THUNDER TIGER Raptor 90 3D Quick guide

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MAIN FRAME ASSEMBLY

8 9

1-1-1 Pinion Gear Subassembly

13 14 15 16 17 181920

25 26 27

29 30 33 34

3531

383940

1-3-1 Rod Guide Collar Subassembly

1-5-1 Aileron Lever Subassembly

1-5-2

Metal Elevator Parallel Lever Subassembly

1-5-3 Elevator Control Lever Subassembly

1-5-4

Pitch Control Frame Subassembly

1-1-4 Elevator Control Arm Subassembly

1-6-1 Wash Out Subassembly

ROTOR HEAD ASSEMBLY

TAIL ASSEMBLY

3-1-1 Tail Transmission Subassembly

FINAL ASSEMBLY

4-3-1 Skid Subassembly

4-4-1 Tail Support Subassembly

INSTALLATION OF PERIPHERAL EQUIPMENT

5-4-1 Body Subassembly

No. Material No. Description Qty.

1 HMC3-10B Socket Screw M3x10 4

2 HMC3-12B Socket Screw M3x12 21

3 BK0087 Washer d3xD8x1.4 22

4 BK0274 Tank Rubber Grommets 4

5 BK0380 Rear Frame L 1

6 BK0381 Rear Frame R 1

7 BK0629 Washer 4

No. Material No. Description Qty.

1 HME3-18.5B Set Screw M3x18.5 2

2 HMC3-25B Socket Screw M3x25 10

3 BK0087 Washer d3xD8x1.4 10

4 BK0103 Body Fitting Post 2

5 BK0658 Frame Spacer S 2

6 1-1 Upper Frame Assembly 1

7 1-2 Lower Frame Assembly 1

8 1-3-1 Rod Guide Collar Subassembly 2

No. Material No. Description Qty.

1 BK0389 Rod Guide Collar 1

2 BK0658 Frame Spacer S 2

No. Material No. Description Qty.

1 BK0667 Servo Frame 1

2 HSE3-12B M3x12 Self-Tapping Screw 6

3 1-3 Main Frame Assembly 1

No. Material No. Description Qty.

1 HMC2-6B Socket Screw M2x6 1

2 HMC3-10B Socket Screw M3x10 1

3 HMC3-25B Socket Screw M3x25 1

4 HME3-3B Set Screw M3x3 1

5 HMJ3-20N Self-Tapping Screw M3x20 2

6 HMS4 E Ring 1

7 HMY2-10 Pin 2x10 1

8 BK0086 Ball link 4.8x20 2

9 BK0088 Washer d3xD5x0.5 3

No. Material No. Description Qty.

1 HMJ2-10N Self-Tapping Screw M2x10 2

2 HMV840ZZY BRG d4xD8X3 2

3 BK0075 Link Ball 4.8 2

4 BK0340 Aileron Control Arm 1

No. Material No. Description Qty.

1 HMJ2-10N Self-Tapping Screw M2x10 2

2 HMV840ZZY BRG d4xD8X3 2

3 BK0075 Link Ball 4.8 2

4 BK0340 Aileron Control Arm 1

No. Material No. Description Qty.

1 BK0876 Elevator Control Arm 1

2 BK0075 Link Ball

4.8 1

3 HMF2-8N Philip Machine Screw M2x8 1

No. Material No. Description Qty.

1 BK0882 Elevator Push Pull Lever 1

2 HMV840ZZY BRG d4xD8x3 2

3 BK0075 Link Ball

4.8 3

4 HMJ2-8N Selfing-Tapping Screw M2x8 3

5 BK0410 Collar d3xD4x13 1

No. Material No. Description Qty.

1 HMS15 E Ring 4

2 BK0880 Elevator Link Shaft 2

3 BK0455 Metal Elevator Control Arm 1

4 BK0663 Elevator Arm Link 2

No.Material No.DescriptionQty.

1BK0093Link Rod 2x462

2BK0086Ball Link 4.8x2.04

3BK0547Hardened Main Shaft1

4BK0234Lock Ring1

5HSA3-6BButton Head Socket Screw M3x62

No.Material No.DescriptionQty.

1HMJ2-10NM2x10 Self-Tapping Screw2

2HMC3-12BSocket Screw M3x122

3HMV840ZZYBRG d4xD8x34

4BK0088Washer d3x5x0.52

5BK0472Washout base1

6BK0342Flybar Control Lever2

7BK0343Washout Link2

8BK0075Link Ball

4.82

9BK0409Collar d3xD4x72

10BK0487Pin2

11 HMS15 E Ring2

No.Material No.DescriptionQty.

1BK0086Ball Link

4.84

2BK0292Link Rod 2.3x242

3BK0408Collar d3xD4x5.52

4BV0549Washout Base Guidance Ring1

No.Material No.DescriptionQty.

5HMC3-10BSocket Screw M3x102

6HMC3-12B Socket Screw M3x12 1

72-1-1Flybar Seesaw Subassembly1

82-1-2Metal Main Rotor Hub Subassembly1

No. Material No. Description Qty.

1 HMV740ZZ BRG d4xD7x2.5 2

2 HMV1350 BRG d5xD13x4 2

3 HMV6701ZZY BRG d12xD18x4 2

4 HMJ2-8N Self-Tapping Screw M2x8 1

5 HMC3-10B Socket Screw M3x10 3

6 HMJ3-20N Self-Tapping Screw M3x20 1

7 HME3-4B Set Screw M3x4 1

8 HMM3Z Locknut M3 3

9 BK0075 Link Ball 4.8 1

No. Material No. Description Qty.

1 HMC3-30B Socket Screw M3x30 2

2 HMC3-14B Socket Screw M3x14 2

3 HMM3Z Locknut M3 4

4 BK0086 Ball Link 4.8x20 2

5 BK0278 Machined Washer 2

6 BK0403 Rod Guide 4

7 BK0404 Tail Rotor Blade 2

No. Material No. Description Qty.

8 BK0877 3D Vertical Fin 1

9 BK0650 Tail Boom 1

10 BK0707 Rear Servo Rod 1

11 BK0347 Tail Push Rod A 1

12 BK0653 Tail Push Rod B 1

13 3-1-1 Tail Transmission Subassembly 1

14 3-1-3 Tail Drive Shaft Subassembly 1

No. Material No. Description Qty.

1 BK0617 Bolt M4x25 1

2 BK0086 Ball Link 4.8x20 4

3 BK0318 Link Rod 2.3x95 2

4 HMM4Z Locknut M4 1

5 2-1 Rotor Head Assembly 1

No. Material No. Description Qty.

1 HME4-5B Set Screw M4x5 4

2 BK0397 Skid Brace 2

3 BK0398 Skid Pipe End Cap 4

4 BK0668 Skid Pipe 2

No.Material No.DescriptionQty.

15-4-1Body Subassembly1

No.Material No.DescriptionQty.

1HMJ2-6BM2x6 Self-Tapping Screw6

2HSE3-12BM3x12 Self-Tapping Screw2

3BK0102d3xD6x11Grommet2

4BK0098Body ClipA1

5BK0099Body Clip B1

6BK0429Body1

7BK0428Canopy1

8JV0186Decal1

9BK0473Body Support1

10BK0474Rubber CAP2

11HNLR6R Pin2

No.Material No.DescriptionQty.

1*****Main Rotor Blade2

2BK0446Rotor Bolt M5x352

3HMM5ZLocknut M52

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REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT PARTS

Purchase replacement parts from the hobby shop where you have purchased the Raptor 90!3D. Please contact

the Thunder Tiger distributor in your country, and the distributor can tell you where to obtain the parts. For example,

in the U.S, all Thunder Tiger products are distributed by Ace Hobby Distributors. On the web site www.acehobby.com,

there is a list of all the hobby shops in the USA that can order any Thunder Tiger parts from Ace for you. Technical

questions regarding the Raptor will be answered quickly by sending an email to service@acehobby.com or call

Technical Support at 949-833-7498. In Europe, Asia and Australia, please contact the distributor in your country.

WARNING

To ensure safety, please read the instruction manual thoroughly before assembly. Radio control helicopters are

sophisticated equipment, and not toys. Radio control model helicopters are capable of causing serious bodily injury

if not properly assembled or operated. The manufacturer and distributors assume no liability for damages that could

occur from the assembly or use of this product. This product is designed for hobby use only. Operating model

helicopters requires diligence and skill. The best way to ensure quick and successful learning is to seek help and

guidance from accomplished pilots. It is strongly recommended to join the appropriate radio control modeling governing

society in your country. For example, in the United States, it is strongly encouraged to join the Academy of Model

Aeronautics. AMA is a nonprofit organization that provides members in the United States with liability insurance

and monthly modeling magazines. For further information or to find a model helicopter club, please contact AMA

at:

Academy of Model aeronautics

515 East Memorial Drive

Muncie, IN 47302

USA

(317) 287-1256

We also encourage you to subscribe to different radio control helicopter magazines and learn about RC flying events,

new flying techniques, safety procedures, and hints. Rotory Modeler is a bi-monthly and Model Helicopter Techniques

is a quarterly newsletter published in the USA. Model Helicopter World is a month magazine published by Traplet

Publication in England and sold worldwide. Rotor is a monthly German magazine. Helico is a Swiss quarterly

magazine.

ATTENTION

We are unable to accept replacement or return of this model after it has been used or assembly has begun.

It is legally prohibited to duplicate or reprint this manual in any format without a written permission from the

manufacturer.

The manufacturer has the right to make changes to this model or instruction without notice.

We have done our best to the accuracy of information in this manual. If you are aware of any mistake, we welcome

you to notify us.

We will not accept any responsibility for any accident, breakdown, fault or trouble caused by improper usage of

this model. Please thoroughly inspect your model and range check the radio before flight. Please keep the model

in its best condition in order to enjoy it.

This model does not include all the items necessary for flying, such as engine, serevos, gyro...etc.

It is difficult for beginners to fly RC helicopters by themselves. It is highly recommended that beginners seek the

help of experienced RC helicopter pilots. We recommend beginners start with an inexpensive model such as the

Thunder Tiger Raptor 30 that is also designed by Mr. Taya.

RC helicopters are not toys. The manufacturer does not assume the liability for any property or bodily damage

caused by the model or the operator.

OTHER ITEMS REQUIRED

BODYSUPPORT INSTALLATION

Insert the aluminum support

tube through the servo frame.

Insert the "R" pins through the

two holes in the support tube

to prevent the tube from

moving in the servo frame.

Install two rubber ends onto

the support tube.The rubber

ends will dampen shake or

vibration generated by the

engine.

Glow Plug Wrench

12V Battery

1.5V Glow Starter

(1.2V~1.5V)

Rubber Band

(Included)

Foam

Remote Glow Plug

Extension

1-2-2 Cooling Fan Casing Subassembly

1-2-3 Fuel Tank Subassembly

No. Material No. Description Qty.

1 BK0062 Fuel Tank Stopper 1

2 BB0374 Silcon Tube (L=105mm) 1

3 BK0445 Fuel Plug 1

4 BK0463 Fuel Tank Nipple 1

5 BK0503-1 Fuel Tank 1

6 BE1867 Clunk Weight 1

1-5-5 Header Tank Subassembly

No. Material No. DescriptionQty.

1 HMC3-25B Socket Screw M3x251

2 BK0087 Washer d3xD8x1.41

3 BV0502 HeaderTank1

4 BK0506 Tank Mount1

5 BK0698 HeaderTank Supporter1

The Raptor 90 3D kit includes a header fuel tank that can be

attached to the right of the side frame.

2-1-1 Flybar Seesaw Subassembly

2-1-2 Metal Main Rotor Hub Subassembly

4.Final Assembly ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 29

4-1 Installation of Rotor Head (Bag H)----------------------------------------------------------------------30

4-2 Installation of Engine --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------31

4-2-1 Engine Subassembly -------------------------------------------------------------------------------32

4-3 Installation of Landing Skid------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 33

4-3-1 Skid Subassembly -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------33

4-4 Installation of Tail Assembly ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 34

4-4-1 Tail Support Subassembly------------------------------------------------------------------------ 34

5.Installation of Peripheral Equipment ----------------------------------------------------------- 35

5-1 Installation of Servo - Part 1 (Bag I) ------------------------------------------------------------------ 36

5-2 Installation of Servo - Part 2 (Bag I) ------------------------------------------------------------------ 37

5-3 Installation of Receiver and Gyro ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 38

5-4 Installation of Body (Bag J) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------39

5-4-1 Body Subassembly ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------39

5-5 Installation of Rotor Blades (Bag K) ------------------------------------------------------------------- 40

6.Settings --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 41

6-1 Setting up Gear Backlash ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 42

6-2 Setting up of Stabilizer Paddles ------------------------------------------------------------------------43

6-3 Setting up of Blade Pitch Angle ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 43

6-3-1 Collective Travel for Hovering ------------------------------------------------------------------ 44

6-3-2 Collective Travel for 3D --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 44

6-3-3 Configuring the Raptor 90 for 3D --------------------------------------------------------------- 45

Attention --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------46

7.Parts List Section -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------49

Raptor 90 3D Exclusive Parts -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 50

Raptor 90 3D Spare Parts List ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 55

Raptor 90 3D Optional Parts List ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 61

Thank you very much for purchasing the Thunder Tiger Raptor 90 3D R/C helicopter. The design of Raptor

90 3D is based on the original Raptor 90 series helicopter and modified for extreme aerobatics. It has all

needed must-have optional parts for 3D flying, such as metal main rotor hub, non-linear flapping damper,

metal BRG, 3D light paddles and so on. It also adopts the push-pull control system on collective pitch

and elevator to achieve the most precise control. The flybar ratio is changeable to fit all kinds of flying

style. Use of high quality material make the helicopter one tough machine that can handle everyday 3D

beating. Raptor 90 3D is born for 3D flying, and you don’t have to do any further modification for aggressive

3D maneuver. This is by far the best machine you have never seen. Just enjoy the model and have fun.

UNIQUE SIDEFRAME SYSTEM

Aluminum side plates are used in conjunction with molded material to construct the main structure. This

design produces minimum weight with maximum strength. If the sideframes were completely made of

molded material, then to achieve equal strength the plastic would have to be very thick and heavy. Using

molded material at the right place avoids using metal angle brackets or putting compound bends in metal

frames. Slots have been added in the frame design to permit the use of optional gear ratios to optimize

engine performance to suit any pilot's demand.

BELL-HIILLER MIXING CONTROL UNIT

Main rotor control geometry has been carefully engineered to minimize cross-coupling in collective and

cyclic commands. Blade pitch arms and the Bell-Hiller mixing arms are designed at an angle such that

the pushrod interlinking them are at 90 degrees when the blades are at 0 degree. The pilots will get the

symmetrical cyclic control feel and flybar authority either at +10 or -10 degrees of collective. We design

this system with the 3-D pilot in mind. We guarantee you this whole design philosophy provides a strong

and accurate control mechanism.

SHAFT DRIVE TAIL ROTOR

The Raptor 90 3D is designed with a constant drive tail rotor system to permit full tail rotor control during

autorotations. 180 autos, backward autos and pirouette autos are all within your reach now. It has the

same aluminum torque tube system as the Thunder Tiger/Taya Imperio helicopter. This allows obtaining

the maximum performance from any modern heading lock gyros.

3D CAD DESIGN

We use the latest 3D Computer Aided Design to design and manufacture the Raptor 90 3D. Our high-

tech CAD program allows simulation of all moving parts to ensure no interference. The analysis automatically

analyze the weight, the mass distribution, and inertia to help us pursue a design that will provide the high

level of maneuverability needed for all-out 3-D aerobatics.

INTRODUCTION

Socket Drivers

Hex WrenchGrease

Blue Loctite

Instant Glue

Hobby Knife

Metric

4-way Wrench

Scissors

Diagonal Pliers

Open End Wrench

5.5mm

Needle Nose PliersScrew Driver

7mm

5.5mm

7mm

8mm

5.5mm

7mm

8mm

10mm

Epoxy

Ball Link Pliers

No. Material No. Description Qty.

1 HMV6800ZZY BRG d10xD19x5 1

2 HME4-5B Set Screw M4x5 2

3 HMS5 E Ring M5x8 1

4 HMV696Z BRG d6xD15x5 1

5 BK0388 Clutch BRG Case 2

6 BK0659 Frame Space M 4

7 BK0594 Starter Coupling 1

8 BK0592 Starter Shaft 1

9 BK0422 Drive Pinion 11T 1

10 BK0366 Pinion Gear Nut 1

11 BV0522-2 Clutch Bell Set 1

No. Material No. Description Qty.

1 HMC3-10B Socket Screw M3x10 2

2 HMC3-12B Socket Screw M3x12 4

3 BK0087 Washer d3xD8x1.4 6

4 BK0393 Pitch Frame Cross Member 1

5 BK0394 Pitch Frame Cross Member Nut 2

6 BK0375T Upper Frame 2

No. Material No. Description Qty.

1 HMM3Z Locknut M3 4

2 HMC3-25B Socket Screw M3x25 4

3 BK0820BL Landing Skid Damper 4

4 4-3-1 Skid Subassembly 1

No.Material No.DescriptionQty.

1HMC3-8BSocket Screw M3x84

2HMQ16Retaining Ring1

3BK0357Tail Drive Spur Gear 83T1

4BK0359One Way Clutch Shaft1

5BV0368Auto Rotation Hub1

6BK0356Main Spur Gear 91T1

1-6-2 Main Gear Subassembly

(3)

(2)

(4)

(6)

(5)

(1)

The carbon rear servo plate is secured

by two Lower 3mm bolts from the plastic

tail boom bracket.

1-1-2 Pitch Guide L Subassembly

1-1-3 Pitch Guide R Subassembly

No. Material No. Description Qty.

1 BK0384 Pitch Guide Collar L 1

2 BK0658 Frame Spacer S 2

3 BK0693 Cross Member 1

The side with a number should face

in because the opening on both sides

are differeent.

The hole on the plastic control arm has different

opening sizes on the two sides.Always snap the

bigger opening to the ball on swashplate gently and

afterward please check to make sure it is securely

attached and there is no damage or cracking.

INSTALLATION OF THE LINKS

Bigger Hole Face to Swashplate

Extended 6mm Hex

Starting Tool

Fuel Pump

Heli Engine (90size)

9609 PRO-90H(R)

Glow Fuel(15%-30%)

Glow Plug

Hi-torque 12V Electric starter

Receiver

Transmitter

(helicopter type, 6 or

more channels) High Speed/Torque Servo x 4

Rudder Servo x 1

Battery Switch harness

Heading Lock

Gyro

In order to enjoy a safe and enjoyable experience, please read the manual carefully and completely understand

the helicopter structure and operation before the first flight.

Read the warnings to avoid injuries to you and others.

WARNING – The following could cause heavy injury or death if used incorrectly.

Keep the model away from other people or animal when starting the engine.

Do not fly any model helicopter near or above people or cars. Models can sometimes lose

control due to pilot or mechanical failure.

WARNING – The following could also cause serious injury or death if not careful.

Take precaution with model fuel. Model engine glow fuel is highly flammable.

Please check the model carefully before each flight. Make sure that nothing has loosened up

or come apart.

Make sure everything moves freely without binding or excessive friction.

Do not operate the model in rain, snow, thunderstorm, or adverse weather.

WARNING – The following could also cause serious injury or death if not careful.

Please make sure that your radio frequency is not used before flight. If someone else is flying

with the same frequency as your radio, do not turn on your transmitter. Otherwise, it can cause

a crash and even bodily and property damages.

Please monitor the fuel level during flight and land before running out of fuel.

Before each flight, please check that all servos and controls move properly.

Do not modify any parts or use other than genuine Thunder Tiger parts.

Do not fly in places that are forbidden by law.

Use Loctite on screws that do not use a locknut.

When operating the model, please beware that no loose cloth or jewelry can get entangled in

the model helicopter.

Make sure the transmitter and receiver switches are on before starting the engine.

Do not touch the engine or the muffler right after flying because they are very hot.

Do not use this model for anything other than hobby.

WARNING – The following damages can happen to the model.

Do not leave the model in a car for a long time. The heat in the summer or the cold in the

winter and the humidity can cause damage to the model.

Be careful and watch the sharp edges and corners on the model.

BUILDING HINT – The instruction is divided into six assembly chapters:

Main Frame, Rotor Head, Tail Rotor, Final Assembly, Radio Installation, and Settings. There

are many major assembly steps in each chapter, please follow the instruction to do each "

Subassembly" first, then combine the subassemblies into a major assembly.

Upper Frame Assembly

Lower Frame Assembly

1-2-1 Tail Drive Unit Subassembly

No. Material No. Description Qty.

1 HME3-4B Set Screw M3x4 2

2 HMV1350 BRG d5xD13x4 2

3 HMV6701ZZY BRG d12xD18x4 2

4 BK0362 Tail Drive Bevel Gear A 1

5 BK0363 Tail Drive Bevel Gear B 1

6 BK0364 Tail Drive Pinion 1

7 BK0365 Tail Drive Gear Shaft 1

8 BK0382 Tail Boom Bracket L 1

9 BK0383 Tail Boom Bracket R 1

10 BK0414 Pin 2x12 2

11 BK0660 Frame Spacer L 5

Main Frame Assembly

Installation of Pitch Frame

No. Material No. DescriptionQty.

1 HMJ2-10N M2x10 Self-Tapping Screw1

2 HMV840ZZY BRG d4xD8x32

3 HMV1280ZZY BRG d8xD12x3.52

4 BK0336 Pitch Frame1

5 BK0075 Link Ball

4.81

Optional: add a tiny drop of thick CAon the outside rim of the fovr ball

bearings before inserting them into the plastic Pitch Frame. Be careful

not to get any glue into the ball bearings.Add a tiny drop of thick CA

glue at the tip of the M2x10 self-tapping screw (No. 1) before

screwing it into the Pitch Frame.

Note:

The (3) spacer with threads is

supposed to be located at middle

position to fit the Body Fitting Post.

Note:

The (3) spacer with threads is

supposed to be located at middle

position to fit the Body Fitting Post.

No. Material No. Description Qty.

1 BK0385 Pitch Guide Collar R 1

2 BK0658 Frame Spacer S 2

3 BK0693 Cross Member 1

Tip: When setting up the phase

adjustment ring, the flybar and

the tail boom can be the

reference. When the flybar and

the tail boom are centered, the

inner balls of swashplate should

be aligned with the outer balls.

Tighten the socket screw on the

phase ring at this moment.

NOTE: Improper alignment will

cause unwanted mixing.

No. Material No. Description Qty.

1 ******** 90 Class Heli Engine 1

2 ******** Nut (Comes With the Engine) 1

3 HMC4-8B Socket Screw M4x8 2

4 HMC4-18B Socket Screw M4x18 4

No. Material No. Description Qty.

5 HMO10 Washer d9.5xD16x1 1

6 BK0349 Engine Mount 1

7 BV0380 Cooling Fan 1

8 BV0521 Heavy Duty Clutch 1

No.Material No.DescriptionQty.

1BK0075Link Ball

4.85

2BK0086Ball Link 4.8x208

3BK0104Servo Mounting Plate6

4BK0105Rod Joint1

5BK0318Link Rod 2.3x952

6BK0436Link Rod 2.3x552

7BK0833Servo Block4

8HMC2516BSocket Screw M2.5x164

No.Material No.DescriptionQty.

9HMM25Lock Nut M2.54

10HML2Nut5

11HME4-5BSet Screw2

12HMF2-8NPhillips Machine Screw M2x85

13HSE2614NSelt-Tapping Screw4

14HSE2630NSelt-Tapping Screw4

No.Material No.DescriptionQty.

1BK0075Link Ball

4.87

2BK0086Ball Link 4.8x204

3BK0095Link Rod 2.3x761

4BK0104Servo Mounting Plate4

5BK0833Servo Block2

6BK0834Pitch Lever Fixed Plate1

7BK0839Link Rod 2.3x301

8BK0881Washer1

9BK0883Pitch Push Pull Lever1

No.Material No.DescriptionQty.

10BK0884Collar, d3xD4xW121

11BV0085Pitch Link Rod2

12HMC3-20BSocket Screw M3x201

13HMV840ZZYBearing d4xD8xW32

14HMF2-8NPhilip Maching Screw M2x84

15HMJ2-8NSelt-Tapping Screw M2x83

16HML2Nut4

17HSE2614NSelt-Tapping Screw M2.6x148

18HSE2620NSelt-Tapping Screw M2.6x204

No.Material No.DescriptionQty.

1****Switch1

2****Receiver Battery1

3****Receiver1

No.Material No.DescriptionQty.

4****Gyro

5BK0106Foam2

6 BE1052Antenna Pipe1

PV0517ONEWAYBEARING GREASE

The hole on the Flybar Control Rod has different

opening on two sides.Always snap the bigger opening

to the link ball.

Bigger Hole

Face to ControlArm

10.5mm10.5mm

When installing pinion gear, add a small drop of Loctite to the

threads. Make sure not to get Loctite on lower clutch bell bearing.

Important:

For 90 class engine, we recommend the 11 teeth pinion for 3D

flying.

The servo tray and cooling fan shrouds on the Raptor 90 are different from the

Raptor 60 in order to accommodate the full head sink on the O.S 91. engine.

If using T.T 90, Y.S 91 or Webra 91 engine, make sure to install the fan shroud

baffle with two self-tapping screws. This will ensure optimal cooling of your engine

head.

Add CA glue Add CA glue

It is necessary to add grease inside the one way clutch before your

first flight.The clutch might lock up once grease is gone.The one

way clutch grease( PV0517) is recommended for this lubrication.

Make sure the inside ofAuto Rotation Hub is clean without any dirt

before you insert the one way clutch shaft.

Add Loctite

Add Loctite on

the threads

For 3D flying, it is recommended to use

lower flybar ratio setting.

Self-Tapping Screw, No. 10 Collar, and No. 11 Washer, with two

No. 1 Bearings. Attach a No. 9 Link Ball with a No. 4 Screw.

Upon finishing Step 3-1-1, make sure there are no extra parts

left on your workbench.

Elevator Control

Pushrod

Glue the two plastic halves of

the paddle with CAglue before

installation on flybar.

Add Loctite

the tail boom by tightening the four screws on the helicopter.

Visually check from the rear of the helicopter to make sure the

tail rotor output shaft is perpendicular to the main rotor shaft.

Add the tail boom supports.

Add Loctite

The thrust bearing washer with the

SMALLER inner hole should be closer to

the rotor blade.

The thrust bearing washer with the BIGGER

inner hole should be closer to the main rotor

shaft.

4-2-1 Engine Subassembly

Add Loctite

Add CA Glue

Introduction -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3

Other Items Required -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4

Warning --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5

Assembly

1. Main Frame Assembly --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7

1-1 Upper Frame Assembly (Bag A) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 8

1-1-1 Pinion Gear Subassembly ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 9

1-1-2 Pitch Guide Left Subassembly ------------------------------------------------------------------10

1-1-3 Pitch Guide Right Subassembly -----------------------------------------------------------------10

1-1-4 Elevator Control Arm Subassembly------------------------------------------------------------ 10

1-2 Lower Frame Assembly (Bag B) ----------------------------------------------------------------------11

1-2-1 Tail Drive Unit Subassembly ---------------------------------------------------------------------12

1-2-2 Cooling Fan Casing Subassembly -------------------------------------------------------------13

1-2-3 Fuel Tank Subassembly ------------------------------------------------------------------------13

1-3 Main Frame Assembly (Bag C) -------------------------------------------------------------------------14

1-3-1 Rod Guide Collar Subassembly----------------------------------------------------------------- 14

1-4 Installation of Servo Frame (Bag C) ------------------------------------------------------------------- 15

1-5 Installation of Pitch Frame (Bag D) -------------------------------------------------------------------- 16

1-5-1 Aileron Lever Subassembly ---------------------------------------------------------------------17

1-5-2 Metal Elevator Parallel Lever Subassembly -------------------------------------------------17

1-5-3 Elevator Control Lever Subassembly --------------------------------------------------------- 17

1-5-4 Pitch Control Frame Subassembly -------------------------------------------------------------18

1-5-5 Header Tank Subassembly ----------------------------------------------------------------------18

1-6 Installation of Main Shaft (Bag E) ----------------------------------------------------------------------19

1-6-1 Wash Out Subassembly -------------------------------------------------------------------------20

1-6-2 Main Gear Subassembly -------------------------------------------------------------------------20

2. Rotor Head Assembly -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------21

2-1 Metal Rotor Head Assembly (Bag F) -----------------------------------------------------------------22

2-1-1 Flybar Seesaw Subassembly --------------------------------------------------------------------23

2-1-2 Metal Main Rotor Hub Subassembly ----------------------------------------------------------24

3.Tail Assembly -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------25

3-1 Tail Assembly (Bag G) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 26

3-1-1 Tail Transmission Subassembly --------------------------------------------------------------- 27

3-1-2 Tail Rotor Subassembly --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 28

3-1-3 Tail Drive Shaft Subassembly -------------------------------------------------------------------28

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The Liner is pre-glued on the

inside of clutch bell with 30 min

epoxy.

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No. Material No. Description Qty.

8 BK0660 Frame Spacer L 3

9 BK0376T Lower Metal Frame 2

10 BV0870 Metal Lower BRG Block 1

11 1-2-1 Tail Drive Unit Subassembly 1

12 1-2-2 Cooling Fan Casing Subassembly 1

13 1-2-3 Fuel Tank Subassembly 1

No. Material No. Description Qty.

7 BK0659 Frame Spacer M 2

8 BV0869 Metal Upper BRG Block 1

9 1-1-1 Pinion Gear Subassembly 1

10 1-1-2 Pitch Guide L Subassembly 1

11 1-1-3 Pitch Guide R Subassembly 1

12 1-1-4 Elevator Control Arm Subassembly 1

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No. Material No. Description Qty.

10 BK0093 Link Rod 2x46 1

11 BK0407 Collar d3xD4x4.5 2

12 BK0410 Collar d3xD4x13 2

13 1-5-1 Aileron Lever Subassembly 1

14 1-5-2 Metal Elevator Parallel Lever Subassembly 1

15 1-5-3 Elevator Control Lever Subassembly 1

16 1-5-4

Pitch Control Frame Subassembly

17 1-5-5 Header Tank Subassembly 1

No.Material No.DescriptionQty.

6HMM4BLucknut M41

7BK0617Bolt M4x251

8BV0504Metal Swashplate1

91-6-1Washout Subassembly1

101-6-2Main Gear Subassembly1

No. Material No. Description Qty.

10 BK0076 Collar d3xD4x10 1

11 BK0088 Washer d3xD5x0.5 1

12 BK0346 Tail Pitch Control Lever 1

13 BK0370 Tail Case L 1

14 BK0371 Tail Case R 1

15 BK0372 Tail Input Bevel Gear 1

16 BK0373 Tail Output Bevel Gear 1

17 HMY2-12 Pin 2x12 1

18 3-1-2 Tail Rotor Subassembly 1

No. Material No. DescriptionQty.

1 HMM3Z Locknut M36

2 HMC3-16B Socket Screw M3x162

3 HMC3-20B Socket Screw M3x202

4 HMC3-25B Socket Screw M3x252

5 HMC3-30B Socket Screw M3x302

6 BK0087 Washer d3xD8x1.44

No. Material No. DescriptionQty.

1 HMJ2-8N Self-Tapping Screw M2x8 4

2 BK0447 Tail Support Rod End4

3 BK0669 Tail Support Rod2

No. Material No. Description Qty.

1 HMC4-42B Muffler Bolt M4x42 2

2 HMT4B Spring Washer 2

3 ******** Muffler ( 90 ) 1

4 4-2-1 Engine Subassembly 1

5 HMC4-12B Socket Screw M4x12 4

6 BK0435 Washer d4xD11xW1.7 4

BAG A

BAG B

BAG C BAG C BAG D

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BAG E

BAG F

BAG G

BAG H

BAG I

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BAG J

BAG K

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Please complete subassembly steps 1-2-1 through 1-2-3 first. Then attach the subassemblies to the two Lower Frames. Note

that the Metal Lower BRG is installed with the bearing open side facing up. Please add a small drop of Loctite on every bolt

before screwing it into the aluminum hex spacer. Do not apply Loctite to the bolts which are going to secure the Lower BRG

Block at this moment.

Assemble the upper main frames by starting with the two Metal Upper Frames. The Pinion Gear Subassembly must be assembled

first according to Figure 1-1-1. Next insert three hex-shape frame spacers into the plastic Pitch Guide according to Figure 1-1-2

and 1-1-3. Assemble the Elevator Control Arm subassembly according to 1-1-4. Insert it in between the two Upper Frames. The

metal Elevator Control Arm is not symmetrical. The side with the longer profruding round knob should be on the right side of the

helicopter. Then attach the other subassemblies to the Upper Frames. Locate Hex Wrenches in BAG L which you need for

assembly.

Please add a tiny drop of non-permanent type Loctite on the tip of all bolts before screwing them into the hex shaped aluminum

frame spacers. Never use too much Loctite, otherwise it will become nearly impossible to remove later on for servicing. Only use

the non-permanent type of Loctite. If encountering difficulty in removing any bolt that was locked up by Loctite, heat up the head

of the screw or bolt with the tip of a hot soldering iron, it will help soften the cured Loctite.

For the kit, parts are bagged according to each major assembly and are labeled "Bag A, Bag

B, etc." The heading for each assembly indicates which bag to open. As a go od practice,

only open up the bag that you need for the particular assembly. Check the parts in that bag

against the parts list shown for each assembly as well as each sub-assembly to make sure

there are no missing parts. To prevent losing small hardware, please empty the small nuts

and bolts and parts into small plastic trays on your work table. At the end of each major

assembly, there should be no left over parts.

The fuel tank comes assembled from the factory because every tank has been

checked for leak. If you were to take the tank apart here is how to put it back

together. Install the silicone fuel line to the Fuel Nipple. Then add the rubber

fuel tank stopper and the clunk weight. The stock silicone fuel line is very soft

and thin which is designed to allow the clunk to pick up fuel easily during 3-D

aerobatics. The pickup line should be inspected and replaced if necessary every

month, otherwise when it becomes soggy it can break off. A thicker silicone line

maybe substituted but make sure the clunk will reach the bottom when moving

the fuel tank to all different orientations.

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As show in Figure 1-3-1, insert two hex

Frame Spacers S into the plastic Rod

Guide Collars. Then join the Upper

Frame Assembly to the Lower Frame

Assembly according to drawing 1-3.

Secure the Set Screws (No.1) to the

frames, and fit the Body Posts (No.4)

to the Set Screews. The two Body Posts

will be used to secure the canopy in the

future. Add Loctite on all bolts and

inside BK0103 threaded hole.

Install the one-piece servo frame with six self-tapping screws.

Do not use Loctite when attaching self-tapping screws to plastic

parts. Loctite is only for threading metal into metal parts. Assemble the constant drive Main Gear Subassembly according to Figure 1-6-2 first.Then build up the Wash Out Subassembly

according to 1-6-1. Insert the No.3 Main Shaft into the bearings and then add the No.4 Lock Ring and slide in the Main Gear

Subassembly.Add two M3x6 Button Head Screws to the Locking Ring, and the two screws are threaded into the holes on the

main rotor shaft.

The locking ring prevents the main shaft from sliding up. Line up the hole on the main gear and the main shaft, then insert M4x2 5

mm Bolt through them. Place a 4 mm M4 locknut on the other side of the autorotation hub, and then tighten the Bolt. Do not

over tighten the Bolt, otherwise the autorotation assembly will be distorted. Loosen the 3mm bolts holding the Upper and lower

bearing blocks for the 12mm main shaft. Wiggle the main shaft in the bearing blocks until the main shaft spins freelyin the bea rings.

This ensures the upper and lower bearing blocks are aligned. Push the lower bearing block up until the mainshaft has no up

and down play.Then tighten the 3mm bolts for the upper and lower bearing blocks.

Insert the pin into the Washout Link.Add a tiny drop of Loctite on the inside

and outside of BK0409 Collar which will help give a completely slop free

control system. Do not let the Loctite seep into the bearing.Adjust the

tightness of the M3x12 bolts so the mixing arms can move freely but without

wobble or racheting the ball bearings.Add a tiny drop of thick CAglue at

the tip of the M2x10 self-tapping screw (No. 1) before screwing it into the

Flybar Control Levers (No. 6).

Make the two pushrods for controlling the blade pitch.The distance 43 mm is measured between the center of two pushrod holes.

Attach the Seesaw Hub of the Control PaddleAssembly to the Main Rotor Head with Socket Screws (M3x10).

Please add a small drop of Loctite along the entire length of the M3x10 Socket Screw (No.5) and on the outside of the collar

d3xD4x5.5 (No.3).Temporarily install the Washout Base Guidence Ring, but do not tighten the No.6 M3 Socket Screw yet.

Assemble the tail transmission subassembly according to 3-

1-1 and 3-1-2 first. And the tail drive shaft subassembly according

to 3-1-3.But do not close the two halves of the tail transmission

tightly. You will do this when you are ready to install the gearbox

onto the tail boom.

When installing the tail transmission, make sure the housings

match the hole on to the tail boom. Add Carbon Vertical Fin with

machined washer and Locknut, then tighten the five 3 mm bolts.

Add carbon Vertical Fin with Pom washer and Locknut.

Before inserting the finished tail drive shaft assembly into the

tail boom, add some flexible silicone glue or ZAP Goop glue

around the outside of the tail drive bearing housing. This will

prevent the bearing housing from spinning inside the tail boom.

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Install bearings No. 2 and No.3 into the Tail Cases. Install No.

16 Tail Bevel Gear onto the Tail Shaft. Gently tap the No. 17

Pin into the Bevel Gear and Tail Shaft. Then secure the pin

with a No. 7 Set Screw with Loctite.

After installing the M3x4 set screws, try pushing on the 2x12

pin with a small Allen wrench to make sure the set screw has

locked the pin in place securely. Before closing the two halves

of the Tail Cases, please check the gear mesh between gears

No. 15 and No. 16. If the gears mesh too tight, then a 5 mm

i.d. washer should be added to move the gear No. 16 further

out. If there exists too much freeplay, then a 5 mm i.d. washer

to push gear No. 16 closer to gear No. 15.

Install the No. 12 Tail Pitch Control Lever as shown with No. 6

Slide four No. 6 Rod Guides onto the tail boom. Do not glue

them onto the tail boom yet. Add a tiny drop of CA glue to the

pushrod guide after you finish building the entire helicopter.

Before adding glue, make sure the tail pushrod is hooked up

to the servo and the rod travels in a straight line and moves

very smoothly.

Congratulation, we are almost done. Install the finished main

rotor head onto the 12 mm rotor main shaft. Secure it with a

M4x20 Bolt and M4 Locknut. Make up two 113.5 mm long

pushrods and attach them to the Bell-Hiller mixing arm.

Before installing the plastic end caps, please

add a drop of slow, thick CA glue on the

rim of the end caps and on the inside edge

of the aluminum skid.

Slide the finished tail boom into the helicopter.The four bolts

on the helicopter must be loose in order to insert the tail boom.

Make sure the tail drive shaft is inserted into the front receptacle

properly. Check this by turning the main rotor head. Secure

Secure the two ends to the rod with Epoxy, making sure the

two metal ends are perpendicular to each other.

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Attach the engine into the side frames, with four M4x12 bolts and

four washers, but do not tighten until Section 6-1.

Install the muffler after you have building the entire helicopter.

Always add Loctite on the muffler bolts.

Install the servos and make up the pushrods according to the drawings.The distance between the steel ball and the center of

servo arm are shown in the drawing. Use them as a guide.These distances are used in conjunction with the servo travels (ATV

or End point) set to 100% for all the channels in the transmitter.Tune them later on to suit your personal flying style.

Attach the rudder servo to the rear mounted carbon plate with four 2.6mm bolts and four M2.6 locknut.

Make up the throttle and collective control pushrods according

to the drawing. Use the outermost hole on the carburetor throttle

control arm.Attach the steel ball on the throttle servo arm at

approximately the same distance as the steel ball on the throttle

arm.

Make up the throttle at 97.5mm long first, and then adjust the

pushrod length and throttle servoATV or Endpoint so full throttle

stick command will open the carburetor barrel fully.And full low

stick and low throttle trim will close the carburetor barrel completely.

Install the receiver and receiver battery. Even though the receiver and battery can be attached to the helicopter tray by using

double sided foam tape, but it is better to wrap the receiver and battery separately using half inch or 10 mm thickfoam. Then

secure them to the tray using six to eight rubberbands, or Velcro bands.

Carefully cut out the canopy (windshield) using scissors.The

best scissors to use are (TTR 1304) designed to cut RC car

bodies and Canopy. Install the canopy to the body using six

small screws. Drill small holes in the canopy and body for the

holes. Drill two more holes for the rubber grommets.

Refer to color box and apply the decals

(In BAG M)

Tools for Assembly

The Raptor 90 3D is designed for easy maintenance using standard hobby tools. Please only use genuine Thunder Tiger parts.

Please keep the model clean and well tuned. It will provide you with long lasting pleasure in return.

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Add Loctite

(Included)

Add a tiny drop of thick CA glue at the tip of the M2x10

self-tapping screw (No. 1) before screwing it into the

Aileron Levers.

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Make up the landing gear according to the

drawing.

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No. Material No. Description Qty.

1 HSE3-6B Self-Tapping Screw M3x6 2

2 BK0660 Frame Spacer L 4

3 BK0662 Cooling Fan Baffle 1

4 BK0665 Fan Casing L 1

5 BK0666 Fan Casing R 1

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Assemble the metal flybar control arms according to the drawings. Slide Flybar ControlArm onto the No.18 Flybar Rod. Slide

the flybar into the No.17 Seesaw Hub. Make sure the Flybar has equal protrusion from each side of the SeesawHub measure

them with a ruler, then install and tighten the No.8 HME4-5B set screws.Add the paddles. Make sure the two paddles and the

two flybar control arms are all parallel. Lock the paddles with No.6 set screws.

Assemble and install the No.10 Mixing Levers and No.5 Bearings according to the drawing using No.12 Collar andNo.9 d3xD5x0.5

washer.

Note:Before installing the Mixing Lever (No.10), please add a small drop of Loctite along the entire length of the M3x18 button

head socket screw (No.4) and on the outside of the collar d3xD4x13 (No.12). Be careful do not let the Loctite seep into the bear ings.

There are two choices of hole positions on the aluminum seesaw for attaching the mixing lever arm.The outside hole gives higher

Bell-Hiller mixing ratio. For aggressive 3D flying, you can attach the Bell-Hiller mixing arms to the inner hole which gives low er

flybar ratio.

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No.Material No.DescriptionQty.

10BK0324Mixing Lever2

11BK0406LPaddle Root2

12BK0410Collar d3xD4x132

13BK0416Paddle Stopper2

14BK0432LFlybar Paddle2

15BK0633Flybar Control Frame2

16 BK0871 Longer StabilizerArm 2

17 BV0865 Longer Seesaw 1

18 BK0866 SUS Flybar 1

No.Material No.DescriptionQty.

1HMF2-8NPhillips Machine Screw M2x82

2HMJ2-10NSelfing-Tapping Screw M2x104

3HMC3-10BSocket Screw M3x102

4 HMC3-18B Socket Screw 2

5HMV840ZZYBRG d4xD8x34

6HME4-3BSet Screw M4x34

7HME4-5BSet Screw M4x52

8BK0075Link Ball

4.86

9BK0088Washer d3xD5x0.52

Insert the aluminum Main Rotor Hub Pin and the Flap Dampers. (might need to apply silicone grease for easy installation). Push

the No.7 Feathering Spindle into the dampers and the rotor hub.Add No. 14 Flybar Control Rod. Slide both finished Main Rotor

Grip onto the feathering spindle and the secure with two M4x10 bolts and washers according to the drawing.Use two Allen

wrenches to tighten the two M4x10 bolts simultaneously.

Important Note:

The Raptor 90 3D kits come with non-linear flap damper for aggressive 3D flying.You may choose to experiment adding from

one up to three 0.4mm thick shim (No.10) washers between the washer (No.8) and bearing to further stiffen the main rotor flapping.

Stiffing the main rotor head will speed up the cyclic transient response, but may cause the helicopter fuselage to oscillate at arou nd

1600 RPM.This oscillation characteristic exists for all helicopters with hard 3D flap dampers.The inner dampers should be

replaced periodically if a lot of 3D flying has been done. When the dampers are worn, the main rotor blades canflap excessivel y

during some 3D maneuvers and risk touching the tail boom.

Add flexible silcone glue or ZAP

Goop glue around the outside

before inserting into the tail

boom from the front side.

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The optionalThunderTiger Remote Glow PlugAdaptor (#3803)

is recommended as shown, making starting easy without the

removal of your canopy.

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front air scoop for

backward flights.

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No.Material No.DescriptionQty.

9BK0477Washer2

10BK0703Flap Damper Washer 0.4mm6

11BK0874Inner Damper2

12BK0875Outer Dampper2

13BK0075Ling Ball

4.82

14BK0664Flybar Control Rod2

15BK0319Main Rotor Pitch Housing2

16BV0548-1Metal Main Rutor Hub1

No.Material No.DescriptionQty.

1HMC4-10BSocket Screw M4x102

2HMJ2-12NSelf-Tapping Screw M2x122

3HMV1680BRG d8xD16x54

4HMX0816Thrust Bearing d8xD16x52

5BK0330Main Rotor Hub Pin1

6 BK0325Thrust Washer 2

7BK0326Spindle1

8BK0435Washer2

Fiberglass or Carbon Rotor Blade

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gearmesh in step 6-1.

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No.Material No.DescriptionQty.

7BK0539Carbon Rear Servo Plate1

8BK0878Bracket (Top)1

9BK0879Bracket (Bottom)1

103-1TailAssembly1

114-4-1Tail Support Subassembly2

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Engine System

Use a high quality 90 size 2-stroke

model helicopter engine, such as the

Thunder Tiger TT PRO-90H, OS 91

SZ-H, YS 91 ST, Webra 91, or

equivalent. Please beware, some

engines may not fit because of their

shape and size. The Raptor 90 3D

kit comes with a cooling fan hub to fit

the TT PRO-90H, OS 91 SZ-H, Webra

91.

We recommend a high quality muffler

or tuned exhaust system designed to

fit on the left side of the model.

Rotor Blades

It is important to use main rotor blades

that are of high quality and suitable

for your flying style. If fiberglass or

carbon graphite blades are used, the

length should be between 680 and

710 mm. Blade weight should be

between 170 and 200 grams.

Starter System

To start the engine, it is necessary to

use an electric starter with a 6mm

shaft extension. The starter and the

6 mm extension are available from

Thunder Tiger, the part numbers are

No.2675 and No.3801.

Use a strong high torque 12 volt

electric starter which is designed for

models.

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Add a small drop of Loctite.

Make sure it locks the pin.

Install BK0364 and BK0362 onto BK0365 Tail Gear Drive Shaft. Then insert the

two Pins and secure them with two M3x4 Set Screws. Add a tiny drop of Loctite

on the set screw thread before inserting them. Always use a very small amount

of Loctite liquid on the thread, otherwise it may be nearly impossible to remove

the set screws in the future for servicing. After installing the two M3x4 set screws

(No. 1), try to push on the 2x12 pins with a small Allen wrench to make sure the

set screws have locked the pins in place securely. Install the four ball bearings

and the hex shaped Frame Spacers according to the drawing. Before closing

the two halves of the Tail Boom Brackets, please check the gear mesh between

gears No. 4 and No. 5. If there exists too much freeplay, add some 5 mm i.d.

washers on top of gear No. 4. (The 5 mm i.d. washers are provided in BAG G).

Add a small drop of Loctite.

Make sure it locks the pin.

Shim Washer

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Standard flybar ratio

Lower flybar ratio

Mild 3D Flying

Extreme 3D Flying

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Attach the engine mount to the engine using four 4mm bolts and Loctite.

The cooling fan hub is threaded to fit the OS, TT or Webra only. Place the washer that came with your engine onto the engine

crankshaft first. Then screw the fan hub onto the engine. Add a tiny drop of Loctite on the engine nut. Do not use too much

Loctite. Tighten the engine nut using a socket head wrench while grabbing the fan with a towel. The nut should be tighten securely.

For 50-size or bigger engines, we do not recommend using a piston locking tool on the glow plug hole because that may damage

the engine. Attach the No. 8 Heavy Duty Clutch to the fan hub. Add a drop of Loctite on the threads of the M4x8 bolts. The

threads on the aluminum cooling fan hub are for the TT 70H, OS 61 SX, OS 61LX, OS 70H, TT 90H, OS 91 or Webra 91 engines.

If YS 61, 80 or 91 engines are used, the fan hub must be re-tapped by the modeler to M8x1mm thread size or purchase a optional

plastic fan hub with threads for the YS engine(PV0198YS) or the metal fan for the YS (PV0293YS).

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Please complete subassemblies 1-5-1 through 1-5-5 first, then add them to the Main Frame. Fit the Pitch Control Frame

Subassembly. Attach the E Ring on the left side of the Metal Elevator Control Arm. Then fit the Elevator Control Lever to the

right side, insert the pin and fix it with a set screw. Secure the Pitch Control Frame with a M3*10 Socket Screw and a collar on

the left side. And attach the Elevator Push Pull Lever to the right side of the Pitch Control Frame as shown. Adjust the two bolts

so that the Pitch Control Frame can move freely without excessive play. Finally, add the two plastic Aileron Levers and the 66.5mm

elevator pushrod. Add the Washers (BK0088) to make sure that the Aileron Lever and the Metal Elevator Parallel Lever will not

touch each other during operation.

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Inner hole for extreme 3D.

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MAIN FRAME ASSEMBLY

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1-1-1 Pinion Gear Subassembly

13 14 15 16 17 18 1920

25 26 27

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1-3-1 Rod Guide Collar Subassembly

1-5-1 Aileron Lever Subassembly

1-5-2

Metal Elevator Parallel Lever Subassembly

1-5-3 Elevator Control Lever Subassembly

1-5-4

Pitch Control Frame Subassembly

1-1-4 Elevator Control Arm Subassembly

1-6-1 Wash Out Subassembly

ROTOR HEAD ASSEMBLY

TAIL ASSEMBLY

3-1-1 Tail Transmission Subassembly

FINAL ASSEMBLY

4-3-1 Skid Subassembly

4-4-1 Tail Support Subassembly

INSTALLATION OF PERIPHERAL EQUIPMENT

5-4-1 Body Subassembly

No. Material No. Description Qty.

1 HMC3-10B Socket Screw M3x10 4

2 HMC3-12B Socket Screw M3x12 21

3 BK0087 Washer d3xD8x1.4 22

4 BK0274 Tank Rubber Grommets 4

5 BK0380 Rear Frame L 1

6 BK0381 Rear Frame R 1

7 BK0629 Washer 4

No. Material No. Description Qty.

1 HME3-18.5B Set Screw M3x18.5 2

2 HMC3-25B Socket Screw M3x25 10

3 BK0087 Washer d3xD8x1.4 10

4 BK0103 Body Fitting Post 2

5 BK0658 Frame Spacer S 2

6 1-1 Upper Frame Assembly 1

7 1-2 Lower Frame Assembly 1

8 1-3-1 Rod Guide Collar Subassembly 2

No. Material No. Description Qty.

1 BK0389 Rod Guide Collar 1

2 BK0658 Frame Spacer S 2

No. Material No. Description Qty.

1 BK0667 Servo Frame 1

2 HSE3-12B M3x12 Self-Tapping Screw 6

3 1-3 Main Frame Assembly 1

No. Material No. Description Qty.

1 HMC2-6B Socket Screw M2x6 1

2 HMC3-10B Socket Screw M3x10 1

3 HMC3-25B Socket Screw M3x25 1

4 HME3-3B Set Screw M3x3 1

5 HMJ3-20N Self-Tapping Screw M3x20 2

6 HMS4 E Ring 1

7 HMY2-10 Pin 2x10 1

8 BK0086 Ball link 4.8x20 2

9 BK0088 Washer d3xD5x0.5 3

No. Material No. Description Qty.

1 HMJ2-10N Self-Tapping Screw M2x10 2

2 HMV840ZZY BRG d4xD8X3 2

3 BK0075 Link Ball 4.8 2

4 BK0340 Aileron Control Arm 1

No. Material No. Description Qty.

1 HMJ2-10N Self-Tapping Screw M2x10 2

2 HMV840ZZY BRG d4xD8X3 2

3 BK0075 Link Ball 4.8 2

4 BK0340 Aileron Control Arm 1

No. Material No. Description Qty.

1 BK0876 Elevator Control Arm 1

2 BK0075 Link Ball

4.8 1

3 HMF2-8N Philip Machine Screw M2x8 1

No. Material No. Description Qty.

1 BK0882 Elevator Push Pull Lever 1

2 HMV840ZZY BRG d4xD8x3 2

3 BK0075 Link Ball

4.8 3

4 HMJ2-8N Selfing-Tapping Screw M2x8 3

5 BK0410 Collar d3xD4x13 1

No. Material No. Description Qty.

1 HMS15 E Ring 4

2 BK0880 Elevator Link Shaft 2

3 BK0455 Metal Elevator Control Arm 1

4 BK0663 Elevator Arm Link 2

No. Material No. DescriptionQty.

1 BK0093 Link Rod 2x462

2 BK0086 Ball Link 4.8x2.04

3 BK0547 Hardened Main Shaft1

4 BK0234 Lock Ring1

5 HSA3-6B Button Head Socket Screw M3x62