THUNDER TIGER Cloud Dancer 60 ARF User manual

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ThunderTiger Cloud Dancer 60ARF (TTR4559)
Distributed in NorthAmerica byAce Hobby Distributors,Inc.• 2682WalnutAvenue,Tustin,CA 92780
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CloudDancer60ARF
Assembly Manual
Wingspan:72" (1828mm)
Length:57" (1447mm)
WingArea:840in2 (54.2 dm2)
Weight:6.5-7 lbs.(3000-3200g)
Engine:.61 2 cycle
.91~1.20 4 cycle
Radio:4 CH.5 servos
Specifications:
Warranty
This kit is guaranteed to be free from defects in material and workmanship at the date of purchase.
It does not cover any damage caused by use or modification. The warranty does not extend beyond the
product itself and is limited only to the original cost of the kit. By the act of building this user-assembled
kit,the user accepts all resulting liability for damage caused by the final product. If the buyer is not
prepared to accept this liability,it can be returned new and unused to the place of purchase for a refund.
JE6460
Notice: Adult Supervision Required
This is not a toy. Assembly and flying of this product requires adult supervision.
Read through this book completely and become familiar with the assembly and flight of this airplane.
Inspect all parts for completeness and damage. If you encounter any problems,call us for help.

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INTRODUCTION
All of us atThunderTiger want to thank you for choosing one of the finest 60 sized sport planes available,the Cloud Dancer 60.Designed by the
late Fred Reese, this airplane offers a unique appearance and sprightly, yet predictable performance. This model features state-of-the-art
engineering that provides quick and easy assembly of a strong,yet lightweight airplane that will give you an enjoyable and thrilling experience.
To gain the most from this airplane kit, it is important that you read the instructions thoroughly and then follow them exactly. We strongly
suggest that you read through the instructions completely before beginning construction.This will give you a good idea of the construction
sequence and eliminate many questions you might have if you did not read the manual prior to starting the actual construction. Due to the nature
of this design,this airplane is not intended for a beginner’s first model and the instructions are written with this in mind. We assume you have a
working knowledge of airplane and radio terminology.
The first thing you should do before beginning assembly is to check the contents of your kit against the parts list on pages 4. If any parts are
missing, contact your dealer immediately for replacement.Customers in the United States and Canada may contact Ace Hobby Distributors for
replacement parts.Under no circumstances can a kit be returned if assembly has already been started.
Experienced pilots who want to maximize their enjoyment of the
Cloud Dancer 60 should consider installation of the optional retracts.
The instructions have complete details.
See your hobby dealer for addition information on these 60 sized
retracts,ThunderTiger part number 3008.
You will also need a 180º retract servo that is compatible with your 5
or more channel radio system.
OPTIONAL RETRACTS
TTR3008
A checklist is also provided on the next page which will
make shopping for these items easier.
OTHER ITEMS REQUIRED
FOR ASSEMBLY
Radio - A 4-channel radio with 5 standard servos is required.
(If you are installing retracts, you need a radio that has at least 5
channels and a 180º Retract Servo that is compatible.)

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RECOMMENDEDTOOLS & MATERIALS
Adhesives - You will need two types of adhesives for this ARF -
Epoxy and Instant (cyanoacrylate) adhesives.We recommend that you
purchase both 5-minute and 30-minute epoxy to cut down on
assembly time,but you can get by with only 30-minute epoxy if time
is not important.You will also need a small bottle of both“Thick”and
“Thin”instant adhesive.
Tools - Model assembly can be much easier if the proper tools are
used. Therefore, we have included in our checklist to the right,
a complete listing of all the tools we used to assemble our prototype
models. As you will notice, many household tools can be utilized
during construction.
Engine - TheThunderTiger PRO-61 or 91 is the ideal engine for this
airplane.It is a quiet running engine that is easy to start and require no
special break- in period,is very easy to maintain,and will last for years.
Flight Equipment - There are several “support” items that you will
need to purchase in order to get your engine running and your plane
in the air.
Comprehensive Items Needed Check List
❏4-Channel Radio with 4 Standard Servos
❏5-Minute Epoxy (4 ounces or so)
❏30-Minute Epoxy (4 ounces or so)
❏“Thin”InstantAdhesive (1/2 ounce)
❏“Thick”InstantAdhesive (1/2 ounce)
❏Hobby Knife and Blades
❏Epoxy Mixing Sticks and/or Brushes
❏Sandpaper (150 grit)
❏MaskingTape
❏RubbingAlcohol
❏PaperTowels
❏Ruler
❏Waxed Paper
❏Fine-Point,Felt-Tip Pen
❏Misc.HouseholdTools
❏Drill and Bits (1/16”,1/8”,9/64”,1/4”,5/16”)
Flight Equipment
❏Foam Rubber Padding for the radio
❏Stick on Lead Strip for balancing the plane
❏3 or 4 Props (see engine instructions)
❏10%-15% Glow Fuel
❏Fuel Pump or Bulb
❏Electric Starter or“Chicken Stick”
❏Glow Plug Clip and Battery
❏Extra Glow Plug(s)
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Combo contents include:
•3liter fuel cell
•12v starting battery/charger
•glow starter/charger
•12v HD starter
•4-way wrench

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PARTS DRAWINGS
MainWing
LeftWing x 1pc
RightWing x 1pc
Hatch Cover Plate x 2pcs
2x8mmWood Screw x 8pcs
Wing Protector x 1pc
DihedralWing Joiner x 3pcs
Dowel x 2pcs
Wing Bolt x 2pcs
TrimTape(white) x 1pc
TrimTape(Green) x 1pc
TailVertical Fin/Rudder x 1pc
Horizontal Stab/Elevator x 1pc
Fuselage x 1pc
Engine Cowl
Engine Cowl x 1pc
2x8mm Mounting Screw x 4pcs
Fixed Landing Gear
Fixed Landing Gear L/1pc R/1pc
Wood Block x 2pcs
Wheel x 2pcs
Wheel Pants L/1 set R/1 set
Collar x 4pcs
Mounting Plate x 6pcs
3x3mm Set Screw x 4pcs
3x8mmWood Screw x 8pcs
M3 Locknut x 4pcs
3X6MM Machine Screw x 6pcs
Retract Landing Gear
Retract Landing Gear (Not included,P/N 3008)
3x8mm SinkWood Screw x 8pcs
Retract ServoTray x 1pc
Retract ServoTray Mount x 2pcs
WheelWellTemplate x 1pc
WheelWell L/1 R/1
Tail Gear Set
Tail Gear x 1pc
TailWheel x 1pc
Collar x 2pcs
3x3mm Set Screw x 2pcs
3x8mmWood Screw x 1pc
3x15mmWood Screw x 1pc
Engine Mount
Beam x 2pcs
Backplate x 1pc
4x24mm Engine Mounting Screw x 4pcs
6/32 x24mm Machine Screw 4pcs
Blind Nut x 4pcs(installed on firewall)
Spinner
Spinner x 1pc
Backplate x 1pc
3x14mm Self-Tapping Screw x 4pcs
Pushrod
Rudder Pushrod x 1pc
Elevator Pushrod x 1pc
Aileron Pushrod x 2pcs
Throttle Pushrod x 1pc
PlasticTube Guide x 1pc
Retract Pushrod x 2pcs
Clevis x 7pcs
M2 Nut x 7pcs
Control Horn
Control Horn & Backplate x 5pcs
2x22mm Screw(for aileron) x 4pcs
2x15mm Screw(for rudder and elevator) x 6pcs
EZ Connector
Connector x 1pc
M2 Nut x 1pc
3x3mm Set Screw x 1pc
FuelTank
Tank x 1pc
Clunk x 1pc
Nipple x 1pc
90-degree Nipple x 1pc
Fuel Stopper x 1pc
FuelTube x 1pc
Cap x 1pc
Canopy x 1pc
TrimTape(white/narrow) x 2pcs
CA Hinges x 15pcs
Decal x 1pc
Manual x 1pc
Kit Contents:

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WING ASSEMBLY
I. Pre-Assembly Notes
1. Please assemble your model according to these instructions.
Do not attempt to modify or change in any way as doing so may
adversely change its flying characteristics.
2. Before you begin, please check the entire contents of this kit
against the parts list and photo to make sure that no parts are
missing or damaged.This will also help you to become familiar
with each component of your plane.
3. Each step of these instructions is preceded by a box which can
be checked off as you complete the step.This will allow you to
follow your progress and quickly find your starting place after any
interruptions or breaks.
Note: Your dealer cannot accept kits for return if
construction has begun.
II. Aileron Servo Installation
❏ To hinge the aileron to the wing,begin by removing it from one of
the wing panels. Install the“CA”hinges into the aileron and useT-pins
to hold them in place while inserting the hinges in the wing (or simply
use thin CA and permanently glue them in place in the aileron.)
❏ Install the aileron onto the wing, keeping the gap to a minimum,
wick thin CA onto the hinges,making sure you get glue on all surfaces.
Firmly tug on the aileron to make sure it is secure.Repeat for the other
wing panel.
❏ With the wing panel upside down,locate the servo well and cut an
X from corner to corner using an hobby knife.
❏ Use a sealing iron to tack down the covering inside the servo well.
❏ With the wing right side up, locate the servo wire exit hole and
remove covering.
❏ Thread the servo wire though the ribs to the first wing panel then
place the servo on the servo mount. Use needle nose pliers or
tweezers to take connector out.You might wisely use a piece of clear
tape to temporarily hold the servo pigtail to the wing to prevent it
from slipping back into the wing while you are working.
❏ Secure the servo with the self-tapping screws which come with
your radio.
❏ Locate the hatch cover plate and drill a hole so the servo drive shaft
goes out as show.

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WING ASSEMBLY
❏ Secure the hatch cover plate with four 2x8mm wood screws.
❏ Use a pen or marker to mark the positions for the Aileron Control
Horn. Drill out the 2mm holes and secure with 2x22mm screws as
shown.
❏ With the servo at neutral position, attached the clevis to the
threaded end of aileron pushrod and snap on to the control horn.Mark
the pushrod for Z-bend end. Insert the Z-bend end to servo horn and
secure the servo horn onto the servo.
If you are going to use Flapron on Cloud Dancer, two aileron
extension cords will be needed. If not then you will need aY cord to
connect two aileron servos.
III.Decide On Retracts
Before assembling the wing,you must decide whether or not you are
going to install the optional retracts. If you fly off a grass field,we
recommend you stay with the stock fixed gear. Instructions are
provided for either event.
Fix Gear
❏ With a wing panel upside down on your work surface,cut away the
material that covers the landing gear block area.
❏ With the landing gear block centered over the hole, mark around
the block. Next,cut away the balsa sheeting from this area.
❏ Note that each landing gear block has a hole pre-drilled. This hole
goes to the center of the wing. With this in mind, securely glue the
landing gear blocks in place with 30 minute epoxy. Wipe away any
excess.Repeat the same procedure on the other wing half.

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RETRACT INSTALLATION
Retract Installation (Optional)
See page 2 for a discussion on the retracts we recommend.
Begin by hinging the ailerons to the wing panels as shown in the
section on fixed gear.
❏ Remove the forward area that houses the retract servo from the
root rib and make marks on the sheeting where we will cut after wing
halves are joined.Repeat the same procedure on the wing.
❏ Laminate the three ply dihedral braces together.
❏ Test fit the dihedral brace into both wing halves and sand as needed
for a good fit.
❏ Epoxy the wing halves together, making sure you coat all sides of
the dihedral brace plus where the ribs join. Use some masking tape to
hold the wing together as the glue sets.
❏ Locate the three plywood dihedral braces. Using epoxy or thick
CA,glue and clamp these pairs of pieces together. Keep the edges of
the pieces lined up and wipe off any excess glue.
❏ Before gluing the two wing halves together,trial-fit the wing joiner
into both wing panels. If it is not easy to slide into the wing, sand it
until it will. To fit properly,note that the wing has an upward“bend”
in it,called dihedral.
❏ With 30 minute epoxy,liberally coat all sides and edges of the wing
joiner and slip it into one wing half.
Join the two wing halves and firmly press wing panels together.Wipe
off any excess epoxy with a paper towel and rubbing alcohol.Make
sure the two panels are accurately aligned with each other and hold
together with several strips of masking tape.
❏ Glue the wing dowel in place as shown

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RETRACT INSTALLATION
❏ Cut away the balsa sheeting to expose the retract servo location.
Glue the retract servo mount and wing dowel in place as shown.
❏ Use the template and mark where the retract goes.
❏ Remove the covering material that covers the landing gear hole in
the bottom of the wing. Next cut away the sheeting to accommodate
the plastic wheel well.
❏ Trim the plastic wheel wells as shown.
❏ Glue the wheel wells into the wing using a compatible glue such
as “Zap-a-dap-a-goo”, RC 56, or “Shoe-Goo “. Drill pilot holes for the
retract assemblies.
❏ Attach pushrod with metal clevis to the retract assembly, move it
into position.
❏ Let the other end of pushrod goes out the opening then secure the
retract to the hardwood blocks.
❏ Mount the retract servo in place as shown.

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RETRACT INSTALLATION
❏ Bend the pushrods for proper clearance and connect to servo arm
with “Z” bend or “ EZ contnects”. Install the wheels and check for
proper operation.
IV.Wing Bolts
❏ Measure the top and bottom to find center of theWing Protector.
This will be used to center the protector on the trailing edge of the
wing panel. Place the protector on the wing panel and mark around
the three sides with a pen or marker.Remove the protector and then
remove the covering material inside the lines. Be careful not to push
through the balsa;remove only the covering.
❏ Apply a liberal amount of medium CA to the exposed wing panel
and place theWing Protector on it,holding it until the CA sets.
❏ Sharp theWing Bolts as shown.
❏ Screw theWing Bolts inversely so the sharp ends just a little higher
than the saddle of fuselage.
❏ Be careful install the main wing on the fuselage and not to touch
the sharp end of wing bolts. Push it to mark the points on the wing
when wing is aligned.You can see the two points at the trailing edge
of wing panel.
❏ Drill 6mm(1/4”) holes at the points. Note:The bit should be about
75-degree angled to the wing surface when you are drilling the hole.
Strips of covering film are provided to trim out the center joint. You
will need to use a covering iron or a household iron to secure the
film.

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FUSELAGE/ELEVATOR
V. Fuselage
❏ Locate the pushrods for elevator and rudder. At the aft end of the
fuselage,find the pushrod exit holes and remove the covering for the
elevator on both sides of the fuselage. Next locate the hole for the
rudder pushrod on the right side of the fuselage and remove the
covering. Next install the elevator pushrod first and the rudder
pushrod last.
❏ Locate three metal clevises,two for elevator pushrod and one for
rudder. Next cut three pieces of fuel tubing,make each piece of fuel
tubing about 1/4” in length. This will keep the clevis from coming
detached in flight.
❏ Temporarily mount the wing to fuselage, so that stabilizer can be
properly aligned. Measure from stab tip to wing tip on both sides. This
will ensure that the stab is square in the saddle. Also check the
alignment of the stab horizontally. Once satisfied with the position of
stab,mark it so the covering can be removed on the bottom side of the
stab. When removing the covering from the bottom of the stab, be
very careful not to cut too deep with your hobby knife, as this will
weaken the stab.
❏ Cut away the covering from notched area on top of the stab and
prepare to mark the covering that will be removed for the vertical fin
to be glued into place. Align vertical fin and draw a line on both sides
of the fin. Now remove the covering between the lines as shown in
the picture. Mix up a small amount of 30 minute epoxy to install the
stabilizer and fin to the fuselage. Recheck the alignment to ensure that
the stab and fin will be in the correct place when the epoxy cures.
❏ Locate the two elevator halves and Six of the C.A.hinges.Glue the
elevators to the stab as same as the aileron installation in the prior
assembly.
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