Ziroli P-38 build

MikeJM

Member
.....wow!.....

What power system are you using to run those motors?

Suppo 7035/8 190 KV motors, Castle Creations Pheonix Edge-160 HV, running 2 Thunderpower 9000mAh 5-Cell/5S 19V High Voltage Series LiPo in series for each motor.
I'm using Beila Semi scale 3 blade 22 x 10 - 70-80cc carbon props.

Robart Electric retracts designed for the Ziroli P-38
Kavan elctromagnetic brakes
Model sounds Inc. shockwave sound system with the P-38 Twin Allison V1710 V12 Aircraft Engine sound set.
 

wilmracer

I build things that fly (sometimes)
Mentor
Looking fantastic! I'll be following this one. Those props look sweet too.
 

MikeJM

Member
Very nice, I sure hope there is a flight video coming of this monster!

It's on the back burner for this summer, I will get back to the build this winter. Then I hope to have a maiden video in the spring.

I will post the pictures I have from the beginning of the build soon.
 
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Dude! That's dirty pool! You can't tease us with pictures of a giant P-38 with motors the size of soup cans and then say "it's on the back burner for now....." That's just not right!
 

jordy123

New member
Dude! That's dirty pool! You can't tease us with pictures of a giant P-38 with motors the size of soup cans and then say "it's on the back burner for now....." That's just not right!

agreed!!!! We want to see this!!! ZirP38Lightning.jpg
 

MikeJM

Member
Update on P-38 build

I finished my summer projects and got back to working on the Ziroli P-38. Here a a picture/ video montage of my current progress on my Ziroli P-38 build.

I hope you like it

 

MikeJM

Member
Update on P-38 build

Here are some pictures on my current progress. Doing the final filler primer and sanding and getting ready to start rivet and panel line details.
 

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Joker 53150

Mmmmmmm, balsa.
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I'm going to pick up an engine from a guy tomorrow, who told me he's selling a P-38 with an 8' wingspan, balsa sheeted foam-core wings, etc that needs to be finished. Your build thread has really got me thinking about it (depending on price)!
 

MikeJM

Member
Update on P-38 build

You may have thought I fell off the earth! I've got so many projects on my plate that I don't seem to find time for updating my thread. I have been working on a lot of riveting and other detailing. Here are a few pics:
 

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