US Army Air Force Airplanes

Before buying the jeep, my main hobby was building and flying large radio controlled US airplanes. In mid 2004 I caught a chest infection, which resulted in Asthma and a severe dust allergy, which stopped me from further aircraft building. I still fly the aircraft, and now often bring the airplanes on display along with the jeep and other AAF equipment.
 

Republic P-47D Thunderbolt

This was my first P-47, scratch built to 1/6 scale from my own plan over the winter of 93-94. It spans 6 feet 9 inches, weighs 18 pounds and has been powered by engines ranging from 38 to 45cc's. It was sold in 2000 and is now in storage pending a restoration.
 

1994-1995

1996

1997~99

2000~Present

Republic P-47N Thunderbolt 1999 to Present

My replacement P-47, was built winter 1998-99. It spans 6 feet 11 inches as it was the long range version which had an extended wing for more fuel. It also has clipped wingtips for improved roll rate. It is powered by a 40cc 3.7HP petrol engine. 
 

Vultee A-35B Vengeance 2001 to Present

The Vengeance was designed as a dive bomber, but ended up being used by the USAAF as a target tug. This model spans 8 feet and is powered by the same 40cc petrol  engine as the P-47N. It flew for the first time in May 2001. 
 

Boeing B-17G Fortress

The B-17 was built in 11 months, starting in August 1994. It spans 17 feet 3.5 inches and weighs 130 pounds at take off. It carries a gallon of petrol split between the four engines which total 200cc's and produce almost 20 HP combined. Like the full-size, it takes two pilots to fly the aircraft. Because of its size and weight, it underwent similar inspections as a full-size homebuild airplane during its construction. 

1995
2003
2004
2004

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