THUNDER TIGER Soaring Star Assembly Instruction Manual

THUNDER TIGER Soaring Star Assembly Instruction Manual

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2M Electric Powered R/C Sailplane
No.4313 Soaring Star
Wing Span: 78.75"(2000mm)
Wing Loading: 13.8oz./sq.ft.(42g/dm
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Radio: 4 channel, 4 mini servo req'd
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Warranty
: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 liability 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.
Notice: Adult Supervision Required
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. Customers in North
America please call 1-949-833-7498 for help if you encounter any problems.
Almost Ready To Fly
Length: 41.25" (1047mm)
Wing Area: 532.5 sq.in.(34.36dm
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Motor: 540 Motor included
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Weight: 50~52oz.(1400~1500g)
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Summary of Contents for THUNDER TIGER Soaring Star

  • Page 1 Almost Ready To Fly 2M Electric Powered R/C Sailplane No.4313 Soaring Star Wing Span: 78.75"(2000mm) Length: 41.25” (1047mm) Wing Area: 532.5 sq.in.(34.36dm Weight: 50~52oz.(1400~1500g) 6 X ? e ? e W 2 ( ? h e 3 ) X e ? ? O & ( Y ? h e 6 X ? e ? e W 2 ( ? h e 3 ) X e ? ? O &...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    INTRODUCTION All of us at Thunder Tiger want to thank you for choosing the Soaring Star.This Kit has been engineered to go together quickly and easily while still providing you with great looks and exceptional flying performance. The world of electric powered sailplanes can be an extremely challenging and rewarding experience.
  • Page 3: Pre-Assembly Notes

    PRE-ASSEMBLY NOTES 1. If you are not an experienced R/C pilot plan to have a fully competent pilot help you to learn to fly your Soaring Star. This will help you to be successful much faster and also Electronic motor controller: We recommend the ACE8014 avoid potential damage to your model.
  • Page 4: Part Drawings

    Open the box and check that you have all the parts as shown below. If anything is missing please contact your dealer AS6317 FRP Fuselage Zip Tie (1) Blind Nut (4) CA Hinge (2) FRP Fuselage (1) AS6318 Main Wing Main Wing ( L/1, R/1) Hatch Cover (L/1, R/1) Carbon Wing Joiner (2)
  • Page 5: Assembly Wing

    1. Before you install the aileron servo you have to 3. Use heat iron to tack down the covering at the decide your Soaring Star have Flaperon (FLPN) or opening. Do’nt move the leading string away until regular Aileron control surface.
  • Page 6 ASSEMBLY / WING 9. Locate the Hatch Cover and trim it along the molded line. Cut a hole as an exit for pushrod and 6. Use the leading string to make a knot on the servo drill holes at each corner with 1/16"(1.5mm) drill bit. extension.
  • Page 7: Fuselage

    ASSEMBLY / FUSELAGE 14.Next secure the Hatch Cover in place with furnished 2x5 mm wood screws. Snap on the 12.Install the pushrod on servo horn when servo is at clevis on control horn. Thread a small piece of neutral position. Next snap the clevis onto the silicone tube and slide it on the clevis to prevent it control horn link.
  • Page 8 ASSEMBLY / FUSELAGE 19.Remove the covering inside the mark about 1/8" 16.Trial fit the wing mount in the fuselage, sand the (3mm) by using hobby knife. contact area with 200 grit sandpaper. This will provide a better glue bond. 20.Do the same procedure on the other wing halves, next locate the carbon rod and join the two wing halves.
  • Page 9 ASSEMBLY / FUSELAGE 22.Next drill 3/16" (5mm) holes where you marked. Hint: It will be easier if you drill 1/8” ( 3mm) hole first then use the 3/16” (5mm) bit to drill the hole 25.Remove the wing, insert the guide tube from the again.
  • Page 10: Tail

    ASSEMBLY / TAIL 30.Drill 2mm holes and install the control horn on the tail, note it has to be in line with the tail mounting holes and the control horn is even with the 27.Locate the plywood servo tray and supports. Glue those supports in place with thick CA or Epoxy.
  • Page 11: Motor & Prop

    ASSEMBLY / MOTOR & PROP A=A' 3x20mm 35.Locate the control horn base, backplate, link and 2x 22mm screw then install the control horn on the rudder. 33.Locate the short/ long threaded end, clevis and plastic tube. Thread the long threaded end to plastic tube first abut 1/4”...
  • Page 12: Servo, Rx, Esc & Battery

    ASSEMBLY / SERVO Servo Installation 38.Locate the prop, spinner and screws as shown. Assemble the folding prop first. Make sure the two blades move freely. Insert the drive nut to the backplate then the drive shaft. The hole of drive 40.What we used here are mini servos.
  • Page 13: Canopy Installation

    ASSEMBLY / CANOPY Use furnished zip-tie to fix the battery pack in RX, ESC & Battery Installation place. Insert zip-tie through the laser cut slot and go around the plywood bar then come out from the other slot. 42.Refer to the manual of Electronic Speed Control Unit (ESC-50 Shown P/N:ACE8014), link to motor, battery and receiver.
  • Page 14: Control Throws

    3/8" their radios off. 5/8" Secondly, even though the Soaring Star is very easy Rudder to fly, if you are a novice modeler/pilot, we highly 5/8" recommend that you seek the help of an experienced These control throws are merely a starting point for modeler for your first few flights.
  • Page 15 Soaring Star for a glide. At altitude cut the motor and start your glide. Have an experienced condenses as it reaches the cooler air high above the...
  • Page 16: Safety Precautions

    Now that you have completed the assembly of your especially useful if the sailplane gets sucked into a Soaring Star model we feel that have a very capable cloud or gets too high to see. The spinning action will and good looking 2-meter electric sailplane. We hope...

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