Foamboard P-47 Thunderbolt

[Niez13]

Will you be posting plans for the C-47 soon I would love to build one

Unfortunately no, because it was a bit sketchy building it so I need to go back and rearrange a few things.

 

[Niez13]

Wow that's great! Are you using powerpods on the set up?

I used F pack Motors on a 3s 850 mah. I think I'm gonna switch it to a A pack though.

 

[Niez13]

Here are the plans for my P-47! Sorry for the wait, it was just tough making everything fit right. If you have any questions along with the build I would be happy to help. There will be full size plans coming soon.

 

[Niez13]

Here are the plans for my P-47! Sorry for the wait, it was just tough making everything fit right. If you have any questions along with the build I would be happy to help. There will be full size plans coming soon.

Here are the full size plans.

 

[Jaxx]

Here are the full size plans.

Niez13,

Does Illustrator give you the option to save this file as a PDF? I believe PDFs would work best for most people.

 

[Niez13]

Niez13,

Does illustrator give you the option to save this file as a PDF? I believe PDFs would work best for most people.

I will fix that right now. I forgot about that.

 

[Niez13]

Here are the PDF plans of my P-47.

 

[Jaxx]

Here are the PDF plans of my P-47.

Thanks for the quick response! Just a heads-up, some of your other plans were posted in the Illustrator file format as well. I convert them to PDF with Inkscape (because I send the full-size plans to a print shop), but not everyone has an application that will read them in the Illustrator format. Thanks again for the great designs!

 

[Niez13]

Thanks for the quick response! Just a heads-up, some of your other plans were posted in the Illustrator file format as well. I convert them to PDF with Inkscape (because I send the full-size plans to a print shop), but not everyone has an application that will read them in the Illustrator format. Thanks again for the great designs!

Thank you for letting me know that for future planes and going back and converting them to PDF’s. Not sure when but I will change it as well.

 

[Jaxx]

Thank you for letting me know that for future planes and going back and converting them to PDF’s. Not sure when but I will change it as well.

Happy to help!

 

[FoamyDM]

Great work! Don't forget to put the plan link on the first post for ease of consumption.
This looks soooo good.

 

[BATTLEAXE]

Currently editing a build video for my P-47 Bubbletop/Razorback. Sorry for the wait, I've just been working on stuff for Flitefest like a C-47 that can drop paratroopers and painting the FW190 and Hellcat. Here are some photos of both the C-47 and Razorback.
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Both these planes look sharp my friend... big fan of the razorback. Keep up the good work

 

[Niez13]

Both these planes look sharp my friend... big fan of the razorback. Keep up the good work

Thanks!

 

[Marcoza60]

I like it, I like it, I like it is beautiful, I will try to build it but without a video I see it difficult, thanks for existing

 

[Marcoza60]

hello, I'm building it, would you have photos that can help me? the battery where it goes? thank you

 

[Niez13]

hello, I'm building it, would you have photos that can help me? the battery where it goes? thank you

Here are some photos that I hope answer your questions. The battery sits/slides inside the power pod and that goes for the old or new version of the power pod. Now I am in the process of creating a build video for it so I'm not sure if you want to wait for that or not. All I need to do is just record the maiden at Edgewater this Monday (8/5), edit the tape, then release the video.

 

[Marcoza60]

Here are some photos that I hope answer your questions. The battery sits/slides inside the power pod and that goes for the old or new version of the power pod. Now I am in the process of creating a build video for it so I'm not sure if you want to wait for that or not. All I need to do is just record the maiden at Edgewater this Monday (8/5), edit the tape, then release the video.
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thank you, now I understand, you are a great man

 

[ZOHIO]

Just a suggestion on the wing Leading edge!
I have not as yet built the FT corsair but have played with FB wings without the wing folds.
First possible solution is to use clear packing tape and stretch it over the LE crushing the foam and giving a more rounded LE. It takes a bit of practice.
Second is to glue a strip of FB along the LE. paper removed on the outer surface and paper against the wing LE. You then sand down the foam of the added strip to give a more rounded LE. The paper seals and protects the exposed edges of the wing pieces.
Finally you can use a strip of Balsa or similar material glued to the wing LE and sand it to form a smooth and rounded LE.

The weight added is very little and all methods mentioned seal the LE of the wings to protect from water, and delamination in the long term!

Just a suggestion!

Have fun!

I’ve also seen some folks hot glue on dowels or even the infamous bbq-skewers on the LE. It’s a simple way to get a nice round LE and is super cheap!

 

[balsa basher]

Are the plans you posted (the ones that are numbered pages 1-25 ready to be printed or do I need to chose the tiling option in adobe?
Thanks!

 

[Niez13]

Are the plans you posted (the ones that are numbered pages 1-25 ready to be printed or do I need to chose the tiling option in adobe?
Thanks!

I am 99.9% positive that yes, you do need to tile it.