Official Nexa 1500mm P-47D Razorback "Touch of Texas" (Balsa ARF) Discussion Thread

[bkp1300]

Finished my assembly of Nexa P-47. Overall it was easy assembly with just one hiccup. The wing attach nylon bolts are not long enough. Went down to the local hardware and got a couple so no big deal but Motion might want to look in to this. I went with the Flightline 1600mm Corsair motor and 18" three blade prop combo. Running an Avian 80 amp ESC and Spektrum AR637T so I can get SMART telemetry during flight.
Will report back with flight impressions after the maiden....

[Merry Boozer RC]

Did you happen to check the All Up Weight of your P-47 setup?

I just stuck her on the bathroom scale... it’s the only one I have without the battery it’s 8 pounds exactly... could be slightly off it’s a bathroom scale

[JDill]

Did you happen to check the All Up Weight of your P-47 setup?

[Papa Boozer/Dots]

Belike, No problem, good questions. First, the ailerons and flap servos are 17g. the elevator and rudder or 30g metal gear. The 45g. standard servo will work perfect on the rudder and elevator, and I would order them. You will need to order the longest leads for the ailerons that or provided by Freewing. Things that I did not address in the assemble. You will also need to order (3) Y-harness ( ailerons, flaps, gear) and if you want to take the wing off every time you need extension two (2) more for the rudder, elevator and two (2) more for the ailerons. Make sure your extension leads are male and female and at least 6" long. I would suggest ordering extra servo extension and Y-harness for you next projects, they always come in handle and not very expensive. When you have that crash, save everything, it will come in handy in the future.

[Bellke]

Belike, please be a little patient, the power system is still being produced. Call Horizon and find out how long it will be before Corsair hub will be back in stock. The motor and blades are the same as the P-51 and it is still in production.

Ok Papa, I'm in the Lotus position practicing my patience. Let's move to something else if you don't mind, you used the Freewing 17g Digital Metal Gear servos. What length leads would you recommend for the servos? I think I remember you saying you had to add an extension on one. What size did you have and what size would you recommend to not have to use an extension? What would you recommend for the full size servo? The instructions call for a 45g full size servo but the Freewing servo is only 30g.

Sorry if I'm trying your patience. I'm more used to having all this with my foamie and want to make sure I don't lose it on the first flight because I used the parts not up to it.

I've watched yours fly several times now, it looks great. And like you, I'm surprised it doesn't have more dihedral. It looks to be almost flat across the bottom but seems to fly great.

[Papa Boozer/Dots]

Belike, please be a little patient, the power system is still being produced. Call Horizon and find out how long it will be before Corsair hub will be back in stock. The motor and blades are the same as the P-51 and it is still in production.

[Bellke]

I saw the Boozer's build thread and the video of their P-47 and can't wait to get mine started but does anyone have any suggestions for a motor/prop combo that's in stock? Motion doesn't seem to be able to keep them in stock, the Boozer's used the one from the FMF 1700mm Corsair, that's discontinued. I really want a 4 bladed prop, the 2 bladed just doesn't look right. Any suggestions. Sorry if the questions sound kind of simple but I'm trying to move up from all the foamies and thought this plane would be a good step w/o spending $1000 on a Black Horse plane. This is kind of a learning experience and I'm looking for a little guidance on which way to go. I like what the Boozer's did, but can't find anything in stock. Frustrating.

[Merry Boozer RC]

Our maiden flight video is officially live! Wow what a plane I still stand by the fact that P-47s are the best flying warbirds. The Nexa P-47 is easy to assemble and easy to fly I’m amazed how light they managed to build this plane and it shows in the air. Check out the video for everyone on the fence about getting this bird just be warned you will probably hit that order button 😱

[Merry Boozer RC]

It’s alive!!!! This thing is fantastic absolutely loved flying the Nexa P-47 this is definitely a great choice for entry into balsa the kit is extremely complete didn’t need to buy anything but motor ESC and servos. Mine is a little nose heavy due to running 6s instead of 4s but the power is worth it. I got 4 flights on the plane this weekend and can’t wait for the next.

[Merry Boozer RC]

Is there a build thread or flight review for the nexa P-47

https://www.hobbysquawk.com/forum/rc-airplanes/rc-warbirds/257608-assembly-of-nexa-p-47-1500mm-balsa-thunderbolt-by-papa-boozer

[R Wenger]

Is there a build thread or flight review for the nexa P-47

[OV10]

Am looking forward to the ground handling characteristics report because of the pics on the main gear that shows no positive caster for the struts.

[TiredIronGRB]

Very nice!

[Merry Boozer RC]

Papa did a fantastic build thread here on hobby squawk. But I wanted to add our final pictures here on the official thread. The airplane goes together super easy with just a little time and effort. We did deviate from the official recommendation of parts on this build. We ended up going with the FMS 1700 mm Corsair power system and prop to get a vary scale look and unlimited power. Also instead of using the expensive servos we used our trusty Freewing digital metal gear servos I fly 100mph jets on them with no problems I don’t see any reason why I shouldn’t save over half the cost by using them here. Guys the model is absolutely gorgeous and one of the easiest ARFs to assemble just take your time and she will fly fine 😉

[ncflyer79]

Sneak peek before the live unboxing Sunday. First impression is this airplane is gorgeous so glad I popped on this one servos are ordered and.... 6s power system on its way. I’m going to try to run the 1700mm FMS Corsair prop on her for scale looks. Anyway come by the live show Sunday for the unboxing and check it out in all it’s glory 😉

That is going to be a sweet setup!

[Merry Boozer RC]

Sneak peek before the live unboxing Sunday. First impression is this airplane is gorgeous so glad I popped on this one servos are ordered and.... 6s power system on its way. I’m going to try to run the 1700mm FMS Corsair prop on her for scale looks. Anyway come by the live show Sunday for the unboxing and check it out in all it’s glory 😉

[ncflyer79]

But it runs on fours :(

I ran mine on 6S. Wasn’t over powered but flew nice. Used the FMS 1500mm p47 power system and prop

[Johnnyrabuse]

But it runs on fours :(

[ncflyer79]

I had the hairless joe P47, I saw the touch of Texas scheme at Joe Nall last year at the VQwarbirds tent on vendor row. I about got it also lol.

[Merry Boozer RC]

🤦🏻♂️ Couldn’t take it I had to have it the crazy order button was officially pressed today. Really excited to get this one in the hanger hopefully we will unbox it live next week or the week after depending on shipping time. This plane has all the right lines and the paint job was calling me.