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Max-Thrust P-47 Thunderbolt Assembly And Instruction Manual

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P-47 Thunderbolt
Sport Scale Model Aircraft
Assembly and Instruction Manual
Warning:
This radio controlled model is not a toy. It requires skill to fly and is not recommended for
the novice pilot. It should not be operated by children without the supervision of a suitably
experienced adult. Max-Thrust reserves the right to modify the specification of this model at
any time.
© Century UK Limited 2011. All rights reserved.

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  • Page 1 This radio controlled model is not a toy. It requires skill to fly and is not recommended for the novice pilot. It should not be operated by children without the supervision of a suitably experienced adult. Max-Thrust reserves the right to modify the specification of this model at any time.
  • Page 2 Thank-you for purchasing this MAX-THRUST P-47 Thunderbolt radio controlled model aircraft. The P-47 Thunderbolt offers a stunning combination of terrific looks and sensational flight performance. Manufactured from “EPOFLEXY” it is extremely robust, however, in the event of a “less than perfect” arrival, we supply a range of spares to get you flying again in the shortest time.
  • Page 3 Parts List. 1. Fuselage 10. Drop Tank 2. Wing Panels 11. Bombs 3. Horizontal Stabilizer 12. Machine Guns 4. Fin & Rudder 13. Dummy Spinner Nut 5. Aerial 14. Propeller 6. Wing Gun 15. Propeller Adaptor 7. Canopy 16. “Y” Leads 8.
  • Page 4 Tools required to complete 1. Screwdrivers 5. Scissors 2. Pliers 6. Measure or Ruler 3. Spanner 7. Drill 4. Modelling Knife Additional items required to complete 3350mAh - 5550mAh 4S 14.8V Li-Po battery (POWER-TECH 5550mAh 33C 4S 14.8V recommended Part No. PT-B-3355504S) Charger (Power-Tech C6, B606 or X-Drive 6 recommended) 2.4GHz Transmitter 2.4GHz Receiver...
  • Page 5 1. Hinge check Check that all control surface hinges are firmly secured. If required they can be glued in position using a small quantity of the supplied adhesive. 2. Horizontal Tail Plane Fix the elevator control horn in the moulded recess as shown using four M2 x 15mm screws, (image 1).
  • Page 6 At this stage it will be necessary to lower the tail wheel to expose one of the two fixing holes for the tail fin. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO MANUALLY LOWER THE TAILWHEEL. Remove the cockpit hatch from the fuselage and locate the tail wheel servo lead marked 5. Temporarily connect the servo lead to the retract channel of your receiver.
  • Page 7 For ease of transportation and storage, it is possible to fly your P-47 Thunderbolt without using adhesive to join the wing panels. However, we always recommend that they are glued together as this provides a huge amount of additional strength to the model.
  • Page 8 Position the wing onto the fuselage and fix in place with the two M3 x 70mm screws, (image 15). Make certain that all control wires are kept inside the fuselage and do not foul the wing seat area. Connect aileron and flap control leads to the corresponding “Y”...
  • Page 9 Fix the plastic scale effect spinner nut in position using the M4 x 35mm screw, (image 18). If you wish to install a pilot figure, do so now. We recommend that you drill two small holes as shown in the clear canopy to allow any heat to disperse, (image 19). Carefully apply adhesive to the foam section of the canopy assembly, (image 20).
  • Page 10 Flaps: 45° deflection maximum. The centre of gravity of your P-47 Thunderbolt is 105mm back from the furthest forward point of the wing, (image 24). Using the recommended 5550mAh flight battery, this centre of gravity should be easily achieved. If...