THUNDER TIGER Cloud Dancer 60 ARF User manual

ThunderTiger Cloud Dancer 60ARF (TTR4559)

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CloudDancer60ARF

Assembly Manual

Wingspan:72" (1828mm)

Length:57" (1447mm)

WingArea:840in2 (54.2 dm2)

Weight:6.5-7 lbs.(3000-3200g)

Engine:.61 2 cycle

.91~1.20 4 cycle

Radio:4 CH.5 servos

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.

JE6460

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. If you encounter any problems,call us for help.

INTRODUCTION

All of us atThunderTiger want to thank you for choosing one of the finest 60 sized sport planes available,the Cloud Dancer 60.Designed by the

late Fred Reese, this airplane offers a unique appearance and sprightly, yet predictable performance. This model features state-of-the-art

engineering that provides quick and easy assembly of a strong,yet lightweight airplane that will give you an enjoyable and thrilling experience.

To gain the most from this airplane kit, it is important that you read the instructions thoroughly and then follow them exactly. We strongly

suggest that you read through the instructions completely before beginning construction.This will give you a good idea of the construction

sequence and eliminate many questions you might have if you did not read the manual prior to starting the actual construction. Due to the nature

of this design,this airplane is not intended for a beginner’s first model and the instructions are written with this in mind. We assume you have a

working knowledge of airplane and radio terminology.

The first thing you should do before beginning assembly is to check the contents of your kit against the parts list on pages 4. If any parts are

missing, contact your dealer immediately for replacement.Customers in the United States and Canada may contact Ace Hobby Distributors for

replacement parts.Under no circumstances can a kit be returned if assembly has already been started.

Experienced pilots who want to maximize their enjoyment of the

Cloud Dancer 60 should consider installation of the optional retracts.

The instructions have complete details.

See your hobby dealer for addition information on these 60 sized

retracts,ThunderTiger part number 3008.

You will also need a 180º retract servo that is compatible with your 5

or more channel radio system.

OPTIONAL RETRACTS

TTR3008

A checklist is also provided on the next page which will

make shopping for these items easier.

OTHER ITEMS REQUIRED

FOR ASSEMBLY

Radio - A 4-channel radio with 5 standard servos is required.

(If you are installing retracts, you need a radio that has at least 5

channels and a 180º Retract Servo that is compatible.)

RECOMMENDEDTOOLS & MATERIALS

Adhesives - You will need two types of adhesives for this ARF -

Epoxy and Instant (cyanoacrylate) adhesives.We recommend that you

purchase both 5-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. Therefore, we have included in our checklist to the right,

a complete listing of all the tools we used to assemble our prototype

models. As you will notice, many household tools can be utilized

during construction.

Engine - TheThunderTiger PRO-61 or 91 is the ideal engine for this

airplane.It is a quiet running engine that is easy to start and require no

special break- in period,is very easy to maintain,and will last for years.

Flight Equipment - There are several “support” items that you will

need to purchase in order to get your engine running and your plane

in the air.

Comprehensive Items Needed Check List

❏4-Channel Radio with 4 Standard Servos

❏5-Minute Epoxy (4 ounces or so)

❏30-Minute Epoxy (4 ounces or so)

❏“Thin”InstantAdhesive (1/2 ounce)

❏“Thick”InstantAdhesive (1/2 ounce)

❏Hobby Knife and Blades

❏Epoxy Mixing Sticks and/or Brushes

❏Sandpaper (150 grit)

❏MaskingTape

❏RubbingAlcohol

❏PaperTowels

❏Ruler

❏Waxed Paper

❏Fine-Point,Felt-Tip Pen

❏Misc.HouseholdTools

❏Drill and Bits (1/16”,1/8”,9/64”,1/4”,5/16”)

Flight Equipment

❏Foam Rubber Padding for the radio

❏Stick on Lead Strip for balancing the plane

❏3 or 4 Props (see engine instructions)

❏10%-15% Glow Fuel

❏Fuel Pump or Bulb

❏Electric Starter or“Chicken Stick”

❏Glow Plug Clip and Battery

❏Extra Glow Plug(s)

CCAARRRRYY

MMAASSTTEERR

A Breakthrough in Field Equipment!

The CarryMaster’s“Organization Plus”allows you to transport all your

field essentials in a rugged and compact case that will fit about

anywhere in about any vehicle. A complete “turn-key” combo is

available as well as the case by itself.

Combo contents include:

•3liter fuel cell

•12v starting battery/charger

•glow starter/charger

•12v HD starter

•4-way wrench

PARTS DRAWINGS

MainWing

LeftWing x 1pc

RightWing x 1pc

Hatch Cover Plate x 2pcs

2x8mmWood Screw x 8pcs

Wing Protector x 1pc

DihedralWing Joiner x 3pcs

Dowel x 2pcs

Wing Bolt x 2pcs

TrimTape(white) x 1pc

TrimTape(Green) x 1pc

TailVertical Fin/Rudder x 1pc

Horizontal Stab/Elevator x 1pc

Fuselage x 1pc

Engine Cowl

Engine Cowl x 1pc

2x8mm Mounting Screw x 4pcs

Fixed Landing Gear

Fixed Landing Gear L/1pc R/1pc

Wood Block x 2pcs

Wheel x 2pcs

Wheel Pants L/1 set R/1 set

Collar x 4pcs

Mounting Plate x 6pcs

3x3mm Set Screw x 4pcs

3x8mmWood Screw x 8pcs

M3 Locknut x 4pcs

3X6MM Machine Screw x 6pcs

Retract Landing Gear

Retract Landing Gear (Not included,P/N 3008)

3x8mm SinkWood Screw x 8pcs

Retract ServoTray x 1pc

Retract ServoTray Mount x 2pcs

WheelWellTemplate x 1pc

WheelWell L/1 R/1

Tail Gear Set

Tail Gear x 1pc

TailWheel x 1pc

Collar x 2pcs

3x3mm Set Screw x 2pcs

3x8mmWood Screw x 1pc

3x15mmWood Screw x 1pc

Engine Mount

Beam x 2pcs

Backplate x 1pc

4x24mm Engine Mounting Screw x 4pcs

6/32 x24mm Machine Screw 4pcs

Blind Nut x 4pcs(installed on firewall)

Spinner

Spinner x 1pc

Backplate x 1pc

3x14mm Self-Tapping Screw x 4pcs

Pushrod

Rudder Pushrod x 1pc

Elevator Pushrod x 1pc

Aileron Pushrod x 2pcs

Throttle Pushrod x 1pc

PlasticTube Guide x 1pc

Retract Pushrod x 2pcs

Clevis x 7pcs

M2 Nut x 7pcs

Control Horn

Control Horn & Backplate x 5pcs

2x22mm Screw(for aileron) x 4pcs

2x15mm Screw(for rudder and elevator) x 6pcs

EZ Connector

Connector x 1pc

M2 Nut x 1pc

3x3mm Set Screw x 1pc

FuelTank

Tank x 1pc

Clunk x 1pc

Nipple x 1pc

90-degree Nipple x 1pc

Fuel Stopper x 1pc

FuelTube x 1pc

Cap x 1pc

Canopy x 1pc

TrimTape(white/narrow) x 2pcs

CA Hinges x 15pcs

Decal x 1pc

Manual x 1pc

Kit Contents:

WING ASSEMBLY

I. Pre-Assembly Notes

1. Please assemble your model according to these instructions.

Do not attempt to modify or change in any way as doing so may

adversely change its flying characteristics.

2. Before you begin, please check the entire contents of this kit

against the parts list and photo to make sure that no parts are

missing or damaged.This will also help you to become familiar

with each component of your plane.

3. Each step of these instructions is preceded by a box which can

be checked off as you complete the step.This will allow you to

follow your progress and quickly find your starting place after any

interruptions or breaks.

Note: Your dealer cannot accept kits for return if

construction has begun.

II. Aileron Servo Installation

❏ To hinge the aileron to the wing,begin by removing it from one of

the wing panels. Install the“CA”hinges into the aileron and useT-pins

to hold them in place while inserting the hinges in the wing (or simply

use thin CA and permanently glue them in place in the aileron.)

❏ Install the aileron onto the wing, keeping the gap to a minimum,

wick thin CA onto the hinges,making sure you get glue on all surfaces.

Firmly tug on the aileron to make sure it is secure.Repeat for the other

wing panel.

❏ With the wing panel upside down,locate the servo well and cut an

X from corner to corner using an hobby knife.

❏ Use a sealing iron to tack down the covering inside the servo well.

❏ With the wing right side up, locate the servo wire exit hole and

remove covering.

❏ Thread the servo wire though the ribs to the first wing panel then

place the servo on the servo mount. Use needle nose pliers or

tweezers to take connector out.You might wisely use a piece of clear

tape to temporarily hold the servo pigtail to the wing to prevent it

from slipping back into the wing while you are working.

❏ Secure the servo with the self-tapping screws which come with

your radio.

❏ Locate the hatch cover plate and drill a hole so the servo drive shaft

goes out as show.

WING ASSEMBLY

❏ Secure the hatch cover plate with four 2x8mm wood screws.

❏ Use a pen or marker to mark the positions for the Aileron Control

Horn. Drill out the 2mm holes and secure with 2x22mm screws as

shown.

❏ With the servo at neutral position, attached the clevis to the

threaded end of aileron pushrod and snap on to the control horn.Mark

the pushrod for Z-bend end. Insert the Z-bend end to servo horn and

secure the servo horn onto the servo.

If you are going to use Flapron on Cloud Dancer, two aileron

extension cords will be needed. If not then you will need aY cord to

connect two aileron servos.

III.Decide On Retracts

Before assembling the wing,you must decide whether or not you are

going to install the optional retracts. If you fly off a grass field,we

recommend you stay with the stock fixed gear. Instructions are

provided for either event.

Fix Gear

❏ With a wing panel upside down on your work surface,cut away the

material that covers the landing gear block area.

❏ With the landing gear block centered over the hole, mark around

the block. Next,cut away the balsa sheeting from this area.

❏ Note that each landing gear block has a hole pre-drilled. This hole

goes to the center of the wing. With this in mind, securely glue the

landing gear blocks in place with 30 minute epoxy. Wipe away any

excess.Repeat the same procedure on the other wing half.

RETRACT INSTALLATION

Retract Installation (Optional)

See page 2 for a discussion on the retracts we recommend.

Begin by hinging the ailerons to the wing panels as shown in the

section on fixed gear.

❏ Remove the forward area that houses the retract servo from the

root rib and make marks on the sheeting where we will cut after wing

halves are joined.Repeat the same procedure on the wing.

❏ Laminate the three ply dihedral braces together.

❏ Test fit the dihedral brace into both wing halves and sand as needed

for a good fit.

❏ Epoxy the wing halves together, making sure you coat all sides of

the dihedral brace plus where the ribs join. Use some masking tape to

hold the wing together as the glue sets.

❏ Locate the three plywood dihedral braces. Using epoxy or thick

CA,glue and clamp these pairs of pieces together. Keep the edges of

the pieces lined up and wipe off any excess glue.

❏ Before gluing the two wing halves together,trial-fit the wing joiner

into both wing panels. If it is not easy to slide into the wing, sand it

until it will. To fit properly,note that the wing has an upward“bend”

in it,called dihedral.

❏ With 30 minute epoxy,liberally coat all sides and edges of the wing

joiner and slip it into one wing half.

Join the two wing halves and firmly press wing panels together.Wipe

off any excess epoxy with a paper towel and rubbing alcohol.Make

sure the two panels are accurately aligned with each other and hold

together with several strips of masking tape.

❏ Glue the wing dowel in place as shown

RETRACT INSTALLATION

❏ Cut away the balsa sheeting to expose the retract servo location.

Glue the retract servo mount and wing dowel in place as shown.

❏ Use the template and mark where the retract goes.

❏ Remove the covering material that covers the landing gear hole in

the bottom of the wing. Next cut away the sheeting to accommodate

the plastic wheel well.

❏ Trim the plastic wheel wells as shown.

❏ Glue the wheel wells into the wing using a compatible glue such

as “Zap-a-dap-a-goo”, RC 56, or “Shoe-Goo “. Drill pilot holes for the

retract assemblies.

❏ Attach pushrod with metal clevis to the retract assembly, move it

into position.

❏ Let the other end of pushrod goes out the opening then secure the

retract to the hardwood blocks.

❏ Mount the retract servo in place as shown.

RETRACT INSTALLATION

❏ Bend the pushrods for proper clearance and connect to servo arm

with “Z” bend or “ EZ contnects”. Install the wheels and check for

proper operation.

IV.Wing Bolts

❏ Measure the top and bottom to find center of theWing Protector.

This will be used to center the protector on the trailing edge of the

wing panel. Place the protector on the wing panel and mark around

the three sides with a pen or marker.Remove the protector and then

remove the covering material inside the lines. Be careful not to push

through the balsa;remove only the covering.

❏ Apply a liberal amount of medium CA to the exposed wing panel

and place theWing Protector on it,holding it until the CA sets.

❏ Sharp theWing Bolts as shown.

❏ Screw theWing Bolts inversely so the sharp ends just a little higher

than the saddle of fuselage.

❏ Be careful install the main wing on the fuselage and not to touch

the sharp end of wing bolts. Push it to mark the points on the wing

when wing is aligned.You can see the two points at the trailing edge

of wing panel.

❏ Drill 6mm(1/4”) holes at the points. Note:The bit should be about

75-degree angled to the wing surface when you are drilling the hole.

Strips of covering film are provided to trim out the center joint. You

will need to use a covering iron or a household iron to secure the

film.

FUSELAGE/ELEVATOR

V. Fuselage

❏ Locate the pushrods for elevator and rudder. At the aft end of the

fuselage,find the pushrod exit holes and remove the covering for the

elevator on both sides of the fuselage. Next locate the hole for the

rudder pushrod on the right side of the fuselage and remove the

covering. Next install the elevator pushrod first and the rudder

pushrod last.

❏ Locate three metal clevises,two for elevator pushrod and one for

rudder. Next cut three pieces of fuel tubing,make each piece of fuel

tubing about 1/4” in length. This will keep the clevis from coming

detached in flight.

❏ Temporarily mount the wing to fuselage, so that stabilizer can be

properly aligned. Measure from stab tip to wing tip on both sides. This

will ensure that the stab is square in the saddle. Also check the

alignment of the stab horizontally. Once satisfied with the position of

stab,mark it so the covering can be removed on the bottom side of the

stab. When removing the covering from the bottom of the stab, be

very careful not to cut too deep with your hobby knife, as this will

weaken the stab.

❏ Cut away the covering from notched area on top of the stab and

prepare to mark the covering that will be removed for the vertical fin

to be glued into place. Align vertical fin and draw a line on both sides

of the fin. Now remove the covering between the lines as shown in

the picture. Mix up a small amount of 30 minute epoxy to install the

stabilizer and fin to the fuselage. Recheck the alignment to ensure that

the stab and fin will be in the correct place when the epoxy cures.

❏ Locate the two elevator halves and Six of the C.A.hinges.Glue the

elevators to the stab as same as the aileron installation in the prior

assembly.

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