Top Flite Giant P-47 Build
05-09-2013, 06:20 AM
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RE: Top Flite Giant P-47 Build
Not trying to jump on Gary's input but i think it was
http://rcscaleproducts.info/products...g-accessories/
at least that is where i got my chart pak and rivet set's
2 of each is what i used
yates
http://rcscaleproducts.info/products...g-accessories/
at least that is where i got my chart pak and rivet set's
2 of each is what i used
yates
ORIGINAL: Mustangman40
Well the slug has decided to order his glass lol[img][/img]
I was planning on putting in an order to where Tony buys all his CF from, prices seem pretty good..
Was going to just get a 5yd roll, but for 7 bucks more I can get a 10yd roll.. http://www.acpsales.com/.73-oz.-Fabric-38-Wide.html
Gary,
I also need to order my chart tape, do you have a link to what you used so I can get it ordered up.. Any chance you remember how many rolls you used?
Jimbo
Well the slug has decided to order his glass lol[img][/img]
I was planning on putting in an order to where Tony buys all his CF from, prices seem pretty good..
Was going to just get a 5yd roll, but for 7 bucks more I can get a 10yd roll.. http://www.acpsales.com/.73-oz.-Fabric-38-Wide.html
Gary,
I also need to order my chart tape, do you have a link to what you used so I can get it ordered up.. Any chance you remember how many rolls you used?
Jimbo
05-09-2013, 06:45 AM
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Just to let everyone know, nobody has to worry about stepping on my toes, posting suggestions, or who this thread belongs to. This thread is here for anyone that wants to give advise or take advise, past, present and future builders alike. My main goal is for everyone to have input and ideas and take from everyone's knowledge and use it to their advantage. There are already too many threads here on RCU where the OP thinks that they are gods gift to building or assembling an ARF, I don't want this to be like that, and the only thing that will get me bent is for someone that acts like that here in OUR thread.
[8D]
Jimbo, I bought my Chartpak Tape off of Amazon. I got 3 rolls and still have a little left over.
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Jimbo, I bought my Chartpak Tape off of Amazon. I got 3 rolls and still have a little left over.
05-09-2013, 06:47 AM
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RE: Top Flite Giant P-47 Build
ORIGINAL: yates55
Not trying to jump on Gary's input but i think it was
http://rcscaleproducts.info/products...g-accessories/
at least that is where i got my chart pak and rivet set's
2 of each is what i used
yates
Not trying to jump on Gary's input but i think it was
http://rcscaleproducts.info/products...g-accessories/
at least that is where i got my chart pak and rivet set's
2 of each is what i used
yates
ORIGINAL: Mustangman40
Well the slug has decided to order his glass lol[img][/img]
I was planning on putting in an order to where Tony buys all his CF from, prices seem pretty good..
Was going to just get a 5yd roll, but for 7 bucks more I can get a 10yd roll.. http://www.acpsales.com/.73-oz.-Fabric-38-Wide.html
Gary,
I also need to order my chart tape, do you have a link to what you used so I can get it ordered up.. Any chance you remember how many rolls you used?
Jimbo
Well the slug has decided to order his glass lol[img][/img]
I was planning on putting in an order to where Tony buys all his CF from, prices seem pretty good..
Was going to just get a 5yd roll, but for 7 bucks more I can get a 10yd roll.. http://www.acpsales.com/.73-oz.-Fabric-38-Wide.html
Gary,
I also need to order my chart tape, do you have a link to what you used so I can get it ordered up.. Any chance you remember how many rolls you used?
Jimbo
05-09-2013, 06:50 AM
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RE: Top Flite Giant P-47 Build
ORIGINAL: redbiscuits
Just to let everyone know, nobody has to worry about stepping on my toes, posting suggestions, or who this thread belongs to. This thread is here for anyone that wants to give advise or take advise, past, present and future builders alike. My main goal is for everyone to have input and ideas and take from everyone's knowledge and use it to their advantage. There are already too many threads here on RCU where the OP thinks that they are gods gift to building or assembling an ARF, I don't want this to be like that, and the only thing that will get me bent is for someone that acts like that here in OUR thread.
[8D]
Jimbo, I bought my Chartpak Tape off of Amazon. I got 3 rolls and still have a little left over.
Just to let everyone know, nobody has to worry about stepping on my toes, posting suggestions, or who this thread belongs to. This thread is here for anyone that wants to give advise or take advise, past, present and future builders alike. My main goal is for everyone to have input and ideas and take from everyone's knowledge and use it to their advantage. There are already too many threads here on RCU where the OP thinks that they are gods gift to building or assembling an ARF, I don't want this to be like that, and the only thing that will get me bent is for someone that acts like that here in OUR thread.
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Jimbo, I bought my Chartpak Tape off of Amazon. I got 3 rolls and still have a little left over.
Thanks for the info on the chart tape, gonna get that ordered as well............
05-24-2013, 03:12 AM
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RE: Top Flite Giant P-47 Build
With a little luck I hope to get some painting done this weekend, been working on door covers all week but flying off grass field not sure if i will use them after i paint them i may just take em off, wish me luck 
05-27-2013, 10:53 AM
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Yep, Good luck with painting Yates, look forward to seeing it.
I had a conversation with Jimbo yesterday, and we were talking about how a few guys have added wheels to the fuse for transport. I had been thinking of doing something like that, and Jimbo motivated me to put something together today.
This is what I came up with, and I didn't even have to drive to Home Depot, BIG PLUS!
I had a conversation with Jimbo yesterday, and we were talking about how a few guys have added wheels to the fuse for transport. I had been thinking of doing something like that, and Jimbo motivated me to put something together today.
This is what I came up with, and I didn't even have to drive to Home Depot, BIG PLUS!
05-27-2013, 12:37 PM
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RE: Top Flite Giant P-47 Build
Man I thought for sure you where gonna take that other 47 wing to the bandsaw...lol Good Job Gary, should make it easier to get to the field...Jimbo
05-28-2013, 03:43 AM
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should make it easier to get to the field...
Jimbo
should make it easier to get to the field...
Jimbo
No big deal Tony, These wheels should be fine for what it's intended use is. Not like I'm going to taxi around on them.
05-29-2013, 02:16 PM
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RE: Top Flite Giant P-47 Build
Gary,
A belated congratulations on your maiden! Sorry I'm late, I just finished catching-up on the last month and a half of postings.
Looks like it flies very stable. All worth the effort.
Cheers!
05-29-2013, 04:47 PM
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Got the bottom of wing and Fuse done tonite, First time ever spraying anything, got some orange peel, But I'm really happy with it
I do have a friend coming over this weekend when I do the top of wing that has more time with a gun then me
I do have a friend coming over this weekend when I do the top of wing that has more time with a gun then me
05-29-2013, 05:30 PM
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Thanks Gary, this is my first kit and first everything so to speak, without all your input and everyone else's I would still be laying out the plans lol
This build log has been a blessing for me, Thanks
This build log has been a blessing for me, Thanks
05-30-2013, 05:22 AM
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Doing rivets with canopy glue and bottle with syringe, got the rivet tape and chart pak and glue from http://rcscaleproducts.com
ended up drawing alot of lines and freehanding a bunch on top of wing, Thanks
ended up drawing alot of lines and freehanding a bunch on top of wing, Thanks
05-31-2013, 04:45 PM
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RE: Top Flite Giant P-47 Build
Yates,
looking real good, glad to see someone is getting some work done... Love to here more about how your going about the rivets and detail, even if this is your first time doing it, your results look great and you could pass on some tips to us.. I never done them with the glue and like the look.......
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looking real good, glad to see someone is getting some work done... Love to here more about how your going about the rivets and detail, even if this is your first time doing it, your results look great and you could pass on some tips to us.. I never done them with the glue and like the look.......
Jimbo
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Thanks Jimbo, got some painting done this morning, I'm using canopy glue and started with the rivet stencil but went to freehand as it was quicker and didn't
seep under the tape after several applications, eye's got crossed after a few short lines so I had to chill every few minutes
seep under the tape after several applications, eye's got crossed after a few short lines so I had to chill every few minutes