While waiting for the Hysol…

I decided to dive into the Easytiger P-47 ARF. Mostly finished, but will have to wait a bit because I was sent the wrong retracts (too big to fit).
Decided to use the same Saito 1.25 that was in the Cub for power. With the exception of the retracts, I think everything else is just about flight ready.

Here’s a comparison shot of 2 fuselages side-by-side. The back side of the vertical fins are lined up so you see the difference. Also, note that the Yellow fuselage does not have the cowl attached. that would add another 8 inches or so.

Here’s a comparison of the 2 wings.

Tail surfaces servo tray installed.

Figured out the location of the elevator and rudder servos, and designed a tray for them this morning.

They’re mounted to the underside of the cockpit tub.

Tailwheel retract mounted.

Nothing spectacular here, but the tailwheel retract is mounted. Also took the time to spray a bit of clear over the internal wood as it will be exposed to exhaust from time to time.

Also took the time to paint the inside of the main-gear wells and the trailing edge of the wing.

Cockpit tub is in.

It took a bit of heat-warping of the tub to get the sides straight, but it’s all done now and curing as I write this.

Tail surfaces.

Just finished the final work on the tail surfaces. The control arms are added and all is hidden nicely from the outside.

Also, took the time to paint the trailing surfaces of the vertical fin and stab (where the hinges go) to match the green zinc chromate of the full scale.