ETNZ
1-METER AMERICA’S CUP RACING YACHT
ETNZ
1-METER AMERICA’S CUP RACING YACHT
Clear a place on your workbench or table, and let's begin.
CA Instant Glue
Needle Nose
Pliers
Phillips
Screwdrive
r, Med
Hobby Knife Scissors
Drill Bit
1/16" , 1.6mm
5/64”, 2mm
1/8”, 3mm
5/32”, 4mm
Tools Required for Assembly
Sandpaper (#400 grit) Rubbing Alcohol
● Read all directions thoroughly before assembly.
● Check the parts against the parts drawing on page 3-4.
● When mixing epoxy, apply equal volume from two bottles.
● When tighten screws, be sure not to overtighten, as the metal thread will strip out or damage the fiberglass,
plywood, plastic or Aluminum.
02
3
Keel and Rudder Tube Assembly
Sequence of the step
22
21
17
16
Refer to the parts listing and locate the needed parts.
The section will be assembled in the step.
Bowline Knot
Figure Eight Knot Reef Knot
Before Assembly
Some Basic Knots
In each step, the needed parts are shown the number right below. Locate all parts for the steps.
ETNZ
1-METER AMERICA’S CUP RACING YACHT
ETNZ
1-METER AMERICA’S CUP RACING YACHT
Introduction
Items Required for Assembly
Radio
Winch Servo
Battery
01
Specifications:
Length: 58mm
Width: 28mm
Height: 52mm
Weight: 120g
Speed: 0.28s/60
o
Torque: 9.5kg-cm at 4.8V
11kg-cm at 6V
Introduction of Thunder Tiger Sail Winch Servo. This
servo is specially design for ETNZ that torque is up to
11kg-cm, the speed is at 0.28sec/60 and max.
rotation at 2 turns (720
o
). Standard quarter size with
water proof seal between cases. All plastic gears.
Comes with drum and mounting hardware.
Fits to most sailing yachts in the market.
AcePower NiMH 3600mAh 4.8V Battery Pack is
recommended. High capacity for long time use and
perfect fit in ETNZ radio compartment.
No.8141
No.8501
No.2980
A 2 CH surface radio system w/one Sail Winch Servo
and one STD servo.
ACE Nautical Commander is highly
recommended(No.8501).
Features:
● Switch on Alarm
● Low Battery Alarm
● LED Power Indicator
● Servo Reversing Switch
● EPA for Throttle
● Digital Trim Lever
● 3 Position Switch for CH6
● 270 degree Trim Knob for CH7
● CH4 & CH5 Slide Lever for Auxiliary Function
Team New Zealand won the America 's Cup, the world's oldest sporting trophy, in 1995 and successfully defended it in
Auckland , New Zealand , in 2000. Now with sponsorship from the Dubai-based airline Emirates and Toyota New
Zealand, the ETNZ won the first place in the 2007 32th Louis Vuitton-Round Robins Ranking and get the second in the
America’s Cup Match. For more ETNZ 2007 America 's Cup racing information, visit the website at
www.emiratesteamnz.com.
Thank you for your purchase of the Thunder Tiger 1/25 scale 1-M Emirates Team New Zealand America’s Cup Racing
Yacht. This ETNZ is both good for indoor display and outdoor sailing. With proper care taken during assembly, the
ETNZ will provide you good performance and long service life. Please contact Thunder Tiger authoized distributor for
tech support or customer service if you encounter any problem.