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 P-47 THUNDERBOLT-EP-

 

Item code: BH118

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Instruction Manual

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  This instruction manual is designed to help you build a  great flying aeroplane. Please read this
manual thoroughly before starting assembly of your 

P- 47 THUNDERBOLT- EP

. Use the parts

listing below to identify all parts.

WARNING.

Please be aware that this aeroplane is not a toy and if assembled or used incorrectly it is
capable of causing injury to people or property. WHEN YOU FLY THIS AEROPLANE YOU
ASSUME ALL RISK & RESPONSIBILITY.

If you are inexperienced with basic R/C flight we strongly recommend you contact your R/C supplier
and join your local R/C Model Flying Club. R/C Model Flying Clubs offer a variety of training
procedures designed to help the new pilot on his way to successful R/C flight. They will also be able
to advise on any insurance and safety regulations that may apply.

TOOLS & SUPPLIES NEEDED.

Thick cyanoacrylate glue.

30 minute epoxy.

5 minute epoxy.

Hand or electric drill.

Assorted drill bits.

Modelling knife.

Straight edge ruler.

2mm ball driver.

Phillips head screwdriver.

220 grit sandpaper.

90° square or builder’s triangle.

Wire cutters.

Masking tape & T-pins.

Thread-lock.

Paper towels.

Some more parts.

HARDWARE PACK

Landing gear.....

To avoid scratching  your new airplane, do not
unwrap the pieces until they are needed for
assembly. Cover your workbench with an old
towel or brown paper, both to protect the
aircraft and to protect the table. Keep a couple
of jars or bowls handy to hold the small parts
after you open the bag.

Please trial fit all the parts. Make sure you have
the correct parts and that they fit and are
aligned properly before gluing! This will assure
proper assembly.

P-47THUNDERBOLT-EP

ARF is hand made from natural materials,
every plane is unique and minor adjustments
may have to be made. However, you should
find the fit superior and assembly simple.
The painted and plastic parts used in this kit
are fuel proof. However, they are not tolerant
of many harsh chemicals including the
following: paint thinner, C/A glue accelerator,
C/A glue debonder and acetone. Do not let
these chemicals come in contact with the
colors on the covering and the plastic parts.

PARTS LISTING.

FUSELAGE ASSEMBLY

(1) Fuselage.

WING ASSEMBLY

(1) Right wing half with pre-installed
aileron.

(1) Left wing half with pre-installed
aileron.

Tail section assembly

(1) Vertical stabilizer with pre-
installed rudder.

(1) Horizontal stabilizer with pre-
installed elevator halves.

                       SUGGESTION.

                              NOTE.

Summary of Contents for P- 47 THUNDERBOLT- EP

Page 1: ...ok ITEM CODE BH118 Wingspan 1 050 mm 41 34 inches Length 950mm 37 4 inches Weight 1 kg 2 2 lbs Radio 04 channels Servo 4 mini servos Motor BL2215 20 EMAX Battery 3 Cells Li Poly V 2 250 mAh Speed cont...

Page 2: ...king tape T pins Thread lock Paper towels Some more parts HARDWAREPACK Landing gear To avoid scratching your new airplane do not unwrap the pieces until they are needed for assembly Cover your workben...

Page 3: ...ses Blow warm air over the area and rub down with a soft cloth Wing warp Hold the panel twisted gently in the opposite direction to the warp and apply warm air to remove the creases from the covering...

Page 4: ...stall the rubber grommets and brass eyelets onto the aileron servo Aileron C A glue C A glue Aileron 4 Plastic strap 2 Aluminium landing gear 6 Motor mount wood I AILERON 1 INSTALLING THE AILERON SERV...

Page 5: ...de BH118 Instruction Manual C A glue C A glue C A glue Top side C A glue bottom side Servo Removecovering Servo tray Servo tray Repeat the procedure for the other wing half 2 Using a modeling knife re...

Page 6: ...3 Using the thread as a guide and using masking tape tape the servo lead to the end of the thread carefully pull the thread out When you have pulled the servo lead out re move the masking tape and the...

Page 7: ...f the aileron A B Epoxy PLUS Glue 3 INSTALLING THE AILERON LINKAGES Installing the aileron linkages as pictures below Bottom side Aileron pushrod Repeat the procedure for the other wing half 40 mm 1 1...

Page 8: ...P 47 THUNDERBOLT EP Item code BH118 Instruction Manual 8 2 x12mm Secure Secure...

Page 9: ...BOLT EP Item code BH118 Instruction Manual C A glue C A glue Bottom side Cut Plastic strap Plastic strap See pictures below Repeat the procedure for the other gear 3x 15mm Motor mount wood INSTALLING...

Page 10: ...P 47 THUNDERBOLT EP Item code BH118 Instruction Manual 10 C A glue 3x 15mm Secure Secure Epoxy glue...

Page 11: ...1 Install the rubber grommets and brass collets into the elevator servo Test fit the servo into the servo tray 2 Mount the servo to the tray using the mounting screws provided with your radio system...

Page 12: ...P 47 THUNDERBOLT EP Item code BH118 Instruction Manual 12 Epoxy glue Epoxy glue Epoxy glue Epoxy glue C A glue...

Page 13: ...top edges of the filler block and to the lower hinge also Set the stabilizer in place and re align Double check all of your measurements once more before the epoxy cures Hold the stabilizer in place...

Page 14: ...4 hinge Push C A glue Elevator pushrod install as same as the way of aileron pushrod Elevator pushrod Bottom side 105 mm ELEVATOR PUSHROD INSTALLATION elevator pushrod wire See picture below Top side...

Page 15: ...control horn Please see pic tures below RUDDER CONTROL HORN INSTALLA TION Control horn of Rudder A B Epoxy PLUS Glue Tail gear RUDDER PUSHROD INSTALLATION Rudder pushrod Rudder pushrod Bottom side 105...

Page 16: ...ery pack lead into the switch 2 Wrap the receiver and battery pack in the protective foam to protect them from vi bration Use a rubber band or masking tape to hold the foam in place INSTALLING THE REC...

Page 17: ...dihedral brace Test fit the aluminium tube dihedral brace into each wing haft The brace should slide in easily If not use 220 grit sand around the edges and ends of the brace until it fits prop erly...

Page 18: ...o experiment by shifting the balance up to 10mm forward or back to change the flying characteristics Moving the balance forward may improve the smoothness and arrow like tracking but it may then requi...

Page 19: ...he correct directions CONTROL THROWS 1 Completely charge your transmitter and receiver batteries before your first day of fly ing 2 Check every bolt and every glue joint in your plane to ensure that e...

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