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

[Steelon Steel]

I am about to assemble this plane. are the Nexa retracts that are recommended any good. They appear to be plastic in the product image. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

I have a spare set NIW that I never used. They were metal. Grey painted metal iirc.

[AeroFrog]

I am about to assemble this plane. are the Nexa retracts that are recommended any good. They appear to be plastic in the product image. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

[Oran.vertrees]

A E2 Hawkeye that can also be a C2 COD.

[Oran.vertrees]

[QUOTE=eaglej;n371399]Hi There,

This should answer all your questions.

Here is Part 2

(75) **UPDATED** VQ MODELS P-47 1,500mm Thunderbolt - Retracts details - YouTube


Here is Part 1

(75) VQ MODELS P-47 1,500mm Thunderbolt - Retracts details - YouTube

Let me know how you go. I can give you more information if you need it.
having a hell of a time finding a good set of retracts with the oleo struts here in the us. Can anyone please give me a hand here. Everything is either discontinued or sold out. Thanks in advance

[Oran.vertrees]

Hello, I just purchased this model with the recommended ngh 17cc gas motor. Will be my first ever gas plane, I have been flying foamies for about 10 years everything from trainers to warbirds to edf jets. I’m very excited and nervous lol. What kind of flight time should I expect on a tank of gas with a broken in engine. Thank you!

[Thimble]

I’m late to my build but really excited with how it’s turned out. I installed the motor, spinner, and prop from an FMS 1500mm razorback. The planes are similar in size and weight so should work nicely and I love the scale appearance. Retracts will be here soon from Motion rc and the maiden come spring.

[eaglej]

I have built two of these VQ Models P-47/NEXA P-47 models, one electric and one petrol powered. I think they are fantastic value and they look and fly great.


Here is just 48secs of my VQ Models P-47/NEXA P-47 models engine test. I just love the sound ! (Yes, I realise that it is just a weed-whacker) but it still sounds great.


The maiden will be in a few weeks.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fEmcRrsyFv0

[eaglej]

Hi There,

I've built two of these now.

Here is the video of my maiden, in which I also talk about the power setup.

(1) VQ Models P-47 / NEXA P-47 Thunderbolt 1,560mm Maiden - 25th May 2021 - YouTube

Here is the second flight.

(1) VQ Models P-47 / NEXA P-47 Thunderbolt 1,560mm - 2nd Flight - 1st June 2021 - YouTube


The 2nd build is powered by a NGH 17cc petrol engine. I have not yet flown it. But will post videos once I do.

[eaglej]

Hi There,

This should answer all your questions.

Here is Part 2

(75) **UPDATED** VQ MODELS P-47 1,500mm Thunderbolt - Retracts details - YouTube


Here is Part 1

(75) VQ MODELS P-47 1,500mm Thunderbolt - Retracts details - YouTube

Let me know how you go. I can give you more information if you need it.

[Dude nurse]

This RC nut just can't get the retracts and struts sets for this bird, and so very much want to complete the wings. I also can't get any specs and measurements so that I can adapt what is available. Can any kind builder assist this man with measurements or potential vendors that I may obtain the retracts/struts from, please.

[guapoman2000]

Excuse me, does anyone know when this model will be back in stock? I was ready to hit the buy button and looked up and it says OUT-OF-STOCK!

[Ron1950]

got a tacon 400kv motor may have to take the p47 down for a motor change...great thing about the tacon is the fms prop shaft and the x mount is the same size so no new mount or props

[Ron1950]

a low pass teaser on a straffing run
(1) Nexa p47 - YouTube

[jwalk2c]

The Maiden flight looks fantastic. I'm still considering Nitro Vs Electric. I may go electric as this point, due to the video and flight characteristics. It'll be a tough decision to make. Nitro always sounds really cool, but cleaning is another story. Once I get the model, I'll decide the best propulsion system for me. After going through my inventory of RC, servos, esc, electric motors. I have the perfect propulsion system for this Nexa P47. So much stuff! :) (121) Nexa P 47 Thunderbolt Touch Of Texas from MotionRC Balsa Electric Warbird - YouTube

Cleaning is not that big of a deal,- baby wipes or paper towels.. Its therapeutic LOL

[jwalk2c]

Anyone? Would really like to get some info on these possible power options in this Nexa P47.

Thanks.

YS80 is what I have set aside for mine

[Ron1950]

406pilot i used the same set up on my p47 as the merry boozers used. thats the 300kv fms motor with the 1700 fms corsair 18in prop.. this set up makes the plane a bit nose heavy but power is very nice in this vid u can see it will jump off wet grass easy and in a few stall tests it breaks left and does a 1/2 turn spin so dont get it too slow on landing..this was the maiden flight
May 1, 2021 - YouTube

[Bill D]

Motion you blew it here, "really", servos surface mounted in the bottom of the wing, instead of under a hatch that is screwed in place.
Was seriously thinking of this plane as my next purchase, but hate to see exposed servos. With the amount of detail that is put into this
model aircraft, the last thing I expected was exposed servos sticking out of the bottom of the wing....To modify and hide them under a hatch,
too much work and would spoil the otherwise, pristine covering and detail scheme of this very nice looking P-47 Razorback version.

[starcop]

The Maiden flight looks fantastic. I'm still considering Nitro Vs Electric. I may go electric as this point, due to the video and flight characteristics. It'll be a tough decision to make. Nitro always sounds really cool, but cleaning is another story. Once I get the model, I'll decide the best propulsion system for me. After going through my inventory of RC, servos, esc, electric motors. I have the perfect propulsion system for this Nexa P47. So much stuff! :) (121) Nexa P 47 Thunderbolt Touch Of Texas from MotionRC Balsa Electric Warbird - YouTube

[starcop]

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 😉

Super Job! Great thread that airplane looks beautiful. Wow! I'd love to see it fly. Cheers.

[Ron1950]

dave all the nexa 60 in wing span war birds set up the same so i would think they will fly the same i have the f6f the p47 the t34 and the tiger moth all my war birds have the fms 5060 300kv motor and some have the tru turn shaft that doesent have the hex head so i could use master air screw three blade props or two blade for the t34