AS6310 Landing Gear |
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Self-Tapping Screw (2) |
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2.6x10 |
Wheel Collar (2) |
3x3mm |
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Set Screw (2) |
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Self-Tapping Screw (3) |
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Front Motor Mount (1) |
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Rear Motor Mount (1) |
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3x5mm |
Landing Gear (1) |
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Bushing (2) |
Machine Screw (2) |
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AS6307 Wing Strut |
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AS6316 Gear Shaft Set |
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Tube (L/2) |
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Strut Joint (2) |
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Tube (S/2) |
Main Gear/Shaft (1) |
Pinion Drive Gear (1) |
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Hook Joint (6) |
Hook (4) |
Clevis (2) |
Threaded Wire (2) |
M3 Nut (2) |
Spacer (1) |
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ASSEMBLY / WING
Wing Assembly
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 grit 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.
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