Top Flite P-47 D Thunderbolt('76) - Manual (Page 16)

COVERING
Sand the entire airplane with 200 grit paper. Then final sand with 400 or 500 grit
paper. Remove all sanding dust with a clean cloth and cover model. A very real-
istic finish for t h i s model can be obtained with MONOKOTE. This material can be
scratched and t e x t u r e d to look like the skin on the a c t u a l P-47. Try to have the
seams along rivet lines, panels, etc. and t h e y will be unnoticeable.
FINAL STEPS
Install the R/C equipment, hinge control surfaces, install engine, fuel tank, wheels,
and push rods using the plans for location. Make sure PLANE BALANCES at or
slightly forward of the CENTER 01 GRAVITY shown on plans, NOTE: THE
FAILURE TO BALANCE THE COMPLETED MODEL AS SHOWN WITH ALL
RADIO GEAR INSTALLED MAY M A K E THE MODEL UNCONTROLLABLE
IN FLIGHT R E S U L T I N G I N POSSIBLE I N J U R Y TO OTHERS, TO YOURSELF
OR TO PROPERTY DAMAGE. Make sure all controls work freely, w i t h no binding
and in the proper direction. Carefully follow all installation and operation instruc-
tions given by t h e radio control u n i t m a n u f a c t u r e r .
FIRST F L I G H T
It is C R U C I A L t h a t a well-experienced R/C Modeler-Pilot go over the plane c a r e f u l l y
before a t t e m p t i n g the first flight. If you are not well-experienced in checking out all
construction and o p e r a t i n g details and in flying, GET HELP. R/C modelers are a fine
group of people t h a t will gladly offer help when asked. Your hobby dealer may also
be able to assist you. Write (and j o i n ! ) the Academy of Model Aeronautics, 806
Fifteenth St., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20005. They will supply you with a list of R/C
Clubs in your state and you can contact one of them. They will be happy to help.
The well-experienced R/C modeler-pilot will thoroughly go over all aspects of your
c o n s t r u c t i o n and gear i n s t a l l a t i o n . He will t h e n re-check everything at the flying
field and t h e n , i f - b u t only if-all is right, he will perform the all i m p o r t a n t first
flight of y o u r a i r c r a f t and "trim it out", that is, make in-flight adjustments of the
moving surfaces and make f u r t h e r changes on the ground, as necessary. Remember
that even experienced R/C pilots t u r n to really well-experienced modeler-pilots
for this crucial final check-out and trim-flight.
What is at stake is not just your model, but the SAFETY of others, yourself and
property. Do Not fly u n t i l you are certain you are flying a checked-out model that
you can SAFELY control under all circumstances!
We believe that we have passed on to you some helpful ideas gathered from our own
experience and sincerely hope that building and flying your P-47 will be a rewarding
experience.
Best of Luck!
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