FT P-38 Lightning 1.1

[chris398mx]

Yeah I just approximated these pieces. For the forward gear you can basically just trace the former. If you would like I can post the stls i used since i printed mine.

That would be great

 

[Matagami Designs]

landing gear STLs that I used:

 

[Cobra1365]

Buddy got his in the air. Really flies nicely! Here’s a short vid of it.

 

[CrshNBrn]

Please tell the laser cutter that we appreciate the enthusiasm, but would like to request that they take the energy level down a scootch. Many of the kit pieces were cut too deeply (the superchargers & R & L markings on the booms, especially) on this batch. I'll try and hide them with some hinge tape and paint.

 

[Microbuss]

a 40-inch version would be fine
it's too big for my house and my cars

I recently printed off plans for a 32" wingspan version (56%). Will let you know how it turns out

 

[Javiester]

I recently printed off plans for a 32" wingspan version (56%). Will let you know how it turns out

fingers crossed
lucky

 

[Marty72]

I finished up the P 38 lightning today. A challenging build to try and keep clean. I am very curious as to how it flies, won't get to maiden until next week. Doesn't seem to be much interest in this plane anymore, but I'm posting anyway.

 

[Mr NCT]

I finished up the P 38 lightning today. A challenging build to try and keep clean. I am very curious as to how it flies, won't get to maiden until next week. Doesn't seem to be much interest in this plane anymore, but I'm posting anyway.

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That's a beauty, nice job. Did you use silver paint or is that vinyl or foil? Very smooth!

 

[AIRFORGE]

I finished up the P 38 lightning today. A challenging build to try and keep clean. I am very curious as to how it flies, won't get to maiden until next week. Doesn't seem to be much interest in this plane anymore, but I'm posting anyway.

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That skin is smooth! Are the super-chargers backwards?

 

[The Hangar]

I finished up the P 38 lightning today. A challenging build to try and keep clean. I am very curious as to how it flies, won't get to maiden until next week. Doesn't seem to be much interest in this plane anymore, but I'm posting anyway.

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Beautiful work! The p-38 has got to be my favorite FT plane to date, it’s so stable and tracks so well. I’m eager to see what you think of it!

 

[Marty72]

That's a beauty, nice job. Did you use silver paint or is that vinyl or foil? Very smooth!

Thanks! The paint is Rustoleum 2x, color: Aluminum Metallic

 

[Marty72]

That skin is smooth! Are the super-chargers backwards?

Yep, they are backwards. ha. I'll fix that.

 

[Marty72]

Beautiful work! The p-38 has got to be my favorite FT plane to date, it’s so stable and tracks so well. I’m eager to see what you think of it!

Thanks.
I look forward to see how it hand launches, the no torque roll to watch, that for should be a nice change.

I've outfitted this one with some extra power, two 3536 1200, props 10x5.5 apc (one ccw, one cw), 20 40 amp escs and a 4s 3000. Should flat out scoot.

 

[Matthewdupreez]

I would love to build one .. sometime....
Maybe I should just build it for a display plane for now🤔

 

[Marty72]

Super chargers reversed. ha.

 

[CrshNBrn]

Super chargers reversed. ha.
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It looks great! You're going to love how it launches (no torque roll- it just tracks out straight from your hand) and how it looks in the sky. Wait till you fly it on a sunny day and your aluminum paint job reflects the light. There's lots of folks here with an interest in the P-38. I've built (and crashed!) two of them and can't wait to build a 3rd.

 

[Marty72]

I didn't realize there was much interest in this plane, lots of interest for mustangs and spitfires. Definitely the most challenging master series I've done. I had to do 5 booms to get 2 booms that looked acceptable to me. The wrinkling of foam can be quite frustrating. I've learn from the doing other master series builds to fit check a lot of parts up before gluing anything. I have to do many sections a second time to get the fit to be what I want.

 

[CrshNBrn]

Your attention to detail shows- the booms look great! You're in for a treat when you get to fly it.

 

[Ratcheeroo]

Super chargers reversed. ha.
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Beautiful Job, did mine in a similar color style using vinyl. Made some fantasy armament instead of the superchargers

 

[Marzipan]

has anyone mod one of these by swapping in EDF to replace the props?