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Air tank

I/C FLIGHT GUIDELINES

Made in Vietnam

When  ready  to  fly,  first  extend  the 

transmitter aerial.

Operate  the  control  sticks  on  the 

transmitter  and  check  that  the  control 

surfaces  move  freely  and  in  the 

CORRECT directions.

ALWAYS  land  the  model  INTO  the 

wind, this ensures that the model lands 

at the slowest possible speed.

Switch on the transmitter.

Switch off the transmitter.

Check that the transmitter batteries 

have adequate power.

Switch off the receiver.

Switch on the receiver.

ALWAYS take off into the wind.

Check  that  the  wings  are  correctly 

fitted to the fuselage.

If the model does not respond correctly 

to  the  controls,  land  it  as  soon  as 

possible and correct the fault.

Empty the fuel tank after flying, fuel left 

in  the  tank  can  cause  corrosion  and 

lead to engine problems.

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 down thrust

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 right thrust

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FUEL TANK
INSTALLING THE STOPPER ASSEMBLY

1.  The  stopper  has  been  pre-assembled  at  the 

factory.

2.  Using a modeling knife, cut one length of silicon 

fuel  line  (the  length  of  silicon  fuel  line  is 
calculated  by  how  the  weighted  clunk  should 
rest about 8mm away from the rear of the tank 
and  move  freely  inside  the  tank).  Connect  one 
end  of  the  line  to  the  weighted  clunk  and  the 
other  end  to  the  nylon  pick  up  tube  in  the 
stopper.

3.  Carefully bend the second nylon tube up at a 45 

degree  angle  (using  a  cigarette  lighter).  This 
tube will be the vent tube to the muffler.

4.  Carefully bend the third nylon tube down at a 45 

degree  angle  (using  a  cigarette  lighter).  This  
tube will be vent tube to the fueling valve

       

When  the  stopper  assembly  is  installed  in  the 

tank,  the  top  of  the  vent  tube  should  rest  just 
below the top surface of the tank. It should not 
touch the top of the tank.

5.  Test  fit  the  stopper  assembly  into  the  tank.  It 

may  be  necessary  to  remove  some  of  the 
flashing  around  the  tank  opening  using  a 
modeling  knife.  If  flashing  is  present,  make 
sure none of it falls into the tank.

6. When satisfied with the alignment of the stopper 

assembly  tighten  the  3mm  x  20mm  machine 
screw  until  the  rubber  stopper  expands  and 
seals the tank opening. Do not over tighten the 
assembly as this could cause the tank to split. 

7.  Using a modeling knife, cut 3 lengths of fuel line 

150mm  long.  Connect  2  lines  to  the  2  vent 
tubes  and  1  line  to  the  fuel  pickup  tube  in  the 
stopper.

8.  Feed  three  lines  through  the  fuel  tank 

compartment and through the pre-drilled hole in 
the  firewall.  Pull  the  lines  out  from  behind  the 
engine,  while  guiding  the  fuel  tank  into  place. 
Push  the  fuel  tank  as  far  forward  as  possible, 
the front of the tank should just about touch the 
back of the firewall.

    Blow through one of the lines to ensure the fuel 

lines  have  not  become  kinked  inside  the  fuel 
tank  compartment.  Air  should  flow  through 
easily. 

        Do  not  secure  the  tank  into  place  permanently 

until  after  balancing  the  airplane.  You  may 
need to remove the tank to mount the battery in 
the fuel tank compartment.

9. To secure the fuel tank in place, apply a bead of 

silicon  sealer  to  the  forward  area  of  the  tank, 
where  it  exits  the  fuselage  behind  the  engine 
mounting box and to the rear of the tank at the 
forward bulkhead.

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CA glue

To carburator 

To muffler

To vent Tube

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SERVO INSTALLATION
INSTALLING THE FUSELAGE SERVOS

1.    Install  the  rubber  grommets  and  brass  collets 

into  the  elevator,  rudder  and  throttle  servos. 
Test  fit  the  servos  into  the  servo  tray. Trim  the 
tray if necessary to fit your servos

2.  Mount the servos to the tray using the mounting 

screws provided with your radio system.

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Control horn elevator

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13. Using  pliers, carefully make  a  90 degree bend 

up  at  the  mark  made.  Cut  off  the  excess  wire, 
leaving about 8mm beyond the bend.

14. Insert the 90 degree bend up through the hole 

in the servo arm, install one nylon snap keeper 
over the wire to secure it to the arm. Install the 
servo  arm  retaining  screw  and  remove  the 
masking tape the elevator halves.

8.  Connect  the  two  elevator  pushrod  using  the 

metal domino.

9.  Locate  one  nylon  servo  arm,  and  using  wire 

cutters, remove all but one of the arms. Using a 
2mm drill bit, enlarge the third hole out from the 
center  to  accommodate  the  elevator  pushrod 
wire.

10.  Plug  the  elevator  servo  into  the  receiver  and 

center the servo. Install the servo arm onto the 
servo.  The  servo  arm  should  be  perpendicular 
to the servo and point toward the middle of the 
fuselage.

11.  Be  sure  both  elevator  halves  are  flat.  Slightly 

adjust  the  wire  joiner  if  necessary.  Center  both 
elevator halves and hold them in place using a 
couple of pieces of masking tape.

12.  With  the  elevator  halves  and  elevator  servo 

centered, carefully place a mark on the elevator 
pushrod  wire  where  it  crosses  the  hole  in  the 
servo arm. 

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Metal domino

INSTALLING THE RUDDER PUSHROD

1.  Locate the pushrod exit slot on the right of the 

fuselage.

2.    Carefully  cut  away  the  covering  material  from 

the slot.

3.  Working  from  inside  the  fuselage,  slide  the 

threaded  end  of  the  remaining  pushrod  down 
the  inside  of  the  fuselage  until  the    pushrod  
reaches  the  exit  slot.  Carefully  reach  in  with  a 
small screw driver and guide the pushrod out of 
the exit slot.

4.    Install  the  clevis  on  the  rudder  pushrod.  Make 

sure 6mm of thread  shows inside the clevis.

5. The  control  horn  should  be  mounted  on  the  left 

side  of  the  rudder  at  the  leading  edge,  in  line 
with the rudder pushrod.

6.    Drill  two  holes  through  the  rudder  using  the 

control  horn  as  a  guide  and  screw  the  control 
horn in place. 

7.    Attach  clevis  to  the  hole  in  the  control  horn. 

Install a silicone tube on the clevis.

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Control horn

Control horn

INSTALLING THE ELEVATOR PUSHROD

1.  Locate  the  pushrod  exit  slot  on  the  right  side 

and  left  side  of  the  fuselage.  It  is  located 
slightly  ahead  and  below  the  horizontal 
stabilizer.

2.  Carefully  cut  away  the  covering  material  from 

the slot.

3.  Working  from  inside  the  fuselage,  slide  the 

threaded end of the pushrod until it reaches the 
exit  slot.  Carefully  reach  in  with  a  small  screw 
driver and guide the pushrod out of the exit slot.

4.  Install  the clevis  into the two elevator  pushrod. 

Make sure 6mm of thread shows inside the clevis.

5.  The  control  horn  should  be  mounted  on  the 

bottom, left side and right side of the elevator at 
the leading edge, in line with the elevator pushrod.

6.    Drill  two  holes  through  the  elevator  using  the 

control  horn  as  a  guide  and  screw  the  control 
horn in place.

7.    Attach  clevis  to  the  hole  in  the  control  horn. 

Install a silicone tube on the clevis.

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Throttle servo

Rudder servo

Elevator servo

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8.  Locate  one  nylon  servo  arm,  and  using  wire 

cutters, remove all but one of the arms using a 
2mm drill bit, enlarge the third hole out from the 
center  to  accommodate  the  rudder  pushrod 
wire.

9.  Plug  the  rudder  servo  into  the  receiver  and 

center the servo. Install the servo arm onto the 
servo.

10.  Center  the  rudder  and  hold  it  in  place  using  a 

piece of masking tape.

11.  With  the  rudder  and  rudder  servo  centered, 

carefully  place  a  mark  on  the  rudder  pushrod 
wire where it crosses the hole in the servo arm.

12.  Using  a  pliers,  carefully  make  a  90  degree 

bend up at the mark made. Cut off excess wire, 
leaving about 8mm beyond the bend.

13. Insert the 90 degree bend up through the hole 

in the servo arm. Install one nylon snap keeper 
over the wire to secure it to the arm. Install the 
servo  arm  retaining  screw  and  remove  the 
masking tape from the rudder.

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Rudder servo

MOUNTING THE COWL

1.  Remove  the  muffler  and  needle  valve 

assembly from the engine. Slide the fiberglass 
cowl over the engine.

2.  Measure and mark the locations to be cut out 

for  engine  head  clearance,  needle  valve, 
muffler,.  Remove  the  cowl  and  make  these 
cutouts  using  a  rotary  tool  with  a  cutting  disc 
and a rotary sanding drum attachment.

2.  Plug the throttle servo into the receiver and turn 

on  the  radio  system.  Check  to  ensure  that  the 
throttle  servo  output  shaft  is  moving  in  the 
correct  direction.  When  the  throttle  stick  is 
moved  forward  from  idle  to  full  throttle,  the 
throttle barrel should also open and close using 
this  motion.  If  not,  reverse  the  direction  of  the 
servo, using the transmitter.

3.    Slide  the  adjustable  metal  connector  /  servo 

arm  assembly  over  the  plain  end  of  the 
pushrod wire. Position the throttle stick and the 
throttle trim at their lowest positions.

4. Manually push the carburator barrel fully closed. 

Angle  the  arm  back  about  45  degree  from 
center and attach the servo arm onto the servo. 
With  the  carburator  barrel  fully  closed,  tighte 
the set screw in the adjustable metal connector.

5.  Remove the excess throttle pushrod wire using 

wire  cutters  and  install  the  servo  arm  retaining 
screw.

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Throttle servo

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INSTALLING THE THROTTLE

1.    Install  one  adjustable  metal  connector  through 

the  third  hole  out  from  the  center  of  one  servo 
arm, enlarge the hole in the servo arm using a 
2mm  drill  bit  to  accommodate  the  servo 
connector.  Remove  the  excess  material  from 
the arm.

        After  installing  the  adjustable  metal  connector 

apply  a  small  drop  of  thin  C/A  to  the  bottom 
nut.  This  will  prevent  the  connector  from 
loosening during flight.

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C.A Glue

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3.  Slide the cowl back into place. Align the front of 

the cowl with the crankshaft of the engine. The 
front  of  the  cowl  should  be  positioned  so  the 
crankshaft  is  in  the  middle  of  the  precut 
opening.  Hold  the  cowl  firmly  in  place  using 
several pieces of masking tape.

4.    While  holding  the  cowl  firmly  in  position,  drill 

four  1,6mm  pilot  holes  through  both  the  cowl 
and the side edges of the firewall.

5.  Using a 3mm drill bit, enlarge the four holes in 

the cowling

  

  Enlarging the holes through the cowl will prevent 

the fiberglass from splitting when the mounting 
screws are installed.

6. Slide the cowl back over the engine and secure 

it  in  place  using  four  3mm  x  12mm  wood 
screws.  

7. Install the muffler. Connect the fuel and pressure 

lines  to  the  carburator,  muffler  and  fuel  filler 
valve. Tighten the screws completely.

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Switch

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Receiver

Baterry

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Cowl area cutout 
for proper airflow 
to carburetor.

open and close the canopy

INSTALLING THE RECEIVER AND BATTERY

1.    Plug  the  servo  leads  and  the  switch  lead  into 

the  receiver.  You  may  want  to  plug  an  aileron 
extension into the receiver to make plugging in 
the  aileron  servo  lead  easier  when  you  are 
installing  the  wing.  Plug  the  battery  pack  lead 
into the switch.

2.  Wrap  the  receiver  and  battery  pack  in  the 

protective  foam  to  protect  them  from  vibration. 
Use a rubber band or masking tape to hold the 
foam in place.

3.  Position  the  battery  pack  and  receiver  behind 

the fuel tank. Use the two light plywood pieces, 
placed  over  the  battery  and  receiver  and  glue 
to  the  fuselage  sides  to  hold  the  battery    and 
receiver  securely  in  place.  Use  15mm  triangle 
pieces  glued  between  the  fuselage  sides  and 
the plywood pieces to reinforce the joints.

     

Do  not  permanently  secure  the  receiver  and 

battery until after balancing the model. 

4.  Using  a  2mm  drill  bit,  drill  a  hole  through  the 

side  of  the  fuselage,  near  the  receiver,  for  the 
antenna to exit.

INSTALLING THE SWITCH

1.  The switch should be mounted on the fuselage 

side,  opposite  the  muffler,  close  enough  to  the 
receiver  so  the  lead  will  reach.  Use  the  face 
plate  of  the  switch  cut  out  and  locate  the 
mounting holes.

2.  Cut out the switch hole using a modeling knife. 

Use  a  2mm  drill  bit  and  drill  out  the  two 
mounting holes through the fuselage side.

3.  Secure  the  switch  in  place  using  the  two 

machine  screws  provided  with  the  radio 
system.

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FINAL ASSEMBLY

INSTALLING THE SPINNER

      Install  the  spinner  back-plate,  propeller  and 

spinner cone. The spinner cone is held in place 
using two 3mm x 8mm wood screws.

        The  propeller  should  not  touch  any  part  of  the 

spinner  cone.  If  it  dose,  use  a  sharp  modeling 
knife  and  carefully  trim  away  the  spinner  cone 
where the propeller comes in contact with it.

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Screw

installing the plastic bomb

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Machine screw

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Bomb

100 mm

BALANCING

1.  It  is  critical  that  your  airplane  be  balanced 

correctly.  Improper  balance  will  cause  your 
plane to lose control and crash.

    THE  CENTER  OF  GRAVITY  IS  LOCATED 

100mm  BACK  FROM  THE  LEADING  EDGE 
OF THE WING, AT THE FUSELAGE.

2.   Mount the wing to the fuselage. Using a couple 

of  pieces  of  masking  tape,  place  them  on  the 
top  side  of  the  wing  100mm  back  from  the 
leading edge, at the fuselage sides.

3.  Turn  the  airplane  upside  down.  Place  your 

fingers  on  the  masking  tape  and  carefully  lift 
the plane.

4.  If the nose of the plane falls, the plane is nose 

heavy.  To  correct  this  first  move  the  battery 
pack  further  back  in  the  fuselage.  If  this  is  not 
possible  or  does  not  correct  it,  stick  small 
amounts  of  lead  weight  on  the  fuselage  under 
the  horizontal  stabilizer.  If  the  tail  of  the  plane 
falls,  the  plane  is  tail  heavy.  To  correct  this, 
move the battery and receiver forward or if this 
is  not  possible,  stick  weight  into  the  firewall. 
When  balanced  correctly,  the  airplane  should 
sit level or slightly nose down when you lift it up 
with your fingers. 

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12mm 

Aileron Control

12mm 

12mm 

Elevator Control

Rudder Control

30mm 

30mm 

Flap Control

15mm 

 Ailerons  : 12mm up 

12mm down

 Elevator : 12mm up 

12mm down

 Rudder  : 30mm right  30mm left
 Flap 

: 15mm down 

FLIGHT PREPARATION PRE FLIGHT CHECK

1. Completely charge your transmitter and receiver 

batteries  before your first day of flying.

2.    Check  every  bolt  and  every  glue  joint  in  your 

plane to ensure that everything is tight and well 
bonded.

3.   Double check the balance of the airplane 

4.   Check the control surface

5.    Check  the  receiver  antenna.  It  should  be  fully 

extended and not coiled up inside the fuselage.

6.   Properly balance the propeller.

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TOOLS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED.

•  Medium C/A glue
•  30 minute epoxy
•  6 minute epoxy
•  Hand or electric drill
•  Assorted drill bits
•  Modeling knife
•  Straight edge ruler
•  2 bender plier
•  Wire cutters
•  Masking tape
•  Thread lock
•  Paper towels
•  Rubbing alcohol

SUGGESTION 

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.

NOTE:

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. The 
THUNDERBOLT  P47  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.

SAFETY PRECAUTION:

•  This is not a toy
•  Be sure that no other flyers are using your radio 

frequency.

•  Do not smoke near fuel
•  Store  fuel  in  a  cool,  dry  place,  away  from 

children and pets.

•  Wear safety glasses.
•  The glow plug clip must be securely attached to 

the glow plug.

•  Do not flip the propeller with your fingers.
•  Keep loose clothing and wires away from the propeller.
•  Do not start the engine if people are near. Do not 

stand in line with the side of the propeller.

•  Make engine adjustments from behind the propeller 

only. Do not reach around the spinning propeller.

PREPARATIONS

Remove  the  tape  and  separate  the  ailerons 
from  the  wing  and  the  elevators  from  the  stab. 
Use  a  covering  iron  with  a  covering  sock  on 
high  heat  to  tighten  the  covering  if  necessary. 
Apply  pressure  over  sheeted  areas  to 
thoroughly bond the covering to the wood.

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INSTALLING THE THROTTLE PUSHROD HOUSING

1.  Place  the  engine  into  the  engine  mount  and 

align  it  properly  with  the  front  of  the  cowling. 
The distance from the firewall to the front of the 
engine thrust washer should 120mm.

  

  If your engine is equipped with a remote needle 

valve, we suggest installing it into the engine at 
this time.

2.  When satisfied with the alignment of the engine, 

use  a  pencil  and  mark  the  mounting  hole 
location  onto  the  firewall,  where  the  throttle 
pushrod will exit.

3.  Now, remove the engine. Using a 5mm drill bit, 

drill  holes  through  the  firewall  and  the  forward 
bulkhead at the marks made.

4.    Slide  the  pushrod  housing  through  the  hole  in 

the  firewall,  through  the  hole  in  the  forward 
bulkhead, and into the servo compartment.

5.  Apply  a  couple  of  drops  of  thin  C/A  to  the 

pushrod housing where it exits the firewall and 
where  it  passes  through  the  forward  bulkhead. 
This will secure the housing in place.

6. Using a modeling knife, cut off the nylon pushrod 

housing 26mm in front of the servo tray.

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INSTALLING THE ENGINE

   Locate the long piece of wire used for the throttle 

pushrod.  One  end  of  the  wire  has  been 
pre-bend  in  to  a  "Z"  bend  at  the  factory.  This 
"Z"  bend  should  be  inserted  into  the  throttle 
arm of the engine when the engine is fitted onto 
the engine mount. Fit the engine to the engine 
mount using the screws provided.

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120mm

KIT CONTENTS: We have organized the parts as they come out of the box for better identification 
during assembly. We recommend that you regroup the parts in  the same manner. This will ensure you 
have all of parts required before you begin assembly

AIR FRAME ASSEMBLIES

.  (2)  Wing halves with ailerons
.  (1)  Fuselage with canopy
.  (1)  Horizontal stabilizer with elevator halves
.  (1)  Vertical stabilizer with rudder
.  (1)  Cowling
.  (1)  Decal sheet 
.  (1)  Instruction manual

MAIN GEAR  ASSEMBLY

.  (2)  Main gear  
.  (2)  5mm x 45mm machine screw
.  (2)  Collar
.  (2)  75mm diameter wheel
.  (8)  2mm x 10mm wood screw
.  (2)  Wooden plate
.  (4)  Nylon collar
.  (4)  3mm x 6mm machine screw
.  (4)  6mm flat washer
.  (1)  Set of alxe
.  (2)  Plastic plate

TAIL GEAR  ASSEMBLY

.  (1)  Tail gear
.  (1)  25mm diameter wheel
.  (2)  Wheel collar
.  (2)  Plastic clasp
.  (2)  2mm x 16mm  wood screw

ELEVATOR CONTROL SYSTEM

.  (2)  Control horn
.  (2)   M2 metal  clevises
.  (2)  Silicone tube
.  (1)  Nylon snap keepper
.  (4)  2mm x 20mm wood screw
.  (1)  Domino
.  (1)  1.7mm x 100mm metal pushrod

RUDDER CONTROL SYSTEM

.  (1)  Control horn
.  (1)   M2 metal  clevises
.  (1)  Silicone tube
.  (1)  Nylon snap keepper
.  (2)  2mm x 30mm screw

AILERON CONTROL SYSTEM

.  (4)  Control horn
.  (4)   M2 metal  clevises
.  (4)  Silicone tube
.  (4)  Nylon snap keepper
.  (8)  2mm x 30mm screw
.  (16) 2mm x 10mm wood screw
.  (4)  1.7mm x 180mm metal pushrod

MOTOR MOUNT ASSEMBLY

.  (1)  Engine mount
.  (4)  4mm x 25mm screw
.  (4)  4mm flat washer
.  (4)  8mm flat washer
.  (4)  4mm x 30mm screw
.  (4)  4mm flat washer
.  (8)  Nut

THROTTLE CONTROL SYSTEM

.  (1)  1.3mm x 600mm wire
.  (1)  3.5mm x 350mm nylon housing
.  (1)   Metal connector 

FUEL TANK

.  (1)  Nylon fuel tank
.  (1)  Metal clunk
.  (1)  Pre - assembled stopper w/ 3 tube

MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS

.  (1) Aluminum dihedral 
.  (4)  Wing screw
.  (2)  4mm  x 30mm nylon screw
.  (4)  2,6mm  x 10mm wood screw
.  (1)  Wood plate
.  (1)  Plastic part
.  (4)  Wood
.  (3)  1.7mm x 700mm metal pushrod
.  (1)  Plastic plate
.  (1)  Wooden plate
.  (2)  Wood plate
.  (4)  Aluminum strap
.  (8)  3mm  x 10mm wood screws
.  (8)  Nut
.  (8)  Flat Washer
.  (1)  Spinner

KIT CONTENTS

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INSTALLING THE VERTICAL STABILIZER

     Repeat step 1 - step 5 from the installing aileron 

for the installing rudder.

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ENGINE INSTALLATION
Installing the engine mount

Install the engine mount using 4 screw 4mm x 25mm

2.  Set  the  tail  wheel  assembly  in  place  on  the 

plywood plate.

3.  Drill 2,6mm pilot holes through the plywood plate.

4.  Secure the tail wheel bracket in place using two 

3mm x 12mm screw.

5.    Align  the  tail  wheel  wire  so  that  the  wire  is 

parallel with the bottom of the rudder. 

INSTALLING THE TAIL WHEEL

1.  Using  the  knife  cut  away  the  wood  from  the 

bottom  of  the  rudder  and  slide  the  two  nylon 
clasps  into  the  slot.  Using  C.A  glue  the  nylon 
clasps  as shown.

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Wheel

Collar

INSTALLING THE AILERON LINKAGES

1. Working with the aileron linkage for now, thread 

one  nylon  clevis  at  least  14  turns  onto  one  of 
the 2mm x 180mm threaded wires.

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8.  Insert  the  90  degree  bend  down  through  the 

hole  in  the  servo  arm.  Install  one  nylon  snap 
keeper  over  the  wire  to  secure  it  to  the  arm. 
Install  the  servo  arm  retaining  screw  and 
remove the masking tape from the aileron.

9.  Repeat  step  #  4  -  #  8  to  install  the  second 

aileron  linkage.  After  both  linkages  are 
completed,  connect  both  of  the  aileron  servo 
leads  using  a  Y-harness  you  have  purchased 
separately.

Silicone Tube

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3.    Place  the  servo  into  the  servo  tray.  Center  the 

servo within the tray and drill 1,6mm pilot holes 
through  the  block  of  wood  for  each  of  the  four 
mounting screws provided with the servo.

Remove the covering

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INSTALLING THE AILERON SERVOS

1.   Install  the  rubber  grommets  and  brass  eyelets 

onto the aileron servo.

2.  Using  a  modeling  knife,  remove  the  covering 

from over the pre-cut servo arm exit hole on the 
aileron  servo  tray  /  hatch.  This  hole  will  allow 
the  servo  arm  to  pass  through  when  installing 
the  aileron pushrods.

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5.  Place  the  aileron  servo  tray  /  hatch  into  the 

servo  box  on  the  bottom  of  the  wing  and  drill 
1,6mm  pilot  holes  through  the  tray  and  the 
servo box for each of the four mounting screws. 
Secure  the  servo  tray  in  place  using  the 
mounting screws provided ( 2mm x 12mm ).

6.  Repeat  step  #  2  -  #  5  to  install  the  second 

aileron servo in the opposite wing half.

3. Repeat step # 1 - # 2 to install the control horn 

on the opposite aileron.

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2.  Attach the clevis to the outer hole in the control 

horn. Install a silicone tube on the clevis.

3.    Locate  one  nylon  servo  arm,  and  using  wire 

cutters, remove all but one of the arms. Using a 
2mm drill bit, enlarge the third hole out from the 
center  of  the  arm  to  accommodate  the  aileron 
pushrod wire.

4.  Plug  the  aileron  servo  into  the  receiver  and 

center the servo. Install the servo arm onto the 
servo. The  servo  arm  should  be  perpendicular 
to the servo and point toward the middle of the 
wing.

5.    Center  the  aileron  and  hold  it  in  place  using  a 

couple of pieces of masking tape.

6.  With  the  aileron  and  aileron  servo  centered, 

carefully  place  a  mark  on  the  aileron  pushrod 
wire where it crosses the hole in the servo arm.

7.    Using  pliers,  carefully  make  a  90  degree  bend 

down  at  the  mark  made.  Cut  off  the  excess 
wire, leaving about 4mm beyond the bend.

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4.  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,  remove  the 
masking  tape  and  the  servo  lead  from  the 
thread.

Servo lead

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INSTALLING THE CONTROL HORNS

1.  One aileron  control horn in positioned  on each 

aileron.  Using  a  ruler  and  a  pen,  locate  and 
mark  the  location  of  the  control  horn.  It  should     
be mounted on the bottom side of the aileron at 
the  leading  edge,  IN  LINE  with  the  aileron 
pushrod.

2.  Drill  two  holes  through  the  aileron  using  the 

control  horn  as  a  guide  and  screw  the  control 
horn in place. 

RIGHT

WRONG

INSTALLING THE CONTROL HORNS for flap

        Repeat  step  #1  -  #3  from  installing  the  control 

horn  for  aileron  to  install  the  control  horn  for 
flap. 

INSTALLING THE flap LINKAGE

      Repeat step #1 - #9 from installing the aileron 

linkage to install the flap linkage.

Wing span: 1623mm (63.9 inches)

Length: 1410mm (55.51 inches)

Weight: 3500gr - 4000gr

Engine: 61 two stroke - 91 four stroke

Radio: 6 channel / 8 servos standard 

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The Thunderbolt P47 was perhaps the greatest of world war II in terms of all - 

round performance and capability. Phoenix Model has recreated a 2C - 60 class 

engine (or 4c 91 class). It was designed with the latest laser cut technology and 

every detail of the airplane has been carefully made. Quality wood construction - 

Covered with ORACOVER  (ultracote) Factory painted cowl - 95% almost ready 

to fly. Most hardware included and all replacement parts are available.

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95% PRE - BUILT
ALMOST READY TO FLY

95% PRE - BUILT
ALMOST READY TO FLY

INSTALLING THE AILERONS

1.  Test fit the ailerons to the wing with the hinges. 

If  the  hinges  don’t  remain  centered,  stick  a  pin 
through  the  middle  of  the  hinge  to  hold  it  in 
position.

TEMPORARY PIN

TO KEEP HINGE

CENTERED

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CA glue

2.  Apply six drops of thin CA to the top and bottom 

of each hinge. Do not use CA accelerator. After 
the  CA  has  fully  hardened,  test  the  hinges  by 
pulling on the aileron.

INSTALLING THE HORIZONTAL STABILIZER

1.  Using a modeling knife, cut away the covering from 

the fuselage for the stabilizer and remove it.

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2.  Remove the covering from the stabilizer.

When cutting through the covering to remove it, 
cut  with  only  enough  pressure  to  only  cut 
through  the  covering  it's  self.  Cutting  into  the 
balsa structure may weaken it. This could lead 
to possible failure during flight.

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3.   Test the position of the elevator and adjust it as 

shown.

4.    When  you  are  sure  that  everything  is  aligned 

correctly,  mix  up  a  generous  amount  of  30 
minute epoxy. Apply a thin layer to the  bottom 
and  to  the  top  of  the  stabilizer  mounting  area 
and to the stabilizer mounting platform sides in 
the  fuselage.  Insert  the  stabilizer  in  place  and 
re-align. 

Double 

check 

all 

of 

your 

measurements one more time before the epoxy 
cures.  Remove  any  excess  epoxy  using  a 
paper  towel  and  rubbing  alcohol  and  hold  the 
stabilizer in place with T-pins or masking tape.

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5.  After  the  epoxy  has  fully  cured,  remove  the 

masking  tape  or  T-pins  used  to  hold  the 
stabilizer in place and carefully inspect the glue 
joints.  Use  more  epoxy  to  fill  in  any  gaps  that 
were  not  filled  previously  and  clean  up  the 
excess using a paper towel and rubbing alcohol.

6. Repeat step 1 - step 2 from the installing aileron 

for the installing elevator.

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Spring

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250mm

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Machine screw

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Plastic screw

5.  Secure the wing to the fuselage using the plastic 

screws.

 

INSTALLING THE LANDING GEAR

1.  Landing air retract.

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Collar

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Plastic collar

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4.  Install the tube to the air retract.

3.  Prepare the air tube.

8.  Secure the air retract to the wing.

9.  Install the window using the plastic collar.

6.  Glue the plastic part by C.A glue.

10.  Make  the  same  way  for  install  the  second 

landing gear.

5.  Remove the covering.

7.  Pull out the air tube through the wing section.

2.  Install and secure the retract gear into the wing.

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Metal connector

Zip tie

1. Install the servo to the fuselage.

2. The air valve.

3. Attach the air valve to the servo.

4. Install the air tank.

INSTALLING THE CONTROL AIR SYSTEM

LATERAL BALANCE

       

After  you  have  balanced  a  plane  on  the  C.G. 

You  should  laterally  balance  it.  Doing  this  will 
help the airplane track straighter

1. Turn  the  airplane  upside  down. Attach  one  loop 

of  heavy  string  to  the  engine  crankshaft  and 
one to the tail wheel wire. With the wings level, 
carefully lift the airplane by the string. This may 
require two people to make it easier.

2.  If one  side  of the wing  fall, that side  is heavier 

than  the  opposite. Add  small  amounts  of  lead 
weight  to  the  bottom  side  of  the  lighter  wing 
half's  wing  tip.  Follow  this  procedure  until  the 
wing stays level when you lift the airplane.

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CONTROL THROWS

1.  We highly recommend setting up a plane using 

the control throws listed.

2.   The  control  throws  should  be  measured  at  the 

widest point of each control surface.

3.    Check  to  be  sure  the  control  surfaces  move  in 

the correct directions.

Содержание Thunderbolt P47

Страница 1: ...rms of all round performance and capability Phoenix Model has recreated a 2C 60 class engine or 4c 91 class It was designed with the latest laser cut technology and every detail of the airplane has been carefully made Quality wood construction Covered with ORACOVER ultracote Factory painted cowl 95 almost ready to fly Most hardware included and all replacement parts are available I n s t r u c t i...

Страница 2: ......

Страница 3: ...rn 2 M2 metal clevises 2 Silicone tube 1 Nylon snap keepper 4 2mm x 20mm wood screw 1 Domino 1 1 7mm x 100mm metal pushrod RUDDER CONTROL SYSTEM 1 Control horn 1 M2 metal clevises 1 Silicone tube 1 Nylon snap keepper 2 2mm x 30mm screw AILERON CONTROL SYSTEM 4 Control horn 4 M2 metal clevises 4 Silicone tube 4 Nylon snap keepper 8 2mm x 30mm screw 16 2mm x 10mm wood screw 4 1 7mm x 180mm metal pus...

Страница 4: ...hese chemicals come in contact with the colors on the covering and the plastic parts SAFETY PRECAUTION This is not a toy Be sure that no other flyers are using your radio frequency Do not smoke near fuel Store fuel in a cool dry place away from children and pets Wear safety glasses The glow plug clip must be securely attached to the glow plug Do not flip the propeller with your fingers Keep loose ...

Страница 5: ... the tray and the servo box for each of the four mounting screws Secure the servo tray in place using the mounting screws provided 2mm x 12mm 6 Repeat step 2 5 to install the second aileron servo in the opposite wing half 6 7 4 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 remove...

Страница 6: ... arm and using wire cutters remove all but one of the arms Using a 2mm drill bit enlarge the third hole out from the center of the arm to accommodate the aileron pushrod wire 4 Plug the aileron servo into the receiver and center the servo Install the servo arm onto the servo The servo arm should be perpendicular to the servo and point toward the middle of the wing 5 Center the aileron and hold it ...

Страница 7: ... 1 Landing air retract 16 Collar 21 15 4 Install the tube to the air retract 3 Prepare the air tube 6 Glue the plastic part by C A glue 5 Remove the covering 7 Pull out the air tube through the wing section 2 Install and secure the retract gear into the wing ...

Страница 8: ...ollar 8 Secure the air retract to the wing 9 Install the window using the plastic collar 10 Make the same way for install the second landing gear 25 26 27 Metal connector Zip tie 1 Install the servo to the fuselage 2 The air valve 3 Attach the air valve to the servo 4 Install the air tank INSTALLING THE CONTROL AIR SYSTEM ...

Страница 9: ...e epoxy Apply a thin layer to the bottom and to the top of the stabilizer mounting area and to the stabilizer mounting platform sides in the fuselage Insert the stabilizer in place and re align Double check all of your measurements one more time before the epoxy cures Remove any excess epoxy using a paper towel and rubbing alcohol and hold the stabilizer in place with T pins or masking tape 32 33 ...

Страница 10: ... 2 6mm pilot holes through the plywood plate 4 Secure the tail wheel bracket in place using two 3mm x 12mm screw 5 Align the tail wheel wire so that the wire is parallel with the bottom of the rudder INSTALLING THE TAIL WHEEL 1 Using the knife cut away the wood from the bottom of the rudder and slide the two nylon clasps into the slot Using C A glue the nylon clasps as shown 40 41 Wheel Collar ...

Страница 11: ...he front of the engine thrust washer should 120mm If your engine is equipped with a remote needle valve we suggest installing it into the engine at this time 2 When satisfied with the alignment of the engine use a pencil and mark the mounting hole location onto the firewall where the throttle pushrod will exit 3 Now remove the engine Using a 5mm drill bit drill holes through the firewall and the f...

Страница 12: ... silicon sealer to the forward area of the tank where it exits the fuselage behind the engine mounting box and to the rear of the tank at the forward bulkhead 45 CA glue To carburator To muffler To vent Tube 46 SERVO INSTALLATION INSTALLING THE FUSELAGE SERVOS 1 Install the rubber grommets and brass collets into the elevator rudder and throttle servos Test fit the servos into the servo tray Trim t...

Страница 13: ...necessary Center both elevator halves and hold them in place using a couple of pieces of masking tape 12 With the elevator halves and elevator servo centered carefully place a mark on the elevator pushrod wire where it crosses the hole in the servo arm 51 Metal domino INSTALLING THE RUDDER PUSHROD 1 Locate the pushrod exit slot on the right of the fuselage 2 Carefully cut away the covering materia...

Страница 14: ...c and a rotary sanding drum attachment 2 Plug the throttle servo into the receiver and turn on the radio system Check to ensure that the throttle servo output shaft is moving in the correct direction When the throttle stick is moved forward from idle to full throttle the throttle barrel should also open and close using this motion If not reverse the direction of the servo using the transmitter 3 S...

Страница 15: ...ive foam to protect them from vibration Use a rubber band or masking tape to hold the foam in place 3 Position the battery pack and receiver behind the fuel tank Use the two light plywood pieces placed over the battery and receiver and glue to the fuselage sides to hold the battery and receiver securely in place Use 15mm triangle pieces glued between the fuselage sides and the plywood pieces to re...

Страница 16: ... correct it stick small amounts of lead weight on the fuselage under the horizontal stabilizer If the tail of the plane falls the plane is tail heavy To correct this move the battery and receiver forward or if this is not possible stick weight into the firewall When balanced correctly the airplane should sit level or slightly nose down when you lift it up with your fingers 14 LATERAL BALANCE After...

Страница 17: ...r plane to ensure that everything is tight and well bonded 3 Double check the balance of the airplane 4 Check the control surface 5 Check the receiver antenna It should be fully extended and not coiled up inside the fuselage 6 Properly balance the propeller 15 95 PRE BUILT ALMOST READY TO FLY 95 PRE BUILT ALMOST READY TO FLY CONTROL THROWS 1 We highly recommend setting up a plane using the control...

Страница 18: ...s at the slowest possible speed Switch on the transmitter Switch off the transmitter Check that the transmitter batteries have adequate power Switch off the receiver Switch on the receiver ALWAYS take off into the wind Check that the wings are correctly fitted to the fuselage If the model does not respond correctly to the controls land it as soon as possible and correct the fault Empty the fuel ta...

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