Official FMS 1500mm P-47D Razorback Thread

[davegee]

Really got a big SUPRISE tonight. Although tracking said it was to be delivered the 5 my wife said a package arrived tonight and lo and behold a box that says P-47. No damage to box so just have to wait till X-MAS morning.

That's going to be Real Torture longingly looking at that box under the tree, knowing you have over 3 weeks before you can open it!! Hang in there!!

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[jetfool]

Yeah, Torcher!
Just looking at the box and being 1500 size it looks like it is in the same visual as my corsair. Everything I have read says it is a big model, we shall see. Come on X-MAS morn.
Rex

[davegee]

Yeah, Torcher!
Just looking at the box and being 1500 size it looks like it is in the same visual as my corsair. Everything I have read says it is a big model, we shall see. Come on X-MAS morn.
Rex

Yes, the P-47 is a big plane, a bit bigger than the Corsair was, and heavier. The N model Jug used in the last months of WWII out of Ie Shema Japan could weigh up to 20,000 pounds!
For the model, when you compare the 1/8 scale Flightline Corsair and about 1/8.4 scale FMS P-47 next to each other,the P-47 is slightly smaller. I don't know what kind of vehicle you use to get to the field, but in my Honda Ridgeline truck, I can easily get my Corsair or P-47 in one piece into the bed of the truck under the tonneau cover. To the extent possible, if you can keep the P-47 in once piece or no more than removing one wing, I think that is better. I'm on one hand impressed that it is a snap fit to put the wings on the P-47, but I have had some issues with those electrical plugs to connect the wing with the fuse. Since I can fit my plane in the car without taking it apart, I think I haven't had many issues along those lines all these years.

[jetfool]

Davegee,
I usually haul my FW-190 and Tigercat assembled in the back of truck(Chevy Z-71) with tonneau cover, both supported by cheap$ Harber Freight moving blankets. So far no damage. Plan to keep the P-47 assembled also. Maybe find a used 6x10 Trailor next yr.

Elbee,
ONLY 21? I'll make it, plenty of planes and batteries to winterize till then. Cold spell here - mid 20s

You guys make these long cold days enjoyable reading

Best Regards, Rex

[davegee]

Davegee,
I usually haul my FW-190 and Tigercat assembled in the back of truck(Chevy Z-71) with tonneau cover, both supported by cheap$ Harber Freight moving blankets. So far no damage. Plan to keep the P-47 assembled also. Maybe find a used 6x10 Trailor next yr.

Elbee,
ONLY 21? I'll make it, plenty of planes and batteries to winterize till then. Cold spell here - mid 20s

You guys make these long cold days enjoyable reading

Best Regards, Rex

Hi Rex: should work fine with your transport to/from the field. I used to have a Honda sedan years ago. Had to take apart and "shoehorn" my planes into the car, and reassenble them at the field for flying. Rinse and repeat. Glad I have a truck, besides, I think it is a "required" item for life in Wyoming!

Soon, it will only be 20 days to Christmas!

Cheers

Davegee

[Grossman56]

You got that right Dave, time to park the Teslas for the Winter, yes there are a few, along with Corvettes and such out here in Wyoming, they don't handle two to three feet of snow too well.
Personally, I hate taking airplanes apart. In the case of my Tigercat, she had several (and I mean several) coats of clear Spar Urethane at the wing joints and would have done more damage than I cared to do. 1600mm planes fit slightly sideways in the back of my Silverado, so I can get one in the back and a 1200-1400mm airplane in the back seat (crew cab) as well as radio, tool box and battery box. Occasionally I can get a 1200 and a 1400 in the box and another in the back seat, heck I've even taken the RV8 (which has the wings off unless she's flying) in the back seat and it JUST fits! She who exceeds my rank wouldn't be too happy with another trailer to park and insure, so as Clint Eastwood once said, "A man's got to know his limitations"

Grossman56
(Dangerous Dan)

[davegee]

You got that right Dave, time to park the Teslas for the Winter, yes there are a few, along with Corvettes and such out here in Wyoming, they don't handle two to three feet of snow too well.
Personally, I hate taking airplanes apart. In the case of my Tigercat, she had several (and I mean several) coats of clear Spar Urethane at the wing joints and would have done more damage than I cared to do. 1600mm planes fit slightly sideways in the back of my Silverado, so I can get one in the back and a 1200-1400mm airplane in the back seat (crew cab) as well as radio, tool box and battery box. Occasionally I can get a 1200 and a 1400 in the box and another in the back seat, heck I've even taken the RV8 (which has the wings off unless she's flying) in the back seat and it JUST fits! She who exceeds my rank wouldn't be too happy with another trailer to park and insure, so as Clint Eastwood once said, "A man's got to know his limitations"

Grossman56
(Dangerous Dan)

Truer words were never spoken!!!

Davegee

[jetfool]

Your kill/in me Elbee! Love it Reading

every forum and post and u-toob I can find on FMS P-47 Big box sitting in open view is calling me

[jetfool]

Davegee,
I read where some guys have added a small carbon tube down the top of stab to prevent roll over damage. Have you installed any?
Are you using the stock wheels or install the Robarts? I have 31/2" Robarts to install.

Did you use sandable primer or just plain primer?

Best Regards, Rex

[davegee]

Hi Rex: I have not added a tube like carbon fiber into the vertical stab, but it sounds like a good idea. If you prang the airplane and it flips over, if the vertical stab gets crushed, you pretty much have to order a new fuse which is about $100.

I have Robarts installed on all three of my jugs, my Corsair, and my EFlite P-51s. They all work great, especially on the P-51s, over the OEM tires, which were Awful!

I’ve tried various primers on my planes. I do a litttle wet sanding but careful not to go too deep and damage the foam structure. I usually use Krylon spray primers on the planes.

cheers

davegee

[jetfool]

YEAH! YEAH! YEAH! Your the Best, Elbee


Any surprise planes under your tree?

My little Stearman arrives today so tomorrow I can open (my Birthday) and fly at HS Gym Sunday


Best Regards, Rex

[jetfool]

Elbee,
I dreamt last night of un-boxing and caressing every part of this beautiful plane and imaging flying her into the sky when suddenly my wife speaks and says quit making airplane noises but keep flying. LOL

Best Regards, Rex

[jetfool]

A long, long time ago I might have thought I was but those days are FAR, FAR, AWAY.

You're really enjoying this aren't you!

Collecting wheels, receiver, etc., cleaning shop and getting ready.

Old song "Anticipation"
going thru my head.

Best Regards, Rex

[davegee]

A long, long time ago I might have thought I was but those days are FAR, FAR, AWAY.

You're really enjoying this aren't you!

Collecting wheels, receiver, etc., cleaning shop and getting ready.

Old song "Anticipation"
going thru my head.

Best Regards, Rex

By the time you get to actual Christmas Day, you're going to rip that airplane out of its box!! HA!

Patience is a virtue, so they say.

Cheers

Davegee

[davegee]

Hi Rex: I just found this on my computer during a search. It comes from 2007 and is from a 8th Air Force newsletter from the Mighty Eighth Air Force Museum in Pooler (near Savannah) Georgia. A good friend of mine who flew B-24s and then P-51s in WWII must have sent it in and they published it back then. This was one of my favorites, Hairless Joe, a carbon fiber kit from a company called Aerotech about 2003. I flew it in many contests, and even brought it over to England with my wife and flew it off the old airfield's main runway as part of a big WWII air show and celebration in 2004. It has been on display at the Kalamazoo Air Zoo since about 2005 or so.

Here is a link to the newsletter: https://www.8thafhs.org/wp-content/u...4/2007-6RD.pdf

Here is another link to an article about the plane: https://viewer.joomag.com/scale-avia...1418680397/p28

If they ever come out with a decent foamie of this airplane (bubbletop) I'm going to be all over that!

Cheers

Davegee

[jetfool]

Davegee,
Great articles on the 8th Air Force.
Your article on the models is fantastic.

Would be nice if FL would offer a 1600 P-47 bubble top. I would love to do the P-47M of Capt. Lanowski of the 56th group. I believe this is your model in the museum in Florida.

Best Regards, Rex

[davegee]

Davegee,
Great articles on the 8th Air Force.
Your article on the models is fantastic.

Would be nice if FL would offer a 1600 P-47 bubble top. I would love to do the P-47M of Capt. Lanowski of the 56th group. I believe this is your model in the museum in Florida.

Best Regards, Rex

Thanks, Rex. We can always hope for the 1600mm bubble top!

The plane in Titusville is a P-47M, however it is one from the 63rd FS, 56th FG, called Fire Ball. It was flown by a Lt. Philip Kuhn. He scored one kill before the end of the war since the M models arrived so late in the war and they had so many mechanical problems with them for a while.

However, I do have a plane that was modeled in the colors of one of Lanny Lanowski's airplanes while with the RAF before transferring to the 56th FG in 1944. It is a Flightline Spitfire that I have had for about 7+ years. Still flies great, flew it again last week. I know Lanny's son, Krys, who lives in England. I did it as a tribute to his dad. You can see the Polish checkered logo on the front left of the cowl.



Cheers
Davegee

[jetfool]

Elbee,

I'd be forgetting all about it if it wasn't for you reminding me. You Clever DOG

In the meantime, I am building a Wing Pro-Series Hellcat I bought in the 90s. Light weight and going to be electric with a 3- blade prop. Do you think the FL B-25 motor and prop would be a good combo? Wingspan is 611/2", 1/8 scale, FL Corsair retracts will fit right in. 1- 4s batt.

Anyone have thoughts on this plane?

Until tomorrow, ELbee

Best Regards, Rex

[jetfool]

Great picture, Elbee.

Looking forward to doing a new paint/ weathering on this and added scale details. Hope I can do it justice.

Wife thinks I'm crazy carrying a big box around the house making airplane noises. What does she know! HA!

Best Regards, Rex

[Elbee]

If you look carefully, you'll see that your Crew Chief added some personalisations. (LOL)

[f4u ausie]

Elbee,

I'd be forgetting all about it if it wasn't for you reminding me. You Clever DOG

In the meantime, I am building a Wing Pro-Series Hellcat I bought in the 90s. Light weight and going to be electric with a 3- blade prop. Do you think the FL B-25 motor and prop would be a good combo? Wingspan is 611/2", 1/8 scale, FL Corsair retracts will fit right in. 1- 4s batt.

Anyone have thoughts on this plane?

Until tomorrow, ELbee

Best Regards, Rex

Jetfool im of the opinion that the hellcat is way under represented,, its a p47 thread , but wondered if u might post couple pics thanx in hope... oh and in the southern hemisphere its ONE DAY LESS till christmas have fun