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ASSEMBLY MANUAL
WWW.SEAGULLMODELS.COM
THUNDERBOLT
P47G
SNAFU 60 ARF
" Graphics and specifications may change without notice " .
MS: 207
Specifications:
Wingspan---------------63.0 in (160 cm).
ALMOST
Wing area----------------728.5 sq.in (47.0 sq.dm).
Weight-------------------9.3 - 9.9 lbs (4.2 - 4.5 kg).
READY TO FLY
Length-------------------51.8 in (131.5cm).
Engine-------------------0.61 - 0.91 cu.in----2 stroke.
...................................0.91- 1.00 cu.in----4 stroke.
....................................15cc gasoline engine .
Radio--------------------6 channels with 9 servos.
Electric conversion: Optional.
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  • Page 1 ASSEMBLY MANUAL WWW.SEAGULLMODELS.COM THUNDERBOLT P47G SNAFU 60 ARF “ Graphics and specifications may change without notice “ . MS: 207 Specifications: Wingspan---------------63.0 in (160 cm). ALMOST Wing area----------------728.5 sq.in (47.0 sq.dm). Weight-------------------9.3 - 9.9 lbs (4.2 - 4.5 kg). READY TO FLY Length-------------------51.8 in (131.5cm).

  • Page 2: In The Box

    You will find that most of the work has been done for you already. The motor mount has been fitted and the hinges are pre-installed. Flying the P47 SNAFU is simply a joy. This instruction manual is designed to help you build a great flying earoplane. Please read this manual throughly before starting assembly of your P47 SNAFU.

  • Page 3: Hinging Flap

    WWW.SEAGULLMODELS.COM HINGING THE FLAP. KIT CONTENTS. SEA207 P47 SNAFU Note : The control surfaces, including the ai- SEA20701 Fuselage lerons, elevators, and rudder, are prehinged SEA20702 Wing set with hinges installed, but the hinges are not glued in place. It is imperative that you prop-...

  • Page 4: Hinging The Aileron

    P47 SNAFU Instruction Manual. 4) Deflect the aileron and completely satu- 8) After both ailerons are securely hinged, rate each hinge with thin C/A glue. The ailer- firmly grasp the wing panel and aileron to ons front surface should lightly contact the make sure the hinges are securely glued and wing during this procedure.

  • Page 5: Hinging The Elevators

    WWW.SEAGULLMODELS.COM 5) Turn the wing panel over and deflect the aileron in the opposite direction from the opposite side. Apply thin C/A glue to each hinge, making sure that the C/A penetrates into both the aileron and wing panel. 6) Using C/A remover/debonder and a pa- per towel, remove any excess C/A glue that Hinge.

  • Page 6: Install Elevator Control Horn

    P47 SNAFU Instruction Manual. HINGING THE RUDDER. INSTALL FLAP CONTROL HORN. Glue the rudder hinges in place using Install the flap control horn using the the same techniques used to hinge the ai- same method as same as the aileron con- lerons.

  • Page 7: Installing Fuselage Servos

    WWW.SEAGULLMODELS.COM INSTALLING THE FUSELAGE SERVOS. Elevator fiberglass control horn. Because the size of servos differ, you may need to adjust the size of the precut opening in the mount. The notch in the sides of the mount allow the servo lead to pass through.

  • Page 8: Installing The Stopper Assembly

    P47 SNAFU Instruction Manual. INSTALLING THE SWITCH RECEIVER. Install the switch into the precut hole in the side, in the fuselage. 3/32” Hole. Switch. INSTALLING THE STOPPER ASSEMBLY. 1) Using a modeling knife, carefully cut off the rear portion of one of the 3 nylon tubes leaving 1/2”...

  • Page 9: Fuel Tank Installation

    WWW.SEAGULLMODELS.COM 7) Slide the fuel tank into the fuselage. Guide the lines from the tank through the hole in the firewall. 8) Use plywood template to hold in place the fuel tank with C/A glue to secure the fuel tank inside the fuselage. Vent tube.

  • Page 10: Engine Mount Installation

    P47 SNAFU Instruction Manual. MOUNTING THE ENGINE - 2 stroke. 1) Position the engine with the drive washer (145mm) forward of the firewall as shown. Blow through one of the lines to ensure the fuel lines have not become kinked inside the fuel tank compartment.
  • Page 11 WWW.SEAGULLMODELS.COM 4) On the fire wall has the location for the 8) Reinstall the servo horn by sliding the throttle pusshrod tube (pre-drill). connector over the pushrod wire. Center the throttle stick and trim and install the 5) Slide the pushrod tube in the firewall servo horn perpendicular to the servo and guide it through the fuel tank mount.
  • Page 12 P47 SNAFU Instruction Manual. Drill hole 3mm. Drill hole. C/A glue. Cut. Knife.
  • Page 13 WWW.SEAGULLMODELS.COM 2) While keeping the back edge of the cowl flush with the marks, 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 nearly the middle of the cowl opening.
  • Page 14 P47 SNAFU Instruction Manual. MOUNTING THE ENGINE 15cc. 1) Position the engine with the drive washer (145mm) forward of the firewall as shown. Pushrod wire. 145 mm 2) Use a pin drill and 4mm drill bit to drill a small indentation in the mount for the engine mounting screw.
  • Page 15 WWW.SEAGULLMODELS.COM COWLING. 1) Slide the fiberglass cowl over the en- gine and line up the back edge of the cowl with the marks you made on the fuselage then trim and cut as shown. 2) While keeping the back edge of the cowl flush with the marks, align the front of the cowl with the crankshaft of the engine.
  • Page 16 P47 SNAFU Instruction Manual. 145 mm 2) Use a pin drill and 4mm drill bit to drill a small indentation in the mount for the engine mounting screw. 3) Use a drill to drill the four holes in the engine mount rails.
  • Page 17 WWW.SEAGULLMODELS.COM 3x10mm Trim and cut. Needle valve. 3) Install the muffler and muffler extension onto the engine and make the cutout in the cowl for muffler clearance. Connect the fuel and pressure lines to the carburetor, muffler and fuel filler valve. Secure the cowl to fuse- lage using the M3x10mm screws.
  • Page 18 P47 SNAFU Instruction Manual. 2) Recommen the items necessary to in- stall the electric power conversion parts included with your model. - Model size: .75-.90 size models - Motor: 50mm 310 rev per volt - Propeller: 15x10 ~ 16x10 - ESC: 80A...

  • Page 19: Installing Propeller

    WWW.SEAGULLMODELS.COM M3x15mm Tie wraps. Epoxy Battery. 145 mm Balsa stick. INSTALLING THE PROPELLER. Epoxy 6) Attach the speed control to the side of the motor box using two-sided tape and tie wraps. Connect the appropriate leads from the speed control to the mo- tor.

  • Page 20: Installing Aileron Servos

    P47 SNAFU Instruction Manual. 3) Use drill bit in a pin vise to drill the mouting holes in the blocks. INSTALLING THE AILERON SERVOS. 4) Apply 2-3 drops of thin C/A to each of the mounting holes. Allow the C/A to cure without using accelerator.
  • Page 21 WWW.SEAGULLMODELS.COM 7) Apply 1-2 drops of thin C/A to each of the mounting tabs. Allow the C/A to cure without using accelerator. 9) Set the aileron hatch in place and use a C/A glue Phillips screw driver to install it with four wood screws.
  • Page 22 P47 SNAFU Instruction Manual. AILERON PUSHROD HORN INSTALLATION. 60mm Wing. Hex nut. M2 clevis. Fuel tubing. INSTALLING THE FLAP PUSHROD. Repeat the procedure for the aileron pushrod. 50mm C/A glue...
  • Page 23 WWW.SEAGULLMODELS.COM Flap. Hex nut. M2 clevis. Fuel tubing. INSTALLING RETRACTABLE LANDING GEAR. 1) Locate the items necessary to install the retractable landing gear as shown. C/A glue. M3x25mm 2) Install retractable landing gear at the Wing. Pen.

  • Page 24: Pushrod Installation

    P47 SNAFU Instruction Manual. Epoxy. Collar. Epoxy. Collar. RETRACTABLE LANDING GEAR SERVO - PUSHROD INSTALLATION. 1) Locate items necessary to install land- ing gear pushrod.
  • Page 25 WWW.SEAGULLMODELS.COM M3x10mm 30mm M3 clevis. M3 lock nut.
  • Page 26 P47 SNAFU Instruction Manual. Insert bomb onto the wings. Epoxy. Cut. Cut. Epoxy.

  • Page 27: Installing The Horizontal Stabilizer

    WWW.SEAGULLMODELS.COM Draw center line Epoxy. 2) Using a modeling knife, carefully re- move the covering at mounting slot of horizontal stabilizer ( both side of fuse- lage). 3) Slide the stabilizer into place in the precut slot in the rear of the fuselage. The stabilizer should be pushed firmly against the front of the slot.

  • Page 28: Installing Vertical Stabilizer

    P47 SNAFU Instruction Manual. 7) When you are sure that everything is aligned correctly, mix up a generous amount of 30 Minute Epoxy. Apply a thin layer to the top and bottom of the stabi- lizer mounting area and to the stabilizer mounting platform sides in the fuselage.
  • Page 29 WWW.SEAGULLMODELS.COM C/A glue. Fill Epoxy Hinge. 2) While holding the vertical stabilizer firmly in place, use a pen and draw a 4) When you are sure that everything is line on each side of the vertical stabilizer aligned correctly, mix up a generous where it meets the top of the fuselage.
  • Page 30 P47 SNAFU Instruction Manual. 2) Install the elevator control horn using the same method as with the aileron con- trol horns. 3) Position the elevator control horn on the both side of elevator. RUDDER PUSHROD HORN INSTALLATION. Elevator control horn.

  • Page 31: Mounting Tail Wheel

    WWW.SEAGULLMODELS.COM Screw. MOUNTING THE TAIL WHEEL. 1) Locate the items necessary to install tail gear. M2 clevis. Fuel tubing. Hex nut. Tail gear.
  • Page 32 P47 SNAFU Instruction Manual. Fuel tubing. M2 clevis. Hex nut. Insert fuel tank onto the wings. 3x13mm Cut. C/A glue. 3x15mm...
  • Page 33 WWW.SEAGULLMODELS.COM 3) Position the pilot figure on the canopy floor as show. Locate the oval shaped on the canopy floor and remove the cover- ing. Use epoxy to glue this into the base of the pilot figure and glue the cockpit panel in place with C/A glue, please see pictures as shown.

  • Page 34: Installing Antenna - Wing Gun

    P47 SNAFU Instruction Manual. APPLY THE DECALS. Remove covering to see hole. 1) If all the decals are precut and ready to stick. Please be certain the model is clean and free from oily fingerprints and dust. Position decal on the model where de- sired, using the photos on the box and aid in their location.

  • Page 35: Balancing

    WWW.SEAGULLMODELS.COM Epoxy. Epoxy. Wing bolt. ATTACHMENT WING- FUSELAGE. Attach the aluminium tube into fuselage. Wing tube. Wing bolt. BALANCING. 1) It is critical that your airplane be Insert two wing panels as pictures below. balanced correctly. Improper balance will cause your plane to lose control and crash.

  • Page 36: Control Throws

    P47 SNAFU Instruction Manual. 2) Mount the wing to the fuselage. Using *If possible, first attempt to balance the a couple of pieces of masking tape, place model by changing the position of the re- them on the bottom side of the wing ceiver battery and receiver.
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  • Page 38: Flight Preparation

    A) Plug in your radio system per the 2) Check every bolt and every manufacturer’s instructions and turn glue joint in the P47 SNAFU to en- everything on. sure that everything is tight and well B) Check the elevator first. Pull 3) Double check the balance of the back on the elevator stick.

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