Ziroli P-38 build

[TexMechsRobot]

This is one of my favorite threads. Nice update!

 

[GremlinRC]

Mike, I've been following this with great interest. Absolutely astounding work and craftsmanship. Thanks for taking the time to share your progress.

Cheers

Dave.

 

[wilmracer]

Gorgeous work! I'm SUPER jealous!

 

[Snowblind]

This is really cool, I don't know how I missed it. Loving the detail!

 

[MikeJM]

Working on some more Detailing

Thinking about adding servos to control the baffles on the superchargers and sinc it with the throttle.

 

[Mr.McGoo]

Fantastic build Mike!

Do you have plans for your CNC Router? I bough steppers and controllers last year but never got round to putting one together.

 

[CaptBill]

I'm blown away. Did you do your own cowlings and canopy from scratch as well? The landing gear is sweet and the nose guns. Wow to it all

 

[MikeJM]

Parts

I'm blown away. Did you do your own cowlings and canopy from scratch as well? The landing gear is sweet and the nose guns. Wow to it all

I cheated and bought the cowls and canopy from Ziroligiantscaleplans.com

I've been negligent in updating this build. I promise I'll update it soon.

 

[jsknockoff]

I'd like to see some pics of the progress. I feel there is a Ziroli Build coming in my future!

 

[MikeJM]

Cockpit detailing

Here's what I've spent the last month on: I hope the pictures a self-explanatory but if you have questions feel free to ask.

 

[jsknockoff]

That cockpit looks incredible, very nice.

 

[ranger351]

Amazing Work! Incredible detail. I see your from Alex. I live south of you about an hour and a half in a small town called Danube. My father has a cabin on Lake Victoria. I get up there a few times during the summer. Might have to look you up sometime. I've always thought about checking out the flying clubs and fields up there.

 

[MikeJM]

Come on over

Amazing Work! Incredible detail. I see your from Alex. I live south of you about an hour and a half in a small town called Danube. My father has a cabin on Lake Victoria. I get up there a few times during the summer. Might have to look you up sometime. I've always thought about checking out the flying clubs and fields up there.

I live on Lake Victoria!

 

[ranger351]

I live on Lake Victoria!

That's awesome! My Dad's got a small rental cabin right on the shore just down from the public access. I would definitely like to come meet you and get to see your plane in person. I will send you a friend request.

 

[ClaytonKurtz]

I am still amazed at your craftsmanship. From a foam Spitfire that looks incredible to a balsa twin engine that looks just as good if not better! Also staying to heart and keeping it electric. I hope for the best to this plane, and will definitely keep an eye on this thread and most likely more to come.

 

[MikeJM]

Getting closer to painting

Build update

I know some of these pictures have already been uploaded.

 

[earthsciteach]

How on Earth have I missed this thread up until today??? What an amazing build! Thank you for sharing!

 

[F106DeltaDart]

Awesome work! This is going to be one fantastic looking plane!

 

[ranger351]

AMAZING!

 

[MikeJM]

Update on P-38 build

Here are some pictures with all my rivets and screws applied. Time for sanding in preparation for painting.