TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3 Other Items Required -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4 Warning --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5 Assembly 1. Main Frame Assembly --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7 1-1 Upper Frame Assembly (Bag A) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 8 1-1-1 Pinion Gear Subassembly ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 9 1-1-2 Pitch Guide Left Subassembly ------------------------------------------------------------------10 1-1-3 Pitch Guide Right Subassembly -----------------------------------------------------------------10 1-1-4 Elevator Control Arm Subassembly------------------------------------------------------------ 10 1-2 Lower Frame Assembly (Bag B) ----------------------------------------------------------------------11...
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6-3-2 Collective Travel for 3D --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 44 6-3-3 Configuring the Raptor 90 for 3D --------------------------------------------------------------- 45 Attention --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------46 7.Parts List Section -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------49 Raptor 90 3D Exclusive Parts -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 50 Raptor 90 3D Spare Parts List ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 55 Raptor 90 3D Optional Parts List ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 61...
Use of high quality material make the helicopter one tough machine that can handle everyday 3D beating. Raptor 90 3D is born for 3D flying, and you don’t have to do any further modification for aggressive 3D maneuver. This is by far the best machine you have never seen. Just enjoy the model and have fun.
Tools for Assembly The Raptor 90 3D is designed for easy maintenance using standard hobby t ools. Please only use genuine Thunder Tiger parts. Please keep the model clean and well tuned. It will provide you with long lasting pleasure in return.
U.S, all Thunder Tiger products are distributed by Ace Hobby Distributors. On the web site www.acehobby.com, there is a list of all the hobby shops in the USA that can order any Thunder Tiger parts from Ace for you. Technical questions regarding the Raptor will be answered quickly by sending an email to service@acehobby.com or call...
Please monitor the fuel level during flight and land before running out of fuel. Before each flight, please check that all servos and controls move properly. Do not modify any parts or use other than genuine Thunder Tiger parts. Do not fly in places that are forbidden by law.
MAIN FRAME ASSEMBLY For the kit, parts are bagged according to each major assembly and are labeled "Bag A, Bag B, etc." The heading for each assembly indicates which bag to open. As a good practice, only open up the bag that you need for the particular assembly. Check the parts in that bag against the parts list shown for each assembly as well as each sub-assembly to make sure there are no missing parts.
1-1-1 Pinion Gear Subassembly When installing pinion gear, add a small drop of Loctite to the No. Material No. Description Qty. threads. Make sure not to get Loctite on lower clutch bell bearing. HMV6800ZZY BRG d10xD19x5 HME4-5B Set Screw M4x5 Important: HMS5 E Ring M5x8...
1-1-2 Pitch Guide L Subassembly No. Material No. Description Qty. BK0384 Pitch Guide Collar L BK0658 Frame Spacer S BK0693 Cross Member Note: The (3) spacer with threads is supposed to be located at middle position to fit the Body Fitting Post. 1-1-3 Pitch Guide R Subassembly No.
1-2-1 Tail Drive Unit Subassembly Install BK0364 and BK0362 onto BK0365 Tail Gear Drive Shaft. Then insert the No. Material No. Description Qty. two Pins and secure them with two M3x4 Set Screws. Add a tiny drop of Loctite HME3-4B Set Screw M3x4 on the set screw thread before inserting them.
1-2-2 Cooling Fan Casing Subassembly The servo tray and cooling fan shrouds on the Raptor 90 are different from the No. Material No. Description Qty. Raptor 60 in order to accommodate the full head sink on the O.S 91. engine. HSE3-6B Self-Tapping Screw M3x6 If using T.T 90, Y.S 91 or Webra 91 engine, make sure to install the fan shroud...
Main Frame Assembly BAG C No. Material No. Description Qty. HME3-18.5B Set Screw M3x18.5 HMC3-25B Socket Screw M3x25 BK0087 Washer d3xD8x1.4 BK0103 Body Fitting Post BK0658 Frame Spacer S Upper Frame Assembly Lower Frame Assembly 1-3-1 Rod Guide Collar Subassembly Add Loctite Add Loctite As show in Figure 1-3-1, insert two hex...
Installation of Servo Frame BAG C No. Material No. Description Qty. BK0667 Servo Frame HSE3-12B M3x12 Self-Tapping Screw Main Frame Assembly Install the one-piece servo frame with six self-tapping screws. Do not use Loctite when attaching self-tapping screws to plastic parts.
1-5-1 Aileron Lever Subassembly No. Material No. Description Qty. No. Material No. Description Qty. HMJ2-10N Self-Tapping Screw M2x10 HMJ2-10N Self-Tapping Screw M2x10 HMV840ZZY BRG d4xD8X3 HMV840ZZY BRG d4xD8X3 BK0075 Link Ball 4.8 BK0075 Link Ball 4.8 BK0340 Aileron Control Arm BK0340 Aileron Control Arm Add a tiny drop of thick CA glue at the tip of the M2x10...
φ BK0075 Link Ball Add CA Glue 1-5-5 Header Tank Subassembly The Raptor 90 3D kit includes a header fuel tank that can be No. Material No. Description Qty. attached to the right of the side frame. HMC3-25B Socket Screw M3x25 BK0087 Washer d3xD8x1.4...
Installation of Main Shaft BAG E No. Material No. Description Qty. No. Material No. Description Qty. BK0093 Link Rod 2x46 HMM4B Lucknut M4 BK0086 Ball Link 4.8x2.0 BK0617 Bolt M4x25 BK0547 Hardened Main Shaft BV0504 Metal Swashplate BK0234 Lock Ring 1-6-1 Washout Subassembly HSA3-6B...
1-6-1 Wash Out Subassembly Insert the pin into the Washout Link. Add a tiny drop of Loctite on the inside No. Material No. Description Qty. and outside of BK0409 Collar which will help give a completely slop free HMJ2-10N M2x10 Self-Tapping Screw control system.
Metal Rotor Head Assembly BAG F No. Material No. Description Qty. No. Material No. Description Qty. Ball Link φ4.8 BK0086 HMC3-10B Socket Screw M3x10 BK0292 Link Rod 2.3x24 HMC3-12B Socket Screw M3x12 BK0408 Collar d3xD4x5.5 2-1-1 Flybar Seesaw Subassembly BV0549 Washout Base Guidance Ring 2-1-2 Metal Main Rotor Hub Subassembly...
Important Note: The Raptor 90 3D kits come with non-linear flap damper for aggressive 3D flying. You may choose to experiment adding from one up to three 0.4mm thick shim (No.10) washers between the washer (No.8) and bearing to further stiffen the main rotor flapping.
Tail Assembly BAG G No. Material No. Description Qty. No. Material No. Description Qty. HMC3-30B Socket Screw M3x30 BK0877 3D Vertical Fin HMC3-14B Socket Screw M3x14 BK0650 Tail Boom HMM3Z Locknut M3 10 BK0707 Rear Servo Rod BK0086 Ball Link 4.8x20 BK0347 Tail Push Rod A BK0278...
Installation of Rotor Head BAG H Congratulation, we are almost done. Install the finished main No. Material No. Description Qty. rotor head onto the 12 mm rotor main shaft. Secure it with a BK0617 Bolt M4x25 BK0086 Ball Link 4.8x20 M4x20 Bolt and M4 Locknut.
Installation of Engine No. Material No. Description Qty. HMC4-42B Muffler Bolt M4x42 HMT4B Spring Washer ******** Muffler ( 90 ) 4-2-1 Engine Subassembly HMC4-12B Socket Screw M4x12 BK0435 Washer d4xD11xW1.7 Attach the engine into the side frames, with four M4x12 bolts and four washers, but do not tighten until Section 6-1.
4-2-1 Engine Subassembly No. Material No. Description Qty. No. Material No. Description Qty. ******** 90 Class Heli Engine HMO10 Washer d9.5xD16x1 ******** Nut (Comes With the Engine) BK0349 Engine Mount HMC4-8B Socket Screw M4x8 BV0380 Cooling Fan HMC4-18B Socket Screw M4x18 BV0521 Heavy Duty Clutch Attach the engine mount to the engine using four 4mm bolts and Loctite.
Installation of Landing Skid No. Material No. Description Qty. HMM3Z Locknut M3 HMC3-25B Socket Screw M3x25 BK0820BL Landing Skid Damper 4-3-1 Skid Subassembly Make up the landing gear according to the drawing. 4-3-1 Skid Subassembly No. Material No. Description Qty. Add CA Glue HME4-5B Set Screw M4x5...
Installation of Servo-Part 2 BAG I No. Material No. Description Qty. No. Material No. Description Qty. Link Ball φ4.8 BK0075 10 BK0884 Collar, d3xD4xW12 BK0086 Ball Link 4.8x20 BV0085 Pitch Link Rod BK0095 Link Rod 2.3x76 12 HMC3-20B Socket Screw M3x20 BK0104 Servo Mounting Plate 13 HMV840ZZY Bearing d4xD8xW3...
10 mm thick foam. Then secure them to the tray using six to eight rubberbands, or Velcro bands. The optional Thunder Tiger Remote Glow Plug Adaptor (#3803) is recommended as shown, making starting easy without the...
Installation of Body BAG J No. Material No. Description Qty. 5-4-1 Body Subassembly Carefully cut out the canopy (windshield) using scissors. The best scissors to use are (TTR 1304) designed to cut RC car bodies and Canopy. Install the canopy to the body using six small screws.
The Raptor 90 3D is designed to accept a diverse gear ratio to suit different flying needs. Currently the main gear is available with 91,93,94 and 95 teeth.
Setting up of Stabilizer Paddles A // B // C Always make sure the flybar paddles, swashplate, and top of metal frame are parallel. Setting up of Blade Pitch Angle -11˚ -9˚ On the left side frame, there are three pitch scales 0˚...
6-3-1 Collective Travel for Hovering The hovering pitch angle should be at 4.5˚ to 5.5˚ to get 1450 to 1550 RPM. See page 42 for ATV setting in transmitter. Beginners should not use more than -2˚ negative pitch, otherwise the helicopter may slam into the ground when the pilot panics in emergency situations.
6-3-3 CONFIGURING THE RAPTOR 90 FOR 3D Use these settings as a start only. Program the radio values into the transmitter. The EXPO can reduce the control sensitivity near center stick, some radio manufacturer use negative value and some use positive value.
Attention Always operate or fly a model helicopter in a safe manner and away from crowd, or spectators, or distractions. Do not operate model helicopters in rainy or windy condition. Check to make sure there is no radio interference before operating a model helicopter. Make sure the transmitter and receiver batteries are fully charged before operation.
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After Flight Checklist After Flight Checklist (1) Check every screw and bolt to make sure none has loosened due to vibration. (2) Check every rotating and movable part to ensure they still move smoothly and normally. (3) Clean off the exhaust residue from the muffler, engine, and helicopter. (4) Check all movable parts, such as gears, ball links, belt, etc.
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In the event the model has crashed. Inspect the flybar, rotor shaft and the blade spindle to make sure they are not bent at all. If any item is damaged, it must be replaced by a new part to ensure safe operation. Do not glue any broken or damaged plastic part. Do not repair broken rotor blades.
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PV0246 TAIL DRIVE GEAR SHAFT PV0247 ELEVATOR ARM LINK PV0248 PITCH ARM CROSS PV0250 ROTOR GRIP SPACER MEMBER PV0251 FUEL PLUG PV0253 ANTENNA PIPE PV0254 INSTALLATION TOOLS PV0262 BODY SUPPORT PV0267 LOCTITE #242 PV0268 LOCTITE #262 PV0269 GREASE PV0270 GREASE (FOR PLASTIC GEAR) (FOR BEARING) PV0284 METAL SWASH PLATE...
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PV0410 UPPER METAL FRAME PV0411 LOWER METAL FRAME PV0412 FAN CASING PV0414 LANDING SKID PV0416 TAIL CONTROL ROD PV0418 FRAME SPACER (L) PV0419 FRAME SPACER (M) PV0420 FRAME SPACER (S) PV0421 TAIL DRIVE SHAFT PV0422 TAIL BOOM PV0423 TAIL ROD GUIDE PV0425 TAIL PITCH CONTROL SLIDE BUSHING PV0453 REAR SERVO ROD...
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PV0603 ELEVATOR ARM LINK PV0604 METAL ELEVATOR PV0605 PUSH PULL ELEVATOR PV0606 METAL MAIN SHAFT CONTROL ARM CONTROL LEVER METAL LOWER BRG PV0607 3D VERTICAL FIN PV0608 LINKAGE ROD PV0609 BALL BEARING, PV0610 FLYBAR SEESAW d12XD28XW8 PV0611 SERVO LINK ROD PV0612 MAIN SHAFT METAL UPPER PV0613 WASHOUT LINK PIN PV0614 3D CLUTCH LINER...
PV0223 M4x8 SOCKET SCREW PV0237 M4 LOCKNUT PV0224 M3x18 SET SCREW PV0238 M5 LOCKNUT PV0225 M3x4 SET SCREW RAPTOR 90 3D SPARE PARTS LIST NAME Parts No. Parts Name quantity Reference Assembly Step Ball Link φ4.8x20 PV0041 BALL LINK BK0086...
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NAME Parts No. Parts Name quantity Reference Assembly Step Link Ball φ4.8 PV0134 AILERON LEVER BK0075 1-5-1 BK0340 Aileron Control Arm 1-5-1 BK0410 Collar d3xD4x13 HMJ2-10N M2x10 Sefl-Tapping Screw 1-5-1 HMJ3-20N M3x20 Self-Tapping Screw Link Ball φ4.8 PV0135 TAIL PITCH CONTROL LEVER BK0075 3-1-1 BK0076...
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NAME Parts No. Parts Name quantity Reference Assembly Step PV0182 CLUTCH BELL BRG HMV1360Z d6xD13x5 BRG 1-1-1 PV0190 TAIL DRIVE SPUR GEAR BK0357 Tail Drive Spur Gear 83T 1-6-2 HMC4-25B M4x25 Socket Screw HMM4B M4 Locknut PV0192 PINION GEAR 11T(STD) BK0422 Drive Pinion 11T 1-1-1...
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NAME Parts No. Parts Name Quantity Reference Assembly Step HME4-5B M4x5 Set Screw 1-1-1 HMS5 M5x8 E Ring 1-1-1 PV0361 STARTER COUPLING BK0594 Starter Couling 1-1-1 HME4-5B M4x5 Set Screw 1-1-1 PV0407 TAIL PITCH SLIDER BK0026 Tail Pitch Control Link 3-1-2 BK0027 Tail Pitch Control Slider...
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NAME Parts No. Parts Name Quantity Reference Assembly Step BK0876 Metal Elevator Parallel Lever 1-5-2 Pin φ2x10 HMY2-12 HMC2-6B M2x6 Socket Screw HME3-3B M3x3 Set Screw HMF2-8N M2x8 Philip Machine Screw 1-5-2 PV0603 ELEVATOR ARM LINK BK0663 Elevator Arm Link 1-1-4 BK0880 Elevator Link Shaft...
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NAME Parts No. Parts Name Quantity Reference Assembly Step HMC3-10B M3x10 Socket Screw 2-1-1 PV0619 3D DAMPER SET BK0874 Inner Damper 2-1-2 BK0875 Outer Damper 2-1-2 PV0620 3D INNER DAMPER BK0874 Inner Damper 2-1-2 PV0621 3D OUTER DAMPER BK0875 Outer Damper 2-1-2 Link Ball φ4.8 PV0622...
RAPTOR 90 3D OPTIONAL PARTS PV0186 MAIN SPUR GEAR 93T PV0188 MAIN SPUR GEAR 95T PV0189 MAIN SPUR GEAR 94T PV0193 PINION GEAR 12T PV0283 METAL SIDEFRAME PV0286 MACHINED ELEVATOR PV0299 CARBON GRAPHITE PV0300 CARBON GRAPHITE STIFFENER ARM LINK HORIZONTAL FIN...
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PV0435-L METAL COOLING FAN (BL) PV0436 METAL FLYBAR CONTROL ARM PV0438 METAL HORIZ. FIN BRACKET PV0457 METAL TAIL PITCH SLIDER PV0435YS-L METAL COOLING FAN, YS (BL) PV0436-L METAL FLYBAR CONTROL ARM(BL) PV0438-L METAL HORIZ. FIN BRACKET(BL) PV0458 METAL BUTTON MAIN PV0459 METAL CLUTCH BRG CASE PV0461 CARBON TAIL BOOM...
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No.4839 Raptor 30 V2 No.4852 Raptor 50 SE No.4853 Raptor 50 Titan No.4870 Raptor 60 V2 No.4890 Raptor 90 STD No.4891 Raptor 90 SE No.4892 Raptor 90 3D SCALE BODY For R50 For R50 For R60/90 For R90 No.3837 MD530 No.3841 AS355N...
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MOTOR AND ESC No.2381 OBL 29/35-10H No.2379 OBL 43/11-30H No.2380 OBL 49/08-50H No.8041 BLC-40 No.8043 BLC-75 No.8042 BLC-65 ENGINE No.9607 PRO-70H (R) No.9604 PRO-39H (R) No.9605 PRO-50H (R) No.9606 RL-53H No.9609 PRO-90H (R) SERVO No.8126 DS1213 DIGITAL SERVO No.8130 DS0606 DIGITAL RUDDER No.8117 C1016 MINI SERVO No.8131 C0915 MINI RUDDER SERVO SERVO...