Top Flite P-47D Thunderbolt Manuals

Top Flite P-47D Thunderbolt Manuals

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Top Flite P-47D Thunderbolt User Manual

Top Flite P-47D Thunderbolt User Manual (66 pages)

Brand: Top Flite | Category: Toy | Size: 5.34 MB

Table of Contents

Introduction

2
Precautions

2
- Table of Contents
  2
Decisions You Must Make

3
- Engine Selection
  3
- Radio System Requirements
  3
- Landing Gear
  4
- Cockpit & Pilot
  4
- Trim Scheme
  4
- Razorback or Bubble Canopy
  4
Competition-Minded Modelers

4
- Scale Documentation
  5
Other Items Required

5
Building Supplies

5
- Adhesives
  5
- Tools
  5
Covering Tools & Accessories

6
Metric Conversions

6
Important Building Notes

7
Common Abbreviations

7
Types of Wood

7
Die-Cut Patterns

8
- Die-Cut Patterns
  9
Get Ready to Build

10
Build the Tail Surfaces

10
Build the Fuselage

16
- Preparation
  16
- Build the Fuse Top
  16
- Sheet the Fuse Top
  18
- Build the Fuse Bottom
  21
- Sheet the Fuse Bottom
  23
- Build the Dorsal Fin
  24
- Intercooler Doors
  25
- Mount the Engine
  26
- Hook up the Controls
  27
- Finish the Cockpit
  29
Build the Wing

30
- Preparation
  30
- Make the Wing Skins
  31
- Build the Wing Panels
  32
- Sheet the Top of the Wing Panels
  34
- Mount the Landing Gear
  35
- Join the Wing Panels
  36
- Sheet the Bottom of the Wing
  37
- Build the Ailerons
  38
- Build the Flaps
  40
- Make the Servo Hatches
  42
- Hook up the Controls
  42
- Finish the Wheel Wells
  43
Final Construction

45
- Mount the Wing to the Fuse
  45
- Build the Wing Fillets
  46
- Build the Belly Pan
  47
- Assemble the Cowl
  48
- Balance the Airplane Laterally
  51
Finishing

51
- Final Preparations
  51
- Painting
  52
- Covering
  53
- Cover the Fuse
  53
- Cover the Wing
  55
- Apply the Decals
  55
- Apply Panel Lines
  55
Final Assembly

55
- Join the Control Surfaces
  55
- Hook up the Controls
  56
- Scale Details
  56
- Mount the Canopy
  57
- Static Display Propeller
  57
Get Your Model Ready to Fly

58
- Balance Your Model
  58
- Set the Control Surface Throws
  59
Preflight

59
- Identify Your Model
  59
- Charge Your Batteries
  59
- Balance Your Propellers
  59
- Ground Check Your Model
  59
- Range Check Your Radio
  59
Engine Safety Precautions

60
Ama Safety Code

60
Imaa Safety Code

60
Check List

62
Flying

62
- Takeoff
  63
- Flight
  63
- Landing
  63

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Top Flite P-47D Thunderbolt User Manual

Top Flite P-47D Thunderbolt User Manual (56 pages)

Gold Edition

Brand: Top Flite | Category: Toy | Size: 1.67 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
2
Introduction

3
About the Airfoils

3
Precautions

3
Decisions You Must Make Early in the Building Process

4
- Engine Selection
  4
- Razorback or Bubble Canopy
  4
- Retracts or Fixed Gear
  4
- Wheel Selection
  4
- Flaps
  4
Top Flite Scale Accessories

5
- Scale Cockpit Interior
  5
- Replica Radial Engine
  5
- Static Display Prop
  5
- Drop Tanks
  5
Notes for the Competition Minded Modelers and Deviations from Scale

5
Documentation

5
Other Items Required

5
Build the Tail Surfaces

9
- Build the Stabilizer and Elevators
  9
- Build the Fin and Rudder
  13
Build the Fuselage

15
- Top Frame Assembly
  15
- Final Steps before Framing the Lower Fuse
  21
- Frame the Fuse Bottom
  21
  - Tail Gear Installation
    22
  - Fit the Intercooler Air Exits
    24
  - Sheet the Fuse Bottom
    25
- Install the Engine
  26
- Install Servo Tray
  27
Build the Wing

28
- Preparation
  28
- Retract Modification for Century Jet Retracts
  28
- Build the Wing Panels
  29
- Join the Wing Panels
  33
- Preparations before Adding Bottom Wing Sheeting
  34
- Sheet the Bottom of the Wing
  34
- Prepare the Wing for the Top Sheeting
  35
- Sheet the Top of the Wing
  37
- Build the Flaps
  38
- Fit the Flaps
  39
- Build the Ailerons
  40
Mount the Wing to the Fuse

41
- Build the Wing Fillet
  42
- Build the Wing Belly Pan
  43
- Sheet the Belly Pan
  44
Build and Fit the Cowl

45
Finish Preparation

46
- Final Sanding
  46
- Fuelproofing
  46
- Balance the Airplane Laterally
  46
Finishing

46
- Covering
  46
- Recommended Covering Sequence
  47
- Apply the Decals
  47
- Apply Panel Lines to the Model
  48
- Painting
  48
- Hinging
  48
Final Assembly

49
- Retracts
  49
- Cockpit Finishing
  50
- Optional Cockpit Interior
  50
- Add the Molded Scale Details
  50
- Install Receiver, Switch and Battery
  51
- Final Hookups and Checks
  51
- Control Surface Throws
  51
- Balance Your Model
  52
Preflight

52
- Charge Batteries
  52
- Find a Safe Place to Fly
  52
- Ground Check the Model
  52
- Range Check Your Radio
  52
- Engine Safety Precautions
  52
AMA Safety Code

53
Flying

53
- Takeoff
  53
- Flying
  54
- Landing
  54
Three-View Drawing

56

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