john chapling Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 Hi There, I am a beginner finishing off an ARTF Thunder tiger 40. I am struggling assembling the 2 halves of the front cowl as this has to be done in one operation at the same time as the engine installation etc, etc.Does anyone have any experience of this and has found a better way of installing engine, linkages, cowl etc. Once the 2 halves of the cowl are glued it will not fit over the engine. Many thanks - John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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john chapling Posted November 6, 2007 Author Share Posted November 6, 2007 Many thanks Eric, I have since given this model it's maiden flight less cowl as you suggest and talking to a few other people at the club I don't think the 2 halves need to be glued together. I intend using wing tape and securing them with screws into the side of the fuselage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Rigg Posted November 7, 2007 Share Posted November 7, 2007 When I assembled mine, I didn't glue the top of the cowl - this way it could be spread wide enough to clear the engine in final assembly - then secured the top with tape. The instructions were a lttle confusing here...My Tiger Trainer II has been flown without mishap a number if times now, I'm still to fly it solo though. The model's appearance and flight characteristics have impressed many at my club. It cost a bit more than the identikit opposition but I feel it's worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jantrit Posted November 11, 2007 Share Posted November 11, 2007 When i assembled mine it just used a dremel to cut it to fit and then managed to slide the engine in and put the whole assembly onto the plane, i have since cut the join and the top rear of the engine to allow it to be removed without taking off the engine. I have been flying the plane solo for about 3 weeks now and i can say it flys great , very light and floaty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quinn Butow Posted November 18, 2007 Share Posted November 18, 2007 Hi John,My solution was to dremel the necessary holes etc, untiol the two halfs can clip together, made sure lock nut was used on all the bolts, then boldly glued the two half together. Just make sure you use a z-bend on the carb end - maintenance free. Quinn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wills Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 Hi Shaun HarrisI own a neat Thunder Tiger Trainer N40TT with an RMX 40 Engine it has a large exhaust pipe but the craft is well balanced and flies well with some added extras too. You enquired as to take care of the plastic body work in the summertime well that is easy the answer is BABY WIPES! They moisten the plastic and stop it from curling on the wings! I use the wipes before and after every flight. Also to clean off excessive fuel spills too. And er..use..em myself too! Ha! Ha!. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wills Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 Hi SirioMay I suggest a really good tip to follow regarding the nose wheel for the tiger trainer 40? It says in the instructions to drill a hole under the fusalage up front and thread a wire cable attached to the push rod and connect to nose wheel. Dont do this! The cable will bend into an "S" shape and will not steer nose gear. Remove the cable. Look forward of the plane you will see a pre-drilled hole bottom right hand side (facing you) under the engine mount. Cut a slot hole about inch long three mill wide and varnish it. Put the little black plastic pulley onto the nose wheel stem in between the two collets holding the nose stem. you should be able to see the plastic pulley move in and out of the slot you just made. Thread the cable through the hole you just made and attach cable to the plastic pulley. This should straighten the cable and adjust it. If you had made a hole under the fusalage close it up with balsa wood and repaint itI hope all this helps!.Wills Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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