81" Hangar 9 P47
 

I have just seen the new H9 P47 at my LHS. What an imposing machine. They come complete with retracts and oleos, dummy engine, scale prop and many other detail items. Does anybody have or know of one of these currently under construction or flying?

I will revisit the shop and ask as to the possibility of taking a few shots for the forum.

Col

RE: 81" Hangar 9 P47
 

I know my dad has one on order from our LHS,she should have them in by now.Ill send dad there to see if their in. Were planning on putting on a Zenoa G26 on it.
Later

RE: 81" Hangar 9 P47
 

The February issue of Model Airplane News has an article on it with a Saito 180 up front.

Jerry

RE: 81" Hangar 9 P47
 

The one I saw stated on the box that it was designed for a Saito 1.80 or a Zenoah G26. For an 81" warbird I think that I would prefer a G38.

Col

RE: 81" Hangar 9 P47
 

I just got back from the LHS and I must say I'm very impressed with this new warbird. They actually had 2 of these beasts on the shelf. The guy at my LHS was good enough to let me open the box and check out all the bits and peices. The retract units are very solid without being overly heavy, the dummy radial engine looks great and the engine cowl is big enough to loose a G38 and just about any muffler you could think of. All in all its a well built and well thought out ARF, the only thing I didn't like was the colour scheme.

Marshal J.

RE: 81" Hangar 9 P47
 

My friend has an old Midwest Texan that has an 80"span. I remember seeing them with the G38,his has a YS 120SF in it and it hauls butt, and makes an awesome sound with the prop goin supersonic!! And we have the g26 anyway..
Later,

RE: 81" Hangar 9 P47
 

The Horizon website says that they won't be available until mid Feb. How did your LHS get any? Let me know where and I will buy 1 from them.

R/C Foolish

RE: 81" Hangar 9 P47
 

Both posters that saw them in shops, are in Austrailia. I am sure they have a different importer than here in the US.

RE: 81" Hangar 9 P47
 

True, though they are branded Hangar 9 and imported, I think, by Modelflight in Adelaide, South Australia (or their distribution company).


The LHS was [link=http://www.rcwarehouse.com.au]RC Warehouse[/link] in Brisbane, Queensland. They had two in stock but one has already been sold and there are a few people with their eyes on the other.

Mr Hangar 9, how about a few more ARF's in this size range. A Zero and a FW190A would be guaranteed to make a deep hole in my finances.

Col

RE: 81" Hangar 9 P47
 

I would love to see either a Spitfire or my favorite Hawker Typhoon!! Not to many of these kits or arfs around..
Frank

RE: 81" Hangar 9 P47
 

Not to complain......but on the Horizon website, it now says Mid-MARCH:(:(:(:(:

Guess that gives me another month to save up enough for the engine!

Jerry

RE: 81" Hangar 9 P47
 

Mid March?? Bugger.

I am attaching a couple of shots taken at [link=http://www.rcwarehouse.com.au]RC Warehouse[/link] on Saturday.

One is of Tim (KatanaMadMan) ogling the P47 and the other is my pathetic attempt to fit the whole box in.

Pics taken using my phone camera,,, sorry. I will take the digital camera in early in the week and ask if they will let me unpack it a little.



Col

RE: 81" Hangar 9 P47
 

Where is that strike through when you need it... disregard anything below this line :D

RE: 81" Hangar 9 P47
 

Not in the US it hasn't. Just checked and it still says mid-March.

RE: 81" Hangar 9 P47
 

Guess who didn't look at the [link=http://www.horizonhobby.com/Shop/ByCategory/Product/Default.aspx?ProdID=HAN2975]wrong[/link] plane :eek:

Sorry about that [8D]

RE: 81" Hangar 9 P47
 

Some piccies are being organised. Hopefully all components laid out and easily visible.

Col

RE: 81" Hangar 9 P47
 

I like the look of this plane for what it is. However, I was leaning towards a MVVS 1.6 gasser.

RE: 81" Hangar 9 P47
 

We have the G26 already. Brand new in the box.. So all we need is the plane...

RE: 81" Hangar 9 P47
 

Here are a few more pix to whet the appetite.

RE: 81" Hangar 9 P47
 

I want this plane! Do you think the MVVS 1.6 is OK for this plane? I was leaning toward a G-26 myself but I do have an MVVS 1.6 in a Katana that I do not fly. I could take the gear out of that and put into the P47 (whenever they show up in the US).

R/C Foolish

RE: 81" Hangar 9 P47
 

I would bet it would be just fine.. My friend has a Midwest T6 about the same size,probably weighs a bit more though. He has a old YS 120sf in it and rips the plane around just fine. When he does his low passes, full throttle,gear up. The sound of the prop goin supersonic is just awesome!!!:D. Can't wait to see this plane!!

Later,
Frank

RE: 81" Hangar 9 P47
 

I would think that the MVVS 1.6 would be awesome. Same power as a G-38 but less weight than a G-26... a lot less. Plus the beam mounting makes it extremely easy to mount.

RE: 81" Hangar 9 P47
 

I have a feeling this bird is going to need some extra weight in the nose. A lot of warbirds do. I wouldn't be too concerned about finding the lightest gasser available. I look forward to more reports from you gents down under.

RE: 81" Hangar 9 P47
 

I was thinking the same thing. That is why I originaly thought of the G-26, but I do have an MVVS 1.6 I am not using.

What to do? Guess it doesn't really matter until plane is released in the states. HORIZON, WHAT IS THE HOLD UP???????????//

R/C Foolish

RE: 81" Hangar 9 P47
 

Your questions will be answered in this thread, near the end

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_3205356/tm.htm