Good job of getting a lot of little details done well. They sure fly better when they are put together in a more 'true' manner. I am thinking that this will handle so well that you will have lots of great landings - and not have to worry about her flipping over. ( We can hope! ) I am looking forward to your flight video!
Thanks buddy. I'm hoping to maiden soon.. Many folks have said its a spectacular plane.. So, I'm really looking forward to putting her through the paces.
Excellent build vid Will. This one requires a bit more modeling than some PNP's for sure, but man is it worth it. I can't wait to hear what you think of flying it. Such an excellent flyer.
That's an awesome bird! I have the same plane and I am going to maiden her in the morning! I will come back tomorrow and let you know how it went. Maybe I can get the wife to take a video or some pictures! Until then have a good night and be back tomorrow.
Yep, I'm not sure what I'm going to do with these bullet connectors.. I did remove the connector from the fuse as others did. But, I have a mess of MPX connectors, so I may go that route. My Tigercat runs perfect on MPX.. Thanks Mikey...
I just unpacked mine today and looked through everything and looks good. I would like to put a Spek 630 rx in there but not sure if I should completely bypass the FMS reflex system so I can use as3x and safe or if I can leave the refelex in and still use the 630 for as3x and safe somehow. Loved the other tips you gave out in the build especially the rudder rod to help stop the tail crush . Cheers Bob
Bob, If you want to use the AR630 and Spektrum gyro, I'd rip out the reflex system and route all those servo cables into the 630. No need to have that Reflex in there making things more complex than they need to be. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment. - Will
I think it's time for FMS to start updating most of their models to newer versions. I consider FMS is one of the best in foam RC airplanes, their newer versions are very easy to install using wireless / plugin wings ..etc. But surprised that this P-47 seems to be still not updated.
I agree. The newer planes with quick connects, updated foam, better electronics are great. They are slowing working through their planes, but the P-47 is still selling well. Thus, they keep the money machine turning.. Myself and others who promote/test their planes have given feedback on several planes. I hope they listen. The new Ranger V2 is a result of feedback from the field. They've also made updates, but didn't update the name to "V2 or V3" they just have the improvements in the latest release... Thanks for your comments. I'll remind FMS about some of these things.. - Will
Really good advice nice looking p-47 I have the e-flite oP-47.are the wing screws big enough so I might not lose them for transportation this size would not fit in my vehicle fully assembled good video ☺👍👍👍
I'm no expert on these topics, but HH mentioned to pull the blk wire if I'm powering the RX with the ESC (BEC). Something about a grounding issue.. I've only used the red wire since.. Works great for me..
@@SteffenRC I am using the same as it’s coming from the factory (black and red wires), I also power the RX through the ESC, and it works perfectly. I never used BEC, so I don’t know how it works. thanks a lot. 👌
I flew my Tigercat on the old connectors for a while.. Then one day, the left wing didn't respond on my preflight test.. So, replace them. I'm a little gun shy of them.
What are you putting di electric grease on? You do know that kills electric signals [hence the name] I could see if if signals were getting out, or keeping it in, but if you put directly on to prongs you are definitely going to have a problem.
I applied a minute film on the prongs.. I've not heard that is kills and electrical signal.. I guess I need to do some research on this.. I've used this on automotive connections for years without issues.. I'll dig into this.. Thanks for the heads up.. Will
I really liked your idea to strengthen the rudder! Thank You for that!! 😎👍
Glad it was helpful. Its a wonderful plane. One of my favorites.
Good job of getting a lot of little details done well. They sure fly better when they are put together in a more 'true' manner. I am thinking that this will handle so well that you will have lots of great landings - and not have to worry about her flipping over. ( We can hope! ) I am looking forward to your flight video!
Thanks buddy. I'm hoping to maiden soon.. Many folks have said its a spectacular plane.. So, I'm really looking forward to putting her through the paces.
Carbon rod in rudder pretty cool trick...🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌😎😎
Rudder !!!!
Ah i see .
One more american enjoying the hobby. Thanks for making these videos they are helping lots of new RC pilot out there.
Thanks.. I've learned the hard way. Funny, now that I've done this mod, I'm sure I'll never flip her over.. :-)
Thanks Alex, that means a lot. - Will
Outstanding shipmate. Press on. USS Kitty Hawk CV-63. Jan 1980 to July 1983. RC er for life.
Appreciate it..
Excellent build vid Will. This one requires a bit more modeling than some PNP's for sure, but man is it worth it. I can't wait to hear what you think of flying it. Such an excellent flyer.
Thanks Adam. I'm chomping at the bit to get her in the air... Such a good looking plane.
That's an awesome bird! I have the same plane and I am going to maiden her in the morning! I will come back tomorrow and let you know how it went. Maybe I can get the wife to take a video or some pictures! Until then have a good night and be back tomorrow.
Hope your maiden was great and uneventful. The weather in STL continues to look bad.. Not sure when the heck I'm gonna get out to maiden.. Ugggggg
The newer Tigercat has different wing plugs and no issues with them. I had the silver version and made my own connectors as I did on my FMS P-47
Yep, I'm not sure what I'm going to do with these bullet connectors.. I did remove the connector from the fuse as others did. But, I have a mess of MPX connectors, so I may go that route. My Tigercat runs perfect on MPX.. Thanks Mikey...
Great video with a lot of great info!
Thanks.. Appreciate you watching and commenting.. Means alot...
I just unpacked mine today and looked through everything and looks good. I would like to put a Spek 630 rx in there but not sure if I should completely bypass the FMS reflex system so I can use as3x and safe or if I can leave the refelex in and still use the 630 for as3x and safe somehow.
Loved the other tips you gave out in the build especially the rudder rod to help stop the tail crush .
Cheers
Bob
Bob, If you want to use the AR630 and Spektrum gyro, I'd rip out the reflex system and route all those servo cables into the 630. No need to have that Reflex in there making things more complex than they need to be. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment. - Will
Thanks Will for the good advice
Cool plane, love the prop!
Ross the prop loves you too....
I think it's time for FMS to start updating most of their models to newer versions. I consider FMS is one of the best in foam RC airplanes, their newer versions are very easy to install using wireless / plugin wings ..etc. But surprised that this P-47 seems to be still not updated.
I agree. The newer planes with quick connects, updated foam, better electronics are great. They are slowing working through their planes, but the P-47 is still selling well. Thus, they keep the money machine turning.. Myself and others who promote/test their planes have given feedback on several planes. I hope they listen. The new Ranger V2 is a result of feedback from the field. They've also made updates, but didn't update the name to "V2 or V3" they just have the improvements in the latest release... Thanks for your comments. I'll remind FMS about some of these things.. - Will
@@SteffenRC 👌 great
Really good advice nice looking p-47 I have the e-flite oP-47.are the wing screws big enough so I might not lose them for transportation this size would not fit in my vehicle fully assembled good video ☺👍👍👍
I put my screws in a small ziplock and keep it in the battery compartment. Also, a few extras in my field kit.
Ok thanks looks like a upgrade☺ from my e-flite P-47@@SteffenRC
Thanks for sharing, why there is no black wire in the voltage cable. I have the same but they come in 2 wires black and red. Thanks
I'm no expert on these topics, but HH mentioned to pull the blk wire if I'm powering the RX with the ESC (BEC). Something about a grounding issue.. I've only used the red wire since.. Works great for me..
@@SteffenRC I am using the same as it’s coming from the factory (black and red wires), I also power the RX through the ESC, and it works perfectly. I never used BEC, so I don’t know how it works. thanks a lot. 👌
Have yet to have those tyype post connectors fail on me from FMS so far
I flew my Tigercat on the old connectors for a while.. Then one day, the left wing didn't respond on my preflight test.. So, replace them. I'm a little gun shy of them.
@@SteffenRC Always better to be safe than sorry on a large beautiful warbird like that thing Steffen
What are you putting di electric grease on? You do know that kills electric signals [hence the name] I could see if if signals were getting out, or keeping it in, but if you put directly on to prongs you are definitely going to have a problem.
I applied a minute film on the prongs.. I've not heard that is kills and electrical signal.. I guess I need to do some research on this.. I've used this on automotive connections for years without issues.. I'll dig into this.. Thanks for the heads up.. Will
I wouldn't actually say you needed it Will.
Of all people, You'd understand the NEED to get/have more planes... 🙂
@@SteffenRC well you have me there but I did say I’d sell you my 17mm P-47. I’d say mines bigger than yours.
I like jugs, subbd, nice channel.
Thanks John.. Many of us like Jugs.. (Oh this could get me de-moneized....).
OKAY... this model is NOT enormous. Further more, it's from China. Moreover, it is a foam airplane. Get serious. Stop all the BS.
Thanks for your comments…
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Somebody needs to relax a bit.