VQ Model P-47D Thunderbolt User guide

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Radio control model / Flugmodel

P-47B/D THUNDERBOLT

VQA142DC

VQ No: VQA142DC

VQ No: VQA142DT

VQ No: VQA142BT

ALL BALSA, PLYWOOD CONSTRUCTION AND ALMOST READY TO FLY

Instruction manual / Montageanleitung

SPECIFICATIONS

Wingspan:......................................1480mm

Length:...........................................1215mm

Electric Motor:.....................See next pager

Glow Engine:.................... .46 2-T / .70 4-T

RTF Weight: 3.1Kg (will vary with equipment

use)

Radio:....................7 Channel / 7 Servos

Function: Ailerons-Elevator-Rudder-Throttle

Flaps.

WARNING! This radio controlled model is NOT a toy. If modified or flown carelessly it could go out of controll and

cause serious human injury or property damage. Before flying your airplane, ensure the air field is spacious enough.

Always fly it outdoors in safe areas and seek professional advice if you are unexperienced.

TECHNISCHE DATEN

Spannweite:...................................1480mm

Lange:............................................1215mm

Elektroantrieb.............(siehe nächste Seite)

Verbrennerantrieb:...............7.45cc - 11.5cc

Fluggewicht:.......................................3.1Kg

Fernsteuerung..........7 Kanal / 7 Servos

ACHTUNG! Dieses ferngesteuerte Modell ist KEIN Spielzeug! Es ist für fortgeschrittene Modellflugpiloten bestimmt,

die ausreichende Erfahrung im Umgang mit derartigen Modellen besitzen. Bei unsachgemässer Verwendung kann

hoher Personen- und/oder Sachschaden entstehen. Fragen Sie in einem Modellbauverein in Ihrer Nähe um

professionelle Unterstätzung, wenn Sie Hilfe im Bau und Betrieb benötigen. Der Zusammenbau dieses Modells ist

durch die vielen Abbildungen selbsterklärend und ist für fortgeschrittene, erfahrene Modellbauer bestimmt.

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REQUIRED FOR OPERATION (Purchase separately)

Standard

Mini

Minimum 7 channel radio

Elevator : 1 standard servo

Rudder: 1 standard servo

Aileron: 2 mini servo

Flaps: 2 mini servo

Throttle: 1 mini servo (for glow engine only)

GLUE

(Purchase separately)

SILICON

Silicon sealer

TOLLS REQUIRED

Hobby knife

Needle nose Pliers

Sander

Masking tape - Straight Edged Ruler - Pen or pencil - Drill and Assorted Drill Bits

(Purchase separately)

.........................................................

.46 ~ .50 - 2 cycle

.72 ~.82 - 4 cycle

Silicone tube

Cyanoacrylate Glue (thin type)

Phillip screw driver

Scissors

Flap: “Y” x2 pcs

Aileron: “Y”x1pcs

700-800W Brushless Motor

5 cell 4500mAh LiPo battery

EPOXY A

EPOXY B

Hex Wrench

Wire Cutters

Aileron: 50cmx2 pcs

Flap: 30cmx2 pcs

Rx battery pack: 20cmx1 pcs

Epoxy Glue

(30 minute type)

Awl

If exposed to direct sunlight and/or heat, wrinkels can appear. Storing the

model in a cool place will let the wrinkles disappear. Otherwise, remove

wrinkles in covering film with a hair dryer, starting with

low temperature. You can fix the corners by using a hot iron.

Bei Sonneneinstrahlung und/oder Wärme kann die Folie erschlaffen bzw. Falten

entstehen. Verwenden Sie ein Warumluftgebläse (Haartrockner) um evtl. Falten aus der Folie

zu bekommen. Die Kanten können Sie mit einem Bügeleisen behandeln. Nicht zuviel Hitze anwenden !

Symbols used throughout this instruction manual, comprise:

Drill holes using the stated

1.5mm

size of drill

(in this case 1.5 mm )

Use epoxy glue

Take particular care here

Apply cyano glue

Hatched-in areas:

remove covering

film carefully

Assemble left and right

L/R

sides the same way.

Check during assembly that these

parts move freely, without binding

Not included.

These parts must be

purchased separately

Read through the manual before you begin, so you will have an overall idea of what to do.

CONVERSION TABLE

1.0mm = 3/64”

1.5mm = 1/16”

2.0mm = 5/64”

2.5mm = 3/32”

3.0mm = 1/8”

4.0mm = 5/32”

5.0mm = 13/64”

6.0mm = 15/64”

10mm = 13/32”

12mm = 15/32”

15mm = 19/32”

20mm = 51/64”

25mm = 1”

30mm = 1-3/16”

45mm = 1-51/64”

Low seting

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P-47 THUNDERBOLT

Push left (or right) the magnetic fuel tank hatch

and full it out of the fuselage.

Cut the wood along the line as shown

(1A) in case of 4T engine using

1- ENGINE MOUNT

Attach the engine mount beams onto the fire-wall

so the distance between of two engine mount beams

is “A”,and B=B’ as show.

Secure the engine mount beams onto the fire-wall

with litter CA glue (1B)

! Align the mark on both engine mount

beams with the mark on the fuselage

Using a pencil or felt tipped pen, mark

the fire wall where the four holes are to

be drilled(1B))

Liter

6mm

In case of 4T

glow engine

using.

! Align the mark on both

engine mount beams with

the mark on the fire-wall.

Carefully remove the engine mount beams

and drill a 6mm hole through the fire-wall

at each of the four marks made above (1C)

FRONT-VIEW

B’

B=B’

Insert the blind-nut onto each

of the four holes make above (1D).

Reposition the engine mount beams on to the fire-wall

and secure them with four 4x25mm screw (1D)

4x25mm screw - washer

...................4

Blind-nut

....................4

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P-47 THUNDERBOLT

C=125mm

2- ENGINE

Position the engine to the engine mounts so the distance from the prop hub

to the fire-wall is 125mm.

Mark the engine mounting plate where the four holes are to be drilled (2A)

125mm

! Engine thrust on balk head

is already adjust at factory

FUSELAGE

SIDE-VIEW

3x25mm screw

.......4

Washer

.......4

3mm

Remove the engine and drill a 3mm holes through the beam at each

of the four marks made above (2B)

Marking sure that you drill the hole perpendicular to the beam of the

engine mount.

To muffler

Rubber stopper

3x35mm screw

Filler tube

To engine

3x25mm

Reposition the engine on the engine mount beams, aligning

it with the holes. Secure the engine to the engine mount using

four 3x25mm screws (2C)

Note: Apply Silicon sealer to each of the

3x25mm screw and nut.

Carefully install the fuel tank

to ensure that they will not

shift during flight (2F).

Water

Blow

Checking for leaks - block the vents

and blow into the feed - if in doubt

submersing the tank in a blow of

water will show up any problems.

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P-47 THUNDERBOLT

Using a aluminum motor mounting plate

as a template, mark the plywood motor

mounting plate where the four holes are

to be drilled.

Remove the aluminum motor mounting

plate and drill a 1/8”(3mm) hole through

the plywood at each of the four marks

marked .

3mm

3- ELECTRIC MOTOR

Using a wooden motor mounting plate as a template,

mark the fire-wall where the four holes are to be drilled (3C).

! Align the mark on wooden motor

mounting plate with the mark on

the fire-wall.

6mm

Remove the wooden motor mounting

plate and drill a 6mm hole through

the fire-wall at each of the four marks

marked (3D) .

Secure the Motor to the wooden

motor mounting plate using the

four 3mm bolts.

3mm bolt / nut...4

SIDE-VIEW / Seitenansicht

125mm

Attach the four 5x70mm bolts

and nuts to the fire-wall as

shown (3E).

6x100mm bolt.....4

6mm nut..........12

6mm washer...16

B’

B=B’

! Motor thrust on balk head

is already adjust at factory

FUSELAGE

SIDE-VIEW

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P-47 THUNDERBOLT

4- WING: SERVO AND LINKAGES

Secure the plastic control horn

in place using the thin CA glue.

Thin CA

Cut away only

the covering

Plastic control horn

............2 set

Plastic control horn

............2 set

Using the thread (pre-installed at factory)

to slide the aileron and flap extension cord

(not include) into the wing half.

connector

Flap push-rod

1.2x120mm

2 mm

Flap servo

2 mm

2x20mm screw

......4

2 mm

EZ link

Aileron push-rod

2X175mm

Plastic EZ link

............2

Steel clevis

............2

Aileron push rod 2x175mm

.....2

Connector

2mm

............2

Flap push rod 1.2x120mm

............2

Aileron servo

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P-47 THUNDERBOLT

5- JOINNING THE WING

Draw the center line

on the wing joiner

Without using Epoxy yet, trial fit the wing joiner into one

of the wing panels.

Next, slide the other wing half onto the dihedral brace until the

wing panels meet. If the fit is overly tight, it may be necessary

to lightly sand the dihedral brace.

30 min.

Epoxy

Coat one half of the dihedral brace with epoxy up

to the center line. Install the epoxy-coated side of

the dihedral brace into the wing joiner cavity up to

the center line.

Carefully slide the wing halves together, ensuring that

they are accurately aligned.

Firmly press the two halves together, allowing the excess epoxy

to run out. Using a paper towel, clean off the excess epoxy.

Nylon wing bolt

(included)

Paper clamp

(not include)

Rubber band

(not include)

Hold the wing halves together with paper

clamp and rubber band.

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P-47 THUNDERBOLT

6- FIXED GEAR ASSEMBLY

3x20mm

Main gear (left)

Main landing gear

Gear mount

P-47 THUNDERBOLT

Nylon gear

strap

2mm

3x20mm

7- FIXED GEAR INSTALLATION

Ply gear

mount flat

Square

plastic

Main gear (right)

Gear mount

(plywood)

Ply gear mount plate

Plastic strap

3x20mm screw..16

Square plastic

3x10mm screw

..........8

5/64”

2mm

Do the same way with

second wing half.

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P-47 THUNDERBOLT

In case of fixed gear using

8- GEAR DOOR

1.5mm

Plywood gear cover

Plastic strap

........2

P-47 THUNDERBOLT

OFF

GEAR

SWITCH

EXTENDED

RETRACTED

plastic strap

Do the same way with

second wing half.

9- ELECTRIC RETRACT GEAR INSTALLATION

2x6mm

screw

1.5mm

Electric retract must be purchase separately

Do the same way with

second wing half.

Important: When you “on” the retract swicth,

if the retract gear does not retracted completely,

use your finger to push the retract gear to the

completely retrated position, it will extend.

Then use the hobby knife to remove the place

where the retract gear is entangled.

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P-47 THUNDERBOLT

Wheel Cover Parts

3mm plywood

10- STRUT AND GEAR DOOR ASSEMBLY

GP 1

GP 2

GP 1

G2A

GP2

GP1

GP2

G2A

GP1

Glue the G2A to the Strut and

G2, But do not glue the GP2

and GP1 to the Strut in this time.

P-47 THUNDERBOLT

Adjust the GP2 and GP1

Glue the G3 to the G2A

before glue them to the G1.

Glue the GP2 and GP1to

the Strut.

11- STRUT AND GEAR DOOR ASSEMBLY

3mm screw set

Sand here

Wooden ringStrut

Gear door

Important: When you “on” the retract swicth,

if the retract gear does not retracted completely,

use your finger to push the retract gear to the

completely retrated position, it will extend.

Then use the hobby knife to remove the place

where the retract gear is entangled.

Sand here

Lightly sand the wooden rings to be sure that

the struts locks in retracted position.

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P-47 THUNDERBOLT

12- WING INSTALLATION

6x50mm nylon bolt

.....2

P-47 THUNDERBOLT

Push the horizontal stabilizer into the slot on the fuselage

as show. Check the alignment of the horizontal stabilizer

by measuring from a fixed point along the center line of

the fuselage to the leading edge on each side of the

horizontal stabilizer. The distance must be equal on both

sides . If not, adjust the stabilizer until the measurements

are the same (see picture below: A=A’).

13- STABILIZER INSTALLATION

A = A’

Cut away only

the covering

both side

A’

13D

Cut away only

the covering

13A

When you are satisfied with the alignment, use

13C

a pencil to trace around the top and bottom of

the stabilizer where it meets the fuselage .

Using a sharp hobby knife, carefully cut away

the covering around of all slots for the horizontal

stabilizer and vertical fin installation.

13B

Remove the left and right elevator out of the

horizontal stabilizer.

Remove the horizontal stabilizer

from the fuselage. Using a straight edge

and a sharp hobby knife, carefully cut away

the covering inside the lines which were marked

above. Be cautious not to cut into the wood-this

will weaken the structure .

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P-47 THUNDERBOLT

14- STABILIZER INSTALLATION

B=B’

Apply thin CA glue into the slot where

the fuselage meet the horizontal stabilizer.

14A

14C

90 degree

triangle

Install the horizontal stabilizer onto the fuselage and adjust

Apply CA glue

both sides.

(thin CA)

the alignment as described in steep 13A.

Note: it is important to ensure that the horizontal stabilizer is

also level in regards to the wing. The distance must be equal

on both sides. If not, adjust the stabilizer until the

measurements are the same.

Apply the thin CA along the area where the covering was

removed in the previous step and to the fuselage where the

horizontal stabilizer mounts .

14B

Pull the rudder out of the vertical fin.

Carefully, push the vertical fin into the

slot on the fuselage as shown (14B).

B’

Remove the vertical stabilizer from the fuselage.

Using s sharp hobby knife, carefully cut away the

covering below the lines which were drawn in the

previous steep. Do not cut into the woods as this

will affect the structural integrity of the stabilizer (14D).

14D

Cut away only

the covering

Trial fit the vertical fin in position. Using

a 90 degree triangle, ensure that the

vertical stabilizer is perpendicular to the

horizontal stabilizer (14C).

Using a pencil, trace around the vertical

stabilizer where it meets the fuselage.

Remove the vertical stabilizer from the

fuselage.

14E

Apply thin CA

glue both side

Insert the vertical fin into the fuselage, precisely align the vertical stabilizer

as described in step 14C.

! Securely glue together. If coming off during fly, you lose control of your

air plane.

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P-47 THUNDERBOLT

TOP-SIDE

HORIZONTAL STABILIZER

15- ELEVATOR AND CONTROL HORN

Without using glue yet, push the elevator

and its hinges into the hinge slots in

trailing edge of the horizontal stabilizer.

Apply thin CA

glue both side

Apply a thin layer of petroleum jelly

Apply thin CA

glue on the top

of the hinge

TOP-SIDE

HORIZONTAL STABILIZER

Do the same way with the bottom side

of elevator and with the second elevator.

2mm

Control horn

................2

2x12mm screw

..........4

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P-47 THUNDERBOLT

Without using glue yet, push the rudder

and its hinges into the hinge slots in

trailing edge of the vertical stabilizer.

16- RUDDER AND CONTROL HORN

Apply thin CA

glue both side

Apply thin CA

glue both side

Vertical

Stabilizer

Vertical

Stabilizer

Apply thin CA

glue on the left

and right

of the hinge

Apply a thin layer

of petroleum jelly

RUDDERRUDDER

Control horn

................3

2x12mm screw

..........6

2mm

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P-47 THUNDERBOLT

1- Insert the tail wheel pushrod into the hole on the tail gear

control horn (as show).

2- Install the tail wheel control horn in place.

3- Instal the tail wheel gear in place.

4- Secure the tail wheel control horn in place using a 5/64”(2mm)

screw set, Ensure smooth non-binding movement.

17- TAIL GEAR INSTALLATION

1.2x800mm rod

...................................1

3x3mm screw

............1

Tail wheel control-

horn

.................1

Tail landing gear

..........1

2mm I.D collar

...............2

25mm wheel

..........1

Plywood Tail wheel door

P-47

Attach the tail wheel doors

in place using CA glue.

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P-47 THUNDERBOLT

Insert the rudder push-rod from the rear of the fuselage.

Screw the clevis mid-thread, then connect to the rudder control horn.

Insert the two elevator push-rod from the rear of the fuselage.

Screw the clevis mid-thread, then connect to the elevator control horn.

Steel clevis

.......3

2x950mm rod

.......3

(2 x120mm) rod

............2

(1.2 x500mm) throttle rod

............1

Triple connector

................2

18- SERVO AND LINKAGES

3mm set Screw

Tail gear push-rod 1.2x800mm

2mm

....................1

Throttle push-rod

1.2x500mm

2 mm

Throttle servo

In case of Glow engine using

Rudder push-rod

2x950mm

Triple connector

2 mm

Cut the rudder push-rod excess length.

Cut the tail wheel push-rod excess length.

Insert all into the triple connector and tighten everything.

Do the same way with the elevator linkages.

Rudder servo

Throtlle servo

Elevator servo

FUELAGE BOTTOM-VIEW

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P-47 THUNDERBOLT

19- FIBERGLASS COWL AND DUMMY ENGINE

2x6mm screw

.........6

2.5x10mm screw

.........5

2mm

2,5X10mm

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P-47 THUNDERBOLT

20- BOTTOM COVER

2x6mm self tapping screw

2x6mm screw

.........10

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P-47 THUNDERBOLT

21- BOMB ASSEMBLY

Sander

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P-47 THUNDERBOLT

Sticker

22- STICKER

P-47B “Touch of Texas”

Black Sticker

BOLTS IN EXHAUST MANIFOLD CLAMPS

SHOULD BE TIGHTENED JUST BEYOND

FINGER TIGHTNESS AS FOLLOWS:

1- DRAW UP BOLTS FULL TIGHT WITH WRENCH.

2- BACK OF TILL LOOSE.

3- DRAW UP FINGER TIGHT AND THEN TAKE ABOUT

ONE FULL TURN WITH WRENCH.

4- CLAMPS SHOULD NOT ROTATE BY HAND BUT

CREEP UNDER MALLET TAPS.

5- THIS DOES NOT APPLY TO MARMAN CLAMPS.

BOLTS IN EXHAUST MANIFOLD CLAMPS

SHOULD BE TIGHTENED JUST BEYOND

FINGER TIGHTNESS AS FOLLOWS:

1- DRAW UP BOLTS FULL TIGHT WITH WRENCH.

2- BACK OF TILL LOOSE.

3- DRAW UP FINGER TIGHT AND THEN TAKE ABOUT

ONE FULL TURN WITH WRENCH.

4- CLAMPS SHOULD NOT ROTATE BY HAND BUT

CREEP UNDER MALLET TAPS.

5- THIS DOES NOT APPLY TO MARMAN CLAMPS.

Black Sticker

Sticker

Nose Art Sticker for P-47-B “Touch of Texas”

P-47B “TOUCH OF TEXAS” DECAL - VQ MODELS

Red Sticker

IMPORTANT: Please do not clean your model with strong solvent or pure alcohol to keep the

colour of your model not fade.

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P-47 THUNDERBOLT

Sticker

23- STICKER

P-47D Camo. LM-Z

Black Sticker

BOLTS IN EXHAUST MANIFOLD CLAMPS

SHOULD BE TIGHTENED JUST BEYOND

FINGER TIGHTNESS AS FOLLOWS:

1- DRAW UP BOLTS FULL TIGHT WITH WRENCH.

2- BACK OF TILL LOOSE.

3- DRAW UP FINGER TIGHT AND THEN TAKE ABOUT

ONE FULL TURN WITH WRENCH.

4- CLAMPS SHOULD NOT ROTATE BY HAND BUT

CREEP UNDER MALLET TAPS.

5- THIS DOES NOT APPLY TO MARMAN CLAMPS.

BOLTS IN EXHAUST MANIFOLD CLAMPS

SHOULD BE TIGHTENED JUST BEYOND

FINGER TIGHTNESS AS FOLLOWS:

1- DRAW UP BOLTS FULL TIGHT WITH WRENCH.

2- BACK OF TILL LOOSE.

3- DRAW UP FINGER TIGHT AND THEN TAKE ABOUT

ONE FULL TURN WITH WRENCH.

4- CLAMPS SHOULD NOT ROTATE BY HAND BUT

CREEP UNDER MALLET TAPS.

5- THIS DOES NOT APPLY TO MARMAN CLAMPS.

Sticker

Red Sticker

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P-47 THUNDERBOLT

24- STICKER

P-47D “Tarheel Hal” IA-N

P-47 THUNDERBOLT

(88 ~ 93mm)

How to add nose weight

To get the correct C.G., Several strips of lead weight were

required in the nose of this model .

To minimize the amount of weight required, it is desirable to

position the weight as far forward as possible.

IMPORTANT: Recheck the C.G. After the weight has been installed.

25- BALANCE

Note: Adjust the location of the battery pack to achieve this C.G location.

Wing center section

DO NOT try to fly an out-of balance model!

Lead

P-47 THUNDERBOLT

ELEVATOR STROKE

RUDDER STROKE

Adjust the travel of the control surfaces to achieve the values stated in the diagrams.

These value will be suitable for average flight requirements. Adjust the values to suit your particular needs.

26- CONTROL SURFACE

(15mm)

AILERON STROKE

(25mm)

FLAPS STROKE

(10mm)

(25-30mm)