Need suggestions for alternatives to a P-47
11-20-2011, 02:04 PM
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Need suggestions for alternatives to a P-47
I’m finalizing a list of possibilities for my next build, and have decided to go with a WWII or later era giant scale 85+ wingspan.Although I’d love to build a P-38, I have no twin experience and my flying skills are only “intermediate”.I’m a way better builder than flyer, and really just fly the plane around without much aerobatics.I do not do ARFs.
I’ve fully researched the P-47 and do to its ground and flying characteristics, it’s near the top of the list.However, I’d like to put out a call for other suggestions.I have only one restriction, no axis aircraft.Thanks.
11-20-2011, 03:11 PM
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RE: Need suggestions for alternatives to a P-47
Since you don't want an axis bird, that narrows things down a bit. The Skyraider has the right proportions to make an awesome flying model, and those who have built the Ziroli bird seem to love it.
11-20-2011, 04:17 PM
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RE: Need suggestions for alternatives to a P-47
AT6, great ground and flying characteristics, they look great flying by with a smoke system going too.
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11-20-2011, 04:49 PM
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ORIGINAL: Scratchie
I'm just finishing a TF At-6 now, it's about 95% finished. Know anything about a Mick Reeves Hurricane?
I'm just finishing a TF At-6 now, it's about 95% finished. Know anything about a Mick Reeves Hurricane?
I like the Spitfire as well, but again, narrow gear.
11-20-2011, 05:42 PM
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RE: Need suggestions for alternatives to a P-47
I'm not sure of your situation with Axis aircraft, but just by describing yourself, your a prime candidate for the Ziroli Stuka. Its a no nonsense straight forward warbird with absolutely no bad habits. With its long tail moment, wide stance, and no retracts to mess with, it ground handling is second to none. At 101 inch w/s its a great size in the air. With a G-62, the most reliable, bullet proof engine on the market, it hauls the 28-32 pound bird with authority. Stukas were not fast aircraft, and it aileron rolls with the grace of an elephant. It lands with minimal inputs, but it does not like strong crosswinds. I would concider it a trainer with a heavy metal appearance and respect. There are lots of paint schemes to choose from and you can detail it from a weekend flyer to Flopgun quality. Just my 2 pennies.
11-20-2011, 05:47 PM
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How about a Tempest or a Typhoon??? Or a Bearcat even... What about an easy flying Spitfire? Any interest in Russian birds?
11-20-2011, 06:19 PM
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If not for the no Axis aircraft I would say the ziroli Stuka as well, main reasons I built one was the no retracts part and the gentle flying characteristics. Plus I like it on the dark side. But if you don't mind a narrow track gear setup I would check out either fliteskins mark 9 spitfire or vicrc's mark 1-5 spitfire that would be my choice for allied.
11-21-2011, 12:05 AM
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How about something really unusual, no one will have one of these at a warbird rally.
WW2 warbird - check.
Not an axis fighter - check.
Wide track gear for easy take off & landing - check.
Simple retracts with no inner doors or tailwheel - check.
Don't do retracts? Earlier fixed gear version - check.
Long nose for easy balance - check.
Deep cowl to hide the engine - check.
Big air inlet & outlets (original had an air cooled engine) - check.
Good areas & moments (it really just looks like a pattern plane in top view) - check.
Sleek looks (derived from the manufacturer's racers) - check.
The Caudron CR714. - John.
WW2 warbird - check.
Not an axis fighter - check.
Wide track gear for easy take off & landing - check.
Simple retracts with no inner doors or tailwheel - check.
Don't do retracts? Earlier fixed gear version - check.
Long nose for easy balance - check.
Deep cowl to hide the engine - check.
Big air inlet & outlets (original had an air cooled engine) - check.
Good areas & moments (it really just looks like a pattern plane in top view) - check.
Sleek looks (derived from the manufacturer's racers) - check.
The Caudron CR714. - John.
11-21-2011, 04:24 AM
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How about a P-39? Don't see them show up much at events, best ground handling you can get, and AE makes a big fiberglass fuse/foam wing kit. Couple of choices for schemes there too, and IMHO one of the more unique birds out there.
11-21-2011, 07:35 AM
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RE: Need suggestions for alternatives to a P-47
Maybe Russian is something to look at.How easy is the P-39 to fly – stall speeds?Lots of the axis planes are really nice looking, HE-111, ME-109/262, just don’t want them in my house.
11-22-2011, 04:14 AM
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RE: Need suggestions for alternatives to a P-47
Pick the plane you want then build it. Most fly very well. Personally I like planes you don't see often like a Wildcat, Buffalo, Macchi C200, Kingfisher etc. Currently I am building a 1/5 Buffalo then a PT-22. I am looking at a 1/5 Westland Whirlwind also.
11-22-2011, 06:40 PM
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RE: Need suggestions for alternatives to a P-47
Pippeno plans has an 80 inch P-39 and with an electric motor you can have this sledom scaled model built without an engine protruding out the cowl.
