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CARF-Models P-47
NOTE to buyers/builders of this
Some products are shown that may not be available in other countries. Please note that
when specific U.S. products are mentioned, they will be accompanied by this symbol
indicate their origins. Wherever possible, a generic description of the product will accompany the
symbol so that the builder may find a suitable substitution.
The Model and its Builder
CARF-Models has created the most accurate prefabricated P-47 Thunderbolt available today.
Although the model is not difficult to construct, the qualified builder will possess advanced skills
and knowledge associated with large, heavy, high-powered scale RC model aircraft construction,
set up, and flight.
Landing Gear and Engine Selection
The CARF-Models P-47 is designed for retractable main and tail gear. In collaboration with
Sierra Giant Scale, custom retracts (#270500) are available and strongly recommended as an
integral component of your new Thunderbolt. The custom scale struts are designed to compress
during the retraction process so that the full scale length when extended is available, while
compression during retraction allows a scale strut and wheel bay position in the wing. As a side
effect, once the radio is switched off, the plane sinks into the struts just like the real P-47, where
the fading hydraulic pressure made the plane sit low when the engine and hydraulic systems were
switched off. A pair of scale wheels (# 270550) are also offered to complement the retractable
mains. A scale retractable tail wheel assembly is also offered (#270600) along with a sturdy tail
wheel (# 270650)
As with any complex, heavy, high performance, (expensive) scale model, engine choice is
CRITICAL! The bigger and heavier our models get, the more closely they mimic the flight
characteristics of the full scale aircraft after which they are modeled. While a P-47 can be landed
with a dead engine, and no doubt P-47 pilots were indeed faced with the dilemma of bailing out
or landing "dead stick," YOU do not want to ever find yourself in that unfortunate position!
This aircraft was designed for the Moki 215/250 5 cylinder radial. The Moki will greatly
compliment the scale realism of this aircraft while providing reliable power for realistic
performance. Another excellent choice is the DA120 twin. Mounting provisions and instructions
for both engines are provided.
A scale 30 inch 4-blade propeller is offered as an available option for the P-47, but only the
Moki 250 possesses the necessary horsepower and torque required to spin this propeller
(#270700). Solo Propellers can provide the matching P-47 4-blade hub, adapter and spinner.
CARF-Models 30" 4-blade prop
kit: This manual was written in the United States.
4 blade prop hub
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