Hey Jim, Have you flown the P-40 yet?

Not yet. I have had an ear infection in both ears for the last 3 weeks. Looks like I might be getting over it now. Just a little fluid left. Hope to maiden Sunday.

Jim

I see panel lines, you can't hide the truth, nice job.

Yes those are panel lines. I wanted to go with something a little more subtle than a black marker so just used a #2 pencil. I was really pleased with the result. Also used black chalk powder for the smoke stains from the guns. All underneath the polyurathane clear coat.


She flew yesterday. Glad I went with the TH 46. Wind was almost calm and straight down our runway. Opened her up slowly and only needed just a little rudder to keep her straight. Let her wind up to almost the end of the runway before gently lifting her off. Flew like she was on rails. Goes where you point her and fast. Needed a couple of clicks of down and right aileron to trim. Flew hands off after that. Did a loop and a roll. Flew around the circuit for about 5 minutes. Didn't want to do too much as my engine was set a little bit too lean. Brought her around for a landing. Floated in without any tip stalling characteristics. Missed the runway though and landed in the grass. Unfortunatly, I used some wire that was too soft for the landing gear and they bent in the grass and she ended up on her chin. Not a scratch on it though and I straightened out the landing gear and she is ready to go again. However, I was still too stressed to try another so I set her aside until next trip.

Jim

Congratulations! Always good to get that first flight behind you.

Brian

Way to go Jim! Another P-40 in the air. Touch and goes are alot of fun with these models.