Hi All!

I have built two of the Model Tech P-47 ARFs...one for me and one for a friend, "Rat Ear". The tail feathers were stripped and recovered with white Monokote & red stripes like a squadron that flew in Italy during WWII. We drew up the nose art, graphics & numbers then a local company printed & cut them out. By the way, Rat was born in '57 and I was born in '51, so that was the numbers we used on our Jugs.

We used Saito 91 engines inverted with Slimline Pitts mufflers which allowed the cowl to remain uncut except for the holes for the mounting screws and two holes to enable the carb to be adjusted. Onboard glow drivers were used and I installed a Robart retractable tailwheel in mine. Of course, my friend is upset with that!

The Saitos haul the Jugs around just fine and we did not have to add any weight to get them balanced. The Saito with the Slimline inverted Pitts mufflers put out a nice, deep, throaty sound that is a lot better than the stock mufflers. These T'Bolts are flown in formation and look great on a low fly-by!

Smooth Landings,

Jake