Timmychanga
Member
This a build log of my very first scratch build that I have designed. I will post pictures and updates of my build progress as well as the many thousands of questions I will have. Your comments and critiques are more than welcome.
Curtiss P-40b Warhawk
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My favorite WW2 plane by far - I remember reading and rereading about the Flying Tigers squadron in China back when I was in elementary school - just fascinated by the aircraft and the obstacles the squadron overcame.
Looking forward to seeing this progress, and happy to help out with any questions you have!
Looking forward to seeing this progress, and happy to help out with any questions you have!
Timmychanga
Member
It's my favorite too! I was panning on painting it with the flying tigers paint scheme, so if you have any patterns or pictures that would be very helpful
Callie's Graphics has an excellent decal set (a couple actually) for the P-40 to check out
https://callie-graphics.com/collections/p-40-thunderbolt
Even if you go 100% on your own for painting and decal work, her stuff is an excellent well researched reference point.
https://callie-graphics.com/collections/p-40-thunderbolt
Even if you go 100% on your own for painting and decal work, her stuff is an excellent well researched reference point.
Grifflyer
WWII fanatic
here's a paint scheme http://www.top-flite.com/airplanes/topa0705-4view-lg.jpg
Timmychanga
Member
How can I upload a picture to show you? I tried the insert image, but it says that the upload failed.
F106DeltaDart
Elite member
You have to crop it down a bit. The file is probably too large for the uploader.
Timmychanga
Member
Here is the fuselage so far. I plan to put a layer of foamboard on the bottom with a magnetic hatch on the top and a functional air scoop for ESC cooling. Right now I am working on the horizontal and vertical stabilizer.
Timmychanga
Member
Thanks for the help with the pictures F106Deltadart
I love the P40.
The whole AVG story really stirred my interest in aviation. I grew up on tales of Pappy Boyington and Le Claire Chennault.
Looking forward to seeing this one in the air!
The whole AVG story really stirred my interest in aviation. I grew up on tales of Pappy Boyington and Le Claire Chennault.
Looking forward to seeing this one in the air!
WOW! She's really revamped her website since I last ordered from her.
I'm partial to the P-40 as well, although mine has proven to be a headache from time to time. Worth it though
Grifflyer
WWII fanatic
awesome can't wait to see the final product, I have a few questions.
1. how big of a wingspan are you planning on doing? but based on the size of your fuse it looks like it's going to be maybe ~20-25 inches.
2. what power setup, power pack A or F I'm guessing.
3. 3 or 4 channel?
looking good so far:applause:
1. how big of a wingspan are you planning on doing? but based on the size of your fuse it looks like it's going to be maybe ~20-25 inches.
2. what power setup, power pack A or F I'm guessing.
3. 3 or 4 channel?
looking good so far:applause:
F106DeltaDart
Elite member
Thanks for the help with the pictures F106Deltadart
No problem man! Love the P-40, especially the B model. It's definitely a classic between the Flying Tigers and Lts Welch and Taylor who got airborne and fought during Pearl Harbor.
Timmychanga
Member
24" wingspan, F pack, 4 channel. Basically just a Mighty Mini Mustang that looks like a p-40
Timmychanga
Member
Finished cutting the tail.
I cut everything by hand, so the vertical stabilizer took about 3 minutes just cutting!! It was worth it though.
I cut everything by hand, so the vertical stabilizer took about 3 minutes just cutting!! It was worth it though.
Timmychanga
Member
Does anyone have any suggestions as to what I could use for control horns (short of buying them, i mean)? I was going to use plastic flossers, but they were too big.
)? I was going to use plastic flossers, but they were too big.
Hai-Lee
Old and Bold RC PILOT
For large control horns you could cut them out of 1/16 inch ply and drill small holes through them to allow a couple of toothpicks to be slid through them.
the toothpicks are embedded in the FB and glued to spread the forces applied through the control horn into the control surface without fear of ripping the control horn out due to the increased aerodynamic forces.
What works for me!
the toothpicks are embedded in the FB and glued to spread the forces applied through the control horn into the control surface without fear of ripping the control horn out due to the increased aerodynamic forces.
What works for me!
Grifflyer
WWII fanatic
Does anyone have any suggestions as to what I could use for control horns (short of buying them, i mean
I use plastic gift card material cut to the dimensions of a FT mini control horn
(like a used gift card)
Timmychanga
Member
Thanks. I suppose a gift card would work for a firewall as well?
I am SO excited to see all of these scratch-build designs popping up! The P-40 is def in the top 5 of fighters for me!
