SG Models Master P-47D Thunderbolt, Assembly Manual

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P -47D hunderbolt 60 Kit
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Instruction Manual.
- While holding the vertical stabilizer imly in
place, use a pen and draw a line on eachside of the
vertical stabilizer where it meets the top of the fu-
selage.
- Slide the vertical stabilizer back inplace. Using a
triangle, check to ensure that the vertical stabilizer
is aligned 90º to the horizontal stabilizer.
- When you are sure that everything is aligned cor-
rectly, mix up a generous amount of Flash 30 Min-
ute Epoxy. Apply a thin layer to the mounting slot
and to bottom of the vertical stabilizer mounting
area. Apply epoxy to the bottom and top edges of
the iller block and to the lower hinge also. Set the
stabilizer in place and realign. Double check all of
your measurements once more before the epoxy
cures. Hold the stabilizer in place with T-pins or
masking tape and remove any excess epoxy using a
paper towel and rubbing alcohol. Allow the epoxy
to fully cure before proceeding.
- Locate items necessaryto install rudder pushrod.
ELEVATOR PUSHROD INSTALLATION
- Install the elevator control horn using the same
method as with the aileron control horns.
- Position the elevator control horn on the both
side of elevator.
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