Foamboard P-47 Thunderbolt

Focstro

Junior Member
I thought I'd try some of John Overstreet's techniques and make this P-47. I tried to make this P-47 where if you can build the FT Corsair, you can build this. I used different techniques for putting formers on by using a Flite test style box to hold the formers. I found this to be much easier when building it. I still need to do some final touches on perfecting the center of gravity. It has a 42 inch wingspan and is swappable. I flew it on a 9 inch propeller, however I would recommend using the Flite Test Radials and a 10 inch propeller. The plans are complete but not finalized. I will finalize them before I put them out the the community.
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wooooowww :love::love:
 
I have been wanting to see something like this done for so long. If you have any plans of be happy to do a beta build for ya! I love the challenge and am pretty good at problem solving.
 

Niez13

Elite member
I have been wanting to see something like this done for so long. If you have any plans of be happy to do a beta build for ya! I love the challenge and am pretty good at problem solving.
I am currently working on a razorback version so once I'm done, I'll release them and send them your way.
 

Niez13

Elite member
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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Niez13

Elite member
Any flight characteristic changes between the razorback and the bubble top or purely cosmetic?
Well I don't really know yet because I have not done the maiden yet. I could see it tracking even better than it already does because of the razorback but I will find out at the maiden!