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Magnum Models would like to thank you for purchasing one of our kits.  We would like 

to  remind  you  to  read  the  instructions  before  you  start  building  this  kit  to  avoid  any 

mistakes that could cost you time in building. 
 

We  take  great  pride  in  the  manufacturing  of  our  kits  in  the  hope  of  bringing  you  a 

quality kit that is easy to build and fly.  We also take great pride in selecting quality foam 
and materials that should greatly reduce the amount of time and effort you will have to 

spend in the assembly of our kits.  Remember our kits are built by flyers for flyers. 

 
 

 

 

 

 

Be a Responsible Flyer 

 
 

 

Remember to fly only in areas that are safe for radio control planes.  Never fly close to 
houses or power lines.  Avoid areas with people like public parks.  Magnum Models is 

not responsible for injury or property damage caused by this airplane.  Remember FLY 

SAFE; be aware of who and what is around you. 
 

 

 

 
 

 
 

 

 

 

 
 
 

 

 

 

 
 

 

 
 

 

Summary of Contents for F-5 Tiger

Page 1: ...F 5 Tiger Instruction Manual Magnum Models 3100 Roberts Road Lot I 9 Knoxville TN 37924 www magnumrcmodels com...

Page 2: ...We also take great pride in selecting quality foam and materials that should greatly reduce the amount of time and effort you will have to spend in the assembly of our kits Remember our kits are built...

Page 3: ...ight to balance the aircraft RECEIVER JR 600 and 700 series and Hitec 535 and 555 receivers are a good fit We prefer to use the smallest receiver possible to reduce weight however there is sufficient...

Page 4: ...ar to the wingtip Epoxy Goop or hot glue may be used instead of 3M 77 Allow the glue to dry 3 Lightly sand the trailing edge stock to remove any saw marks 4 Epoxy the sub trailing edge T E stock to th...

Page 5: ...ate the aileron linkage Remove the aileron servo and ailerons 14 Make a mark and 1 aft of the leading edge L E on the wings centerline on bottom of wing Place the 1 x 3 x 1 8 wing hold down block betw...

Page 6: ...the wing saddle cut a cavity approximately 1 wide by 1 deep between the L E and T E The dimensions of the cavity may have to be altered based on your choice of servos and their installed locations 6 W...

Page 7: ...he mounting blocks in the saddle with a 7 bit then tap with a 10 24 tap Apply a drop or two of thin CA to the threads Drill through the pilot holes in the wing with a bit 16 Cut pockets for and epoxy...

Page 8: ...ailing edges of the vertical a thickness of 1 16 2 Sand a radius on the leading edge of the vertical stabilizer 3 NOTE The next two steps are optional and the material for accomplishing either of thes...

Page 9: ...zontal stabilizer Install the elevator pushrod in its housing Use the pushrod to locate and align the elevator control horn Install the control horn in the basswood 8 Prepare the vertical stabilizer h...

Page 10: ...ting block 1 x 3 x ply Part 3 Rear wing mounting block 1 x 3 x ply Part 4 Wing bolt plate 1 x 3 x 1 16 ply Hardware 1 Elevator Pushrod and Housing 1 32 Wire 2 10 x 24 Nylon Wing Bolts 2 8 x 32 Nylon S...

Page 11: ...F 5 Fuselage Radio Installation and hard point diagram...

Page 12: ...F 5 Wing Diagram...

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