THUNDER TIGER tiger trainer 60 MKII Assembly Instructions Manual
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Assembly Instructions
Warranty
Thunder Tiger Corp. 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 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 Corp. has no control over possible shipping damages or construction
by the modeler, no liability can be assumed nor accepted for damage resulting from the
use by the user or 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.
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POST-FLIGHT CHECK
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
1.Wear safety glasses when starting and running all
model engines.
2.Model engine fuel is very flammable and the flame is
very dangerous because it is almost invisible! Do not
smoke or allow sparks, high heat or other flames near the
fuel.
3.Do not run model engines inside garage or other closed
room as they give off large amounts of deadly carbon
monoxide gas.
4.Do not run model engines around gravel, sand or other
loose debris. These materials will be ingested through
the carburetor and can also be kicked up by the prop.
5.Always stay behind the propeller when the engine is
running. Make all engine adjustments from behind the
engine. Under no circumstances should you allow your
face or body near the plane on rotation of the propeller
when the engine is running.
6.Do not allow loose clothing or other loose objects close
to the prop.
7.To stop an engine, cut off the fuel or air supply to the
engine. Do not throw rags or other objects into the prop to
stop the engine.
8.Do not touch the engine or muffler during or right after it
has been running-It gets very hot!
9.If you hear any unusual noises while your plane is flying,
land at once and determine the problem before returning
to the air. Control surface flutter, which often emits a lowpitched Buzz, can quickly destroy an airplane and
should not be ignored. Flutter is usually caused by sloppy
control surfaces and is generally relatively easy to cure.
If you get disoriented or the plane gets out of control,
simply take your hands off all the controls and allow the
plane to stabilize. Clear your head and try to picture
yourself sitting in the cockpit. Then input the required
control movements to get the plane back on the correct
flight path. If you run out of time or flying space and
realize the plane is going to hit something (ground, tree,
etc), pull the throttle back to idle and pull the elevator
stick back about half way. This will reduce the speed of
the plane and minimize the damage sustained.
When you are ready to land, do a coupler of slow fly-bys
at a safe altitude to get familiar with the plane's slowflying characteristics. An important factor to remember
here is that you should regulate you altitude with the
throttle not the elevator as you might expect. Practice
raising the nose of plane slightly with a touch of “up”
elevator and then using the throttle to regulate the
plane’s altitude. When you are ready to land, fly
downwind past the runway. When the plane is a
hundred yards or so downwind, reduce the throttle
almost an idle and turn 90 degrees towards the runway.
Fly straight for a second or two until the plane is almost
even with the runway. Turn 90 degrees again and fly
directly toward the runway using the throttle to govern
how quickly the plane is descending. Keep the nose of
plane up slightly with the elevator and allow the plane to
fly gently onto the runway. Do not try to stretch the glide
path without increasing the throttle or the plane may
stall.
1.Be sure that both the transmitter and receiver switches
are turned off.
2.Drain all excess fuel from the tank. Fuel left in the tank
for extended periods can “gunk up” the tank, fittings and
carburetor.
3.Clean the plane with paper towels and a light-duty
spray cleanser. Keeping your plane clean will make it last
longer and keep it looking nice.
4.Put a few drops of after-run or light oil in the carburetor
and turn the prop over a few times (without the glow plug
ignited) to distribute the oil throughout the engine.
5.Inspect the prop and replace it if any chips or cracks
are found.
6.Inspect the entire plane for covering tears, new dings
and dents, loose screws and connect connectors and
any other wear and tear.
7.Use a voltmeter to check the receiver battery voltage.
If it is low, you now know not to fly so long next time. If it
is still high, you should be able to fly a little longer next
session.
POST-FLIGHT CHECK LIST
INTRODUCTION
Tools-Model assembly can be much easier if the proper
tools are used. Therefore we have included in our
checklist to above, 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-61 and F-75S 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.
ITEMS NEEDED
Introduction
A checklist is also provided on the next page which
will make shopping for these items easier.
OTHER ITEMS REQUIRED FOR
ASSEMBLY
Radio - A 4- channel radio with 4 standard servos is
required. Most lower priced 4-channel radios only
come with three standard servos so you may need to
purchase the fourth servo separately.
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", 9/64”)
Flight Equipment Needed Check List
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 Starter
Extra Glow Plug(s)
Silicon Tubing
Adhesives- You will need two types of adhesives for the
Tiger Trainer - Epoxy and Instant ( cyanoacrylate )
adhesives. We recommend that you purchase both 5minute and 30-minute epoxy to cut down on assembly
time, but you can get by with only 30-minute epoxy if time
is no important. You will also need a small bottle of both
"Thick" and "Thin" instant adhesive.
All of us at Thunder Tiger want to thank you for choosing the best looking, easiest building and best flying ARF trainer
available, the Tiger Trainer 60 MKII.The kit features state-of-the-art engineering that provides quick and easy
assemble of a strong, yet lightweight airplane that will give you an enjoyable and educational experience.
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 a novice modelers in mind, but includes many hints and
modeling tips that even experienced modeler can benefit from. We strongly suggest that you read through 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 or authorised Thunder Tiger Distributors immediately for
replacement.
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Introduction...........................................................................................2
Other Items Required..........................................................................2
Items Need Check List ............................................................................3
Parts List..............................................................................................4-5
Pre-assemble Notes............................................................................6
Wing..........................................................................................7
Fuselage..............................................................................................7-8
Install the Engine................................................................................8-9
Install Fuel Tank..........................................................................................9
Tail....................................................................................................10-12
Install The Radio..........................................................................................12-13
Balance & Final Assembly Flight.................................................14-16
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Tiger offer a complete
organizer of field
equipment. All you
need is included.
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ACCESSORIES
12V DC Starter- Provides high
torque starting power to start
your outboard engine.
Sealed Battery- 7Ah 12V
Sealed Battery.
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GP-61
F-75S
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Fuselage (1)
PARTS DRAWINGS
AS6600 Aileron Pushrod
PARTS DRAWINGS
AS6595R Fuselage
AS6595L
AS6596R Main Wing
AS6596L
AS6599 Forward Pushrod
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Dowel (2)
Left Wing (1)
Right Wing (1)
Aileron Servo Tray (1)
Wing Joiner (1)
Aileron Torque Horn (2)
CA Hinge (10)
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CA Hinge (9) Fin/Rudder (1)
Stab./Elevator (1)
Clevis (2) Pushrod (2)
Plastic Guide Tube (2)
0.05" Piano Wire (2)
AS6597R Tail Feathers
AS6597L
2 1/4” Spinner (1)
AS6598 Windshield
3103 Adjust Engine Mount
AS6602 Hardware Set
AS6604 Spinner
AS6606 Control Horn
AS6605 Landing Gear
3266 Fuel Tank
3x3mm
Set Screw (2)
Allen Wrench (1)
Push Rod
Connector (2)
2mm Washer (4)
2mm Hex Nut (2)
3x12mm Self
-Tapping Screw (2)
Backplate (1)
Nose Gear Mount (1)
Engine Mount Plate (1)
Beams (L/1, R/1)
AS6601 Rudd/Elev. Pushrod
AS6603 Wheels
Wheel (3)
Pushrod (2)
Clevis (2)
2.3x15mm Screw (4)
Nut Plate (2)
Control Horn (2)
Main Gear (2)
Nose Gear (1)
3x5mm Screw (1)
3x12mm Self Tapping Screw (4)
Steering Horn (1)
Collar (8)
Mounting Strap (2)
420cc Fuel Tank (1)
Clunk (1)
Cap(1)
90-degree Nipple (1)
Rubber Stopper (1)
Silicone Tube (1) Straight Nipple (1)
2.3x8mm
Wood Screw (10)
Windshield (1)
4x24mm Screw (4)
Silicon Ring(2)
Silicon Ring(2)
4x25mm Wood Screw (4)
3x20mm Screw (2)
AS6607 Rubber Bands
Rubber Bands(8)
4mm Washer (4)
3mm Washer (2)
Switch Pushrod (1)
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