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Old 05-26-2022, 11:37 AM
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Sorry about the retract Mike. Hopefully they can make it right soon..
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Old 05-27-2022, 05:10 AM
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Sent Gator RC pictures and asking them for help on Wednesday the 25th; haven't heard a peep from him yet.
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Old 05-28-2022, 06:15 AM
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Got an e-mail from Gator RC on Friday; they said that they sent the wrong unit and are sending the correct one out.
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Old 05-29-2022, 05:09 PM
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Got an e-mail from Gator RC on Friday; they said that they sent the wrong unit and are sending the correct one out.
Good deal. Glad they took care of you.
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Old 05-29-2022, 05:30 PM
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Have been getting some fuse wiring done while trying to keep things up and away from the fuel tank.

Elevator connections

Batt compartment and pin and flag switch.
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Old 05-30-2022, 09:00 AM
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Didn't want any switches or lights on the outside of the plane, so I tried to find an interesting spot to still be able to see the ignition light with the hatch on. The video looked better, but I couldn't figure out how to upload it. The light illuminates the bottom of the bomb sight.







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Old 05-31-2022, 05:17 AM
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Colt,
You planning on making the canopy a slider?
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Old 05-31-2022, 08:25 AM
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I'm not planning on scale competition with this plane, so the more I think about it, no. If I change my mind, I will probably do a magnetic closing slider only, with no actuator servo. How about you Mike?

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Old 06-01-2022, 01:53 AM
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Hey guys, I’ve got the other piece that was printed by Tom/Geoff. I think the infill could be reduced to make a lighter part. There’s no structural requirements and it’s pretty solid as is.

pic of mine mocked up in the cowl with the 125 UMS. Will probably trim it down a bit to locate it better.

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Men that nice I would love to buy one of you. Building the same p-47 with the 155cc.
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Old 06-01-2022, 05:10 AM
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Colt,
Not sure how to build in the sliding canopy so I will more than like just screw mine on.
BTW as an update they sent the same jack screw as they did before; I packed up both of them along with the defunct one for my P-47 and sent it back with a note; sheeeeeeeesh.
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Old 06-01-2022, 04:16 PM
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Hello Guys I just join RCU but I’ve been keeping up on this TopRc P47 because I have the same P47 and have finish building mine
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Old 06-01-2022, 04:24 PM
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Oh I forgot to mention I installed a UMS 150 and the Plane Came out at 42 pound dry have not flown it yet but looking forward to it had to extend the tail wheel and Hope The retracts hold up because I have been reading bad things about them
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Old 06-02-2022, 06:24 AM
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I was thinking of the UMS 100 Thoughts on performance with 100? I’m looking forward to its arrival.
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Old 06-02-2022, 10:07 AM
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Me personally I don’t think the USM 100 would be enough power for that P47 because mines came in at 42# dry and had to add 1# of weight to the tail but if the UMS100 fly it it would be at scale 🤷🏾‍♂️ Just my belief.
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Old 06-02-2022, 10:42 AM
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Old 06-02-2022, 10:44 AM
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Me personally I don’t think the USM 100 would be enough power for that P47 because mines came in at 42# dry and had to add 1# of weight to the tail but if the UMS100 fly it it would be at scale 🤷🏾‍♂️ Just my belief.
any problems fitting the 150 in the cowl? Mounting challenges etc?

anyone else using the 100?
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Old 06-02-2022, 11:17 AM
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I don't believe anyone thought you took credit for the intercooler design? It was very clear in your posts.

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Designer is offering the file for free to anyone now he tells me.
hey amigo can I get a copy of the chin scoop file please?
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Old 06-02-2022, 03:29 PM
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The UMS150 fits very well but you got to cut small holes for cylinders 2 and 5 valves clearance
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Old 06-03-2022, 04:41 AM
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My P47 is ready at last! Ums150 fits well, no holes in the cowl, printed my own scoop to suit. Hopefully some pictures below 🙂





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Old 06-03-2022, 04:54 AM
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My P47 is ready at last! Ums150 fits well, no holes in the cowl, printed my own scoop to suit. Hopefully some pictures below 🙂





looks great amigo. Mind if I get a copy of the file for the scoop? My buddy has a printer I can use or I’d be happy to compensate you for your time and material. Glad to see the 150 fits well and can’t wait to hear about first flights.
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Old 06-04-2022, 01:30 AM
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looks great amigo. Mind if I get a copy of the file for the scoop? My buddy has a printer I can use or I’d be happy to compensate you for your time and material. Glad to see the 150 fits well and can’t wait to hear about first flights.
I've uploaded to thingyverse for you and anyone else that wants the file.

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Old 06-04-2022, 03:57 AM
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I've uploaded to thingyverse for you and anyone else that wants the file.

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5402488
thank you very much amigo
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Old 06-04-2022, 10:33 PM
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Mudflap,

It looks great. That cockpit kit is really nice! Get some video of your flight!
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Old 06-05-2022, 07:33 AM
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Mudflap,

It looks great. That cockpit kit is really nice! Get some video of your flight!
YEEEEESSSSSS! awe need more videos (for lazy asses like me that can’t finish his build. LOL]

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Old 06-05-2022, 05:19 PM
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YEEEEESSSSSS! awe need more videos (for lazy asses like me that can’t finish his build. LOL]

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C'mon Paul, get on it! Just kidding.
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