P-40 Brotherhood (All P-40's Welcome)
10-01-2012, 05:33 PM
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DougB1. I have not seena lot of builds on any CJM planes on any of the forums.I've belonged to some pretty large clubs inCalifornia and Illinois and the guysdid not have a high opinion of CJM kits they built. (mostly jets at the time) On the other hand Ziroli and Jerry Bates plans were well regarded by the giant scale guys. I personally don't build anything over 1/5 scale, my aircraft carrier is small, so I can't speak from a direct experience with CJM planes. I do own one set of their fifth scale retractsand they don't come closeto my Sierras. You might check the forms on IMAA for more help.
10-01-2012, 05:46 PM
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DougB1. I have not seen a lot of builds on any CJM planes on any of the forums. I've belonged to some pretty large clubs in California and Illinois and the guys did not have a high opinion of CJM kits they built. (mostly jets at the time) On the other hand Ziroli and Jerry Bates plans were well regarded by the giant scale guys. I personally don't build anything over 1/5 scale, my aircraft carrier is small, so I can't speak from a direct experience with CJM planes. I do own one set of their fifth scale retracts and they don't come close to my Sierras. You might check the forms on IMAA for more help.
DougB1. I have not seen a lot of builds on any CJM planes on any of the forums. I've belonged to some pretty large clubs in California and Illinois and the guys did not have a high opinion of CJM kits they built. (mostly jets at the time) On the other hand Ziroli and Jerry Bates plans were well regarded by the giant scale guys. I personally don't build anything over 1/5 scale, my aircraft carrier is small, so I can't speak from a direct experience with CJM planes. I do own one set of their fifth scale retracts and they don't come close to my Sierras. You might check the forms on IMAA for more help.
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10-01-2012, 05:59 PM
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I'm sureBruce's statement is factas he states thaton the CJM site and Icertainly would not dispute that and Jerry's plans are terrific. I have a 1/5th scale Jerry Bates P40-B with a glass fuse from Vic at Vicrc. His glass work is superb, retracts are from Sierra which are very scale looking down to the drag links and all the laser cut woodwas from Bob Holman and it was excellent. You have a tough choice ahead of you. Best of luck.
10-02-2012, 06:18 AM
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Well I am sad to say that I will not be installing the Wingspan retracts in my plane
Although they are very well made and operate flawlessly they have way too much play in the trunnions when extended. I could twist the struts back and forth almost 1/2" from straight to tow in. My hat goes off to Mike at WS for great customer service and for allowing me to return them even though I had modified them to except 5/32 gear. He is on the right track for developing a goodproduct and if this issue can be resolved I would buy them in a heartbeat.I know this rotating gear is such a pain in the butt to find any that hits the right balance of quality and cost and function. On one hand you have Sierra gear weighing a pound and running $270 + 40 for the links, and then Robartswhich fold up on any landing that is not absolutly perfect and all the junky mech ones out there. Theres also the issue of most of them being only 90 deg instead of 100deg on the rake. My kingdom for a pair of resonable rotating gear! O.k all you genius types out there, the world is waiting. 
Although they are very well made and operate flawlessly they have way too much play in the trunnions when extended. I could twist the struts back and forth almost 1/2" from straight to tow in. My hat goes off to Mike at WS for great customer service and for allowing me to return them even though I had modified them to except 5/32 gear. He is on the right track for developing a goodproduct and if this issue can be resolved I would buy them in a heartbeat.I know this rotating gear is such a pain in the butt to find any that hits the right balance of quality and cost and function. On one hand you have Sierra gear weighing a pound and running $270 + 40 for the links, and then Robartswhich fold up on any landing that is not absolutly perfect and all the junky mech ones out there. Theres also the issue of most of them being only 90 deg instead of 100deg on the rake. My kingdom for a pair of resonable rotating gear! O.k all you genius types out there, the world is waiting.
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O.K my new Wingspan 100 deg rotating retracts came today.
Iam going to see if I can install them tonight. Iwill post pic's along the way. Here are a few pre install pics. They are really well made of aluminum and stainless steel for the gear and the control board is small and fits inside the wing
O.K my new Wingspan 100 deg rotating retracts came today.
Iam going to see if I can install them tonight. Iwill post pic's along the way. Here are a few pre install pics. They are really well made of aluminum and stainless steel for the gear and the control board is small and fits inside the wing
10-02-2012, 11:18 AM
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The Sierras on my .60-size P-40 have been flawless. I have never paid that much for that sized gear before, but 3 years later, I truly have no regrets. I remember a sign on the way to a recreational lake in southern Missouri many years ago. It said (in reference to a high-priced boat) to "Buy the Best. You'll only cry once!" It is painful to buy the best, but it does tend to result in less stress later.
Best regards.
Best regards.
10-02-2012, 05:48 PM
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Welcome to the P-40 Brotherhood
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P-40 Brotherhood
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Updated: 9-22-2012
Brotherhood Update, we now have 52 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
29. DrYankum NJ, USA
30. M Callahan OH, USA
31. gsmarino2000 CO, USA
32. Cpt Crash NM, USA
33. proffj550 NM, USA
34. psheffield AZ, USA
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
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
52. jet22b
53. askham
Welcome to the P-40 Brotherhood
Numbers:
51. predman
52. jet22b
P-40 Brotherhood
Master Roster
Started 8-31-2012
Updated: 9-22-2012
Brotherhood Update, we now have 52 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
29. DrYankum NJ, USA
30. M Callahan OH, USA
31. gsmarino2000 CO, USA
32. Cpt Crash NM, USA
33. proffj550 NM, USA
34. psheffield AZ, USA
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
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
52. jet22b
53. askham
10-06-2012, 05:53 AM
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10-06-2012, 05:06 PM
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Ok with the all P-40's welcome,, I have an E-flite 300 size P-40, I'm a pylon racer, not really a scale guy. But my daughter found in at the bottom of a stack of planes at my LHS, and we just had to have the "Cute little shark plane." Well today at an electric fly-in here in Texas I found a guy selling a "Cartoon P-40", and just had to have one.
http://parkflyerplastics.com/cart/in...roducts_id=576
PS can I have number 59 on the brotherhood number? it would go along with my racing number, and Revver Brotherhood.
http://parkflyerplastics.com/cart/in...roducts_id=576
PS can I have number 59 on the brotherhood number? it would go along with my racing number, and Revver Brotherhood.
10-06-2012, 05:37 PM
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Has anyone had or have a Quadra 100 motor that could give me info on? If I get the 1/4 scale P-40 I am thinking about it uses the Quadra 100 for power.
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10-07-2012, 04:34 AM
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Yard dart , nice job did you add the counter balances to the tail and the round gear housing ?
Yard dart , nice job did you add the counter balances to the tail and the round gear housing ?
10-07-2012, 11:34 AM
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Hello Brothers,
Here are a few pictures of my Top Flite P-40 Warhawk. She is power by a OS 1.20 Four Stroke . As you can see the engine is inside the cowling. You also see working cowl flaps. She has a total of 5 flight with 3 gear up landing!!! Over all I love this bird and looking hard at moving up to its big brother.
Sonny
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jet22b
Here are a few pictures of my Top Flite P-40 Warhawk. She is power by a OS 1.20 Four Stroke . As you can see the engine is inside the cowling. You also see working cowl flaps. She has a total of 5 flight with 3 gear up landing!!! Over all I love this bird and looking hard at moving up to its big brother.
Sonny
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10-14-2012, 09:19 AM
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Yard-Dart.........Just starting my second Skyshark P40. One of the things I am wanting to change on this one is the gear pods. Are yours from Vicrc? Please let me know where you got yours.
By the way moderator please sign me up for the brotherhood!
Richard
Near Beaumont TX
By the way moderator please sign me up for the brotherhood!
Richard
Near Beaumont TX
10-16-2012, 01:28 AM
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Hey Guys,
I just ordered a Top Flite 60 sized P40 of tower hobbies. I will be using the O.S 120 Pumped 4 stroke and a 16x6 Prop (good for idling). I will be using the Robart retracts as well (hope it all goes well). I will also be adding a remote glow fixture so it will be easier to start the engine. Plane might be arriving tomorrow!
10-16-2012, 06:07 AM
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Cool, since your already in China you should just go down to the factory and save all the shipping charges
So are you ordering from the USA?
So are you ordering from the USA?
10-16-2012, 04:19 PM
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Hey Guys,
Hey Guys,
I just ordered a Top Flite 60 sized P40 of tower hobbies. I will be using the O.S 120 Pumped 4 stroke and a 16x6 Prop (good for idling). I will be using the Robart retracts as well (hope it all goes well). I will also be adding a remote glow fixture so it will be easier to start the engine. Plane might be arriving tomorrow!
Welcome to the P-40 Brotherhood #55
10-16-2012, 11:52 PM
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Thanks
Yeah I ordered it from the U.S of tower hobbies. I couldn't find it in China! The products are directly shipped to the U.S. Its just silly, my plane flew all the way from China to the U.S then back again to China!