THE WORLD MODELS P-47D THUNDERBOLT User manual

Wing Span 39.5 in / 1000 mm
Wing Area 282 sq in / 18.2 sq dm
Flying Weight 31 oz / 880 g
Fuselage Length 34 in / 870 mm
THE WORLD MODELS
MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.
FACTORY PRE-FABRICATED
ALMOST-READY-TO-FLY(ARF)SERIES
MADE IN CHINA
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* Specifications are subject to change without notice.*
Warning ! This model is not a toy.
It is designed for maximum performance. Please seek advice if one is not familiar with this kind
of electric powered precision model. Operating this model without prior preparation may cause
injuries. Remember, safety is the most important thing. Always keep this instruction manual at
hand for quick reference.
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
P-47D THUNDERBOLT EP
Specifications
Requires : 5-channel radio w/ 5 micro servos,
Outrunner Motor KM0283010
w/ Propeller Adaptor HW2340100,
20A brushless ESC, 3 cells 11.1V
2100 mAh Li-Po battery & charger.

INDEX
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
PARTS LIST
ASSEMBLY
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
P.1
P.2
P.3-P.9
P.9
Check all parts. If you find any defective or missing parts contact your local dealer. Please
DRY FIT and check for defects for all parts that will require CA or Epoxy for final assembly.
Any parts you find to be defective after the gluing process may be difficult to remove for
warranty replacement. The manufacturer will replace any defective parts, but will not extend
to the parts that are good before gluing to defective parts during assembly. Warranty will
not cover any parts modified by customer.
Symbols used throughout this instruction manual comprise of the following :-
Read through the manual before you begin, so you will have an overall idea of what to do.
1
2
3
Cut off shaded portion.
Ensure smooth non-binding
movement while assembling.
Apply instant glue
(C.A.glue, super glue.)
Assemble left and right
sides the same way.
Peel off shaded portion
covering film.
Pay close attention here!
Apply epoxy glue.
Must be purchased separately !
Drill holes with the specified
diameter (here: 3mm).
Pierce the shaded portion
covering film.
3mm
Do not overlook this symbol !
Warning!
Apply thread locker
P.1
P-47D THUNDERBOLT EP

Parts List
P.2
COVERING:--
LIGHTEX SGX 100 WHITE
LIGHTEX SGX 550 PEARL BLUE
LIGHTEX SGX 242000
LIGHTEX SGX 242001
1. MAIN WING -- 1 pc.
2. RETRACTABLE LANDING GEAR -- 1 pair
SCREW KA2.3x8mm -- 8 pcs
COLLAR Ø2.6mm w/ Set Screw -- 2 pcs
MAIN WHEEL Ø40mm -- 2 pcs
RETRACTABLE LANDING GEAR COVER -- 2 sets
3. LINKAGE CONNECTOR Ø2.1mm w/ Set Screw -- 2 sets
4. SCREW PB2x18mm -- 4 pcs
SCREW PA1.7x8mm -- 8 pcs
SREVO MOUNTING PANEL -- 1 pair
FUEL TUBE d2xD4x4mm -- 4 pcs
STRAPER -- 2 pcs
CLEVIS -- 2 pcs
HORN -- 2 sets
PUSHROD Ø1.4x56mm w/ Threads (For Aileron) -- 2 pcs
5. STABILIZER & ELEVATOR -- 1 set
FUSELAGE -- 1 pc.
SCREW PB2x8mm -- 2 pcs
ELEVATOR LINK PL4510010 -- 1 pc.
6. VERTICAL FIN & RUDDER -- 1 pc.
TAIL LANDING GEAR -- 1 pc.
TAIL WHEEL Ø23mm -- 1 pc.
ALUMINUM PLATE 0.3mm -- 1 pc.
PLASTIC COLLAR d1xD5x2mm -- 2 pcs
SCREW PA2x8mm -- 2 pcs
SCREW PM2x8mm -- 1 pc.
M2 NUT -- 1 pc.
7. PUSHROD Ø1.4x475mm w/ Threads (For Rudder) -- 1 pc.
FUEL TUBE d2xD4x4mm -- 1 pc.
CLEVIS -- 1 pc.
HORN -- 1 set
SCREW PB2x10mm -- 2 pcs
8. PUSHROD Ø1.4x477mm w/ Threads (For Elevator) -- 1 pc.
FUEL TUBE d2xD4x4mm -- 1 pc.
CLEVIS -- 1 pc.
9. SOCKET HEAD SCREW M2.5x8mm -- 4 pcs
SCREW PM3x6mm -- 4 pcs
SCREW PM2x12mm -- 2 pcs
SCREW PWA2x8mm -- 4 pcs
WASHER d3xD7mm -- 8 pcs
MOTOR MOUNT PL5440000 -- 1 pc.
FOLDING PROPELLER SET PL6314030 -- 1 set
COWLING -- 1 pc.
EP SPINNER NUT Ø15mm (PL23G0150) -- 1 set
10.BATTERY TIE 200mm -- 1 pc.
FUEL TUBE d2xD4x4mm -- 2 pcs
STRAPER -- 2 pcs
SPONGE 10x50x150mm -- 1 pc.
DOUBLE-SIDED TAPE 30x35mm -- 1 pc.
11. NYLON WASHER d2.6xD9mm -- 2 pcs
NYLON SCREW PM2.5x20mm -- 2 pcs
BELLY PAN -- 1 pc.
12. CANOPY -- 1 pc.
SCREW PWA2x8mm -- 4 pcs
PILOT (PC101042B) -- 1 pc.
13. DECALS: E242XMDEC -- 1 set

P.3
Main Wing
1
Retractable Landing Gear
2
Bottom View
Aileron Servo Lead
Apply instant type CA glue to both sides of each hinge.
Aileron Servo Lead
Bottom View

Retract Servo
3
Aileron Servo
4
Stabilizer & Elevator
5
P.4
4
PB2x18mm Screw
Apply instant type CA glue to both sides of each hinge.
A A'
A=A'
Completed
(Stabi l i zer)
(Main Wing)
B B'
B=B'
Temporary install the main wing, adjust leveling of the stabilizer
to make it as parallel to the main wing as possible
Ø1mm pilot holes for World Models tri-horn are pre-drilled. Please look for pin-hole
marks at under side of control surfaces.
Linkage connector
Please refer to the attached sheet for linkage connector installation.
2
PB2x8mm Screw
8
PA1.7x8mm Screw
TWM PL8210010
CLEVIS WRENCH
Please choose either 02L & 02R or 03L & 03R or 04L & 04R that suits your servo.
Straper Fuel Tube
d2xD4x4mm
PA1.7x8mm
02L
03L
04L
02R
03R
04R
Clevis
Horn
Fuel Tube
d2xD4x4mm
PB2x18mm
Pushrod
Ø1.4x56mm
To L-Side
Wheels Up Position
16mm
Travel
16mm
Travel
Wheels Down Position
To R-Side
Bottom View
Bottom View
PB2x8mm

Vertical Fin, Rudder & Tail Landing Gear
6
Rudder Pushrod
7
P.5
PA2x8mm Screw
2
PM2x8mm Screw
1
M2 Nut
1
PB2x10mm Screw
2
Ø1mm pilot holes for World Models horn are pre-drilled. Please look
for pin-hole marks at under side of control surfaces.
98mm
21mm
Bottom View
Bottom View
1mm
Plastic
Collar
PA2x8mm
PM2x8mm
WHEEL Ø23mm
Apply instant type CA glue to both sides of each hinge.
TWM PL8210010
CLEVIS WRENCH
C C'
C=C'
Completed
1 2
4
3
Clevis
Horn
Fuel Tube
d2xD4x4mm
Pushrod
Ø1.4x475mm
PB2x10mm
M2 NUT

Elevator Pushrod
8
Outrunner Motor / Cowling
9
P.6
PM2x12mm Screw
d3xD7mm Washer
PWA2x8mm Screw
4
PA2.6x8mm Screw
M2.5x8mm
2
2
PM3x6mm Screw
4
8
4
Make sure rotating
motor casing is not
in contact with
wirings or anything.
2
45
PM2x12mm
PM2x12mm
Don’t over-tighten the PM2 screws, let the
propeller blades align themselves when
spinning.
3
M5 Nut M5 Nut
Ø15mm
Spinner Nut
PWA2x8mm
Bottom View
Ø1mm pilot holes for World Models horn are pre-drilled. Please look
for pin-hole marks at under side of control surfaces.
55mm
12mm
Outrunner Motor 28/ 30
KM0283010
Propeller Adaptor
(d3xD5)
HW2340100
Optional Parts
1.5mm
TWM HW3111400
PROPELLER ADAPTOR WRENCH
Solder Solder
TWM
KP0011310
TWM PL8210010
CLEVIS WRENCH
1
PM3x6mm
d3xD7mm
Washer
M2.5x8mm
d3xD7mm
Washer
20A Brushless ESC
TWM KC202SA02A
Clevis
Fuel Tube
d2xD4x4mm
Pushrod
Ø1.4x477mm
Socket Head Screw

P.7
10
Radio equipment
11
Main Wing
Install and arrange the
servo as shown in the
diagram.
Double-Sided Tape 20A ESC
Elevator Servo
Rudder Pushrod
Ø1.4x475mm
Straper
Elevator Pushrod
Ø1.4x477mm
Sponge Rudder Servo
Receiver
Fuel Tube
d2xD4x4mm
Battery
Battery Battery Tie
Front
d2.6xD9mm
Nylon Washer
PM2.5x20mm
Nylon Bolt
2
d2.6xD9mm NYLON Washer
PM2.5x20mm NYLON BOLT
2
Front Front
Bottom View
Completed
BELLY PAN
BELLY PAN

P.8
12
Canopy
13
Wing Setting
PWA2x8mm Screw
PWA2x8mm
4
1.5mm
Canopy
Pilot
Adjust the wing and fuselage configuration as shown in the diagrams.
A=A' B=B'
C=C' D=D'
AA'
BB'
D'
D
CC'

# First time flyer should never fly by himself / herself. Assistance from experienced flyer is absolutely necessary.
# Pre-flight adjustment must be done before flying, it is very dangerous to fly a badly pre-adjusted aircraft.
# is specially designed to be powered by KM0283010 Outrunner Motor.
# Make sure the air field is spacious, never fly the plane too close to people and never get too close to a running
propeller. Extreme caution should be exercised when working with electric powered models. Make sure the
propeller is cleared of all objects, especially your hands before connecting the battery to the model. Make sure
you understand the operation of the ESC (Electronic Speed Control) by studying the ESC manual. Once you
plug in the battery for electric powered model, always treat the propeller as a rotating one, as accidental
movement of the throttle stick will spin the propeller and could cause injuries.
# If you find wrinkles on the covering as a result of weather changes, you can use hot iron to remove the wrinkles.
Please begin with lower temperature setting and gradually raise the temperature until the wrinkles are gone.
Too hot an iron may damage the covering. Don't use hot iron near the seams or edges, hot iron will melt the
glue and shrink the covering at the same time, causing the seams to pull away.
# Check and re-tighten up all factory assembled screws, use thread locker if necessary.
P.9
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C.G.
15
The ideal C.G. position is 68mm ( 2.7in ) behind the leading edge measured at
where the wing meets the fuselage. In order to obtain the C.G. specified, add
weight to the fuselage or move the battery position. Check the C.G. before flying.
68mm
C.G.
2.7in
Control Throws
14
10mm
10mm
Elevator
15mm
15mm
Rudder
6mm
6mm
Ailerons
Adjust the control throws as shown in the diagram. These throws are good for general
flying. You can adjust according to your personal preference.
Measure C.G. with the wheels in retracted position.
Warning!
Important Safety Precautions
P-47D THUNDERBOLT EP

LINKAGE CONNECTOR
HW7111050 & HW7111060
After fastening the round nut, make sure that
the linkage connector can rotate freely.
Drill 2mm hole at servo horn.
Insert linkage connector
into servo horn.
Make sure shoulder of
screw is cleared from
servo horn.
Add washer to reduce
play if necessary.
Shoulder
Tighten up the round nut
against the shoulder. Apply
CA or permanent thread
locker.
Product Registration Form (US Customers)
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Wing QC#__________ Fuselage QC# _______________________
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