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1. ide COIDE i N amp 2 LION ont Top Flite Models Champaign IL Telephone 217 398 8970 Ext 5 airsupport top flite com ee TOP FLITE SPECIFICATIONS 85 in 2160mm WARRANTY Top Flite Models guarantees this kit to be free from defects in both material and workmanship at the date of purchase This warranty does not cover any component parts damaged by use or modification In no case shall Top Flite s liability exceed the original cost of the purchased kit Further Top Flite reserves the right to change or modify this warranty without notice Wingspan 1329 sq in 85 7 dm2 In that Top Flite has no control over the final assembly or material used for final assembly no liability shall be assumed nor accepted for any damage resulting from the use by the user of the final user assembled prod uct By the act of using the user assembled product the user accepts all resulting liability 19 5 21 5 Ib 8842 9749 g If the buyer is not prepared to accept the liability associated with the use of this product the buyer is advised to return this kit immediately in new and unused condition to the place of purchase Wing Loading 34 37 oz sq ft 104 113 g dm To make a warranty claim send the Hobby Services 75 in defective part or item to Hobby 3002 N Apollo Dr Suite 1 1905mm Services at this address Champaign IL 61822 USA R i 7 ch Include a
2. L 6 Cut off 1 2 12 7mm from the threaded end of the 2 56 x 6 152mm metal pushrod Thread the nylon ball socket on the pushrod Snap the ball socket onto the ball link ball on the retract control valve Mark the pushrod where it crosses the servo arm and make a 90 degree bend at the mark Install the pushrod in the servo arm and install a nylon FasLink Cut the pushrod 1 8 3mm past the top of the FasLink Connectors LJ 7 Install a fill valve in the fuselage side in a convenient location Refer to the air retracts instructions Connect the pressure tank fill valve and control valve to a T fitting Connect the two air lines coming from the tail gear retract to separate T fittings Then connect the T fittings to the control valve Finally connect the quick connects to the T fittings Make sure the quick connectors correspond to the quick connectors installed in the wing Electrical tape can be used to wrap the air lines together to clean up the installation L 8 Connect the air lines from the retracts in the wing to the quick connectors in the fuselage Pump up the pressure tank to the recommended pressure and operate the retracts a couple of times making any adjustments as needed The opening for the tail gear may need to be widened slightly at the steering arm to prevent the steering arm from rubbing on the fuselage Tape the fiberglass tail gear retract cover over the retract opening Again operate the
3. 8 Mount the Retracts 9 Install the Flap Servos 11 Install the Aileron and Flap Pushrods 11 Join the Wing 0 eee eee 12 INSTALL THE FIXED MAIN LANDING GEAR 13 ASSEMBLE THE FUSELAGE 14 Install the Stabilizer 14 Mount the Fixed Tail Gear 16 Mount the Retractable Tail Gear 16 Install the Elevator and Rudder Servos 18 INSTALL THE ENGINE 0 19 ASSEMBLE AND INSTALL THE FUEL TANK 21 INSTALL THE AIR RETRACT CONTROLS 22 INSTALL THE COWL 00005 23 APPLY THE FINAL DETAILS 26 FINISH THE WING 2 20 0 00 0s 28 Apply the Decals 000 29 GET THE MODEL READY TOFLY 30 Install the Propeller 30 Balance the Model Laterally 30 Check the Control Directions 30 Set the Control Throws 30 Balance the Model C G 31 CHECKLIST shex garner cheval a eee cat 32 PREFLIGH arse adie ha 2 bse aa Le setts 33 Identify Your Model 204 33 Charge the Batteries 33 Ground Check and Range Check 33 ENGINE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 33 AMA SAFETY CODE 2 0000005 33 General se ts sate eos oe dea ates Sos Sede wee 34 Radio Control 2000000 eee 34 IMAA SAFETY CODE 5 34 PLY ING o teas dais oa bh h
4. _ 1 Test fit the two aluminum stabilizer tubes in the fuselage and slide the stabilizers on the tubes The shorter tube goes in the front hole If the aluminum tubes are too tight to slide through the holes take a sharp hobby knife and gently scrape the inside of the holes During the manufacturing process a small amount of resin or filler may be left behind in the hole 2 Once you are satisfied with the fit of the stabilizer halves remove the stabilizer halves and the joiner tubes Use medium grit sandpaper to roughen up the aluminum tubes Clean the tubes with denatured alcohol and insert both tubes back into the fuselage until the end exits on the opposite side by approximately 1 25 4mm J 3 Gather everything required for gluing the stabilizer halves to the fuselage including 30 minute epoxy mixing sticks epoxy brush 12 305mm long dowel or wire masking tape denatured alcohol and small paper towel squares Mix up 3 4 oz 22 1cc of 30 minute epoxy Apply a generous amount of epoxy to the long side of the aluminum joiner tubes Pull the tubes through the fuselage so that they are close to centered Pour a small amount of epoxy into both holes of one of the stabilizer halves and using a dowel or wire coat the inside of the holes Apply epoxy to the root rib of the stabilizer and the fuselage Insert the end of the aluminum tubes with epoxy on them into the stabilizer and press the stabilizer against the fuselage
5. LANDING One of the keys to landing a giant scale model is to maintain sufficient airspeed throughout the landing approach An unusually high airspeed is not necessary but those unfamiliar with landing giant scale models are sometimes deceived by the model s larger size Larger models often appear to be closer than they actually are Additionally most giant scale models slow down rapidly thus causing the uninitiated to land short To avoid this initial illusion make your landing pattern closer than you normally might for a 40 size sport model Also don t pull the throttle all the way back and leave it there the way you normally would Instead momentarily pull the throttle all the way back but then advance it a click or two to keep the engine RPM up and maintain airspeed Once over the runway you can cut the throttle the rest of the way and the model will slow for the landing flare The Giant P 47D ARF may be landed with or without flaps Flaps increase lift and drag so the plane may be landed slower thus reducing rollout after touchdown not as much of a factor on grass runways To initiate a landing approach reduce the throttle while on the downwind leg If using flaps allow the model to slow before extending them Continue to lose altitude but maintain airspeed by keeping the nose down as you turn onto the crosswind leg Make your final turn toward the runway into the wind keeping the nose down to maintain airspeed an
6. Contact the AMA for a rule book with full details If you would like photos of the full size Tarheel Hal P 47D for scale documentation or if you would like to study the photos to add more scale details photo packs are available from Bob s Aircraft Documentation 3114 Yukon Ave Costa Mesa CA 92626 Or via the Internet at www bobsairdoc com Ph 714 979 8058 Fax 714 979 7279 Or via the Internet at PROTECT YOUR MODEL YOURSELF amp OTHERS FOLLOW THESE IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 1 Your Giant P 47D ARF should not be considered a toy but rather a sophisticated working model that functions very much like a full size airplane Because of its performance capabilities the Giant P 47D ARF if not assembled and operated correctly could possibly cause injury to yourself or spectators and damage to property 2 You must assemble the model according to the instructions Do not alter or modify the model as doing so may result in an unsafe or unflyable model In a few cases the instructions may differ slightly from the photos In those instances the written instructions should be considered as correct 3 You must take time to build straight true and strong 4 You must use an R C radio system that is in good condition a correctly sized engine and other components as specified in this instruction manual All components must be correctly installed so that the model operates correctly on the ground and in the
7. Example Using a 3 cu in engine a model would likely be underpowered at an aircraft weight greater than 36 pounds With the same engine an aircraft weighing less than 15 pounds would likely be overpowered Servo arms and wheels should be rated heavy duty Glass filled servo arms and control horns are highly recommended Control surfaces preference linkages are listed in order of 1 Cable system pull pull A tiller bar is highly recommended along with necessary bracing 2 Arrow Shaft fiberglass or aluminum 1 4 or 5 16 6 or 8mm O D bracing every six 6 to ten 10 inches is highly recommended 3 Tube in tube nyrod Bracing every few inches is highly recommended Inner tube should be totally enclosed in outer tube 4 Hardwood dowel 3 8 O D bracing every six 6 to ten 10 inches is highly recommended Hinges should be rated heavy duty and manufactured for Giant Scale use primarily Homemade and original design hinges are acceptable if determined to be adequate for the intended use Clevis steel excluding heavy duty ball links and attachment hardware should be heavy duty 4 40 threaded rod type 2 56 threaded size rod is acceptable for some applications e g throttle Clevis is to have lock nuts and sleeve or spring keepers Propeller tips should be painted or colored in a visible and contrasting manner so as to increase the visibility of the propeller tip arc FLYING The Giant P 47D ARF is
8. Futaba 3102 Futaba S3004 FUTM0045 min 50 oz in torque FUTM0045 min 50 oz in torque FUTM0045 min 50 oz in torque FUTM0045 min 50 oz in torque FUTM0045 min 50 oz in torque FUTM0027 standard FUTM0034 micro FUTM0027 standard Elevators Rudder Ailerons Flaps Tail Steering Throttle Retract Optional Choke A receiver battery with a minimum of 1 000mAh is recommended for flying the Giant P 47D ARF The battery voltage should be checked before every flight to be certain it has enough charge In addition to the servos the following items or similar items are also required The order numbers shown in parentheses are for Futaba servos Items Required 6 Y harness for elevator rudder steering ailerons amp flaps FUTM4130 6 Servo Extension for throttle optional choke ailerons amp flaps HCAM2701 12 305mm Servo Extension for flaps amp receiver switch HCAM2711 24 610mm Servo Extension for ailerons HCAM27021 2 Heavy Duty Switch Harness FUTM4385 1 Ernst Charge Receptacle 124 ERNM3001 4 Note The length and quantity of servo extensions and Y connectors may vary depending on the brand of radio you are using and the radio installation RETRACTABLE LANDING GEAR The Top Flite Giant P 47D ARF may be assembled with either the included fixed landing gear or optional retractable land
9. Prepare a dishpan or small bucket with a mixture of liquid dish soap and warm water about 1 2 teaspoon 2 5cc of soap per gallon of water Submerse one of the decals in the solution and peel off the paper backing Note Even though the decals have a sticky back and are not the water transfer type submersing them in soap amp water allows accurate positioning and reduces air bubbles underneath J 3 Position decal on the model where desired Holding the decal down use a paper towel to wipe most of the water away d 4 Use a piece of soft balsa or something similar to squeegee remaining water from under the decal Apply the rest of the decals the same way Please use the following pictures as a guide for decal placement 29 Did You Know M One problem that occurred with the removal of the razor spine to accommodate the bubble canopy was tail flutter Beginning with the D 40 a dorsal fin was added to rectify this The dorsal fin was also retrofitted to all previous variants still flying GET THE MODEL READY TO FLY INSTALL THE PROPELLER J 1 Carefully balance the propeller and any spare propellers An unbalanced propeller can be the single most significant cause of vibration that can damage the model Not only will engine mounting bolts loosen possibly with disastrous effect but vibration may also damage the receiver and receiver batteries Vibration can also cause the fuel to foam which
10. Wipe off any excess epoxy that may have squeezed out before it runs down the fuselage Quickly repeat the process on the other side Wipe off any excess epoxy with a dampened paper towel and denatured alcohol Use pieces of masking tape to hold the stabilizer tight against the fuselage until the epoxy cures 90 J LJ 4 Without using any glue install five hinges into the rudder Note that the pivot point of each hinge must align with the center of the leading edge To achieve this alignment the hinges will be fairly deep in the rudder Also note that the hinges must be perpendicular to the leading edge J 15 Again without glue test fit the rudder to the fin Move it left and right a few times to align the hinges The rudder doesn t have to move very far only 2 50 8mm left and 2 50 8mm right measured at the widest part of the rudder at the trailing edge If there is too much resistance or if you are not able to move the rudder left and right 2 50 8mm widen the gap slightly between the rudder and the fin Add a drop of oil a _ LJ 6 Remove the rudder and all the hinges Add a small drop of oil to the pivot point on the hinges This will prevent the epoxy from adhering to the pivot point Make sure oil does not get on the gluing surface of the hinge If it does clean the oil off with a paper towel square dampened with denatured alcohol 15 Jj LJ 7 Mix up appr
11. remove the cowl and cut the opening for the ignition switch in the side of the cowl using a high speed rotary tool with a carbide cutting bit Start with a small hole and slowly enlarge the hole while test fitting the cowl on the fuselage Carburetor Intake d 18 Follow the same procedure for the muffler cooling air exit and the carburetor air intake if the Fuji lmvac BT 43El 2 has been installed Remove the cowl before cutting the holes to prevent fiberglass dust from entering the carburetor Route the fuel defuel and vent fuel lines out the cooling air exit in the bottom of the cowl Install the aluminum fuel line plug in the fuel defueling line APPLY THE FINAL DETAILS J 1 Position the turbocharger exhaust fairing as shown Mark on the fuselage the outline of the fairing Inside the outline use a T pin to prick small holes in 26 the covering or trim and remove the covering from inside the outline This will help the glue hold the fairing on Glue the turbocharger exhaust fairing on the fuselage with canopy glue or medium CA _ 2 Glue the two innercooler exhaust doors in the two cutouts in the aft end of the fuselage d 3 Glue the two oil cooler louvers to the forward lower fuselage following the same procedure used to install the turbocharger exhaust fairing d 4 Trim the armor plate and the cockpit floor along the edge so that they lay flat Use medium CA to glue the flo
12. IL 61822 Be certain to specify the order number exactly as listed in the Replacement Parts List Payment by credit card or personal check only no C O D If additional assistance is required for any reason contact Product Support by e mail at productsupport top flite com or by telephone at 217 398 8970 REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST Order oer How to Missing pieces Contact Product Support Instruction manual Full size plans Not available TOPA1810 TOPA1811 TOPA1812 TOPA1813 TOPA1814 TOPA1815 TOPA1816 Fuselage Wing Set Contact your hobby supplier to purchase these items Stab Elevators Rudder Cowl Canopy Landing Gear Wires TOPA1817 Gear Covers TOPA1818 TOPA1819 TOPA1820 TOPA1821 TOPA1822 Contact your hobby supplier Spinner Hub to purchase these items Dummy Engine Tailwheel Assy Decals Stab Tubes COMMON ABBREVIATIONS Stab Horizontal Stabilizer Fin Vertical Stabilizer LE Leading Edge TE Trailing Edge Inches mm Millimeters SHCS Socket Head Cap Screw mAh Milliamp Hours refers to the usable capacity of a battery To convert inches to millimeters multiply inches by 25 4 25 4mm 1 KIT CONTENTS 1 Fuselage 2 Left wing 3 Right wing 4 Belly pan 5 Left Stabilizer 6 Right Stabilizer 7 Stabilizer Joiner Tubes 8 Rudder 9 Fixed Tail Gear 10 Innercooler Exhausts 11 Turbo Charger Exhaust
13. air You must check the operation of the model and all components before every flight 5 If you are not an experienced pilot or have not flown this type of model before we recommend that you get the assistance of an experienced pilot in your R C club for your first flights If you re not a member of a club your local hobby shop has information about clubs in your area whose membership includes experienced pilots 6 While this kit has been flight tested to exceed normal use if the plane will be used for extremely high stress flying such as racing or if an engine larger than one in the recommended range is used the modeler is responsible for taking steps to reinforce the high stress points and or substituting hardware more suitable for the increased stress 3 7 WARNING The cowl and landing gear covers included in this kit are made of fiberglass the fibers of which may cause eye skin and respiratory tract irritation Never blow into a part to remove fiberglass dust as the dust will blow back into your eyes Always wear safety goggles a particle mask and rubber gloves when grinding drilling and sanding fiberglass parts Vacuum the parts and the work area thoroughly after working with fiberglass parts We as the kit manufacturer provide you with a top quality thoroughly tested kit and instructions but ultimately the quality and flyability of your finished model depends on how you build it therefore we cannot in
14. any way guarantee the performance of your completed model and no representations are expressed or implied as to the performance or safety of your completed model REMEMBER Take your time and follow the instructions to end up with a well built model that is straight and true DECISIONS YOU MUST MAKE This is a partial list of items required to finish the Giant P 47D ARF that may require planning or decision making before starting to build Order numbers are provided in parentheses ENGINE RECOMMENDATIONS When considering engines for this model refer to the engine size recommendations on the cover of the manual Spark ignition gas engines are most popular with large scale warbirds such as this One advantage of a gas engine is economy gas engines tend to consume less fuel than a glow engine as well Additionally gas engines deposit little exhaust residue on the model Among other engines this model was test flown with a Fuji lmvac BT 43EI 2 engine The Fuji lmvac BT 43El 2 provides more than adequate power and flies the Giant P 47D ARF in a scale like manner NOTE Instructions for mounting every possible engine cannot be incorporated into this manual Modelers using another engine may refer to the instructions as a guide for mounting their engine in a similar way If using the BT 43EI 2 engine an optional muffler is recommended L Bisson Inverted Muffler BISG6543 Per the IMAA Safety Code m
15. either scale or non scale which have a wingspan of 80 inches 2032mm or more for monoplanes and 60 inches 1524mm or more for multi winged model aircraft and have a ramp weight fueled and ready to fly of 55lbs 24 75kg or less Section 1 0 SAFETY STANDARD 1 1 Adherence to Code This safety code is to be strictly followed 1 2 The most current AMA Safety Code in effect is to be observed However the competition sections of the code may be disregarded Section 3 0 Safety Check 3 4 Flight Testing All Giant Scale R C aircraft are to have been flight tested and flight trimmed with a minimum of six flights before the model is allowed to fly at an IMAA Sanctioned event 3 5 Proof of Flight The completing and signing of the Declaration section of the Safety Inspection form by the pilot or owner shall document as fact that each aircraft has been successfully flight tested and proven airworthy prior to an IMAA event Section 5 0 Emergency Engine Shut Off kili switch 5 1 All magneto spark ignition engines must have a coil grounding switch on the aircraft to stop the engine This will also prevent accidental starting of the engine This switch shall be readily available to both pilot and helper This switch is to be operated manually and without the use of the radio system 34 5 2 Engine with battery power ignition systems must have a switch to turn off the power from the battery pack to disable the engine from firing Th
16. evenly spaced between the fuselage Mark the outline of the belly 28 pan on the bottom of the wing Cut and remove a 1 2 12 7mm wide strip of covering 1 32 0 8mm from inside the outline J 4 Remove the wing and place waxed paper between the wing and the fuselage at the leading and trailing edge This will prevent the wing from becoming glued to the fuselage if the epoxy should run out of the joint Reinstall the wing _ 5 Glue the belly pan to the wing using 30 minute epoxy Make sure that the belly pan is tight against the bottom of the wing and centered between the fuselage Wipe off any excess epoxy before it cures bamm AEN 25 4mm aaa 16 Clean the aluminum tubes with denatured alcohol and glue the gun barrels in the wing with 6 minute epoxy Note the distance from the leading edge of the wing to the end of each gun barrel Did You Know iia The belly pan under the wing conceals the air ducting for the supercharger One duct carries air from the intake in the front of the cowl back to the supercharger driven by the turbine and two smaller ducts carry exhaust gasses from the engine to the turbine APPLY THE DECALS J 1 Use scissors or a sharp hobby knife to cut the decals from the sheet Where possible round the corners so they won t catch and lift while cleaning and handling the model _ 2 Be certain the model is clean and free from oily fingerprints and dust
17. location on the inside of the cowl This will help you reposition the engine once you have applied epoxy to the engine assembly Use masking tape to hold the dummy engine in position and test fit the cowl on the fuselage over the gas engine Epoxy a fillet around joint J 9 Before gluing use sandpaper to roughen the gluing area inside the cowl Clean the area with a paper towel dampened with denatured alcohol Mix approximately 1 2 oz 14 7cc of 30 minute epoxy For a stronger joint add some milled fiberglass to the epoxy Apply epoxy to the edge of the engine assembly and insert it in the cowl Use the remaining epoxy to create a fillet around the edge of the assembly K Sand the ends 110 Trim the red turbo charger oil cooler intake around the base Then mark and trim the top of the intake 3 8 9 5mm from the base Trial fit the intake in the cowl It should fit over the rocker arm covers of the radial engine against the inner lip of the cowl Once satisfied with the fit use medium sandpaper to roughen the end of the intake Clean the sanding dust off with denatured alcohol and glue it to the cowl inside with CA Use canopy glue to attach the front of the intake to the back of the cowl lip d 11 Test fit the cowl over the engine Install the recommended propeller on the engine Adjust the position of the cowl so that the dummy radial engine is centered on the drive washer and the propeller
18. on the back to permanently hold it in place Over time fuel and exhaust residue may soften the adhesive and cause the weight to fall off Instead permanently attach the weight with glue or screws Note It is highly recommended that with gas powered planes the ignition system and all its components be separated from the radio system components by 32 at least 10 254mm to prevent ignition noise from interfering with the radio system If the plane is nose heavy do not move the receiver battery forward closer to the ignition system If the plane is tail heavy do not move the ignition battery aft closer to the receiver J 4 IMPORTANT If you found it necessary to add any weight recheck the C G after the weight has been installed CHECK LIST During the last few moments of preparation your mind may be elsewhere anticipating the excitement of the first flight Because of this you may be more likely to overlook certain checks and procedures that should be performed before the model is flown To help avoid this a check list is provided to make sure these important areas are not overlooked Many are covered in the instruction manual so where appropriate refer to the manual for complete instructions Be sure to check the items off as they are completed that s why it s called a check listh L 1 Fuelproof all areas exposed to fuel or exhaust residue such as the cowl ring wing saddle area etc _ 2 Check the
19. poor solder joints in your battery pack or a defective cell or a damaged receiver crystal from a previous crash 33 ENGINE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Failure to follow these safety precautions may result in severe injury to yourself and others Keep all engine fuel in a safe place away from high heat sparks or flames as fuel is very flammable Do not smoke near the engine or fuel and remember that engine exhaust gives off a great deal of deadly carbon monoxide Therefore do not run the engine in a closed room or garage Get help from an experienced pilot when learning to operate engines Use safety glasses when starting or running engines Do not run the engine in an area of loose gravel or sand the propeller may throw such material in your face or eyes Keep your face and body as well as all spectators away from the plane of rotation of the propeller as you start and run the engine Keep these items away from the prop loose clothing shirt sleeves ties scarfs long hair or loose objects such as pencils or screwdrivers that may fall out of shirt or jacket pockets into the prop Use a chicken stick or electric starter to start the engine Do not use your fingers to flip the propeller Make all engine adjustments from behind the rotating propeller The engine gets hot Do not touch it during or right after operation Make sure fuel lines are in good condition so fuel will not leak onto a hot engine
20. pushrods and the rudder pushrod L 3 Mount the control horns to the elevators and the rudder Follow the same procedure used for the ailerons by drilling 3 32 2 4mm holes and using 4 x 1 2 12 7mm sheet metal screws Attach the elevator clevis in the third hole from base of the control horn Install the rudder clevis in the second hole from the base of the control horn Don t forget to harden the holes with thin CA after first installing then removing the screws 14 Place two elevator one rudder and one tail wheel steering servo in the servo tray as shown Make three one arm servo arms and one two arm servo arm from the servo arms that came with your servos Position the servo arms as shown 18 d 5 Install solder clevises on the elevator servo arms in the hole 7 16 11 1mm from the center of the servo arm Install a solder clevis on the rudder servo arm in the hole 1 2 12 7mm from the center of the servo arm Following the same procedure that was done for the aileron and flap pushrods mark the elevator and rudder pushrods where they are to be cut for the solder clevises One at a time remove the threaded metal clevis from the control horn end remove the pushrod from the fuselage cut it to the correct length and solder a metal solder clevis on the end Reinstall the pushrod from the front and connect the solder clevis to the servo arms Reinstall the threaded metal c
21. wire Apply a drop of threadlocker on three 3x6mm machine screws Secure the two wheel collars and the steering arm to the tail gear wire with the three 3x6mm machine screws Adjust the location of the steering arm so that it is flush with the top of the tail gear wire and perpendicular to the tail wheel Also remove the two nuts from the top of the tail gear apply threadlocker and reinstall the nuts d 2 Enlarge the holes in the steering arm with a 5 64 2mm drill bit Mount a 2 56 ball link ball to each arm with a 2 56 nut and a drop of threadlocker J 3 Skip to step 5 in Mount the Retractable Tail Gear and follow the steps for installing the pull pull cable MOUNT THE RETRACTABLE TAIL GEAR d 1 Remove the steering arm from the Robart 160LWC retractable tail gear assembly not included File a flat spot near the top of the shaft for the set screw in the steering arm to lock onto 16 Mount the steering arm to the shaft with a drop of threadlocker and the set screw d 2 File another flat spot near the bottom of the shaft for one of the set screws in the strut Tighten both set screws with a drop of threadlocker on each Be certain the steering arm and the axle in the strut remain parallel with each other Make adjustments to the flat spots if necessary d 3 Enlarge the hole through the 1 3 4 44mm tail wheel with a 9 5mm drill Cut the axle included with the Robart retractable tail gea
22. 12 Cockpit Parts 13 Wing Joiner Parts 14 Fixed Main Gear 15 Wheels 16 Landing Gear Doors 17 Fuel Tank 18 Canopy 19 Dummy Engine 20 Spinner Nut 21 Cooler Intake 22 Cowl ASSEMBLE THE WINGS HINGE THE AILERONS Start with the left wing so the assembly matches the photos the first time through d 1 Lay a few paper towels on top of each other and cut them into small squares These paper towel squares will come in handy for wiping away excess epoxy throughout the assembly process and will save you from wasting whole paper towels d _J 2 Separate the aileron and flap from the wing by carefully peeling off the masking tape holding them together Use a paper towel square dampened with naphtha lighter fluid or similar solvent to remove any glue left behind from the tape J 13 If necessary use a covering iron with a covering sock to go over the wing flap and aileron to remove any wrinkles The best method to remove the wrinkles is to glide the iron over the covering until the wrinkles disappear then go over the area again pushing down on the iron to bond the covering to the wood If the wrinkles don t disappear the balsa in that area might be flexing inward If this is happening don t press down Simply let the heat of the iron shrink the covering If the wrinkles momentarily disappear then immediately reappear the iron may be too hot thus causing air bubbles Lower the tempe
23. C G according to the measurements provided in the manual d 3 Be certain the battery and receiver are securely mounted in the fuse Simply stuffing them into place with foam rubber is not sufficient d 4 Extend your receiver antenna and make sure it has a strain relief inside the fuselage to keep tension off the solder joint inside the receiver d 5 Balance your model laterally as explained in the instructions d 6 Use threadlocking compound to secure critical fasteners such as the set screws that hold the wheel axles to the struts screws that hold the carburetor arm if applicable engine bolts etc L 7 Add a drop of oil to the axles so the wheels will turn freely 8 Make sure all hinges are securely glued in place L 9 Reinforce holes for wood screws with thin CA where appropriate servo mounting screws cowl mounting screws etc L 10 Confirm that all controls operate in the correct direction and the throws are set up according to the manual 11 Make sure there are silicone retainers on all the clevises and that all servo arms are secured to the servos with the screws included with your radio L 12 Secure connections between servo wires and Y connectors or servo extensions and the connection between your battery pack and the on off switch with vinyl tape heat shrink tubing or special clips suitable for that purpose L 13 Make sure any servo extension cords you may have used do not interfere with
24. RACTS Note The fixed main landing gear will not be installed until after the two wing halves have been joined If using the fixed main landing gear proceed to Install the Flap Servos on page 13 Install the left retract first aluminum landing gear door mounts onto the strut and reinstall the strut in the strut mount 1 1 2 38mm LS pare mie bet eure a y 5 Set Screw Aluminum Landing Gear Door Mounts aN ee tl w S A J J 1 Use a hex wrench to loosen the strut mounting bolt and remove the strut Slide two LJ L 2 Trim the axle that is included with the Robart retracts to 1 1 2 38mm long File a flat spot at the end of the axle Insert the axle through the included 5 127mm wheel and into the retract Apply a drop of threadlocker to the 10 32 x 3 16 4 8mm set screw included with the retract and tighten the set screw onto the flat of the axle Make sure that the wheel rotates freely Sand as needed L J 3 Test fit the retract unit with the wheel into the wing Position the retract so the wheel is centered in the wheel well Adjust the strut position in the retract body as necessary to achieve the correct spacing all the way around the wheel You may need to sand the top of the opening in the rib slightly to allow the retract to fit Remove as little wood as possible Sm Parallel ap _j J 4 Extend the retract View t
25. SETUP STANDARD MODE 2 RIGHT AILERON RUDDER MOVES UP MOVES LEFT AILERON RIGHT MOVES DOWN FULL THROTTLE ELEVATOR MOVES DOWN L 3 Make certain that the control surfaces and the carburetor respond in the correct direction as shown in the diagram If any of the controls respond in the wrong direction use the servo reversing in the transmitter to reverse the servos connected to those controls Be certain the control surfaces have remained centered Adjust if necessary SET THE CONTROL THROWS To ensure a successful first flight set up your Giant P 47D ARF according to the control throws specified in this manual The throws have been determined through actual flight testing and accurate record keeping allowing the model to perform in the manner in which it was intended If after you have become accustomed to the way the Giant P 47D ARF flies you would like to change the throws to suit your taste that is fine However too much control throw could make the model too responsive and difficult to control so remember more is not always better d 1 Use a box or something similar to prop up the bottom of the fuselage so the horizontal stabilizer and wing will be level Hold a ruler vertically on your workbench against the widest part front to back of the trailing edge of the elevator Note the measurement on the ruler _ 2 Measure the high rate elevator throw first Move the elevator up wi
26. a great flying model that flies smoothly and predictably The Giant P 47D ARF does not however possess the self recovery characteristics of a primary R C trainer and should be flown only by experienced R C pilots FUEL MIXTURE ADJUSTMENTS A fully cowled engine may run at a higher temperature than an un cowled engine For this reason the fuel mixture should be richened so the engine runs at about 200 rpm below peak speed By running the engine slightly rich you will help prevent dead stick landings caused by overheating CAUTION THIS APPLIES TO ALL R C AIRPLANES If while flying you notice an alarming or unusual sound such as a low pitched buzz this may indicate control surface flutter Flutter occurs when a control surface such as an aileron or elevator or a flying surface such as a wing or stab rapidly vibrates up and down thus causing the noise In extreme cases if not detected immediately flutter can actually cause the control surface to detach or the flying surface to fail thus causing loss of control followed by an impending crash The best thing to do when flutter is detected is to slow the model immediately by reducing power then land as soon as safely possible Identify which surface fluttered so the problem may be resolved by checking all the servo grommets for deterioration or signs of vibration Make certain all pushrod linkages are secure and free of play If it fluttered once under similar circumsta
27. agneto spark ignition engines must have a coil grounding switch on the aircraft to stop the engine and prevent accidental starting The switch must be operated manually without the use of the transmitter and accessible by the pilot and assistant If using a spark ignition engine refer to Install the Cowl on page 25 for details RADIO EQUIPMENT The radio equipment and number of channels required to fly the Top Flite Giant P 47D ARF depends on the capabilities of your transmitter and how the servos will be connected The Giant P 47D ARF requires a servo to operate the air control valve if using retracts a throttle servo two flap servos two aileron servos two elevator servos and a rudder servo Servos with a minimum of 50 oz in 8 9kg cm of torque are required for operating the elevators rudder ailerons and flaps We recommend that metal geared servos also be used Standard servos may be used for the throttle and choke the servo operated choke is optional A micro servo is required to operate the retract air valve An optional servo operated kill switch may also be used this is in addition to the IMAA required manually operated engine kill switch A servo operated kill switch is only really necessary for engines that do not reliably shut off by closing the carburetor but could also serve as a backup Function Type Required Futaba 3305 Futaba 3305 Futaba 3305 Futaba 3305 Futaba 3305 Futaba 3004
28. al times under the servo and between each mounting block 8 After the servo is installed the spacer will be removed providing adequate spacing for vibration isolation 4 4 5 Drill 1 16 1 6mm holes through the blocks for the servo mounting screws Mount the servo to the blocks with the screws that came with the servo Remove the servo mounting screws and apply a couple of drops of thin CA in each hole to harden the threads Allow the CA to fully harden Then reinstall the servos and remove the spacer J J 6 Drill 1 16 1 6mm holes through the blocks at the two hole locations on the top of the aileron servo hatch Install two 2 x 3 8 9 5mm flat head sheet metal screws to secure the servo mounting blocks to the aileron servo hatch Use thin CA to harden the screw threads J LJ 7 Connect a 24 610mm servo extension wire to the aileron servo Cut a piece of heat shrink tubing in half and slide it over the servo connections Shrink the tubing by applying heat to the tubing J O 8 Use the string in the wing to pull the aileron wire through the wing _ LJ 9 Place the aileron servo hatch with the servo in the wing Be certain that the hatch is positioned correctly as shown Secure the hatches using six 2 x 3 8 9 5mm flat head sheet metal screws Use thin CA to harden the screw threads d 10 Go back to step 1 and install the right aileron servo following the same procedure MOUNT THE RET
29. and stabilize the wing so it won t slide around L 7 With the wing resting on end use paper towel squares to wipe off any excess epoxy as it squeezes out Wrap the rubberbands around the wing dowels and the aft end of the wing Add several strips of masking tape to tightly hold the wings together as you continue to wipe off excess epoxy as it squeezes out Be certain the leading and trailing edges of the wing accurately align Do not disturb the wing until the epoxy has fully cured Perform this step only if you have installed retracts L 8 Join the matching air lines from each wing half with a couple of T fittings that came with the Robart 13 air control kit Cut two 10 254mm pieces of air line also from the control kit and fit each line to the T fittings Connect one quick connector with an O ring to one of the air lines and one of the quick connectors without an O ring to the other line This will prevent improper connection to the quick connectors on the air valve when mounting the wing to the fuselage INSTALL THE FIXED MAIN LANDING GEAR If you have installed the retractable landing gear proceed to ASSEMBLE THE FUSELAGE 6 x 3 4 19mm Sheet Metal Screw Strap Location PEADINGIJEDGHOEWINGH L 1 Place both fixed landing gear mounts on the landing gear plates The mounts are the same but the part with the straps goes towards the leading edge of the wing Using the holes in the mounts
30. arts use the part names exactly as they are written in the Kit Contents list Top Flite Product Support 3002 N Apollo Drive Suite 1 Champaign IL 61822 Ph 217 398 8970 ext 5 Fax 217 398 7721 E mail airsupport top flite com ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS Replacementparts forthe Top Flite Giant P 47D ARF are available using the order numbers in the Replacement Parts List that follows The fastest most economical service can be provided by your hobby dealer or mail order company Not all parts are available separately an aileron cannot be purchased separately but is only available with the wing kit Replacement parts are not available from Product Support but can be purchased from hobby shops or mail order Internet order firms Hardware items screws nuts bolts are also available from these outlets To locate a hobby dealer visit www top flite com and click on Where to Buy Follow the instructions provided on the page to locate a U S Canadian or International dealer Parts may also be ordered directly from Hobby Services by calling 217 398 0007 or via facsimile at 217 398 7721 but full retail prices and shipping and handling charges will apply Illinois and Nevada residents will also be charged sales tax If ordering via fax include a Visa or MasterCard number and expiration date for payment Mail parts orders Hobby Services and payments by 3002 N Apollo Drive Suite 1 personal check to Champaign
31. ary in the firewall Install fuel line on the three tubes from the fuel tank Insert the fuel tank in the fuselage making sure the vent tube is towards the top of the fuselage Connect the fuel line from the pickup to the carburetor The other two fuel lines can be routed out the bottom of the cowl Insert an aluminum fuel plug in the fueling defueling line Secure the fuel tank in the fuselage with the two included rubberbands Did You Know M During speed run testing of early production P 47s test pilots attained a level flight speed of over 400 mph INSTALL THE AIR RETRACT CONTROLS Drill 1 16 1 6mm pilot holes d 2 Test fit the retract servo tray in the fuselage It should fit between the two hardwood rails The back of the tray will help retain the air pressure tank Drill 22 a 1 16 1 6mm pilot hole in the hardwood rails using the two mounting tabs as guides Attach the retract servo tray to the rails with 2 x 3 8 9 5mm sheet metal screws and 2 washers J 3 Install the retract control valve servo in the retract servo tray and plug it into the receiver J 4 Assemble the retract control valve mount and install the retract control valve Install a 080 ball link ball and 080 nut on the valve Be sure to use a drop of threadlocker on the threads of the ball link ball coses eqni LJ 5 Glue the retract control valve mount on the retract servo tray
32. as a guide drill six 7 64 2 8mm holes into the landing gear plates Attach the landing gear mounts to the landing gear plates with five 6 x 3 4 19 1mm sheet metal screws and one 6 x 1 2 12 7mm sheet metal screw VAER olL EA toward center of wing J 2 Mount each main landing gear wire in the landing gear mount with two metal straps and four 4 x 1 2 12 7mm sheet metal screws tighten on ELSE of J 3 Mount the wheels to the landing gear with a wheel collar on both sides of both wheels Use a small drop of threadlocker on all the 3 x 5mm machine screws Make sure the machine screw in the outer wheel collar tightens against the flat spot on the landing gear wire P d 4 Use a sharp hobby knife to remove the covering from over the five mounting holes in the plywood retract cover Set the retract cover over the retract and drill a 1 16 1 6mm pilot hole using the holes in the cover as a guide L 5 Mount the retract cover to the wing with five 2 x 3 8 9 5mm flat head sheet metal screws Did You Know ba Various prototypes and incarnations of the P 47 began to materialize at Republic Aircraft around 1940 One of the first designs recognizable as a P 47 was the XP 44 Rocket One of the engine performance features carried over from Seversky was the gear driven supercharger and later a turbo supercharger ASSEMBLE THE FUSELAGE INSTALL THE STABILIZER
33. as your runway and flying site will practically allow before gently applying up elevator lifting the model into the air At this moment it is likely that you will need to apply more right rudder to counteract engine torque Be smooth on the elevator stick allowing the model to establish a gentle climb to a safe altitude before turning into the traffic pattern FLIGHT For reassurance and to keep an eye on other traffic it is a good idea to have an assistant on the flight line with you Tell him to remind you to throttle back once the plane gets to a comfortable altitude While full throttle is usually desirable for takeoff most models fly more smoothly at reduced speeds Take it easy with the Giant P 47D ARF for the first few flights gradually getting acquainted with it as you gain confidence Adjust the trims to maintain straight and level flight After flying around for a while and while still at a safe altitude with plenty of fuel practice slow flight and execute practice landing approaches by reducing the throttle and lowering the flaps to see how the model handles at slower speeds Add power to see how she climbs as well Continue to fly around executing various maneuvers and making mental notes or having your assistant write them down of what trim or C G changes may be required to fine tune the model so it flies the way you like Mind your fuel level but use this first flight to become familiar with your model before landing
34. at as a guide L 10 Now is the time to install a pilot before gluing the canopy on Wash the canopy in warm water and then dry it off Place the canopy on the fuselage Be certain it is centered from side to side and mark the outline on the fuselage As before prick holes in the covering or trim and remove the covering just inside the outline Use canopy glue to attach the canopy on the fuselage Did You Know A The bubble canopy version was a result of pilots complaints of lack of rearward visibility In 1943 a P 47D 5 was modified by removing the razor spine and fitting a modified Hawker Tempest bubble canopy In addition to the new canopy was a flat armored windscreen The first production version of the bubble canopy was designated P 47D 25 RE produced in Farmingdale of which 385 were built FINISH THE WING J 1 Place the wing bolt plate on the bottom of the wing and insert the 1 4 20 x 2 51mm nylon wing bolts through the wing bolt plate and the wing Mark the outline of the wing bolt plate onto the bottom of the wing d 2 Carefully cut the covering with a sharp hobby knife using the outline as a guide Be careful not to cut into the balsa Peel the covering from the wing Glue the wing bolt plate to the wing with 6 minute epoxy using the wing bolts and masking tape to hold it down L 3 Mount the wing on the fuselage Position the belly pan on the wing so that it is
35. ates a ees 35 Fuel Mixture Adjustments 35 TAK CODE errur aa a RENA 35 PIIQW A E E OE E ahemaite 35 Landing aysen oean de n amp ete he ee 36 GEAR DOOR DRILL GUIDE 36 4 a INTRODUCTION The P 47D has been recognized as an excellent modeling subject The large wing and tail area and long tail moment make an ideal flying airplane especially for a warbird The Top Flite Giant P 47 Kit is a very successful model Now Top Flite has developed the Giant P 47D ARF following the same design as the kit The Giant P 47D ARF will get you in the air quickly with a great looking model without the sanding and covering required to build a kit For the latest technical updates or manual corrections to the Giant P 47D ARF visit the Top Flite web site at www top flite com Open the Airplanes link then select the Giant P 47D ARF If there is new technical information or changes to this model a tech notice box will appear in the upper left corner of the page AMA If you are not already a member of the AMA please join The AMA is the governing body of model aviation and membership provides liability insurance coverage protects modelers rights and interests and is required to fly at most R C sites Academy of Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 9252 Q S J S Es SINCE 1936 Ph 800 435 9262 Fax 765 741 0057 Or via the Internet at http www modelai
36. ay be fine for less experienced pilots Moving the C G aft makes the model more maneuverable and aerobatic for experienced pilots In any case start at the recommended balance point and do not at any time balance the model outside the specified range ar aga ae 6 3 8 162mm i i f u _ 2 With the wing attached to the fuselage all parts of the model installed ready to fly and an empty fuel tank place the model upside down on a Great Planes CG Machine or lift it upside down at the balance point you marked ll _ 3 If the tail drops the model is tail heavy If the nose drops the model is nose heavy For a tail heavy model the receiver battery pack can be moved aft For a nose heavy model use Great Planes stick on lead GPMQ4485 To find out how much weight is required place incrementally increasing amounts of weight on the bottom of the fuselage over the location where it would be mounted inside until the model balances A good place to add stick on nose weight is to the firewall Do not attach weight to the cowl this will cause the mounting screws to open up the holes in the cowl Once you have determined the amount of weight required it can be permanently attached If required tail weight may be added by cutting open the bottom of the fuse and gluing it permanently inside If mounting weight where it may be exposed to fuel or exhaust do not rely upon the adhesive
37. bs 1200 mAh to 30 Ibs 1800 mAh to 40 Ibs and 2000 mAh over 40 Ibs flying weight The number and size of the servos size and loads on control surfaces and added features should be considered as an increase to these minimums Batteries should be able to sustain power to the onboard radio components for a minimum of one hour total flying time before recharging Both redundant and fail safe battery systems are recommended There is no minimum engine displacement limit as it is the position of this body that an underpowered aircraft presents a greater danger than an overpowered aircraft However the selection of engine size relative to airframe strength and power loading mandates good discretionary judgment by the designer and builder Current AMA maximums for engine displacement are 6 0 cu in for two stroke and 9 6 cu in for four stroke engine These maximums apply only to AMA Sanctions concerning competition events such as 511 512 515 and 520 and as such the maximums apply All IMAA non competition events should be sanctioned as Class C events in which these engine size maximums do not apply Generally it is recommended that no attempt should be made to fly aradio controlled model aircraft with a gasoline engine in which the model aircraft weight would exceed twelve 12 pounds underpowered per cubic inch of engine displacement or be less than five 5 pounds overpowered per cubic inch of engine displacement
38. by impulsively attempting a maneuver and suddenly finding that you ve run out of time altitude or airspeed Every maneuver should be deliberate not impulsive For example if you re going to do a loop check your altitude mind the wind direction anticipating rudder corrections that will be required to maintain heading remember to throttle back at the top and make certain you are on the desired rates high low rates A flight plan greatly reduces the chances of crashing your model just because of poor planning and impulsive moves Remember to think Have a ball But always stay in control and fly in a safe manner GOOD LUCK AND GREAT FLYING City State Zip Phone Number AMA Number 5 2 V D C D Ke oO xe 2 amp e 36 GEAR DOOR DRILL GUIDE ka
39. causing a fire To stop a gasoline powered engine an on off switch should be connected to the engine ignition Do not throw anything into the propeller of a running engine AMA SAFETY CODE excerpts Read and abide by the following excerpts from the Academy of Model Aeronautics Safety Code For the complete Safety Code refer to Model Aviation magazine the AMA web site or the Code that came with your AMA license GENERAL 1 I will not fly my model aircraft in sanctioned events air shows or model flying demonstrations until it has been proven to be airworthy by having been previously successfully flight tested 2 will not fly my model aircraft higher than approximately 400 feet within 3 miles of an airport without notifying the airport operator will give right of way and avoid flying in the proximity of full scale aircraft Where necessary an observer shall be utilized to supervise flying to avoid having models fly in the proximity of full scale aircraft 3 Where established will abide by the safety rules for the flying site use and will not willfully and deliberately fly my models in a careless reckless and or dangerous manner 5 will not fly my model unless it is identified with my name and address or AMA number on or in the model Note This does not apply to models while being flown indoors 7 will not operate models with pyrotechnics any device that explodes burns or propels a projectile of any
40. charge the batteries You should always charge your transmitter and receiver batteries the night before you go flying and at other times as recommended by the radio manufacturer CAUTION Unless the instructions that came with your radio system state differently the initial charge on new transmitter and receiver batteries should be done for 15 hours using the slow charger that came with the radio system This will condition the batteries so that the next charge may be done using the fast charger of your choice If the initial charge is done with a fast charger the batteries may not reach their full capacity and you may be flying with batteries that are only partially charged GROUND CHECK AND RANGE CHECK Run the engine for a few minutes to make sure it idles reliably transitions smoothly and maintains full power indefinitely Afterward shut the engine off and inspect the model closely making sure all fasteners pushrods and connections have remained tight and the hinges are secure Always ground check the operational range of your radio before the first flight of the day following the manufacturer s instructions that came with your radio This should be done once with the engine off and once with the engine running at various speeds If the control surfaces do not respond correctly do not fly Find and correct the problem first Look for loose servo connections or broken wires corroded wires on old servo connectors
41. clears the front of the cowl by 1 8 3 2mm The cowl mounting brackets should be approximately 1 8 3 2mm inside the edge of the cowl J 12 The six cowl mounting brackets can be seen from the rear of the cowl Drill a 3 32 2 4mm pilot hole through the cowl and the center of the cowl mounting brackets Enlarge the holes in the cowl to 1 8 8 2mm Secure the cowl to the mounting brackets with 4 x 1 2 12 7mm sheet metal screws and 4 flat washers Be sure to harden the screw holes with thin CA 25 L 13 Assemble the ignition switch bracket as shown Note that the tabs on the sides top and bottom should all be at the same end 14 Attach the switch bracket to the side of the firewall box with 6 minute epoxy and two 2 x 3 8 9 5mm sheet metal screws and 2 flat washers Coat the switch bracket with thinned epoxy or fuel proof paint after it is installed _ 15 Install the ignition switch in the switch bracket Connect the switch to the ignition battery and the ignition module Use heat shrink to help secure the connections As with the ignition wires pieces of rubberbands can be glued to the firewall box over the ignition switch wires to hold them in position d 16 Use a piece of stiff card stock or a file folder taped to the side of the fuselage to mark the location of the ignition switch d 17 With the card stock still taped to the fuselage re install the cowl Make the switch location
42. d control If using flaps keep a few additional clicks of power so the model doesn t slow too much Level the attitude when the model reaches the runway threshold modulating the throttle as necessary to maintain your glide path and airspeed If you are going to overshoot smoothly advance the throttle always ready on the right rudder to counteract torque and retract the flaps when enough airspeed is gained Climb out to make another attempt When the model is a foot or so off the deck smoothly increase up elevator until it gently touches down Once the model is on the runway and has lost flying speed hold up elevator to place the tail on the ground regaining tail wheel control Note If ever the occasion arises when a dead stick landing must be performed do not extend the flaps until certain the model will be able to reach the landing zone on dead stick landings it is common to land with no flaps at all Without engine power flaps can unexpectedly reduce the model s range thus causing you to come up short of the field One final note about flying your Giant P 47D ARF Have a goal or flight plan in mind for every flight This can be learning a new maneuver s improving a maneuver s you already know or learning how the model behaves in certain conditions such as on high or low rates This is not necessarily to improve your skills though it is never a bad idea but more importantly so you do not surprise yourself
43. ded metal clevis Thread a 4 40 nut followed by the 4 40 metal clevis threaded 12 turns onto a 4 40 x 12 305mm metal pushrod Attach the clevis to the 11 aileron servo arm 5 8 15 9mm from the center of the arm Control Horn holes aligned with hinge line _j _J 2 Position the control horn so that it is inline with the pushrod and over the plywood mounting plate The pushrod holes in the control horn should be aligned with the hinge line of the aileron On the aileron mark the four mounting holes Remove the control horn and drill a 5 64 2mm pilot hole at each mark Do not drill completely through the aileron Attach the control horn using four 4 x 1 2 12 7mm sheet metal screws Use thin CA to harden the holes SS _ J 3 Install the metal solder clevis in the second hole from the end of the control horn Center the aileron servo and aileron Mark the pushrod where it meets the solder clevis Remove the pushrod and the solder clevis and cut the pushrod 1 4 6 4mm past the mark Solder the solder clevis to the pushrod using the techniques described in the following Hot Tip HOW TO SOLDER 1 Use denatured alcohol or other solvent to thoroughly clean the pushrod Roughen the end of the pushrod with coarse sandpaper where it is to be soldered 2 Apply a few drops of soldering flux to the end of the pushrod then use a soldering iron or a torch to heat it Tin the heated a
44. eiver antenna through the remaining pushrod tube Attach a strain relief on the antenna Did You Know A Early production Thunderbolts were not without teething pains typical of any new aircraft Takeoff runs were long nearly a half mile to clear a fifty foot obstacle and there were several electrical and hydraulic glitches not to mention the unfamiliarity of a totally new design One fighter group damaged or wrecked half of the P 47s received INSTALL THE ENGINE The following engine mounting instructions shows the installation of the Fuji lmvac BT 43EI 2 gas engine The installation of other brands of engines will be similar and the following instructions can be used as a guide J 1 The Giant P 47 ARF firewall has two sets of engine mounting bolt patterns embossed on it The X is for the Fuji lmvac BT 43EIl 2 gas engine and the is for the DA 50 gas engine If you are installing an engine with a different mounting bolt pattern the firewall also has crosshairs embossed on it to help locate the correct mounting location d 2 Drill a 1 4 6 4mm hole through the firewall at each location marked with an X Install the M5 blind nuts in the holes from the back of the firewall Mount the engine to the firewall using four M5 x 30mm long and four M5 flat washers Apply a drop of threadlocker to each bolt before installing For reference the distance from the front of the firewall to the fr
45. h a hole in the cowl ASSEMBLE AND INSTALL THE FUEL TANK LJ 1 Attach a 12 305mm piece of airline tubing to the pressure tank Insert the pressure tank into the fuselage A couple of dabs of silicone sealant such 21 as Shoe Goo can be applied at the front to hold the tank in position but still allow it to be removed if necessary A plywood plate will be installed later to secure the tank at the aft end z Fuel Line Barb _J 2 Assemble the fuel tank stopper assembly with the fuel tubes as shown The easiest way is to first solder a fuel line barb not included onto one end of all three tubes Insert the tubes into the stopper with the metal plates and then solder a barb onto the other end of the two short tubes Bend the vent tube and connect the pickup and fueling defueling lines not included to the short tubes Connect the clunks to the lines and secure the lines to the clunk and brass tubing with the included small tie straps d 3 Install the fuel tank stopper assembly in the fuel tank Check that the clunks move around freely in the fuel tank Tighten the fuel tank stopper screw Refer to step 5 on page 22 for the orientation of the fuel tank Insert in slot in back of Firewall Glue to Firewall g to Former T 4 J 4 Glue the fuel tank brace to the back of the firewall and the 2 former L 5 Determine how you want to run the fuel line and drill holes where necess
46. he wheel from directly above Adjust the strut so that the wheel is parallel to the root of the wing Lock the strut in position by applying a drop of threadlocker to the threads and securely tightening the bolt at the top of the strut J J 5 Double check that the wheel will fully retract into the wing Extend the retract to make sure it does not interfere with any part of the wing and that the retract is operating smoothly 6 x 3 4 19mm Sheet Metal Screw 6 x 1 2 Kw 13mm Sheet aE a Metal Screw J O 6 Hold the retract in the wing Using the mounting holes as a guide drill 7 64 2 8mm pilot holes into the retract rails Caution Do not inadvertently drill into the air cylinder when you get to the middle hole Mount the retracts with five 6 x 3 4 19 1mm sheet metal screws one in each corner and one in the middle as shown Use one 6 x 1 2 12 7mm sheet metal screw in the hole over the air cylinder L LJ 7 Remove the six screws and retract and apply a couple of drops of thin CA in the holes Hole for Airline Tubing and Servo Wires L _ 8 Cut the covering from the holes in the top of the wing for the servo wires and the airline tubing Purple Airline Tubing e D DS J 4 9 Cut a 21 533mm piece of red air line tubing and a 23 584mm piece of purple air line tubing from the tubing included with the Robart Air Control Kit not included Connect the red line t
47. horn and the hole 3 8 9 5mm from the center of the servo arm Note With the flap fully retracted up the servo arm is centered on the servo L 6 Return to step 1 and install the aileron and flap pushrods on the right wing 12 Did You Know A The Thunderbolt was a massive airplane the biggest and heaviest single engine single place fighter ever built The engine the Pratt amp Whitney 18 cylinder twin row radial developed 2 000 H P and was the most powerful engine at the time However in turn it needed a highly efficient duct system for its super charger The designer Alexander Kartvile designed the duct system first then built the fuselage around it JOIN THE WING Note Keep the retracts if installed in the retracted up position so they do not extend and retract as you handle the wing LJ 1 Clean the aluminum wing joiner with denatured alcohol to remove any possible contaminant J 2 Gather everything required for gluing the wing joiner and wing together including 30 minute epoxy mixing sticks epoxy brush clamps 64 rubberbands 12 305mm long dowel or wire denatured alcohol and small paper towel squares Mix up a 1 2 oz 14 7cc of 30 minute epoxy Apply a generous amount of epoxy to one side of each of the plywood wing joiners Sandwich the aluminum wing joiner between the two plywood wing joiners Hold the joiner together with clamps Use a paper towel dampened with denatu
48. ing gear If fixed landing gear is used no other items will need to be purchased to install the gear If you wish to install retractable landing gear this model is designed for Robart pneumatic retracts Following is the complete list of items required to install the Robart retracts Qty Items Required Robart 622P47 Top Flite Giant P 47 Pneumatic Retractable Main Landing Gear ROBQ1637 Robart 160LWC Retractable Tail Gear Assembly ROBQ2225 Robart 157VRX Large Scale Deluxe Air Control Kit includes pressure tank air line tubing variable rate air valve T fittings ROBQ2305 Robart 169 10 3048mm Red amp Purple Pressure Tubing ROBQ2369 Robart 190 Air Line Quick Disconnects ROBQ2395 Note An air pump will also be required to pressurize the air tank The Robart hand pump could be used but is not practical because of the large capacity of the air tank in this model A small 12V electric pump is recommended and can be purchased at an automotive or hardware store ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED REQUIRED HARDWARE AND ACCESSORIES In addition to the items listed in the Decisions You Must Make section following is the list of hardware and accessories required to finish the Top Flite Giant P 47D ARF Order numbers are provided in parentheses J 2 Dubro 813 1 8 Fuel Line Barb DUBQ0670 J 1 Dubro 554 X large Tygon Fuel Line DUBQ0427 J 1 R C foam rubber 1 4 6
49. ired Monokote can be patched with additional MonoKote purchased separately MonoKote is packaged in six foot rolls but some hobby shops also sell it by the foot If only a small piece of MonoKote is needed for a minor patch perhaps a fellow modeler would give you some Monokote is applied with a model airplane covering iron but in an emergency a regular iron could be used A roll of MonoKote includes full instructions for application Following are the colors used on this model and order numbers for six foot rolls TOPQ0205 Orange TOPQ0202 White TOPQ0204 Black TOPQ0208 Aluminum Sapphire Blue TOPQ0226 Missile Red TOPQ0O201 The stabilizer and wing incidences and engine thrust angles have been factory built into this model However some technically minded modelers may wish to check these measurements anyway To view this information visit the web site at www greatplanes com and click on Technical Data Due to manufacturing tolerances which will have little or no effect on the way your model will fly please expect slight deviations between your model and the published values KIT INSPECTION Before starting to build take an inventory of this kit to make sure it is complete and inspect the parts to make sure they are of acceptable quality If any parts are missing or are not of acceptable quality or if you need assistance with assembly contact Product Support When reporting defective or missing p
50. is will also prevent accidental starting of the engine This switch shall be readily available to both pilot and helper This switch shall be operated manually and without the use of the radio system 5 3 There must also be a means to stop the engine from the transmitter The most common method is to close the carburetor throat completely using throttle trim However other methods are acceptable This requirement applies to all glow gas ignition engines regardless of size Section 6 0 RADIO REQUIREMENTS 6 1 All transmitters must be FCC type certified 6 2 FCC Technician or high class license required for 6 meter band operation only Additional IMAA General Recommendations The following recommendations are included in the Safety Code not to police such items but rather to offer basic suggestions for enhanced safety Servos need to be of a rating capable to handle the loads that the control surfaces impose upon the servos Standard servos are not recommended for control surfaces Servos should be rated heavy duty For flight critical control functions a minimum of 45 inch ounces of torque should be considered This should be considered a minimum for smaller aircraft and higher torque servos are strongly encouraged for larger aircraft The use of one servo for each aileron and one for each elevator half is strongly recommended Use of dual servos is also recommended for larger aircraft On board batteries shall be 1000 mAh up to 20 I
51. k ball on the throttle arm Pushrod J 8 Position the throttle stick so that it is centered on the transmitter Adjust the throttle servo arm so that it is centered on the throttle servo Move the throttle arm on the carburetor so that the throttle is open approximately half way Mark and cut the white pushrod tube to length Remove the ball link socket from the throttle arm and thread it into the cut end of the white pushrod tube Reattach the clevis to the throttle servo arm and the ball link socket to the ball link ball Make adjustments as needed so that the throttle opens and closes completely Glue the plywood pushrod support to the second former and the outer pushrod tube to the support If needed a second pushrod support could be glued to the fuselage side closer to the throttle servo _ 9 Install the servo operated choke following the same procedure d 10 Place the ignition module on a piece of R C foam rubber and secure it to the top of the firewall box with hook and loop material Rubber straps cut from a rubberband not included can be glued to the firewall box to hold the excess wires J 11 Wrap the ignition battery in R C foam rubber and attach it to the bottom of the firewall box with hook and loop material The ignition switch can be installed in the fuselage side at this time or a separate switch mount has been provided that mounts to the side of the firewall box The switch can be accessed throug
52. kind RADIO CONTROL 1 will have completed a successful radio equipment ground check before the first flight of a new or repaired model 2 will not fly my model aircraft in the presence of spectators until become a qualified flier unless assisted by an experienced helper 3 At all flying sites a straight or curved line s must be established in front of which all flying takes place with the other side for spectators Only personnel involved with flying the aircraft are allowed at or in the front of the flight line Intentional flying behind the flight line is prohibited 4 will operate my model using only radio control frequencies currently allowed by the Federal Communications Commission 5 I will not knowingly operate my model within three miles of any pre existing flying site except in accordance with the frequency sharing agreement listed in the complete AMA Safety Code 9 Under no circumstances may a pilot or other person touch a powered model in flight nor should any part of the model other than the landing gear intentionally touch the ground except while landing Since the Giant P 47D ARF qualifies as a giant scale model and is therefore eligible to fly in IMAA events we ve printed excerpts from the IMAA Safety Code which follows IMAA SAFETY CODE excerpts Definition For the purpose of the following IMAA Safety Code the term Giant Scale shall refer to radio controlled model aircraft
53. letter stating your name return shipping address as much contact information as possible daytime SLAE telephone number fax number e mail address a detailed description of the problem and a photocopy of the purchase receipt Upon receipt of the package the problem will be evaluated as quickly as possible 2 6 4 0 cu in 43 65cc spark ignition gas READ THROUGH THIS MANUAL BEFORE STARTING CONSTRUCTION IT CONTAINS IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS CONCERNING THE ASSEMBLY AND USE OF THIS MODEL Entire Contents Copyright 2009 TOPA0703 Mnl V1 0 TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 0 000 e eee eee 2 PMA ESEN E aia a settee aye dk tates 2 IMAA n e T amp foo chen r E E EAEE ESE 2 SCALE COMPETITION 00005 3 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 005 3 DECISIONS YOU MUST MAKE 3 Engine Recommendations 3 Radio Equipment 005 4 Retractable Landing Gear 4 ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED 5 Required Hardware and Accessories 5 Adhesives and Building Supplies 5 Optional Supplies and Tools 5 IMPORTANT BUILDING NOTES 5 KIT INSPECTION 00 00s n eee 6 ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS 6 COMMON ABBREVIATIONS 6 KIT CONTENTS 0 0000 c eee ene eee 7 ASSEMBLE THE WINGS 7 Hinge the Ailerons 00005 7 Mount the Aileron Servos
54. levis and 4 40 nut Don t forget to use a silicone clevis retainer on all the clevises L 6 Thread a 4 40 nut and a 4 40 metal clevis 12 turns on to each of the 4 40 rigging couplers Slide a silicone clevis retainer over each clevis Install the clevises on the tailwheel steering servo arm in the holes 7 16 11 1mm from the center of the servo arm L 7 Center the servo arm and the tailwheel gear Install a swage on each cable securing it following the same procedure used on the tail gear Use a pliers to crimp the swage tightly on the cable J 8 Mount the receiver on off switch and charge receptacle in a strategic location where it won t interfere with anything inside the fuselage and where it will not get coated with engine exhaust outside the fuselage J 9 Overlap by 1 25 4mm a 6 152mm long piece of hook and a 6 152mm long piece of loop material Route the hook and loop material through the two slots in the left forward fuselage side Wrap your receiver battery in R C foam rubber and secure it to the side of the fuselage with the hook and loop material Connect the receiver battery to the receiver switch Use the included heat shrink material to secure the connectors Make sure the receiver battery is secure J 10 Mount the receiver on the other side of the fuselage using hook and loop material Connect the receiver switch and the servos to the receiver Route the rec
55. mm HCAQ1000 or 1 2 13mm HCAQ1050 J Optional Black paint for the plywood radial engine frame L Propeller and spare propellers suitable for your engine L Painted Pilot GPMA2807 ADHESIVES AND BUILDING SUPPLIES This is the list of Adhesives and Building Supplies that are required to finish the Giant P 47D ARF J 1 2 oz 15g Thin Pro CA GPMR6001 J 1 2 oz 15g Medium Pro CA GPMR6007 J Pro 30 minute epoxy GPMR6047 L Pro 6 minute epoxy GPMR6045 L Threadlocker thread locking cement GPMR6060 J Mixing sticks 50 GPMR8055 J Mixing cups GPMR8056 L Epoxy brushes 6 GPMR8060 L Denatured alcohol for epoxy clean up L R C 56 canopy glue JOZR5007 L Milled fiberglass GPMR6165 J Masking tape TOPR8018 L Plan protector GPMR6167 or wax paper E Drill bits 1 16 1 6mm 5 64 2mm 3 32 2 4mm 7 64 2 8mm 1 8 3 2mm 3 16 4 8mm 1 4 6 4mm J Small metal file L Stick on segmented lead weights GPMQ4485 L Silver solder w flux STAR2000 L Hobby Heat micro torch HCAR0755 1 Hobby knife HCAR0O105 J 11 blades 5 pack HCAR0211 L 11 blades 100 pack HCAR0311 L Sanding tools and sandpaper assortment see Easy Touch Bar Sander section L Curved tip canopy scissors for trimming plastic parts HCAR0667 Covering tools L Top Flite MonoKote sealing iron TOPR2100 L Top Flite Hot Sock iron cover TOPR2175 L Top Flite MonoKote
56. mounting brackets and two short cowl mounting brackets lt brackets are Niza tight against the d 2 Position the two short cowl mounting brackets in the two bottom slots in the front of the fuselage Drill a 1 16 1 6mm hole through the forward former using the hole in the cowl mounting bracket as a guide Attach the cowl mounting bracket to the forward former using 6 minute epoxy 2 x 3 8 9 5mm sheet metal screws and 2 flat washers L 3 Install the four long cowl mounting brackets in the remaining slots following the same procedure L 4 Cut out two openings between the cylinders and the center of the plastic radial engine The center hole needs to be large enough to clear the drive washer of the gas engine 7 64 L 5 Drill 7 64 2 7mm holes in the bottom of the rocker arms and in the crankcase as shown Glue the eighteen aluminum tubes in the holes SAAN her Dao J 6 Drill 1 16 1 6mm holes in the front of the cylinder head and the crankcase Glue the red sparkplug wire in the holes 24 L 7 The plywood engine frame can be painted black Use 6 minute epoxy to glue the plastic radial engine to the plywood engine frame Align the radial engine with the embossed circle on the plywood frame _ 8 Test fit the radial engine assembly in the cowl Position it so it is centered and equal distance from the edge of the cowl Mark the
57. n the gear door and thread it into the landing gear door mount Note that it tightens against the landing gear strut before it tightens against the gear door Install the second machine screw to hold the gear door in position Check to make sure that the gear door is flush with the bottom of the wing 1 5mm thick rectangular plywood spacers have been included to space the gear doors out if needed Both screws will need to be shortened a little at a time so that they tighten against both the landing gear strut and the gear door Be sure to use threadlocker on the screws d 16 Return to step 1 and mount the right retract in the right wing Did You Know M The P 47 was manufactured by Republic Aircraft Corporation which at one time was named Seversky Aircraft Corporation started by two fellow Russians Alexander De Seversky and Alexander Kartveli INSTALL THE FLAP SERVOS d J 1 Install the flap servos following the same procedure used to install the aileron servos Note that the flap servos face the same direction d J 2 Connect a 12 305mm servo extension wire to the flap servo Secure the extension to the servo with a piece of heat shrink or electrical tape _J LJ 3 Route the flap servo leads to the root of the wing and out the hole in the top of the wing INSTALL THE AILERON AND FLAP PUSHRODS Do the left aileron first J J 1 Slide a silicone clevis retainer over a 4 40 threa
58. nces it will probably flutter again unless the problem is fixed Some things which can cause flutter are Excessive hinge gap Not mounting control horns solidly Poor fit of clevis pin in horn Side play of wire pushrods caused by large bends Excessive free play in servo gears Insecure servo mounting and one of the most prevalent causes of flutter Flying an over powered model at excessive speeds 35 TAKEOFF If you are using the optional air retracts remember to pump them up before each flight Before you get ready to takeoff see how the model handles on the ground by doing a few practice runs at low speeds on the runway Hold up elevator to keep the tail wheel on the ground If necessary adjust the tail wheel so the model will roll straight down the runway If you need to calm your nerves before the maiden flight shut the engine down and bring the model back into the pits Top off the fuel then check all fasteners and control linkages for peace of mind Remember to takeoff into the wind When you re ready point the model straight down the runway hold a bit of up elevator to keep the tail on the ground to maintain tail wheel steering then gradually advance the throttle As the model gains speed decrease up elevator allowing the tail to come off the ground One of the most important things to remember with a tail dragger is to always be ready to apply right rudder to counteract engine torque Gain as much speed
59. o the front of the air cylinder and the purple to the back of the air cylinder 10 _ L 10 Connect the two pieces of air line tubing to the string in the retract bay Guide the airline tubing through the front of the retract bay through the flap bay and out the hole in the top of the wing Also pull the aileron servo lead out the hole Tape the airline and aileron servo lead to the top of the wing Remount the retract in the wing Jj 11 Use a sharp hobby knife to remove the covering from over the five mounting holes in the plywood retract cover Set the retract cover over the retract and drill a 1 16 1 6mm pilot hole using the holes in the cover as a guide J J 12 Mount the retract cover to the wing with five 2 x 3 8 9 5mm flat head sheet metal screws d _J 13 Cut two of the landing gear door drill guides from the back of the manual Place the drill guides in the rectangle recesses of the landing gear door Place the landing gear door on a piece of scrap wood and drill a 1 8 3 2mm hole through the door at the marked hole location d LJ 14 Adjust the position of the two landing gear door mounts so that they align with the flats on the landing gear door when the door is positioned in the landing gear opening 4 40 x 3 8 9 5mm Machine Screw and 4 Flat Washer N J 1 15 Install a 4 flat washer on 4 40 x 3 8 9 5mm machine screw Insert the machine screw through one of the holes i
60. ont of the drive washer is 6 3 4 171 4mm With the Fuji Imvac BT 43El 2 one of the 1 8 3 2mm plywood engine spacers was required between the engine and the firewall J 3 Install a 2 56 ball link ball on the throttle arm of the carburetor Secure the ball link ball with a 2 56 lock nut 1 25mm J 4 Drill a 3 16 4 8mm hole inline with the ball link ball Use medium sandpaper to roughen the gray outer pushrod tube Clean the tube with denatured alcohol and insert the tube into the previously drilled hole in the firewall Route the tube through the front formers of the fuselage until it protrudes approximately 1 8 8mm from the firewall Use thin CA to glue the tube to the firewall Trim the tube approximately 1 25 4mm in front of the servo tray Plywood Pushrod Support d 5 Mount the throttle servo in the servo tray and slide a plywood pushrod support onto the outer pushrod tube 20 Nylon Clevis r f Silicone Retainer is J 6 Thread a 2 56 x 1 25 4mm threaded rod approximately 3 8 9 5mm into the end of the white inner pushrod tube Thread a nylon clevis 14 turns onto the end of the threaded rod Slide a silicone clevis retainer over the clevis Attach the clevis to the throttle servo arm Ball Link Ball L 7 Thread the nylon ball link socket 14 turns onto the second 2 56 x 1 25 4mm threaded rod Attach the ball link socket to the ball lin
61. or in the bottom of the cockpit The floor should be positioned as far forward as possible Flush at top L 5 Trim the plastic from around the rudder pedals on the bottom of the instrument panel Insert one of the red round headed pins in the lower right corner of the instrument panel to represent a knob Glue the instrument panel in the front of the cockpit so that the top of the instrument panel is flush with the top of the fuselage Canopy glue or thick CA works well for attaching the instrument panel Overhangs into the cockpit d 6 Trim and glue the canopy track to the top of the fuselage Note that the front of the canopy track overhangs into the cockpit d 7 Glue the armor plate to the back of the cockpit 27 J 8 Trim the sides of the cockpit leaving approximately 1 16 1 6mm lip around the edges The ends will need to be trimmed to fit between the instrument panel and the armor plate Apply the decals to the numbered locations on the side cockpit panels Install the white and red round head pins and decals as shown The top edge of the cockpit sides should fit under the stringer at the top of the cockpit J 9 Drill a 1 8 3 2mm hole through the center of the control stick boot Trim the seat along the cutout lines and glue it to the pedestal on the cockpit floor Now glue the control stick in the previously drilled hole using the height of the se
62. other systems servo arms pushrods etc 14 Make sure the fuel lines are connected and are not kinked 4 15 Balance your propeller and spare propellers L 16 Tighten the propeller nut and cone J 17 Place your name address AMA number and telephone number on or inside your model L 18 Cycle your receiver battery pack if necessary and make sure it is fully charged L 19 If you wish to photograph your model do so before your first flight L 20 Range check your radio when you get to the flying field Did You Know The final variant of the P 47 was the P 47N 25 rolling off the Republic Farmingdale production line in 1945 The N featured squared off clipped wing tips and an increased wingspan to accommodate four additional 50 gallon internal wing tanks The goal of increasing range to fulfill the roll of bomber escort and to become more competitive with the P 51 Mustang was accomplished PREFLIGHT IDENTIFY YOUR MODEL No matter if you fly at an AMA sanctioned R C club site or if you fly somewhere on your own you should always have your name address telephone number and AMA number on or inside your model It is required at all AMA R C club flying sites and AMA sanctioned flying events Fill out the identification tag on page 36 and place it on or inside your model CHARGE THE BATTERIES Follow the battery charging instructions that came with your radio control system to
63. oximately 1 4 oz 74cc of 30 minute epoxy Use a toothpick to thoroughly apply the epoxy in the holes in the fin and rudder Use the toothpick to get the epoxy out of the opening of the holes in the rudder and fin so it doesn t get into the hinge pin Wipe away any excess epoxy around the outside of the holes with a couple of the small paper towel squares dampened with denatured alcohol L J 8 Use the toothpick to apply epoxy to the ends of the rudder hinges that go into the fin Insert each hinge into the fin and wipe away any excess epoxy that squeezes out of the hole J J 9 Apply epoxy to the other end of the hinges Join the rudder to the fin pushing the hinges only about 3 4 of the way into the rudder Use a toothpick to wipe away any epoxy that squeezes out Then fit the rudder the rest of the way in J J 10 Move the rudder left and right a few times to align the hinges and make certain that the rudder deflects left and right enough Use a small piece of masking tape to hold the tip of the rudder in alignment with the tip of the fin Allow the epoxy to fully cure MOUNT THE FIXED TAIL GEAR If you are installing the retractable tail gear skip to MOUNT THE RETRACTABLE TAIL GEAR on this page Sa Apply threadlocker d 1 Slide a 3 5mm wheel collar on the tail gear wire Insert the tail gear wire in the tail gear mount Install a second wheel collar followed by the steering arm on the tail gear
64. r to the correct length then file a flat spot on it and mount it to the strut d 4 Enlarge the middle hole in both sides of the steering arm with a 3 32 2 4mm drill Insert a 2 56 ball link ball in the hole Secure each ball with a 2 56 nut and a drop of threadlocker J 5 Use wire cutters to cut the supplied braided cable into two equal lengths Slide a small copper tube called a swage over one end of the cables then guide the end of the cable back through 6 Wrap the cable back around the swage and back through the swage Second Loop _ 7 Use pliers to pull the cable from the first loop to reduce the size of the second loop Do not over tighten the cable on the ball link _ 8 Now pull on the long end of the cable to reduce the size of the first loop Slip the loop over one of the ball link balls on the steering arm Tighten the loop until it is small enough to remain secure on the ball yet may still be pried off Squeeze the swage with pliers Connect the other cable to the other ball link ball the same way Purple Air Line 7 19 Retractable tail gear only Connect 40 1016mm of purple air line to the forward air fitting and 40 1016mm of red air line to the aft fitting on the air cylinder There is not enough air line leftover from the main gear so additional line will have to be purchased separately Robart 169 Pressure Tubing 310 Place the tail gear in
65. rature of the iron or use a sharp 11 blade to puncture several holes in the covering then reheat The suggested iron temperature is around 360 degrees F Did You Know tas The P 47 had many attributes that led to its reputation One of the most important was its durability in combat Oftentimes the P 47 would bring pilots home with missing cylinders blown off wing tips and large portions of tail surfaces missing The P 47 s internal systems were also durable and well protected MOUNT THE AILERON SERVOS J J 1 Use a sharp hobby knife to trim the opening from over the left aileron servo hatch and the eight screw holes J LJ 2 Install a servo arm on the aileron servo Position the aileron servo on the aileron servo hatch cover as shown with the servo arm centered in the opening Set the two 5 16 x 5 8 x 13 16 7 9 x 15 8 x 20 6mm hardwood blocks in the embossed servo block locations checking that they are correct If not mark the new location J J 3 Use 6 minute epoxy to glue the two blocks to the bottom of the servo hatch over the embossed servo block locations Thoroughly coat the end of the blocks and allow them to set for a few seconds while the blocks absorb the epoxy Then recoat the blocks Use clamps to hold the blocks to the servo hatch tray J 4 Once the epoxy has cured remove the clamps Place a 1 16 1 6mm spacer such as a piece of cardstock or a piece of paper folded sever
66. rcraft org IMPORTANT Two of the most important things you can do to preserve the radio controlled aircraft hobby are to avoid flying near full scale aircraft and avoid flying near or over groups of people IMAA The Top Flite Giant P 47D ARF is an excellent sport scale model and is eligible to fly in IMAA events The IMAA International Miniature Aircraft Association is an organization that promotes non competitive flying of giant scale models If you plan to attend an IMAA event obtain a copy of the IMAA Safety Code by contacting the IMAA at the address or telephone number below IMAA 205 S Hilldale Road Salina KS 67401 Ph 913 823 5569 www fly imaa org imaa sanction html SCALE COMPETITION Though the Top Flite Giant P 47D is an ARF and may not have the same level of detail as an all out scratch built competition model it is a scale model nonetheless and is therefore eligible to compete in the Fun Scale class in AMA competition we receive many favorable reports of Top Flite ARFs in scale competition In Fun Scale the builder of the model rule does not apply To receive the five points for scale documentation the only proof required that a full size aircraft of this type in this paint markings scheme did exist is a single sheet such as a kit box cover from a plastic model a photo or a profile painting etc If the photo is in black and white other written documentation of color must be provided
67. rea with silver solder by applying the solder to the end The heat of the pushrod should melt the solder not the flame of the torch or soldering iron thus allowing the solder to flow The end of the wire should be coated with solder all the way around 3 Place the clevis on the end of the pushrod Add another drop of flux then heat and add solder The same as before the heat of the parts being soldered should melt the solder thus allowing it to flow Allow the joint to cool naturally without disturbing Avoid excess blobs but make certain the joint is thoroughly soldered The solder should be shiny not rough If necessary reheat the joint and allow to cool 4 Immediately after the solder has solidified but while it is still hot use a cloth to quickly wipe off the flux before it hardens Important After the joint cools coat the joint with oil to prevent rust Note Do not use the acid flux that comes with silver solder for electrical soldering This is what a properly soldered clevis looks like shiny solder with good flow no blobs and flux removed J J 4 Slide a silicone clevis retainer over the solder clevis Reinstall the aileron pushrod with the threaded clevis attached to the control horn Servo Arm Centered Flap in Up Position J 45 Assemble and connect the flap pushrods following the same procedure We installed the pushrod in the outer hole of the control
68. red alcohol to wipe off any excess epoxy around the edges J 3 Use 6 minute epoxy to glue the two 3 8 9 5mm diameter forward wing dowels in the leading edge of the wing The wing dowels should protrude approximately 1 2 12 7mm from the wing Also glue the 1 4 6 4mm aft root rib guide dowel in the left wing half Clean off any excess epoxy before it cures Rubber Bands 1 4 Once the epoxy has cured remove the clamps from the wing joiner and sand off any excess epoxy you may have missed Test fit the wing joiner in each wing half making sure that both wings halves fit together at the root without any gap Trial fit clamping the wing together with rubberbands around the wing dowels and the trailing edge _ 5 Remove the rubberbands and separate the wing halves Remove the wing joiner Mix 2 oz 59 1cc of 30 minute epoxy Working quickly pour a generous amount into the joiner pocket of one wing half Use your wire or dowel to thoroughly distribute the epoxy coating all surfaces inside the joiner pocket Coat the root rib and one half of the wing joiner that goes into the wing Insert the joiner in the wing Proceed immediately to the next step L 6 Coat the joiner pocket in the other wing half and the other end of the wing joiner Join the wing halves together Then stand the wing on end with one of the wing tips resting on the floor Use a piece of R C foam or something similar to cushion
69. retracts checking that the tail gear retract does not hit the cover Mark the center of the stringers d 9 The tail gear retract cover can be permanently installed using CA glue or with screws If CA glue is used it will be difficult to remove the cover and access the retracts if needed To install the cover with screws tape a piece of paper to the fuselage at each corner of the tail gear opening Place a mark on the paper 23 at the center of the stringer Reposition the retract cover and tape it in place Drill 1 16 1 6mm holes through the cover and the stringers at each mark Remove the cover and enlarge the holes in the cover only with a 3 32 2 4mm drill bit Attach the cover to the fuselage with 2 x 3 8 9 5mm sheet metal screws and 2 washers Harden the screw holes with thin CA glue Did You Know fos One might question the selection of an older technology bulkier radial engine vs a more modern and streamlined V engine for the P 47 A problem of V engines is their liquid cooling system including a radiator which is susceptible to gun fire Before Glycol became available liquid cooled engines also featured extremely large radiators adversely affecting aerodynamics Early P 47 design team members were not willing to put all their eggs in one basket and utilized V engines for some of their other projects INSTALL THE COWL J 1 Note that there are four long cowl
70. set apply a drop of threadlocker to the threads on the pushrod and tighten the nuts against the clevises BALANCE THE MODEL C G More than any other factor the C G center of gravity balance point can have the greatest effect on how a model flies and could determine whether or not your first flight will be successful If you value your model and wish to enjoy it for many flights DO NOT OVERLOOK THIS IMPORTANT PROCEDURE A model that is not properly balanced may be unstable and possibly unflyable At this stage the model should be in ready to fly condition with all of the components in place including the complete radio system engine muffler propeller spinner and pilot The fuel tank should be empty d 1 If using a Great Planes C G Machine set the rulers to 6 3 8 162mm If not using a C G Machine use a fine point felt tip pen to mark lines on the top of the wing on both sides of the fuselage 6 3 8 162mm back from the leading edge Apply narrow 1 16 2mm strips of tape over the lines so you will be able to feel them when lifting the model with your fingers This is where your model should balance for the first flights Later you may experiment by shifting the C G 1 4 6 4mm forward or 1 4 6 4mm back to change the flying characteristics Moving the C G forward will improve the smoothness and stability but the model will then be less aerobatic which m
71. th your transmitter and move the ruler forward so it will remain contacting the trailing edge The distance the elevator moves up from center is the up elevator throw Measure the down elevator throw the same way At the Servos The pushrod farther out means More Throw The pushrod closer in means Less Throw At the Control Surfaces The pushrod farther out means Less Throw The pushrod closer in means More Throw d 3 If necessary adjust the location of the pushrod on the servo arm or on the elevator horn or program the ATVs in your transmitter to increase or decrease the throw according to the measurements in the control throws chart d 4 Measure and set the low rate elevator throws and the high and low rate throws for the rest of the control surfaces the same way If your radio does not have dual rates we recommend setting the throws at the high rate settings 31 NOTE The throws are measured at the widest part of the elevators rudder and ailerons These are the recommended control surface throws Up Down 3 4 3 4 1 2 1 2 19 1mm 19 1mm 12 7mm 12 7mm 12 12 8 8 Right Left Right Left 1 7 8 1 7 8 1 3 8 1 3 8 47mm 47mm 35mm 85mm 22 22 16 16 Up Down Up Down 3 4 3 4 1 2 1 2 19 1mm 19 1mm 12 7mm 12 7mm 15 i52 10 10 Up Down S T gt Ww W om Ww Q Q gt oa no Zz O a Ww z lt Once the throws are
72. the fuselage while simultaneously guiding the pull pull cable through the white plastic guide tubes If installing the retractable tail gear also guide the air lines through the fuselage Screw locations Gear is tight against J 11 Remove the covering from over the two tail gear mounting holes in the bottom of the fuselage Drill four 3 32 2 4mm holes through the rails for mounting the tail gear If your drill bit is not long enough to reach the rail nearest the top of the fuselage use medium CA to temporarily glue a 3 32 2 4mm drill bit in a 1 8 3 2mm brass tube After drilling the holes the drill bit can be removed from the tube by heating the tube d 12 Mount the tail gear in the fuselage with four 6 x 1 2 12 7mm sheet metal screws Did You Know fos After the British policy of giving names to aircraft had caught on in the U S the XP 47B was dubbed Thunderbolt by C Hart Miller Republic s Director of Military Contracts Republic officially approved the name INSTALL THE ELEVATOR amp RUDDER SERVOS E Ul _s Ss lt m T he J 1 Insert the three 4 40 x 48 1220mm metal pushrods in the three outer pushrod tubes shown in the photo Rudder Pushrod Elevator Pushrod 4 40 Nut 4 40 Clevis Silicone Retainer J 2 Thread a 4 40 nut threaded clevis and a silicone clevis retainer 12 turns onto both elevator
73. trim seal iron TOPR2200 L Top Flite MonoKote heat gun TOPR2000 OPTIONAL SUPPLIES AND TOOLS Here is alist of optional tools mentioned in the manual that will help you build the Giant P 47D ARF L 2 oz 57g spray CA activator GPMR6035 J CA applicator tips HCAR3780 J CA debonder GPMR6039 L Builder s Triangle Set HCAR0480 L Scale Warbird Template TOPQ2187 J 36 metal ruler HCAR0475 J Hobbico High Precision Diagonal Cutter 5 HCAR0630 L Pliers with wire cutter HCAR0625 J Robart Super Stand II ROBP1402 J Switch amp Charge Jack Mounting Set GPMM1000 L Panel Line Pen TOPQ2510 J Rotary tool such as Dremel L Rotary tool reinforced cut off wheel GPMR8200 J Servo horn drill HCARO698 J AccuThrow Deflection Gauge GPMR2405 L CG Machine GPMR2400 L Laser incidence meter GPMR4020 J 36 bar for incidence meter GPMR4021 L Precision Magnetic Prop Balancer TOPQ5700 IMPORTANT BUILDING NOTES Anytime a sheet metal screw is installed in wood first install the screw remove the screw and apply a couple of drops of thin CA in the hole to harden the threads After the CA has cured reinstall the screw Photos and sketches are placed before the step they refer to Frequently you can study photos in following steps to get another view of the same parts The Giant P 47D ARF is factory covered with Top Flite MonoKote film Should repairs ever be requ
74. will in turn cause the engine to run hot and quit We use a Top Flite Precision Magnetic Prop Balancer TOPQ5700 in the workshop and keep a Great Planes Fingertip Prop Balancer GPMQ5000 in our flight box d 2 The included aluminum prop hub was designed to be used with the DA 50 or the Fuji Imvac BT 43EI 2 gas engines Bolt the include prop hub in front of the propeller in place of the prop washer _ 3 Install the prop hub cone on the engine using a M5 x 50mm socket head cap screw Use a drop of threadlocker on the threads BALANCE THE MODEL LATERALLY d 1 With the wing level have an assistant help you lift the model by the engine propeller shaft and the bottom of the fuse under the TE of the fin Do this several times _ 2 If one wing always drops when you lift the model it means that side is heavy Balance the airplane by adding weight to the other wing tip An airplane that has been laterally balanced will track better in loops and other maneuvers CHECK THE CONTROL DIRECTIONS d 1 Turn on the transmitter and receiver and center the trims If necessary remove the servo arms from the servos and reposition them so they are centered Reinstall the screws that hold on the servo arms d 2 With the transmitter and receiver still on check all the control surfaces to see if they are centered If necessary adjust the clevises on the pushrods to center the control surfaces 30 4 CHANNEL RADIO

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