Summary of thunderbolt p-47
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P-47 thunderbolt assembly manual.
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2 specifications wingspan: 39" (990mm) length: 32" (813mm) wing area: 260 sq in (16.8 sq dm) weight w/o battery: 18–21 oz (510–595 g) weight w/ battery: 21–26 oz (595–737 g) table of contents ........................................................2 specifications ......................................
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3 large replacement parts: efl6001 wing efl6002 fuselage efl6003 hatch efl6004 cowl efl6005 horizontal tail contents of kit/parts layout small replacement parts efl6006 hardware and pushrod set efl6007 landing gear set efl6008 bomb and pylon set efl6009 decal set eflm232 480 motor w/19t 0.5 module p...
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4 required radio equipment you will need a 3-channel or greater radio transmitter and micro receiver (at least 4-channel with optional rudder). You can choose from the equipment below including a complete radio system or separate receiver, crystal and servos when using your existing radio equipment....
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5 tools & equipment efla257 screwdriver, #0 phillips (or included with efla250) efla258 screwdriver, #1 phillips (or included with efla250) efla250 park flyer tool assortment, 5pc hobby knife drill drill bit: .050", 5/32" straight edge felt tipped pen razor saw sandpaper adhesives efla206 foam compa...
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6 optional sport outrunner brushless motor power system required equipment* this powerful optional power system is well suited for small field flying and “lightweight” airframe configurations (i.E. – no landing gear, no rudder, etc installed). Use with the included 10x8e prop and outrunner stick mou...
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7 optional high power outrunner brushless motor power system required equipment this powerful optional power system is well suited for large field flying and “full house” airframe configurations (i.E. - landing gear, rudder, etc. Installed). Use with the included 10x8e prop and outrunner stick mount...
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Before starting assembly before beginning the assembly of your p-47d thunderbolt, remove each part from its bag for inspection. Closely inspect the fuselage, hatch, wing and stabilizer for damage. If you find any damaged or missing parts, contact the place of purchase. Note on lithium polymer batteri...
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Horizon hobby, inc. Guarantees this kit to be free from defects in both material and workmanship at the date of purchase. This warranty does not cover any component parts damage by use or modification. In no case shall horizon hobby’s liability exceed the original cost of the purchased kit. Further, ...
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Wing preparation required parts • wing • servo (2) • y-harness • aileron pushrod (2) • landing gear screws (4) • 18mm x 20mm two-sided tape (2) required tools and adhesives • drill • drill bit: .050" • hobby knife • low-temperature hot glue • phillips screwdriver (small) 1. Use the radio system to e...
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3. Attach the y-harness to both servos. Route the single lead of the y-harness through the hole in the center of the wing. Hint: use tape to secure the servo leads to the y-harness so they won’t accidentally unplug. Note: if using a radio with the appropriate mixing capability, two 12" servo extensi...
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6. Test fit the wing covers. Trim around the landing gear and servo arm as necessary. Remove the backing from the two-sided tape on the covers. Carefully place the wing covers into position, pressing them against the wing to secure them. Hint: use clear tape to keep the servo lead and extension in t...
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7. Attach the “z” bend of the pushrod to the aileron servo arm. Use a hobby knife or .050" drill bit to ream out the servo arm if necessary to fit the pushrod. 8. Turn the radio system on and plug the y-harness lead into the receiver. Snap the clevis onto the control horn. Thread the clevis either i...
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Wing installation required parts • wing • fuselage • belly pan required tools and adhesives • phillips screwdriver 1. Place the wing onto the fuselage. Make sure to pass the y-harness lead through the opening in the fuselage. 2. Place the belly pan onto the wing and fuselage. The mounting plate at t...
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Stabilizer installation required parts • fuselage assembly • stabilizer w/elevators and hinges required tools and adhesives • sandpaper • hobby knife • foam-safe ca 1. Carefully remove any flashing from the opening in the fuselage for the stabilizer. 2. Remove the elevators and joiner wire with bush...
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4. Check the distance between each stabilizer tip and each wing tip. Move the stabilizer as necessary for alignment, making both distances equal. Also make sure the stabilizer is centered with equal amounts of the stabilizer on each side of the fuselage. Once you have confirmed proper alignment, use...
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5. Remove the stabilizer and cut a notch in the rudder to allow for the elevator joiner wire. 6. Place the joiner wire into the notch cut in the last step. Slide the stabilizer back into position. Check the alignment of the stabilizer, and then use foam safe ca to glue the stabilizer to the fuselage...
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7. Glue the joiner wire and hinges using foam-safe ca. 18.
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Optional rudder note: your p-47d thunderbolt has an option to make the rudder functional. This section covers the required steps for this option. You can skip this section if you do not want to use the optional rudder. Required parts • hinge (3) • control horn • fuselage assembly • control horn scre...
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2. Use a straight edge to draw a centerline on the front edge of the rudder. 3. Sand a bevel on the rudder back from the centerline as shown. 4. Cut slots for the three rudder hinges. The slots are near the top, near the bottom, and in the center. Use foam safe ca to install the hinges into the rudd...
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5. Install the control horn using the control horn backplate and the two control horn screws. 6. Cut three slots in the fin for the rudder hinges. Test the fit of the rudder to ensure the bevel and hinge gap allow for plenty of travel without binding. Once you have everything fit and moving freely, ...
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Radio installation required parts • receiver • servo (2) • clevis (2) • speed control • bullet connectors • fuselage assembly • rudder pushrod (13 3 / 4 ") • elevator pushrod (13 1 / 8 ") required tools and adhesives • drill • drill bit: .050" • low-temperature hot glue • hook and loop material note...
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2. Attach the 13 1 / 8 " elevator pushrod to the servo to be used for the elevator. Slide the pushrod into one of the tubes in the fuselage and check that it exits the fuselage on the side of the elevator horn. If not, use the other tube. 3. Test fit the elevator servo. Once fit, use low-temperature...
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5. Repeat steps 2 through 4 for the optional rudder servo. Use the 13 3 / 4 " pushrod when installing the rudder pushrod. 4. With the radio on, thread the clevis onto the elevator pushrod. Use a hobby knife or .050" drill bit to ream out the servo arm if necessary to fit the pushrod. Snap the clevis...
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Note: a small bend may be required in the rudder pushrod after it exits the fuselage to prevent the pushrod from binding when attached to the control horn. 6. Use the included hook and loop material to attach the receiver in the fuselage. Route the antenna wire out of the fuselage and to the tail of...
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7. Install the bullet connectors to the motor leads of your speed control. You can solder the speed control leads directly to the motor leads if you prefer. Connect the speed control to the receiver. Check that the motor rotates the correct direction when powered up. If not, reverse the motor leads....
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Stock motor installation required parts • propeller • assembled airframe • motor and gearbox required tools and adhesives • wrench • foam-safe ca note: this section covers installing the stock gearbox and motor. Skip to the next section if you have opted to install the optional outrunner motor. 1. C...
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2. Slide the gearbox fully onto the motor stick. Secure the gearbox using a 2mm x 10mm screw. 3. Remove the backing from the two-sided tape on the sides of the fuselage. Slide the cowling onto the fuselage, pressing it against the tape once you have confirmed proper alignment. 28.
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4. Attach the propeller using the lock nut and washer supplied. Tighten the lock nut only to hold the propeller on, as the hex will actually lock the motor shaft to the propeller. Do not over-tighten the lock nut. 5. Install the spinner onto the gearbox shaft by threading it into place. 29.
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Inrunner motor installation park 400 required parts • 11x7 propeller • assembled airframe • 10-tooth 0.5 module pinion gear • 65-tooth 0.5 module spur gear required tools and adhesives • wrench • foam-safe ca • drill • drill bit: 5/32" note: this section covers installing the stock gearbox and optio...
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Note: when installing your motor into the gearbox, it is very important that your gear mesh is set correctly and the gear’s mesh is smooth with no binding. This gearbox features multiple mounting holes so that you can ensure your gear mesh is correct depending on the motor and gear ratio you have ch...
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4. Check the motor stick to make sure it is secure in the fuselage. Apply foam-safe ca as necessary to make sure the motor stick is secure. 5. Slide the gearbox fully onto the motor stick. Secure the gearbox using a 2mm x 10mm screw. 32.
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6. Remove the backing from the two-sided tape on the sides of the fuselage. Slide the cowling onto the fuselage, pressing it against the tape once you have confirmed proper alignment. 7. Install the large hex to small hex adapter then the 11 x 7 propeller. Note: the propeller will have to drilled ou...
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8. Secure the propeller using the lock nut and washer supplied. Tighten the lock nut only to hold the propeller on, as the hex will actually lock the motor shaft to the propeller. Do not over-tighten the lock nut. 9. Install the spinner onto the gearbox shaft by threading it into place. 34.
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Outrunner motor installation required parts • propeller • outrunner motor mount required tools and adhesives • wrench • foam-safe ca note: this section covers installation of the optional park 400 or park 450 outrunner motor. If you have opted to install the supplied gearbox and motor, or inrunner b...
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2. Use a razor saw to carefully shorten the motor stick by 9/16" (15mm) if using the park 400 outrunner motor, or 1" (25mm) if using the park 450 outrunner motor. Note: due to possible variations in motor stick length, it is best to confirm the amount required to shorten the stick using your chosen ...
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4. Slide the outrunner motor mount fully onto the motor stick. Secure the mount using a 2mm x 10mm screw. 5. Remove the backing from the two-sided tape on the sides of the fuselage. Slide the cowling onto the fuselage, pressing it against the tape once you have confirmed proper alignment. 37.
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6. Slide the propeller adapter into position. Attach the propeller using the hardware from the motor. You may need to drill out or ream the prop mounting hole to fit the prop adapter. Tighten the spinner to hold the propeller on. 38.
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Final assembly required parts • battery pack • balancing clay • bomb w/pylon (2) • two-sided tape 5mm x 70mm (2) 1. Install the battery pack into the fuselage. Attach the canopy hatch to complete assembly. Note: use the included hook and loop material on the battery and fuselage if the battery does ...
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2. Turn the model over and place your fingertips in the recess in the wing. The model will rest level when balanced. Move the battery forward or backward in the fuse to achieve balance. If the battery is at its limits, use the supplied clay to weight either the nose or tail to achieve balance. 3. Th...
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1. Turn on the transmitter and receiver of your p-47d thunderbolt. Check the movement of the rudder using the transmitter. When the stick is moved right, the rudder should also move right. Reverse the direction of the servo at the transmitter if necessary. 2. Check the movement of the elevator with ...
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Range testing the radio 1. Before each flying session, be sure to range check your radio. This is accomplished by turning on your transmitter with the antenna collapsed. Turn on the receiver in your airplane. With your airplane on the ground and the engine running, you should be able to walk 30 pace...
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Before each flying session, be sure to range check your radio. See your radio manual for the recommended range and instructions for your radio system. Each radio manufacturer specifies different procedures for their radio systems. Next, start the motor. With the model securely anchored, check the ra...
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Notes notes 44.
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Notes notes 45.
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General 1) i will not fly my model aircraft in sanctioned events, air shows or model flying demonstrations until it has been proven to be airworthy by having been previously, successfully flight tested. 2) i will not fly my model higher than approximately 400 feet within 3 miles of an airport withou...
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3) at all flying sites a straight or curved line(s) must be established in front of which all flying takes place with the other side for spectators. Only personnel involved with flying the aircraft are allowed at or in front of the flight line. Intentional flying behind the flight line is prohibited...
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