THUNDER TIGER 4315-Y Manual de usuario
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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.
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. Contact Thunder Tiger authorized agent if you find any problem or
need tech support.
No.4315-Y Super Cub EP
Wing Span: 39.75"(1010mm) Length: 26.75
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(680mm) Wing Area: 232 sq.in.(15dm2)
Weight: 16.5oz.(470g) Motor: Super 370 Motor with 2.67:1 gearbox included
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Table of Contents
Introduction
Pre-Assembly Notes ....................3
Other Items Required ..............3
Tools and Supplies Needed .......3
Part Drawings ....................................4
Assembly
Wing ................................................5
Tail ................................................6
Fuselage .......................................7
Servo ...................................8
First Flights
Balancing ........................................11
Operation Checks ...........................12
Flying ..............................................14
Repair ....................................................16
INTRODUCTION
All of us at Thunder Tiger want to thank you for choosing the Super Cub EP park flyer. This kit has been
engineered to go together quickly and easily while still providing you with great looks and exceptional flying
performance. In order to insure that your assembly process will be as smooth and uneventful as possible, we
strongly suggest that you read this assembly manual thoroughly before beginning to assemble this kit. We are
confident that you will enjoy flying this Super Cub and it will provide a lot of rewarding flights.
Thunder Tiger guarantees that you should enjoy the trouble free use from our R/C products. Thunder Tiger
products have been sold worldwide through the authorized distributors that are supported directly and rapidly
from Thunder Tiger. You may find that Thunder Tiger is always pursuing to explore new items creatively with
highest quality. To update the latest product information and to get the best technical support, please fee free to
contact your local hobby shops or Thunder Tiger authorized distributor.
Modeling Organizations
The Super Cub EP park flyer is a serious radio-controlled model airplane. You should obtain help with the
airplane for preflight and flight trainning from an experience pilot to insure maximum enjoyment. Many programs
are very willing to help, check www.modelaircraft.org . Also, it is recommended that you join one the following
organizations. They can help you find a club in your area plus offer insurance programs to protect you.
Super Cub
Academy of Model Aeronautics
5151 East Memorial Dr.Muncie, IN 47302
800-435-9262 Fax 765-741-0057
www.modelaircraft.org
Sport Flyers of America
POB 7993 Haledon, NJ 07508
800-745-3597 Fax 973-305-6686
www.modelavaiton.com
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PRE-ASSEMBLY NOTES
1. Please assemble your model according to this
instruction manual. Do not attempt to modify or change
your Super Cub in any way as doing so may adversely
change its flying characteristics.
2. For Ready To Fly ( Super Combo) version, some
assembly steps are finished by factory craftsman. We
recommend you to read the manual to familiarize
yourself with the airplane.
3. Before you begin please check entire contents of this
kit against the parts list and parts drawings to be sure
that no parts are missing or damaged. This will also
help you to become familiar with each component.
4. If you find that any parts are either missing or
damaged, please contact with your dealer immediately
for replacement. Note: Your dealer cannot accept kits
from return if construction has begun.
e-mail:t
hundertiger@tiger.com
Remember we have worked very hard to make this model
as easy to assemble as possible while still maintaining our
high standard of quality. Your assembly of this model is
very important and will determine the final flight
capabilities of your Super Cub, so use extra care and
follow the assembly procedure exactly.
OTHER ITEMS REQUIRED
Radio: You will need at least a 3
channel radio control system with 2
micro servos for your Super Cub.
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ESC-10: ACE ESC-10 ( P/N
ACE8015) with BEC for controlling
the power of your Super Cub as well
as eliminating the need of a
separate radio battery. The BEC(
Battery Eliminator Circuitry) in this
controller will automatically turn off
the power to the motor when the
battery reaches a factory present
discharge level leaving about 10 minutes of flight time for
the radio system.
10A BEC
ACE 8015
Battery: We recommend the use of
a 7 cell 8.4V 600mAh AAA size
NiMH battery ( P/N ACE2924)
8.4V 600mAh AAA size
ACE 2924
Charger: You will need a quick
charger to charger your power
battery. We recommend our
economical DC Quick Filed Charger
(P/N
ACE 2604AC/B
).
12V 900mAh
ACE 2604AC/B
TOOLS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED
Mixing Stick for Epoxy
Medium Grit Sandpaper
Rubbing Alcohol
Paper Towel
Hobby Knife
1/16” drill bit 1.5mm
Ruler
Pen, Pencil or Marker
Small Screw Drivers
Scissors
Needle Nose Pliers
ACE 8304 3ch Single
Stick Radio
ACE 8305 3ch
Dual Stick Radio
No.8117 Micro Servo
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PART DRAWINGS
AS6313 Motor Mount
AS6336
Rubber Wheel
Rear Motor Mount (1)
Fuselage (1)
Front Motor Mount (1)
Bushing (2)
370 Super Motor (1)
Threaded Wire (2) Spacer (1)
M3 Nut (2)
Main Gear/Shaft (1) Pinion Drive Gear (1)
2x8mm
Self-Tapping Screw (2)
Main Wing ( L/1, R/1)
Landing Gear (1)
Propeller (1)
3x3mm
Set Screw (2)
Decal A (1)
Clevis (2)
Wheel Collar (2)
3x20
Self-Tapping Screw (2)
ControlHorn (2)
AS6314
370 Super Motor
Wing Center Cover (1) Wing Joiner (2) 3x25mm Wood Screw (1)
Horizontal Tail/Elevator (1)
Vertical Tail/Rudder (1)
Nose Cone (1)
Spinner (1)
Hook (4)Hook Joint (6)
Tube (L/2)
Pushrod (2) Clevis (2)
Locking Plate (2)
Cowling (1)
Wheel (2)
Decal B (1)
2.6x10
Self-Tapping Screw (3)
3x5mm
Machine Screw (2)
Tube (S/2)
Strut Joint (2)
Skid (1)
Firewall (1)
Landing Gear Retainer (1)
AS6309Y Cowling
AS6308Y PushrodAS6304Y Main Wing
AS6305Y Horizontal Tail
AS6333B Propeller Set
Fairing Retainer (L/1, R/1)
Landing Gear Fairing (2)
AS6307Y Wing Strut AS6316 Gear Shaft Set
AS6364 Decal
AS6310Y Landing Gear
AS6306Y Vertical Tail
AS6303Y Fuselage
AS6312Y Snap-On Control Horn
Open the box and check that you have all the parts as shown below. If anything is missing please contact your dealer.
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ASSEMBLY / WING
1. Carefully trim the strut mount hole in square then
trial fit the strut mount in the hole. Make sure the
strut mount is level with the wing surface.
2. Mix the furnished 5-min Epoxy to glue the strut
mount. Hint: Apply equal volume of cement in
bottle A and B on a cardboard then fully mix
them with a small stick. Note: This 5-min Epoxy
allows working time of only 3 minutes after
mixing.
3. For novice, we would recommend to epoxy one
strut mount at one time. Note the orientation
(see next step) of strut mount and make sure it is
level with the wing surface.
4. The finished strut mounts are shown.
5. Locate the wing center cover, use 100 grit sand
paper( not furnished) slightly sand the contact
area of center wing cover.
6. Trial fit the wing halves on center wing cover.
Make sure the wing root contacts the center wing
cover rib.
Wing Assembly
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ASSEMBLY / TAILS
7. Apply 5-Min epoxy at the contact area then place
the two wing halves and snap on the wing joiners
to secure both wing halves.
Note: Never push too hard to snap on the joiners
or you may damage the wing.
Hint: Wipe off any excess epoxy with rubbing
alcohol before it has cured.
8. Locate the hooks and plastic tubs then glue the
hooks onto one end of the tubs all the way in.
9. Locate the clevises, threaded wires and Y strut
joiners. Assemble them as shown.
10.Glue the struts to the Y joiner( one long, one
short). Note the orientation of hook opening and
the upper tube is shorter as photo shown.
11.Locate the control horn and locking plate then
“Push-N-Lock” the control horn in place as
shown. Note: Do not push too hard but gently all
the way in so the control horn contacts the
surface of rudder at both sides and secured in
place firmly.
12.Do the same way on the elevator. Make sure you
are in correct orientation before installing the
locking plate.
Tails Installation
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ASSEMBLY / FUSELAGE
13.Trail fit the horizontal tail and vertical tail in the
fuselage, epoxy them in place when satisfied.
Make sure they are perpendicular to each other.
14.Trial fit the plastic firewall on the front of
fuselage. Apply Epoxy at the rim of front fuselage
then glue the firewall in place.
15.Epoxy the skid in place as shown.
16.Epoxy two wing strut mounts at the bottom of
fuselage. Note the orientation of the mounts.
17.Insert the landing gear in the fuselage then
“Push-N-Lock” the landing gear retainer. Make
sure it locks into place.
18.Locate two fairing retainers and install the
retainer in place. Next insert fairing to the
retainer and make sure the root of fairing contact
fuselage. You may cut two 2" long and 3/4" wide
tapes from the decal at blank area then tape the
leading edge of fairing on the landing gear.
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Fuselage
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SERVO, ESC,RX & BATTERY INSTALLATION
19.Use furnished Allen Wrench to secure the collar
in place with 3x3mm set screws. Make sure the
wheel rotates freely.
20.Locate the EDS (electric drive system) and
remove the spinner and nuts. Note: Remove the
nose cone by rotating it counter-clockwise about
1/4 turn.
1/4
21.Secure the EDS with furnished two 3x20 self-
tapping screws. Thread the Controller (ACE
ESC-10) wire through the firewall from inside of
fuselage then connect to the motor wire firmly.
You may apply a piece of tape to prevent from it
loose. Next thread the wire back to fuselage.
3x20mm
22.Drill 1/16” hole on the molded dot of the cowling.
1.5mm
23.Apply cowl decals first then secure the cowl in
place with two 2 x 8 mm wood screws.
2x8mm
24.Apply thin double side tape on the micro servos
as shown.
25.Remove a foam spacer from the servo well.
Glue the micro servo to the wall of servo well.
Servo, ESC, RX & Battery Installation
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SERVO, ESC,RX & BATTERY INSTALLATION
26.Use the same way to install the other servo.
Insert the foam spacer between two servos.
27.Connect the pushrods to the servo horn when
servos are in neutral position.
28.Adjust the small clevises and make sure all the
control surfaces are level.
29.Connect the motor wire, next attach the
controller( ESC-10 Shown) on the wall by using
the double side foam tape. Next, install the
controller switch.
30.Use switch plate as template to drill 2mm holes
at the molded slot. Secure switch with two
screws provided with ACE ESC-10 shown.
31.Connect all servo wires and controller wire.
Normally the throttle wire is pluged into channel
3 (Throttle). The servo wires plug into channel
1(Rudder) and channel 2 (Elevator).
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SERVO, ESC,RX & BATTERY INSTALLATION
32.Drill a small hole on the fuselage at right side
then thread the antenna through the fuselage.
Route the antenna to the tail and tape it in place.
33.Connect the battery wire to speed controller and
place the battery in the battery case. (ACE 2924
8.4V 7-cell 600MAH Battery)
34.You will have to bow the cover plate to close or
pry with finger to remove the cover plate. Note
the opening is forward to the nose for battery
cooling.
35.Make sure the shaft has a little bit of free play
when you pull and push. If it is too tight then
loosen the nut for more space.
36.Next install the propeller and spinner, always
take great care on the motor and swinging
propeller as it is dangerous and may cause
serious injury, if you are a beginner we
recommend you read the manual of radio and
speed controller thoroughly to understand how to
set up and control the motor.
Note: Normally the propeller is hard to rotate as
the geared 370 motor comes with super powerful
magnets. Never rotate the propeller improperly
as it may hurt the gears.
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