THUNDER TIGER 4315-Y User manual

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

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

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.

ACE

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ACE

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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

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.

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

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

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.

5 2

Fuselage

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

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).

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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