INTRODUCTION
Introduction
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 4 standard servos is
required. Most lower priced 4-channel radios only
come with three standard servos so you may need to
purchase the fourth servo separately.
All of us at Thunder Tiger want to thank you for choosing the best looking, easiest building and
best flying ARF sport flyer available the Tiger Stick 40.The kit features state-of-the-art
engineering that provides quick and easy assemble of a strong, yet lightweight airplane that will
give you an enjoyable and educational experience.
To gain the most from this airplane kit, it is important that you read the instructions thoroughly
and then follow them exactly. This instruction manual has been written with a novice modelers in
mind, but includes many hints and modeling tips that even experienced modeler can benefit from.
We strongly suggest that you read through the construction sequence and eliminate many
questions you might have if you did not read the manual prior to starting the actual construction.
The first thing you should do before beginning assembly is to check the contents of your kit
against the parts list on pages 4 and 5. If any parts are missing, contact your dealer or authorised
Thunder Tiger Distributors immediately for replacement.
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INTRODUCTION.....................................................................................................................2
OTHER ITEMS REQUIRED.......................................................................................2
I T E M S N E E D E D . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
PARTS DRAWING...............................................................................................................4-5
P R E - A S S E M B L E N O T E S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
W I N G . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 - 8
F U S E L A G E . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
E N G I N E . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 9
F U E L T A N K . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
T A I L . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 - 1 0
R A D I O . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1
CONTROL THROWS......................................................................................................12
B A L A N C E . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 3
FLIGHT CHECK & SAFETY CAUTIONS............................................................................14-15
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ACCESSORIES
TIGER STICK 40
Carry Master
-Thunder Tiger offer a complete
organizer of field equipment. All you need is included.
Tools
-Model assembly can be much easier if the proper
tools are used. Therefore we have included in our
checklist to above, 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 GP-42 and F-75S 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.
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. These are listed at the
bottom.
ITEMS NEEDED
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” Instant Adhesive (1/2 ounce)
“Thick” Instant Adhesive (1/2 ounce)
Hobby Knife and Blades
Epoxy Mixing Sticks and/or Brushes
Sandpaper (150 grit)
Masking Tape
Rubbing Alcohol
Paper Towels
Ruler
90 Degree Triangle
Fine-Point, Felt-Tip Pen
Misc. Household Tools
Drill and Bits (1/16", 3/32")
Flight Equipment Needed Check List
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 starter
Extra Glow Plug(s)
Silicon Tubing
Adhesives
- You will need two types of adhesives for the
Tiger STICK - 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 no important. You will also need a small bottle of both
"Thick" and "Thin" instant adhesive.
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