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Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
05-24-2013, 07:59 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,145
Posted By jdpg265

RE: ESM-P 47 build with Saito 200r3

Well the long winter is over and I have added some bling to my P-47 it the way of a new radio, cockpit w/pilot and dropping split bombs. Converted from Jeti DS-16 with full telemetry, its...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
05-30-2012, 12:06 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,741
Posted By jdpg265

ESM P-47 Saito Radial Maiden flight

Well finally got around to maidening my P-47 last weekend. Over the winter i added a scale cockpit and other details

To see the build and how i stuffed the Saito into here go here :Original...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
05-28-2012, 04:01 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,145
Posted By jdpg265

RE: ESM-P 47 build with Saito 200r3

Well i had to wait till after the winter but i finally got my maiden flight in this week end. I didnt use the flaps on landing (wont make that mistake again) but the flight went well. One warning...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
09-17-2011, 12:13 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,145
Posted By jdpg265

RE: ESM-P 47 build with Saito 200r3

All Done! Maiden flight will be tomorrow (9/18). I will post pictures and a video regardless of the outcome ;). I expect it will be difficult to trim as there is some minor warping here and there....
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
09-13-2011, 04:01 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,145
Posted By jdpg265

RE: ESM-P 47 build with Saito 200r3

Finally finished the belly pan and the tail wheel cover. glued the pan on while the wing was attached to the plan. After the epoxie dried i then drilled the wing screw access holes. Also notice i...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
09-11-2011, 04:34 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,145
Posted By jdpg265

RE: ESM-P 47 build with Saito 200r3

Finished plumbing the motor and getting the cowl cut. This was a PITA since the exhaust down pipe is so long, i am debating if i should cut it or not. Glow driver is all set and ready and fuel...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
09-11-2011, 04:30 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,145
Posted By jdpg265

RE: ESM-P 47 build with Saito 200r3

Finished the tail assembly this week. Didnt want to run the extra wire from the rudder to the the tail wheel so i made a control rod to run off of the pull pull systems. Also started the finally...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
09-02-2011, 12:40 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,145
Posted By jdpg265

RE: ESM-P 47 build with Saito 200r3

Still chipping away. My plan is to maiden her this Monday and be ready for a Sept 11 warbird fun fly at my local field. I finally got my keleo ring installed, which is not an easy task!! I have the...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
08-30-2011, 04:22 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,145
Posted By jdpg265

RE: ESM-P 47 build with Saito 200r3

Well tail done.. Over the next few day i will start to do the servo and control installation. I have an access hatch i need to cut into the fuse somewhere for my fill dot, switch and glow driver...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
08-28-2011, 10:26 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,145
Posted By jdpg265

RE: ESM-P 47 build with Saito 200r3

Couldnt resist... i figure another 2 weeks and she should be ready.
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
08-28-2011, 07:38 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,145
Posted By jdpg265

RE: ESM-P 47 build with Saito 200r3

Had to get the motor mounted. Because of the motor and clearence is at a premium, i measured this 20 times once i had the cowl mounted. To do this i attached the plane to my table and got it level....
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
08-28-2011, 07:28 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,145
Posted By jdpg265

RE: ESM-P 47 build with Saito 200r3

Because of the motor i am using its imposible to use the standard cowl mount described in the manual. I was also going to use the dubro mounts but they would require me to cut too big of a hole in...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
08-28-2011, 07:23 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,145
Posted By jdpg265

RE: ESM-P 47 build with Saito 200r3

Made some great progress this weekend (thanks Irene!). Mounting the wing to the fuse is always a PITA but a friend or mine came up with a fool proof method.
1) You start by measuring and drilling...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
08-25-2011, 03:13 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,145
Posted By jdpg265

RE: ESM-P 47 build with Saito 200r3

More progress tonight, finally figured out how to secure the gear liners and got the doors mounted. Both doors are a bit warped so i am going to have to figure out a way to straighten them out. ...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
08-23-2011, 05:21 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,145
Posted By jdpg265

RE: ESM-P 47 build with Saito 200r3

You can buy the Lado inserts from magnumrc. They were $210.00 (a pair) and they offer a service to do the conversion for you. I did the conversion myself, it was very straight forward and all you...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
08-22-2011, 05:10 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,145
Posted By jdpg265

RE: ESM-P 47 build with Saito 200r3

Got the wing finished tonight, all glued and reinforced. Next stop mounting the engine.
One note on the wings. I didnt feel i had enough throw with the 30mm screws they provided to attach the...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
08-22-2011, 05:09 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,145
Posted By jdpg265

RE: ESM-P 47 build with Saito 200r3

Finally got moving after a bit of a stall. Had to build a test stand to break in the engine, i have about a gallon through it and i have to say its the nicest running easy to start motor i have...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
08-22-2011, 09:21 AM
Replies: 226
Views: 56,048
Posted By jdpg265

RE: ESM P47 Build

I buy all of my rc nuts/bolts etc from microfasteners. For the ESM I used the stock screws but covered the gear mounts with 1/2 os glass cloth and CA'ed all around the mounts to add strenght. I...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
08-22-2011, 07:29 AM
Replies: 226
Views: 56,048
Posted By jdpg265

RE: ESM P47 Build

Glen,

Just sent you an email about those pictures you refered too above (tail steering) . I am working on the camoflage version. I have the ESM retracts with the Lado electric conversion. I...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
08-06-2011, 09:07 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,145
Posted By jdpg265

RE: ESM-P 47 build with Saito 200r3

And finally the gear inserts cut and dry fitted.

Question, what are people doing/using to secure these inserts so you have nice streamlined fit?
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
08-06-2011, 09:05 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,145
Posted By jdpg265

RE: ESM-P 47 build with Saito 200r3

The lump and the mock up to test it fits... and I am very happy to say it does.
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
08-06-2011, 09:03 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,145
Posted By jdpg265

RE: ESM-P 47 build with Saito 200r3

So i have made some progress today.

Gear Converted and ready to go
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
08-05-2011, 12:28 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,145
Posted By jdpg265

ESM-P 47 build with Saito 200r3

Well i just finished all my measuring and it looks like the Saito 200r3 will fit in the ESM p-47 with a little (very little) room to spare. I will start post pics this weekend as the build...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
07-29-2011, 07:31 AM
Replies: 226
Views: 56,048
Posted By jdpg265

RE: ESM P47 Build

Can someone be so kind as to measure their cowl for the ESM P47? I need the following dimentions

* high and width of the cowl where it mounts to the firewall.
* distance from firewall to...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
07-29-2011, 07:29 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,341
Posted By jdpg265

RE: Esm p47 questions

Can someone be so kind as to measure their cowl for the ESM P47? I need the following dimentions
* high and width of the cowl where it mounts to the firewall.
* distance from firewall to front...
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