Model Tech P-47 Thunderbolt Instructions For Final Assembly page 58

When satisfied with the fit, glue the fairings to the leading edge of the wing using a generous amount of Formula 560
Canopy Glue. Remove any excess glue using a paper towel soaked with water, and use pieces of masking tape to hold the
fairings in place until the glue completely dries.
Step 2: Installing the Nylon Antenna
Using a ruler, measure back 3" behind the back of the canopy (on the centerline of the fuselage) and drill a 7/32" hole
through the top of the fuselage.
Step 3: Installing the Tail Wheel Hatch Cover
Slide the tail wheel hatch cover into place making sure the two preinstalled pins engage the two predrilled holes in the
plywood tail wheel bulkhead.
Remove the hatch cover and enlarge only the hole in the hatch cover using a 1/8" drill bit.
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Test-fit the machine gun fairings to the leading edge of
each wing half. The center of each fairing should be 14" out
from the centerline of the wing.
Glue the nylon antenna into the hole using thick C/A.
If any C/A gets onto the covering, remove it quickly
using a paper towel soaked with C/A Debonder.
Measure and mark the location of the hatch cover
mounting screw. The screw should be located on the
centerline of the hatch cover, 3/16" behind the front edge.
While holding the hatch cover in place, drill a 5/64" hole
into the hatch cover and through the preinstalled mounting
block in the fuselage at the mark you drew.