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To  receive  the  five  points  for  scale  documentation, 
the only proof required that a full size aircraft of this 
type  in  your  paint/markings  scheme  did  exist  is  a 
single  sheet  such  as  a  kit  box  cover  from  a  plastic 
model, a photo, or a profile painting, etc . If the photo 
is in black and white other written documentation of 
color must be provided . Contact the AMA for a rule 
book with full details .

If you would like photos of the full-size P-47 for scale 
documentation,  or  if  you  would  like  to  study  the 
photos  to  add  more  scale  details,  photo  packs  are 
available from:

Bob’s Aircraft 

Phone: (714) 979-8058

Documentation 

Fax: (714) 979-7279

3114 Yukon Ave 
Costa Mesa, CA 92626 

www .bobsairdoc .com

ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED

HARDWARE AND ACCESSORIES

In addition to the items listed in the 

“Decisions You 

Must Make” section, following is the list of hardware 
and  accessories  required  to  finish  the  P-47  ARF . 
Order numbers are provided in parentheses . 

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R/C foam rubber (1/4" [6mm] - HCAQ1000, or 
1/2" [13mm] - HCAQ1050)

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3' [900mm] standard silicone fuel tubing 
(GPMQ4131)

ADHESIVES AND BUILDING SUPPLIES

In addition to common household tools (screw drivers, 
drill, etc .), this is the “short list” of the most important 
items required to build the P-47  ARF . 

We recommend 

Great Planes Pro

 CA and Epoxy glue.

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1/2 oz . [15g] Thin Pro CA (GPMR6001)

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1/2 oz . [15g] Medium Pro CA+ (GPMR6007)

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Pro 6-minute epoxy (GPMR6045)

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Pro 30-minute epoxy (GPMR6047)

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Drill bits: 1/16" [1 .6mm], 5/64" [2mm], 3/32" 
[2 .4mm], 3/16" [4 .8mm]

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8-32 tap and drill set (GPMR8103)

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Great Planes Pro Threadlocker (GPMR6060)

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#1 Hobby knife (HCAR0105)

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#11 blades (5-pack, HCAR0211)

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Medium T-pins (100, HCAR5150)

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Masking tape (TOPR8018)

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Denatured alcohol (for epoxy clean up)

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Panel Line Pen (TOPQ2510)

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220-grit sandpaper

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Petroleum jelly or oil

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4 oz . J&Z R/C-56 Glue (JOZR5007)

OPTIONAL SUPPLIES AND TOOLS

Here is a list of optional tools mentioned in the manual 
that will help you build the P-47  ARF .

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21

st

 Century

®

 sealing iron (COVR2700) 

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21

st

 Century iron cover (COVR2702)

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21

st

 Century trim seal iron (COVR2750)

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1/2 oz . [15g] Thick Pro CA- (GPMR6013)

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Small metal file

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Stick-on segmented lead weights (GPMQ4485)

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2 oz . [57g] spray CA activator (GPMR6035)

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4 oz . [113g] aerosol CA activator (GPMR6034)

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CA applicator tips (HCAR3780)

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CA debonder (GPMR6039)

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Epoxy brushes 6, (GPMR8060)

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Mixing sticks (GPMR8055)

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Mixing cups (GPMR8056)

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Pliers with wire cutter (HCAR0630)

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Compressed Air 10 oz (TAEC1060)

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Microballoons (TOPR1090)

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Ernst Charge Receptacle Futaba J (ERNM3001)

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Rotary tool such as Dremel

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Rotary tool reinforced cut-off wheel (GPMR8020)

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Servo horn drill (HCAR0698)

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Hobby Heat

 micro torch (HCAR0750)

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Dead Center

 Engine Mount Hole Locator 

(GPMR8130)

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AccuThrow

 Deflection Gauge (GPMR2405)

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CG Machine

 (GPMR2400)

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Precision Magnetic Prop Balancer (TOPQ5700)

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Hobbico Flexible 18" Ruler Stainless Steel 
(HCAR0460)

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Hobbico Pin Vise 1/16 Collet w/6 Bits 
(HCAR0696)

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Hobbico 8-Piece Ball Tip Hex L Wrench SAE 
(HCAR0520)

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Hobbico 7-Piece Ball Tip Hex L Wrench Metric 
(HCAR0521)

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Great Planes Precision Prop Reamer Standard 
(GPMQ5006)

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Great Planes Precision Prop Reamer Metric 
(GPMQ5007)

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Great Planes Clevis Installation Tool 
(GPMR8030)

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X-Acto Extra Hands Double Clip (XACR4214)

IMPORTANT BUILDING NOTES

 There are two types of screws used in this kit:

Sheet  metal  screws  are 
designated  by  a  number 
and a length. For example 
#6 x 3/4" [19mm].

This is a number

six screw that is

3/4" [19mm] long.

Machine 

screws 

are 

designated  by  a  number, 
threads  per  inch,  and  a 
length. For example 4-40 x 
3/4" [19mm].

This is a number

four screw that is
3/4" [19mm] long

with forty threads

per inch.

 When you see the term 

test fit in the instructions, 

it  means  that  you  should  first  position  the  part  on 
the assembly 

without using any glue, then slightly 

modify  or

  custom  fit

  the  part  as  necessary  for  the 

best fit .

Summary of Contents for P-470 THUNDERBOLT

Page 1: ...product the user accepts all resulting liability If the buyer is not prepared to accept the liability associated with the use of this product the buyer is advised to return this kit immediately in new...

Page 2: ...ates or manual corrections to the P 47 ARF visit the Top Flite web site at www top flite com Open the Airplanes link then select the P 47 ARF If there is new technical information or changes to this m...

Page 3: ...ARF and the part numbers as listed in the Parts List Top Flite Product Support 3002 N Apollo Drive Suite 1 Champaign IL 61822 Telephone 217 398 8970 Fax 217 398 7721 E mail productsupport top flite c...

Page 4: ...ONAL SUPPLIES AND TOOLS Here is a list of optional tools mentioned in the manual that will help you build the P 47 ARF o 21st Century sealing iron COVR2700 o 21st Century iron cover COVR2702 o 21st Ce...

Page 5: ...lete and inspect the parts to make sure they are of acceptable quality If any parts are missing or are not of acceptable quality or if you need assistance with assembly contact Product Support When re...

Page 6: ...any reason contact Product Support by e mail at productsupport top flite com or by telephone at 217 398 8970 PREPARATIONS o 1 If you have not done so already remove the major parts of the kit from the...

Page 7: ...n the servo against the underside of the aileron servo hatch cover between the mounting blocks Drill 1 16 1 6mm holes through the mounting tabs on the servo case into the blocks Insert and then remove...

Page 8: ...levis to the outer hole of a nylon control horn o o 2 Position the control horn over the plywood plate in the aileron if you cannot see it hold the aileron at a shallow angle in good lighting or use a...

Page 9: ...to shows how to identify the top of the joiner and the front of the joiner Test fit the joiner into the joiner pocket of each wing panel The joiner should be able to fit halfway into each pocket and b...

Page 10: ...not provided for installing pneumatic retracts However the installation process for the gear is similar to the mechanical installation shown in the following instructions The mechanical retract pushro...

Page 11: ...305mm wires with the Z bend on the end Insert the end with the Z bend into the connector on the end of the retract unit o o 7 Insert the wire from the landing gear into the tube located in the wheel...

Page 12: ...o 13 Tape the landing gear door onto the landing gear Be sure to center the door in the opening leaving an equal spacing between the door and the opening on both the leading edge and trailing edge of...

Page 13: ...rvo arm leaving two arms opposite each other Attach a brass screw lock connector to each arm in the outer hole using a nylon retainer to secure them Loosely thread a 4 40 x 1 8 3 2mm SHCS into each sc...

Page 14: ...straightedge to guide the soldering iron at a rate that will just melt the cov ering and not burn into the wood The hotter the soldering iron the faster it must travel to melt a fine cut Peel off the...

Page 15: ...rked cut the covering from the top and bottom of the stabilizer using the same technique used on the bottom of the wing Make sure you cut the covering only o 4 Locate the elevator joiner wire and inse...

Page 16: ...to hold it in position Slide the hinges into the elevator sliding the joiner wire into the hole in the elevator Once you are satisfied everything fits remove the elevator o 10 Apply a small amount of...

Page 17: ...be on the left side of the fuselage INSTALL THE SERVOS ENGINE AND FUEL TANK We will be showing the installation of the O S 91 engine If you are installing a larger four stroke engine or a two stroke e...

Page 18: ...a nylon retainer Slide a pushrod wire through the connector touching it to the firewall Make a mark where the wire will pass through the firewall o 7 Drill a 3 16 4 8mm hole on the mark Glue a 12 305m...

Page 19: ...he fill line should be plugged after fueling with the aluminum fuel plug provided with the kit INSTALL THE TAIL WHEEL AND LINKAGES o 1 Locate the pieces for the tail wheel assembly Loosely thread the...

Page 20: ...the tail wheel pushrod o 5 Fit the tail wheel hatch cover in place and secure it with four 2 x 3 8 9 5mm screws Be sure to harden the screw holes with thin CA o 6 Install the tail wheel onto the tail...

Page 21: ...pushrod guide tubes o 7 Install a 6 152mm servo extension into the flap aileron and retractable landing gear channels of the receiver Plug the elevator rudder and throttle servos into the receiver Pay...

Page 22: ...er This is needed for proper cooling of the engine When determining the exact location to cut note that the cylinders should be oriented as shown in the picture We were able to cool the O S 91 by only...

Page 23: ...With the cowl properly positioned drill a 1 16 1 6mm hole through the cowl and into one mounting block The hole should be approximately 13mm back from the trailing edge of the cowl Install a 2 x 3 8...

Page 24: ...adequate cooling o 13 Finish cutting any additional openings in the cowl The needle valve will most likely require an extension to make adjustments from outside of the cowl See your engine manufactur...

Page 25: ...re pre painted but scale minded modelers may wish to add additional detail and color to their cockpit Now is a good time to make these additions o 2 If you will be installing a pilot he will be glued...

Page 26: ...a full body CJMQ 9038 and a bust You will have to cut away some of the body to fit the full body pilot This may make you consider using the bust only CJMQ 9036 Both versions require minor assembly and...

Page 27: ...water Submerse the decal in the soap and water and peel off the paper backing Note Even though the decals have a sticky back and are not the water transfer type submersing them in soap water allows a...

Page 28: ...0mm 10 Down 9 16 14mm 16 Up 9 16 14mm 16 Down 3 8 10mm 11 Up 3 8 10mm 11 Down 2 51mm 36 Down 7 8 22mm 16 Down 1 3 8 35mm 21 Right 1 3 8 35mm 21 Left 1 25mm 15 Right 1 25mm 15 Left RUDDER AILERONS FLAP...

Page 29: ...adhesive on the back of the lead weight to permanently hold it in place Over time fuel and exhaust residue may soften the adhesive and cause the weight to fall off Use 2 sheet metal screws RTV silico...

Page 30: ...material in your face or eyes Keep your face and body as well as all spectators away from the plane of rotation of the propeller as you start and run the engine Keep these items away from the prop loo...

Page 31: ...o 4 Extend your receiver antenna and make sure it has a strain relief inside the fuselage to keep tension off the solder joint inside the receiver o 5 Balance your model laterally as explained in the...

Page 32: ...to a safe altitude before turning into the traffic pattern FLIGHT For reassurance and to keep an eye on other traffic it is a good idea to have an assistant on the flight line with you Tell him to re...

Page 33: ...NG The FS 91 S II is a sound investment no matter how you look at it It s more than the deeper richer sound of a 4 stroke exhaust It can swing larger more aggressively pitched props than a 2 stroke It...

Page 34: ...ouch of a button and that s just one of the FASST features that make the 10C a better choice But with the 10C better also includes offering logic switches courtesy of Smart Switch technology 4 flight...

Page 35: ...ish and historically accurate insignia and markings add to the realistic looks without adding to the assembly work Molded parts including a painted fiberglass cowl and air scoop and clear plastic cano...

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