{"product_id":"toprc-model-p-47-thunderbolt-bonnie-96-inch-giant-scale-full-composite-arf","title":"TopRC Model P-47 Thunderbolt, Bonnie - 96\" Giant Scale Full Composite ARF","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"color: #1e293b;\"\u003eTopRC Model P-47 Thunderbolt, Bonnie - 96\" Giant Scale Full Composite ARF\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBring the rugged character of the legendary P-47 Thunderbolt to the flight line with the \u003cstrong\u003eTopRC Model P-47 Thunderbolt, Bonnie\u003c\/strong\u003e. This 96-inch giant-scale warbird combines a true scale outline with full composite \"Sandwich Technology\" construction, a factory-finished Bonnie scheme, and the presence expected from a serious gas-powered RC warbird.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f0f7ff; border-left: 4px solid #007ace; padding: 16px 20px; margin: 20px 0; border-radius: 4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✈️ \u003cstrong\u003eThe Republic P-47 Thunderbolt\u003c\/strong\u003e was one of the heaviest and most rugged single-seat fighters of World War II. Its powerful radial engine, exceptional durability, heavy armament, and strong ground-attack capability made it a favorite with Allied pilots. The Bonnie scheme gives this TopRC Model reproduction a distinctive personality while preserving the unmistakable look of the wartime Thunderbolt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #1e293b;\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFull Composite Construction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lightweight, rigid composite airframe using TopRC Model \"Sandwich Technology\" with no iron-on covering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e95% Pre-Assembled:\u003c\/strong\u003e The major factory assembly is complete, reducing final build time while leaving room for a proper scale installation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGas Power Ready:\u003c\/strong\u003e Designed around a 100cc or larger gas engine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFactory Finished:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pre-painted surfaces, clear coat, and applied Bonnie scheme decals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrue Scale Outline:\u003c\/strong\u003e Accurate P-47 proportions with a full-depth painted cockpit, scale exhaust, sliding canopy, and working landing gear doors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFunctional Flaps:\u003c\/strong\u003e Scale flaps help provide smoother, more controlled landings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eField Friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Detachable main wing and tail make this large warbird easier to transport.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy Access:\u003c\/strong\u003e A removable fuselage hatch simplifies access to the radio and fuel installation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComplete Hardware Package:\u003c\/strong\u003e Includes the high-quality hardware package and aluminum pushrods.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRetract Controller Reference:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=l08DT5hq2NY\u0026amp;t=8s\"\u003eWatch the retract controller video\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border: 1px solid #d1d5db; border-radius: 5px; padding: 10px; margin: 16px 0;\" open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-weight: bold; cursor: pointer; color: #1e293b;\"\u003eView Technical Specifications\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-top: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; background-color: white;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; width: 45%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWingspan:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e96 in (2,438 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e79 in (2,069 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlying Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003eApproximately 37 lbs (17 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWing Area:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e1,687 sq in (108.9 dm²)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCowling Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003eApproximately 12.5 in (318 mm) left to right × 14 5\/8 in (372 mm) top to bottom\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGas Engine:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e100cc or larger\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRadio System:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e10 channels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAssembly:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e95% pre-assembled ARF\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border: 1px solid #007ace; border-radius: 5px; padding: 10px; margin: 16px 0; background-color: #f0f7ff;\" open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color: #007ace; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.1em; cursor: pointer;\"\u003e📦 What's In The Box\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-top: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTopRC Model P-47 Thunderbolt, Bonnie full composite ARF airframe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-painted surfaces with clear coat and applied decals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull-depth painted scale cockpit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale exhaust details and sliding canopy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetachable main wing and tail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemovable fuselage hatch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFunctional scale flaps and working landing gear doors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAluminum pushrods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompleted high-quality hardware package\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.9em; margin-top: 10px; color: #dc2626;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSold separately:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gas engine, ignition, exhaust, fuel system, radio equipment, servos, retracts, wheels, propeller, prop hub, and pilot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border: 1px solid #d97706; padding: 10px; border-radius: 5px; margin: 16px 0; background-color: #fffaf0;\" open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color: #d97706; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.1em; cursor: pointer;\"\u003e⛽ Gas Setup (Recommended)\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-top: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #fde68a;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; width: 42%; vertical-align: top;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEngine:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; vertical-align: top;\"\u003e100cc or larger gas engine. Recommended options: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.gator-rc.com\/products\/stinger-pro-125cc-twin-with-starter-including-esc-electronic-speed-controller\" style=\"color: #007ace;\"\u003eStinger Pro 125cc Twin\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eUMS 150cc Gas 5 Cylinder Engine\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #fde68a;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; vertical-align: top;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFull-Size Servos (x7):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.85em; color: #555;\"\u003eAilerons (2), flaps (2), elevators (2), rudder (1)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eRecommended: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.gator-rc.com\/products\/kingmax-bls4309-brushless-hv-waterproof-servo?variant=48296474378462\" style=\"color: #007ace;\"\u003eKingMax BLS4309 Brushless HV Waterproof Servo\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #fde68a;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; vertical-align: top;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMini Servos (x4):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.85em; color: #555;\"\u003eGear doors (2), throttle (1), choke (1)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eRecommended: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.gator-rc.com\/products\/kingmax-cls4411hhv-coreless-hv-mini-servo-13kg?variant=46988588646622\" style=\"color: #007ace;\"\u003eKingMax CLS4411HHV Coreless HV Mini Servo\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #fde68a;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; vertical-align: top;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRetracts:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; vertical-align: top;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.gator-rc.com\/products\/toprc-model-electric-retract-set-p-47\" style=\"color: #007ace;\"\u003eTopRC Model Electric Retract Set, P-47\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; vertical-align: top;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePilot:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; vertical-align: top;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.gator-rc.com\/products\/warbirdpilots-wwii-usaaf-pilot-1-5-1-6-scale-12-tall\" style=\"color: #007ace;\"\u003eWarbirdPilots WWII USAAF Pilot\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #1e293b;\"\u003eHistorical Context\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Republic P-47 Thunderbolt entered service with the United States Army Air Forces in 1941 and became one of the most important American fighters of World War II. Built around the massive Pratt \u0026amp; Whitney R-2800 radial engine, the Thunderbolt was fast, heavily armed, and tough enough to absorb damage that would bring down a lighter fighter. It served as both a high-altitude escort fighter and a formidable ground-attack aircraft, flying with the USAAF and Allied air forces across Europe and beyond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f0f7ff; border-left: 4px solid #007ace; padding: 16px 20px; margin: 20px 0; border-radius: 4px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #007ace; margin-top: 0;\"\u003eThe Gator-RC Advantage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003eGator-RC\u003c\/strong\u003e, we specialize in high-performance giant-scale warbirds and RC aircraft. As the \u003cstrong\u003eexclusive North American distributor\u003c\/strong\u003e for \u003cstrong\u003eTopRC Model\u003c\/strong\u003e, we provide the technical expertise and hardware support needed to get your P-47 Thunderbolt in the air. Enjoy US-based support and fast shipping on giant-scale airframes, plus the parts and setup guidance to finish your build properly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"TopRcModel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46988780306654,"sku":"BonnieTRCM","price":2100.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/1436\/6686\/files\/315156373_10160481196149873_4870876702183820938_n.jpg?v=1749063766","url":"https:\/\/www.gator-rc.com\/products\/toprc-model-p-47-thunderbolt-bonnie-96-inch-giant-scale-full-composite-arf","provider":"Gator RC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}