P-47 Thunderbolt (oz3877)

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P-47N Thunderbolt. Scale model for control line. For engines from 1.3 - 3.5 cc.

Quote: "Scale Control line model. Thunderbolt, by PMH Lewis.

This completely scale model of the P-47N Thunderbolt fighter of the late war will prove a worthwhile piece of work for the modeller who requires a C/L model which will provide a realistic appearance in flight and also one on which he can exercise his skill in finishing and construction.

Fuselage. Construction of the fuselage is commenced by building a crutch of 3/16 square hard balsa directly on the plan view. Former F1 is next cut from 1/8 in thick plywood, and the two 1/2 in square hardwood motor bearers are cut to length and glued and screwed to the former. Former F1 is now cemented in place between the crutch side members. Formers F2 to F8 are cut from ir 1/8 in sheet, and an opening made in F3-F8 to accommodate the 16 swg push rod. These formers are now also cemented in their respective positions, above and below the crutch.

The 1/8 in ply undercarriage spar should next be cut as shown, and the 12 swg wire undercarriage shaped in one piece as indicated. The wire is bound to the spar with thick thread and the whole well coated with glue. This assembly is then fitted across the fuselage, and the undercarriage wire bolted in place with two small metal straps to former F1. The ply spar is well cemented to former F2.

The entire fuselage is now planked with strips of 3/32 x 1/4 in balsa from the top downwards. When the area around the wing root rib is reached the control plate should be installed..."

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