This manual provides instructions for assembling the Thunder Tiger F-8F BEARCAT, a 1/6 scale replica of the famous WWII fighter designed for advanced R/C pilots. The kit includes a pre-painted fiberglass fuselage and cowling, along with detailed steps for constructing the wings, tail, landing gear, and installing the engine and radio systems. It emphasizes the need for adult supervision and advanced assembly skills due to the complexity of the model.
| Wing Span | 63" (1600mm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 49 1/4" (1250mm) |
| Weight | 4500g (9.9 lbs) |
| Engine Requirement | .90 2C, 1.20 4C req'd |
| Radio System | 5~8ch 6~8 servos req'd |
The manual recommends a .90 2C or 1.20 4C engine, with the Thunder Tiger PRO-91 being an ideal choice.
You will need both instant setting cyanoacrylate adhesive (thin CA) and slow setting cyanoacrylate adhesive (thick CA), as well as epoxy.
The balance point is approximately 5 1/4" (133mm) behind the leading edge where there is a panel line on the fuselage.