XP-47J Dragged Back Out of the Hangar

Milton Shupe

Milton Shupe

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With the "heavy lifting" done on the "Grumman Five" (my parts), I have dragged this hotrod from the back of the hangar.

The project is well along with virtual cockpit making some headway.

Damian Radice had completed the primary textures for the exterior model prior to his passing but no paint kit was done yet.
So, in honor of his massive community contributions, I want to get this one completed.

As the Tracker, Trader, Tracer project allows, I will jump back into the VC on this one and work it through to completion.

Attached are the pre- and post-paint pics. Stores optional.

Since there are no available pictures (that I have found) of the cockpit, I am using the P-47M/N approach for VC appointments, scantily clad.
 
Hey Milton --

I was wondering what ever happened to this... I always see it listed on your website as "under development", or reasonable facsimile thereof. Glad to hear you're going to finish her up, the screenies look awesome.


BB686:USA-flag:
 
It is a hot rod and fun flier! It also has some flight characteristics as omitted from the A2A P47 such as dive tuck at high Mach numbers. Glad to see this one off the shelf!

T
 
fliger747 said:
It is a hot rod and fun flier! It also has some flight characteristics as omitted from the A2A P47 such as dive tuck at high Mach numbers. Glad to see this one off the shelf!

T
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You have done a great job on this one Tom. Love the FDE work you put into this one.
 
I've been anxiously waiting for this to come out for a few years.

There was an early release a few years ago where Milton gave Scrubby the model as it was back then and he did some voodoo and I still fly that periodically.

There are a few really really great modellers out there, and a frew really gracious people. Milton is both.

:guinness:
 
wbuchart said:
There was an early release a few years ago where Milton gave Scrubby the model as it was back then and he did some voodoo and I still fly that periodically.

There are a few really really great modellers out there, and a frew really gracious people. Milton is both.

:guinness:
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You are too kind my friend. :wavey: And I must say that my release is not to take anything away from Scrubby's release.

I must complete this for my friend, Damian Radice, who put so much heart, and so much time in getting his textures just right.

This will be for him.
 
Milton Shupe said:
With the "heavy lifting" done on the "Grumman Five" (my parts), I have dragged this hotrod from the back of the hangar.

The project is well along with virtual cockpit making some headway.

Damian Radice had completed the primary textures for the exterior model prior to his passing but no paint kit was done yet.
So, in honor of his massive community contributions, I want to get this one completed.

As the Tracker, Trader, Tracer project allows, I will jump back into the VC on this one and work it through to completion.

Attached are the pre- and post-paint pics. Stores optional.

Since there are no available pictures (that I have found) of the cockpit, I am using the P-47M/N approach for VC appointments, scantily clad.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qO-Np9-pIkY&feature=related
 
...not so fast!

Oxi!
Oh no! No way!...
This thread's not going anywhere, neither to page 2, 3 or any other daft arithmos.

Maybe I've still got my teeth into the Garrett TPE331 turbo grumman tracker sounds, but I get the distinct whiff of another little party going on around here, so spill the beans someone.

Please!

So what's this little gem? Where did this turn up?

Gentlemen?



XP-47J Dragged Back Out of the Hangar ? Maybe! But I'm just going to keep dragging it to the top of the threads until I get to the bottom of this ...and that could make things decidedly sticky...

Edit: Would it be too much if I could ask my friends Obio or Tom Clayton for a small dab of epoxy or cyano glue?
 
nigel richards said:
Oxi!
Oh no! No way!...
This thread's not going anywhere, neither to page 2, 3 or any other daft arithmos.

Maybe I've still got my teeth into the Garrett TPE331 turbo grumman tracker sounds, but I get the distinct whiff of another little party going on around here, so spill the beans someone.

Please!

So what's this little gem? Where did this turn up?

Gentlemen?



XP-47J Dragged Back Out of the Hangar ? Maybe! But I'm just going to keep dragging it to the top of the threads until I get to the bottom of this ...and that could make things decidedly sticky...
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Check your PM's Nigel.

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Milton Shupe said:
Since there are no available pictures (that I have found) of the cockpit, I am using the P-47M/N approach for VC appointments, scantily clad.
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Dear Uncle Milton

The internet sources say the "J" started of as a "D" like the "Chrysler-H" so panel would be D then

The XP-47J began as a November 1942 request to Republic for a high-performance version of the Thunderbolt using a lighter airframe and an uprated engine with water injection and fan cooling. Kartveli designed an aircraft fitted with a tight-cowled Pratt & Whitney R-2800-57(C) with a war emergency rating of 2,800 hp (2,090 kW), reduced armament of six 0.50 in (12.7 mm) machine guns, a new and lighter wing, and many other changes. The only XP-47J was first flown in late November 1943. When fitted with a GE CH-5 turbosupercharger, the XP-47J achieved a top speed of 505 mph (440 kn, 813 km/h) in level flight in August 1944, making it one of the fastest piston engine fighters ever built

Maybe true from its starting point date

Roland
 
There was another Experimental "Thunderbolt", the XP-72 "Superbolt". There were only 2 built and an initial order of 100 was cancelled due to costs, time constraints, and the appearance of jets near the end of the Second World War. The XP-72 was fitted with a supercharged P&W 4360 28 cylinder "corncob" engine and the "air scoop" was placed more towards the center of the fuselage. The first XP-72 was fitted with a standard 4 blade propeller and the second had a dual 3 blade contra prop. The Superbolt had a clear view cockpit and although the production model was cancelled, the plane proved to be an excellent performer during the test and demonstration flights. Aside from the clear view cockpit and placement of the air scoop, the XP-72 and the XP-47J were very similar in appearance.

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thunder100 said:
Dear Uncle Milton

The internet sources say the "J" started of as a "D" like the "Chrysler-H" so panel would be D then

The XP-47J began as a November 1942 request to Republic for a high-performance version of the Thunderbolt using a lighter airframe and an uprated engine with water injection and fan cooling. Kartveli designed an aircraft fitted with a tight-cowled Pratt & Whitney R-2800-57(C) with a war emergency rating of 2,800 hp (2,090 kW), reduced armament of six 0.50 in (12.7 mm) machine guns, a new and lighter wing, and many other changes. The only XP-47J was first flown in late November 1943. When fitted with a GE CH-5 turbosupercharger, the XP-47J achieved a top speed of 505 mph (440 kn, 813 km/h) in level flight in August 1944, making it one of the fastest piston engine fighters ever built

Maybe true from its starting point date

Roland
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You may be right sir. Going back to look at my notes and folders, it is the "D" that we are using. Thanks :)

Blackbird686 said:
There was another Experimental "Thunderbolt", the XP-72 "Superbolt". There were only 2 built and an initial order of 100 was cancelled due to costs, time constraints, and the appearance of jets near the end of the Second World War. The XP-72 was fitted with a supercharged P&W 4360 28 cylinder "corncob" engine and the "air scoop" was placed more towards the center of the fuselage. The first XP-72 was fitted with a standard 4 blade propeller and the second had a dual 3 blade contra prop. The Superbolt had a clear view cockpit and although the production model was cancelled, the plane proved to be an excellent performer during the test and demonstration flights. Aside from the clear view cockpit and placement of the air scoop, the XP-72 and the XP-47J were very similar in appearance.

BB686:USA-flag:
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BB, the XP72 was actually started (by me) prior to doing the xp47j. Attached is proof positive :)
The first of the two had a single prop as Aero-Products did not have the contra-rotating prop assembly ready for the first tests.

And if you are interested, Wings of Power has a XP-72 Thunderbolt payware version. Looks very sweet!
 
Yessiree.... I have the WoP P-47 Pack and it has the XP-72 included. When I read that you were bringing the XP-47J out of mothballs, I had to get the trusty ol' "Superbolt" out of the hanger and go for a few T&G's. It's a sweet flyer, heavy and fast!

Having the XP-47J will be a nice complement to the XP-72. :ernae:

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