VQ Model P-47D Thunderbolt Owner's Manual
VQ Model P-47D THUNDERBOLT is a radio-controlled model airplane designed for experienced model airplane pilots. The all-balsa and plywood construction offers high durability and realistic flight characteristics. The P-47D is pre-assembled and almost ready to fly with the right equipment (purchased separately). This model is ideal for advanced pilots who seek a challenging and rewarding flying experience.
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Radio control model / Flugmodel P-47B/D THUNDERBOLT VQA142DC VQ No: VQA142DC VQ No: VQA142DT VQ No: VQA142BT ALL BALSA, PLYWOOD CONSTRUCTION AND ALMOST READY TO FLY Instruction manual / Montageanleitung SPECIFICATIONS TECHNISCHE DATEN Wingspan:......................................1480mm Length:...........................................1215mm Electric Motor:.....................See next pager Glow Engine:.................... .46 2-T / .70 4-T RTF Weight: 3.1Kg (will vary with equipment use) Radio:....................7 Channel / 7 Servos Function: Ailerons-Elevator-Rudder-Throttle Flaps. Spannweite:...................................1480mm Lange:............................................1215mm Elektroantrieb.............(siehe nächste Seite) Verbrennerantrieb:...............7.45cc - 11.5cc Fluggewicht:.......................................3.1Kg Fernsteuerung..........7 Kanal / 7 Servos WARNING! This radio controlled model is NOT a toy. If modified or flown carelessly it could go out of controll and cause serious human injury or property damage. Before flying your airplane, ensure the air field is spacious enough. Always fly it outdoors in safe areas and seek professional advice if you are unexperienced. ACHTUNG! Dieses ferngesteuerte Modell ist KEIN Spielzeug! Es ist für fortgeschrittene Modellflugpiloten bestimmt, die ausreichende Erfahrung im Umgang mit derartigen Modellen besitzen. Bei unsachgemässer Verwendung kann hoher Personen- und/oder Sachschaden entstehen. Fragen Sie in einem Modellbauverein in Ihrer Nähe um professionelle Unterstätzung, wenn Sie Hilfe im Bau und Betrieb benötigen. Der Zusammenbau dieses Modells ist durch die vielen Abbildungen selbsterklärend und ist für fortgeschrittene, erfahrene Modellbauer bestimmt. REQUIRED FOR OPERATION (Purchase separately) Flap: “Y” x2 pcs Aileron: “Y”x1pcs Aileron: 50cmx2 pcs Flap: 30cmx2 pcs Rx battery pack: 20cmx1 pcs 700-800W Brushless Motor Standard Mini .46 ~ .50 - 2 cycle Minimum 7 channel radio Elevator : 1 standard servo Rudder: 1 standard servo Aileron: 2 mini servo Flaps: 2 mini servo Silicone tube Throttle: 1 mini servo (for glow engine only) .72 ~.82 - 4 cycle 5 cell 4500mAh LiPo battery GLUE (Purchase separately) EPOXY A CA SILICON Cyanoacrylate Glue (thin type) Silicon sealer TOLLS REQUIRED (Purchase separately) Epoxy Glue (30 minute type) EPOXY B Hex Wrench Phillip screw driver Hobby knife Awl Needle nose Pliers Scissors Wire Cutters Sander ......................................................... ......................................................... ......................................................... ......................................................... ......................................................... ......................................................... ......................................................... ......................................................... ......................................................... ......................................................... ......................................................... Masking tape - Straight Edged Ruler - Pen or pencil - Drill and Assorted Drill Bits If exposed to direct sunlight and/or heat, wrinkels can appear. Storing the model in a cool place will let the wrinkles disappear. Otherwise, remove wrinkles in covering film with a hair dryer, starting with low temperature. You can fix the corners by using a hot iron. Bei Sonneneinstrahlung und/oder Wärme kann die Folie erschlaffen bzw. Falten entstehen. Verwenden Sie ein Warumluftgebläse (Haartrockner) um evtl. Falten aus der Folie zu bekommen. Die Kanten können Sie mit einem Bügeleisen behandeln. Nicht zuviel Hitze anwenden ! Low seting Symbols used throughout this instruction manual, comprise: 1.5mm Drill holes using the stated size of drill (in this case 1.5 mm ) ! Take particular care here Hatched-in areas: remove covering film carefully Apply cyano glue Assemble left and right L/R sides the same way. A B Use epoxy glue CA Check during assembly that these parts move freely, without binding X Not included. These parts must be purchased separately Read through the manual before you begin, so you will have an overall idea of what to do. CONVERSION TABLE 3.0mm = 1/8” 1.0mm = 3/64” 4.0mm = 5/32” 1.5mm = 1/16” 5.0mm = 13/64” 2.0mm = 5/64” 6.0mm = 15/64” 2.5mm = 3/32” 10mm = 13/32” 12mm = 15/32” 15mm = 19/32” 20mm = 51/64” 25mm = 1” 30mm = 1-3/16” 45mm = 1-51/64” P-47 THUNDERBOLT 1- ENGINE MOUNT Attach the engine mount beams onto the fire-wall so the distance between of two engine mount beams is “A”,and B=B’ as show. Secure the engine mount beams onto the fire-wall with litter CA glue (1B) ! Align the mark on both engine mount beams with the mark on the fuselage Push left (or right) the magnetic fuel tank hatch and full it out of the fuselage. Using a pencil or felt tipped pen, mark the fire wall where the four holes are to be drilled(1B)) Cut the wood along the line as shown (1A) in case of 4T engine using 1A A Liter CA 1B ! Align the mark on both engine mount beams with the mark on the fire-wall. In case of 4T glow engine using. 1C Carefully remove the engine mount beams and drill a 6mm hole through the fire-wall at each of the four marks made above (1C) 6mm 1D FRONT-VIEW A A B=B’ Insert the blind-nut onto each of the four holes make above (1D). Reposition the engine mount beams on to the fire-wall and secure them with four 4x25mm screw (1D) B B’ 4x25mm screw - washer ...................4 Blind-nut ....................4 P-47 THUNDERBOLT 2- ENGINE C 125mm FUSELAGE SIDE-VIEW ! Engine thrust on balk head is already adjust at factory C=125mm 3x25mm screw .......4 Washer .......4 2A Position the engine to the engine mounts so the distance from the prop hub to the fire-wall is 125mm. Mark the engine mounting plate where the four holes are to be drilled (2A) 3mm 2C 3x25mm 2B Remove the engine and drill a 3mm holes through the beam at each of the four marks made above (2B) Marking sure that you drill the hole perpendicular to the beam of the engine mount. 2D Reposition the engine on the engine mount beams, aligning it with the holes. Secure the engine to the engine mount using four 3x25mm screws (2C) Note: Apply Silicon sealer to each of the 3x25mm screw and nut. To muffler 2F Filler tube Rubber stopper To engine Carefully install the fuel tank to ensure that they will not shift during flight (2F). X 3x35mm screw Blow Water 2E Checking for leaks - block the vents and blow into the feed - if in doubt submersing the tank in a blow of water will show up any problems. P-47 THUNDERBOLT 3- ELECTRIC MOTOR Using a aluminum motor mounting plate as a template, mark the plywood motor mounting plate where the four holes are to be drilled. 3A Remove the aluminum motor mounting plate and drill a 1/8”(3mm) hole through the plywood at each of the four marks marked . 3B 3C 3mm ! Align the mark on wooden motor mounting plate with the mark on the fire-wall. Using a wooden motor mounting plate as a template, mark the fire-wall where the four holes are to be drilled (3C). 6mm 3D Remove the wooden motor mounting plate and drill a 6mm hole through the fire-wall at each of the four marks marked (3D) . 3F 3E 6x100mm bolt.....4 Secure the Motor to the wooden motor mounting plate using the four 3mm bolts. Attach the four 5x70mm bolts and nuts to the fire-wall as shown (3E). 6mm nut..........12 6mm washer...16 3mm bolt / nut...4 SIDE-VIEW / Seitenansicht C 125mm B FUSELAGE SIDE-VIEW B’ B=B’ ! Motor thrust on balk head is already adjust at factory 3G P-47 THUNDERBOLT 4- WING: SERVO AND LINKAGES Plastic control horn ............2 set Secure the plastic control horn in place using the thin CA glue. Thin CA Cut away only the covering Plastic control horn CA ............2 set X 2x20mm screw ......4 2 mm X Using the thread (pre-installed at factory) to slide the aileron and flap extension cord (not include) into the wing half. connector EZ link Flap push-rod 1.2x120mm 2 mm 2 mm Aileron push-rod 2X175mm Flap servo Aileron servo Plastic EZ link ............2 Steel clevis ............2 Aileron push rod 2x175mm .....2 Connector 2mm ............2 Flap push rod 1.2x120mm ............2 P-47 THUNDERBOLT 5- JOINNING THE WING Draw the center line on the wing joiner Without using Epoxy yet, trial fit the wing joiner into one of the wing panels. Next, slide the other wing half onto the dihedral brace until the wing panels meet. If the fit is overly tight, it may be necessary to lightly sand the dihedral brace. Coat one half of the dihedral brace with epoxy up to the center line. Install the epoxy-coated side of the dihedral brace into the wing joiner cavity up to the center line. 30 min. Epoxy Carefully slide the wing halves together, ensuring that they are accurately aligned. Firmly press the two halves together, allowing the excess epoxy to run out. Using a paper towel, clean off the excess epoxy. Nylon wing bolt (included) Rubber band (not include) Paper clamp (not include) Hold the wing halves together with paper clamp and rubber band. P-47 THUNDERBOLT 6- FIXED GEAR ASSEMBLY Main gear (left) 3x20mm Main landing gear Main gear (right) 2mm Nylon gear strap Ply gear mount flat 2mm Gear mount Square plastic 1 2 3x20mm Plastic strap Gear mount (plywood) 3x20mm screw..16 3 Ply gear mount plate P-47 THUNDERBOLT 7- FIXED GEAR INSTALLATION Square plastic 3x10mm screw ..........8 5/64” 2mm Do the same way with second wing half. P-47 THUNDERBOLT 8- GEAR DOOR In case of fixed gear using 1.5mm CA plastic strap 2x6mm screw Plywood gear cover Plastic strap Do the same way with second wing half. ........2 1.5mm P-47 THUNDERBOLT 9- ELECTRIC RETRACT GEAR INSTALLATION ON OFF GEAR SWITCH EXTENDED RETRACTED Electric retract must be purchase separately Do the same way with second wing half. Important: When you “on” the retract swicth, if the retract gear does not retracted completely, use your finger to push the retract gear to the completely retrated position, it will extend. Then use the hobby knife to remove the place where the retract gear is entangled. P-47 THUNDERBOLT 10- STRUT AND GEAR DOOR ASSEMBLY Wheel Cover Parts 3mm plywood G2A G2 GP 1 GP 1 GP 2 G2 GP 2 G2 G2A G2 G1 CA G1 GP2 GP1 CA CA G3 G2A CA G3 G1 GP2 CA GP1 Glue the G2A to the Strut and G2, But do not glue the GP2 and GP1 to the Strut in this time. Glue the G3 to the G2A Adjust the GP2 and GP1 before glue them to the G1. Glue the GP2 and GP1to the Strut. P-47 THUNDERBOLT 11- STRUT AND GEAR DOOR ASSEMBLY Sand here Strut Wooden ring Gear door 3mm screw set Important: When you “on” the retract swicth, if the retract gear does not retracted completely, use your finger to push the retract gear to the completely retrated position, it will extend. Then use the hobby knife to remove the place where the retract gear is entangled. Sand here Lightly sand the wooden rings to be sure that the struts locks in retracted position. P-47 THUNDERBOLT 12- WING INSTALLATION 6x50mm nylon bolt .....2 P-47 THUNDERBOLT 13- STABILIZER INSTALLATION Push the horizontal stabilizer into the slot on the fuselage as show. Check the alignment of the horizontal stabilizer by measuring from a fixed point along the center line of the fuselage to the leading edge on each side of the horizontal stabilizer. The distance must be equal on both sides . If not, adjust the stabilizer until the measurements are the same (see picture below: A=A’). 13A Using a sharp hobby knife, carefully cut away the covering around of all slots for the horizontal stabilizer and vertical fin installation. 13B Remove the left and right elevator out of the horizontal stabilizer. A = A’ A Cut away only the covering A’ When you are satisfied with the alignment, use Cut away only the covering both side 13C a pencil to trace around the top and bottom of the stabilizer where it meets the fuselage . 13D Remove the horizontal stabilizer from the fuselage. Using a straight edge and a sharp hobby knife, carefully cut away the covering inside the lines which were marked above. Be cautious not to cut into the wood-this will weaken the structure . P-47 THUNDERBOLT 14- STABILIZER INSTALLATION Apply thin CA glue into the slot where the fuselage meet the horizontal stabilizer. CA B=B’ B B’ Install the horizontal stabilizer onto the fuselage and adjust the alignment as described in steep 13A. Note: it is important to ensure that the horizontal stabilizer is also level in regards to the wing. The distance must be equal on both sides. If not, adjust the stabilizer until the measurements are the same. Apply the thin CA along the area where the covering was removed in the previous step and to the fuselage where the horizontal stabilizer mounts . 14A Apply CA glue both sides. CA (thin CA) 14B Pull the rudder out of the vertical fin. Carefully, push the vertical fin into the slot on the fuselage as shown (14B). 14C 90 degree triangle Trial fit the vertical fin in position. Using a 90 degree triangle, ensure that the vertical stabilizer is perpendicular to the horizontal stabilizer (14C). Using a pencil, trace around the vertical stabilizer where it meets the fuselage. Remove the vertical stabilizer from the fuselage. Remove the vertical stabilizer from the fuselage. Using s sharp hobby knife, carefully cut away the covering below the lines which were drawn in the previous steep. Do not cut into the woods as this will affect the structural integrity of the stabilizer (14D). 14D 14E Cut away only the covering Insert the vertical fin into the fuselage, precisely align the vertical stabilizer as described in step 14C. ! Securely glue together. If coming off during fly, you lose control of your air plane. Apply thin CA CA glue both side P-47 THUNDERBOLT 15- ELEVATOR AND CONTROL HORN Without using glue yet, push the elevator and its hinges into the hinge slots in trailing edge of the horizontal stabilizer. CA TOP-SIDE HORIZONTAL STABILIZER Apply a thin layer of petroleum jelly Apply thin CA glue on the top CA of the hinge TOP-SIDE HORIZONTAL STABILIZER Do the same way with the bottom side of elevator and with the second elevator. 2mm Control horn ................2 2x12mm screw ..........4 Apply thin CA glue both side P-47 THUNDERBOLT 16- RUDDER AND CONTROL HORN Without using glue yet, push the rudder and its hinges into the hinge slots in trailing edge of the vertical stabilizer. Apply thin CA glue both side CA Vertical Stabilizer Vertical Stabilizer Apply thin CA glue on the left and right of the hinge CA CA Apply a thin layer of petroleum jelly Apply thin CA glue both side RUDDER Control horn ................3 2x12mm screw ..........6 2mm RUDDER P-47 THUNDERBOLT 17- TAIL GEAR INSTALLATION 1- Insert the tail wheel pushrod into the hole on the tail gear control horn (as show). 2- Install the tail wheel control horn in place. 3- Instal the tail wheel gear in place. 4- Secure the tail wheel control horn in place using a 5/64”(2mm) screw set, Ensure smooth non-binding movement. 1.2x800mm rod ...................................1 3x3mm screw ............1 Tail wheel controlhorn .................1 2mm I.D collar ...............2 25mm wheel ..........1 Tail landing gear ..........1 Plywood Tail wheel door P-47 P-47 CA Attach the tail wheel doors in place using CA glue. CA P-47 THUNDERBOLT 18- SERVO AND LINKAGES Insert the rudder push-rod from the rear of the fuselage. Screw the clevis mid-thread, then connect to the rudder control horn. Insert the two elevator push-rod from the rear of the fuselage. Screw the clevis mid-thread, then connect to the elevator control horn. Steel clevis .......3 2x950mm rod .......3 (2 x120mm) rod ............2 (1.2 x500mm) throttle rod ............1 Tail gear push-rod 1.2x800mm 3mm set Screw Triple connector ................2 2mm ....................1 Rudder push-rod 2x950mm Triple connector 2 mm X Throttle push-rod 1.2x500mm 2 mm Cut the rudder push-rod excess length. Cut the tail wheel push-rod excess length. Insert all into the triple connector and tighten everything. Throttle servo Do the same way with the elevator linkages. In case of Glow engine using Rudder servo Throtlle servo Elevator servo FUELAGE BOTTOM-VIEW P-47 THUNDERBOLT 19- FIBERGLASS COWL AND DUMMY ENGINE 2x6mm screw 2x6mm screw .........6 2.5x10mm screw .........5 2mm 2,5X10mm P-47 THUNDERBOLT 20- BOTTOM COVER 2x6mm self tapping screw 2x6mm screw .........10 P-47 THUNDERBOLT 21- BOMB ASSEMBLY Sander CA CA CA CA CA P-47 THUNDERBOLT 22- STICKER P-47B “Touch of Texas” Sticker BOLTS IN EXHAUST MANIFOLD CLAMPS SHOULD BE TIGHTENED JUST BEYOND FINGER TIGHTNESS AS FOLLOWS: 1- DRAW UP BOLTS FULL TIGHT WITH WRENCH. 2- BACK OF TILL LOOSE. 3- DRAW UP FINGER TIGHT AND THEN TAKE ABOUT ONE FULL TURN WITH WRENCH. 4- CLAMPS SHOULD NOT ROTATE BY HAND BUT CREEP UNDER MALLET TAPS. 5- THIS DOES NOT APPLY TO MARMAN CLAMPS. BOLTS IN EXHAUST MANIFOLD CLAMPS SHOULD BE TIGHTENED JUST BEYOND FINGER TIGHTNESS AS FOLLOWS: Black Sticker 1- DRAW UP BOLTS FULL TIGHT WITH WRENCH. 2- BACK OF TILL LOOSE. 3- DRAW UP FINGER TIGHT AND THEN TAKE ABOUT ONE FULL TURN WITH WRENCH. 4- CLAMPS SHOULD NOT ROTATE BY HAND BUT CREEP UNDER MALLET TAPS. 5- THIS DOES NOT APPLY TO MARMAN CLAMPS. Sticker Black Sticker Nose Art Sticker for P-47-B “Touch of Texas” P-47B “TOUCH OF TEXAS” DECAL - VQ MODELS Red Sticker IMPORTANT: Please do not clean your model with strong solvent or pure alcohol to keep the colour of your model not fade. P-47 THUNDERBOLT 23- STICKER P-47D Camo. LM-Z Sticker BOLTS IN EXHAUST MANIFOLD CLAMPS SHOULD BE TIGHTENED JUST BEYOND FINGER TIGHTNESS AS FOLLOWS: 1- DRAW UP BOLTS FULL TIGHT WITH WRENCH. 2- BACK OF TILL LOOSE. 3- DRAW UP FINGER TIGHT AND THEN TAKE ABOUT ONE FULL TURN WITH WRENCH. 4- CLAMPS SHOULD NOT ROTATE BY HAND BUT CREEP UNDER MALLET TAPS. 5- THIS DOES NOT APPLY TO MARMAN CLAMPS. BOLTS IN EXHAUST MANIFOLD CLAMPS SHOULD BE TIGHTENED JUST BEYOND FINGER TIGHTNESS AS FOLLOWS: Black Sticker 1- DRAW UP BOLTS FULL TIGHT WITH WRENCH. 2- BACK OF TILL LOOSE. 3- DRAW UP FINGER TIGHT AND THEN TAKE ABOUT ONE FULL TURN WITH WRENCH. 4- CLAMPS SHOULD NOT ROTATE BY HAND BUT CREEP UNDER MALLET TAPS. 5- THIS DOES NOT APPLY TO MARMAN CLAMPS. Sticker Red Sticker P-47 THUNDERBOLT 24- STICKER P-47D “Tarheel Hal” IA-N I P-47 THUNDERBOLT 25- BALANCE (88 ~ 93mm) Note: Adjust the location of the battery pack to achieve this C.G location. DO NOT try to fly an out-of balance model! Wing center section Lead How to add nose weight To get the correct C.G., Several strips of lead weight were required in the nose of this model . To minimize the amount of weight required, it is desirable to position the weight as far forward as possible. IMPORTANT: Recheck the C.G. After the weight has been installed. Lead P-47 THUNDERBOLT 26- CONTROL SURFACE ELEVATOR STROKE (15mm) (10mm) (15mm) (10mm) AILERON STROKE (25mm) RUDDER STROKE (25mm) (25-30mm) FLAPS STROKE Adjust the travel of the control surfaces to achieve the values stated in the diagrams. These value will be suitable for average flight requirements. Adjust the values to suit your particular needs. ">

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Key features
- 1480mm wingspan for stability and control
- 1215mm length for a sleek and realistic appearance
- Electric motor for powerful and efficient flight
- 7-channel radio system for precise control
- All balsa and plywood construction for durability and lightweight
- Almost ready to fly for quick and easy assembly
Frequently asked questions
The wingspan is 1480mm.
The P-47D THUNDERBOLT comes almost ready to fly, so assembly is quick and easy. Simply follow the instructions in the manual.
The P-47D THUNDERBOLT uses a powerful electric motor.
The flight time will vary depending on the battery used. However, you can expect to get around 10-15 minutes of flight time on a single charge.
The P-47D THUNDERBOLT is recommended for experienced pilots. It is not suitable for beginners.