TF P-40E 60 kit build
 

I started building about a month ago. I'm not a fast builder and I only have a couple kits under my belt so i'm still a rookie. lol I'm sure i'll have lots of questions for you guys.
I have built and rough shaped the stab, fin, elevators and rudder and am starting on the fuse next because i'm waiting for the retracts for the wing build. I talked to Robart on June 1st and they said the retracts will be completed in about 45 days and are still in production.

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You are off to a good start.....keep the tail as light as possible.

I always loved the look of pre/early-war planes (i.e.; from the '30s and early '40s) and the P-40 is one of my favorites. Designs from that era have an element of style along with function.

I definitely have a TF P-40 build on my own bucket list. I hear that they fly well, but can be a real handful on the ground. In the meantime, will be following your build and living vicariously through it :)

Al

p.s.; I too am a very slooooooow builder. From what I see here, you are making great progress!

The stock engine mount that came with the kit is to small for the DLE20RA I plan on installing. I'm on hold until the new mount gets here. Here's where i'm at now.

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Hey guys, I'm thinking about trying out E-Flite retracts. Does anyone know what model I need to use for my P40? I checked out HH and only seen P-51 and Spitfires.
Thanks!

Tks for the photos! Enjoyed

Thanks! I need to finish this plane sometime, but I have another project that i'm getting ready to start. A Hostetler Extra 300XS 27%. I wanted to build a bigger plane.
I may do a build thread, not sure yet.

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That is some crazy looking hinge action. What is going on there? Not that it is any better but I use purchased plastic/metal-pin hinges. I then drill through and glue in toothpick dowels for tear-strength. Are you planning to fly this bird?

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That glue on the surface of the balsa may give you a problem if you are planing on painting. May want to give that some thought

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I have been flying the Extra 300 on my simulator. I like the way it performs. The performance is very similar to the Yak and the Sbach.

I am currently working on my slow four point roll. I seem to have perfected my out of control spiral of death

It's not hinged yet. I plan on using pin hinges and yes I plan to fly it.

It will be fine. I plan on glassing then painting.

I'm finishing mine up. Been working on it since 2005. I'm at the painting and finishing stages. So many little things to do, but should be ready for maiden this summer. I originally was gonna put my Saito 120 in it, then I bought a DLE 20ra, but now it looks like I will go electric. Will use Robart 615s since I've had them from the start. I don't remember if I added washout to the wings, and this plane has some nasty flight characteristics. Keep it as light as possible!