Great Planes P-47 Thunderbolt GP/EP ARF - GPMA1479 - Manual (Page 21)

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GET THE MODEL READY TO FLY
Check the Control Directions
o 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.
o 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.
o 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.
o 2. Glue the belly pan to the wing using some thick CA
glue, in the location shown.
o 3. Locate the gun mounting holes in the leading edge of
each side of the wing. Install the guns using some CA glue,
as shown.
Note: The longest gun goes in the inboard hole.
The shortest gun goes in the outboard hole.
Apply the decals
1. Use scissors or a sharp hobby knife to cut the decals from
the sheet.
2. Be certain the model is clean and free from oily fingerprints
and dust. Prepare a dishpan or small bucket with a mixture
of liquid dish soap and warm water—about one teaspoon of
soap per gallon of water. Submerse the decal in the soap and
water 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 & water allows accurate
positioning and reduces air bubbles underneath.
3. Position the decal on the model where desired. Holding
the decal down, use a paper towel to wipe most of the
water away.
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.