Jerryay Posted January 25, 2018 Report Share Posted January 25, 2018 Can anyone tell me what Vector engine I should use on the Hasegawa 1/48 P-47 Razorback? I have the R-2800 type A/B (early) and the R-2800 C (late) engines and the headers both say for the 'D'. The Hasegawa instructions say the kit is a P-47D-10-21. Thanks, Jerry A. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghodges Posted January 26, 2018 Report Share Posted January 26, 2018 The only appreciable difference between the 2 engines is probably in the shape of the magnetos. Here's a link to a -40 Razorback, which has round magnetos. Does it match your A/B "early" engine? If so, and since the -10 predated the -40, then that'd probably be the one to use. I think the later 2800 magnetos may have been more oblong shaped by comparison. You can also get a lot of info by Googling "R-2800 engine drawings. Hope this helps! https://www.google.com/search?q=p-47d-10-re+engine+images&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiSgOrlrPTYAhVs3IMKHcSoDZ0QsAQIMg&biw=1583&bih=757#imgdii=5LVMyimnM9SzDM:&imgrc=Zy3RSGdsegOqCM: GIL :smiley16: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mquan Posted January 26, 2018 Report Share Posted January 26, 2018 Jerry, I think the major recognizable differences between the R-2800 A/B and C series engines is in the reduction crankcase between the cylinders and the propeller. The A/B series engines had a one-piece, smooth crankcase while the C series engines had two piece crankcases fastened together with a row of bolts. That should make them distinguishable. Thus, the Vector instruction that a C-series for the P-47D is incorrect and that a P-47M/P-47N is more appropriate. HTH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerryay Posted January 26, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2018 Thanks for the info gents! I will go with the Vector R-2800 A/B (early) with the one piece crankcase and oblong magnetos. Great link Gil, thank you! Also, noticed you did a article for Aerospace Modeler Magazine (# 8) on "Salvaging a Stoof", excellent piece & photos! What ever became of that magazine? I have all except # 11 one of the best (in my opinion) magazines around. Thanks again for guys for the info! Jerry A. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghodges Posted January 26, 2018 Report Share Posted January 26, 2018 Unfortunately, AMM folded a few years back due to financial problems. Billy Crisler (publisher, editor, and chief bottle washer) still has the itch to start it back up, but that's a tough nut to crack, especially in this age of the internet. Thanks for the kind words! GIL :smiley16: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ipmsusa2 Posted January 28, 2018 Report Share Posted January 28, 2018 The internet has also made it tough to make any money, never mind living, writing about this hobby/business. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty White Posted January 28, 2018 Report Share Posted January 28, 2018 Let's try to stay on subject guys. I know it's easy to stray off. Been there done that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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