Thought some people may enjoy seeing some photos of my completed Top Flite P47 model. Something I was doing before I got into FPV. It took 5 years on and off to build, and isn't exactly the normal type of plane shown on this site - but may be of interest to some. It is my first kit build and heavily modified from the original, with many scale details added inlcuding:
- Electric convertion
- Razorback to bubbletop converstion
- Retracts moved to the scale location
- Scale retract doors designed and made
- Retractable tailwheel
- Glassed and fully panel lined and riveted to scale locations
- Working drop tank release
It hasn't flown yet, as I am waiting until I finish my thesis before I reward (or possibly punish) myself with the maiden.
The build thread is here is anyone wants to see the detail. Pictures below...
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I did a very detailed build log so you can see every step of the process, including finishing and painting.
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My initial comment (I'll stick to it:)) was going to be "What great detail".
After seeing that most previous posters commented something along those line, I started think, Ok, what to say then?
But this is the core to what makes this extraordinary; great eye for detail and very well executed!!
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And if you dare: Please share a video of the maiden when the time is there.
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Hey I needed plans of the same, could you scan and share them with me. Thanks
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Aly here again, I have bought myself a top flite P47 60 size, and plan to make the same scheme. Now that I have finished my stab and elevator and now working on the fuse, man I must admire your patience and skill. This is one awesome work you have produced.
Amazing job mate.
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