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New Robart P-47 Arf - 8/1/2007 3:53:31 PM   
AirplaneMan04


 

Posts: 194
Joined: 8/2/2004
From: Grain Valley, MO, USA
Status: offline 		Does anyone have any updated information on this new model?
Claims have been made that info is on Robart's website but there
is nothing which leads me to believe the expected "september"
debut will not happen. I would like to know if it will be available in
a razorback version.
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RE: New Robart P-47 Arf - 8/1/2007 5:50:47 PM   
smaze17


 

Posts: 420
Joined: 12/14/2001
From: Calabasas, CA, USA
Status: offline 		I just went to the Robart website I saw nothing about the P-47....

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RE: New Robart P-47 Arf - 8/1/2007 8:52:00 PM   
Richard L.



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RE: New Robart P-47 Arf - 8/1/2007 9:13:26 PM   
AirplaneMan04


 

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From: Grain Valley, MO, USA
Status: offline 		Yes Richard, i agree, hence me posting this.
I am so interested in this airplane, as well as the offering from
Century Jet. At least century jet lists the plane on their site along
with pricing and options. It is the larger Meister based 102" design
i believe. I would rather stick with the 1/5 scale from robart based on
the ziroli design and im wondering if its in Razorback version.

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RE: New Robart P-47 Arf - 8/13/2007 7:53:12 PM   
AirplaneMan04


 

Posts: 194
Joined: 8/2/2004
From: Grain Valley, MO, USA
Status: offline 		Still no news from anyone? This is much like Hangar 9 debuting an aircraft
only to be led on saying it is backordered month after month after month
until finally a year later the kits arrive! LOL Very frustrating!
Still nothing posted on Robarts website.

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RE: New Robart P-47 Arf - 8/14/2007 12:15:04 AM   
warks62



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From: Fresno, CA, USA
Status: offline 		Last thing I heard was that they were trying to get some weight out of the tail due to it having to add to much nose weight to balance. The last date I had heard was end of
Sept. for $1700.

Randy

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RE: New Robart P-47 Arf - 8/15/2007 1:28:21 PM   
AirplaneMan04


 

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From: Grain Valley, MO, USA
Status: offline 		Thanks Randy. Any idea if this airplane is available in a razorback version?

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RE: New Robart P-47 Arf - 8/15/2007 3:13:26 PM   
F4u5



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From: Apple Valley, MN, USA
Status: offline 		We have a Century Jet here in town....I would avoid, myself (I advised this individual the same). The CJM P-47 has the same flaws found in the corsair. Poorly constructed and HEAVY. Every bit as bad as their Corsair that I had. For example, when we put the wing halves togehter, there was a 3/16 step between the 2 panels where they did not line up. CJM's response was that it couldn;t be so as they test fit everything. Guess what....it IS so. They do not line up at all. The spar joiner brace will need to be ripped and shimmed to get the panels lined up. Also, the aileron pockets were off. At the tip of the wing skin (outside tip of aileron) on one wing, there was a nice 3/16 to 1/4 inch pocket for the aileron where the balsa was glued in to the wing in for the hinges. On the other wing panel, the balsa is almost flush with the wing skin at the aileron tip. That means that the enitre balsa strip is off and the ailerons will not line up the same. The plywood pieces appear to just be thrown in there with a bunch of poorly laid glue beads. It looks like a 3 year old did the glue. Like the Corsair, there was a ton of flashing to be filed off, but at least CJM did that (on this one). And man will it be heavy. The cowl did not firt the fuse. IT will have to be cut and spread to mate. Cowl is too small at the back side. Look for it to be around 60+ pounds, maybe close to 70 pounds with Sierra gear (preferred), Glennis Wheels (preferred) and ballast. My Corsair still lays unfinished, as I assume this P-47 will end up.....unfinished. I am not bashing CJM, just advising of what was received for the money. I'd hold out for the Ziroli, albeit a bit smaller.

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RE: New Robart P-47 Arf - 8/15/2007 4:46:41 PM   
Chock!


 

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From: Orlando, FL, USA
Status: offline 		I called Robart 2 weeks ago, and they said October.

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RE: New Robart P-47 Arf - 8/23/2007 11:21:31 AM   
samparfitt


 

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Joined: 9/1/2002
From: West Chester, OH, USA
Status: offline 		Talked to another pilot and he said next summer.
From what I understand, the all composite creates flexing when the plane is flying and it has to be reinforced.
At least they are making sure it is correct before releasing it.
This is all 'hearsay' so take it 'as is'.

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RE: New Robart P-47 Arf - 9/13/2007 9:50:29 PM   
Icemanjr92


 

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From: Port St Lucie, FL, USA
Status: offline 		Jeff,
Often imitated but never duplicated......
This is why you should stick with the original company and original design....
Nothing builds or flies like an "original" Meister!

See you guys in Denver!

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RE: New Robart P-47 Arf - 9/23/2007 5:48:21 PM   
easton24


 

Posts: 348
Joined: 11/25/2004
From: STEDMAN, NC, USA
Status: offline 		Yeah I been looking at maybe getting the Ziroli kit. Still a ways out though so maybe when Im ready the arf will be out.

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RE: New Robart P-47 Arf - 9/23/2007 7:55:18 PM   
daleflysrc


 

Posts: 28
Joined: 6/4/2002
From: Alexander, AR, USA
Status: offline 		When it comes to WARBIRDS you just have to bite the bullet and get down to building !!!
Haven't seen any Giant arf yet that looks even close to a scale one . Well maybe with the exception being some of the new electrics that are out now!! and the Comp arf, Yellow A/C, Air world & PCM. But in my opinion Thay are way out of a working man with a family's price range. With a built up all wood A/C ,you can at least buget as you build !! My next one is a Meister corsair !! She will be 102" when I get through and I allready have the short kit and Retracts,wheels and tailwheel included. Cowl& canapy and I have a grand total of $650.00 A little labor save's you a lotta money in the long run !! And you have a well built airplane with a lot of pride in it !! when you get through !!!

Dale Womack C.O. 7th A.F. G.S.W.A. Meister P-47 "Bonnie"

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RE: New Robart P-47 Arf - 9/24/2007 4:38:39 AM   
rrudytoo



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From: Simpsonville, SC, USA
Status: offline 		I would like to thank Dale for re-defining what was once the norm..............building your own planes. With the abundance of ARF's everywhere you turn these days it's getting harder and harder to find folks who still build their own stuff.

I confess, I bought a Hangar 9 Mustang a few years back...........my first and only ARF. There was zero pride of ownership in this plane especially when I saw three or four others on the flightline all looking exactly the same. If I was hard pressed for free time or would rather fly than build, I might be among those who buy ARF's but fortunately I have free time and I love to build and challenge my abilities with each and every new project.

As I usually hit the Warbird Forums at least once a day, I can't help but notice the near-complete domination of ARF's within those posts. There are times when I think we should have separate forums for ARF and built-up aircraft. I'm not trying to start anything here but I just can't look at a plane with heat shrink plastic covering and see a warbird. But, hey. That's just me.

Al

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RE: New Robart P-47 Arf - 9/24/2007 10:37:13 AM   
onewing



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From: Sugar Land, TX, USA
Status: offline 		Dave and Al,

I agree with you. You see less and less "real build threads" here. Scale building is not for everyone.


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