FT Master Series "Warbird" Kits

[P40VRP]

Which of the current FT Master Series "Warbird" kits (P-47, P-51, Corsair, Spitfire, and P-38) is the easiest build?
Perhaps easiest is the wrong word; perhaps "least difficult" is a more accurate term. Looking for your experienced opinions. Thank you!

 

[Ketchup]

@Splinter189 should be able to help with this!

 

[The Fopster]

In the past John Overstreet has said the P47 is easiest, but new ones have been released since then so things may have changed.

 

[mrjdstewart]

P-47 by a long shot.

 

[CrshNBrn]

I've built them all (a couple more than once!) and would put in my vote for the P-51. The fuselage bulkheads come together more easily, and the pushrod support beats the P-47. I'd stay away from the P-38 for a while; those booms have to be rolled really tightly. However, with patience, any of them are doable.

 

[The Hangar]

I’ve only done the Corsair and P-38 so far, and I much preferred the P-38 build. As @CrshNBrn said it’s a challenging build, but take it slowly and it’ll turn out. Actually I built it before the Corsair, so it was my first MS build. Plus it flies AMAZING!

 

[helichuck]

Hi Everyone!! Chuck here!

I got the Master series P-47, and I am wondering where everyone gets their decals?

Also , has anyone made or printed or found a dummy engine insert??

Thanks,

Chuck

 

[JasonK]

I got the Master series P-47, and I am wondering where everyone gets their decals?

I picked up some sticker printer sheets so I can print out stuff, cut it out, then apply it.

Also , has anyone made or printed or found a dummy engine insert??/QUOTE]
I have seen a few around here on the forum, you could search around here and/or places like thingaverse and should be able to find something. if you need one for a specific plane, it shouldn't be to had to model something up.

 

[Ratcheeroo]

Which of the current FT Master Series "Warbird" kits (P-47, P-51, Corsair, Spitfire, and P-38) is the easiest build?
Perhaps easiest is the wrong word; perhaps "least difficult" is a more accurate term. Looking for your experienced opinions. Thank you!

I've built the Corsair and P-38 and would agree with @The Hangar , the P-38 was a really good build

 

[Monte.C]

I've built the Corsair and P-38 and would agree with @The Hangar , the P-38 was a really good build
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If I built them that pretty I wouldn't be able to get rid of them to make room for more.

 

[Ratcheeroo]

If I built them that pretty I wouldn't be able to get rid of them to make room for more.

yeah if I don't get out flying and crashing soon I'm going to run out of room in the hangar LOL!

 

[Monte.C]

yeah if I don't get out flying and crashing soon I'm going to run out of room in the hangar LOL!

OMG that's so funny. I laughed out loud.

 

[The Hangar]

If I built them that pretty I wouldn't be able to get rid of them to make room for more.

The struggle is real - ask me how I know...

 

[The Fopster]

I've built the Corsair and P-38 and would agree with @The Hangar , the P-38 was a really good build
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Oooohhhh. Nice build!
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[Ratcheeroo]

Oooohhhh. Nice build!
👍

Thanks, I love that plane

 

[CrshNBrn]

Hi Everyone!! Chuck here!

I got the Master series P-47, and I am wondering where everyone gets their decals?

Also , has anyone made or printed or found a dummy engine insert??

Thanks,

Chuck

Callie Graphics can let you personalize your foamboard planes. You just have to figure out the scale- there's an explanation on their website. This was my take on Robert Johnson's P-47 back when it was new. Hope you enjoy flying yours as much as I have!

 

[Ratcheeroo]

Hi Everyone!! Chuck here!

I got the Master series P-47, and I am wondering where everyone gets their decals?

Also , has anyone made or printed or found a dummy engine insert??

Thanks,

Chuck

I have a 30" vinyl cutter so I can do my own cut stuff but I also work at a Sign?Vinyl shop so I can get stuff printed if I need. A local shop should be able to help you out with what you need , If you know what you want and sizes I can probably help you out with vector files so that you could save yourself some $$. Here is my MS Corsair wrapped in blue vinyl with cut vinyl laid on top , and yes those cowling white pieces were placed one at a time LOL.

 

[IOWAOPIE]

I've built them all (a couple more than once!) and would put in my vote for the P-51. The fuselage bulkheads come together more easily, and the pushrod support beats the P-47. I'd stay away from the P-38 for a while; those booms have to be rolled really tightly. However, with patience, any of them are doable.

yeah the P-38 i build was one of the first kits they released, The booms are oh such a PITA. The little marking on them are hard to find too. When i test hopped it, it was a big handfull to fly. After taking it apart and setting everything again, I finally able was to fly it without too much effort. But it never was enjoyable for me. i ended up stripping it all down and stealing its guts for the Guinea Pig. Cool plane though and I will reorder the kit again so i can build it better then last time. I also built the Corsair and that was a pain. Too many sections that you have to get perfect. thats just my 2 cents.....

 

[CappyAmeric]

I’ve only done the Corsair and P-38 so far, and I much preferred the P-38 build. As @CrshNBrn said it’s a challenging build, but take it slowly and it’ll turn out. Actually I built it before the Corsair, so it was my first MS build. Plus it flies AMAZING!

The MS P-38 is a dream on 4s. Rock solid, yet able to go vertical. Sweet machine.

 

[The Hangar]

The MS P-38 is a dream on 4s. Rock solid, yet able to go vertical. Sweet machine.

For sure, I ran mine on the twin radial C pack and it was quite powerful on 3s, but 4s she really rips!