Meister 1/5 scale P-47
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Here is a video I put together on the inter-cooler doors and there set up on the radio and operation.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_GYk...ature=youtu.be
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_GYk...ature=youtu.be
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Here is a link to the product we use. http://www.aero-accessories.com/Builders.html
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You're welcome Tony. Depending on how long the cuts are, yes, it is sometimes a new blade for every cut. After a panel is done, for the adjacent panel, I use masking tape on the edge of the excising panel, then cut the next panel no larger than the masking tape. That way when you trim the new panel, the excess is stuck to the masking tape and easily comes off. Foil has tremendous adhesion and can be very hard to get off of other foil. On large panels, we use a mist of Windex on the surface first. You squeegee it out with your blending stick and the adhesion is not effected. This keeps waste down to a minimum.
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So you lay masking tape on the foil at the line of the next panle then cut along the tape line removing the tape and the excess foil?
Land this does not cut the foil under the foil you are cutting? I will be experimenting on a homer bucket with the aluminum duck tape then a few pieces of the aero foil. I'm sure there is a learning curve. Fortunately this plane I am working on only has minimum tape applied, cowl, gear doors, fairings and the belly.
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Land this does not cut the foil under the foil you are cutting? I will be experimenting on a homer bucket with the aluminum duck tape then a few pieces of the aero foil. I'm sure there is a learning curve. Fortunately this plane I am working on only has minimum tape applied, cowl, gear doors, fairings and the belly.
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No.The tape goes under the overlap. You don't want to double cut.
So you lay masking tape on the foil at the line of the next panle then cut along the tape line removing the tape and the excess foil?
Land this does not cut the foil under the foil you are cutting? I will be experimenting on a homer bucket with the aluminum duck tape then a few pieces of the aero foil. I'm sure there is a learning curve. Fortunately this plane I am working on only has minimum tape applied, cowl, gear doors, fairings and the belly.
TB
Land this does not cut the foil under the foil you are cutting? I will be experimenting on a homer bucket with the aluminum duck tape then a few pieces of the aero foil. I'm sure there is a learning curve. Fortunately this plane I am working on only has minimum tape applied, cowl, gear doors, fairings and the belly.
TB
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Found this on fee bay. It has a nice explanation of the progression of factory marking changes through the production runs. It also has a complete list of all the 8th and 9th air force P-47 unit codes, and all the colors used as identification by ETO and MTO P-47 squadrons. It also lays out the all the basic insignias with dimensions, as well as the invasion stripes. Very useful resource. I'm also ways on the lookout for more research material to add to my library.
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Working on the front end. Here is a close look at my cowl flap system in action.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9p68...ature=youtu.be
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9p68...ature=youtu.be
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I have been working with these big radial engines for a few years now. They are heavy, with multiple connections to make, before and after they are bolted up, with all sorts of sharp pointy things protruding to puncture your hands. Always a pain. So I made myself a sling to suspend the engines in front of the firewall while I make connections at my leisure and get things lined up. Tasty.
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All finished up hanging the engine and hooking it all up. A few more tips and demo on installing the cowl.
Just realized that I neglected to mention who's electric gear it is. Most of you may already know that I would not turn to anyone but the guys at Down & Locked for electric conversions. They are a pleasure to deal with.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UjJHw2ofBkU&feature=youtu.be
Just realized that I neglected to mention who's electric gear it is. Most of you may already know that I would not turn to anyone but the guys at Down & Locked for electric conversions. They are a pleasure to deal with.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UjJHw2ofBkU&feature=youtu.be
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Last look at the rudder hinge Brian built for this Jug. A little more complicated than the norm, but worth it IMO. Mirce did this on his and we appreciated it's appearance and function.
I took the rudder loose so I could get the elevators perfectly lined up with each other.
I took the rudder loose so I could get the elevators perfectly lined up with each other.