Top Flite TOPA0135 - Manual (Page 5)

OTHER ITEMS REQUIRED
Item numbers (GPMQ4130) are suggested part
numbers recognized by distributors and hobby
shops and are listed for your ordering
convenience. TOP is the Top Flite brand, GPM is
the Great Planes brand and HCA is the prefix for
the Hobbico brand.
❏ 4 to 7 channel radio with 5 to 8 servos.
❏ 6" Aileron servo extension cords – Futaba J
HCAM2000
❏ Engine (see page 4)
❏ Propellers (see engine instruction manual for
proper propeller sizes)
❏ 14 oz. Fuel Tank – GPMQ4106
❏ 3-1/2" Main Wheels – Robart ROBQ1535
❏ 1-1/4" tailwheel – GPMQ4242
❏ 3/16" Wheel Collars – GPMQ4308, pkg. of 4
❏ 3/32" Wheel Collars – GPMQ4302, pkg. of 4
❏ Top Flite MonoKote covering, 3 rolls (see
Finishing section)
❏ Paint (see Finishing section)
❏ Medium Silicone Fuel Tubing – GPMQ4131
❏ 1/2" Latex Foam Rubber Padding – HCAQ1050
❏ Flexible cable throttle pushrod – GPMQ3700
-or-
❏ 1/16" x 12" threaded-end pushrod
OPTIONAL
For Flaps:
❏ Hobbico “Y” Harness (Fut J) – HCAM2500
-or-
❏ Futaba Dual Servo Extension – FUTM4130
❏ 6 Pcs. Robart #309 Super Hinge Points large
– ROBQ2509, pkg. of 6
For Retractable Landing Gear:
❏ Robart #606 85° HD Pneumatic Retracts –
ROBQ0006
❏ Robart #188 Air Control Kit – ROBQ2388
❏ Robart #164G Hand Pump – ROBQ2363
❏ 3 Pcs. Robart #190 Quick Connectors
– ROBQ2395 pkg. of 2
NOTES FOR THE COMPETITION-
MINDED MODELERS AND
DEVIATIONS FROM SCALE
The P-47D-23 Razorback was instrumental
in turning the tide of WWII. It was escorting
bombers to targets before the longer ranged
Mustangs appeared in significant numbers.
The “Bonnie” trim scheme shown on the box
was done with MonoKote film and the decals
supplied in the kit.
The main landing gear is simplified. They
pivot at the scale location, but the wells are
moved forward, slightly ahead of the main spar.
The model’s tires (3-1/2" to 3-3/4") are smaller
than scale in order to fit into the space provided,
but the stance on the ground is scale.
The elevator and rudder hinge lines have
been modified in order to simplify assembly and
use standard model hinging techniques.
The true scale factor of the Top Flite P-47 is
1:7.77, or approximately 1/8.
DOCUMENTATION
Following are some of the books that are
available showing various details of the P-47:
Thunderbolt – A Documentary History of the
Republic P-47, Roger A. Freeman.
Contains the excellent 5-view drawings that
the Top Flite P-47 was designed around. It also
contains many photos and historical information.
P-47 Thunderbolt – In Action, Squadron/Signal
Features “Bonnie” on the cover and includes
3-views and many photos and illustrations.
TOP FLITE SCALE ACCESSORIES
SCALE COCKPIT INTERIOR: Another exciting
option made specifically for your Top Flite Gold
Edition P-47 is the Scale Cockpit Interior. It goes
without saying (we’ll say it anyway) that a full
cockpit interior really adds to the realism and
overall appearance of your model. Since it is
made for the P-47, installation is easy. This can
be done about 3/4 of the way through fuselage
construction or it may be saved until after
covering is finished. We urge you to take
advantage of this option as rarely do you find
such details offered by the manufacturer
specifically for their own model. Instructions for
painting and finishing are included with the
cockpit kit (TOPQ8405).
REPLICA RADIAL ENGINE: A final touch of
scale realism is possible by installing the
specially designed 9-cylinder replica radial
engine inside the cowl. The replica radial adds
significantly to the look of the model and, when
backed up by 1/8" lite-ply, doubles as a cooling
baffle for the real engine. Made from vacuum-
formed ABS, the replica radial is easy to
assemble and can be modified to suit any
engine installation (TOPQ7902).
DROP TANKS: To increase its range, the P-47
used one or more drop tanks. With the 108
gallon “Paper” Tank (TOPQ7899) and/or the 75
gallon Tank (TOPQ7900) you can give the P-47
that business-like “loaded down” look and add
even further to the scale realism. The release
mechanism is included with the tanks so they
can be made releasable in flight or may be
manually disconnected. Scale pylons are
included for the outboard Wing Tanks.
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