Meister 1/5 scale P-47
06-30-2009, 12:47 PM
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RE: Meister 1/5 scale P-47
the fiberglass fuse plane comes out much heaveir and needs full flaps on landings or it won't slow down
My flying partner and I just purchased two of the Meister fuselages. I remain optimistic to achieve a weight below that. We're planning on using DA-100's. The DA-85 is probably a better choice; however, it's a paint shaker.
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06-30-2009, 07:10 PM
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RE: Meister 1/5 scale P-47
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Best and cheapest 3/4 oz fiberglass is Ziroli site, $25 for a roll that well do couple planes, rcwarbirdbuilder.
Best and cheapest 3/4 oz fiberglass is Ziroli site, $25 for a roll that well do couple planes, rcwarbirdbuilder.
You guys have any pictures of your canopy mechanism? I need to get this installed before I close up the top, I think. All these years of building and this is the first sliding canopy for me.
Meister gives no info on the planes for this. The plans could be better in some areas like the mechanicals. Perhaps they just assume this is common knowledge among builders of this type. I'd be interested in some close ups of durable ways to slide the bubble canopy. I did purchase a rail system on RCU, from a guy custom making them, but it lacks some detail as well.
06-30-2009, 10:00 PM
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Welcome to the world of the sliding canopy! There is no right or wrong way, the best way is to study pic's of the real bird and try to duplicate it with what you have. I've yet seen a set of plans that has a sliding canopy drawn out for you. I'll do a search and see what i can come up wiyh for you. jeff
06-30-2009, 10:54 PM
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RE: Meister 1/5 scale P-47
How much heavier? My previous version was built-up and weighed 41lbs. That wing design will require flaps at any weight.
My flying partner and I just purchased two of the Meister fuselages. I remain optimistic to achieve a weight below that. We're planning on using DA-100's. The DA-85 is probably a better choice; however, it's a paint shaker.
NICK
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A 100 twin fits? I measured and it looks like it would stick out of the cowl???
I am planning an new "old school" Q 100 RSS race engine for mine.
BUT - if a 100 twin would fit, I would do that in a heartbeat....
Power good....[8D]
Let me know.. I don't want anything sticking out of the cowl.
Thanks !
My flying partner and I just purchased two of the Meister fuselages. I remain optimistic to achieve a weight below that. We're planning on using DA-100's. The DA-85 is probably a better choice; however, it's a paint shaker.
NICK
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A 100 twin fits? I measured and it looks like it would stick out of the cowl???
I am planning an new "old school" Q 100 RSS race engine for mine.
BUT - if a 100 twin would fit, I would do that in a heartbeat....
Power good....[8D]
Let me know.. I don't want anything sticking out of the cowl.
Thanks !
06-30-2009, 11:08 PM
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RE: Meister 1/5 scale P-47
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Welcome to the world of the sliding canopy! There is no right or wrong way, the best way is to study pic's of the real bird and try to duplicate it with what you have. I've yet seen a set of plans that has a sliding canopy drawn out for you. I'll do a search and see what i can come up wiyh for you. jeff
Welcome to the world of the sliding canopy! There is no right or wrong way, the best way is to study pic's of the real bird and try to duplicate it with what you have. I've yet seen a set of plans that has a sliding canopy drawn out for you. I'll do a search and see what i can come up wiyh for you. jeff
07-01-2009, 08:42 AM
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RE: Meister 1/5 scale P-47
The best books on the P-47 I've found so far are the ones from Kagero Publishing out of Poland (I think there are currently 4 volumes on the P-47). They include VERY good images, both modern and period as well as factory drawings, details, pilot manuals and all kinds of goodies. You can find them at Squadron (www.squadron.com). I have the first two and they are very much worth the money.
The other book is P-47 T-Bolt Detail & Scale, by Squadron themselves which has some good exploded views of the canopy near the end of the book.
The other book is P-47 T-Bolt Detail & Scale, by Squadron themselves which has some good exploded views of the canopy near the end of the book.
07-01-2009, 02:13 PM
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You are correct, the DA-100 will not fit unless a relief for the plug cap is molded into the cowling. In the past I've used a large metal serving spoon (cheap @ WalMart) to create the mold of the blister. With my planned nose art, they likely won't be noticable.
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07-01-2009, 07:46 PM
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RE: Meister 1/5 scale P-47
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You are correct, the DA-100 will not fit unless a relief for the plug cap is molded into the cowling. In the past I've used a large metal serving spoon (cheap @ WalMart) to create the mold of the blister. With my planned nose art, they likely won't be noticable.
NICK
You are correct, the DA-100 will not fit unless a relief for the plug cap is molded into the cowling. In the past I've used a large metal serving spoon (cheap @ WalMart) to create the mold of the blister. With my planned nose art, they likely won't be noticable.
NICK
07-08-2009, 07:18 PM
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RE: Meister 1/5 scale P-47
WERE BACK AGAIN SORRY FOR THE DELAY WITH THE PICTURES COMPUTER PROBLEMS.
THESE ARE PICTURES OF THE PLANE NOW, HOPING TO TEST FLY THIS WEEKEND. THEN PANEL LINES RIVETS AND PAINT WILL SEND MORE PICTURES AS WE GO.
THEIR IS ONE PICTURE OF ME AND LIMEY GETTING THE OTHER MEISTER 47 CHERRY MARY READY TO FLY FOR THE DISCOVERY CHANNEL THAT WAS A BLAST.YOU CAN SEE THAT AT THE MEISTER WEB SITE.
THANKS DOUG.
THESE ARE PICTURES OF THE PLANE NOW, HOPING TO TEST FLY THIS WEEKEND. THEN PANEL LINES RIVETS AND PAINT WILL SEND MORE PICTURES AS WE GO.
THEIR IS ONE PICTURE OF ME AND LIMEY GETTING THE OTHER MEISTER 47 CHERRY MARY READY TO FLY FOR THE DISCOVERY CHANNEL THAT WAS A BLAST.YOU CAN SEE THAT AT THE MEISTER WEB SITE.
THANKS DOUG.
07-15-2009, 12:49 PM
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RE: Meister 1/5 scale P-47
We flew the new one last Sun. Flew great,one click left,two clicks down.Added 3 lbs. to the nose. Came in at 41lbs. The pilot is only a bust,made by Aces of Iron. My buddy Rich Smith painted it.Had to back off the aileron throw,the roll rate was way too fast.Stay tuned for more pics,since we took over the build on another 47,belonging to our friend Chris.Paulie also has Dean's old 47 for a refurbish. This place is like Meisterville. Right now there are 4 in residence.Nick- sorry to hear about Peg.There were a lot of great flights on it.See ya.
07-15-2009, 10:12 PM
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We flew the new one last Sun. Flew great,one click left,two clicks down.Added 3 lbs. to the nose. Came in at 41lbs. The pilot is only a bust,made by Aces of Iron. My buddy Rich Smith painted it.Had to back off the aileron throw,the roll rate was way too fast.Stay tuned for more pics,since we took over the build on another 47,belonging to our friend Chris.Paulie also has Dean's old 47 for a refurbish. This place is like Meisterville. Right now there are 4 in residence.Nick- sorry to hear about Peg.There were a lot of great flights on it.See ya.
We flew the new one last Sun. Flew great,one click left,two clicks down.Added 3 lbs. to the nose. Came in at 41lbs. The pilot is only a bust,made by Aces of Iron. My buddy Rich Smith painted it.Had to back off the aileron throw,the roll rate was way too fast.Stay tuned for more pics,since we took over the build on another 47,belonging to our friend Chris.Paulie also has Dean's old 47 for a refurbish. This place is like Meisterville. Right now there are 4 in residence.Nick- sorry to hear about Peg.There were a lot of great flights on it.See ya.
07-15-2009, 10:47 PM
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Guy's here's an idea about your plug boot hitting the cowl. get a plug that has a threaded tip, cut the boot off and simply crimp on a round wire terminal and bolt it to the end of the plug.. if it is electronic ignition then you will need to ground the braided wire. just take a piece of 14 guage and skin off a couple of inches of insulation. wrap the wire a few times around the braided wire and use heat shrink to secure it. again using a round wire terminal ground it to the engine( i use the bolt that goes into the stand-off.) I have done this on magneto and e.i. engines with NO INTERFERANCE! I'm currently flying a mag g-62 on f.m. and an E.I. engine on p.c.m. last weekend I did this to my buddies CRRC PRO 26 and he flies 2.4 and had no problems.
This wasn't my idea, Ralph cunningham told me to do this when i was trying to find a different plug and cap combo to fit in a cowl. keep it all clean and use heat shrink so you won't have any pin holes in the wire where spark can jump. Auto parts houses have the water proof terminals that have heat shrink already and it splooges out some kind of glue when you heat it. use the correct size for the wire and ring for the stud in the plug so it will all stay tight. Just don't reach up and touch it while running
This wasn't my idea, Ralph cunningham told me to do this when i was trying to find a different plug and cap combo to fit in a cowl. keep it all clean and use heat shrink so you won't have any pin holes in the wire where spark can jump. Auto parts houses have the water proof terminals that have heat shrink already and it splooges out some kind of glue when you heat it. use the correct size for the wire and ring for the stud in the plug so it will all stay tight. Just don't reach up and touch it while running
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RE: Meister 1/5 scale P-47
Some wing progress. Here are some pictures.
Also, this week end, we decided to build her as a razor back P-47D-15. I have a new bubble canopy if anyone needs one. Just PM me.
Also, this week end, we decided to build her as a razor back P-47D-15. I have a new bubble canopy if anyone needs one. Just PM me.
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We're planning on using DA-100's. The DA-85 is probably a better choice; however, it's a paint shaker.
NICK
We're planning on using DA-100's. The DA-85 is probably a better choice; however, it's a paint shaker.
NICK
07-25-2009, 09:16 PM
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RE: Meister 1/5 scale P-47
Fit the wings to the fuselage for the first time tonight. They fit nice in the saddles. Line them up and drilled the holes for the wing bolts. Also made the tail gear doors as it is easier to do before the tail is assembled. Can't wait to see her on her legs.
