TufFlight Tiger Manuel utilisateur
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5376AmalfiDrive, Clay, NY 13041 www.tufflight.com
Items Included in kit:
Foam Parts:
EPPfuseblocksinshucks(Front,Rear, Middle)
wingcoresinshucks(right/left)
Wood / Plastic Parts:
3/16" balsa sheet
(2) pine blocks
5miltailskinlaminatingplastic(flexible)
10milwingskinlaminatingplastic(stiff)
10milLEwraplaminatingplastic(flexible)
(1)5mil thrust tube sheet
(1) 1/8" lasercut parts sheet(intake / nose parts)
(2)moldednosehalves(right/left)
(1) 1/16" x 1-1/2'' x 9" clear plastic
(1) 0.015" intake wrapplasticsheet
(1) 0.040” intake"V"clearplasticmaterial
(1)Dixiecuptailcone
Hardware:
(1) 6-32 blind nut
(3) 6-32 nylon screws (2 extra)
(2) 1/8” x 5-1/2"elevaxle wire
(1) 1/8” IDx 4" brasselev axle tube
(2)elevcontrolhorntiller
(2) 3mmx5mmelevtillerscrew
(2)Sullivanmetal clevis
(1)8"Sullivan yellowinnernyrod
(2) push rods threaded 1 end
(8)magnets
(3) #64 rubber bands
This Instruction Manual
Rev1.0
Hello,andthanksfor buying theTiger--anexcitingsportelectricductedfan(EDF)poweredplaneofferinggreat
performanceanduncommon durabilityfortheadvancedR/Cflyer.
Caution: The Tiger is a very fast plane capable of 90 mph+ speeds, and requires care in setup and operation.
Please obey safety rules for your motor and battery and flying site. It is assumed the builder and flyer have
experience in high energy EDF power systems and flight and are familiar with high power lithium polymer battery
installations before attempting to assemble and operate this plane.
Please read and understand the instructions before starting to build. We recommend joining the AMA and
following the AMA safety code. Call 1 (800) I- FLY-AMA for more details.
We assume no responsibility for how you use your plane. That said, let's get started!
Wingspan: 30"
WingArea: 243sqin
Length: 44"
Flying Weight: ~3lb depending on power system
The Toughest R/C Planes Ever!
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Fan: 70mm OD
Radio: 3+channels,elevonmix (deltawing)capability,
optionalrudder
Servos: (2) Hitec HS 85 MG or equivalent
(1)thinservo if rudder desired (HS 125 MG)
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Items needed to complete:
Equipment:
70mmfan/motor
~3300 mAH 4S to 6S LiPo battery
ESC / BEC
RX
(2)mini/microservos(HS 85 MGideal)
(metalgearservosHIGHLYrecommend to
avoidstrippedgears)
(1)optionalrudderservo (HS 125 MG ideal)
Battery/ESCconnectorsasdesired
Adhesives:
thinandmediumCA
CAaccelerator(kicker)
GooporShoeGoo (any variety)
Gorillaor“Sumo”glue(white/clearvariety)
GorillaorElmer’s“Nano”glue(ambervariety)
3M77Sprayadhesive
15or30minuteepoxy
maskingtape
scotchtape
BalsaRite(ornitratedope)
Covering/Paint:
Ultracote
(1/4rollandtrimasdesiredforfuselage)
primer/filler/paintasdesiredsuitableforplastic
nose,wingand tailsurfaces
lightweightspacklefiller(Dap,RedDevil)
microballoonsfiller
HelpfulTools:
40gritsandpaperon block
(availableatautofinishingstores
and Sears)
40,80, 100, 200 grit sandingtools
smallrattailfile
finefelttippen
scissors
curved“lexancutting”scissors (forcarbodies)
12”ruler/straightedge
4footlong ruler/straightedge
anglefinder
hobbyknife
utilityknife
scrapof sheet rock as a “cuttingboard”
plasticwrap(Glad,Saran, etc.)
heatgun
coveringiron
solderingiron
solder
soldering“jig”(ie, extrapairofhands)
3mmhexwrench
straight/phillipsscrewdrivers
standardpliers
longnosepliersorforceps
tweezers
Zbendpliers
wirecutters
hammer
vise
weights/supportblocks
Drillwith#25(0.15”),5/32”,9/64”,3/16” bits
DremelToolw/drumsander,cutoffwheel
DremelToolrouterattachment
atomizerwaterbottle
petroleumjelly
rubbingalcohol
laquerthinner
scotchbritepad
acidbrushes
popsiclesticks
chopsticks/bamboo skewers
1/2”and1/4”dowels
vacuumwithlongsoftbristleattachment
flatbuildingtable, atleast4ftlong
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Step5:Continuetracingoutallelevatorand
verticalfinparts
Step4:Tracearoundthetemplates onto the
laminatingfilm(shinyside).
Step3: Cut out the elevatorandverticalfin
templatestotheouterlineas shown.
Step2:Remove thecenterfoldtemplatesfrom
themanual.
Step10:Continue for allbalsatailparts
Step9:Tracearoundtemplatesonto balsa
sheetasshown
Step8:Trimthefinandelevatortemplates
toinneroutlinefor balsaparts.
Step 7:Wipe / cleanoffpenmarks
Step6:Cutoutlaminatepiecesasshown.Step 1: Gatherpartsand tools
Make tail parts using paper templates
You’ll need : centerfold template pages, pen,
scissors, hobby knife, razor saw,
balsa sheet, medium CA, kicker,
plastic wrap, 5 mil laminating film
(second longest piece)
Use the layout
diagrams on the
templates to
insure they all fit
Be sure to note
“right” and “left”
halves (laminate
has one adhesive
side)
alcohol helps to
remove pen marks
Use the layout
diagrams on the
templates to
insure they all fit
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Step15:Mark theverticalfinroughly1/3
fromtheLEontipandroot
Step 14:Press parts together and apply
kicker
Step13:ApplyCAtomatingfinpiecesas
shown
Step 12:Sand edges as needed wherethey join
togetherforanice fit.
Step 20:Gather parts andtools.
Step19:Sideviewshowingairfoilshape
Step 18: Sand the LE round and TE to a
“knife”point
Step17:Scribeacenterlinearoundtheentire
perimeterofthefin.
Step 16:Connectthese marks (repeat for
bothsides)
Step11: Cut balsa pieces along linesas
shown
Apply laminating film to vertical fin
You’ll need : covering iron, iron thermometer,
balsa vertical fin, ruler, small scissors,
vertical fin laminations(2)
These marks are
for sanding guides
later on
Note extreme
taper with thickest
point at 1/3
chordline
The fragile thin TE
will be protected
by plastic
laminations which
extend beyond TE
and adhere to
themselves
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Step 25:Iron the LE aroundthefront as
showntotheotherside.
Step 24:Trimthe LE so as to give 3/8”
overlap
Step 23:Smoothoutfilmtoedges (do not
wrapfilmaroundanyedgesyet)
Step22:Iron thelaminatingfilmtothefinas
shownstartingfrom centeroutward.
Step 28:Repeat steps for other sideofthefin
lamination.
Step 30:To get a nice sharp edge, apply a
rulertotheTEimmediatelyafteriron
Step29:NowirontheTElaminations
togethersothegluesides meet well
Step27:RevisitLE,andtipedgestoironthem
downtightasneeded.
Step26:Trimthetipandrootedgesonly
flushwiththe balsawithscissorsorknife.
Step21: Preheat your iron to 250 deg F.
Give yourself at
least 3/8” extra at
the LE and center
the piece
otherwise.
Film will shrink
only slightly but
take care not to
warp the part as
you proceed
Leave the TE
alone for now
Do NOT trim the
TE edge yet!
This cools the
edge while
holding it straight
against a flat
surface
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Step 35:Scribea line on one sideofthe
rudderconnectingthemarks.
Step34:Usingfintemplate,markthe
locationoftherudderasshown.
Step 33:Gather parts and toolsifrudder
controldesired.
Step32:TrimtheTE leaving about 1/16”
beyondthebalsa.
Step40:Cutawaythelaminationskinstripas
shown.
Step 39:Now scribe another lineabout3/
16”towardtheLE fromthefirstline.
Step38:Whenyou’vecutdeepenough,
flextheruddertosnapitfree.
Step37: Carefully extendcutintobalsabeing
carefulNOTto touchbottomlamination
Step36:Carefully cutthroughthetopskin
alongthelinewithknifeasshown.
Step31: Checkthefinforstraightness-adjust
withheatand slightpressureifnecessary
OPTIONALRudder
You’ll need : pen, sharp hobby knife, ruler,
medium CA, sanding block (100 grit)
Using a finger as a
“depth gauge”
helps avoid
cutting the other
side
It’s ok if the balsa
breaks unevenly--
we’ll fix that later.
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Step45:Measure axle wire 1” from end
Step 44:Gather parts andtools.
Step43:ApplymediumCA to the hinge
areaand wipe clean. Setaside to cure.
Step42:Carefullysandawaythebalsatogive
relieftothe ruddermotion.
Step 50:Bend both wires10 degrees
Step 49:Placewiresinviseas shown at
marks.
Step48: Using elevator template,mark
locationofsecondbendasshown.
Step 47:Bendtoright angle as shown. Repeat
forotherwire.
Step 46:Bend the wire overina vise at the
1”mark.
Step 41: Foldthehinge all the way backon
itselfasshown.
Make elevators (stabilators)
You’ll need : 1/8” wire axles, hammer, vise,
angle finder, sanding block, pen, pencil,
covering iron, iron thermometer,
balsa elevators, ruler, Dremel tool
gorilla glue, water, plastic wrap, weights,
elevator laminations (4)
Be careful NOT to
sand through skin
hinge!
Just sand the
balsa and an
angle
After glue cures,
flex and sand as
needed to free the
hinge.
Do for other wire
also which should
be a mirror image
when finished.
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Step 55:Nowmake a groove intheaxle
markstofitthe axles.
Step54:Leftandrightaxlesmarked
Step53:Align axles to your marks and trace
locationasshown.
Step52:Usingtheelevatortemplates,poke
throughtothewoodpiecestolocateaxles
Step60:Apply amberGorillaglueintothe
grooveasshown.
Step59:Squirtsomewater into the groove
asshown.
Step58:Roughuptheaxleswheretheyfit
intothebalsa.
Step57:Test fit the axles into the grooves and
adjustgrooveasneededfornicefit.
Step56:Close-upshowingaxlegroove
takingshape
Step51: Now prepare balsa elevators as
youdidforthe rudder steps.
DO NOT laminate
them yet!
Just get them
sanded nicely.
A Dremel tool with
router attachment
is perfect for this
task.
A knife and small
file will also work
fine
Do NOT sand the
other end!
(only where the
balsa will be
glued)
Note: Instead of
Gorilla Glue, epoxy
may be used. Skip
this step if using
epoxy.
(Gorilla glue sands
much better)
Any amber colored
polyurethane glue
will work.
Elmers “Nano”
glue is shown here.
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Step65:Nowapplylaminationstotheeleva-
torsasyoudidfor the verticalfin.
Step64:Sandthejointflushasshown.
Step63:Aftergluefullycured,trimglue
whichfoamsupandsqueezes out.
Step62:Repeatforbothelevatorsandweight
downusingplasticwrap as shown.
Step70:Gentlypryaparttheshucksbeing
carefulnottotear thefragileTE.
Step 69:Getoneof the wing shucks and
holditsotheTEfacesyouasshown.
Step 68:Gather parts andtools.
Step67:Finishandrepeatforbothelevator
halves.
Step 66:Trim andwraptheLEinthesame
wayalso
Step61: Applyaxleintothegroove.
Make wing
You’ll need : wing cores and shucks, pen, sanding block,
brand new hobby knife blade, scissors,
covering iron, iron thermometer, water,
ruler, pine block, white gorilla glue,
wing lamination sheets (large / small),
masking tape, small pliers/forceps
We want to protect
the “knife edge”
TE of the wing
core at all costs!
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Step75:Transferthemarkstothe“thinside”
andcutalong thislinewithasharpknife
Step74:Marktherootedgesimilarly
Step 73:Mark the shuck at the tip edge as
shown
Step72:Carefullyliftoutthecoreandsetaside.
Step80:Markthetipssimilarly.
Step 79:Laycores with tips so LEcorners
areperfectlyalignedasshown.
Step78: Mark both cores at theTE at the
shortestone.
Step77:Lay the cores together as shown with
theLEcorners perfectlyaligned.
Step 76:Separate the shuckas shown.Step 71: Gentlyusea ruler to free theTE
fromtheshucksasneeded.
This provides top
and bottom
“beds” to hold the
cores while you
work on them.
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