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P-47 Thunderbolt 70" Plan
P-47 Thunderbolt 70" Plan

P-47 Thunderbolt 70" Plan

SKU: ZIR:P47701

$55.00
Both Bubble Canopy and Razorback Canopy versions Shown
  • Scale: 1.75" - 1'
  • Wingspan: 70"
  • Length: 60"
  • Wing Area: 900 sq/in
  • Weight: 12-20lbs
  • Power: 26-38cc gas

The massive P-47 Thunderbolt, or "JUG" as it was affectionately known, was one of the largest fighters in WWII. It gained the reputation for being able to take a tremendous amount of punishment and still make it home.

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Select accessories, engine options, landing gear, and wheels for your P-47 Thunderbolt 70"
Canopy Rail Set for Warbirds
Canopy Rail Set for Warbirds
$32.00
P-47 Thunderbolt 70" Canopy
P-47 Thunderbolt 70" Canopy
$22.00
P-47 Thunderbolt 70" Fiberglass Cowl
P-47 Thunderbolt 70" Fiberglass Cowl
$76.00
P-47 Thunderbolt 70" Rear Exhaust
P-47 Thunderbolt 70" Rear Exhaust
$7.00
Vacuum Formed Dummy Engines
Vacuum Formed Dummy Engines
$8.00
WWII American USAAF RC Pilot Figure
WWII American USAAF RC Pilot Figure
$74.99
B & B Specialties Fuel Tank
B & B Specialties Fuel Tank
$21.95
B & B Specialties Mufflers
B & B Specialties Mufflers
$49.95
B & B Specialties Stainless Steel Flex Exhaust Tubing
B & B Specialties Stainless Steel Flex Exhaust Tubing
$8.95
B & B Specialties Zenoah G 62 Spring Starter
B & B Specialties Zenoah G 62 Spring Starter
$64.95
Dubro Fuel Tank
Dubro Fuel Tank
$11.30
Fuel Filter
Fuel Filter
$4.50
J Tech Pitts Wrap Around Muffler
J Tech Pitts Wrap Around Muffler
$131.99
Tygon Tubing 10x1/8
Tygon Tubing 10x1/8
$5.95
Viton® Flexible Tubing
Viton® Flexible Tubing
$9.00
#192 Large Air Tank
#192 Large Air Tank
$23.51
Robart 157VRX Air kit w/Tank and Quick Disconnects
Robart 157VRX Air kit w/Tank and Quick Disconnects
$126.44
Thunderbolt P-47D  70" Zirroli landing gear- Geartech replacement for ROBART
Thunderbolt P-47D 70" Zirroli landing gear- Geartech replacement for ROBART
$608.83
Dave Brown Fiberglass Push Rod System
Dave Brown Fiberglass Push Rod System
$13.95
Dave Brown Treaded Lite Flight Wheels
Dave Brown Treaded Lite Flight Wheels
$5.99
Dubro Foam Tire with Aluminum Hub
Dubro Foam Tire with Aluminum Hub
$40.00
Dubro Rubber Tire with Aluminum Hub
Dubro Rubber Tire with Aluminum Hub
$40.00
Robart Scale Wheel Inserts
Robart Scale Wheel Inserts
$4.95
Robart Scale Wheels
Robart Scale Wheels
$16.95
B & B Specialties Fuel Tank
B & B Specialties Fuel Tank
$21.95
B & B Specialties Mufflers
B & B Specialties Mufflers
$49.95
B & B Specialties Stainless Steel Flex Exhaust Tubing
B & B Specialties Stainless Steel Flex Exhaust Tubing
$8.95
B & B Specialties Zenoah G 62 Spring Starter
B & B Specialties Zenoah G 62 Spring Starter
$64.95
Desert Aircraft Engines DA 50R, DA 60, DA 70, DA 85  w/ Electronic Ignition
Desert Aircraft Engines DA 50R, DA 60, DA 70, DA 85 w/ Electronic Ignition
$645.00
Dubro Fuel Tank
Dubro Fuel Tank
$11.30
Fuel Filter
Fuel Filter
$4.50
J Tech Pitts Wrap Around Muffler
J Tech Pitts Wrap Around Muffler
$131.99
Tygon Tubing 10x1/8
Tygon Tubing 10x1/8
$5.95
Viton® Flexible Tubing
Viton® Flexible Tubing
$9.00
Canopy Rail Set for Warbirds
Canopy Rail Set for Warbirds
$32.00
Hamilton Standard Scale Static Propeller 4-Blade (Non-Painted)
Hamilton Standard Scale Static Propeller 4-Blade (Non-Painted)
$82.00
P-47 Thunderbolt "No Guts No Glory" Vinyl Graphics
P-47 Thunderbolt "No Guts No Glory" Vinyl Graphics
$69.95
P-47 Thunderbolt "SNEEZY" Vinyl Graphics
P-47 Thunderbolt "SNEEZY" Vinyl Graphics
$75.95
P-47 Thunderbolt 92" Cowl Scoop and Bomb Pylons
P-47 Thunderbolt 92" Cowl Scoop and Bomb Pylons
$20.00
P-47 Thunderbolt 92" Fiberglass Belly Pan
P-47 Thunderbolt 92" Fiberglass Belly Pan
$22.00
P-47 Thunderbolt 92" Fiberglass Cowl
P-47 Thunderbolt 92" Fiberglass Cowl
$90.00
P-47 Thunderbolt 92" Fiberglass Drop Tank
P-47 Thunderbolt 92" Fiberglass Drop Tank
$40.00
P-47 Thunderbolt 92" Fiberglass Razorback Conversion
P-47 Thunderbolt 92" Fiberglass Razorback Conversion
$34.00
P-47 Thunderbolt 92" Scale Canopy
P-47 Thunderbolt 92" Scale Canopy
$32.00
Vacuum Formed Dummy Engines
Vacuum Formed Dummy Engines
$8.00
WWII American USAAF RC Pilot Figure
WWII American USAAF RC Pilot Figure
$74.99
Ziroli P-47 Thunderbolt Instrument Panel
Ziroli P-47 Thunderbolt Instrument Panel
$39.00
Ziroli P-47 Thunderbolt Lower Instrument Panel
Ziroli P-47 Thunderbolt Lower Instrument Panel
$7.00
Ziroli SBD Dauntless Instrument Panel
Ziroli SBD Dauntless Instrument Panel
$26.00
 Sierra Giant Scale P-47, P-40, P-51 Tailwheel Retract #TW3
Sierra Giant Scale P-47, P-40, P-51 Tailwheel Retract #TW3
$185.00
P-47 Thunderbolt 92" Robart Retracts #ZP47
P-47 Thunderbolt 92" Robart Retracts #ZP47
$527.21
Robart 157VRX Air kit w/Tank and Quick Disconnects
Robart 157VRX Air kit w/Tank and Quick Disconnects
$126.44
Sierra Giant Scale P-47 Main Gear Plate mounted
Sierra Giant Scale P-47 Main Gear Plate mounted
$630.00
Sierra Giant Scale P-47 Thunderbolt  Retracts
Sierra Giant Scale P-47 Thunderbolt Retracts
$630.00
Thunderbolt P-47D Zirroli landing gear- Geartech replacement for ROBART
Thunderbolt P-47D Zirroli landing gear- Geartech replacement for ROBART
$608.83
Dave Brown Fiberglass Push Rod System
Dave Brown Fiberglass Push Rod System
$13.95
Dave Brown Treaded Lite Flight Wheels
Dave Brown Treaded Lite Flight Wheels
$5.99
DaVinci Machining 6-Spoke Early P-47 Thunderbolt 5 1/2" (pair)
DaVinci Machining 6-Spoke Early P-47 Thunderbolt 5 1/2" (pair)
$218.00
DaVinci Machining 8-Spoke Corsair, Hellcat, Late P-47 5 1/2" (pair)
DaVinci Machining 8-Spoke Corsair, Hellcat, Late P-47 5 1/2" (pair)
$230.00
Dubro Foam Tire with Aluminum Hub
Dubro Foam Tire with Aluminum Hub
$40.00
Dubro Rubber Tire with Aluminum Hub
Dubro Rubber Tire with Aluminum Hub
$40.00
Robart Scale Wheel Inserts
Robart Scale Wheel Inserts
$4.95
Robart Scale Wheels
Robart Scale Wheels
$16.95
Sierra Giant Scale 5 1/2" P-47 Wheel
Sierra Giant Scale 5 1/2" P-47 Wheel
$90.00

The giant scale P-47 Thunderbolt 70" plan shows both Bubble Canopy and Razorback Canopy versions. The plan set is 1/7 scale and consists of three large sheets that clearly illustrate all structure as well as showing installation of flaps and retracts. The P-47 Thunderbolt 70" plan shows the installation of Robart retracts, fixed wire gear, servos and Quadra 35 engine and features one piece wing.  The basic structures use conventional “modeling” tools and materials such as balsa and plywood, and the techniques are straightforward; easily accomplished by anyone with previous model building experience. There are many online building threads at www.rcuniverse.com forums and www.rcscalebuilder.com  forums for Nick’s plans. Tech support is also available via email at www.ziroliplans.com or by phone 9:00 to 5:00 Mon - Fri EST 631-467-4765. The plan includes full-size templates for all the required parts allowing you to cut a complete “kit” before you start construction. If you would like to purchase a wood kit see KIT CUTTER'S on selection bar at the top of each page.  The plans have a separate instruction guide and building notes on the plans.  If you choose gear or an engine not shown on the plans you should have them on hand when you start construction to make any changes needed for mounting. Nick Ziroli Plans recommends covering the airframe with 1 oz fiberglass cloth and ZAP Z-poxy finishing resin.  Nick Ziroli Plans has building and scale accessories available for the P-47 Thunderbolt 70". 

  • Specifications: P-47 Thunderbolt 70" Plan
  • Scale: 1/7
  • Inches to the foot: 1.75" - 1'
  • Length: 60"
  • Weight: 12-20lbs
  • Wing loading: 31-51oz/sqft
  • Wing area: 900 sq.in
  • Wing span: 70"
  • Wing incidence at root: +2.5 degrees
  • Stab incidence: +1 degree
  • Dihedral: 4.25" under W-14
  • Power:  26-38cc gas
  • Washout at wing tip: 2 to 3 degrees built in with jig
  • Aileron throws: .75" up and 5/8" down
  • Elevator throws: .75" up and .75" down
  • Rudder throws: 1.5" to right & 1.5" to left
  • Flap degrees down: 45-50
  • Cowl length: 8"
  • Cowl height front: 9"
  • Cowl height rear: 10"
  • Cowl width front:: 7"
  • Cowl width rear: 8"
  • Engine offset degrees: 2 right 2 down
  • CG Location: 4.5" back from leading edge of wing at the fuselage
  • Requires:
  • Ziroli cowl
  • Ziroli canopy
  • Ziroli plastic rear fuse exhaust outlets
  • Engine: 26-38cc gas
  • Spinner:  1" spinner
  • Fuel tank:: 24oz square
  • Control Horns: (2) 1/2", (2) 3/4"
  • Hinges: (21) DUBRO# 257 LG flat hinges
  • Covering: 1 oz fiberglass cloth & epoxy resin
  • Retracts Main
  • Tail gear strut
  • Retract Air Kit: yes
  • Wheels Main: 5"
  • Wheels tail: 2"
  • Radio channels: 6 or more
  • Servos: Flaps (1) 120+oz BB, Ailerons (2)60+oz BB, Elevators (1)90+oz BB, Rudder (1)90+oz BB, Gear (1)50oz, Throttles (1)50oz BB
             MG-metal gear BB-ball bearing
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