I've thought about it. I'll work on this after SEFF.
Completed the Hatch riveting and a couple of other small details.
The stock wing bolts... yeah, they leave something to be desired. Trusty nylon bolts from Lowe's cut to length work much better.
Programming of the control throws is done along with some basic expo. I setup high rates and I can add some low rates later.
The fuselage cradle is basically done. 3/4" scrap foam I had laying around. I constructed the box using gorilla glue and made cutout templates from remnants of the reference printout. I then transferred the shape to the foam and cut the recesses for the fuselage to sit. I used tome automotive double sided tape to adhere some foam pipe insulation to the cradle and covered them with pieces of microfiber cloth. I used 3M Super 90 (strong hold) to tack the edges onto the cradle. No glue where the airplane would sit. I don't want any residue to bleed through and get on the aircraft. I then put the hook side of some velcro on the bottom. This stuff will stick to most car carpets and will help prevent the cradle from sliding around. Loop strips were applied to the sides for straps. When the fuselage is in the cradle, some smaller pieces of microfiber cloth go over the fuselage and the straps hold it in strong. I need to create a storage box inside the base for the bombs, fuel tanks, and spare parts specific to this airplane. I'll use foamboard and hot glue for that. I need to cut a couple of recesses into the sides to clear a bit of room for the inner gear door flaps. This will allow me to assemble the airplane in the cradle, put the gear down, and then remove it without things being too awkward.
I did a weight and CG check so I'll run that down next. With my X2 3S 5800mAh packs (series) and a 3S 2200mAh graphene pack for the sound module, the CG sits RIGHT AT the aft CG location. I'll likely throw in another smallish 3S pack for a little ballast to make her more nose-heavy on maiden. So, all that planning of weight up front for the sound module and dummy motor along with the addition of the OCWG and additional internal sound board beneath the battery tray... yes, it really does offset the weight of the aluminum on the tail. The AUW with the batteries is 15.2 pounds. She is a heavy warbird after all but I want to point something out. The recommended max weight from Hangar 9 is 13 pounds. So, I'm over by 2.2 pounds. Keep in mind that the Top FLite Corsair I built last year was overweight by 3 POUNDS with a smaller wing span and wing area. Let's compare wing loading:
TF Corsair: 42.8 oz/sq.ft. or 19.4 cube loading (max 14.2 recommended)
H9 P-47: 42.4 oz/sq.ft. or 17.1 cube loading (max 15.1 recommended)
Given how well the Corsair flew, I have absolutely no concern about the weight of this aircraft. Yes, my stall speed will be higher. Given the good habits of P-47s in general, I'm really not worried about this one getting off the ground.
