prop wash

Well thats bad news David.Will I still be able to get parts in case I have a bad day?? Tom

David Eichstedt

My Feedback: (17)

I believe we're ordering some parts, too.

rowdog_14

My Feedback: (5)

I am going to pray that I never have a bad day because with the wings around $400 for a set, my grandfather would roll over in his grave if I ever totaled out the p-47. lol

Cub_Boy

My Feedback: (6)

Hey David,

Will the new release come with a retractable tailwheel? or at least be easier to put on in? was it designed with the ability to add one with little trouble?
I am currently struggling with trying to retro-fit a retractable tailwheel unit in mine...

Rick

Neil Ivanovich

Greetings chaps, from a sort of sunny UK.

This thread was my inspiration for getting one of these Jugs and to 'pimp' it, so I thought I woudl show you how mine is coming along.

Last night at a local club meet, she got up on her legs for the first time, and it was GREAT to see! The replacement scale Century u/c and 4.5" wheels along with the resin dummy radial have made (I think you'll agree!) a significant difference and whilst she is still quite a way off in terms of airframe jobs to do and a complete change in colour scheme coming, you can see that she is certainly strating to take shape.

Anyhoo....here you go...

Pete737

Hey guys, I maidened my Jug today after having her sit for over a year! Awesome flying plane, Could use a bit more power (I have the 26) but once on step it was nice. I greased the first 2 landings on the 3rd I caught a rut, just bent the strut at the threads up top and broke the scissor. Im gonna try a JB weld job tonight as the damage is really negligible but was wondering what the consensus is on aftermarket gear, Is there anything available to just drop in?

Thanks! Pete

Neil Ivanovich

Mine are century jet.....see the pics above

David Eichstedt

My Feedback: (17)

It's exactly the same product, and doesn't come with a retractable tailwheel. If you want to fit your own, "little trouble" is subjective!

pc55bomber

Guys
This is one awesome plane.
Here are some teasers for you.
Cheers
Paul

simonslim

Excellent piccies Paul.

Simon.

slowglowflyer

Yes! I went with the Sierra Precision air retracts. They drop right in and all that you have to do is plumb in the air system. Paul you have some guts man! I don't think I would have the courage to bring my p-47 in up side down three feet off the deck. My hat is off to you man! [X(]

Neil Ivanovich

Oh man, do I hear that ! The wheel is ok, ITS THE DOORS!!![:@][:@][:@]

pc55bomber

Thanks Simon

pc55bomber

The pictures were from a recent Scale Rally held on the Property of Dick Smith renowned Australian aviator.
I fly it low and fast but the credit for the inverted low passes have to go to my son, who can fly the crap out of anything.
My only rule is "you break it you buy it" makes him keep a little in reserve.
A truely awesome plane, I love it.

More great pics of the event here:
http://boatin.smugmug.com/gallery/78...07120556_BwrNr
http://boatin.smugmug.com/gallery/79...16651843_wiufC
http://boatin.smugmug.com/gallery/79...18753946_Vq7pp

About 1300 pics of the best scale planes in Oz.

Cheers
Paul

Lifer

My Feedback: (1)

Tomas,

Any pictures of your SPE 40cc installation? How did you clear the muffler?

Pete737

Nice! Are they plug and play?

Pete

tometermas

Hi Lifer.
What do you mean with SPE 40cc ? Engine or so ?

Tomas.

Lifer

My Feedback: (1)

Tomas,

Earlier, you had stated that you had bought the 40cc for installation in a H-9 P-47. I was wondering how it fit, and do you have any pictures?

tometermas

Hi Lifer.
I bought the Saito radial 3 cyl engine,but found that the p 47 needs more power than that, engine can deliver. It only has about 28cc.
I am now buielding it in to the Super Sterman,and that looks like the "real ting" It is like its ment for that airplane!

I vill load som pic. as soon as possible.

Tomas.

Lifer

My Feedback: (1)

Actually, I was trying to reach the Tomas that lives in Texas that runs a retail sales operation. He had added to this thread some time back about his purchase of the SPE 40cc for this airplane in particular.

He runs VQ Warbirds and is one of the most honorable men I've done business with in my life. I reccomend doing business with him!

tometermas

Hi Lifer.
I am sorry. I got it wrong[&:] But my name is speld the same way,so I sopose it was me.

Tomas.

Pete737

Are there any 4 bladed props for the Saito 180?

Thanks! Pete

Neil Ivanovich

Hi Pete,

They are basically a set for the Yellow P47 that have been fiddled with. There is a company here in the UK that sells Century stuff and they fiddled for me so that i could slap 'em in. If you are interested, send an email to phil at www.fighteraces.co.uk

They are brutally chunky! and look spot on (as well as the ability to absorb the shock of my 'arrivals'!)

Good luck

neil

Pete737

Guys I could use a little help here. For some reason today the jug was real squirly on aileron. It seemed like it wanted to roll over on its back alot. After about 2-3 minutes it got a little better. I was definately scared. I have my CG right on at 6 1/8" Saito 180 under the hood. This plane did not exibit these charicteristics with the zenoah but it is balanced the same maybe a tad bit more nose heavy (as the zenoah fit out was a tad tail heavy).

Thanks so much! Pete

Pete737

....and thanks for the gear info Neil. Id like to get a few more flights on her before i get them.

Pete