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The
Republic P-47 'Thunderbolt' Collection |
This model has been proven to work surprisingly well
off the slope, despite its bulky fuselage. It has been modelled in
all scales and versions, often converted from kits or plans designed for
powered flight...here are just a few examples from PSSA members over the
years.
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Steve Kemp lends scale to his P-47D
Thunderbolt converted to PSS from an unknown design originally
intended for .20 I/C power. Model was
fully restored and converted by Steve to use simple 2 channel R/C
gear for the slope. |
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Close up of Steve Kemp's P-47D
Thunderbolt.
Model spans just 34" and has an AUW of 31oz. |
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Stuart Redfern displays his
rendition of the P-47D at the Treake Cliff PSS Event in Derbyshire -
November 2003. Built from the Clive
Smalley plans, it spans just 38" and is finished unusually in an RAF
Burma scheme. |
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Phil Cooke successfully
converted the E-Flite electric ARTF model to PSS - goes well in
light lift thanks to its low weight. All
white foam construction - the motor and gearbox are removed and
replaced with a large Rx battery just behind the spinner for
balance.
Simple 2-Ch R/C controls Ailerons and
Elevator. |
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Paul Janssens own design P-47D available
to buy from the plans listing. Spans 41"
and has an AUW of 2.2lbs.
Model has a fibreglass fuselage and a fully
built up wing. Uses 2 Ch R/C for Ailerons and Elevator. |
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