Top Flite Giant P-47 Build
03-29-2013, 04:23 AM
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RE: Top Flite Giant P-47 Build
ORIGINAL: Chad Veich
I was just hasslin' you Jimbo. Chances are more guys would think they are wrong if you do make them staggered! Just make 'em neat and tidy and most guys won't know they difference. The Jug is looking great by the way, nice work.
ORIGINAL: Mustangman40
Thanks for that......[img][/img] Stupid TF Manual..........[img][/img] I don't think you can doit right on the TF, just isn't a lot of room to stagger them like the real one, but I will check to see if I can...........
Thanks for that......[img][/img] Stupid TF Manual..........[img][/img] I don't think you can doit right on the TF, just isn't a lot of room to stagger them like the real one, but I will check to see if I can...........
I was just hasslin' you Jimbo. Chances are more guys would think they are wrong if you do make them staggered! Just make 'em neat and tidy and most guys won't know they difference. The Jug is looking great by the way, nice work.
Your right Chad, I'm better off leaving them alone... Very nice instrument panel, i have mine made but you have me thinking for sure........
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03-29-2013, 04:28 AM
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RE: Top Flite Giant P-47 Build
ORIGINAL: Doomking
Let's try again....
Here some progress pictures..
Fabio
Let's try again....
Here some progress pictures..
Fabio
man she is looking great, very nice detail... Any chance you can post a pic of the tools you are using??
Jimbo
03-29-2013, 04:32 AM
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RE: Top Flite Giant P-47 Build
ORIGINAL: redbiscuits
And by the way, why don't you build one like we are doing, then I wouldn't mind you coming in here stepping on my nuts. Until then HoundDog, step off.
And by the way, why don't you build one like we are doing, then I wouldn't mind you coming in here stepping on my nuts. Until then HoundDog, step off.
I was wondering when this was coming...I got the day off today and paid to boot! Have some running to do this morning, then it's out to the field to meet a few guys for some much neededOUTDOOR FLYING, finally! My Motor is in at my LHS as well as my servos..........
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03-29-2013, 05:06 AM
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ORIGINAL: TonyBuilder
Wow, that is one amazing static model. Would love to see him do a flying model!
Wow, that is one amazing static model. Would love to see him do a flying model!
I think museums commission him to build models for their displays.
Hey Jimbo, Enjoy your weekend! [8D]
03-30-2013, 04:50 AM
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RE: Top Flite Giant P-47 Build
ORIGINAL: shrek514
I have question for mustangman 40. U said u are using eze-kote. Who many coats did you have to put down before you could prime her.
I have question for mustangman 40. U said u are using eze-kote. Who many coats did you have to put down before you could prime her.
Hi Shrek,
I haven't glassed my 47 yet, but will do a step by step with pics in this thread when i do. I have used it on other projects and it has worked awesome.. If you use the recommended 1/2oz cloth it's 3 coats total, thicker glass will need more coats.. I have used it on glass up to 2oz and it took one extra coat before primer..
One coat before glass, one coat to apply the glass and one coat to finish, sanding each coat.. I love how sandable it is, it's very easy to use.. I should be glassing this coming week sometime........
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03-30-2013, 04:55 AM
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What a day of flying we had yesterday, just awesome........ Had 3 planes with me and got in 8 flights with zero problems........ My buddy also got to maiden two planes, a Me263 and a 60 size midget mustang with a OS 120 in it..
, good lord that plane was fast.....
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Had 3 planes with me and got in 8 flights with zero problems........ My buddy also got to maiden two planes, a Me263 and a 60 size midget mustang with a OS 120 in it.., good lord that plane was fast.....Jimbo
04-01-2013, 02:50 PM
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RE: Top Flite Giant P-47 Build
ORIGINAL: shrek514
thanks mustangman . ALso was grade sandpaper are you using.cant wait to see yours
thanks mustangman . ALso was grade sandpaper are you using.cant wait to see yours
I thinkI went with 220 on the first coat, then to 400 after the glass is down.. I will let you know for sure very soon, i'm getting close on mine..
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04-01-2013, 02:56 PM
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RE: Top Flite Giant P-47 Build
Good productive weekend on the planes, got lots done on both...
The gear is all in and I finished sheeting the bottom of the wing, got the tips done and mountedthe wingto the fuse.. She is officially on her own legs and I couldn't be happier,
tonight I close up the bottom of the fuse and start on the belly pan...
The gear is all in and I finished sheeting the bottom of the wing, got the tips done and mountedthe wingto the fuse.. She is officially on her own legs and I couldn't be happier,
tonight I close up the bottom of the fuse and start on the belly pan...
04-01-2013, 03:53 PM
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WOW, That's a funny looking Nemesis........................................ROF LMAO !!! Sorry for the off topic wise crack Jimbo, I couldn't stop myself.......
Besides, warbirds are my first love. Have you picked a color scheme yet? I think I'll follow along and see what you come up with and I promise, I'll keep my wise cracks to myself....
Take care,
David
Besides, warbirds are my first love. Have you picked a color scheme yet? I think I'll follow along and see what you come up with and I promise, I'll keep my wise cracks to myself....Take care,
David
04-01-2013, 04:28 PM
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Jimbo...
Great Job...keep plugging away....it is looking like a plane more and more every day.
For the rivet irons that I am using I posted some pics on page 58 post 1442.
Let me know if they are satisfactory otherwise I will post some other ones.
Biggest challenge for me burning rivets is to keep the primer layer next to the chart line as even as possible.
As you burn away some take a split second and some take a few seconds depending how thick the layer is.
Fabio
Great Job...keep plugging away....it is looking like a plane more and more every day.
For the rivet irons that I am using I posted some pics on page 58 post 1442.
Let me know if they are satisfactory otherwise I will post some other ones.
Biggest challenge for me burning rivets is to keep the primer layer next to the chart line as even as possible.
As you burn away some take a split second and some take a few seconds depending how thick the layer is.
Fabio
04-01-2013, 05:01 PM
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RE: Top Flite Giant P-47 Build
ORIGINAL: Doomking
Jimbo...
Great Job...keep plugging away....it is looking like a plane more and more every day.
For the rivet irons that I am using I posted some pics on page 58 post 1442.
Let me know if they are satisfactory otherwise I will post some other ones.
Biggest challenge for me burning rivets is to keep the primer layer next to the chart line as even as possible.
As you burn away some take a split second and some take a few seconds depending how thick the layer is.
Fabio
Jimbo...
Great Job...keep plugging away....it is looking like a plane more and more every day.
For the rivet irons that I am using I posted some pics on page 58 post 1442.
Let me know if they are satisfactory otherwise I will post some other ones.
Biggest challenge for me burning rivets is to keep the primer layer next to the chart line as even as possible.
As you burn away some take a split second and some take a few seconds depending how thick the layer is.
Fabio
Working out of town all winter really put me behind on where I wanted to be, but we will get there......
I got the pics and they are just what I was looking for, thanks...
04-02-2013, 04:29 AM
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RE: Top Flite Giant P-47 Build
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WOW, That's a funny looking Nemesis........................................ROF LMAO !!! Sorry for the off topic wise crack Jimbo, I couldn't stop myself....... Besides, warbirds are my first love. Have you picked a color scheme yet? I think I'll follow along and see what you come up with and I promise, I'll keep my wise cracks to myself....
Take care,
David
WOW, That's a funny looking Nemesis........................................ROF LMAO !!! Sorry for the off topic wise crack Jimbo, I couldn't stop myself.......
Besides, warbirds are my first love. Have you picked a color scheme yet? I think I'll follow along and see what you come up with and I promise, I'll keep my wise cracks to myself....Take care,
David
I still do not have my color scheme yet, I have looked at so many trying to find one and just can't make up my mind.... I think I am worse then my my wife picking out shoes!!!!!
I was telling Gary on the phone the other day, I might do a combo of different parts from several planes and come up with my own scheme...
Welcome to the thread by the way, lots of great people in here..........
04-02-2013, 04:59 AM
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RE: Top Flite Giant P-47 Build
ORIGINAL: redbiscuits
She looks good standing on her feet Jimbo, good job. That's always a proud moment.
She looks good standing on her feet Jimbo, good job. That's always a proud moment.
Question on the tailwheel air lines? Did you guys just drill into each former to hold them in place as they go to the tail? I am thinking of adding a tube, just in case i ever need to replace them and still keep them from bouncing around.. How did you guys do yours?
Jimbo
04-02-2013, 07:34 AM
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RE: Top Flite Giant P-47 Build
Finishing the bottom of the fuse...
What do you guys think about putting the air tank down lower in the fuse, so that if you need to, you can remove it pretty easy.. If you put it in the stock location, the cockpit would be in the way of removing it...
Jimbo
What do you guys think about putting the air tank down lower in the fuse, so that if you need to, you can remove it pretty easy.. If you put it in the stock location, the cockpit would be in the way of removing it...
Jimbo
04-02-2013, 07:48 AM
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I mounted mine in the stock location so I could have room to work on the hidden switches and air fill valve if necessary. Plus, it's easier to reach my hand through the bottom than it was through the top so I could mount my remote receivers.
04-02-2013, 08:38 AM
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ahhhhhhhhh the hatches, forgot about those little gems.. I wasn't going to have to put one in for air when i was going with electrics and a pin switch, that's changed.. Looks like I better lay out the hatches and install that before I close things up.. Time to go digging and see how y'all did yours.......
04-02-2013, 08:54 AM
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Thanks Gary, was just reading up on it.. Time to head to the shop and see what I come up with.I need to get my switch and fuel dot ordered as well as some of those hinges, time to do some finger shopping.. Any links to help a brother out would be great....
04-02-2013, 09:05 AM
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I ended up not using the hinges, I thought they would snap off at some point, so I went with a tab to hold the bottom of the hatch and RE magnets to hold the top.
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11273576
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11273576