User manual TOP LIFE P-47D THUNDERBOLT

[. . . ] TM A US DE MA IN Flite Models guarantees this kit to be free of defects in both materials 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. [. . . ] Glue a die-cut 1/8" plywood Dowel Plate (FWD) in the notches of ribs W-1 and W-2. 15. Please consider this strongly ­ the flaps are not at all difficult to build and they really add to the flight realism and make landings lots of fun. Place the die-cut 3/32" balsa Flap Root Rib W-2F next to W-2 as shown on the plans. Slip three layers of waxed paper between W-2 and W-2F up to the "V" notch then glue W-2F to W-2 forward of the V notch. FLAP SPAR 16. Move the dihedral gauge near the trailing edge of the rib, then using the same technique, set the angle and position of W-1. "V" notches just behind the aft inner spar and cut it to fit from W-1 to W-7. Make sure it fits all the way down into the notches so the upward facing surface is flush with the ribs. Make adjustments to the notches if necessary then glue the spar into position. 12. Use a spacer (such as one of the dihedral braces or a flap hatch cover) to position the dowel plate 1/16" in front of the main spars. Cut the shaped balsa Leading Edge to the correct length as shown on the plans and carefully bevel the ends. Center the leading edge vertically on the front edge of the ribs, then glue it to ribs W-2 through W-11. Make two Flap Servo Hatch Supports and two Aileron (or releasable drop tank) Servo Rails from two of the 1/4" x 3/8" spar cut-offs, then glue them to the notches in the ribs. If you don't plan on using flaps, fill the notches with scrap balsa (or you could install the rails anyway). Proceed to step 25 if you will be installing retractable landing gear. 21. Test fit a 1/2" x 3/4" x 6-3/4" grooved Landing Gear Rail into the notches in ribs W-4, W-5, and W-6. The fit should be snug and the groove should be facing away from the work surface. Be sure that the rail extends past W-4 approximately 3/4" as shown on the plans. With the bellcrank facing away from the plans, glue the aileron bellcrank plate into the slots in ribs W-7 and W-8. FOR RETRACT GEAR ONLY Hot Tip: The key to a durable landing gear mounting structure is building accuracy and good glue joints, not lots of epoxy. Please take your time, plan ahead, and work carefully during these steps. 25. Before using any glue or drilling any holes, test fit the plywood retract rails in the notches of ribs W-5 and W-6 together with your retracts. 22. Use 30-minute epoxy to glue the 1/2" x 3/4" x 1" maple Landing Gear Block to the top of the rail and the side of W-4F. 19. Test fit Tip Ribs W-12 and W-13 and the die-cut 1/8" plywood Tip Spar to the tip of the wing. Make sure W-13 is vertical and the jig tabs are contacting the work surface, then glue the assembly in position. 23. [. . . ] 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. I will not fly my model aircraft higher than approximately 400 feet within 3 miles of an airport without notifying the airport operator. I will give right of way to, and avoid flying in the proximity of 2. I will not fly my model aircraft in the presence of spectators until I become a qualified flier, unless assisted by an experienced helper. 3. [. . . ]