JC's Planes and Projects

 

My proposed scheme of Francis "Gabby" Gabreski's Jug.

Top Flite Giant P-47 Thunderbolt

Note:  The big Jug is back on the building board!  I am applying panel lines, hatches, and rivets.  I will post more as soon as I start painting.

This page will be in a "diary" format until the project is completed and a full review can be written. Check back often to track the progress of the project!

To facilitate easier navigation I have added the links below. Just click on the part of the project you are interested in or have not seen before.

Fuselage Construction

Wing Construction - Part I

Wing Construction - Part II

Engine Mounting

Glassing, Priming, and Trial Assembly

 

Specifications:

Wingspan: 85 inches

Weight: 20 to 22-lbs according to manufacturer.

Engine: Zenoah G45 w/a CH jump-start. Muffler will be a Bisson inverted Pitts "canister" muffler. A B&B bell mount and throttle linkage will also be used.

 

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