kyosho p-40
08-27-2007 | 10:29 AM
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From: westport island, ME
kyosho p-40
hello, i am brand new to this forum! and i love the input you guys give!
I am desparately seeking a 55"-60" p-40 and cannot make up my mind!
i am interested in the kyosho model but i want to be sure of all my options before i make the buy.
do you guys have any suggestions? ( I am also interested in the H-9 p-40, but our air strip isnt the smoothest and i worry about retracts).
thanks for any input
I am desparately seeking a 55"-60" p-40 and cannot make up my mind!
i am interested in the kyosho model but i want to be sure of all my options before i make the buy.
do you guys have any suggestions? ( I am also interested in the H-9 p-40, but our air strip isnt the smoothest and i worry about retracts).
thanks for any input
08-27-2007 | 11:27 AM
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RE: kyosho p-40
www.vqwarbirds.com has a very nice P-40 at 63" wingspan. it looks A lot better then the H9 version.
http://www.vqwarbirds.com/products/aircraft/p40.html
The Kyosho P-40 is nice looking too and will be very light. I have the Kyosho Me-109 and its really a great flyer and easy to land even with no flaps on it. The retracts on the Kyosho P-40 do not look to be the rotating type so they may not be scale as far as operation is concerned(easier on landins though for rougher strips).
The VQ P-40 does have flaps which is really nice. It will be heavier though simply due to size compared to the kyosho, but it does have the option for oleo equipped rotating retracts....either mechanical for $65, or CJM air for $250+
I would stay clear of the H9 P-40 if you want to use the stock retracts. I have the H9 Corsair and the retracts can break pretty easily on a hard landing even on paved runways.
CMP also has a nice P-40...both in a 50 size and a 140 size. These can use the ak-models rotating mech retracts. www.ak-models.com
However, the wheel wells are small and you'll be stuck with smaller then scale wheels if you use the wheel wells.
Niotroplanes.com has copies of the CMP.
If you go with the CMP....read the threads here on RCU because the manual stated CG is wrong on the 50 size.
http://www.vqwarbirds.com/products/aircraft/p40.html
The Kyosho P-40 is nice looking too and will be very light. I have the Kyosho Me-109 and its really a great flyer and easy to land even with no flaps on it. The retracts on the Kyosho P-40 do not look to be the rotating type so they may not be scale as far as operation is concerned(easier on landins though for rougher strips).
The VQ P-40 does have flaps which is really nice. It will be heavier though simply due to size compared to the kyosho, but it does have the option for oleo equipped rotating retracts....either mechanical for $65, or CJM air for $250+
I would stay clear of the H9 P-40 if you want to use the stock retracts. I have the H9 Corsair and the retracts can break pretty easily on a hard landing even on paved runways.
CMP also has a nice P-40...both in a 50 size and a 140 size. These can use the ak-models rotating mech retracts. www.ak-models.com
However, the wheel wells are small and you'll be stuck with smaller then scale wheels if you use the wheel wells.
Niotroplanes.com has copies of the CMP.
If you go with the CMP....read the threads here on RCU because the manual stated CG is wrong on the 50 size.
08-27-2007 | 05:41 PM
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RE: kyosho p-40
I have the Kyosho P40. It is a very good flyer. It was a war finding retracts for it and the Kyosho ones that finally came available were a real mess. I would suggest using the fixed gear for this. But it's a good flyer.
A friend has the H9 Warhawk. It's had the OEM retracts in it for the last year or so. That is an excellent flying airplane, and the gear has stood up well. I plan to get one if the Kyosho every buys the farm. On that topic............
Flying it a few weeks back, the stab/elevator fluttered in flight. Turns out the LE had failed (1. in the uploaded image). It was lousy wood and failed right where the excellent LE reinforcement ended spanwise. Had the ARF worker any experience he'd have rejected the LE wood and found some decently hard stock. And the solid elevator (4. in the image) being the heaviest part of the tail crushed itself underneath the horn. I've reinforced the works (last picture) and have flown it since. It's a good flyer.
I've got the H9 P47 and it's retracts seemed good enough that I'm putting together the F4U. My field isn't exactly smooth. I've not flown my buddies H9 Warhawk, but his 8 year old boy has. So I figure it flies a good as my P47. And would be an excellent choice if the need ever arises.
A friend has the H9 Warhawk. It's had the OEM retracts in it for the last year or so. That is an excellent flying airplane, and the gear has stood up well. I plan to get one if the Kyosho every buys the farm. On that topic............
Flying it a few weeks back, the stab/elevator fluttered in flight. Turns out the LE had failed (1. in the uploaded image). It was lousy wood and failed right where the excellent LE reinforcement ended spanwise. Had the ARF worker any experience he'd have rejected the LE wood and found some decently hard stock. And the solid elevator (4. in the image) being the heaviest part of the tail crushed itself underneath the horn. I've reinforced the works (last picture) and have flown it since. It's a good flyer.
I've got the H9 P47 and it's retracts seemed good enough that I'm putting together the F4U. My field isn't exactly smooth. I've not flown my buddies H9 Warhawk, but his 8 year old boy has. So I figure it flies a good as my P47. And would be an excellent choice if the need ever arises.
