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Required Parts

• Fuselage assembly

• Cowl

• Decal sheet

• Painted canopy

• 4-40 x 1/2” socket head screws (10)
• #4 washers (6)

• Bomb assembly (2)

• Bomb pylon (2)

• Drop tank

• Drop tank screw (2)

• Drop tank fairing

Required Tools and Adhesives

• Felt-tipped pen

• Hobby knife

• Canopy scissors

• Shoe Goo

• 6-minute epoxy

• Canopy glue (RC560)

• Paper towel

• Spray bottle

• 2–3 drops dish soap

• 3/32" ball wrench

• Drill

• Drill bit: 5/64"

• Phillips screwdriver
• Moto-tool w/cut-off wheel and sanding drum

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Step 1

Mount the cowl using six 4-40 x 1/2" socket head screws

and six #4 washers. Use small pieces of fuel tubing on

the screws to keep them from vibrating loose. Make the

appropriate cutouts in the cowl for the muffler exhaust

and engine cooling.

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Step 2

Install the propeller and spinner.

Note

: The scale propeller is shown in the

photo. Do not attempt to fly the aircraft with

this propeller as it is for display only.

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Step 3

Cut out the instrument panel decal and apply.

Section 14 – Final Assembly

Summary of Contents for P-47 thunderbolt

Page 1: ...ing Area 1164 sq in 75 09 sq dm Length 71 in 180 3 cm ASSEMBLY MANUAL P 47 Thunderbolt Weight 15 5 17 lb 7 1 7 7 kg Radio 6 channel w 10 servos Recommended Engines 1 20 2 20 4 stroke 1 20 2 10 2 stroke 23cc 26cc gas Specifications ...

Page 2: ... 5 Retract Installation 16 Section 6 Hinging the Elevators 18 Section 7 Rudder Installation 19 Section 8 Wing and Stabilizer Installation 20 Section 9 Tail Wheel Installation 22 Section 10A Saito Engine Installation 24 Section 10B Zenoah Engine Installation 25 Section 11 Fuel Tank Installation 26 Section 12 Radio Installation 29 Section 13 Linkage Installation 30 Section 14 Final Assembly 33 Contr...

Page 3: ...n JRPA098 4 24 Servo Extension JRPA102 2 Large Servo Arms w Screw JRPA215 4 Radio Switch JRPA003 900mAh receiver battery minimum Recommended Engines 1 80 4 stroke Zenoah G26 Gas Recommended JR Systems XP6102 XP662 X 378 XP9303 10X Small Parts Tail Wheel Assembly HAN2711 Items Not Shown Decal Set HAN2713 Pushrod Set HAN2710 Plastic Scale Detail Set HAN2712 Landing Gear Doors HAN2714 Retract Set HAN...

Page 4: ...ula 560 Threadlocking compound Other Required Items Dish soap Epoxy Brushes DUB345 Fuel tubing Mixing Sticks for Epoxy DUB346 Paper towels Petroleum jelly Rotary tool w sanding drum Rubbing alcohol Ruler Spray bottle String Wax paper An RC aircraft is not a toy If misused it can cause serious bodily harm and damage to property Fly only in open areas preferably at AMA Academy of Model Aeronautics a...

Page 5: ...all Horizon Hobby s liability exceed the original cost of the purchased kit Further Horizon Hobby reserves the right to change or modify this warranty without notice In that Horizon Hobby has no control over the final assembly or material used for the final assembly no liability shall be assumed nor accepted for any damage of the final user assembled product By the act of using the product the use...

Page 6: ...led in Step 1 Step 3 Slide the aileron onto the wing until there is only a slight gap between the aileron and wing panel Remove the T pins and snug the aileron against the wing panel Slide the aileron towards the wing tip until there is only a 1 32 gap between the end of the aileron and wing tip Note Do not use CA accelerator during the hinging process The CA must be allowed to soak into the hinge...

Page 7: ...A accumulated on the wing or aileron surface Allow time for the CA to completely cure before moving to the next step Step 7 Firmly grasp the wing and aileron and gently pull on the aileron to ensure the hinges are secure and cannot be pulled apart Use caution when gripping the wing and aileron to avoid crushing the structure Step 8 Work the aileron up and down several times to work in the hinges a...

Page 8: ... in the hatch as the left and right hatches are different Note The aileron servo is mounted directly to the hatch Step 2 Install the recommended servo hardware grommets and eyelets supplied with the servo Install a long half servo arm JRPA212 onto the servo Step 3 Locate the servo mounting blocks Use 6 minute epoxy to glue them in place on the marks made on the hatch The blocks are positioned so t...

Page 9: ...ks Remove the portion of the arm not extending out of the hatch Step 6 Connect a 24 Servo Lead extension JRPA212 to the servo lead Secure the connectors by tying them in a knot using dental floss as shown or by using a commercially available connector clamp to prevent the servo leads from becoming disconnected Note It is always a good idea to secure the servo connector and servo extension together...

Page 10: ... to the control horn Position the control on the aileron by aligning the linkage with the servo arm slot and aligning the holes of the control horn with the hinge line of the aileron Use a felt tipped pen to mark the locations for the horn screws Hint Wrap a piece of tape around your drill bit to drill the holes the correct depth Step 12 Drill three 1 16 holes at the locations marked in the previo...

Page 11: ...horn using three 2 x 1 2 screws Step 15 Mark the pushrod where it crosses the servo arm Bend the wire 90 degrees with the smallest radius as possible without damaging the wire Slide the wire through the servo arm and snap the keeper onto the wire to complete the procedure Note The servo arm will need to be drilled out using a 7 64 drill bit to accept the control rod Step 16 Repeat Steps 1 through ...

Page 12: ...d to use a computer radio or a JR MatchBox to link the two flap servos to operate properly Step 1 Locate three of the nylon flap hinges Apply a small amount of petroleum jelly to the hinge joint to prevent the epoxy from preventing movement of the hinge Step 2 Locate the holes in the wing and flap for the flap hinges Remove the covering if necessary from each hole There will be a total of three ho...

Page 13: ... flap into position and move it up and down to make sure the hinges are aligned Use tape around the division between the flap and wing as well as the flap and aileron to hold the flap until the epoxy fully cures Note Pacer hinge glue can be used instead of epoxy for gluing the flap hinges Step 5 Repeat Steps 1 through 4 for the remaining flap Section 3 Flap Installation ...

Page 14: ...dge of the wing Center the servo using the radio Install the servo arm so it is angled forward around 30 degrees Use a felt tipped pen to mark the location of the four mounting screws Note The servo must not touch the hatch in order to isolate it from engine vibration Step 4 Remove the servo and use a 1 16 drill bit to predrill the holes for the servo mounting screws marked in the previous step Us...

Page 15: ...illed out using a 7 64 drill bit to accept the control rod Step 9 Tape the aileron servo lead down so it won t interfere with the flap servo operation Pass the servo lead for the flap and aileron servos outside the wing Place the hatch into position and connect the servo to the receiver With the radio on adjust the linkage so the flap is in neutral Once adjusted secure the hatch using six 2 x 1 2 ...

Page 16: ...e retracts are made before the final installation Step 1 Position the retract mechanism over the wing to determine on which side to mount the retract servo Use a 4 40 tap to tap the appropriate holes in the mounting plate Step 2 Mount the retract servo to the mounting plate using four 4 40 socket head screws It may be necessary to install the spacer plates depending on the servo selected Step 3 At...

Page 17: ...kage at the servo until both up and down locked positions are achieved Step 6 Once the retracts are fully adjusted install them into the wing and secure their position using four 6 32 x 1 2 screws Step 7 Attach the retract servo hatches using four 2 X 1 2 sheet metal screws Step 8 Repeat Steps 1 through 7 for the remaining retract Section 5 Retract Installation ...

Page 18: ...e best bond Using accelerator will not provide enough time for this process Step 3 Deflect the elevator and apply thin CA to the hinge Apply enough CA to completely saturate both the top and bottom of the hinge Use care not to deflect the elevator so it pulls away from the stabilizer When the hinge is glued in place there should be no more than a 1 32 hinge gap maintained throughout the length of ...

Page 19: ... Slide the hinges into the rudder Step 2 Slide the rudder onto the fin Align the top of the rudder with the top of the fin Remove the T pins and use thin CA to glue the hinges into position Apply CA to both sides of the hinges Note Do not use CA accelerator during the hinging process The CA must be allowed to soak into the hinge to provide the best bond Using accelerator will not provide enough ti...

Page 20: ...panel alignment pins slide into the holes provided in the fuselage Be sure the alignment pins are secure in the wing halves before installing the wings If they are not remove the pin and apply a small amount of thin CA into the tube socket and reinstall the alignment pin Step 3 Carefully slide the remaining wing panel onto the wing tube that projects from the fuselage The fit may be tight use caut...

Page 21: ...ube Step 7 Slide the assembly into the fuselage Slide the remaining stab half onto the tube and drill and tap the location for the 4 40 retaining bolt Install the bolt to complete the procedure Hint When removing the stabilizer for storage remove only one bolt leaving the tube secured in the remaining stabilizer Trying to install the tube without the aid of an alignment guide can be frustrating Se...

Page 22: ...l gear mount onto the tail gear wire Complete the assembly by installing a 1 8 wheel collar using a 3mm setscrew Note The steering arm faces the same direction as the wheel support wire and the setscrew on the steering arm is also facing towards the wheel wire Use threadlock on the setscrew to prevent the screw from loosening during flight Step 2 Attach the brass connector to the inside hole of th...

Page 23: ...n one direction Once placed secure the mount using four 4 40 x 1 2 socket head screws Step 5 Secure the tail gear support using two 4 40 x 1 2 socket head screws Step 6 Use two 1 8 wheel collars and two 3mm set screws to secure the tail wheel Section 9 Tail Wheel Installation ...

Page 24: ... to the firewall using four 8 32 x 1 screws and four 8 lock washers Step 2 Temporarily install the engine to the rails using four 8 32 bolts four 8 lock washers and four lock nuts Leave the bolts loose enough to allow the engine to slide on the engine mount Note The engine mount is embossed with the correct orientation for the mounts Step 3 Position the engine so the distance from the firewall to ...

Page 25: ...felt tipped pen Step 2 Use a 5 32 drill bit to drill the locations marked in the previous step Step 3 Attach the backplate to the engine Attach the engine and backplate to the firewall using four 8 32 x 1 screws 8 washers and lock nuts Step 4 Measure and mark the location for the throttle pushrod Drill a 5 32 hole at the location Remove the original pushrod tube from the firewall and install it in...

Page 26: ... tank is mounted inside the fuselage it will be difficult to tell the tubes apart Step 2 Position the tank inside the fuselage The tank rests securely in the mounts inside the fuselage Step 3 Route the fuel lines through the firewall Attach the appropriate lines to the carburetor and muffler Note If using the G 26 you will have to drill two 1 4 holes in the firewall for the fuel lines to pass thro...

Page 27: ...ch in the side of the fuselage Glue small scraps of plywood to the balsa sheeting inside the fuselage to give the screws something to bite into Step 3 Wrap the receiver and receiver battery in 1 4 foam Attach the receiver and battery to the radio tray using hook and loop material Step 4 Plug in the servos and extensions for the aileron and flaps Place a 1 2 piece of foam two 1 4 pieces on top of t...

Page 28: ...he tail wheel steering arm Step 2 Thread the clevis onto the wire a minimum of 10 turns Repeat this step for both elevator linkages and the rudder linkage Step 3 Remove the back plate from a control horn using side cutters or a sharp hobby knife Use a 1 8 drill bit to drill out the mounting holes in the control horn Step 4 Attach the clevis to the control horn Position the control horn on the elev...

Page 29: ...all a servo arm onto one of the elevator servos Physically place the elevator control surface in neutral Mark the pushrod where it crosses the holes in the servo arm Step 9 Bend the wire 90 degrees at the mark made in the previous step Cut the wire 1 2 above the bend Step 10 Slide the wire through the outer hole in the elevator servo arm Secure the wire using a nylon wire keeper Note The servo arm...

Page 30: ...tion as shown Attach the clevis to the throttle servo arm Step 15 Move the throttle stick and trim to low Check to make sure the carburetor will move to the low position when operating the servo Install a 3mm x 6mm screw to secure the easy connector to the throttle pushrod Check the movement of the throttle to verify there is no binding at either low or high throttle If there is make the necessary...

Page 31: ...l Drill bit 5 64 Phillips screwdriver Moto tool w cut off wheel and sanding drum Step 1 Mount the cowl using six 4 40 x 1 2 socket head screws and six 4 washers Use small pieces of fuel tubing on the screws to keep them from vibrating loose Make the appropriate cutouts in the cowl for the muffler exhaust and engine cooling Step 2 Install the propeller and spinner Note The scale propeller is shown ...

Page 32: ... to reposition the decal if necessary Once satisfied with the position use a paper towel to squeegee out the water Allow the decal to dry overnight Note There may be some clouding under the decal but this will go away as the decal dries Step 7 Use Shoo Goo to glue the scale engine inside the cowling Step 8 Locate the positions for the pylon mounting screws on the bottom of the wing This is done by...

Page 33: ...socket head screws into the bomb through the guide tubes Use fuel tubing on the outside of the bomb to keep the screws from falling out and to act as a washer between the bomb and pylon Step 12 Attach the bomb to the wing using the screws Step 13 Glue the cap on the end of the bomb Section 14 Final Assembly ...

Page 34: ...e the mounting holes for the drop tank and remove the covering The drop tank is positioned as shown Step 15 Secure the tank to the fuselage using the two drop tank screws and drop tank fairing Section 14 Final Assembly ...

Page 35: ...ervo arm will have the opposite effect Moving it closer to center will decrease throw and away from center will increase throw Work with a combination of the two to achieve the closest or exact control throws listed Aileron High Rate Low Rate 7 8 22 Up 5 8 16 Up 7 8 22 Down 5 8 16 Down Elevator High Rate Low Rate 11 8 18 Up 1 15 Up 11 8 18 Down 1 15 Down Rudder High Rate Low Rate 11 2 20 Right Sam...

Page 36: ... or add weight to either the nose or the tail until the correct balance is achieved Stick on weights are available at your local hobby shop and work well for this purpose Step 1 Completely read the instructions included with your engine and follow the recommended break in procedure Step 2 At the field adjust the engine to a slightly rich setting at full throttle and adjust the idle and low speed n...

Page 37: ...e With the model securely anchored check the range again The range test should not be significantly affected If it is don t attempt to fly Have your radio equipment checked out by the manufacturer Step 3 Double check that all controls aileron elevator rudder and throttle move in the correct direction Step 4 Check the radio installation and make sure all the control surfaces are moving correctly i ...

Page 38: ...explosive gases such as hydrogen filled balloons or ground mounted devices launching a projectile The only exceptions permitted are rockets flown in accordance with the National Model Rocketry Safety Code or those permanently attached as per JATO use also those items authorized for Air Show Team use as defined by AST Advisory Committee document available from AMA HQ In any case models using rocket...

Page 39: ...used no powered model may be flown closer than 25 feet to any person 9 Under no circumstances may a pilot or other person touch a powered model in flight Organized RC Racing Event 10 An RC racing event whether or not an AMA Rule Book event is one in which model aircraft compete in flight over a prescribed course with the objective of finishing the course faster to determine the winner A In every o...

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