THUNDER TIGER Desperago Jr. 5126 User manual

Assembly Manual
JJ6155
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. By the act of using this ,
the user accepts all resulting in liability for damage caused by the 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.
product
Warranty
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No.5126
Specifications
Length:27-5/32" (690mm)
Beam:7-9/32" (185mm)
Height:7-3/32" (180mm)
Weight:2.7 Ib (1210g)
Notice: Adult Supervision Required
This is not a toy. this product requires adult supervision.
Read through this book completely and become familiar with this boat. Inspect all parts for
completeness and damage. Browse www.thundertiger.com for more information or customer
service if you encounter any problem.
Running
Off-shore Cataraman

Thanks for purchasing Thunder Tiger Desperado JR. OBL ! With o
Desperado JR. OBL
Read the manual thoroughly to be familiar with and starting
step as well as some tips and safe cautions is strongly recommended. If you encounter any
problems in running this boat, contact Thunder Tiger for tech support and customer service.
ne-piece blow-molded hull , the
delivers both high speed and wave resistance, plus sophisticated turning
performance. Special water-cooled motor and speed controller deliver reliable and smooth throttle
response. the spare parts of this boat
INTRODUCTION
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Do not get anything close to the spinning propeller as it is dangerous and may cause serious injury.
Never run this boat in water where there is any swimmer, animal or obstacle. It might cause property
damage and serious injury if a collision occurs.
Refer to radio manual and always do the range, frequency checking to avoid any possibility of
interference. Never take the risk to run the boat without doing these checking procedures.
Always exam the water tube, make sure there is no leak and the tubes are in well condition.
Do not touch the Motor as well as the Wires until it has cooled down.
Always let Motor cool down before next operation.
Wear safety glasses is strongly recommended as spinning propeller may throw loose material such as
sand or gravel into your face.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Motor
Water Cooled Motor
. Check the manual for the
motor care.
OBL29/19-
15M
Radio
Thunder Tiger COUGAR P2 2CH
radio is recommended.
ITEMS NEEDED CHECK LIST
Rubbing Alcohol
Paper Towels
Introduction.............................................................................................................................2
Safety Precautions........................................................................................................................2
Items Needed Check List…….........................................................................................................2
Quick-start Guide..........................................................................................................................3
Parts Drawings...........................................................................................................................4-5
Assembly......................................................................................................................................6
Radio.......……………………................................................................................................…7
Adjustment…………………........................................................................................................8
Maintenance..............................................................................................................................9
Motor........................................................................................................................................10
Speed Controller.....................................................................................................................11-12
INTRODUCTION
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Battery Pack
3S1P 2200mAh Lipo Battery Pack
with Deans connector is
recommended. High capacity for
long time use and perfect fit in
receiver box. Suggest to prepare
more sets for boating.
No.2375
ITEMS INSTALLED
No.8063-M
Speed Controller
Water Cooled BLC-40M Speed
Controller with Deans connector.
Check the manual before operation.
Radio Conversion Kit
(110V / 2P w/12PCS Ni-MH 1.2V
1000mAh Batteries)
No.2970 110V/2P
No.2971 230V/2P
No.2972 230V/3P
No.2970
ITEMS NEEDED FOR COMPLETION
Sponge
Misc. Household Tools
Lubricant oil or WD40
Grease
Mini Servo
A mini servo is required for this
boat. Thunder Tiger DN1632 is
recommended.
No.8164
No.2814-T
No.8227
No.2536
Battery Charger
Build-in switch adaptor for input
power source and individual cell
balancing function for safe
charging.
No. 2536 110V~240V/2P(US)
No. 2536-E 110V~240V/2P(Europe)
No. 2536-U 110V~240V/3P(UK)

QUICK-START
Quick-start Guide
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Note: Before running the ,review this quick-start guide and
the instruction manual .
Desperado JR.
3.Install 8 AA dry-cell batteries. Note the battery
polarity order.
5.Connect the charged Li-po battery to the ESC,
The special tone 1 2 3 , 3 short beep then a long
beep tone are emitted.
6.Put the boat in the water carefully. Warning:
Always keep away from the propeller.
Danger! Danger!
2.Charge the Li-po battery. (
)
Lipo battery and charger
are not included.

Rudder Pushrod (1) Clevis (1)
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PARTS DRAWINGS
Hull (1)
PJ6308G Hull (Green)
PJ6308L Hull (Blue)
PJ6309G Hatch Cover (Green)
PJ6309L Hatch Cover (Blue)
Hatch Cover(1)
Handle (1)
2x5mm
Wood Screw (1)
Foam Tape (1)
2x8mm
Wood Screw (1)
PJ6296 Rudder Set
Rudder (1) Rudder Mount (1)
O Ring (2) Servo Horn (1)
Rudder Retainer (R/1)
Rudder Retainer (L/1)
O Ring Protector (1)
3x8mm
Self-tapping Screw (4)
2x5mm
Wood Screw (1)
Brass Tube(1)
Pin (1)
2x8mm
Sink Head Screw (3)
PJ6310 Adaptor
3x3mm
Setscrew (3)Adaptor (1) M1.5 Hex Wrench (1)
4
PJ6312 Strut
Strut (1)
3x8mm
Self-tapping Screw (4)
PJ6313 Flex Shaft
Flex Shaft Tube (1)
Flex Shaft (1)
Waterproof
Boot (1)
PJ6316 Pushrod
Spacer (L/1) Plug (1)Spacer (R/1)

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PJ6311 Prop Shaft
2x8mm
Wood Screw (2)
Prop Shaft (1) Washer (1)
4-Way Wrench (1)
Prop Drive Collar (1)
Locknut (1) 4x3mm Setscrew (1)
PJ6190 Antenna Mount
Antenna Mount (1)
Antenna Tube(1)
PJ6303 Motor Mount
Motor Mount (1)
2.3x8mm
Wood Screw (4)
Rubber Damper (2)
3x5mm
Sink Head Screw (4)
PJ6315 Radio Case
Waterproof
Boot (1)
PJ6314 Boat Stand
Foam Tape (4) Wood Stand (1)
8063-M BLC-40M
BLC-40M (1)
1177 Silicone Tube
Silicone Tube(1)
2375 OBL29/19-15M
OBL29/19-15M (1)
5015 Propeller P4014
(sold in pair)
Propeller (2)
PR
ATS DRAWINGS
3x2mm
Setscrew (2)
M1.5
Hex Wrench (1)
M2
Hex Wrench (1)
Servo Retainer (1)
3x6mm
Self-tapping Screw (6)
Bottom Case (1) Case cover (1)
Silicone Tube(1)

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1.Locate two stands and beams. Assemble the stand
as illustrated. Locate the foam tapes, then apply on
the top side of the front and the rear stand, this is to
protect the bottom surface of the hull.
2.Now you can place the on the stand.
Open the hatch cover with your index finger at the
black fin.
Desperado
4.Install a mini servo in place as shown with two
3x6mm self-tapping screws. Adjust the clevis and
make sure the servo and water rudder are in the
position as shown in step 8.
6.With transmitter on, install the suggested 3S1P
2200mAh Lipo Battery in place and connect the
wires properly.
Make sure the motor is not rotating when transmitter
is in neutral position. Adjust the trim knob if
necessary.
5.Install the receiver and thread the antenna through
the antenna mount.
Refer to radio instruction manual and well connect
the servo wire and controller wire. Always use care
and keep away from the propeller when you connect
the battery wires. Remember that always transmitter
on first then connect the battery; disconnect the
battery first and turn off the Transmitter at last.
ASSEMBLY
3.Now you can see the radio case. Unlock the case
cover at the indicated position. Make sure to lock
and seal the cover securely after the assembly
adjusting or battery change.

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12.Lubricate the drive shaft is important. Remove
the shaft by unscrewing the adaptor. Note to exam
the shaft then clean and apply new grease every 10
runs.
9.Place the boat in water gently to test run the boat.
Check if waterflow out from the port. If not then drive
it back to the pier or shore to exam the water line.
This is very important that motor will overheat and
burn if water cooling is not enough. Trim the boat
and make sure the boat runs straightly.
8.Initial setting of rudder is about3-degree to theleft
when servo is in the neutral position. This is to
correct the prop walk.
10.The can run at full power
speed for about minutes and top speed may
reach 22mile/hr if using the suggested 2200mAh
Lipo Battery (No.2814). Always watch the running
time and do not run too far at the last as battery may
out of power any time.
Desperado JR. OBL
4~5
11. Always get back to the pier with the power as it is
not good to run out of power then retrieve the boat
from the pond or lake. Once out of power, do not be
nervous and decide the shortest distance to the
shore, the battery still has some power in it, you may
stop the motor for couple seconds then run the boat
again, it can move a short distance. You may repeat
this for several times until the boat reach the shore.
7. Make sure the propeller rotates counter-clockwise,
if not then switch any two of the wires of the
brushless motor to the connectors of controller.
RADIO

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PROPELLER
To improve performance, balancing the propeller is
highly recommended.
RUNNING THE
LAUNCH PROCEDURE
1.Refer to radio manual and always transmitter on
first receiver last.
2.Always stay clear of spinning propeller.
3.Gently place the boat in at least 12”(30cm) deep
water and free of obstacles (rocks, weeds, sticks,
muskrats, ducks, etc.).
4.Watch out the spinning prop during the launch.
5.When finished running, then turn off Receiver
first Transmitter off last.
MORE RUNNING TIPS!
Besides the “Safety Precautions”at the beginning
of this manual we recommend you read through the
following valuable tips which will help you enjoy
boating the successfully and safely.
Make sure the water cooling system is working
properly or it will cause motor or controller
overheated.
Refer to Motor manual to lubricate your Motor
periodically.
Choose a windless day to run your JR.
as wind can cause rough water that will affect
the performance.
The running time of JR. is about 5
minutes. Always notice the running time and
have it back to the shore before out of power.
Check the lake and wind direction then choose a
good location for boating. The wind can carry it
back to the shore if battery is out of power. The
following is a good way to get your boat back.
Retrieve the stalled or capsized model boat with
a fishing rod that equips real. Tie a tennis ball on
at least 12 lb. string.
DESPERADO
Desperado
Familiar with the boat before running at high
speed. Always slow down when turning or it may
flip over.
Desperado
Desperado
Desperado
Desperado
Do not run your on a flowing water like
creeks or rivers as well as jump into the water or
swim after a stalled or capsized boat!
Always keep running away from wildlife, do not
intend to threaten with any wildlife with your
. This is prohibited at any lake or pond.
Happy Boating!
Make sure the steering is correct when rotate the
wheel on the transmitter. Later on when running the
boat you may trim the steering by adjusting the trim
knob on your transmitter until it runs straight when
the steering wheel is at neutral position.
ADJUSTMENT
Congratulations!
Now you are ready to test run your boat!
Switch on the radio and make sure the propeller
will not rotate when the trigger is in neutral
position. Trim the throttle knob if necessary.
RADIO CHECK First remove any flashing on the propeller then use
quality propeller balancer to do the balancing.
Sharpen the leading edge of propeller will have
better performance and get less prop walk to the
right.

START/FINISH
40M 30M
20M
50M
20M
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MAINTENANCE
Basically you need to dry and clean the boat after
running, specially if you would store the boat for
a period of time.
Lubricate the motor, grease the drive shaft is
required.
RADIO BOX
Check radio box immediately once flipping is
occurred. Always keep radio box dry or
electric device will be damaged, suggest to
open the box after running. This is to get rid of any
moisture inside the box.
In case of capsizing, you will need to disconnect
the battery power immediately when reach the
boat then dry the electrics completely before using
them again:
Motor-See motor instruction for motor care.
Controller-If you can not make sure the
controller is dry or not, you may cut away the heat
shrink tube then let dry completely. However, you
will need to get a new tube to heat shrink or tape
the old tube tightly to make sure the cooling tank
contact the PCB properly.
Receiver-Open the receiver case then let PCB dry
completely or it will be out of control.
Lipo Battery-Let dry completely or it will hurt the
battery if use again. Normally the battery will get
high temperature up to 60~70-degree C when it is
working, this will get a lot of inside the
heat shrink tube and this will hurt the battery
sometime will short the battery and cause fire or
explosion. Extremely use care to dry the battery
before using it agai n.
HULL
.Prepare the sponge or cloth which will help to
remove the water in the hull.
3.Always clean the hull after each run specially
the area where then is fuel or exhaust residue.
4.Exam the hull after each run, make sure there
is no damage at side and bottom.
5.Always remove the hatch cover, this will help to
dry the inside of the hull.
DRIVE SHAFT
Remove the drive shaft, clean and dry the shaft
then apply new grease.
RACING
It is always exciting to race with other boats. Be
aware of following suggestions before you go
racing with other boats.
moisture
1.Unplug the rubber plug at the rear of the hull then
drain the water out of the hull. Remember plug it
back securely.
2
Race with other boats.
1.Well exam the boat completely and make sure
all screws are fastened firmly, all wires are well
connected, all water tubes are working smoothly
without linking or binding.
2.Be aware of the surrounding conditions and raing
course.
3.Be aware of the rough water created by other boats.
4.Keep distance to other boats and avoid crashing.
MODEL BOATING ORGANIZATIONS
Please browse the following website for more
details of regional or national racing.
United States and Canada:
APBA www. Apba-rcboating.com
IMPBA www.impba.net
NAMBA www.namba.com
France
FFMN www.ffma.fr
Great Britain
MPBA www.mpba.org.uk
Sweden
SMBF www.smbf.info
Australia
AMPBA www.ampba.asn.au
Here are some suggestions for setting up a
simple race course for boats:
Make 3 simple “Maker Buoys” with beach ball,
string, and heavy objects for anchors, similar to
the . Place the buoys as above
sketch. for “OVAL RACING” , the length can be
vary.
sketch below
MAINTENANCE

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MOTOR
FF
No.2375 OBL 29/19-15M

SPEED CONTROLLER
FOR BRUSHLESS MOTOR
ELECTRIC SPEED CONTROLLER
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IMPORTANT! Please center all the trim knobs in the
netural position and calibrate the throttle range of your
transmitter before boating. Always transmitter power
on first RXlast.
(pull the trigger if pis tol ra dio is used).
If there is an alerttone "beep-beep-beep-beep.....",
That means the controller does not recognize the
high point. You will need to switch off all devices
then re-start the setting procedure. Suggest to
trim the throttle ATV knob (high end position) at
least over the center point and pull the trigger all
the way to the end point(pistol type) or move the
throttle stick to the highest position then "beep-
beep-" tone should be emitted.
Move throttle stick to the bottom position (keep the
trigger in theneutral position if pistol radio is used),
several beep tones should be emitted to the
present the numbersof battery cells.
Keep the trigger in the neutral position then switch
on the transmitter.

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SPEED CONTROLLER