THUNDER TIGER Raptor50 Titan User manual

JK6043
Civil MD530 Scale FiberglassFuselage (TTR3837-C)
This kitis guaranteedto befree fromdefects inmaterial andworkmanship atthe dateof purchase.
It does not cover any damage caused by use or modification. The warranty does not extend
beyond theproduct itselfand islimited onlyto theoriginal costof thekit. Bythe actof buildingthis
user-assembled kit, the user accepts all resulting in 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 placeof purchasefor arefund.
Warranty
Notice: Adult SupervisionRequired
This isnot atoy. Assemblyand flyingof thisproduct requiresadult supervision.
Read throughthis bookcompletely andbecome familiarwith theassembly andflight ofthis MD530.
Inspect all parts for completeness and damage. Browse www.thundertiger.com for customer
service ifyou encounterany problems.
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Assembly Manual
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Specifications:
FuselageLength (lessrotor): 49.2"(1250mm)
FuselageWidth (lessrotor): 9.6"(245mm)
Fuselage Height: 20.3"(515mm)
Full-EquippedWeight: 7.5lbs (3400g)
No.3837-C

INTRODUCTION
PRE-ASSEMBLY NOTES
Congratulations onthe purchaseof our finest scaleheli fuselageto date. Widely used injoy flight, siteinspection, photo
shoot and corporatetransport, the popularcivil MD530 nowyou can getfrom ThunderTiger.Features factory pre-painted
civil scheme of FRP fuselage with all necessary hardware and scale fittings. Only takes couple hours of enjoyable
assembly time thenyou can experiencethis outstanding scalechopper in thefield.
Before beginning theassembly read theinstructions thoroughly togive an understandingof the sequenceof steps anda
general awareness ofthe recommended assemblyprocedures.
By following theseinstructions carefully andreferring to thecorresponding pictures, theassembly of yourmodel will be
both enjoyable andrewarding. The result will bea well built,easy to assemble scale model, which you will beproud to
display.
This MD530 isdesigned for intermediateto advanced pilots,and this manualassumes a basicknowledge of R/Cmodel
construction.
PRE-ASSEMBLY NOTES
1. Before youstart to assemblethis fuselage onyour helicopter,we suggest youto first finetune your helicopterin the air.
2. Double-check allscrews, then secureand Loctite allthe loose screws.
3. The instruction manual is written for Raptor 50, if user should choose to install it on other branded helicopters, we
would suggestyou tostudy themanual thoroughlyand seehow itinstalled ona Raptor50.
Before you begin,check the entire contents of your kit against the parts list and photosto make sure that no parts are
missing or damaged. This willalso help youto become familiarwith each componentof your model. If you findthat any
of the parts are either missing or damaged, please contact your local Thunder Tiger authorized distributors for
replacements. Neither yourdealer norThunder Tigerauthorized distributor canaccept kits forreturn if constructionhas
begun.
Trial fiteach part beforegluing it inplace. Make sureyou are usingthe correctpart and thatit fitswell before assembling.
BEFORE YOUR ASSEMBLY
Adhesives:
Instant setting Cyanoacrylateadhesive (thin CA)
Slow setting Cyanoacrylateadhesive (thick CA)
10 MinuteEpoxy (fast)20~30Minute Epoxy(slow)
RECOMMENDED TOOLS& MATERIALS
Tools:
Model Knife,1/2" MASKTape, Small& MediumScrew-
drivers, Scissors,Long nosePliers &Diagonal Cutting
Pliers, Drilland DrillBits (1/16",5/64"), 150Grid Sand
Paper,Fine FeltTipPen &Soft LeadPencil, Reamer
R/C System:
6 Channel Heliradio req'd
GYRO systemreq'd
Helicopter:
Raptor 50TitanSuggested
Youwill need two types of adhesives for the civil MD530
Epoxy and Instant (cyanoacrylate) adhesives. We
recommend that you purchase both 5-minute and 30-
minute epoxyto cut down onassembly time, but youcan
get by withonly 30-minute epoxyif time isnot important.
You will also need a small bottle of both "Thick" and
"Thin" instantCA adhesive.
Model assembly can be much easier if the proper tools
are used. Therefore, we haveincluded in our checklist
to the left, 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.
ITEMS YOUMAY NEED
TABLEOF CONTENTS
Introduction....................................................................................................................................................2
Recommended Tools & Materials......................................................................................................................3
Item You May Need..........................................................................................................................................3
Parts Drawings.............................................................................................................................................4-5
Parts Check List..............................................................................................................................................6
Assembly....................................................................................................................................................7-11
TestFlight......................................................................................................................................................11
RAPTOR 50...................................................................................................................................................12
TTR4853 - Raptor50 Titan
TTR1115 - PrecisionFueler Valve
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TTR3803 -Remote GlowAdapter

PARTS DRAWINGS PARTS DRAWINGS
PV6051 Fuselage
Fuselage (1)
Tail BoomFoam Retainer(1)
Silicon Grommet(1)Plastic Tube(1) Exhaust Vent (1)
Silicon StrutFairing (4)
PV6052 Windshield
Front Windshield(1)
Front Window(L/1,R/1) Rear Window(L/1,R/1)
2X5 mmScrew (16) M2 Nut(16) 2X5 mmWood Screw(28)
PV6053 Tail Set
Vertical Fin(1)
Horizontal Tail (1)
M3 Washer(4)
M3 Locknut(2)
Tip Fin(L/1,R/1)
Tail Skid(1) 2X8 mmWood Screw(4)
3X18 mmWood Screw(2)
3X40 mmSocket Screw(2)
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2X5 mm
Wood Screw(4)
Silicon Grommet(2)
PV6054 BodyRetainer
PV6022 RearFrame Set
Rear Frame(L/ 1,R/1)
Washer (2)
3X18 mm Self-
Tapping Screw(2) 3X10 mmWasher Self-TappingScrew (2,B)
PV6055 LandingSkid
Wire Strike(1) Wire Strike(1) Handlebar (4) Post (2) Post (1)
3X10 mmWasher
Self-TappingScrew(2,S)
2X5 mm
Wood Screw(8) 3X18 mm Wood Screw(1) 3X18 mm Self-
Tapping Screw(2) 3X10 mmWasher
Self-TappingScrew(1,B)
Brace (2) Skid Joiner(L/2,R/2) 3X3 mmSet Screw(4)
Step Bar (4) 3X20 mmSocket Screw(4)
Skid Pipe(2) Skid PipeEnd Cap(4) 2.6X10 mmSelf-Tapping Screw(4)
M3 Locknut(4) 3X23 mmSocket Screw(2) 3X25 mmSocket Screw(2)
Al. Strut(F/2) Al. Strut(R/2)
2.6X14 mmSocket Screw(8)
Step BarEnd Cap(4)

PARTS CHECK LIST
ASSEMBLY
Kit Contents
1. Locate the molded marks for landing strut, screw
holes and engine cooling openings at the bottom of
the fuselage. Note thesemarks areonly forreference
of Raptors, shall you install it on other branded
helicopters then you will have to find out the correct
opening position for landing strut before you drill or
trim thefuselage.
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Enlarge the strut hole for about 2~3mm wider as the
Silicon Fairing will be installed in the hole. Do not
glue the Silicon Fairing at this step. It is very
important tomake surethat siliconfairing isloosened
in thehole insteadof tight.
2. Put the scale fuselage aside for a moment and get
your heli prepared.For Raptor owners,please remove
the Landing Skid,Tail Fins, Boom Supports and Tail
Rotor Assembly. Locate the Extended Rear Frames,
which are specially designed for this MD fuselage.
Secure the Extended Rear Frame in place with the
screws and washers. (3x18mm self tapping screw for
the top; 3x10mm washer self-tapping screw and big
flat washer forthe bottom).
3. Assemble theLanding Skidas shown.Temporarily
install the Brace under the side frame. Adjust the
Landing Skid as shown and make sure it sits on the
table firmly. Secure the Joiner & Skid Pipe with the
furnished 3x3mmSet Screw. Donot over-tightenthe
setscrews; justmake surethe skidpipe willnot rotate.
Then secure the Joiner and the Aluminum Strut with
2.6x10mm Self-Tapping Screw. Next press the end
cap onskid pipe.
4. Remove the landing skid assembly from Heli.
Remove the brace from the aluminum strut. Do not
remove the strut and skid pipe as they are already
adjusted and secured. Place the brace in place and
install thestrut andskid pipeonto thebrace. You may
apply Vaseline on Silicon Fairing to increase the
lubrication foreasier installation.
Fuselage
Fuselage(1)
Plastic Tube(1)
Tail BoomFoam Retainer(1)
Silicon Grommet(3)
Exhaust(1)
Silicon StrutFairing(4)
Windshield
Left FrontWindow(1)
Right FrontWindow(1)
Left RearWindow(1)
Right RearWindow(1)
Front Windshield(1)
Tail
Horizontal Tail(1)
Left TipFin(1)
Right TipFin(1)
Tail Skid(1)
VerticalFin(1)
Body Retainer
Wire Strike(2)
Handlebar(4)
Post(3)
Landing Skid
Brace(2)
Al.Strut(F/2)
Al.Strut(R/2)
Skid Joiner(L/2)
Skid Joiner(R/2)
Step Bar(4)
Skid Pipe(2)
Skid PipeEnd Cap(4)
Step BarEnd Cap(4)
Rear Frame
Rear Frame(L/1)
Rear Frame(R/1)
Washer(2)
Screw
M2 Nut(16)
M3 Washer(4)
M3 Locknut(6)
2X5mm Screw(16)
2X5mm WoodScrew(40)
2X8mm WoodScrew(4)
3X18mm WoodScrew(3)
3X3mm SetScrew(4)
2.6X10mm Self-Tapping Screw(4)
3X18mm Self-Tapping Screw(4)
2.6X14mm SocketScrew(8)
3X20mm SocketScrew(4)
3X23mm SocketScrew(2)
3X25mm SocketScrew(2)
3X40mm SocketScrew(2)
3X10mm WasherSelf-TappingScrew(3,B)
3X10mm WasherSelf-TappingScrew(2,S)

5. Secure the Aluminum Strut and Brace with
2.6x14mm Socket Screw. Hint: Install the left
Aluminum Strut Assembly and Brace first. Pull the
brace out and secure the socket screws then push it
back and pull the right side out then install the right
aluminum strutassembly.
6. Install the lower post which is under the brace, drill
8mm holeand installthe Silicon Grommet. Securethe
post in place with 3x10mm washer self-tapping screw
from bottom and3x18mm self-tapping screwfrom top.
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9. If you use Raptor 50 Titan Version then it does not
need totrim anythingbut ifyou useon Raptor50 V2or
old version then you might need to trim off the
fuselage tail for about Remove the tail
rotor assembly, landing brace andbody retainer from
Raptor then place the Raptor in the fuselage. Next
install the tail rotor assembly in place and check if
holes on the landing brace matches the side frame
landing skid-mounting holes. If it cannot reach the
holes thentrim thetail untilit isable todo so.
7/8" (20mm).
10. Remove the tail rotor assembly and proceed to
extract the Raptor from fuselage. Replace the old
post with the new plastic post mount with 3x18mm
self-tapping screw. Placethe Raptorinto thefuselage
again, the post should be located near a molded dot
on fuselage.
12. Unthread the ball link and install the sponge on
the tail boom section where the plastic tube for the
sponge insertion. CA the tube in the sponge but be
careful not to apply any glue inside the plastic tube
and makesure thepushrod canmove freely.
13. Insertthe tailboom intothe fuselageagain andsit
on thebrace, makesure thesponge istightly fitin the
tail and secure the tail boom firmly. Check the
pushrod movement is freely without binding and
adjust itif necessary. Installthe tailrotor assemblyin
place firmlyand snapon theball link.
Note: donot gluesponge inthe fuselagein caseyou
had toremove theheli fromfuselage.
14. Securethe helicopteronto thelanding bracewith
two 3x25mm Socket Screws, two 3 x23mm Socket
Screws and four M3 Locknuts. Start from the rear
brace thenthe front.
Now youcan CA the SiliconLanding Fairingin place.
7. Drilltwo holesfor handlebarone is5/64"(2mm) and
the other is 1/16" (1.5mm). Secure the handlebar in
place with2x5mm woodscrew.
Thread the ball link back to pushrod at the original
position. Gluethe sponge on tailboom but make sure
the spongewill tight-fit in the fuselage.
If Raptor50 Titan isused thenthe positionof spongeis
about 1-1/2" (40mm) to the end of boom.
If Raptor 50 V2 is used then the position of sponge is
about 1-1/8"(28mm)to theend ofboom.
8. Secure step bar on thestrut with 3x20mm socket
screw. Apply Loctite and do not over-tighten the
screw. Next presson thestep barend capin place. 11. Drill thehole on the moldeddot. Nextenlarge the
hole at about 8mm in diameter. Insertthe Silicon
Grommet onthe hole.The smallerside facesoutside.

17. Trial fit the Horizontal Tail onto the vertical fin,
note that flat surface should be facing up and the
other side with the air foil is facing down. It might be
necessary tofile/sand thecontact areaon thevertical
fin sothat they make perfect contact. Apply epoxy at
the contact area and make sure it is perpendicular
after securing it with two 3x18mm Wood Screws and
two M3 Washers. Secure two vertical Tip Fins onto
horizontal tail with four 2x8mm Wood Screws and
M2 washer.
18. You will have to install the remote glow plug
adaptor (TTR3803)for easyglow ignition. Alsoinstall
a diverter and drill an exit hole at the bottom of the
fuselage or you may extend the diverter to fuselage
exhaust ventto obtaina morescale-like look.
19. Installthe wirestrike on the frontwindshield. The
big one is at the bottom and small one is on the top.
Use 2x5mmwood screwsto securethe strikein place.
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21. Secure the exhaust vent in the place with four 2x5mm
wood screws asshown.
22. Drill 1/16"(1.5mm) hole thenapply epoxy orthick
CA nextthread the tailskid at thebottom of verticalfin.
15. Secure the fuselage with3x10mm washer self-
tapping screwas shown.
16. Secure the Vertical Fin in place with two 3x40mm
Socket Screws, two M3 Washers and two M3Locknuts.
Trail fit the windows and you may need to trim the
fuselage toget abetter fit. Next makedrill marksand
drill 1/16"(1.5mm) holes then secure the front side
window with eight 2x5mm wood screws. After you
done theinstallation ofthe windowthen peelaway the
protecting film.
Youmay skipthe installationof rearside windowsas it
is easier for you in case of tuning engine or
adjustment andit alsogets bettercooling.
20. Install the front windshield with twenty 2x5mm
screws and M2 nuts. Carefully make drill marks and
drill 5/64"(2mm) holesthen securethe frontwindshield
in place.Applythin instantCA adhesive for eachscrew
and nut.
TestFlight
1. When hovering your MD, tryto keeprotor speed
at approximately 1600~1700 RPM.
2.Check the helicopter andfuselage to see ifany
screw loosenedafter eachflight.
3. It is might be easy to getnose upin speed flight,
please trim the elevator down when switching on
the idle.