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CARF-Models P-47
It is assumed that if you have chosen to build this aircraft, you are an
experienced modeler with previous scale war bird experience. Despite the high
degree of pre-fabrication, it must be understood the CARF-Models P-47 is a
complex miniature aircraft that requires skill, patience and care to complete.
The following steps are the most demanding segment of the 'build' and you
should approach them methodically, understanding each step and its affect on
previous and subsequent steps before proceeding or applying adhesives.
Proper operation of retracts and gear doors are essential for both realism and
Main Gear retracts and gear doors
The main gear must be spaced up from the gear mounting plates so that the gear frame does not
contact the top wing skin. The most robust gear mounting platform is achieved by fully
interlocking the gear plates with the wing main spar, thus their position is fixed. Use of a 6mm
spacer becomes mandatory. The spacers must also be slightly angled** so the wheels retract into
the wings far enough to allow gear covers to mount flush with the bottom of the wing. Acquire
the necessary parts from the Wing hardware and Milled wood parts bags.
4mm x 25mm gear mounting bolts and
blind nuts. 6mm wood spacing parts.
LANDING SUCCESS!
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**Approx. 1mm
reduction
45
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