THUNDER TIGER Tiger Bipe 40, 4557 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

Tiger

Bipe 40

Item No. 4557

JE6351.V1

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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 biplane available, the Tiger Bipe 40. This kit features state-of-the-art engineering that pro­vides quick and easy assembly of a strong, yet lightweight air plane that will give you an enjoyable and
thrilling experience.The Tiger Bipe will allow you to enjoy model airplanes the way they were meant to
be: with two wings!

To gain the most from this airplane kit, it is important that you read the instructions thoroughly and then
follow them exactly.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 constr uction. Due to the
nature of this design, this airplane is not intended for a beginner’s first model and the instructions are
written with this in mind. We assume you have a working knowledge of airplane and radio terminology.

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 at 116 W. 19th

Street, Higginsville, MO 64037 [phone] for replacement parts. Under no circumstances can a
kit be returned if assembly has already been started.

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Other Items Required . . . . . . . . . 2

Items Need Check List . . . . . . . . . 3

Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5

Pre-Assembly Notes

. . . . . . . . . . 6

Wing

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Landing Gear . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Tail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-10

Engine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Tank. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Install the Radio. . . . . . . . . . 13-14

Cowl

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Flight

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-17

Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

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.

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ITEMS NEEDED

Adhesives - You will need two types of adhe-

sives for the Tiger Bipe - 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 PRO-36 is the ideal
engine for this airplane. It is a quiet running
engine that is easy to start and require no spe­cial break- in period, 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 Servos
❏ 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 (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", 3/32", 5/32", 3/16")

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

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.

Parts are not necessarily drawn actual size!

AS6119 Fuselage Set

Fuselage(1)

2x8mm Self-Tapping(4)

AS6120 Main Wing Set

Top Left Wing(1)

Bottom Left Wing(1)

Front Wing Dowel

Doubler(2)

Rear Wing Dowel

Doubler(2)

Top Right Wing(1)

Bottom Right Wing(1)

CA Hinge(6)

Washer(2)

Servo Tray(1)

Connector(1)

Wing Dowel(1)

Aileron Servo Tray(2)

Top Wing Joiner(2)

PE0009 Hardware Set

Allen Wrench(1)

Push Rod

3x3mmSet Screw(1)

Aileron Horn

Torgue(2)

Bottom Wing Joiner(2)

2mm Hex Nut(1)

Wing Bolt

6/32 x 24mm(2)

Trim Tape(2)

AS6121 Tail Feather

H. Stab./ Elevator(1)

AS6122 Pushrod Set

Stab Pushrod(1)

Rudder Pushrod(1)

0.05" Metal Pushrod(1)

Plastic Guide Tube(1)

V. Fin/ Rudder(1)

CA Hinge(8)

Clevis(5)

Aileron Pushrod(2)

3102 Adjustable Engine Mount

Screw 6/32 x 18mm(4)

Screw3x15mm(4)

3261 Fuel Tank Set

Silicone Tube(1)

Cap(1)

Clunk(1)

Rubber Stopper(1)

90-degree Nipple(1)

Engine Mount Plate(1)

Beams(L/1 R/1)

Straight Nipple(1)

180cc (6oz)

180cc Fuel Tank(1)

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PARTS SKETCHES

Parts are not necessarily drawn actual size!

Replacement parts must be ordered by Set Number

AS6007 Tail Gear Set

Allex Wrench (1)

Tail gear (1)

Collar (1)

3x10mm Self­Tapping Screw(2)

3x3mm Set

Scrent(1)

AS6123 Main Landing Gear

3x12mm Self­Tapping Screw(4)

Landing Gear(2)

Steering Horn(2)

Mounting Strap(2)

2.6 x 8mm Self­Tapping Screw(4)

3x5mm Screw(4)

3x3mm Set Screw(2)

Wheel (2)

Tail Wheel (1)

4mm Collar(4)

AS6125 Cabane Strut

Mounting STRAP(4)

Cabane Strut(R/1) Cabane Strut(L/1)

2.6 x 8mm Self­Tapping Screw(8)

AS6126 Wheel Pant / Canopy

Wheel Pant(R/2)

Canopy(1)

Wheel Pant(L/2)

3282R Spinner

3x12mm Self-Tapping Screw

Back plate(1)

AS6124 Cowl

Cowl(1)

AS6127 Decals

Tiger Bipe

THUNDERTIGER CORP.JE6352

2" Spinner(1)

AS6049 Control Horn Set

2x12mm Screw(6)

Control Horn(3)

THUNDERTIGER CORP. JE6353

Nut Plate(3)

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PRE-ASSEMBLY

❏ Note: the bottom wing is shorter than the top
wing and has ailerons. Before gluing the two
wing halves together, trial-fit the bottom wing
joiner into both wing panels. If it is not easy to
slide into the wing, sand it until it will. Note: this
joiner is the shorter of the two and has more
angle in it. To fit properly, note that the wing has
an upward “bend”in it, called dihedral. While fit­ting, also have the front and rear wing dowel
doublers temporarily in place.

WING ASSEMBLY

❏ Locate the following pairs of plywood parts:
top and bottom wing joiners, front and rear wing
dowel doublers, and aileron servo tray. Using
epoxy or thick CyA, glue and clamp these pairs
of pieces together to form 6mm thick parts.
Keep the edges of the pieces lined up and wipe
off any excess glue.

PRE-ASSEMBLY NOTES

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. Each step of these instructions is preceded by
a box which can be check ed 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.

Note: Your dealer cannot accept kits for
return if construction has begun

.

❏ With 30 minute epoxy, liberally coat all sides
and edges of the wing joiner and slip it into one
wing half. Now coat the inside edge of the center
wing rib where it will join to the other wing half.
This is called the “root” of the wing.

Put the front and rear wing dowel doublers in
place WITH THE WING DOWEL PLACED IN
ITS SLOT.

Now coat the root edge of the other wing
panel with epoxy.