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Prop change needed for the P-47D-22-RE - Bo_Nidle - 05.03.2009

There has always been something about the Razorback D-22 Jug model that struck me as not right from the very beginning but I could never put my finger on it until tonight and I cannot believe I missed this: It has the wrong propeller type!

It presently has a Curtiss type like the previous D-11 Jug.

It should be fitted with a Hamilton Standard type as fitted to the D-27 bubbletop.

The most obvious difference is the Curtiss has a long spinner the Hamilton Standard a short one.

Is any modder out there able to fit the Hamilton Standard prop from the D-27 onto the D-22?

Here's a pic of a real D-22 so you can see what I mean:

[Image: Fat_Cat.jpg]

I for one would be grateful


- Kimura - 06.03.2009

The tricky thing is that IL-2 simply name the D-22 without ending. AFAIS only RE built D-22 received the Hamilton whereas RA built D-22 still were produced with the Curtis prop. (don't nail me on that)


- .041 Safety Wire - 06.03.2009

Ham Standard is an hydromatic prop and the Curtiss is an electric prop. One uses engine oil to control pitch and the other uses an electric motor.


- Bo_Nidle - 06.03.2009

I understand what you mean about the aircraft built by different companies having the different props. However the only references and pictures I can find all describe or show the HS prop.

That said I have learned not to take "reference" books as gospel so I have no doubt you are right.

Oh well, at least the D-22 is still accurate then.


- Kimura - 09.03.2009

Nidle

There are at least 2 different Curtiss Electric Props. A smaller 12ft 2" prop