P-47D Thunderbolt (768mm)

One of the most powerful allied fighter planes of the Second World War, the Republic P-47D in a newer version with the "Bubble-Top" cabin cap, was the prototype for this semifinished. Fast, robust, with a massive battery of eight 12.7 mm Browning machine guns, capable of carrying an incredible cargo of bombs and rockets, the legendary "Boiler" destroying locomotives and trains in large parts of Nazi Germany and the occupied countries ...

Large freighter model fighter low wing aircraft designed for propulsion by rubber bundle; manual and plan also allow the model to be built as a free-flying model with a 0.8 cc combustion engine, a tethered model with a 1.5 ccm combustion engine or as a static model with sophisticated mock-up details including a 1:16 scale museum interior in the museum quality special drawing of the "Action Plan").

The model is a classic all-metal construction in a splinter with pre-cut wooden parts, a large number of mold accessories from vacuum-molded plastic, plastic parts made by injection molding and pre-cut parts of "plastic plywood", lightweight and solid material replacing classical plywood. The hull is, of course, designed with a true low-energy technology with bulkheads and a plurality of longitudinal slots that allow faithful reproduction of round shapes. They are built in two steps - with the "slit" in the vertical plane, you place one half of the hull directly on the worktop and then "stick" it to half the other. This ensures that even the hull of complicated shapes is straight and symmetrical, without the need for any special products. Since it is a model for an advanced builder, you should already have more experience with the classic construction and flying of the rubber-driven models.

The Thunderbolt is also suitable for conversion to a RC model with an electric drive or an engine with a combustion engine of 0.8-1.2 ccm - although the construction plan does not offer these variants, it would not be a big problem for a more experienced model. <" / p>

The kit includes: balsa pre-cut parts, balsa beams, pre-cut parts made of plastic plywood, vacuum molded parts (engine cover, engine ...), clear acetate cover of the cab cover, plastic propeller with shaft and head, rubber bundle (rubber 5x1mm) steel strings for the chassis and other small parts, plastic wheels, cover paper, handle and strap for a tethered model, large sheet of wet decals, building plan.

Tip for construction: Pre-cut parts DO NOT REMOVE! Rotate the board, lay it on the worktop and lightly grind it with fine sanding paper (No. 220 or finer). The parts can then be separated more easily; if still some wood fibers are "bound" to the cutting board, carefully separate it with a sharp modeling knife (eg Excel knife No. 1 with blade no. 11).

Treating the rubber bundle: Carefully wash the new rubber in soapy water and let it dry. Then lubricate it with castor oil (sold in pharmacies) or silicone grease for lubricating fishing lines (you can get in the stores of fishing tackle). After removing the model, remove it and store it in a sealed plastic bag. The lubricated rubber blade develops more smoothly and with less friction - it gives more power and lasts longer. It is also a good idea to make a new bundle - you only shoot 80-100 revolutions for the first 2-3 years before it can safely shoot more.