WATT AGE P-47 Thunderbolt EP ARF Assembly Instruction Manual - page 6
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✦WARNING✦
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✦ 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 cleaners, such as Windex
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to clean the airframe when needed.
The covering material used on the P-47 Thunderbolt EP ARF is real iron-on, heat-shrink covering material. It is possible with heat
and humidity changes that the covering on your airplane may wrinkle or sag. This trait is inherent in all types of heat-shrink material.
To remove any wrinkles that might be visible you will need to use a heat-sealing covering iron.
Follow this simple procedure to remove the wrinkles:
❑ Plug in and turn on the sealing iron to the medium-high temperature setting. Allow the sealing iron to heat up for approximately
5 - 7 minutes.
❑ After the sealing iron has reached temperature, lightly apply the sealing iron to the wrinkled section of the covering. Move the
sealing iron slowly over the wrinkled section until the covering tightens and the wrinkles disappear.
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✦ You will notice that the color of the covering will darken when it is heated. When the covering cools back down,
it will return to its normal color.
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If the color layer smears from any of the seams the temperature of the sealing iron is too hot. Turn the temperature dial down
and wait about 5 minutes for the sealing iron to adjust to the lower temperature. You can remove any excess color streaks using a
paper towel soaked with a small quantity of rubbing alcohol.
We do not suggest storing your airplane in an extremely hot environment (like the back of your car in direct sunlight)
for any length of time. The extreme heat could distort the molded plastic fuselage and/or cause the covering material to wrinkle
and possibly damage the fragile components of the radio system, ESC or flight battery.
❑ Kwik Bond Thin C/A # 887500
❑ Kwik Bond Thick C/A # 887510
❑ Kwik Bond 5 Minute Epoxy # 887560
❑ Kwik Bond C/A Debonder # 887545
❑ Pacer Formula 560 Canopy Glue # 339176
❑ Wilhold Silicon Sealant
❑ #1 Phillips Head Screwdriver
❑ 1.5mm Hex Wrench
❑ Wire Cutters
❑ Needle Nose Pliers
❑ Adjustable Wrench
❑ Excel Modeling Knife # 692801
❑ Scissors
❑ Electric Drill
❑ Assorted Drill Bits
❑ Ernst Airplane Stand # 223977
❑ Ruler
❑ Pencil
❑ Dubro T-Pins # 567677
❑ Rotary Tool w/Cutting Disc & Sanding Drum
❑ Builder's Triangle
❑ 220 Grit Sandpaper w/Sanding Block
❑ Masking Tape
❑ Paper Towels
❑ Wax Paper
❑ Rubbing Alcohol
❑ NHP Epoxy Mixing Sticks # 864204
❑ NHP Epoxy Mixing Cups # 864205
❑ Global Heat Gun # 360920
❑ Global Heat-Sealing Iron # 360900
❑ K&S 30 Watt Soldering Iron # 598120
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❑ Solder
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❑ Heat-Shrink Tubing (Assorted Sizes)
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SECTION 3: TOOLS AND SUPPLIES REQUIRED
The tools and supplies listed below will be necessary to finish the assembly of your P-47 Thunderbolt EP ARF. We suggest having
these items on hand before beginning assembly.
SECTION 4: A NOTE ABOUT COVERING