RE: CARF-Models P-47 Thunderbolt
Hi Richard, I got my plane yesterday... awesome quality, and impressive model.
I read your post regarding the prop been to close to the cowling for scale.
I had the same problem with my AW FW 190. (In fact, the prop was hitting the front of the cowling).
I used a prop spacer and it worked; but that didn't avoid the valve levers adjusting screws from hitting the inside of the cowling.
What I did (I know it may sound crazy) was to cut with a dremel disk the bolts that adjust the valves, as close as possible to the nuts.
You don't need that extra length of the bolts protruding out. I did that after calibrating the valves and just left enough thread for any future adjustment (about 1mm or less)
This easy fix allows to move the motor quite a bit forward
Advise: just don't cry as I did when cutting the bolts.... LOL.
I hope not to bother you too much while building mine !!
Jack