All balsa ply wood construction covered with oracover, wingspan 1,380 mm 54.3 in. length 1,100 mm 43.3 in. weight 2.15 kg 4.73 lbs. radio 04 channels servo 05 servos engine 32-40 cu.in. 2 stroke 52 cu.in 4 stroke (26 pages)
t and are aligned (1) Fuselage. properly before gluing! This will assure proper assembly. THUNDERBIRDS ARF is hand made WING ASSEMBLY from natural materials, every plane is unique (1) Right wing half with pre-installed and minor adjustments may have to be made.
THUNDERBIRDS Item code: BH144-A. Instruction Manual Caution: Wing warp: Hold the panel twisted gently in This model is not a toy! the opposite direction to the warp, If you are a beginner to this type of powered model, and apply warm air to remove the please ask an experienced model ...
THUNDERBIRDS Item code: BH144-A. Instruction Manual REPLACEMENT SMALL PARTS 5x30mm 3x4mm 3x15mm 3x12mm 2x10mm I. AILERON Assemble then apply drops of thin C/A to center of hinge,on both sides. See pictures below: Bottom side. 2. INSTALLING THE AILERON SERVOS 1 1) Install the rubber grommets and brass 1.
THUNDERBIRDS Item code: BH144-A. Instruction Manual Drill a hole 1.5mm Secure 2x10mm 1 5) Repeat the procedure to install the aileron servos in the opposite wing half. Secure 1 1) Remove the covering from the slot on the bot- tom of the aileron.
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THUNDERBIRDS Item code: BH144-A. Instruction Manual III. INSTALLING ELECTRIC GEAR Silicone Tube RETRACTS PARTS REQUIRED Bend and cut. Electric not included. 73.5mm 21mm Insert the 90 degree bend down through the hole in the control horn. Install one nylon snap keeper over the wire to secure it to the control horn.
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THUNDERBIRDS Item code: BH144-A. Instruction Manual Main gear Nose gear PLASTIC BOMB TOP WING Secure See pictures below: Secure Screw the gear in position. Use C/A glue to secure the plastic bomb to the wing. Top and bottom side. Drill a hole 2.5mm...
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THUNDERBIRDS Item code: BH144-A. Instruction Manual Aluminium tube Horizontal stabilizer. 8mm. 146mm Attach the aluminium tube into the fuselage. Use A+B Epoxy glue to secure the horizontal stabilizer to the fuselage. 2. A+B Epoxy glue 1. Push in 1 1) Elevator install as same as the way of aileron.
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THUNDERBIRDS Item code: BH144-A. Instruction Manual VII. INSTALLATION VERTICAL STABILIZER Rudder install as same as the way of aileron. Servo install as same as the way of aileron. C/A glue Please see pictures below. IV. INSTALLING THE EDF (ELECTRIC DUCTED FAN SYSTEM) Drill 3 holes from the air outlet for the wires of EDF.
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THUNDERBIRDS Item code: BH144-A. Instruction Manual Drill a hole 2.5mm secure wire cable. 3x12mm VIII. INSTALLING NOSE GEAR See picture below: wire cable. INSTALLING SERVO NOSE GEAR See picture below: 2. Secure 3x4mm 1. Push in wire cable. Servo nose gear X.
THUNDERBIRDS Item code: BH144-A. Instruction Manual 1 2) Wrap the receiver and battery pack in the XI. WING ATTACHMENT protective foam to protect them from vibration. Use a rubber band or masking tape to hold the Locate the aluminium wing dihedral brace.
THUNDERBIRDS Item code: BH144-A. Instruction Manual Position the canopy so the rear frame on the canopy is XIV. INSTALLING COCKPIT aligned with the rear edge of the cockpit opening. Use FUSELAGE canopy glue to secure the canopy to the canopy hatch.
THUNDERBIRDS Item code: BH144-A. Instruction Manual the balance aft makes the model more agile with a lighter and snappier ”feel”. In any case, please 10mm start at the location we recommend. 10mm Aileron control With the wing attached to the fuselage, all parts of the model installed ( ready to ...
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I/C FLINGT WARNINGS Keep all onlookers (especially small Always operate in open areas, away children and animals) well back from factories, hospitals, schools, from the area of operation. This is NEVER y near power lines, aeri- buildings and houses etc. NEVER a ...
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