Topflite p47 ARF Razorback Conversion with DA 85
11-05-2011, 10:29 PM
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RE: Topflite p47 ARF Razorback Conversion with DA 85
Well she flies!!!! 
Got 2 great flights in this morning before the wind kicked in.
Very stable, very predicable as Everyone has said.
Forst flight was a non event with a few clicks of down and a few clicks of right needed. Only used half flap for landing as it started to pitch up with full flap.
First landing was nice, settled nicely onto the mains and I let it roll out and stop.
Flight 2 had down elevator mixed in for flap and with full flaps this baby crawled in and settled onto the ground like my 50cc yak, on all 3 wheels.
It is a rock solid flyer and I'm looking forward to heaps more flights. I'll post some flight pics when I get them off one of th gals at the club who was taking photos with her zoom lens.
In the meantime here is a shot of my just with an esm ME-109, Yellow Spitfire and CARF Mustang.
Got 2 great flights in this morning before the wind kicked in.
Very stable, very predicable as Everyone has said.
Forst flight was a non event with a few clicks of down and a few clicks of right needed. Only used half flap for landing as it started to pitch up with full flap.
First landing was nice, settled nicely onto the mains and I let it roll out and stop.
Flight 2 had down elevator mixed in for flap and with full flaps this baby crawled in and settled onto the ground like my 50cc yak, on all 3 wheels.
It is a rock solid flyer and I'm looking forward to heaps more flights. I'll post some flight pics when I get them off one of th gals at the club who was taking photos with her zoom lens.
In the meantime here is a shot of my just with an esm ME-109, Yellow Spitfire and CARF Mustang.
11-06-2011, 03:30 PM
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RE: Topflite p47 ARF Razorback Conversion with DA 85
Here are the flight pics from the maiden. I have about 200 to go through so will put more up once I get the rest of them 
Big thanks to Jaz for taking these.
Big thanks to Jaz for taking these.
11-07-2011, 12:09 PM
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congrats again Jeremy on a fine model I hope start mine next month if the P40 is finished...I just received my panels and rivets from Gpete They will add a lot to the models finished appearance
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I hope start mine next month if the P40 is finished...I just received my panels and rivets from Gpete They will add a lot to the models finished appearance www.werk77.comJimmy
11-07-2011, 12:17 PM
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RE: Topflite p47 ARF Razorback Conversion with DA 85
Yeah I was amazed how much the rivets stand out in natural light, big difference than in the garage. Looking forward to seeing some pics when it is going
11-07-2011, 12:35 PM
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Thanks Jeremy, they really look good on your little beauty. You make her behave now...I guess being on the southern Hemi. your flying season is beginning and mine is coming to an end, funny how that works While we are all wrapped up this winter you are just gonna have to send more flying pics to help keep us all warm
Jimmy
While we are all wrapped up this winter you are just gonna have to send more flying pics to help keep us all warmJimmy
11-07-2011, 02:34 PM
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RE: Topflite p47 ARF Razorback Conversion with DA 85
Jimmy, you might not like to hear this but my flying season never ends!!! No snow down here, we get the odd wet weekend now and then but weather permitting every weekend is open to fly
01-02-2012, 02:01 AM
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RE: Topflite p47 ARF Razorback Conversion with DA 85
ORIGINAL: Jeremy_D
Hi Jimmy,
The Panel lines were done with chart pac tape and primer and the rivets were burnt in with a brass tube on the end of an 80W soldering iron. Peter_Oz who is building a jug was kind enough to send me a pice of brass strip with the correct spacing for the rivets which helped me get a consistent patter. The cowl mounts came up well and I got the idea from Terry's mounts that he made.
Hi Jimmy,
The Panel lines were done with chart pac tape and primer and the rivets were burnt in with a brass tube on the end of an 80W soldering iron. Peter_Oz who is building a jug was kind enough to send me a pice of brass strip with the correct spacing for the rivets which helped me get a consistent patter. The cowl mounts came up well and I got the idea from Terry's mounts that he made.
Thanks,
Alf
11-13-2013, 11:13 AM
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Brilliant thread and LIVE again (was down for a bit for some reason?!?)
I am about to commence a Top Flite GS ARF P47 with a EVO80
Just wanted to ask if any of you guys strengthen up anything to cope with these 80-90cc powerplants?
Things like bulkhead/firewalls, wings (is a one piece better for strength?), horizontal stabs? etc etc any help appreciated!
thanks
Ryan
I am about to commence a Top Flite GS ARF P47 with a EVO80
Just wanted to ask if any of you guys strengthen up anything to cope with these 80-90cc powerplants?
Things like bulkhead/firewalls, wings (is a one piece better for strength?), horizontal stabs? etc etc any help appreciated!
thanks
Ryan
11-13-2013, 11:30 AM
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RK,
I have done 6 of these birds. I have yet to see a failure in the structure that is provided out of the box. I guess it wouldn't hurt to put a extra layer of 1/4 ply on the inside of the motor box just to make you feel better.
I have done 6 of these birds. I have yet to see a failure in the structure that is provided out of the box. I guess it wouldn't hurt to put a extra layer of 1/4 ply on the inside of the motor box just to make you feel better.
11-13-2013, 11:40 AM
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RE: Topflite p47 ARF Razorback Conversion with DA 85
ok thanks Terry - just wanted to make sure
I had heard it was a well made kit! Looking forward to commencing the build
I had heard it was a well made kit! Looking forward to commencing the build
04-06-2016, 07:53 AM
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Well boys took her out today for the maiden. It flew great...its too bad the pilot was an idiot and didnt stick to his own maiden rules. You know get her up for a few laps dont do and thing stupid. I had her inverted and had a case of the dumb thumbs...complete pilot error. I do have to say this is the worst crash i have ever had. This is a photo of the complete crash site its like where is waldo..Can you spot the wing in this photo??? O well this is just that way it goes sometimes.
WOW!! I was reading every post on this thread catching up and thinking how good this bird looks and all the valuable information and BAM, just got to this part! Wow, Its so weird because this happened about 6 years ago but to me its like it just happened today and its got me bummed out.
Been there..I know that feeling all to well
04-06-2016, 08:04 AM
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Okay so the latest update,
Made a cowl ring of sorts, attached at the top and bottom of the cowl, easy to get on and off. Ply is glued in with Hysol and Carbon.
Front Hatch has been Hysoled in place and is working great,
Dummy cowl installed and ready for painting.
Bombs arrived today from hobby king to go on my Aerotech mounts
Made a cowl ring of sorts, attached at the top and bottom of the cowl, easy to get on and off. Ply is glued in with Hysol and Carbon.
Front Hatch has been Hysoled in place and is working great,
Dummy cowl installed and ready for painting.
Bombs arrived today from hobby king to go on my Aerotech mounts
Nice, I like how you attached your cowl,,,,,
04-06-2016, 08:16 AM
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80cc is a lot of motor for these, only seen a few with 80cc and they were a speed bullet. Amazed how well the wing held up as they pulled some very hard turns. To much speed for me with these old eyes and reflexes!!