Black Horse Model THUNDERBIRDS Owner's manual

Instruction Manual Book

Made in Vietnam.

Item code: BH144-A.

ALL BALSA - PLY WOOD CONSTRUCTION.

COVERED WITH ORACOVER

SPECIFICATION

- Wingspan : 1,400mm ( 55.12in)

- Length: 1,350mm (53.15in)

- Flying weight: 4kg (8.8lbs).

- Empty weight: 1.9 kg (4.18lbs).

- Wing area: 28dm2.

- Wing loading: 138g/dm2.

- Wing type: Naca airfoils.

- Gear type: Electric retract gear,

size: (73.5 x 44 x 28)mm (not included).

CNC Suspension Metal Struts (included).

- Size (29 x 13 x 30)mm.

Parts listing required (not included):

- Radio: 08 channels.

- Servo: 08 standard high torque servos.

- EDF: 90mm

- Battery: 2 Packs * 4 Cells LIPO 29,6V.

- Speed control: 100A.

Recommended EDF

and Battery set up (not included):

- EDF: 90mm, Minimum thrust 3.7kg.

Midi-fan evo/ HET 650-68-1500 WeMoTec.

- Lipo cell: 2 Packs * 4 Cells / 5000mAh 55C.

- ESC: 100A Phoenix Castle.

THUNDERBIRDS Item code: BH144-A. Instruction Manual

This instruction manual is designed to help you build a great  ying aeroplane. Please read this manual

thoroughly before starting assembly of your THUNDERBIRDS. Use the parts listing below to identify all parts.

FUSELAGE ASSEMBLY

1 (1) Fuselage.

WING ASSEMBLY

1 (1) Right wing half with pre-installed

aileron.

1 (1) Left wing half with pre-installed

aileron.

TAIL SECTION ASSEMBLY

1 (1) Vertical stabilizer with pre-installed

rudder.

1 (1) Horizontal stabilizer with

pre-installed elevator halves.

1 Some more parts.

1 HARDWARE PACK

1 Landing gear.....

Please trial  t all the parts. Make sure you have

the correct parts and that they  t and are aligned

properly before gluing! This will assure proper

assembly. THUNDERBIRDS ARF is hand made

from natural materials, every plane is unique

and minor adjustments may have to be made.

However, you should find the fit superior and

assembly simple.

The painted and plastic parts used in this kit are

fuel proof. However, they are not tolerant of many

harsh chemicals including the following: paint

thinner, C/A glue accelerator, C/A glue debonder

and acetone. Do not let these chemicals come in

contact with the colors on the covering and the

plastic parts.

To avoid scratching your new airplane, do not

unwrap the pieces until they are needed for

assembly. Cover your workbench with an old towel

or brown paper, both to protect the aircraft and to

protect the table. Keep a couple of jars or bowls

handy to hold the small parts after you open the

bag.

SUGGESTION

NOTE

Please be aware that this aeroplane is not a toy and if assembled or used incorrectly it is capable

of causing injury to people or property. WHEN YOU FLY THIS AEROPLANE YOU ASSUME ALL

RISK & RESPONSIBILITY.

If you are inexperienced with basic R/C  ight we strongly recommend you contact your R/C supplier

and join your local R/C Model Flying Club. R/C Model Flying Clubs offer a variety of training procedures

designed to help the new pilot on his way to successful R/C  ight. They will also be able to advise on any

insurance and safety regulations that may apply.

WARNING

1 Thick cyanoacrylate glue.

1 30 minute epoxy.

1 5 minute epoxy.

1 Hand or electric drill.

1 Assorted drill bits.

1 Modelling knife.

1 Straight edge ruler.

1 2mm ball driver.

1 Phillips head screwdriver.

1 220 grit sandpaper.

1 90° square or builder’s triangle.

1 Wire cutters.

1 Masking tape & T-pins.

1 Thread-lock.

1 Paper towels.

TOOLS & SUPPLIES NEEDED

PARTS LISTING

THUNDERBIRDS Item code: BH144-A. Instruction Manual

Wing warp: Hold the panel twisted gently in

the opposite direction to the warp,

and apply warm air to remove the

creases from the covering.

Caution! do not heat the  lm more than is absolutely

necessary. If the air or the iron is too hot, the  lm may

melt and holes may be formed.

This model is highly pre-fabricated and can be built

in a very short time. However, the work which you

have to carry out is important and must be done

carefully. The model will only be strong and  y well

if you complete your tasks competently - so please

work slowly and accurately.

When self-tapping screws have to be screwed

into wood, apply a little white glue to prevent

them shaking loose: just squirt white glue into

the hole and  t the screw.

Caution:

This model is not a toy!

If you are a beginner to this type of powered model,

please ask an experienced model  yer for help and

support. If you attempt to operate the model without

knowing what you are doing you could easily injure

yourself or somebody else. Please keep your safety

and well-being in mind at all times.

Important: Before you start construction

Even if you have built a large number of RC models

please read right through these instructions and

check all the kit components against the parts list.

We have taken great trouble to keep construction as

simple as possible, without making any compromises

in the area of safety.

Note regarding the  lm covering

Minor creases or bubbles may develop in the

 lm covering due to major  uctuations in weather

conditions (temperature, humidity etc.); in rare cases

you may even  nd a slight warp in a component.

These minor faults are in the nature of  lm-covered

built-up wooden structures, and can easily be

corrected using a heat gun, as commonly used for

modelling.

Creases: Blow warm air over the area and

rub down with a soft cloth.

+ This is not a toy

+ Be sure that no other  yers are using your radio

frequency.

+ Wear safety glasses.

+ The glow plug clip must be securely attached to

the glow plug.

+ Do not start the EDF if people are near.

SAFETY PRECAUTION

REPLACEMENT LARGE PARTS

A: Fuselage.

B: Wing panels. (B1,B2)

C: Plastic bomb top wing. (C1,C2)

D: Horizontal stabilizer (D1,D2)

E: Vertical stabilizer.

F1: Aluminium tube wing dihedral brace

F2: Aluminium tube horizontal stabilizer.

G: Decal sheet

L: Cockpit fuselage (L1, L2. L3).

C1 C2

D1 D2

THUNDERBIRDS Item code: BH144-A. Instruction Manual

1. INSTALLING THE AILERONS

I. AILERON Assemble then apply drops of thin

C/A to center of hinge,on both sides.

Temporary pin to

keep hinge centered.

Test  t the ailerons to the wing with the hinges. If the

hinges don’t remain centered, stick a pin through the

middle of the hinge to hold it in position.

See pictures below:

2. INSTALLING THE AILERON SERVOS

1 1) Install the rubber grommets and brass

eyelets on to the aileron servos.

1 2) Us in g a model ing knife, r emo ve th e

covering from over the pre-cut servo arm exit hole on

the aileron servo tray / hatch. This hole will allow the

servo arm to pass through when installing the aileron

pushrods.

Servo tray

Remove the covering

REPLACEMENT SMALL PARTS

Bottom side.

2x10mm

5x30mm

3x12mm

3x15mm

3x4mm

THUNDERBIRDS Item code: BH144-A. Instruction Manual

1 4) Place the servo into the servo tray. Center

the servo within the tray and drill 1.5mm pilot holes

through the block of wood for each of the four mount-

ing screws provided with the servo.

Drill a hole

1.5mm

2x10mm

Secure

1 5) Repeat the procedure to install the aileron servos

in the opposite wing half.

1 1) Remove the covering from the slot on the bot-

tom of the aileron.

1 2) Insert the control horn into the slot and secure

it by A+B Epoxy glue.

1 3) Using the thread as a guide and using

masking tape, tape the servo lead to the end of the

thread: carefully pull the thread out. When you have

pulled the servo lead out, remove the masking tape and

the servo lead from the thread.

Drill a hole

1.5mm

Secure

Electric wire

Electric wire 1. A+B Epoxy glue

2. Push in

Aileron

control horn

4. INSTALLING THE AILERON LINKAGES

Installing the aileron linkages as pictures below.

100mm

Snap keeper.

M2 lock nut

Using pliers, carefully make a 90 degree bend down at

the mark made. Cut off the excess wire, leaving about

6mm beyond the blend.

1 3) Repeat the procedure to install the control horn

on the opposite aileron.

THUNDERBIRDS Item code: BH144-A. Instruction Manual

Repeat the procedure to install the second aileron

linkages in the opposite wing half.

After both linkages are completed. connect both of

the aileron servo loads using a Y-harness you have

purchased.

Insert the 90 degree bend down through the hole in the

control horn. Install one nylon snap keeper over the

wire to secure it to the control horn. Install the control

horn retaining screw and remove the masking tape

from the aileron.

II. INSTALLING THE FLAP

Flap install as same as the way of aileron. Repeat

step #1 - #4 on the part I (page 4,5) to install the  ap.

Flaslink

Pushrod wire Control horn

Bend and cut.

Silicone Tube III. INSTALLING ELECTRIC GEAR

RETRACTS

PARTS REQUIRED

Electric not included.

73.5mm

21mm

Only including oleo struts.

5x30mm

3x15mm

(Electric Not Included.)

5x30mm

Secure

THUNDERBIRDS Item code: BH144-A. Instruction Manual

PLASTIC BOMB TOP WING

Nose gear Main gear

Secure

Screw the gear in position.

Repeat the procedure for the other Gear. Repeat the procedure for the other Wing.

3x12mm

Drill a hole 2.5mm

and secure

See pictures below:

Use C/A glue to secure the plastic bomb to the wing.

C/A glue

Top and bottom side.

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1 1) Elevator install as same as the way of aileron.

Please see pictures below.

1 2) Servo install as same as the way of aileron.

Please see pictures below.

146mm

Aluminium tube Horizontal stabilizer. 8mm.

Use C/A glue to secure the horizontal stabilizer to the

fuselage

Insert the horizontal stabilizer as pictures below.

Attach the aluminium tube into the fuselage.

Use A+B Epoxy glue to secure the horizontal

stabilizer to the fuselage.

2. A+B Epoxy glue

1. Push in

Push in

C/A glue

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Use C/A glue to secure the vertical stabilizer to the

fuselage

Use A+B Epoxy glue to secure the vertical stabilizer

to the fuselage. Insert the vertical stabilizer as

pictures below.

VII. INSTALLATION VERTICAL

STABILIZER

Rudder install as same as the way of aileron.

Servo install as same as the way of aileron.

Please see pictures below.

C/A glue

IV. INSTALLING THE EDF

(ELECTRIC DUCTED FAN SYSTEM)

Drill 3 holes from the air outlet for the wires of EDF.

Hole

50mm

Slide the air outlet to the fuselage.

Bottom side.

Secure the EDF.

1. A+B Epoxy glue

2. Push in

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VIII. INSTALLING NOSE GEAR

See picture below:

INSTALLING SERVO NOSE GEAR

wire cable.

X. INSTALLING THE RECEIVER,

ESC AND BATTERY

1 1) Plug the servo leads and the switch lead

into the receiver. You may want to plug an aileron

extension into the receiver to make plugging in the

aileron servo lead easier when you are installing

the wing. Plug the battery pack lead into the switch.

wire cable.

Servo nose gear

Drill a hole 2.5mm

and Secure

3x15mm

Trim

Drill a hole 2.5mm

and secure

3x12mm

1. Push in

2. Secure

3x4mm

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