THUNDER TIGER TTR4307 Assembly Manual

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Sparky ARF Airplane (TTR4307)

Distributed in North America by Ace Hobby Distributors,Inc.• 116 W 19th ST,Higginsville,MO 64037

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

Sparky ARF

Assembly Manual

Wing Span: 57”(1450mm)
Wing Area: 360sq.in.(23.2dm2)

Length: 34”(865mm)

Weight: 1.6 lbs.(700-750g)

Motor: 400 Motor req’d

Radio: 2~3 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.

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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 f light of this airplane.
Inspect all parts for completeness and damage. If you encounter any problems,call 660-584-6724 for help.

ITEM NEEDED FOR COMPLETION

Motor - Thunder Tiger Electric

Power System includes 400 motor,
1:2 gear reduction set,9 x 6 pro­peller and spinner.

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INTRODUCTION

The Sparky is reminiscent of a time when things were more relaxed and life happened at slower pace;
everything was simpler...easier.

Now you can enjoy this "old-timer" feeling with these Almost-Ready-To-Fly planes. A large wing span,high
aspect ratio eliptical wing provides ultra-stable and slow flight, perfect for the beginner or an experienced
pilot looking for relaxation.

Pre-Assembly Notes

Before beginning the assembly r ead the instructions thoroughl y to give an understanding of the sequence
of steps and a general awareness of the recommended assembly procedures.

By following these instructions carefully and ref erring to the corresponding pictures,the assembly of your
model will be both enjoyable and rewarding. The result will be a well built, easy to assemble ARF model,
which you will be proud to display and also provide you considerable enjoyment.

If you are not an experienced R/C pilot,plan to have a fully competent pilot c hec k y our completed model
and help you with your first flights. Even though we have tried to provide you with a very thorough instruc­tion manual, R/C models are rather complicated and an experienced modeler can quickly check over your
model to help make sure your first flights are successful.

Before you begin,check the entire contents of your kit against the parts list and photos at back cover 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 Ace
Hobby Distributors,Inc.,Customer Service (660-584-6704) immediately for replacements.

Trial fit each part before gluing it in place. Make sure you are using the correct part and that it fits well
before assembling. No amount of glue can make up for a poor-fitting part.

Charger - Ace R/C 8.4V 60 min.

DC Quick Charger

8.4V Battery Pack - AcePower

8.4V 900mAh NiMH battery Pack

Radio - A 3-channel radio with three standard

or mini servos is required. The Ace R/C
Commander is ideal.

ESC - Ace R/C Electric Speed

Control Unit ESC-30

N0.8301

AS6162

8012AC

2604AC

2919AC

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WING ASSEMBLYTOOLS & MATERIALS

Adhesives -You will need two types of adhesives for the
Sparky - Epoxy and Instant (cyanoacrylate) adhesives. We
recommend that you purchase both 10-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. As you will notice, many household
tools can be utilized during construction. Besides above
tools, some other tools or materials like T-Pins, Scissors,
Drill and Drill Bits, Fine Felt Tip Pen, Rubbing Alcohol,
Masking Tape will be used when assembling.

I. Wing Assembly

A. Locate both wing halves and the two dihedral braces.Mix a small
amount of 5-minute epoxy and glue both dihedral braces together.
With the two dihedral braces together trial fit the braces in each wing
half.With dihedral brace in one wing panel,trial fit it to the other wing
panel,assuring no gaps from leading edge to trailing edge.

B. Mix up a small amount of 30 minute epoxy and apply to both
sides of both inner ribs and dihedral brace slot.Insert brace into one
wing panel before putting wing panels together. After wings are
together,wipe off excess epoxy,tape and set aside to cure.After epoxy
is cured,glue the wing protector at the joint of the trailing edge.

hold pushrod tubes in place.

III. Motor Installation

A. File the motor mount at the beam as shown for better fitness.

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FUSELAGE

II. Pushrod Housing Installation

A. Carefully install rudder and elevator pushrod tubes;insert the ele­vator pushrod tube through the hole in the rear former through the
fuselage and out the pre-drilled hole in the right of the rear cabin for­mer.

B. With a hobby knife,remove covering from existing slot in top rear
of fuselage and insert rudder pushrod tube through fuselage and out
pre-drilled hole in left rear cabin former. Use just a dab of CA glue to

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