Model Tech P-47 Thunderbolt Especificaciones

READ THROUGH THIS MANUAL BEFORE STARTING CONSTRUCTION. IT CONTAINS IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS CONCERNING THE ASSEMBLY AND USE OF THIS MODEL.E

10❏ ❏ 4. Extend the retract. View the wheel from directly above. Adjust the strut so that the wheel is parallel to the root of the wing. Lock the stru

11❏ ❏ 14. Adjust the position of the two landing gear door mounts so that they align with the fl ats on the landing gear door when the door is position

12HOW TO SOLDER1. Use denatured alcohol or other solvent to thoroughly clean the pushrod. Roughen the end of the pushrod with coarse sandpaper where i

13❏ 3. Use 6-minute epoxy to glue the two 3/8" [9.5mm] diameter forward wing dowels in the leading edge of the wing. The wing dowels should protr

14❏ 2. Mount each main landing gear wire in the landing gear mount with two metal straps and four #4 x 1/2" [12.7mm] sheet metal screws. ❏ 3. Mou

15epoxy, mixing sticks, epoxy brush, 12" [305mm] long dowel or wire, masking tape, denatured alcohol and small paper towel squares. Mix up 3/4 oz

16❏ ❏ 10. Move the rudder left and right a few times to align the hinges and make certain that the rudder defl ects left and right enough. Use a small

17❏ 6. Wrap the cable back around the swage and back through the swage. ❏ 7. Use pliers to pull the cable from the fi rst loop to reduce the size of th

18INSTALL THE ELEVATOR & RUDDER SERVOS❏ 1. Insert the three 4-40 x 48" [1220mm] metal pushrods in the three outer pushrod tubes shown in the

19❏ 7. Center the servo arm and the tailwheel gear. Install a swage on each cable, securing it following the same procedure used on the tail gear. Use

2INTRODUCTIONThe P-47D has been recognized as an excellent modeling subject. The large wing and tail area and long tail moment make an ideal fl ying ai

20the engine to the fi rewall using four M5 x 30mm long and four M5 fl at washers. Apply a drop of threadlocker to each bolt before installing. For refe

21❏ 8. Position the throttle stick so that it is centered on the transmitter. Adjust the throttle servo arm so that it is centered on the throttle ser

22❏ 4. Glue the fuel tank brace to the back of the fi rewall and the #2 former. ❏ 5. Determine how you want to run the fuel line and drill holes where

23❏ 6. Cut off 1/2" [12.7mm] from the threaded end of the 2-56 x 6" [152mm] metal pushrod. Thread the nylon ball socket on the pushrod. Snap

24❏ 2. Position the two short cowl mounting brackets in the two bottom slots in the front of the fuselage. Drill a 1/16" [1.6mm] hole through the

25❏ 9. Before gluing, use sandpaper to roughen the gluing area inside the cowl. Clean the area with a paper towel dampened with denatured alcohol. Mix

26❏ 16. Use a piece of stiff card stock or a fi le folder taped to the side of the fuselage to mark the location of the ignition switch. ❏ 17. With the

27❏ 4. Trim the armor plate and the cockpit fl oor along the edge so that they lay fl at. Use medium CA to glue the fl oor in the bottom of the cockpit.

28❏ 9. Drill a 1/8" [3.2mm] hole through the center of the control stick boot. Trim the seat along the cutout lines and glue it to the pedestal o

296-minute epoxy. Note the distance from the leading edge of the wing to the end of each gun barrel. The “belly pan” under the wing conceals the air d

3of giant-scale models. If you plan to attend an IMAA event, obtain a copy of the IMAA Safety Code by contacting the IMAA at the address or telephone

30GET THE MODEL READY TO FLYINSTALL THE PROPELLER❏ 1. Carefully balance the propeller and any spare propellers. An unbalanced propeller can be the sin

31❏ 1. Use a box or something similar to prop up the bottom of the fuselage so the horizontal stabilizer and wing will be level. Hold a ruler vertical

32At this stage the model should be in ready-to-fl y condition with all of the components in place including the complete radio system, engine, muffl er

33❏ 9. Reinforce holes for wood screws with thin CA where appropriate (servo mounting screws, cowl mounting screws, etc.).❏ 10. Confi rm that all contr

34GENERAL1) I will not fl y my model aircraft in sanctioned events, air shows, or model fl ying demonstrations until it has been proven to be airworthy

35aircraft presents a greater danger than an overpowered aircraft. However, the selection of engine size relative to airframe strength and power loadi

36you like. Mind your fuel level, but use this fi rst fl ight to become familiar with your model before landing. LANDINGOne of the keys to landing a gia

4NOTE: Instructions for mounting every possible engine cannot be incorporated into this manual. Modelers using another engine may refer to the instruc

5ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIREDREQUIRED HARDWARE AND ACCESSORIESIn addition to the items listed in the “Decisions You Must Make” section, following is the

6● The stabilizer and wing incidences and engine thrust angles have been factory-built into this model. However, some technically-minded modelers may

7ASSEMBLE THE WINGSHINGE THE AILERONSStart with the left wing so the assembly matches the photos the fi rst time through.❏ 1. Lay a few paper towels on

8the wrinkles disappear, then go over the area again, pushing down on the iron to bond the covering to the wood. If the wrinkles don’t disappear, the

9in half and slide it over the servo connections. Shrink the tubing by applying heat to the tubing. ❏ ❏ 8. Use the string in the wing to pull the aile