450w motor system requires: 5-channel radio w/ 5 mini servos, outrunner motor km0374810,
w/ propeller adaptor hw2340300, 40a
brushless esc with 11x8e propeller, 4 cells
14.8v 3200 mah li - po battery & charger. (17 pages)
Summary of Contents for THE WORLD MODELS Jeff Troy’s TAMEcat Trainer 40 ARF
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Operating this model without prior preparation may cause injuries. Remember, safety is the most important thing. Always keep this instruction manual at hand for quick reference. FACTORY PRE-FABRICATED The World Models ALMOST-READY-TO-FLY (ARF) SERIES Manufacturing Co., LTD. MADE IN CHINA...
TAMEcat Trainer 40 ARF Jeff Troy’s INDEX BEFORE YOU BEGIN PARTS LIST ASSEMBLY P.3-P.11 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS P.11 BEFORE YOU BEGIN Read through the manual before you begin, so you will have an overall idea of what to do. Check all parts. If you find any defective or missing parts contact your local dealer. Please DRY FIT and check for defects for all parts that will require CA or Epoxy for final assembly.
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Main Wing Aileron Servo Lead Pre-glued Pre-glued Bottom View Main Wing Please dry fit wing joiner into left and right wing to make sure they fit with the proper dihedral angle, mark the wing joiner if necessary. Apply epoxy glue to both sides of all surfaces in contact.
Aileron Servos Ø1mm pilot holes for World Models horn are pre-drilled. PB2x14mm Screw Please look for pin-hole marks at under side of control surfaces. Straper Fuel Tube Ø6x5mm PB2x14mm Clevis Fuel Tube Ø6x5mm Pushrod Ø1.8x150mm Bottom View Horn Completed Stabilizer & Elevator Temporary install the main wing, adjust (Stabilizer) leveling of the stabilizer to make is as...
Front Landing Gear 4.1mm Collar 3mm Set Screw 4.1mm Collar Front Wheel Pushrod Ø1.6x620mm Front Plastic Tube Bottom View d3xD4x320mm Wheel Ø65mm 3mm Set Screw 3mm Set Screw 4.1mm Collar Front Bomb Completed Bottom View Engine Mount M4x25mm Socket Head Screw d4xD9mm Washer M4x25mm d4xD9mm...
Fuel Tank Fuel Tank 320cc Fuel Tank Install Balsa 8x8x101mm 320cc (For Fuel Tank Position Fixing) Rubber Band Rubber Band Engine PM3x25mm Screw Fuel Tank d3xD7mm Washer 320cc M3 Nut Engine PM3x25mm Screw d3xD7mm Washer M3 Nut PM3x25mm Installed Engine Position 108 mm 4.25 in.
Ø1mm pilot holes for World Models horn are pre-drilled. Elevator Pushrod Please look for pin-hole marks at under side of control surfaces. PB2x12mm Screw Pushrod Ø1.8x260mm PB2x12mm Clevis Fuel Tube Ø6x5mm Horn Bottom View Ø1mm pilot holes for World Models horn are pre-drilled. Rudder Pushrod Please look for pin-hole marks at side of control surfaces.
Radio Equipment PWA2.6x12mm Screw Install and arrange the servos as shown in the diagram. Elevator Servo Sponge Battery Nose Gear Pushrod Fuel Tube Fuel Tube Ø6x5mm Ø6x5mm Straper Straper Plywood PWA2.6x12mm 4x170x195.2mm Receiver Rudder Servo Throttle Pushrod Throttle Servo Completed Main Wing M4x40mm Socket Head Screw d4.2xD14.5mm Washer...
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First insert the grommet to the cowling then apply screw. Cowling & Spinner PWA2.6x12mm Screw PWA2.6x12mm d1.5xD6.5mm Silicon Grommet Please refer to the attached sheet for usage of the d1.5xD6.5mm Silicon Grommet transparent 3D template. Cockpit PM3x16mm Screw Pilot Pilot d3xD7mm Washer PWA2x8mm PM3x16mm...
Control Throws Adjust the control throws as shown in the diagram. These throws are good for general flying. You can adjust according to your personal preference. Rudder 13mm HIGH RATE LOW RATE 13mm Elevator 15mm HIGH RATE LOW RATE 15mm Aileron 12mm HIGH RATE...
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Usage of the transparent 3D template This transparent 3D template is used for position guidance of the actual cutting of the pre-painted cowling. Simply cut the transparent 3D template to fit your engine and exhaust pipe, then slide onto the actual cowling and use as template to mark the openings required for final cutting.
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LINKAGE CONNECTOR HW7111050 & HW7111060 Drill 2mm hole at servo horn. Insert linkage connector into servo horn. Make sure shoulder of screw is cleared from servo horn. Add washer to reduce play if necessary. Shoulder Tighten up the round nut against the shoulder.
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F-14 TAMEcat is an ideal airplane for beginners to radio control flying. The .40-size F-14 TAMEcat Trainer ARF is also available from The World Models. There are a few significant differences between that airplane and the EP version you have before you.
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