New 81" P-47 ARF coming from Hangar 9
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RE: New 81" P-47 ARF coming from Hangar 9
Judging from the photos in the assembly manual, it appears to be sheeted. The aileron and flap servos are attached to plywood access panels in the wing panels.
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RE: New 81" P-47 ARF coming from Hangar 9
Randy.
If glassing and painting is not a big job, want to do mine for me? I would have no idea where to start, much less having turn out looking good [sm=drowning.gif]. I can just imagine how much time it would take to remove the factory covering job and then fill what the factory covered over.
If glassing and painting is not a big job, want to do mine for me? I would have no idea where to start, much less having turn out looking good [sm=drowning.gif]. I can just imagine how much time it would take to remove the factory covering job and then fill what the factory covered over.
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That's one of the nice things about Ultracoat, it can be removed pretty easy with a heat gun. Does not leave all the residue behind like Monokote.
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RE: New 81" P-47 ARF coming from Hangar 9
I have stripped almost every arf I have ever purchased just for a different look. My last one was a H9 46% Ultimate. Takes about 45minutes to get the covering off. It is sanding the paint down ready for new paint and getting it back on that takes a long time. Steelwooling sounds like a good idea. I might just have to get two of these babies
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Does anyone know what the wheel diameter is? They look too small in the picture and a little goofy in my opinion. Other than this, the plane looks great.
I don't know if you could add larger wheels as the wheel wells in the wing are probably already sized for the current wheels.
I don't know if you could add larger wheels as the wheel wells in the wing are probably already sized for the current wheels.
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Guys, any input on the fuse hatch ? Any ideas on making it more concealed if one were to
get rid of the ultracote and fiberglass the fuse? A full cockpit would also be great. I would scrap
the mech. retracts in favor of pneumatics. This will be a fun very close to scale bird that could use
alot of detail work to make it more realistic. And much cheaper to start out with than say yellow, aerotech,
or a full plan kit. Much more quality minded than say KMP or CMP any of those. Also i would throw in a
retract tailwheel and doors. This arf would save some time of building say over a top flite also. We will
all just have to see how it flies. Definitely go with gasser here, saito 180 is hard to run inverted. I have one
on my great planes ryan sta. Do u think the g-26 will fit without cutting the cowl? God i have tons of questions.
I have wanted a nice p-47 larger scale razorback for a while now, but dont want to spend thousands.
get rid of the ultracote and fiberglass the fuse? A full cockpit would also be great. I would scrap
the mech. retracts in favor of pneumatics. This will be a fun very close to scale bird that could use
alot of detail work to make it more realistic. And much cheaper to start out with than say yellow, aerotech,
or a full plan kit. Much more quality minded than say KMP or CMP any of those. Also i would throw in a
retract tailwheel and doors. This arf would save some time of building say over a top flite also. We will
all just have to see how it flies. Definitely go with gasser here, saito 180 is hard to run inverted. I have one
on my great planes ryan sta. Do u think the g-26 will fit without cutting the cowl? God i have tons of questions.
I have wanted a nice p-47 larger scale razorback for a while now, but dont want to spend thousands.
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RE: New 81" P-47 ARF coming from Hangar 9
Monokote (iron on film in general) can be painted guys, I've done it several times, so stripping and glassing is not 100% necessary for a custom scheme. BTW I think a G-26 would be way too small for this plane IMO.. Fuji has that new 43cc or a newer evolotion gasser that would probally be pretty close to what this plane needs for gas, but I would probally do Moki 210 just cause I'm a glow kind of guy.
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I honestly like the markings they used. I like the whole damn plane. I would also use a Moki 2.10. There is no motor like it on the market. One flip backwards and you have 5 hp waiting to be used! I love them and wouldnt even think about another motor for this ship.
I have also had great experience with painting ultracoat. I scotchbright it first to give it teeth and then the paint sticks like glue and looks great. Now, on the subject of paint scemes,..... didnt the Germans use a few captured ones to train their pilots.....? hummmmm.....
I have also had great experience with painting ultracoat. I scotchbright it first to give it teeth and then the paint sticks like glue and looks great. Now, on the subject of paint scemes,..... didnt the Germans use a few captured ones to train their pilots.....? hummmmm.....
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RE: New 81" P-47 ARF coming from Hangar 9
Nice,
At 1/6 scale, the main wheels should be at least 5.5" (34" on real bird)
Scale control throws are:
Ailerons: 16 up , 12 down (80% dual rate should give scale roll rate)
Elevators: 30 up, 20 down
Rudder: 28 R and L
Their recommended CG of 6 1/8" corresponds to about 32% MAC, which explains the reduced elevator throws. Personally, I would start at 5 1/8" (25%) and use a scale setup. Maybe they moved it back to help with noseovers caused by small wheels! I hope you get what you pay for!
At 1/6 scale, the main wheels should be at least 5.5" (34" on real bird)
Scale control throws are:
Ailerons: 16 up , 12 down (80% dual rate should give scale roll rate)
Elevators: 30 up, 20 down
Rudder: 28 R and L
Their recommended CG of 6 1/8" corresponds to about 32% MAC, which explains the reduced elevator throws. Personally, I would start at 5 1/8" (25%) and use a scale setup. Maybe they moved it back to help with noseovers caused by small wheels! I hope you get what you pay for!
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Saito 180 would be a perfect. A G45 is going to be way to large and heavy. The weight is only 15-17 lbs. Not as heavy as some of the others out there this same size. I am thinking maybe the new Evo 26 Gasser in mine. Will know shortly.
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Just downloaded the manual, I've never saw a retract system like this. Has anyone else? I have the kit on order from a local shop can't wait to get it. Do to the light wing loading this should be a great way to enter the World of WarBirds. I've been into gas for awhile and have a Quadra Q35 so I'm going to try to install it. Can't wait!!!
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RE: New 81" P-47 ARF coming from Hangar 9
I'm wondering if the H9 Folks will be reintroducing the aborted/discontinued ARF 1.50 P-51 to include the Retract improvements and larger size, etc. such as this one offers?
I hope they will
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I hope they will
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RE: New 81" P-47 ARF coming from Hangar 9
I have the T/F P-51, and a good friend that I fly with has the H-9 Mustang. He sure wishes he had the T/F.
I think H-9 may have hit a home-run with this P-47. It sure has a lot of cool features like the plug in wings and stab. T/F will be way behind on this one. H-9 actually learned from the 1.50 P-51 escapade.
i am little concerned about the power recomendation though. I have flown a few Warbirds and i really think it will be marginal at best with a G-26. The Saito 2.00 may work well though as that is quite a bit more power than a G-26.
I think H-9 may have hit a home-run with this P-47. It sure has a lot of cool features like the plug in wings and stab. T/F will be way behind on this one. H-9 actually learned from the 1.50 P-51 escapade.
i am little concerned about the power recomendation though. I have flown a few Warbirds and i really think it will be marginal at best with a G-26. The Saito 2.00 may work well though as that is quite a bit more power than a G-26.