Phoenix Model Tiger Moth User manual

Instruction Manual
GP
version EP version
SPECIFICATION
- Wingspan: 2270mm (89.4in)
- Length: 1870mm (73. 6 in)
- Flying weight: 8.4-8.9 kg
- Wing area: 154 dm2
- Wing loading: 69g/dm2
- Wing type: Naca profile
- Covering type: OraCover
- Spinner size: scale type (not included)
- Radio: 4 channel minimum (not included)
- Servo: 6 standard hi-torque servo: 2 aileron;
2 elevator; 1 rudder; 1 throttle (not included)
- Recommended receiver battery:
4.8-6V / 1200-2000mAh NiMH (not included)
- Propeller: suit with your engine
- Engine: 30-35cc gas engine (not included)
TIGER MOTH
GP/EP Size 30-35CC SCALE 1:6 ¼ ARF
- Motor: brushless outrunner 2500 W,
250 KV (not included)
- Gravity CG: 190 mm (7.5 in) Back from the
leading edge of the upper wing, at the fuselage
- Control throw Ailerons: Low: 15mm up/down,
10% expo; High: 20mm up/down, 10% expo
- Control throw Elevators: Low: 12mm up/down,
12% expo; High: 15mm up/down, 12% expo
- Control throw Rudder: Low: 35mm right/left,
15% expo; High: 45mm right/left, 15% expo
- Experience level: Intermediate
- Plane type: Scale Civilian
RECOMMENDED MOTOR AND BATTERY SET UP
- Motor: RIMFIRE 1.60 (not included)
- Lipo cell: 12 cells / 5000 – 6000mAh (not included)
- Esc: 120-160A (not included)

TOOLS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED.
• Medium C/A glue
• 30 minute epoxy
• 6 minute epoxy
• Hand or electric drill
• Assorted drill bits
• Modeling knife
• Straight edge ruler
• 2 bender plier
• Wire cutters
• Masking tape
• Thread lock
• Paper towels
• Rubbing alcohol
SUGGESTION
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.
NOTE:
Please trial fit all the parts. Make sure you have the
correct parts and that they fit and are aligned properly
before gluing! This will assure proper assembly. The
TIGER MOTH GP/EP Size 30-35CC SCALE 1:6 ¼
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.
SAFETY PRECAUTION:
• This is not a toy
• Be sure that no other flyers are using your radio
frequency.
• Do not smoke near fuel
• Store fuel in a cool, dry place, away from
children and pets.
• Wear safety glasses.
• The glow plug clip must be securely attached to
the glow plug.
• Do not flip the propeller with your fingers.
• Keep loose clothing and wires away from the propeller.
• Do not start the engine if people are near. Do not
stand in line with the side of the propeller.
• Make engine adjustments from behind the propeller
only. Do not reach around the spinning propeller.
PREPARATIONS
Use a covering iron with a covering sock on
high heat to tighten the covering if necessary.
Apply pressure over sheeted areas to
thoroughly bond the covering to the wood.
INSTALLING THE AILERONS AND Flaps
1. Test fit 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.
TEMPORARY PIN
TO KEEP HINGE
CENTERED
2. Apply six drops of thin CA to the top and bottom
of each hinge. Do not use CA accelerator. After
the CA has fully hardened, test the hinges by
pulling on the aileron.
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Main Wing
Aileron

INSTALLING THE AILERONs SERVOS
1. Install the rubber grommets and brass eyelets onto
the aileron servo.
2. Using a modeling knife, remove the 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.
3. Place the servo into the servo tray. Center the servo
within the tray and drill pilot holes through the block
of wood for each of the four mounting screws
provided with the servo.
4. 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.
5. Place the aileron servo tray / hatch into the servo
box on the bottom of the wing and drill pilot
holes through the tray and the servo box for
each of the four mounting screws. Secure the
servo tray in place using the mounting screws
provided .
6. Repeat step # 2 - # 5 to install the second aileron
servo in the opposite wing half.
Make certain the hinges are adequately secured with glue. If
they come loose in flight accidents may result.
Secure nylon hinges with instant glue, being careful
not to glue the wing and airleron together.
Apply instant glue (CA glue, super glue). Align the center line of main wing with aileron.
Cut away film only. here
Supplied with the servo
approx. 13mm
2mm
Must be purchased
separately!
Assemble left and right
sides the same way
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Cut off shaded portion
< Bottom view >
Aileron

1.5mm
1.5mm
Aileron Servo
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Assemble left and right
sides the same way
Must be purchased separately!
Set all scerws securely. If they come
off during flight you will lose control
of your aircraft!
Tie the string.
Pull out servo cord with string.
2 x 10mm TP Screw
Warning!
2x10mm

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Cut off shaded portion
Assemble left and right
sides the same way < Bottom view >
Apply threadlocker
(screw cement).
3x12mm
Aileron
3x12mm
3mm
3mm
Aluminum ball
INSTALLING THE AILERONs LINKAGES
Nut
3mm
2
Nylon Nut
3mm
2
Aluminum ball
4
4
2
3 x 25mm Cap Screw
80mm Push rod
2
2
4
2
2
3 x 12mm Screw
3mm Washer
3x25mm

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Cut off shaded portion
Assemble left and right
sides the same way
< Bottom view >
Aileron Rod
Neutral
4mm Washer
4mm Spring Washer
4 x 20mm Cap Screw
8
8
8
SECURE The LOW Wing To The Fuselage
Attach the wings to the joiner tube and secure
the wing panels to the fuselage.

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White glue
4x20mm
4x20mm
4mm
4mm
4mm
4mm
Plastic
Plastic
Assemble left and right
sides the same way.
Cut off shaded portion
Rubber band
Rubber band

Assemble left and right
sides the same way.
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3 x 10mm TP Screw
4 x 10mm Button Screw
4
4
2
4
8
4
Plate of plywood
3x10mm
3x10mm
130mm
15mm
10mm
Plate of plywood
4x10mm
Make sure there is
no slack on the wire
and close pipe
Cut off excess.
3mm
Cable rod Cable rod

3 x 10mm TP Screw
4 x 10mm Button Screw
2
4
4
4
4x10mm
Silicone
Cable
Cut off shaded portion
SECURE The HIGH WING To The Fuselage
Attach the wings to the joiner tube and secure
the wing panels to the fuselage.
Cap screw high wing
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Apply threadlocker
(screw cement).
3 x 15mm TP Screw
6
Plate of plywood
INSTALLING THE MAIN LANDING GEAR
4mm Spring Washer
4 x 20mm Cap Screw
4
8mm Collar
4
8mm
8mm

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Cut off shaded portion
Epoxy or
silicone glue

Remove the screw out of the landing gear
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Secure the screw to the landing gear
4x20mm
4x20mm
Install the landing gear
to the fuselage
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3x15mm
3x15mm
3x15mm
3x15mm
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HORIZONTAL STABILIZER INSTALLATION
1. Using a modeling knife, cut away the covering from
the fuselage for the stabilizer and remove it.
2. Remove the covering from the stabilizer.
When cutting through the covering to remove it,
cut with only enough pressure to only cut through
the covering it's self. Cutting into the balsa
structure may weaken it. This could lead to
possible failure during flight.
3. Repeat step 1 - step 2 from the installing aileron for
the installing elevator.
Make certain plane is aligned accurately
per the diagram. A mis-aligned plane can
fly erraticaliy and cause accidents.
Warning!
Cut off shaded portion
Apply instant glue
(CA glue, super glue).
4mm Spring Washer
4mm Washer
4 x 20mm Cap Screw
2
2
2
4x20mm
4mm

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VERTICAL STABILIZER INSTALLATION
Installing the rudder using C.A glue as
installing the aileron.
Align the center line of vertical fin with rudder.
Secure nylon hinges with instant glue, being
careful vertical fin and rudder.
Apply epoxy glue
Apply instant glue
(CA glue, super glue).
4mm Spring Washer
4mm Washer
4 x 30mm Cap Screw
2
2
2
Cut off shaded portion
4x30mm
4x30mm
4mm
4mm
90 Degree

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Cut off shaded portion
Apply threadlocker
(screw cement).
3x12mm
3x12mm Screw
2
2
1
3 x 30mm Cap Screw
Nut
3mm
2
INSTALLING THE RUDDER LINKAGES
The rudder is controlled by two metal cables.
Install the rudder linkages and cables as
below.
1. Use a hobby knife to remove the covering from
the openings for the rudder control cables.
2. The rudder has a block wood plate for mounting
the control horn. Two control horn in positioned
on both side rudder (left and right).
3. Install and secure the control horn to the rudder.
4. Slide a crimp onto the cable, then pass the
cable through the threaded cable end. Pass the
cable back into the crimp and use crimping
pliers to secure the crimp to the cable. Guide
the cable into the fuselage to the position for
the rudder servo.
5. Thread the metal connector to the link ball.
6. Center the rudder servo using the radio and
install the servo arm. Attach the metal clevis to
the rudder servo arm.
7. Slide a crimp onto the cable, then pass the cable
through the threaded cable end. Pass the cable
back into the crimp and use crimping pliers to
secure the crimp to the cable.
8. Thread the metal connector to the metal clevis.
9. Attach the clevis to the rudder servo. There
should be light tension on each of the wires
when installed properly.
Note: Remember use thread locking compound
to secure.
3mm
Cable rod
3x30mm
Cable
3x12mm
Aluminum ball
Aluminum ball
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2

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Rudder servo
Must be purchased separately!
Cut off shaded portion
Pay close attention here
3mm
Cable rod
Make sure there is no slack
on the wire and close pipe
Cut off excess.
Cable rod

2 x 10mm Screw
3 x 20mm Cap Screw
2
Nut
2mm
2
Cut off shaded portion
INSTALLING THE ELEVATOR PUSHROD
1. Locate the pushrod exit slot on the right side
and left side of the fuselage. It is located
slightly ahead and below the horizontal
stabilizer.
2. Carefully cut away the covering material from
the slot.
3. Working from inside the fuselage, slide the
threaded end of the pushrod until it reaches the
exit slot. Carefully reach in with a small screw
driver and guide the pushrod out of the exit slot.
4. Install the nylon clevis into the two elevator
pushrod. Make sure 6mm of thread shows inside
the clevis.
5. The control horn should be mounted on the
bottom, left side and right side of the elevator .
6. Remove the covering from the slot on the
elevator. Insert and secure the control horn in
place.
7. Attach nylon clevis to the control horn and
secure it .
8. Locate one nylon servo arm, and using wire
cutters, remove all but one of the arms. Using a
2mm drill bit, enlarge the third hole out from the
center to accommodate the elevator pushrod wire.
9. Plug the elevator servo into the receiver and
center the servo. Install the servo arm onto the
servo. The servo arm should be perpendicular
to the servo and point toward the middle of the
fuselage.
10. With the elevator halves and elevator servo
centered, carefully place a mark on the elevator
pushrod wire where it crosses the hole in the
servo arm.
11. Using pliers, carefully make a 90 degree bend
up at the mark made. Cut off the excess wire,
leaving about 8mm beyond the bend.
12. Make the same way for the second elevator.
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3x20mm

Cut off shaded portion
Apply threadlocker
(screw cement).
Elevator rod
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2x10mm