GRAUPNER GmbH & Co. KG D-73230 KIRCHHEIM/TECK GERMANY
No liability for printing errors. We reserve the right to introduce modifications.
10/2006
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Order No.
9390
Instructions
P-47 THUNDERBOLT
For four-stroke motors of around 20 cc capacity
The model requires a six-channel radio control system
Specification
Wingspan approx.
1600 mm
Length excl. spinner approx.
1340 mm
Wing area approx.
50 dm²
All-up weight according to fittings approx.
4800 g
Longitudinal dihedral
approx. 0.5°
Caution:
This model is not a toy!
If you are a beginner to this type of powered model, please ask an experienced model flyer for help and
support. If you attempt to operate the model without knowing what you are doing, you could easily injure
yourself or somebody else. Please keep your safety and well-being in mind at all times.
Important: before you start construction
Even if you have already built a large number of RC models please read right through these instructions
and check that all the kit components are actually present. We have taken great trouble to keep
construction as simple as possible, without making any compromises in the area of safety.
Note regarding the film covering
Minor creases or bubbles may develop in the film covering due to major fluctuations in weather conditions
(temperature, humidity etc.); in rare cases you may even find a slight warp in a component. These minor
faults are in the nature of film-covered built-up wooden structures, and can easily be corrected using a
heat gun, as commonly used for modelling.
Creases:
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.
Caution! do not heat the film more than is absolutely necessary. If the air or the iron is too hot, the film
may melt and holes may be formed.
This model is highly pre-fabricated and can be built in a very short time. However, the work which you
have to carry out is important and must be done carefully. The model will only be strong and fly well if you
complete your tasks competently - so please work slowly and accurately.
When self-tapping screws have to be screwed into wood, apply a little white glue to prevent them
shaking loose: just squirt white glue into the hole and fit the screw.
Safety notes and warnings relating to model aircraft
powered by glowplug motors
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Be sure to read right through the instructions covering assembly and operation of your model
before you attempt to operate it for the first time.
