THUNDER TIGER Tiger Bipe 40 User manual

WARRANTY

Thunder Tiger Model Company guarantees this model kit to be free from defects in both material and

workmanship at date of manufacture.This warranty does not cover any components damaged by use or

modification and in no case shall Thunder Tiger’s liability exceed the original purchase price of the kit.

Thunder Tiger also reserves the right to change or modify this warranty without notice.

Since Thunder Tiger Model Co. has no control over possible shipping damages or construction tech-

niques and materials used for construction by the modeler, no liability can be assumed nor accepted for

damage resulting from the use by the user of the final user-assembled product. By the act of using this

user-assembled product, the user accepts all resulting liability.If the buyer is not prepared to accept this

liability, he should return this kit in new and unused condition to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Assembly Instructions

Tiger

Bipe 40

Item No. 4557

JE6351.V1

INTRODUCTION

All of us at Thunder Tiger want to thank you for choosing the best looking, easiest building and best

flying ARF biplane available, the Tiger Bipe 40. This kit features state-of-the-art engineering that pro-

vides quick and easy assembly of a strong, yet lightweight airplane that will give you an enjoyable and

thrilling experience.The Tiger Bipe will allow you to enjoy model airplanes the way they were meant to

be: with two wings!

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 begin-

ning construction.This will give you a good idea of the construction sequence and eliminate many ques-

tions 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 and 5. If any parts are missing, contact your dealer immediately for replacement.

Customers in the United States and Canada may contact Ace Hobby Distributors at 116 W. 19th

Street, Higginsville, MO 64037 (660) 584-6704 for replacement parts. Under no circumstances can a

kit be returned if assembly has already been started.

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Other Items Required . . . . . . . . . 2

Items Need Check List . . . . . . . . . 3

Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5

Pre-Assembly Notes . . . . . . . . . . 6

Wing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Landing Gear . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Tail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-10

Engine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Tank. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Install the Radio. . . . . . . . . . 13-14

Cowl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Flight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-17

Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

A checklist is also provided on the next page

which willmake shopping for these items easier.

TABLE OF CONTENTS OTHER ITEMS REQUIRED

FOR ASSEMBLY

Radio - A 4-channel radio with four standard

servos is required.

ITEMS NEEDED

Adhesives - You will need two types of adhe-

sives for the Tiger Bipe - 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 -TheThunder Tiger PRO-36 is the ideal

engine for this airplane. It is a quiet running

engine that is easy to start and require no spe-

cial 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.These are listed at the bottom of the page.

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” Instant Adhesive (1/2 ounce)

❏

“

Thick” Instant Adhesive (1/2 ounce)

❏Hobby Knife and Blades

❏Epoxy Mixing Sticks and/or Brushes

❏Sandpaper (150 grit)

❏Masking Tape

❏Rubbing Alcohol

❏Paper Towels

❏Ruler

❏90 Degree Triangle

❏Waxed Paper

❏Fine-Point, Felt-Tip Pen

❏Misc. Household Tools

❏Drill and Bits (1/16", 5/64", 3/32", 5/32", 3/16")

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)

PARTS SKETCHES

IMPORTANT

Please check the contents of your kit box with these part sketches before beginning

construction.This will not only familiarize you with the parts and their names, but it will

also give you a head start in the unlikely event that you are missing a part.

Parts are not necessarily drawn actual size!

Screw3x15mm(4)

AS6119 Fuselage Set

CA Hinge(8)

Top Wing Joiner(2)

Beams(L/1 R/1)

3102 Adjustable Engine Mount

Engine Mount Plate(1)

Screw 6/32 x 18mm(4)

Aileron Pushrod(2)

Clevis(5)

Plastic Guide Tube(1)

Rudder Pushrod(1)

Rubber Stopper(1)

H. Stab./ Elevator(1)

AS6121 Tail Feather

Stab Pushrod(1)

0.05" Metal Pushrod(1)

3261 Fuel Tank Set

Straight Nipple(1)

Silicone Tube(1)

Cap(1)

Clunk(1)

PE0009 Hardware Set

90-degree Nipple(1)

2mm Hex Nut(1)

Allen Wrench(1)

3x3mmSet Screw(1)

Push Rod

Connector(1)

AS6122 Pushrod Set

180cc (6oz)

180cc Fuel Tank(1)

AS6120 Main Wing Set

Bottom Left Wing(1)

CA Hinge(6)

Top Left Wing(1)

Front Wing Dowel

Doubler(2)

Wing Dowel(1)

Aileron Servo Tray(2)

Bottom Wing Joiner(2)

Aileron Horn

Torgue(2)

Fuselage(1)

Wing Bolt

6/32 x 24mm(2)

Washer(2)

2x8mm Self-Tapping(4)

Rear Wing Dowel

Doubler(2)

Trim Tape(2)

V. Fin/ Rudder(1)

Top Right Wing(1)

Bottom Right Wing(1)

Servo Tray(1)

PARTS SKETCHES

Parts are not necessarily drawn actual size!

Replacement parts must be ordered by Set Number

Landing Gear(2)

3x3mm Set

Scrent(1)

AS6007 Tail Gear Set

Collar (1)

Tail gear (1)

Tail Wheel (1)

Wheel (2)

AS6123 Main Landing Gear

2.6 x 8mm Self-

Tapping Screw(4)

3x3mm Set Screw(2)

Steering Horn(2) 3x5mm Screw(4)

4mm Collar(4)

Mounting Strap(2)

2" Spinner(1)

Back plate(1)

3x12mm Self-Tapping Screw

Cowl(1)

Wheel Pant(R/2) Wheel Pant(L/2)

Canopy(1)

Cabane Strut(R/1) Cabane Strut(L/1)

3282R Spinner

AS6125 Cabane Strut

AS6126 Wheel Pant / Canopy

AS6127 Decals

3x12mm Self-

Tapping Screw(4)

3x10mm Self-

Tapping Screw(2)

Allex Wrench (1)

AS6124 Cowl AS6049 Control Horn Set

2x12mm Screw(6)

Control Horn(3) Nut Plate(3)

Tiger Bipe

Mounting STRAP(4)

2.6 x 8mm Self-

Tapping Screw(8)

THUNDER TIGER CORP. JE6352

THUNDER TIGER CORP. JE6353

PRE-ASSEMBLY

❏ Note: the bottom wing is shorter than the top

wing and has ailerons. Before gluing the two

wing halves together, trial-fit the bottom wing

joiner into both wing panels. If it is not easy to

slide into the wing, sand it until it will. Note: this

joiner is the shorter of the two and has more

angle in it. To fit properly, note that the wing has

an upward “bend” in it, called dihedral. While fit-

ting, also have the front and rear wing dowel

doublers temporarily in place.

WING ASSEMBLY

❏ Locate the following pairs of plywood parts:

top and bottom wing joiners, front and rear wing

dowel doublers, and aileron servo tray. Using

epoxy or thick CyA, glue and clamp these pairs

of pieces together to form 6mm thick parts.

Keep the edges of the pieces lined up and wipe

off any excess glue.

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. If

you find that any of the parts are either missing

or damaged, please contact your dealer immedi-

ately for replacement.

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.

❏ With 30 minute epoxy, liberally coat all sides

and edges of the wing joiner and slip it into one

wing half. Now coat the inside edge of the center

wing rib where it will join to the other wing half.

This is called the “root” of the wing.

Put the front and rear wing dowel doublers in

place WITH THE WING DOWEL PLACED IN

ITS SLOT.

Now coat the root edge of the other wing

panel with epoxy.

WING ASSEMBLY

❏ 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.

To make sure you have the correct amount

of dihedral, place the wing on a flat surface;

keep one wing half flat on the surface and prop

up the other panel so there is 2” under the rear

part of the tip rib. Loosen the tape if necessary.

❏ Repeat for the top wing with two differ-

ences...there are no wing dowel doublers and

the total amount of dihedral is 3/4”.

❏ Place the servo tray in the middle of the top

surface of the bottom wing. Line it up with the

rear INNER edge aligned on the rear dowel

doubler. Mark around the inside and outside of

the servo tray with a felt tip pen.

❏ Remove the tray, and use a sharp knife to cut

through and remove the covering material and

balsa where you marked the INSIDE of the

servo tray.

❏ Use a sharp knife to score the covering mate-

rial where marked around the OUTSIDE of the

tray. Remove the covering material to expose

the wood underneath. Use thick CA or epoxy to

glue the servo tray securely in place.

❏ 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.

WING ASSEMBLY

❏ To hinge the ailerons, remove the clear tape

that hold the ailerons in place, if necessary. Pull

the aileron off the wing, revealing the hinges.

Center these hinges in their slots in the

AILERON and secure them with THIN CA,

letting it wick into the joint. Glue both surfaces

of the hinge.

❏ When the glue has set, re-install the aileron

onto the wing. Hint: if you trim a little bit off

each corner of the hinges, they will insert in the

slots easier. While flexing the aileron one way

or the other and while holding the wing up on

it’s front edge, carefully wick CA into the slot

where the hinge goes into the wing. Do so on

both sides of the hinge. After the glue has set,

tug on the aileron at each hinge location to

make sure the hinges are securely glued in

place. Also, make sure the aileron is free to

move up and down.

Repeat for the other aileron.

Set your wings aside, for now.

❏ Locate the tailwheel assembly. Observe that

is secured to the bottom of the fuselage with two

barbed posts. Mark the locations for these

posts on the rear of the fuselage so that the tiller

arm of the tail wheel assembly will be flush with

the rear edge of the fuselage. Drill 1/8” holes at

these locations and push the tailwheel assem-

bly’s barbed posts into these holes. Your

assemble should be secure. If you want, you

can add some screws in the holes provided in

the assembly (not furnished.) The tailwheel is

secured with a wheel collar and set screw.

❏ Cut away the covering material that covers

the slot for the main gear. Insert the vertical

arm of one mail gear strut in the hole provided.

Repeat for the other. Secure them in place with

two landing gear straps and 3x10mm screws.

(Drill 3/32” pilot holes first.)

The wheels and wheel pants will be added

later.

Now that the plane is “up on its feet”, it will

be easier to work on.

INSTALL LANDING GEAR

TAIL GROUP

INSTALL TAIL GROUP

INSTALL PUSHRODS

❏ CA the hinges into the rudder and stabilizer

control surfaces using the same technique out-

lined for the ailerons.

❏Trim the material away that covers a notch in

the front of the stabilizer. On the top of the

stab, use a straightedge and a pencil to extend

the lines formed by the notch back to the rear

of the stab. This marks the center of the stab.

❏ Position the stablilizer on top of the fuselage

and line up the mark you just drew on top of the

stab with the center of the fuselage; the rear

edge of the fuselage should line up with the

hinge line. Use a pencil to draw a line on the

bottom of the stab along the fuselage sides.

❏ Locate the elevator pushrod. It is the one with

the two rods on one end.

Use a pliers and spread the two rods apart

so they are about 2” apart at the end.

❏ Now, use some tape to hold the two rods

together so they are only about 1/2” apart.

❏ Insert this pushrod into the fuselage. Note: It

is easiest to start at the opening in the tail, work-

ing from the tail end forward until the non-

threaded end is in the radio compartment.

❏ Cut the tape loose so the rods can spread

and let them come out the two uppermost slots

in the fuse sides.

❏ In the same fashion, insert the rudder

pushrod so the threaded end comes out the

lower slot in the right side of the fuse.

❏ Cut away the covering material over the two

uppermost slots that are on the right and left

sides of the fuselage at the rear.

Cut away the covering from the lowermost

slot on the RIGHT side of the fuselage.

TAIL GROUP

❏ Move the rud-

der/fin into position

and mark the loca-

tion of the tail wheel

assembly’s tiller

arm. Drill a 1/16”

hole in the rudder to

accommodate the

arm. Making sure the tiller arm slips into the

hole you just drilled, epoxy the fin to the stabi-

lizer. Make sure the fin remains perpendicular

to the stab as the glue cures.

90°

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❏ Score and remove the covering material

between the lines you drew on the top of the

stab.The vertical fin will glue here.

❏ Next, apply a sec-

ond, liberal coat of

epoxy to the joint

where the fin joins the

stabilizer. Form a filet

with the tip of your fin-

ger dipped in alcohol.

❏Repeat this

process for the stabilizer/fuselage joint.

Epoxy Filet

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❏ Glue the stab to the fuselage with epoxy,

keeping the stab parallel with the work surface

as the glue cures.

❏ Remove the stab from the fuselage and use

a straight edge to carefully score the covering

material where marked.Make the score approx-

imately 1/16" inside the lines you drew. It is very

important that you do not press hard enough to

cut into the wood itself or the stabilizer may fail

in flight. Just score the covering and it will peel

away nicely.

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