Seagull Models P47 SNAFU Manuals

WWW.SEAGULLMODELS.COM 1 ALMOST Specifications: Wingspan---------------63.0 in (160 cm). Wing area----------------728.5 sq.in (47.0 sq.dm). Weight-------------------9.3 - 9.9 lbs (4.2 - 4.5 kg). Length-------------------51.8 in (131.5cm). Engine-------------------0.61 - 0.91 cu.in----2 stroke. ...................................0.91- 1.00 cu.in----4 stroke. ....................................15cc gasoline engine . Radio--------------------6 channels with 9 servos. Electric conversion: Optional. ASSEMBLY MANUAL MS: 207 P47G THUNDERBOLT www.seagullmodels.com “ Graphics and specifications may change without notice “ . READY TO FLY SNAFU 60 ARF P47 SNAFU Instruction Manual. 2 Thank you for choosing the P47 SNAFU ARTF by SEAGULL MODELS COMPANY LTD,. The P47 SNAFU was designed with the intermediate/advanced sport flyer in mind. It is a semi scale airplane which is easy to fly and quick to assemble. The airframe is onventionally built using balsa, plywood to make it stronger than the average ARTF, yet the design allows the aeroplane to be kept light. You will find that most of the work has been done for you already. The motor mount has been fitted and the hinges are pre-installed. Flying the P47 SNAFU is simply a joy. This instruction manual is designed to help you build a great flying earoplane. Please read this manual throughly before starting assembly of your P47 SNAFU. User the parts listing below to indentify all parts. Please be awere that this aeroplane is not a toy and if assembley or used incorrectly it is capable of causing injury to people or property. WHEN YOU FLY THIS AEROPLANE YOU ASSUME ALL RISK & REPONSIBILITY. If you are inexperianced with basic R/C flight we strongly recommend you contact your R/C supplier and join your local R/C model Flying Club. R/C Model Flying Clubs offer a variety of training procedures designed to help the new pilot on his way to successful R/C flight. They will also be able to advise on any insurance and safety regulations that may apply. INTRODUCTION. WARNING. KIT CONTENTS 3 1 5 2 3 2 4 6 7 8 WWW.SEAGULLMODELS.COM 3 KIT CONTENTS. SEA207 P47 SNAFU SEA20701 Fuselage SEA20702 Wing set SEA20703 Tail set SEA20704 Canopy SEA20705 Pilot SEA20706 Cowling SEA20707 Landing gear ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED. 61- 91 2-stroke. 91-100 4-stroke. 15cc gasoline engine. Computer radio with 9 servos. Glow plug to suit engine. Propeller to suit engine. Protective foam rubber for radio system. TOOLS & SUPPLIES NEEDED. Thick cyanoacrylate glue. 30 minute epoxy. 5 minute epoxy. Hand or electric drill. Assorted drill bits. Modelling knife. Straight edge ruler. 2mm ball driver. Phillips head screwdriver. 220 grit sandpaper. 90° square or builder’s triangle. Wire cutters. Masking tape & T-pins. Thread-lock. Paper towels. HINGING THE FLAP. . Hinge. Note : The control surfaces, including the ai- lerons, elevators, and rudder, are prehinged with hinges installed, but the hinges are not glued in place. It is imperative that you prop- erly adhere the hinges in place per the steps that follow using a high-quality thin C/A glue. 1) Carefully remove the aileron from one of the wing panels. Note the position of the hinges. 2) Remove each hinge from the wing panel and aileron and place a T-pin in the center of each hinge. Slide each hinge into the wing panel until the T-pin is snug against the wing panel. This will help ensure an equal amount of hinge is on either side of the hinge line when the aileron is mounted to the aileron. 3) Slide the wing panel on the aileron until there is only a slight gap. The hinge is now centered on the wing panel and aileron. Re- move the T-pins and snug the aileron against the wing panel. A gap of 1/64” or less should be maintained between the wing panel and aileron.