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Distributed in North America by Ace Hobby Distributors, Inc. • 116 W 19th ST, Higginsville, MO 64037
Phone: 660-584-7121 • www.acehobby.com • email: service@acehobby.com
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 lliability 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.
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 660-584-6724 for help.
Thunder Tiger G202-140 ARF Airplane (TTR4550)
Notice: Adult Supervision Required
Assembly Manual
Warranty
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Specifications:
Wing Span: 70"
Wing Area:
1022 in2
Length:
70"
Weight:
10-10.5 lbs
Engine:
1.08-1.6 2 Cycle
1.2-1.8 4 Cycle
Radio:
7 Channel w/6 Servos
JE6328
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- Page 1 1.08-1.6 2 Cycle 1.2-1.8 4 Cycle Radio: 7 Channel w/6 Servos Thunder Tiger G202-140 ARF Airplane (TTR4550) Distributed in North America by Ace Hobby Distributors, Inc. • 116 W 19th ST, Higginsville, MO 64037 Phone: 660-584-7121 • www.acehobby.com • email: service@acehobby.com Warranty This kit is guaranteed to be free from defects in material and workmanship at the date of purchase.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
INTRODUCTION Congratulations on the purchase of one of our finest ARFs to date. This scale replica of the famous Giles G-202 is as faithful in its appearance as it is in its flight characteristics. Beautifully reproduced using balsa and ply construction. Covered in durable and easily repairable UltraCote®, this plane is highly visible in the air and strikingly recognizable on the ground. -
Page 3: Items Needed Check List
Propeller (appropriate for engine type and preferred performance) Engine - The Thunder Tiger PRO-120 is the ideal engine for this airplane. This quiet-running engine is easy to start, requires no special break-in periods, is Radio - A 7-channel radio with 5 high performance servos very easy to maintain and will last for years. -
Page 4: Parts Sketches
PARTS DRAWINGS PE0009 Hardware Set AS6146 Main Wing Set (Sold in Pair) Wing Joiner(4) Wing Bolt(2) Pushrod Connector(1) Allen Wrench(1) Wing Bolt Plate(1) Belly Front Former(1) 3mm x 3mm Set Screw(1) 2mm Hex Nut(1) Fiber Cloth(1) Dowel(2) Main Wing( L/1 R/1) AS6151 FRP Belly Pan AS6145 Fuselage FRP Belly Pan(1) - Page 5 PARTS DRAWINGS No.3016 2.3mm Pushrod Set(Sold in Pair) No.3014 Pull-Pull System Clevis(2) 2mm x 8mm Threaded End(2) Clevis(4) 2mm Hex Nut(4) Cable(1) Screw(4) Bass Tube(8) 2mm x 8mm Z-Bend End(2) 2mm Hex Nut(2) Dia 2.3mm(0.09") Pushrod (4) Screw(2) AS6153 Piano Wire Piano Wire(1) Wire Guide(1) No.3012 Anti Vibration Engine Mount...
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Page 6: Wing Assembly
WING ASSEMBLY I. Mount Servos Install the servo in the wing. Use a servo arm instead of the standard wheel. With the wing panel upside down, locate the servo well and cut an X from corner to corner using an Xacto knife. Use a piece of clear tape to temporarily hold the servo pigtail to the wing to prevent it from slipping back into the wing while you are working. - Page 7 WING ASSEMBLY III. Join Wing Panels Install control horns. Use a pen or marker to mark the positions for the aileron control horn. Locate the four dihedral braces and stack them, then mark an arrow indicating the 'up' edge. Trial fit the braces in each wing panel. If needed, sand the edges lightly so that the brace fits in each wing smoothly.
- Page 8 WING ASSEMBLY Apply a liberal amount of medium CA to the exposed wing panel Using 5 minute epoxy, attach the front belly plate and wing and place the holddown plate on it, holding it until the CA sets. alignment dowels and let sit for 30 minutes. Turn the fuselage upside down and trial fit the wing assembly into place to insure good fit.
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Page 9: Stabilizer Assembly
STAB, FIN & RUDDER Install the blind nuts into the fuselage and bolt on the wings. Install the bolts into the wings. Insert the two carbon fiber spars into the fuselage and center them. Next slide one stab onto the spars on one side. Removable Stab: Locate and remove the covering material from the two holes on the bottom of the stabilizers. - Page 10 STAB, FIN & RUDDER Mix up some 5 minute epoxy and glue the spars into the fuselage. Let sit 10 minutes. With the stab and spars in place use a 3x10mm self tapping screw to attach the stab to the spars. Repeat “Removable Stab” section for other side.
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Page 11: Elevator Servos
ELEVATOR SERVO INSTALLATION III. Elevator Servo Linkage and Control Horns Locate the servo well at the rear of the fuselage and cut an X through the covering material over it with an Xacto knife. Seal the flaps of covering material down with a sealing iron. Insert the fin into the fuselage and mark the fin against the edge of the fuselage;... -
Page 12: Elevator Servo Installation
ELEVATOR SERVO INSTALLATION Install the aluminum rudder control horn plate onto the bottom of the rudder using the 2.3mm self-tapping screws provided. Note: The G202 using dual elevator servos requires the use of a servo reverser Y-harness, which reverses the signal to 1 servo and not two, allowing them to work together. -
Page 13: Tailwheel
TAILWHEEL & LANDING GEAR Locate the two tailwheel holes in the bottom of the fuselage and remove the covering. Attach the completed tailwheel assembly using the two countersunk screws provided. Attach the clevis with small pushrod hole to the straight end and to the control horn using the 2x6mm bolt and nut provided. -
Page 14: Landing Gear
LANDING GEAR & ENGINE MOUNT Locate the three 4x16mm screws to attach the main landing gear Trial fit the landing gear cover onto the bottom of the fuselage and to the fuselage. It would be a good idea to use a bit of Loctite™ on landing gear. -
Page 15: Engine
ENGINE MOUNT & FUEL TANK Attach the engine mounts to the firewall using the socket head bolts Mark and drill the hole for the throttle pushrod tube. Install the and blind nuts. pushrod tube and use a couple of drops of medium CA to hold in place in the firewall. -
Page 16: Cowl
Make sure the pieces of paper are long enough to cover the cowl. Before permanently installing the cowl, we have opted to install a Thunder Tiger #1115 Precision Fueler Valve. Tape the paper into place against the fusleage and carefully draw around the necessary areas. -
Page 17: Switch & Receiver
SWITCH AND RECEIVER X. Wing Attachment Attach the cowl using the four 2.3x12mm self-tapping screws. Trim the cowl using the included black and purple trim tape. Note: Since the needle valve was not long enough to extend outside the cowl, we had With the fuselage upside down, connect the aileron servos to the receiver and bolt the wing on. -
Page 18: Canopy
CANOPY, PROP, CONTROL THROWS XII. Canopy XIII. Prop and Spinner Install the prop. We are using an APC 15x8 to go with TT PRO-120 engine. Attach the spinner. Depending on the prop you use, you may have to modify the spinner openings. Put instrument panel stickers in place. -
Page 19: Cg, Flight Tips
CENTER OF GRAVITY XV. Center of Gravity Notes IMPORTANT- Do not attempt to fly your model before completing Date Date Date this very important section. A model that is not properly balanced will be unstable and could cause serious damage and/or injury. Balance the Dual rate setup: airplane right side up with your index finger tips in the center of the Elevator low:... - Page 20 60 ARF ACE4559 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 respon- siveness for very impressive and truly enjoyable perfomance.