Tools; R/C System; Engine; Adhesives - THUNDER TIGER Tiger Trainer MK II Assembly Manual

You have purchased the most pre-fabricated radio control model
airplane on the hobby market. Three versions of this airplane are
available:
TRTF Version: This will require installation of a .40 sized engine and
a four channel radio.
Combo Plus Version: This will require installation of a four channel
radio receiver and battery pack; of course you will need the matching
transmitter. The servos and GP-42 engine are included and installed.
Super Combo: If you have the Super Combo version, it will only take
you a few minutes to get your Tiger Trainer MK II ready for flight plus
no tools or glue are required for completion. Complete radio system
and GP-42 engine are included and installed.
Please read and understand this instruction manual completely
before starting assembly. It will give you an understanding of what you
are about to do and can eliminate the possibility of mistakes. Check
the contents of your airplane for completeness. If any parts are miss-
ing, customers in the U.S. and Canada can contact Ace Hobby
Distributors, Inc. for replacement parts at the below address:
Ace Hobby Distributors, Inc.
116 W. 19th ST
Higginsville, MO 64037
(660) 584-6704
NOTE: The batteries in your radio system must be charged
for 24 hours before use. Do not attempt to fly this
airplane without charging the batteries.
You will need the following to complete your Tiger Trainer MKII:
Super Combo: Nothing; no tools, no glue.
Combo Plus: Four Channel Transmitter, Receiver, and Battery Pack
TRTF: Four Channel Radio w/4 servos, Engine (.40-.46 cu. in.),
Household tools.

Adhesives:

Instant setting Cyanoacrylate adhesive (thin CA)

Tools:

Model knife
Small and medium screwdrivers
Long nose pliers
Drill and drill bits
Fine felt tip pen and soft lead pencil

R/C System:

A 4-channel radio with standard servos is required for the TRTF ver-
sion. Transmitter, receiver, and battery pack required for Combo Plus
Version. Radio furnished in Super Combo.

Engine:

The Thunder Tiger GP-42 is the ideal engine for this airplane.This quiet-
running engine is easy to start, requires no special break-in period,
is very easy to maintain and will last for years.
Propeller appropriate for engine type and preferred performance.
NEEDED FOR FLIGHT:
You will need "support" equipment to fly your MK II. This
includes model engine fuel (10% nitro recommended), a fuel pump or
bulb with fuel line, a glow plug clip and battery (or glow starter), elec-
tric starter or "chicken stick."
Thunder Tiger makes a product called the "Side Kick" which con-
tains all of the support equipment you need (except fuel) in a conve-
nient tote box. You may want to consider this economical package if
you are just starting out.
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INTRODUCTION