Newbies to this hobby are unfamiliar with things that affect the plane's behaviour and flight characterisitics.

This is why the more experienced set at RCU, especially those who teach others to fly, recommend so STRONGLY that you seek help from preferably a qualified instructor, or at worst from a very experienced flyer.

The P-47 will RISE OFF GROUND ( aka "Take off" ), but because of the small wheels it needs a relatively smooth asphalt or concrete surface.
It also needs over 200-300 feet of working runway space.

The wheels must spin freely on the axles and the wheels must NEVER rub up against the struts when the plane is properly set up.

With all of this, the plane ( like most tail draggers ) has a tendancy to yaw during takeoff, something newbies cannot handle.

I would recommend that you purchase a plane better suited to a first time pilot, and save the P-47 until you have some flight experience under your belt.