THUNDER TIGER Super Decathlon 40 User manual

Assembly Manual
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Thunder Tiger Super Decathlon 40 ARF Airplane (TTR4570)
Distributed in North America by Ace Hobby Distributors, Inc. ¥ 2055 Main Street, Irvine, CA 92614
Telephone: [phone] ¥ www.acehobby.com ¥ E-mail: [e-mail]
Specifications:
Wingspan: 64"(1626mm)
Length: 45"(1145mm)
Wing Area: 694 sq. in.(44.7dm2)
Weight: 6 lbs.(2800~3000g)
Engine: .40-.46 two cycle /.54-.70 four cycle
Radio: 4CH 5 servos
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 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 place of purchase for a refund.
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
PRE-ASSEMBLY NOTES
Congratulations on the purchase of one of our finest ARFs to date. This plane is improved from TT exist
Decathlon, we add a lot of valuable new features; Oracover/Ultracote covered, factory painted fiberglass
cowl and wheel pants, laser cut wood parts, unique aluminum wing struts are extruded in airfoil
profile...etc. All these features will make you stand out the flying line. This plane will only takes you a few
hours in assembly then enjoy Super Decathlon ultra flying characteristic.
Before beginning the assembly read the instructions thoroughly to give an understanding of the
sequence of steps and a general awareness of the recommended assembly procedures.
By following these instructions carefully and referring to the corresponding pictures, the assembly
of your model will be both enjoyable and rewarding. The result will be a well built, easy to assemble
A.R .F. model, which you will be proud to display.
This Super Decathlon 40 is designed for intermediate to advanced pilots, and this manual assumes
a basic knowledge of R/C model construction.
Before you begin, check the entire contents of your kit against the parts list and photos to make
sure that no parts are missing or damaged. This will also help you to become familiar with each
component of your plane. If you find that any of the parts are either missing or damaged, please
contact Ace Hobby Distributors, Inc., Customer Service immediately for replacements.
Please read the entire manual before beginning construction.
Neither your dealer nor Ace Hobby Distributors, Inc., can accept kits for return if
construction has begun.
Trial fit each part before gluing it in place. Make sure you are using the correct part and that it fits
well before assembling. No amount of glue can make up for a poor-fitting part.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction................................................. 2
Recommended tools & materials............. 3
Parts Drawings............................................ 4-5
Parts Check List........................................... 6
Wing Assembly............................................ 7-8
Tail Assembly............................................... 9
Pull-Pull System Installation..................... 10
Engine Installation...................................... 11
Cowl Attachment......................................... 12
Landing Gear Installation.......................... 13
Wind Shield Installation............................. 14
Other Assembly........................................... 15
Wing Strut Installation............................... 16
Blanace ........................................................ 17
Accessories.................................................. 18
Other Planes................................................ 19-20

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RECOMMENDED TOOLS & MATERIALS
Adhesives:
Instant setting Cyanoacrylate adhesive (thin CA)
Slow setting Cyanoacrylate adhesive (thick CA)
10 Minute Epoxy (fast)
20-30 Minute Epoxy (slow)
Tools:
Model knife, T-Pins, 1/2 MASK tape
Small screwdrivers, medium screwdrivers
Scissors
Steel straight edge
Long nose pliers and diagonal cutting pliers
Drill and drill bits (1/16", 5/64", 3/32", 3/8")
Sanding block
Fine felt tip pen and soft lead pencil
Straight building board
R/C System:
4 Channel radio with 5 servos
Two 6 long extension wires plus a  Y  extension
Engine:
2 cycle: .40~.46
4 cycle: .52~.70
Radio -
A 4-channel radio with 5 STD servos and are required.
Propeller (appropriate for engine type and
preferred performance)
Adhesives - You will need two types of adhesives for
the Super Decathlon 40 - 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
CA adhesive.
Tools - Model assembly can be much easier if the
proper tools are used. Therefore, we have included
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.
Engine - The Thunder Tiger PRO-40/46 and F-54S
are the ideal engines for this airplane. These quiet-
running engines are easy to start, require no special
break-in periods, are very easy to maintain and will
last for years.

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PARTS DRAWINGS
AS6247 Main Wing (#4570-Y)
AS6253 Main Wing (#4570-R)
AS6246 Fuselage (#4570-Y)
AS6252 Fuselage (#4570-R)
AS6257 Fiberglass Wheel Pant (#4570-Y)
AS6258 Fiberglass Wheel Pant (#4570-R) AS6251 Wind Shield Set
AS6250 Fiberglass Cowl (#4570-Y)
AS6255 Fiberglass Cowl (#4570-R)
AS6248 Horizontal Tail (#4570-Y)
AS6254 Horizontal Tail (#4570-R)
AS6249 Wing Strut
AS6263 Vertical Tail
(#4570-Y)
AS6264 Vertical Tail (#4570-R)
Fairing(4) M3 x20 Wood Screw(1)
Scoop(1)
Fuselage(1)
Wing Dowel(2)
M2.3 x12 Wood Screw(16) M3x35 Wood Screw(2)
Wing Joiner(1)
CA Hinge (8)
Left Wing(1) Right Wing(1)
CA Hinge(6)
H.Tail(1) V. Tail(1)
CA Hinge(3)
M3x12 Wood Screw(2)
Wheel Pant(L/1, R/1)
Plywood(2)
M2.3 x 12mm
Wood Screw(4)
Cowl(1)
Left Wing Strut(1)
M3x12 Wood Screw(6)
M2x8 Screw(8)
Right Wing Strut(1)
Sun Roof(1)
M2x6mm Wood Screw(4)
M2.3x12 Wood Screw(6)
Rear Window (L/1, R/1)Front Window(L/1, R/1)
Wing Shield(1) Wing Root Spacer(L/1, R/1)
AS6261 Decal (#4570-Y)
AS6262 Decal (#4570-R)
Servo Mount(2)
Decal A(1) Decal B(1)

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PARTS DRAWINGS
AS6268 Pull-Pull System
AS6260 Pushrod Set
PE0009 Hardware Set
AS6266 Tail Strut
AS6265 Throttle Pushrod
No.3256 Tire No.3283W Spinner (#4570-Y)
No.3284R Spinner (#4570-R)
No. 3102 Adjustable Engine Mount
Back Plate(1)
M3x12
Self-Tapping Screw(2)
Spinner(1)
6/32 x 18mm Screw(4)
M3 x 15mm
Self-Tapping Screw(4)
Backplate(1)
Beam(Left/1, Right/1)
M3x3mm Set Screw(1)
M3x12
Wood Screw(1)
Tail Gear(1) Tail Wheel(1)
Strap(1) Collar(1)
PE0583 Tail Gear No.3263 Fuel Tank
300cc (10oz)
Crank Weight(1)
Fuel Stopper(1)
Fuel Cap(1)
90-degree Nipple(1) Tank(1)
Silicone Tube(1) Straight Nipple(1)
Guide Tube(1)
Piano Wire(1)
EZ Connector (2)
M2 Nut (4) 3x3mm
Set Screw (2)
Hex Wrench (1)
M2 Washer(2)
Wire Link(8) Brass Tube(3)
M2 Nut(8)
M3x14 Screw(3)M3 Lock Nut(3)
M3x12 Wood Screw(1)
Treaded Wire(2, S)
Treaded Wire(2, L)
Aileron Pushrod(2)
Elevator Pushrod(1)
Clevis(4)
M4 Nut (4)
Landing Gear(1)
M4 Washer(4)
Hex Wrench(1)
M4x40
Socket Head Screw(2)
M4 Lock Nut(2)
M3x12 Wood Screw(4)
Tire(2)
Control Horn(6)
M2x15 Screw(10) Backplate(6)
M2 Nut(2)
Brass Tube(4)
Z-Bend End(2)
Clevis(2)
Cable(2) Threaded End(2)
AS6259 Main Landing Gear
AS6267 Control Horn Set

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PARTS CHECK LIST
Fuel Tank
Silicone Tube(1)
Straight Nipple(1)
Fuel Stopper(1)
Crank Weight(1)
Fuel Cap(1)
90-degree Nipple(1)
Tank(1)
Adjustable Engine Mount
Beam(Left/1, Right/1)
6/32 x 18mm Screw(4)
M3 x 15mm Self-Tapping Screw(4)
Backplate(1)
Fiberglass Cowl
Cowl(1)
M2.3 x 12mm Wood Screw(4)
Wind Shield Set
Wing Shield(1)
Front Window(L/1, R/1)
Rear Window (L/1, R/1)
Sun Roof(1)
Wing Root Spacer(L/1, R/1)
M2x6mm Wood Screw(4)
M2.3x12mm Wood Screw(6)
Decal
Decal A(1)
Decal B(1)
Pull-Pull System
Brass Tube(4)
Clevis(2)
Threaded End(2)
Cable(2)
Z-Bend End(2)
Main Landing Gear
Landing Gear(1)
M4x40 Socket Head Screw(2)
Kit Contents:
Fuselage
Fuselage(1)
Scoop(1)
Servo Mount(2)
Fairing(4)
M3 x20 Wood Screw(1)
Main Wing
Left Wing(1)
Right Wing(1)
Wing Joiner(1)
Wing Dowel(2)
M2.3 x12 Wood Screw(16)
M3x35 Wood Screw(2)
Horizontal Tail
CA Hinge(6)
H.Tail(1)
Vertical Tail
CA Hinge(3)
V. Tail(1)
Tail Str ut
Wire Link(8)
Brass Tube(3)
M3 Lock Nut(3)
M3x14 Screw(3)
M3x12 Wood Screw(1)
M2 Nut(8)
Treaded Wire(2, L)
Treaded Wire(2, S)
WingStr ut
Left Wing Strut(1)
Right Wing Strut(2)
M3x12 Wood Screw(6)
Spinner
M3x12 Self-Tapping Screw(2)
Back Plate(1)
Spinner(1)
M3x12 Wood Screw(4)
Hex Wrench(1)
M4 Nut (4)
M4 Washer(4)
M4 Lock Nut(2)
Fiberglass Wheel Pant
Wheel Pant(L/1, R/1)
Plywood(2)
M3x12 Wood Screw(2)
Tire
Tire(2)
Control Horn Set
Control Horn(6)
Backplate(6)
M2 Nut(2)
M2x12 Screw(10)
Pushrod Set
Elevator Pushrod(1)
Aileron Pushrod(2)
Clevis(4)
Tail Gear
Tail Gear(1)
Strap(1)
Tail Wheel(1)
Collar(1)
M3x3mm Set Screw(1)
M3x12 Wood Screw(2)
Hardware Set
EZ Connector(2)
M2 Nut(4)
M2 Washer(2)
M3x3mm Set Screw(2)
Hex Wrench(1)
Throttle Pushrod
Guide Tube(1)
PianoWire(1)

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WING ASSEMBLY
❐ Carefully cut 4 slots either at trailing edge and aileron of
each wing half.
❐Insert the hinges and use Pin to position the hinge in the
center.
❐Attach the aileron to the trailing edge, remove all pins
then drop CA to the hinges at both sides.
❐ Remove the Hatch and Servo Tray from the main wing.
❐ Secure the servo in place with the grommets, rubbers and
wood screws come with the servo. Note the orientation of
servo and servo tray.
❐ Connect the servo extension, tape the connector to
prevent from loosing. Thread the servo wire through the
wing panels. It will be easier to use a wire as a lead, thread
from wing root hole then link to the servo wire. Make sure
servo is at neutral position then secure the servo horn.
Secure the servo tray with the M2.3x12 wood screws.

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WING ASSEMBLY
❐Install the control horn. Drill 5/64"(2mm) holes then
secure the control horn and back plate with M2x15mm
screws.
❐ There are 4 laser cut holes on the hatch. Use these holes
as guide then drill through the covering.
❐ Connect the pushrod and clevis onto the servo horn and
control horn. Adjust the aileron to lever with the wing
root/tip when servo in neutral position. Secure the hatch in
place with four M2.3x12 wood screws. Proceed the same
procedures on the other wing.
❐ Carefully cut away the slots for the stab and fin. Remove
the pre-cut Balsa spacers as shown.
❐ Cut 3 hinge slots for each elevator. Install the CA hinges
as the same procedure in aileron installation.

❐ Place the tail feathers in place then mark them against the
edge of fuselage.
❐ Remove the covering about 1/8" (3mm)inside the line
you drew. Be carefully only cut the covering away or it will
hurt the structure of the stab and fin.
❐ Glue the tails as shown make sure the vertical fin is
perpendicular to the stab.
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TAIL FEATHERS
❐ Cut hinge slots for rudder. Locate the tail gear , drill 5/64"
(2mm) hole at the rudder for tail gear torque rod to go in.
Carefully cut a slot for the tail gear wire with hobby knife.
When satisfied, apply a drop of oil at the hinge / wire area
then glue the tail gear in place with thick CA or epoxy.
❐ Cut a slot at fuselage tail for tail gear hinge. Trialfitthe
rudder then secure it with CA glue. Carefully cut away the
covering on pushrod exit slots.

❐ Install three servos. Glue servo mount for eleavtor servo
for higher clearance.
❐ Install the rudder control horn. Use two control horn
then sercure with M2x15 screws and M2 nuts. You may
drop CA or use Loctite to keep nut from loose.
❐ Locate the Z-bend end for the pull-pull rudder. There
will be two Z-bend ends and two straight threaded ends.
The threaded ends go to the control horns on the rudder
and the Z-bends go to the servo in the airplane. You will
also have two pieces of pull-pull cable and four small brass
tubes which you will use to crimp on the cable after it is
knotted.
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PULL-PULL SYSTEM INSTALLATION
❐ Insert the Z-bend end through lower exit slot then tape
the other end of wire from loose.
❐ Install the Z bend end to the rudder servo horn. Note the
wire should cross each other.
❐ Use the same way to install the thread end. Thread the
clevis onto the thread end. Snap the clevis on control horn.
Repeat the same procedure on the other wire. Adjust the
clevis and get good tension on two wires when servo in
neutral positon.

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ENGINE INSTALLATION
❐ Install the elevator control horn. You might need to cut
the horn as shown.
❐ Secure the elevator cotrol horn as shown. A little toward
the pushrod direction is needed for smooth linkage.
Carefull insert the Y pushrod through the fuselage and exit
at upper exit shots. Thread clevises on Y pushrod ends
then snap onto the elevator horns.
❐ Make z bend end then connect the Y pushrod to the
elevator servo horn as shown.
❐ Trim the scoop along the molded cutting line. Place
scoop on the bottom of fuselage and mark lines as shown.
❐ Cut away the laser-cut portion at the firewall and cut away
the wood structure inside the line you drew about
4mm(5/32").
❐ Clean the lines with rubbing alcohol. Trial fit the scoop,
trim the wood structure if necessary. Sand the scoop at the
glue area then glue it in place by thick CA .

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COWL ATTACHMENT
❐ Install the engine mount with the furnished backplates,
beams and four 6/32 x 24mm screw. Place engine(PRO-46
shown) on the engine mount, drive washer is about
10.5cm(4") away from firewall. Drill 2.5mm(3/32") engine
mounting holes. Do not secure the engine at this moment.
❐ With the engine of your choice installed, it will be
necessary to cut holes in the cowl to accommodate cylinder
head, needle valve and muffler. Create a template as shown
is necessary. Tape strips of standard paper to the fuselage.
Cut away the cylinder head portion of the paper. You need
to draw a baseline for cowl and make sure that cowl is at
least 2mm(5/64") clearance from the Engine Drive Washer.
❐ Remove the engine, place the cowl to the baseline and
attach the template on the cowl. Mark where is going to cut
as shown.
❐ Trim the mark area on the cowl. Now secure the engine
with furnished M3 x15 self tapping screws. Install the
throttle pushrod and pushrod guide as photo shown in the
first step of this page.
You might need to trim the carb area for a good vent.
❐ Assemble the fuel tank as illustrated. Make sure the crank
weight is free when tank is assembled.

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LANDING GEAR INSTALLATION
Install propeller and spinner then secure the Cowl in place
with four M2.3 x12 wood screws. Make sure there is
enough clearance from spinner back plate to the cowl.
❐ Locate landing gear, secure the landing gear in place with
four M3x12 wood screws.
❐ Glue the plywood inside the FRP wheel pant. Install the
wheel pant and tire with M4x40 socket head screw, two M4
washers, one M4 Lock Nut , two M4 Nuts and one M3x12
wood screws. Note: You might need to drill a hole so socket
head screw could go through. Do the same procedure on
the other wheel pant and tire.
M3x12 Wood Screw
Plywood
M4 Washer
M4 Locknut
❐ Before you install the fuel tank, you will need to cut some
styrofoam( comes with kit as protection) as a spacer. Both
top and bottom need to add spacer to keep fuel tank in
place. Note: the pushrod will go through the compartment
and under the fuel tank as photo shown.
❐ Remove cowl again, install the muffler then trim away the
contact portion of the cowl.
❐ Connect the fuel lines to muffler outlet and carb fuel
inlet. Make sure do not wrong connect the fuel lines. Trim
the holes for needle valve as shown.

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WIND SHIELD INSTALLATION
❐ Trim the windows covering away from fuselage and tack
down the covering inside the windows. Sliding the side
windows from inside of fuselage. When satisfied, carefully
glue it with thick CA.
❐ Trim the wind shield, trial fit it onto the fuselage. Drill
1.5mm(1/16) holes then secure the wind shield with four
M2x6 wood screws.
❐ Insert the wing joiner( fiberglass tube) and centered in
the fuselage.
Glue wing dowel at the wing root. Install the wing half as
shown. Do not forget to add the wing root spacer. Do the
same procedure on the other wing half.
❐ Locate the tail struts( two long wires, two short wires),
Wire Links, Brass Tube and Screws. Insert the tubes in the
tails then secure the tail struts with M3 x 14 screw and M3
Locknut. The short struts will be secured on the tail gear
strap with the M3x12 screws.
❐ Note: The Wire Link need be bent, always be aware of the
orientation and the Bend Position. It is better to near the
mounting holes and away from the threaded tube.
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❐ Trim four fairings, sand the glue area for better
addhesion. Glue them in place with thick CA.
❐ Use the Balsa Spacer which you removed from the
fuselage tail, cut small piece and file it as shown.
Balsa
❐ Glue this balsa piece with thick CA as the throttle
pushrod support. Install the EZ connector with two M2 nut
in place and adjust the throttle with radio on. When
satisfied, secure the throttle pushrod with M3x3mm set
screw.
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OTHER ASSEMBLY
❐ Drill 1.5mm( 1/16") holes on fuselage top then secure the
Sun Roof in place with six M2.3x12 wood screws.
1.5mm M2.3x12
❐ With main wing installed and wing root is firmly pressed
to the fuselage, locate a pre-drilled hole at the bottom wing
then drill a 2.5mm( 3/32") hole through the fiberglass tube.
The Drill Bit has to be 35mm( 1-3/8") in length. Secure the
main wing and wing joiner( fiberglass tube) with M3 x35
Wood Screw.
Do the same procedure on the other wing half.
2.5mm 35mm M3 x35
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WING STRUT INSTALLATION
❐ Locate wing struts, secure the wing strut with M3 x 12
Wood Screws.
Secure the Belly Pan with M3x 20 Wood Screws.
M3 x 12 M3x 20
❐ With Wing Strut in place, locate a reference drill position
which is factory marked, drill 2mm(5/64") holes on the wing
bottom then secure the wing strut in place with M3x12
Wood Screws.
2mm
M3x 12
❐ Connect all servo wires to receiver and install the switch
harness as shown.
Well wrapped the recevier and battery pack. You might use
styrofoam as spacer or use foam pad to fill the space. Exit
the anntena at the bottom fuselage and well tape it.
Control Throws
These control throws are merely a starting point for your
radio setup and can be tailored to fit your flying style.

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BALANCE
Center of Gravity
IMPORTANT- Do not attempt to fly your model before
completing this very important section. A model that is not
properly balanced will be unstable and could cause serious
damage and/or injury. Adjust the battery location or add
weight as needed to achieve level balance. Once you have
everything positioned as necessary, wrap your battery pack
in 1/4" or 1/2" thick foam for protection.
The balance point is about 3 (8cm)
from the leading edge.
8
Locate A Good Flying Site
Generally, the best place to fly your model is at an AMA
(Academy of Model Aeronautics) chartered club field. Your
local hobby dealer can tell you if there is such a club in your
area or write the AMA for information. It is also a good idea
to join this organization before flying your model since they
offer liability insurance that can protect you if your model
causes damage or injury to others.
Academy of Model Aeronautics
5151 East Memorial DR
Muncie, IN 47302-9252
If there is not a chartered club field in your community, you
will need to find a large area free of obstructions, and has a
smooth grass or asphalt surface to be used as a runway. For
safety s sake, it should be located well away from houses,
buildings, schools, power lines and airports. If you will be
flying within 6 miles of an airport, you should check with
the airport manager before flying your model.
3" (8cm)
A Note On Batteries
The batteries are the heart of your radio system. Make sure
you have fully charged batteries! With rechargeable
batteries, follow the
manufacturers instructions to make sure the batteries are
fully charged, especially the first time the radio is used.
We have used a 700mAh battery pack as the servos we
installed are only standard servos. We would recommend
you use larger capacity(1000mAh) if you use high
performance servos as they will draw more current than
ordinary servos.
Congratulations
Now that you have completed the assembly of your
Decathlon 40 we feel that you have a very capable and good
looking sports scale plane. We hope that you will enjoy this
model and get many hours of flying pleasure from its use.
Thank you for purchasing this Decathlon 40 from Thunder
Tiger and we look forward to providing you with other
great R/C products in the future.

18
ACCESSORIES
CAUTIONS
1. Remember attach small pieces of fuel tube onto clevises
to prevent from loose in flight.
2. Rudder movement is very sensitive in flight, always keep
rudder throw as small as possible.
3. The engine down thrust and right thrust angles are both
at 2-degree. However, it might vary if use different engine(
PRO-46 sug.) or Propeller( APC 10x8 sug.). Adjust the angle
if necessary when install your engine.
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PRE-FLIGHT CHECKS
You should perform these checks before each flying
session.
❏1. Check all control surfaces for possible looseness or
deterioration.
❏ 2. Check all screws, rubber band, clevises, nuts and all
other connectors to make sure they are securely
fastened.
❏ 3. Check which radio frequencies are being used. Do
not turn on your radio until absolutely sure you are
the only one operating on that frequency.
❏ 4. Check for proper operation of all control surfaces.
❏ 5. Check the level of charge in both the transmitter and
receiver batteries before flying.
❏ 6. Range check the radio both with and without the
engine running! Follow the radio manufacturers
instructions for this.
Look at Thunder Tiger
Accessories
●Durable mechanism & light weight for contest use
● Super thin design for maximum versatility
● Smooth and safe locking system
● No bending necessary, adjustable axle included for 30, 40 and 60
size.
Contents:
Silicone Pick-up Tube
Straight Tank Nipple & 90° Tank Nipple
Plastic Locking Cap
Rubber Stopper
Pick-up Clunk
Features:
● Straight and 90° tank nipples are both included for ease of
installation.
● Extended lip design protects fuel line from being pinched against
firewall.
● Molded-in pull tab at rear of tank allows easy tank removal.
Drilling exact holes in your engine mount plus properly locating
the prop shaft/thrust washer for positioning the spinner ring is always
a hassle, until now.
Thunder Tiger’s new Engine Mounting Guides make installation
Superlite Retracts
ITEM NO DESCRIPTION
TTR3005 Retract,.10 Size
TTR3006 Retract,.30 Size
TTR3007 Retract,.40 Size
TTR3008 Retract,.60 Size
FuelTank Sizes
ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION
TTR3271 2.5oz.(75cc)
TTR3272 24oz.(720cc)
TTR323 32oz.(60cc)
Engine Mounting
Guides
ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION
TTRPN0197 Guide, GP-07
TTRPN0198 Guide, GP-42
TTRPN0199 Guide, PRO-40/46
TTRPN0200 Guide, PRO-25/36
TTRPN0201 Guide, PRO-61

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Staudacher 60 ARF
ACE4563
Combine the scale appearance and striking color
scheme of Diane Hakala's legendary Staudacher S-300
with the late Fred Reese's genius for light-weight yet
sturdy construction, and you have an Almost-Ready-
To-Fly airplane that will turn heads both on the ground
and in the air. Now you can enjoy the experience of
scale modeling without investing the hundreds of hours
of time necessary to achieve satisfactory results.
Just because this is a scale airplane, don't think it
is a "lead-sled". It is an extremely pleasurable airplane
to fly with characteristics akin to a comfortable sport
airplane rather than a fickle scale beauty. Solid
tracking, instant acceleration, nimble aerobatics, and
predictable landings make this airplane fly as good as it
looks.Completely built from balsa/ply and covered with
UltraCote, this Almost-Ready-To-Fly airplane is ready
to load up for the field in only a few short hours.
●Impressive scale appearance with sport performance
● Completely built from balsa/ply and covered with
UltraCote®
● Quality epoxy/fiberglass cowl is flawlessly painted
ACE4563 Staudacher
Wing Span: 65”
WingArea: 780in2
Length: 55.2”
Weight: 8.5-9.5 lbs.
Engine: .60 2 cycle
.90-1.20 4 cycle
Radio: 4 channel, 5 servos
ACE4559 Cloud Dancer 60
Wing Span: 72”
WingArea: 840in2
Length: 57”
Weight: 6-7 lbs.
Engine: .61 2 cycle
.91 4 cycle
Radio: 4~5 channel
If you are looking for a perfect sport airplane,
you can’t go wrong with a Cloud Dancer 60.
Designed by the late Fred Reese, the Cloud Dancer 60
incorporates a strong lightweight frame that provides
instant acceleration and nimble responsiveness for
very impressive and truly enjoyable perfomance.
Cloud Dancer sports a double-tapered wing, a
unique diamond-shaped tail group, wide-stance
landing gear and wheel pants, and sleek fuselage with
bubble canopy.
All of which results in a truly handsome airplane you
can be proud of. Install the optional retractable
landing gear, and watch the Cloud Dancer transform
into the next level of awesome performance and good
looks.
The Cloud Dancer 60 comes Almost-Ready-To-Fly,
completely built from balsa/ply and skillfully covered
with UltraCote®.
•Skillfully built from balsa/ply and covered with
UltraCote®.
•Sleek lines and tapered wing provides clean,
smooth performance.
•Set-up for fixed gear or optional retracts.
ARF
ACE4559

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THUNDER TIGER CORP. www.thundertiger.com
Wild blue yonder” takes on a whole new meaning
when you are pushing either of these ARF Giles 202
through the sky. Crisp aerobatics are what these
replicas of the world famous airplane is all about.
This Almost-Ready-To-Fly airplanes is meticulously
built from balsa/ply and covered with UltraCote. A few
hours of final assembly plus radio and engine
installation and you are ready to head for the tarmac and
wave to the crowd after a successful airshow
performance.
● Skilled craftsmen completely build this model from
top quality balsa and plywood.
● Covered in Ultracote, the G-202 color scheme is
bright, tough, and repairable.
● Aflawlessly painted fiberglass cowl, blow molded
wheel pants, and bottom wing cover are furnished.
● Quality accessories include pilot figure and
instrument panel. The 1.40 includes scale tail-wheel
assembly, flexible engine mount, and heavy duty
linkage.
No.4568 Imagine 40
Wing Span: 54"(1380mm)
Length: 55"(1400mm)
WingArea: 554 sq.in.(35.7dm2)
Weight: 5.5~5.75 lb.(2.4~2.7kg)
Engine: .45~.61 2C or .52~.72 4C req'd
Radio: 4 channel w/5 servos req'd
No.4550 G-202 140
Wing Span: 70”
WingArea: 1022in2
Length: 70”
Weight: 10-10.5 lbs.
Engine: 1.08-1.6 2cycle/ 1.2-1.8 4cycle
Radio: 4 channel w/6 Servos
Original designed by world famous TSUGUTAKA
YOSHIOKA, the IMAGINE 50's strong, lightweight
frame provides instant acceleration and nimble
responsiveness for very impressive performance. Wide
fuselage design ensures you maneuver the Knife-edge,
Spin, Snap... much easier. Precisely Laser cut balsa and
lite ply structure with brightly Ultracote® covered
which gives a very distinctive appearance that makes it
stand out on the flight line. Choose The IMAGINE 50
that you will have an ARF of which you can be proud.
● Built from precisely Laser-Cut balsa and lite ply by
craftsman.
● Covered with top quality Ultracote® .
● Fiberglass engine cowl and wheel pants.
● Adjustable engine mount for .46~.61 2C engine.
● Furnished aileron servo tray and hatch cover for low
profile and standard servo respectively.
● Pull-Pull system for rudder control surface.
ARF
TTR4568
ARF TTR4550