THE WORLD MODELS P-47D THUNDERBOLT User manual

Wing Span
Wing Area
Flying Weight
Fuselage Length
70 in / 1780 mm
893 sq in / 56.7 sq dm
10.7 Ibs / 4850 g
67 in / 1580 mm
Warning! This model is not a toy.
Specifications
*Specifications are subject to change without notice.*
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
It is designed for maximum performance. Please seek advice if one is not familiar with this
kind of engine 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.
P-47D THUNDERBOLT
Requires: 6-channel radio w/ 7 standard servos
and 2 low profile retract servos
1.20 cu. in. displacement 4-stroke
FACTORY PRE-FABRICATED
ALMOST-READY-TO-FLY (ARF) SERIES
MADE IN CHINA
The World Models
Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
www.theworldmodels.com
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P. 1
INDEX
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
P.1
PARTS LIST
P.2
SAFETYPRECAUTIONS
P.13
BEFOREYOU BEGIN
ASSEMBLY
P.3-P.12
Checkall parts. Ifyoufindanydefectiveormissing parts contactyour localdealer. PleaseDRYFIT
and checkfordefectsforall partsthatwill requireCAorEpoxy forfinalassembly. Any partsyou
findtobedefectiveafterthegluingprocessmaybedifficult toremove for warrantyreplacement. The
manufacturerwillreplace any defective parts, but will not extendtothepartsthataregood before
gluing todefective partsduring assembly.
Warrantywillnotcover any partsmodifiedbycustomer.
Readthrough the manualbefore you begin,soyou will haveanoverallideaofwhat todo.
Symbols used throughout this instruction manual comprise of the following : -
1
2
3
P-47D THUNDERBOLT
3mm
Do not overlook this symbol!
Cut off shaded portion.
Peel off shaded portion
covering film.
Pay close attention here!
Pierce the shaded portion
covering film.
Must be purchased separately!
Drill holes with the specified
diameter (here: 3mm).
Ensure smooth non-binding
movement while assembling.
Apply instant glue
(C.A.glue, super glue.)
Assemble left and right
sides the same way.
Apply epoxy glue.
Applythreadlocker
Warning!
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P.2
Parts List
1. MAIN WING -- 1 pair
2. RETRACTABLE LANDING GEAR -- 1 pair
MAIN WHEEL PL3112090 Ø90mm -- 2 pcs
MAIN LANDING GEAR COVER -- 1 pair
PVC PLATE 0.5mm -- 2 pcs
SCREW PM2x6mm -- 12 pcs
M2 NUT -- 12 pcs
WASHER d2xD5mm -- 24 pcs
3. WING TUBE Ø25.4x500mm -- 1 pc.
4. SCREW PB2x18mm -- 6 pcs
SCREW PB2x20mm -- 6 pcs
SCREW PWA2x8mm -- 16 pcs
TRI-HORN M3x14mm(L) PL4111185 -- 4 sets
SERVO MOUNTING PANEL PL5310000 -- 4 pcs
PUSHROD Ø1.8x115mm (For Aileron Servos) -- 2 pcs
PUSHROD Ø1.8x125mm (For Flap Servos) -- 2 pcs
STRAPER PL4112102 -- 4 pcs
CLEVIS PL4112103 -- 4 pcs
FUEL TUBE D6x5mm -- 8 pcs
5. LINKAGE CONNECTOR 2.1mm HW7111060 -- 2 sets
COVERING FILM 50x80mm -- 2 pcs
PLYWOOD 3x38x60mm -- 2 pcs
6. FUSELAGE -- 1 pc.
STABILIZER & ELEVATOR -- 1 set
7. VERTICAL FIN & RUDDER -- 1 set
8. TAIL LANDING GEAR PL7100002 -- 1 set
SCREW PA3x12mm -- 2 pcs
COLLAR 2.6mm w/ set screw -- 1 set
TAIL WHEEL Ø30mm -- 1 pc.
9. SCREW PB2x25mm -- 6 pcs
PUSHROD Ø1.8x935mm w/ Threads (For Elevator Servo) -- 2 pcs
TRI-HORN M3x22mm PL4111251 -- 2 sets
CLEVIS PL4112103 -- 2 pcs
FUEL TUBE D6x5mm -- 2 pcs
12. FUEL TANK 450cc PL1111450 -- 1 set
CABLE TIE (For Fuel Tank) 1.5x5x400mm -- 1 pc.
DOUBLE-SIDED TAPE 40x120mm -- 1 pc.
13. LINKAGE CONNECTOR 2.1mm HW7111060 -- 1 set
14. THROTTLE PUSHWIRE
Ø1.2x430mm -- 1 pc.
PLASTIC TUBE d2xd3x200mm -- 1 pc.
ENGINE MOUNT ALUMINUM PLATE HW2604210 -- 1 pc.
ANTI-VIBRATION MOUNT 4C-120 PL5214092 -- 1 set
INCLUDE: SOCKET HEAD SCREW M4x35mm -- 4 pcs
SCREW KM3x20mm -- 8 pcs
WASHER d4xD12mm -- 8 pcs
M3 NYLON INSERT LOCK NUT -- 8 pcs
M4 NYLON INSERT LOCK NUT -- 4 pcs
15. FUEL TUBE D6x5mm -- 2 pcs
STRAPER PL4112102 -- 2 pcs
SPONGE 10x80x200mm -- 2 pcs
PUSHROD Ø1.8x100mm -- 1 pc.
PUSHROD CONNECTOR PL4410010 -- 1 set
PLYWOOD 6x67x120mm (For Servo Stand) -- 1 pc.
BALSA 8x8x67mm (For Servo Stand) -- 2 pcs
16. SCREW HM4x60mm -- 2 pcs
WASHER d4xD15mm -- 2 pcs
PLYWOOD 3x30x112mm (Wing Protection) -- 1 pc.
17. AIR SCOOP -- 1 pc.
SUPER CHARGER EXIT -- 1 pc.
INTERCOOLER AIR EXIT -- 2 pcs
18. CANOPY -- 1 pc.
DOUBLE SIDED TAPE 6x900mm -- 1 pc.
SCREW PWA2.3x8mm -- 4 pcs
SILICON GROMMET d1.5xD6.5mm -- 4 pcs
PILOT PC001085A -- 1 pc.
19. COWLING -- 1 pc.
TRANSPARENT 3D TEMPLATE -- 1 pc.
COWLING BRACKET PL5320010 -- 6 pcs
QUICK RELEASE NYLON RIVET PL1208042 -- 6 pcs
SCREW KA2.3x8mm -- 6 pcs
OIL COOLER SHUTTER -- 2 pcs
SCREW PWA2.6x12mm -- 12 pcs
SPINNER NUT Ø25mm HW2340001 -- 1 set
20. DECALS: A213DEC -- 1 set
COVERING:--
TOUGHLON STL 370 SILVER
TOUGHLON STL 340 OLIVE DRAB
LIGHTEX SGX 100 WHITE
LIGHTEX SGX 201 BLACK
10. SCREW PB2x30mm -- 3 pcs
PUSHROD Ø1.8x1025mm w/ Threads (For Rudder Servo) -- 1 pc.
TRI-HORN M3x22 mm PL4111251 -- 1 set
CLEVIS PL4112103 -- 1 pc.
FUEL TUBE D6x5mm -- 1 pc.
11. SOCKET HEAD SCREW M6x30mm -- 4 pcs
WASHER d6xD15mm -- 4 pcs
BLIND NUT M6x18mm -- 4 pcs
ENGINE MOUNT PL5911120 -- 1 set
DOWEL Ø7.2x9mm (For Firewall) -- 4 pcs
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P.3
Main Wing
1
Retractable Landing Gear
2
Main Wing
3
M2 Nut
PM2x6mm Screw
12
12
24
d2xD5mm Washer
Bottom View
Bottom View
Bottom View
Flap Servo LeadAileron Servo Lead
Pre-glued
Completed
Up
Down
Please dry fit wing joiner into left and right wing to make sure they fit with the
proper dihedral angle, mark the wing joiner if necessary. Apply epoxy glue to
both sides of all surfaces in contact. Use a stick to apply the glue to inner side
of wing joiner sleeve, and apply the glue to wing joiner before putting them
together. Wing joiner not glued properly will lead to wing failure and plane crash.
PM2x6mm
M2 Nut
M2 Nut
d2xD5mm
Washer
d2xD5mm
Washer
d2xD5mm
Washer
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Flap & Aileron Servo
4
Retract Servo
5
Straper
Fuel Tube
6x5mm
Ø
Pushrod
Ø1.8x115mm
Pushrod Ø1.8x125mm
PB2x18mm
PB2x18mm Screw
6
6
16
PWA2x8mm Screw
PB2x20mm Screw
P.4
Bottom View
Bottom View
Completed
Lead to retract servo
Covering Film
50x80mm
Covering Film
50x80mm
Lead to flap
& Aileron servo
Ø1mm pilot holes for World
Models tri-horn are pre-drilled.
Please look for pin-hole marks
at under side of control surfaces.
PB2x20mm
Pushrod Travel
32mm
Pushrod Travel
32mm
RL
Wheel
Down
Wheel
Down
Wheel
Up
Wheel
Up
1.5mm
PWA2x8mm
1mm
TWM PL8210010
CLEVIS WRENCH
PB2x18(20)mm
Fuel Tube
Ø6x5mm
Clevis
Tri-horn
M3x14mm (L)
or
Plywood 3x38x60mm
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Stabilizer & Elevator
6
Vertical Fin & Rudder
7
A A'
A=A'
(Stabilizer)
(Main Wing)
B B'
B=B'
Temporary install the mainwing, adjust leveling of the stabilizer
to make it as parallel to the main wing as possible
C C'
C=C'
Completed
P.5
Completed
Pre-glued
Pre-glued
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P.6
Tail Landing Gear
8
Elevator Pushrod
9
Rudder Pushrod
10
PA3x12mm Screw
2.6mm
3mm Set Screw
Collar 2
1
1
PB2x25mm Screw
6
PB2x30mm Screw
3
Ø1mm pilot holes for World Models tri-horn are pre-drilled.
Please look for pin-hole marks at under side of control surfaces.
Ø1mm pilot holes for World Models tri-horn are pre-drilled.
Please look for pin-hole marks at under side of control surfaces.
1.5mm
PA3x12mm 2.6mm Collar
3mm Set Screw
Bottom View
Bottom View
Bottom View
70mm
50mm
130mm
170mm
TWM PL8210010
CLEVIS WRENCH
TWM PL8210010
CLEVIS WRENCH
PB2x25mm
Fuel Tube
Ø6x5mm
Elevator Pushrod
Ø1.8x935mm
Clevis
Tri-horn
M3x22mm (L)
Fuel Tube
Ø6x5mm
Clevis
Rudder Pushrod
Ø1.8x1025mm
PB2x30mm
Tri-horn
M3 x 22mm(L)
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UP
P.7
Fuel Tank
12
Fuel Tank
450cc
Engine Mount
11
M6x30mm Socket Head Screw
d6xD15mm Washer
M6x18mm Blind Nut
4
4
4
d6xD15mm Washer
M6x18mm Blind Nut
Dowel
Ø7.2x9mm
Socket Head Screw
M6x30mm
Engine Mount
PL5911120
Apply thread locker to screws
Blind nuts are off-centered to keep
the spinner at the fuselage axis.
A: Inverted mount with Pitts
type muffler.
B: Inverted mount for stock
muffler installation
A B
CABLE TIE
1.5x5x400mm
DOUBLE-SIDED TAPE
40x120mm
32
1
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P.8
Engine
14
4
8
4
8
8
Illustrationis forinvertedmounting. You
canmount the engine uprightor sideways
simply by rotatin the engine mount.
Thrustangles will notbe affected.
g
Make sure the rounded edges
are facing the shock absorbing
silicon PAD.
M4x35mm Socket Head Screw
M4x35mm Socket Head Screw
KM3x20mm Screw
KM3x20mm
M4 Nylon Insert Lock Nut
M4 Nylon Insert Lock Nut
M3 Nylon Insert Lock Nut
M3 Nylon Insert Lock Nut
d4xD12mm Washer
Installed Engine Position
152mm
5.98in
d4xD12 Washer
Throttle Pushwire
Ø1.2x430mm
Plastic Tube
d2xD3x200mm
Servo Set
13
ANTI-VIBRATION MOUNT INSTALLATION
Counter Sink
4.1mm 5.1mm
3.2mm
3.2mm
3x3mm Set Screw
M2 Nut
Linkage Connector
1
1
1
2
2mm Washer
Throttle Pushwire
Please refer to the attached sheet for linkage connector installation.
3x 3mm Set Screw
2mm
Washer
2mm
Washer
M2 Nut
Throttle Servo
1.5mm
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P.9
Main Wing
16
HM4x60mm Screw
d4x15mm Washer
2
2
Washer
d4xD15mm
HM4x60mm
Completed
Wing Protection
3x30x112mm
4mm
Bottom View
Bottom View
Radio Equipment
15
Elevator Servo
Pushrod Connector
KM2x8mm
M2Nut
Elevator Pushrod
Ø1.8x100mm
Fuel Tube
Ø6x5mm
Balsa
8x8x67mm Straper Rudder Servo
Elevator Servo
Throttle Servo
Plywood
6x67x120mm
Receiver
& Battery
Sponge
Elevator Pushrod
Ø1.8x935mm
Rudder Pushrod
Ø1.8x1025mm
Plastic Tube
d2xD3x200mm Throttle Pushwire
Ø1.2x430mm
Install and arrange the servo as shown in the diagram.
J1
J2
J1(Pushrod Ø1.8x100mm)
J2(Pushrod Ø1.8x935mm)
Charge Receptacles
KP0041300
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P.10
Canopy
18
PWA2.3x8mm Screw
4
4
Pilot
Silicom Grommet
d1.5xD6.5mm
Apply
double-sided tape
d1.5xD6.5mm Silicon Grommet
1mm
Air Scoop & Exits
17
Bottom View
Bottom View
Air Scoop
Super Charger Exit
Super Charger Exit
IntercoolerAir Exit
IntercoolerAir Exit
First insert the grommet to the canopy then apply screw.
PWA2.3x8mm
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P.11
Adjust the wing and fuselage configuration as shown in the diagrams.
C
D
A=A' B=B' C=C' D=D'
D'
C'
A
B B'
A'
Cowling
19
Wing Setting
20
PWA2.6x12mm Screw
12
KA2.3x8mm Screw
12
6
d2xD8mm Quick Release Nylon Rivet
Oil Cooler Shutter
Bottom View
Please refer to the attached sheet for usage of the transparent
3D template.
PWA2.6x12mm
Cowling Bracket
2mm
The airplane and engine for illustration purpose only.
Spinner Nut Ø25mm
HW2340001
Cowling
PWA2.6x12mm
KA2.3x8mm
Cowling Bracket
Quick Release
Nylon Rivet
d2xD8mm
Fuselage
4mm
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P.12
Control Throws
21
C.G.
22 The ideal C.G. position is 120mm ( 4.75 in ) 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.
120mm
C.G.
18mm
18mm
Elevator
25mm
25mm
Rudder
12mm
12mm
Ailerons ( away from fuselage )
35mm
Flaps (near fuselage )
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
4.75 in
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P.13
Important Safety Precautions
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
adjusted aircraft. pre -
Make sure the air field is spacious, never fly the plane too close to people and never get
too close to a running propeller.
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-47D THUNDERBOLT is specially designed to be powered by 1.20 4-stroke glow engine,
using a more powerful engine does not mean better performance. In fact, over powered engine may
cause severe damage and injuries.
Warning!
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When Flaps are lowered, nose of model will rise. The nose-up varies with the speed at which
the model is flying when you lower the flaps and the extent to which they are lowered. Check
effect of flaps at higher altitude to avoid surprises during landing. You may apply down trim
of the elevator to compensate for the nose-up effect when lowering the flaps. Taking off with
flaps lowered is not recommended, as the increased drag may require a longer runway and
more engine power for the model.
Should you require to bend the landing gear wire, please insert a round metal bar into the
spring ring and apply force there as leverage. Bending the wire directly may damage the
mounting block structure.
Round metal bar
Landing Gear
Should you need to bend the landing gear wire, use the radio control to open or
close the gear to 25% from fully retracted position and switch off the receiver. It
is safe to bend the wire in this position. Bending the wire in fully open position
may damage the supporting structure.
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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.
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Product Registration Form (US Customers)
We would like to share with you any relevant information regarding your model, including
product news and free upgrade parts when applicable. Please fill in the following and send to
AirBorne Models, 4749-K, Bennett Drive, Livermore, CA94551 USA.
1. Name:______________________________________________
2.Address:____________________________________________
3. Phone #:____________________ E-mail:__________________
4. Model:______________________________________________
Wing QC#__________ Fuselage QC# _______________________
(QC numbers are stamped on wing and fuselage)
5. Date of Purchase:_____________________________________
6. Store Name: _________________________________________
Please call AirBorne Models at 925 371 0922 for any assistance in filling this form.
Thank you very much for purchasing our product.
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This transparent 3D template
is used for position guidance
of the actual cutting of the
pre-painted cowling.
Usage of the transparent 3D template
Simply cut the transparent 3D template to fit your engine and
exhaust pipe, then slide onto the actual cowling and use as
template to mark the openings required for final cutting.
1 2
3 4
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Optional Parts
Clevis Wrench
Code No. Size Package
PL8210010 1 set
Small Clevis Large Clevis
Field Stand
Code No. Size Package
MS9111430 600 x 240 x 310mm 1 pc
( ACCESSORIES)
180mm Extension
Code No. Size Package
KW0011800 180mm 1 set
Fuel Filler
Code No. Size Package
PL8110030 15 x 22 x 49mm 1 x 1 pc
Charge Receptacles
Code No. Size Package
KP0041300
For park flyers of small electric models
180mm Y-Cord
Code No. Size Package
KW0021800 180mm 1 pc
Speed : 0.17 sec / 60° @4.8V
0.14 sec / 60° @6.0V
Torque : 3.2kg.cm / 44.8 oz - in @4.8V
4.1kg.cm / 57.4 oz - in @6.0V
Size : 40.6 x 20 x 37mm /
1.60 x 0.79 x 1.46 in
Weight : 39.4 g / 1.39 oz
Code No SV4031
Special tool for clevis installation.
Suitable for standard and small
(EP) clevis.
Standard Servo
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