THUNDER TIGER Tiger Trainer MK II Assembly Manual

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Thunder Tiger Trainer MK II Super Combo/Combo Plus/TRTF (TTR4523)

Distributed in North America by Ace Hobby Distributors, Inc.

116 W. 19th ST, Higginsville, MO 64037

Phone: [phone] • www.acehobby.com • email: [e-mail]

Tiger Trainer MK II

Assembly Manual

Wingspan: 61”

Length: 51”

Wing area: 675 in

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Weight: 5-5.5lbs

Engine: .40-45

Radio: 4 Channel

Specifications:

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 user-assembled
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.

99211/JE6131

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. If you encounter any problems, call 660-584-6724 for help.

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Notes

You have purchased the most pre-fabricated radio control model
airplane on the hobby market. Three versions of this airplane are
available:

TRTF Version: This will require installation of a .40 sized engine and
a four channel radio.

Combo Plus Version: This will require installation of a four channel
radio receiver and battery pack; of course you will need the matching
transmitter. The servos and GP-42 engine are included and installed.

Super Combo: If you have the Super Combo version,it will only take
you a few minutes to get your Tiger Trainer MK II ready for flight plus
no tools or glue are required for completion. Complete radio system
and GP-42 engine are included and installed.

Please read and understand this instruction manual completely
before starting assembly. It will give you an understanding of what you
are about to do and can eliminate the possibility of mistakes. Check
the contents of your airplane for completeness. If any parts are miss­ing, customers in the U.S. and Canada can contact Ace Hobby
Distributors, Inc. for replacement parts at the below address:

Ace Hobby Distributors, Inc.

116 W. 19th ST

Higginsville, MO 64037

[phone]

NOTE: The batteries in your radio system must be charged

for 24 hours before use. Do not attempt to fly this
airplane without charging the batteries.

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INTRODUCTION

You will need the following to complete your Tiger Trainer MKII:

Super Combo: Nothing; no tools, no glue.
Combo Plus: Four Channel Transmitter, Receiver, and Battery Pack
TRTF: Four Channel Radio w/4 servos, Engine (.40-.46 cu. in.),

Household tools.

NEEDED FOR FLIGHT:

You will need “support” equipment to fly your MK II. This
includes model engine fuel (10% nitro recommended),a fuel pump or
bulb with fuel line, a glow plug clip and battery (or glow starter), elec­tric starter or “chicken stick.”

Thunder Tiger makes a product called the “Side Kick” which con­tains all of the support equipment you need (except fuel) in a conve­nient tote box. You may want to consider this economical package if
you are just starting out.

Adhesives:

Instant setting Cyanoacrylate adhesive (thin CA)

Tools:

Model knife
Small and medium screwdrivers
Long nose pliers
Drill and drill bits
Fine felt tip pen and soft lead pencil

R/C System:

A 4-channel radio with standard servos is required for the TRTF ver­sion. Transmitter, receiver, and battery pack required for Combo Plus
Version. Radio furnished in Super Combo.

Engine:

The Thunder Tiger GP-42 is the ideal engine for this airplane.This quiet­running engine is easy to start, requires no special break-in period,
is very easy to maintain and will last for years.

Propeller appropriate for engine type and preferred performance.

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PARTS DRAWINGS

1999.10 V.1

ORDER BY BAG NUMBER ONLY
INDIVIDUAL PARTS NOT AVAILABLE

Left Wing (1)

AS6052 Wing Set

AS6053 Tail Feathers

AS6054 Fuselage Set

PE0005 Decal Set

0.05" Metal Pushrod

Plastic Guide Tube (2)

PE0577 Forward Pushrods

AS6056
Aileron Pushrods

Clevis (2)

Threaded Rod (2)

Aileron Servo Tray (1)

Plywood Wing Joiner

Torque Rod Horn (2)

Wing Dowels (2)

Fuselage (1)

Servo Tray (1)

Stabilizer/Elevator (1)

Vertical Fin/Rudder (1)

Right Wing (1)

AS6055 AFT Pushrods

Rudder Pushrods (1)

Clevis (3)

Retaining Screw (1)

Retainning Screw (2)

Wing Protector (2)

Stab Pushrod (1)