Top Flite P-47 D Thunderbolt('76) - Manual (Page 5)

HARDWOOD MOTOR MOUNTS
FIG. 2
3
3
Using bottom view of plans, cut 1/4 SQ. bulkhead spacers from
1/4 x 1/4 x 36 balsa strips.
Glue MOTOR MOUNT ASSEMBLY to fuselage sides over
bottom view of plans.
Starting with bulkhead spacer for F-8, glue and pin spacers in
place, working toward rear.
Glue F-17 (ply) in place. (Check plans for position). Hold
fuselage sides together with tape if necessary.
Trim rear, glue, and clamp together.
STEP
FIG. 3
FUSELAGE SIDE
TRIM TO 1/8" EACH
SIDE, GLUE, AND
CLAMP TOGETHER
BULKHEAD SPACER
FOR F-8
MOTOR MOUNT
ASSEMBLY
1/4" SQ. SPACERS
F-17 (PLY)
F U S E L A G E
Glue F-3A and F-3B together.
Pin F-5 spacers over bottom view of plans BETWEEN F-3AB
and F-7.
Glue motor mounts to the two F-5's.
Glue F-3AB assembly and F-7 (ply) vertical in position.
S T E P
2
FUSELAGE
F-3B
F-5
F-7 (PLY)
USE TRIANGLE OR
SQUARE TO CHECK
ALIGNMENT.
F-5SPACERS