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Old 02-03-2013, 05:39 AM
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Any updates from our squadron here on the P-40 Brotherhood? I have to get my Z-P-40 airborne because yesterday a friend dialed in his Mister 109 and now needs some dog fight practice
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I am building a Yellow P-40 and wanted to know if anyone can answer this question. I want to use a G-62 or DA-50. If I do so is a three blade prop possible and waht are the recommnded sizes?

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I am building a Yellow P-40 and wanted to know if anyone can answer this question. I want to use a G-62 or DA-50. If I do so is a three blade prop possible and waht are the recommnded sizes?

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Yes, check out Troy built models. They have scale three blade props. Probably want a 20x10x3 or a 20x12x3.
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I am building a Yellow P-40 and wanted to know if anyone can answer this question. I want to use a G-62 or DA-50. If I do so is a three blade prop possible and waht are the recommnded sizes?

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My Meister Scale 109 friend http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y33uO0jSZZ0 is running a DLE-55 with a Xoar 3 blade 20x10. I would say this prop would work great with a DA-50, DA-60, or DLE-55. These are all long stroke engines and the G-62 is a short stroke. If you have not purchased an engine, go with one of the others rather than the G-62. I think you will be glad you did.
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Welcome to the P-40 Brotherhood

P-40 Brotherhood
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Started 8-31-2012
Updated: 01-05-2013

Brotherhood Update, we now have 70 in our squadron.

Welcome to the P-40 Brotherhood #

If you would like to join the P-40 Brotherhood please make your request on this thread and I will assign you a number.

Never can tell when you may run into another P-40 Brother somewhere, so join now.

1. Warbirdrcer OK, USA
1.5. Talimena Kidd OK, USA
2. Chad Veich AZ, USA
3. dasintex TX, USA
4. Meschmidt TX, USA
5. gaumflyer Gaum, USA
6. gaumflyer’s Dad Gaum, USA
7. tp777fo SC, USA
8. Dash7ATP VA, USA
9. 77chickenhawk CA, USA
10. ccostant MA, USA
11. Capt G NV, USA
12. RBean PA, USA
13. P-40 Driver TX, USA
14. LQUAN CA, USA
15. raptureboy PA, USA
16. SVX UT, USA
17. AmishWarlord NC, USA
18. Duplicator41 ID, USA
19. gregandhollie IN, USA
20. LDM PA, USA
21. spadsriver09 IN, USA
22. mobyal VA, USA
23. Ram-bro NE, USA
24. Lifer MO, USA
25. Peter OZ Queensland, Australia
26. tocstrum NJ, USA
27. Barron VA, USA
28. darren763 MN, USA
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30. M Callahan OH, USA
31. gsmarino2000 CO, USA
32. Cpt Crash NM, USA
33. proffj550 NM, USA
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35. Quikturn IA, USA
36. trent smith Australia
37. wireman NJ, USA
38. jblloyd MS, USA
39. Dave Bugz U.K.
40. Ford34tom WA, USA
41. doolittles ME, USA
42. SPEED51J FL, USA
43. P-39 fan WI, USA
44. US185Damiani PA, USA
45. bookmaker FL, USA
46. 108buzz NJ, USA
47. Naval Flight Officer FL, USA
48. Super Chief GA, USA
49. n8622t AR, USA
50. jetster MI, USA
51. predman CA, USA
52. jet22b WA, USA
53. askham Dragor, Denmark
54. rppoind TX, USA
55. Antoinebobrob Beijing, China
56. NoFlaps KY, USA
57. yard-dart LA, USA
58. 2muchfun MO, USA
59. skull1971 TX, USA
60. raaf Adelaide, Australia
61. tardster IL, USA
62. mike early KY, USA
63. Hot Rod Todd IA, USA
64. Yogi CT, USA
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66. RPRCBuilder OK, USA
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I am building a Yellow P-40 and wanted to know if anyone can answer this question. I want to use a G-62 or DA-50. If I do so is a three blade prop possible and waht are the recommnded sizes?

Thanks
I am building a yellow p- 40 also been working on it for a few years actually. It's been sitting on the back burner due to the economy. Anyway I have a ZDZ in line 100. But knowing the measurements of the cowl I would think to put a 85cc Engine in it. The scale diameter of the prop for our airplane is 25 inches. I think 85cc would pull a 24X10. 24X12 ? At least that way you will have the correct diameter prop spinning. And I don't see why you couldn't be able to fit it in there
Old 02-06-2013, 03:34 PM
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Here are two P-40's filmed in 2011.  Rich Eggleston and Chuck Hamilton.  These two are made from enlarged Bates plans.

Filmed by rcflyerjeff1

<iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/L4R7kOJPl5c" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
Old 02-06-2013, 05:17 PM
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Nice video! Thanks for posting the link.
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I'm always checkin the thread to see what the bros are up too..my dad and I took the 40 up again today..we really were awed at the look of the 40 in flight..I try real hard to fly somewhat scale -like..Do alot of you guys do the same ?? fly scale-like ...



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Old 02-09-2013, 05:42 AM
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I try to fly mine in a realistic manner. I set it up for 2 second rolls and only enough elevator to flare and do large loops. There is something about the P-40 with the Shark mouth. Nothing else quite like it!
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I agree with lifer. I fly my VQ P-40 in a smooth, scale like manner. A low pass over the runway followed by a slow victory roll can bring out the cheers from the peanut gallery!!! Follow that up with a greaser wheel landing with the flaps down and you know that it has been a great day at the field as you taxi back to the pits.






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Nothing like seeing a scale Warbird flown prototypical; that is why I try to make every attempt to do the same. It is nice to see a solid high speed low past, but the reality is wiped away when it is followed by an unrealistic abrupt pull or bank that would have damaged or broken the structure of the full scale counterpart. All full scales have a max cruse and a max maneuvering speed. This maneuvering speed is the reason for slowing down to dog fight.
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Flying Tigers-Life Magazine1942

This is a great read, enjoy. Here is a link to the March 30, 1942 issue of Life magazine - all about the Flying Tigers.

http://cbi-theater-1.home.comcast.ne...ng_tigers.html

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A little history on the P-40

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pxu02bNuma4

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Ahaxui3KHU
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Just checking in on the P-40 Brotherhood.

I bought my old Byron P-40 back, so now I have to put her back in the air soon.
Old 03-25-2013, 05:56 AM
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Just put a new prop on mine from a nose over that happened last year. Plan to take her out to a warbird meet next weekend.
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Be sure to post some photos of your P-40 following the Warbird fly-in.
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Will do!
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hello all i recently picked up a skyshark p-40 arf and was wondering if anyone had some retracts they dont need anymore and would be willing to sell if so let me know thanks
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I am building a Skyshark for someone now, I put in the Robart rotators in. I had to fab a mount but they work. I have Sierra's on mine, but the Robarts will work.
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Did you install the Robart 150 rotators?
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Yes the Robarts are installed and working in my friends plane.
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Hey guys I have a few questions. I am currently looking into a top flite p-40 60 arf, and I'm curious could you add mechanical retracts? Or do you have to put the air retracts in? Any info would be appreciated!
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Hey guys I have a few questions. I am currently looking into a top flite p-40 60 arf, and I'm curious could you add mechanical retracts? Or do you have to put the air retracts in? Any info would be appreciated!
This is the retract note in the instructions.

RETRACTS
The choice whether or not to use fixed gear or
retracts is up to you. Retracts offer good looks and
great flight realism with the added expense and
complication. The model is designed to use the
Robart #615 (ROBQ1815) rotating retracts, as
these offer the easiest installation and most
reliable operation. More information on retracts is
found in the “Tips for Competition Minded
Modelers” section and in the construction
sequence. For item numbers, see "Other Items
Required", page 7.

I have had issues with some of the mech retracts, so I would go with the Robart or Sierra retracts. However I did try to find information on the listed TOPA retract option from the TF add on this plane and could not find anything.

http://www.sierragiant.com/prod30.html

http://www.robart.com/air-models/p-40-warhawk-60

Either require air, but I think you would be happier in the long run.
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I'm on a budget and can get mechanical retracts cheap and I was just thinking about using them untill I had the money for good retracts!


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