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Flyboone
Sep 10, 2008, 11:12 AM
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ALF217 Alfa Model P-47 "Thunderbolt" ARF

32-3/4" wingspan, 28" long, 192 sq. in. wing area, 16 oz. flying weight. All the great flying character that you have come to expect from Alfa, now with flaps and retractable landing gear included with the model (a $27.00 value). The wing has landing gear mounts pre-installed and the landing gear wheel wells molded in. The ailerons, flaps, elevators and rudder are pre-hinged. The model is designed for advanced modelers who have some experience building and flying Alfa models. The P-47 can be flown off of, and landed on, smooth surfaces. On days with stronger winds and gusty conditions, it is always safer to land on grass on the airplane's belly. Even in this case, the wing is placed high enough so that flaps can be used to slow the model's groundspeed and improve its stall behavior. The model has wide landing gear for great ground handling. The flaps really extend the range of flight speeds; with full flaps landings are incredibly slow and solid. For scale speed on the landing gear retraction, add our Servo Slowdown Module NFSD1. Airplane includes waterslide decals for 5 different models. 6 channel radio (minimum) required with 5 micro servos. Functions are: Ailerons, Elevator, Rudder, Flaps, Landing Gear and Throttle.

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Use this thread to discuss any and all things related to P-47 "Thunderbolt" with Retracts and Flaps!

finchkid24
Sep 10, 2008, 03:20 PM
I like it. Its wingspan is a little small for my liking and the price is a little steep. I probably won't be biting on this one.

CorsairJock
Dec 28, 2008, 08:43 AM
................ Airplane includes waterslide decals for 5 different models...................!

I sure would like to know what those decals look like/ would like to know what the finishing options are.

pda4you
Dec 28, 2008, 10:11 AM
Here is one of the options "Saucy Suzie"..... :)

E-Zone review coming as soon as these 30+mph winds die down and I get some video..

Mike

pda4you
Feb 03, 2009, 10:55 AM
Check out the review - a fantastic little plane....still LOVE it...

http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?p=10942948

Mike

Tommy D
Feb 05, 2009, 04:23 PM
A great question was recently raised. Will the new retract wing fit/work on the Razorback version of the P-47?

Thanks!

Tommy D

pda4you
Feb 05, 2009, 04:52 PM
Excellent question - not sure...but my GUESS would be yes.... :)

HL could find out....give them a shout.

Mike

HuffDaddy
Feb 13, 2009, 11:43 PM
is this P-47 "Thunderbolt" made of foam or balsa?

-Mark

pda4you
Feb 14, 2009, 09:26 AM
Foam ....

hotwood
Mar 03, 2009, 08:17 PM
has anyone put great planes rimfire motor in this im looking to buy this but im wondering if this set up would be enough
Motor combo (http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXRNF8&P=SM)

pda4you
Mar 03, 2009, 09:01 PM
hotwood I think that setup uses too large a motor/esc and battery for this plane.

With the flaps and retracts you need a light power system... I really like the AXI motors but if budget is an issue there are other options as well.....

hotwood
Mar 03, 2009, 09:12 PM
thx thats exactly the help i wanted what do u recomend because is the AXI motor setup is "tough to beat" then ill buy it

pda4you
Mar 03, 2009, 09:32 PM
thx thats exactly the help i wanted what do u recomend because is the AXI motor setup is "tough to beat" then ill buy it

Good choice - the AXI's are not the cheapest but they are VERY high quality. The 2208 motors are the ticket. See my review listed in the post above!

Mike