Black Horse P-47 Thunderbolt 60cc?
#301
Landing gear. I must of crossed a black cat or something as I’ve had nothing but problems with Phoenix/Black Horse retract actuators (motors)
I went through 4 on my Corsair and now 2 on the P47. I’ve replaced them with Phoenix motors again but one is acting up.
So, I’ve ordered JP Hobby ER-150s and a JP Hobby controller as well. These are way better and smoother operation than the supplied ones.
Will post some pics as soon as they arrive.
I went through 4 on my Corsair and now 2 on the P47. I’ve replaced them with Phoenix motors again but one is acting up.
So, I’ve ordered JP Hobby ER-150s and a JP Hobby controller as well. These are way better and smoother operation than the supplied ones.
Will post some pics as soon as they arrive.
getting expensive to replace
#302
Thread Starter
What size packs did you use? Did you have to add and lead for CG?
#303
Day ago I repainted the pilot bust and put the pilot back into P47 cockpit. He looks very big to me, what do you think? Also noticed his 8th AF badge, so it would be difficult to find some nice paint scheme. Only dark blue 61st FS or blue 63rd FS. Not sure how about 62nd FS D-30 or M paint schemes.
#306
What brand pilot busts? Looks like two different ones. Both look good to me and I don't think they look too large. They are well positioned. I hate to see people put their pilots all leaned back against the headrest like they are going to take a nap.
Last edited by LtMash1A; 06-30-2022 at 05:07 PM.
#307
In attached pictures you can see real Jug to compare size of the pilots in their office.
#309
Landing gear. I must of crossed a black cat or something as I’ve had nothing but problems with Phoenix/Black Horse retract actuators (motors)
I went through 4 on my Corsair and now 2 on the P47. I’ve replaced them with Phoenix motors again but one is acting up.
So, I’ve ordered JP Hobby ER-150s and a JP Hobby controller as well. These are way better and smoother operation than the supplied ones.
Will post some pics as soon as they arrive.
I went through 4 on my Corsair and now 2 on the P47. I’ve replaced them with Phoenix motors again but one is acting up.
So, I’ve ordered JP Hobby ER-150s and a JP Hobby controller as well. These are way better and smoother operation than the supplied ones.
Will post some pics as soon as they arrive.
#310
I don't know why they bother with the holes in the sheeting. It's just more work for them and us, if you want to fiberglass and paint a different scheme.
On a 24lb plane all the holes they cut probably don't add up to more than an ounce or two.
On a 24lb plane all the holes they cut probably don't add up to more than an ounce or two.
#313
The RAL color is not the perfect, but hard to copy Republic factory line colors. I have only several pictures, but I would say, that the cockpit looks much better now.
Also I used P47 mixture quadrant in my P47. The P51 mixture was not good to me.
Later I may add also the cowl flaps controller, what do you think, would it be good detail in the cockpit?
Last edited by Prekin; 07-12-2022 at 10:50 AM.
#314
Another shot bubble top cockpit. Very clear to see, different green paint on the map case then on the rest of cockpit. Probably the first P47 cockpit with black painted seat.
K-14 gunsight above the instrument panel.
K-14 gunsight above the instrument panel.
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Maschar (07-13-2022)
#315
One of the attached picture shows restored cockpit.
#316
Saito FG73r5
Looks like the Saito FG73r5 will fit, mind you I will be using an extension on my shaft but it could probably just fit without...
Engine pushed forward into the cowling as much as it goes..
Puuuuurfect fit
Engine pushed forward into the cowling as much as it goes..
Puuuuurfect fit
#318
#320
I had no luck with the tailgear and the gear door setup with the included pushrods, so i just used a couple of springs instead. Now the doors sit more correctly and work flawlessly.
Last edited by flypilot; 07-15-2022 at 08:05 AM.
#321
I'm on the final stage of the plane and realize that my tailgear moves opposite of my mains, is there any way to reverse this? Just switch the polarity of the connector at the box? Just afraid to toast the motor if that is not possible, any tips appreciated 👍
#323