1 p-47 thunderbolt ep arf specifications: ● wing span: 41.75 inches (1060mm) ● wing area: 275 square inches (17.75dm 2 ) ● length: 38.5 inches (978mm) ● weight rtf: 27 - 30 ounces (765 - 850gr) ● wing loading: 14 - 16 ounces/square foot (43 - 48 gr/sqdm) ● functions: ailerons, elevator, rudder and t...
2 table of contents this r/c airplane is not a toy! If misused or abused, it can cause serious bodily injury and/or damage to property. Fly only in open areas and preferably at a dedicated r/c flying site. We suggest having a qualified instructor carefully inspect your airplane before its first flig...
3 thank you for purchasing the wattage p-47 thunderbolt ep arf. We're confident that the quality of your new airplane meets and even exceeds your expectations. Before completing the final assembly of your new airplane, please carefully read through this instruction manual in its entirety. Doing so w...
4 this section describes our recommendations to help you in deciding which types of accessories to purchase for your new p-47 thunderbolt ep arf. Please read through this entire section very carefully. We have provided you with recommendations that, if followed, will result in a great flying airplan...
5 please read and understand the warnings listed in this section. Make sure to read any and all warnings included in the packaging with your battery, too. If used improperly, lithium polymer batteries can be very dangerous, so please follow these warnings and suggestions at all times. Warnings and s...
6 pro tip ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦warning✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ the airframe comes with panel lines drawn on it from the factory with permanent ink. Do not use any harsh solvents to clean the airframe, such as acetone. Harsh solvents will dissolve the ink and destroy the panel lines. It is okay to use rubbing alcohol or mild c...
7 we have organized the parts as they come out of the box for easier identification during assembly. Before you begin assembly, group the parts as we list them below. This will ensure that you have all of the parts before you begin assembly and it will also help you become familiar with each part. I...
8 ❑ kwik bond 5 minute epoxy ❑ excel modeling knife ❑ ruler ❑ pencil ❑ 220 grit sandpaper w/sanding block ❑ (1) left wing panel w/aileron ❑ (1) right wing panel w/aileron ❑ (1) composite-reinforced balsa wing joiner ❑ masking tape ❑ paper towels ❑ rubbing alcohol ❑ nhp epoxy mixing sticks ❑ nhp epox...
9 ☞ if the wing joiner does not fit properly, use 220 grit sandpaper with a sanding block to lightly sand the wing joiner, until you are satisfied with the fit. ❑ test-fit the wing joiner into each wing panel. It should slide easily into each wing panel, up to the centerline you drew. ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦impor...
10 ❑ mix a generous amount of 5 minute epoxy and apply a thin layer to the exposed half of the wing joiner, the inside of the wing joiner box in the second wing panel, and the entire surface of both root ribs. Make sure to use enough epoxy to fill any gaps. ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦important✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ it is of the u...
11 step 2: aligning the belly pan ❑ cut a hole in the bottom of the belly pan to access the wing hold- down screw. Position the hole on the centerline of the belly pan, 5/8" in front of the back edge. ❑ with the wing installed onto the fuselage, position the belly pan onto the wing. When lined up pr...
12 ❑ kwik bond 5 minute epoxy ❑ excel modeling knife ❑ ruler ❑ pencil ❑ builder's triangle ❑ 220 grit sandpaper w/sanding block ❑ (1) horizontal stabilizer w/elevator halves ❑ (1) vertical stabilizer w/rudder ❑ masking tape ❑ paper towels ❑ rubbing alcohol ❑ nhp epoxy mixing sticks ❑ nhp epoxy mixin...
13 ❑ when you are satisfied that the stabilizer is square to the wing, draw a couple of marks on each side of the front of the stabilizer where it and the fuselage sides meet, then use a couple of small pieces of masking tape to hold the stabilizer firmly in place and aligned. ❑ with the stabilizer ...
14 step 3: aligning and mounting the vertical stabilizer ❑ remove the rudder from the vertical stabilizer and set it aside. ❑ push the vertical stabilizer down into the mounting slot. To align it properly, the trailing edge of the stabilizer should be even with the back edge of the fuselage and the ...
15 ❑ push one t-pin through the center of three c/a-style aileron hinges, as shown. ☞ the t-pin will keep the hinges centered while you are hinging the aileron. ❑ slide one hinge into each hinge slot in one aileron, making sure that you push each hinge in up to the t-pin. ☞ don't glue the hinges int...
16 step 3: installing the tail wheel assembly ❑ measure 3/4" up from the bottom of the rudder (at the leading edge) and drill a 1/16" diameter hole for the tail wheel wire. ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦important✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ make sure to drill the hole perpendicular to the leading edge and be careful not to drill out throu...
17 pro tip ❑ install the rubber grommets and brass collets onto one aileron servo, making sure to install the collets with the flanges toward the bottom of the servo, then plug a 12" servo extension lead to the servo lead. Step 1: installing the aileron servos ❑ pull the servo lead through the wing ...
18 ❑ install the control horn and backplate, using two m2 x 14mm machine screws, being careful not to overtighten them. ❑ thread one nylon clevis onto the pushrod wire and snap the clevis into the outermost hole in the control horn. ☞ hold the pushrod wire with a pair of pliers to prevent it from tu...
19 ❑ position one nylon control horn onto the bottom of one elevator half, then mark the locations of the mounting holes. When aligned properly, the centerline of the control horn should be 7/8" out from the inside edge of the elevator half (at the hinge line) and the clevis attachment holes should ...
20 ❑ slide the adjustable servo connector/servo horn assembly over the plain end of the pushrod wire, then attach the servo horn to the servo, making sure that the servo horn is centered and points toward the middle of the fuselage. ❑ double-check that both elevator halves are centered, then careful...
21 ❑ remove the masking tape from the rudder and double-check that the servo horn and rudder are still centered. If the rudder is not centered, adjust the clevis until it is. Move the rudder right and left several times to ensure that the linkage assembly does not bind. It should operate smoothly in...
22 ❑ install the propeller adapter onto your motor. ☞ so that the dummy radial engine and the cowling will line up with the spinner backplate when it's installed later, the front of the propeller adapter should be 3/4" in front of the motor plate. Step 1b: installing a brushless outrunner motor ❑ sl...
23 step 3: installing the cowling ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦important✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ before lining up the cowling and drilling the pilot holes for the cowling mounting screws in the next few procedures, look carefully at the inside of the cowling mounting flange on the fuselage. You will notice three reinforced cowling mo...
24 you'll need the following parts from the kit: section 13: landing gear installation ❑ (2) prebent landing gear wires ❑ (2) main gear wheels ❑ (2) plastic landing gear strut covers ❑ (2) nylon mounting straps ❑ (4) m2 x 8mm wood screws ❑ (2) wheel collars w/grub screws ❑ (2) u-shaped plastic strap...
25 ❑ cut one u-shaped plastic strap in half so that you have two separate straps. ❑ repeat the previous procedures to install the second landing gear strut cover onto the other landing gear wire. ❑ working with one landing gear strut cover, line up the strut cover on the outside of the landing gear ...
26 step 2: installing the electronic speed control ❑ connect your esc to your motor, being careful that the polarity is correct. Make sure to use heat-shrink tubing to insulate any solder joints that you make. ❑ mount your esc to the side of the fuselage, in front of the forward bulkhead, using a pi...
27 ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦important✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ it is critical that your airplane be balanced correctly. Improper balance will cause your airplane to lose control and crash! Center of gravity location: 2-3/4" - 3" (70mm-76mm) back from the leading edge of the wing, measured at the fuselage sides. ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦warning✦ ✦...
28 section 17: preflight check and safety ● check the operation of the throttle. To do this, do the following: a) plug the flight battery into the esc and turn on the radio system. ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦warning✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ do not turn the receiver on unless the transmitter is turned on first. Always turn the transm...
29 we stock a complete line of replacement parts for your p-47 thunderbolt ep arf. Listed below are the replacement parts that are available along with their respective part numbers for easy ordering convenience. We suggest ordering directly from your local dealer. If your dealer does not stock watt...
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