Pheonix Model Tiger Moth 40 User manual
Instruction Manual
Fly the Tiger Moth biplane - Phoenix Model' ARF version makes it economical
and easy! Built from light weight, high - quality balsa. The fiber glass cowl
painted by hand to match the trim scheme. Most part are cut by laser machine.
Computer - designed for easy assembly. Semi - symmetrical clark Y-airfoils and
ailerons on both wings give these scale versions the original's agility. Includes
main and tail gear, wheels, fuel tank, linkage parts set and decals.
Wingspan : 144cm (56.7 in)
Wing Area : 58 dm2
Length : 112cm (44 in)
Weight approx : 2600 - 2800g (5.7 - 6.2lb)
Radio control : 4 channel / 5 servos
Engine : 2 stroke. 40 class 4 stroke .48 - .53 class
Specification:
KIT CONTENTS: We have organized the parts as they come out of the box for better identification
during assembly. We recommend that you regroup the parts in the same manner. This will ensure you
have all of parts required before you begin assembly
AIR FRAME ASSEMBLIES
(2) Wing
(1) Fuselage
(1) Horizontal
(1) Vertical
(1) Instruction manual
main gear assembly
(1) Main gear
(2) 60mm wheel
(4) Collar
(4) 3mm x 4mm screw
(4) Nylon clasp
(8) 3mm x 12mm screw
TAIL WHEEL ASSEMBLY
(1) Tail whell bracke w/wire
(1) 25mm diameter wheel
(1) 2mm collar
(1) 4mm screw
(4) 2mm x 10mm wood screw
elevator control system
(1) Clevis
(1) Silicone tube
(1) Nylon clasp
(1) Nylon control horn
(2) 2mm x 16mm screw
(1) Pushrod set
rudder control system
(1) Clevis
(1) Silicone tube
(1) Nylon clasp
(1) Nylon control horn
(2) 2mm x 16mm screw
(1) Pushrod set
aileron control horn
(2) Clevis
(2) Silicone tube
(2) Nylon clasp
(2) Nylon control horn
(2) 2mm x 180mm wire
metal pushrod
engine mount
(4) 3mm x 20mm screw
(4) Lock washer
(4) 8mm washer
(4) 4mm x 20mm screw
(4) 4mm nut
(1) Engine mount
THROTTLE CONTROL SYSTEM
(1) 1,3mm x 500mm wire
(1) 3,5mm 350mm nylon pushrod housing
(1) Metal connector
(1) 4mm x 4mm screw
FUel TANK
(1) Fuel tank
(1) Clunk
(1) 110mm silicone tube
(1) Stopper
(1) 160mm x 250mm foam
miscellaneous items
(3) Dihedral
(1) Trim tape 25mm x 600mm
(2) 4mm x 30mm screw
(2) Washer
(1) Metal connector
(4) Servo box
(1) Set of struts
(1) Decal sheet
(4) 2,6mm x 10mm screw
(8) 2mm x 10mm screw
(1) Set of cable
(1) Cowling
KIT CONTENTS
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Remove the covering. Remove the covering from the aileron
servo box (at the bottom of the wing).Two servo box.
Remove the covering. Glue the two servo box by C.A glue. Insert the thread into the wing.
Tape the servo lead into the end of the
thread. Pull the servo lead out. Using the masking tape, tape the servo
lead onto the top of the wing.
Secure the servo. The control horn and the pushrod of
the aileron. Install the clevis to the aileron pushrod.
Install the control horn. Attach the clevis to the control horn. Cut away the aileron pushrod.
Install
i
ng the a
i
leron servos.
Installing the aileron servos.
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Bend "L" the aileron pushrod. Attach the nylon clasp. Make the same way to install the aileron
servo for the second wing.
Draw a center line. Remove the covering. Glue the wing joiner to the wing, using
the epoxy glue.
Apply the epoxy to the wing section. Joining the wing. Apply the trim tape to the center
section of the wing where they join.
Draw a center line. Remove the covering. Mark the shape of the wing.
Glue the wing joiner to the wing, using
the epoxy glue.
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Remove the covering. Apply the epoxy to the wing section.
Center line
Center line
Joining the wing halves.
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Joining the wing. Joining the wing. Joining the wing.
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Make a center line onto the horizontal.
Remove the covering from the rear of the
fuselage.
Attach the horizontal to the fuselage
and check it.
Mark the shape of the fuselage onto the
bottom of the horizontal. Remove the covering from the bottom
of the horizontal.
Glue the horizontal and fuselage by
epoxy. Remove the covering of the vertical. Remove the covering from the fuselage.
Mark the shape of the vertical onto the
top of the horizontal. Remove the covering. Make the slot for the tail gear.
Center line
Installing the horizontal stabilizer, vertical stabilizer and tail gear.
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C1 = C2
C2
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Install the wheel and secure it.Drill 2mm hole for tail gear. Bend "L" as shown.
Prepare the tail gear as shown. Attach the tail gear into the rudder and
glue it. Glue the rudder hinge by C.A glue.
Glue the vertical stabilizer to the
fuselage. Secure the tail gear. Finishing.
The full set of langding gear. Install the collar. Install the wheel and secure it.
Remove the covering. Install the landing gear and secure it. Attach the plastic cover for landing gear.
Installing the langding gear.
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50 mm
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The full set of the elevator and rudder
linkages. Install the control horn.
Remove the covering. Slide the pushrod and attach the clevis
to the elevator pushrod. Attach the clevis to the control horn.
Install the control horn. Remove the covering. Slide the pushrod and attach the clevis
to the rudder pushrod.
Attach the clevis to the control horn. Install the elevator servo. Cut away the elevator pushrod.
Bend "L" the elevator pushrod. Attach the nylon clasp to the servo arm. Install the rudder servo.
Installing the elevator and rudder linkages.
5
Elevator
Control horn
Elevator
Control horn
Correct
Wrong
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Cut away the rudder pushrod. Bend "L" the rudder pushrod. Attach the nylon clasp to the servo arm.
Install the engine mount. Install the throttle rod.
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The fuel tank.
Secure the stopper. Install the silicon tube of the tank (not
included).
Attach the engine to the engine mount
and mark four holes.
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Secure the fuel tank in place. Drill four holes onto the engine mount.
Attach the throttle rod to the arm of
the carburator. Secure the engine.
Installing the engine and fuel tank.
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Prepare the cowling. Glue the wood. Secure the muffler.
Secure the cowling. Secure the cowling. Install the propeller.
Install the throttle servo. Install the metal connector. Install the servo arm.
Secure the throttle rod. Cut a way the throttle rod. Install the receiver, battery and switch.
The full set of canopy. Install the canopy. Install the canopy.
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Installing the cowling and propeller
7
Installing the throttle servos, receiver, battery and switch.
8
Installing the canopy.
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Battery
Receiver Switch
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Install the metal strap.
106
Install the metal strap.
Install the struts.
103
The full set of the struts.
104
Install the metal strap.
108
Install the struts.
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Install the cable.
Installing the struts.
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Short
Long
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