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Thunder Tiger - Piper J-3 Cub
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Product No. TTR4532
MSRP: $262.99
 
One of the most recognized names in aviation history is the Piper J-3 Cub. A child of the Depression, Mr. Piper's Cub began production in the early '30s, evolving into the 65 HP J-3 version in 1939.
 

Specification:
 Wing Span: 82.7"
 Wing Area: 850 sq in.
 Length: 48 "
 Weight: 6.5 - 7.5 lbs.
 Req. Engine: .46 -.61 - 2-Cycle
 .50 - .91 - 4-Cycle
 Req. Radio: 4 Channel

Proliferating in the years before and during WWII, the Cub has introduced more young men to the joys of flight than any other airplane ever. Now you can own a part of aviation's history and enjoy the relaxing and realistic flight characteristics of the venerable J-3 Cub.

Thunder Tiger's ARF J-3 has been meticulously built from the finest material and covered with UltraCote® in the classic Cub Yellow color scheme. Scale details such as wing struts, landing gear bungees, Cub wheels, accurately contoured fuselage, and faux engine cylinder heads create a head-turning beauty. Only a few hours of enjoyable assembly and you are ready to step back in time and be a part of history by flying the classic, IMAA legal J-3 Cub.



Features
  • State-of-the-art engineering that provide quick and easy assembly
  • Pre-built and covered with repairable UltraCote®
  • Custom-built and covered by skilled craftsmen
  • Scale details include wing struts, bungees, Cub wheels, and dummy engine cylinders
  • After a few hours of enjoyable assembly and you are ready to fly
  • Authentic Piper J-3 Cub color scheme


Accessories Needed
  • Radio Set - Transmitter (4 channels), Standard Servos - x5, Receiver, Battery, Foam, Rubber Band.
  • Engine - Airplane engine (.40 to .61 - 2 Cycle), (.50 to .91 - 4 Cycle), Glow Plug, Glow Fuel (10% - 15%), 1.5V Glow Starter, 12V Fuel Pump, 12V Battery, 12V Electric Starter, Glow Plug Wrench.
  • Adhesives - Instant setting Cyanoacrylate adhesive (thin CA), Slow setting Cyanoacrylate adhesive (thick CA),
    10 minute Epoxy (fast), 20 - 30 minute Epoxy (slow), R/C 56 Glue.
  • Tools - Ruler, Hobby knife and blades, Scissors, Steel straight edge, Long nose pliers and diagonal cutting pliers,
    Fine-point or felt-tip pen, Phillips and flat head screw drivers, Drill bits, T-pins, Sanding block.

Parts List

Part No. Description Contains
AS6029 Fuselage
Fuselage-x1
3263 Fuel Tank Set Silicone tube-x1, Clunk-x1, Fuel stopper-x1, 90° nipple-x1, Nipple-x1,
Cap-x1, 300 cc Tank-x1
AS6030 Wing
Hatch-x2, Wing bolt plate-x1, M2x8mm screw-x8, Wing joiner-x3, Trim tape-x1,
Left wing-x1, Right wing-x1
AS6031 Wing Struct
Wing struct-x2, Mounting plate-x6, M3x5mm screw-x6,
M3x8mm tapping screw-x1
AS6032 Horizontal Tail
Stabililzer-x1, Elevator-x2, 1/8" wire elevator joiner-x1
AS6033 Vertical Tail
Vertical fin-x1, Rudder-x1
AS6034 Shrink Tube
Shrink tube-x4
AS6035 AFT Pushrods
Stab/Rudder pushrods-x2, Clevis-x2
3152 Aileron Pushrods
Clevis-x2, Threaded rod-x2
3151 Control Horn Set
Control-x2, Back Plate-x2, M2x15mm-x4
3101 Main Wheel
Main wheel-x2, Hub cover-x2, M2x11mm-x6, M2x3mm-x6
AS6036 Main Landing Gear
Main landing-x1, Mounting plate-x2, M3x8mm tapping screw-x4, Collar-x4,
Set screw-x4
AS6037 Tail Wheel
Tail gar-x1, Mounting plate-x1, Tail wheel-x1, M3x8mm-x2, Collar-x1,
Set screw-x1
AS6038 Landing Gear Fairing
Landing gear fairing-x1, M2.6x6mm screw-x4, Mounting plate-x4, Nut M2.6-x4,
M3x8mm tapping screw-x4, Zip tie-x2
3103 Engine Mount
Beams-x2, Engine mount plate-x1, Nylon blot No. 8--32-25mm-x4,
Blind nut No. 8-32-x4, M3x20-x4
AS6045 Rubber Spacer Rubber spacer-x1
AS6039 Canopy Canopy-x1
AS6040 Cowling Cowl-x1, Dummy engine-x1, Exhaust pipe-x1
AS6041 Decal Registered number decal-x1
AS6042 Forward Pushrods Wire-x1, Wire guide tube-x1
AS6043 Control Horn Set Control horn-x2, M2x12mm screw-x4
AS6044 Nylon Bolt Set Nylon bolt 1/4--20" -- 38mm-x2, Blind nut 1/4--20"-x2


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