TWM 1/3 SUPER CUB Instruction Manual

Warning ! This model is not a toy.

It is designed for maximum performance. Please seek advice if one is not familiar with
this kind of engine powered precision model. Operating this model without prior
preparation may cause injuries. Remember, safety is the most important thing. Always
keep this instruction manual at hand for quick reference.

* Spec if icati on s are sub je ct to cha ng e witho ut n otice .*

Specifications

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

1/3 SUPER CUB

1/3 SUPER CUB

Wing Span 141 in / 3580 mm
Wing Area 2821 sq in / 182 sq dm
Flying Weight 28.5 lbs / 13000 g
Fuselage Length 91 in / 2310 mm

Requires: 80 c.c. gasoline engine,
5-channel radio w/ 8 high

torque servos

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FACTORY PRE-FABRICATED

ALMOST-READY-TO-FLY (ARF) SERIES

MADE IN CHINA

Manufacturing Co.,Ltd.

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Check all parts. If you find any defective or missing parts contact your local dealer. Please DRY FIT
and check for defects for all parts that will require CA or Epoxy for final assembly. Any parts you
find to be defective after the gluing process may be difficult to remove for warranty replacement. The
manufacturer will replace any defective parts, but will

not

extend to the parts that are good before

gluing to defective parts during assembly. Warranty will not cover any parts modified by customer.

INDEX

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

PARTS LIST

ASSEMBLY

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

P. 1

P. 2

P.12

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Read through the manual before you begin, so you will have an overall idea of what to do.

Symbols used throughout this instruction manual comprise of the following : -

1

2

3

1/3 SUPER CUB

1/3 SUPER CUB

3mm

Do not overlook this symbol!

Cut off shaded portion.

Peel off shaded portion
covering film.

Pay close attention here!

Pierce the shaded portion
covering film.

Must be purchased separately!

Drill holes with the specified
diameter (here: 3mm).

Ensure smooth non-binding
movement while assembling.

Apply instant glue
(C.A. glue, super glue.)

Assemble left and right
sides the same way.

Apply epoxy glue.

Apply thread locker

Warning!

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Parts List

COVE RING:

TOUGHL ON ST L 10 0 WHITE
TOUGHL ON ST L 31 2 BRIGH T RED

1. MAIN WING -- 1 pair

2. SERVO MOUNTING PANEL (For Aileron) -- 2 pairs
HEAVY DUTY CLEVIS PL4112200 -- 8 sets
SCREW PM4x60mm -- 4 pcs
SCREW PWA2.3x8mm -- 16 pcs
M4 NYLON INSERT LOCK NUT -- 4 pcs
HEAVY DUTY HORN BRACKET PL4112400 -- 4 sets
HEAVY DUTY SERVO HORN PL4120300 -- 4 sets
PUSHROD Ø2.3x129mm w/ Threads (For Aileron) -- 2 pcs
PUSHROD Ø2.3x108mm w/ Threads (For Flap Servo) -- 2 pcs
SWIVEL CLEVIS HORN FAIRING PL4610010 -- 4 sets

3. SCREW HM4x20mm -- 12 pcs
COPPER CLIPPER 0.5mm -- 8 pcs
MAIN WING STRUTS -- 1 pair
WING STRUT WIRE D4mm -- 2 pcs
M4 NYLON INSERT LOCK NUT -- 4 pcs
WASHER d4xD9mm -- 4 pcs
WASHER d4xD12mm -- 4 pcs

4. FUSELAGE -- 1 pc.
STABILIZER & ELEVATOR -- 1 set
SCREW PWM2.5x12mm -- 2 pcs
STABILIZER WIRE Ø4x200mm -- 2 pcs

5. VERTICAL FIN & RUDDER -- 1 set

6. TAIL GEAR ASSEMBLY (PL3410022) --1 set
COPPER PLATE (For Stays on Tail Fueslage Bottom) 1x12x60mm -- 1 pc.
SCREW PA3x18mm -- 3 pcs
SCREW PWA2.5x12mm -- 2 pcs

7. MAIN LANDING GEAR -- 1 set
SCREW HM4x18mm -- 2 pcs
SCREW PA3x14mm -- 12 pcs
SCREW PA4x20mm -- 2 pcs
WASHER d4xD12mm -- 2 pcs
WASHER d4xD9mm -- 2 pcs
MOUNTING PLATE 12x20mm -- 6 pcs
ALUMINUM PLATE 3x15x77mm -- 2 pcs

8. SCREW PA1.7x8mm -- 6 pcs
SCREW PM3x10mm -- 8 pcs
WASHER d3xD7mm -- 16 pcs
M3 NUT -- 8 pcs
COLLAR Ø6.1mm w/ set screw -- 4 sets
LARGE SCALE CAPTIVE AIR WHEELS Ø140mm(PL3115140) -- 2 sets
PLYWOOD 2x211.5x193.5mm (Main Langing Gear Cover) --1 pair
COPPER CLIPPER 0.5x12x20mm -- 8 pcs

9. BLIND NUT M6 -- 4 pcs
WASHER d6xD15mm -- 4 pcs
SOCKET HEAD SCREW M6x30mm -- 4 pcs

10. COWLING -- 1 pc.
TRANSPARENT 3D TEMPLATE -- 1 pc.
SCREW PA3x12mm -- 4 pcs
WASHER d3xD7mm -- 4 pcs
SILICON GROMMET d2.5xD8.5mm -- 4 pcs

11. FUEL TANK 1500cc (PL1121500G-gasoline) -- 1 set
CABLE TIE (For Fuel Tank) 1.5x8x500mm -- 1 pc.
DOUBLE-SIDED TAPE 40x160mm -- 1 pc.

12. PUSHROD Ø2.3x215mm w/ Threads (For Elevator) -- 2 pcs
SCREW PM4x50mm -- 2 pcs
M4 NYLON INSERT LOCK NUT -- 2 pcs
SWIVEL CLEVIS HORN FAIRING PL4610010 -- 2 sets
HEAVY DUTY HORN BRACKET PL4112400 -- 2 sets
HEAVY DUTY SERVO HORN PL4120250 -- 2 sets
HEAVY DUTY CLEVIS PL4112200 -- 4 sets

13. PUSHROD Ø2.3x170mm w/ Threads (For Rudder) -- 1 pc.
SCREW PM4x50mm -- 1 pc.
M4 NYLON INSERT LOCK NUT -- 1 pc.
SWIVEL CLEVIS HORN FAIRING PL4610010 -- 1 set
HEAVY DUTY HORN BRACKET PL4112400 -- 1 set
HEAVY DUTY SERVO HORN PL4120250 -- 1 set
HEAVY DUTY CLEVIS PL4112200 -- 2 sets

14. SCREW PM2x18mm -- 12 pcs
WASHER d2xD5mm -- 24 pcs
M2 NUT -- 12 pcs
CLEVIS -- 12 pcs
WIRE Ø1x4200mm -- 1 pc.
FLYING WIRE BRACKET -- 12 pcs
CLIP PIN -- 12 pcs
EYE SCREW -- 6 pcs
COPPER TUBE d2.5xD3.2x8mm (For Rudder) -- 16 pcs

15. SIDE WINDOWS -- 1 pair

16. LINKAGE CONNECTOR Ø2.1mm w/ set screw -- 1 set

17. PLYWOOD 3x196x304mm (For Fuselage Servos) -- 1 pc.
PLYWOOD 3x10x160mm (For Fuselage Servo Stand) -- 2 pcs
BALSA 10x10x288mm (For Fuselage Servo Stand) -- 2 pcs
SPONGE 10x80x200mm -- 2 pcs
THROTTLE PUSHWIRE Ø1.2x480mm -- 1 pc.
PLASTIC TUBE d2xD3xd300mm -- 1 pc.

18. PILOT PC101110A -- 1 set

SCREW PWA2x12mm -- 4 pcs
COCKPIT BASE PANEL 3x196x444mm -- 1 pc.
WOOD 10x10x443mm (For Cockpit Base Panel) -- 2 pcs

19. WIND SHIELD -- 1 pc.
M2 NYLON INSERT LOCK NUT -- 2 pcs
SCREW PM2x14mm -- 2 pcs
WASHER d2xD5mm -- 4 pcs
MOUNTING PLATE 5x15mm -- 2 pcs
BALSA ROD Ø8x220 -- 2 pcs

20. WING TUBE Ø22x931mm -- 2 pcs
SCREW HM3x30mm -- 2 pcs
SCREW PA3x30mm -- 2 pcs
WASHER d3xD7mm -- 4 pcs

21. SCREW HM4x15mm -- 2 pcs
WASHER d4xD12mm -- 2 pcs
M4 NYLON INSERT LOCK NUT -- 2 pcs

22. DECALS: A186SRDEC -- 1 set

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2

Aileron & Flap servo

1

Main Wing

Pre -glue d

PM4x 60 mm Scre w

M4 N YL ON I NS E RT LO C K NU T

4

4

Aile ron & Flap Ser vo Lead

Bottom View

Bottom View

16

PWA2.3 x 8mm Screw

PWA 2.3 x 8mm

M2

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10

mm

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SER VO M OUN TI NG PAN EL

M2 NY LON

INS ERT LOC K NUT

Pushrod

Ø2. 3x108 mm

SER VO MOUN TING PANE L

1mm

1.5mm

Pushrod

Ø2.3x12 9m m

PM4 x 60m m

M4 Nyl on I nsert

Lock N ut

PM2x10m m

Heavy Duty
Clevis

Heav y Du ty H or n
Bracke t

PA1. 7x 8mm

M2 Nyl on I nsert

Lock N ut

M2 NUT

M2x8mm

PL4120300

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Stabilizer & Elevator

COMPLETE D

5

Vertical Fin & Rudder

COMPLETED

Pre-g lu ed

(St abili zer)

(Ma in Wing )

B B'

B=B'

HM4x20mm

Washer d4xD9mm

3.5mm

HM4 x 20mm

M4 Nylon Insert Lock Nut

Main Wing Strut

d4xD 12mm Wash er

HM4x20mm Screw

12

4

d4xD 9mm Washe r

4

4

M4 N YLON I N SE R T LOCK N UT

3

4

Bottom View

Tempor a r y i nstall t h e main w i n g , adjust
leveling o f the s t a b i l i z e r to m a k e it a s
parallel t o the m a i n wing a s possible.

Wing Struts

465 mm 481 mm

174 mm

280 mm

184 mm

260 mm

d4xD12 mm

Was he r

Pre -glue d

P M mm W 2.5x12 Screw

2

P M mm W 2.5x12

Ø4x200mm

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Bottom View

Tail Landing Gear

6

8

Landing Gear

PA1. 7x 8m m

Collar

M3x3mm

Set Screw

M3x3mm

Set Screw

Collar

PM3x10mm Screw

PA1.7X8mm Screw

d3xD7mm Washer

M3 Nut

8

6

16

8

4

3mmSet Screw

4

6.1mm Collar

d4xD12mm Washer

HM4x18mm S cre w

2

2

PA3x14mm S cre w

12

d4xD9mm Washer

2

PA4x20mm S cre w

2

Bottom View

Bottom View

PM3 x10mm

d3x D7mm
Was her

Coppe r Plate

0.5 x12x2 0mm

M3 Nut

7

Main Landing Gear

Fron t

PA3x14mm

PA4x20mm

HM4x 18 mm

d4xD 9m m
Was he r

d4xD 12 mm

Was he r

Alum inum Pla te

3x15 x7 7mm

1.5mm

2.5mm

P.5

3

2

PWA2.5 x 12mm

PA3 x18mm

Copper Plate
1x12x60mm

Spring

2.5mm

1.5mm

Bottom View

PA3x18mm Screw

PWA2.5x12mm Screw

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