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11-12-2021, 07:31 PM
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Posted By 70 ragtop

122" ARF, who's going to be first to get one in...

122" ARF, who's going to be first to get one in the states and stick a pair of Kolms in it :)

https://kingtechturbine.lu/JMB-Lockheed-P-38-Lightning_2
04-01-2021, 06:30 PM
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Posted By 70 ragtop

I haven't built a Ziroli yet, but 645s would be...

I haven't built a Ziroli yet, but 645s would be my choice ( with two on elevator). As far as doors actuators, if it were my project, I would do air retracts with air cylinders on the doors with a UP3...
03-21-2021, 10:41 AM
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Posted By 70 ragtop

No worries, happy to share I flew many...

No worries, happy to share

I flew many flights with the Tacon 160s and Vario props in the 36+ pound Yellow P-38. If flew very well with that setup, but it’s not super efficient. The RPM is too...
03-17-2021, 06:30 PM
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Posted By 70 ragtop

Hello I used the same Ramoser 16D light hubs...

Hello
I used the same Ramoser 16D light hubs for both 17.9 and 19.9" blades. The blades 456-16 and 456-16-L for the 17.9" and 505-16 and 505-16-L for the 19.9".
The Scorpians have a long shaft...
01-18-2021, 08:43 PM
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Posted By 70 ragtop

Hi Mark Right now it's flying with Scorpion...

Hi Mark

Right now it's flying with Scorpion SII-5535-190KV and Vario 19.9" adjustable pitch props. ESCs are Castle Edge 120s Gens Ace 5300 with 10 cells per side (10S). These are 5-6 years old...
01-13-2021, 08:43 PM
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Posted By 70 ragtop

Good to see some life here again, and some great...

Good to see some life here again, and some great looking projects
For those asking to join, if you love the P-38 ( or even if you just like it), consider yourself a member!

I've got a few twin...
01-25-2020, 04:51 PM
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Posted By 70 ragtop

Here you go, hope these help

Here you go, hope these help
05-14-2019, 12:00 PM
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Posted By 70 ragtop

Looks fantastic! Haven't been over the...

Looks fantastic! Haven't been over the RCScalebuilder to check on progress in a while, looks like I missed a lot. Well done!
06-11-2018, 11:00 AM
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Posted By 70 ragtop

I think any 90-100"ish P-38 is just about as...

I think any 90-100"ish P-38 is just about as perfect an electric warbird as you can get. I loved the way my modified NP-38 flew.... RIP. At 23-24 lbs, it flew on both 6S and 10S. Flew great both...
10-06-2017, 12:40 PM
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Posted By 70 ragtop

Great job guys! For those who may have...

Great job guys!

For those who may have missed it, you have got to check out Wayne's build thread. Wayne is doing an incredible job, simply amazing!
Check it out for yourself!...
09-13-2017, 09:09 PM
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Posted By 70 ragtop

Nice, well done! You need some gear doors on...

Nice, well done!

You need some gear doors on that thing:p
08-08-2017, 07:13 PM
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Posted By 70 ragtop

Thanks Tony

Thanks Tony
08-07-2017, 09:10 PM
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Posted By 70 ragtop

Thanks Mark!! Here's a little motivational...

Thanks Mark!!

Here's a little motivational video to help you get in the right frame of mind for this weekend:)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xbZcaRo5Zns
07-23-2017, 11:55 AM
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Posted By 70 ragtop

Wondering is anyone has an old set of gear for a...

Wondering is anyone has an old set of gear for a Yellow P-38 kicking around. I broke a main gear trunnion yesterday.

Thanks
05-26-2017, 06:20 AM
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Posted By 70 ragtop

Somehow I lost my subscription to this thread,...

Somehow I lost my subscription to this thread, and just thought the thread died out. Just surfing thru Warbirds section, and see it......1302 posts is not too bad. There is some P-38 love out there:)...
10-29-2016, 10:29 AM
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Posted By 70 ragtop

[QUOTE=Bob Paris;12271930]Hay Guys, I need a...

[QUOTE=Bob Paris;12271930]Hay Guys,
I need a set (or three sets really) of 14x7x3 props with one counter rotating (for 20cc gas engines). Can anyone direct me to a source for these props.


...
10-17-2016, 05:42 PM
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Posted By 70 ragtop

Sounds like a great project!. Please post back...

Sounds like a great project!. Please post back once you talk to Ziroli. Very interested to hear what they say

As far as numbers, see post 1218
10-16-2016, 07:37 PM
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Posted By 70 ragtop

On my 90" P-38, I had a rx in each boom which...

On my 90" P-38, I had a rx in each boom which controlled that side of the plane. In the Yellow, I had just one Powersafe RX in the pod under the radio rack. I used the methods described in the link...
10-16-2016, 07:15 PM
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Posted By 70 ragtop

Did you call Ziroli? They used to sell fiberglass...

Did you call Ziroli? They used to sell fiberglass booms and fuselages for several of their designs, but I don't see any listed now.
09-29-2016, 01:19 PM
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Posted By 70 ragtop

Very Nice! The battle damage is pretty...

Very Nice!
The battle damage is pretty slick...well done! Amazing how nice P-38's handle the wind. My 90" green one (RIP) flew great in strong gusty winds. As long as you landed with no flap, it...
09-13-2016, 11:35 AM
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Posted By 70 ragtop

It funny you say that sold you on electric, if I...

It funny you say that sold you on electric, if I can find another one, I would like to build it for gas.

Good advice on the booms! Even if I were to build one with glass booms, would add some CF...
09-13-2016, 05:51 AM
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Posted By 70 ragtop

Mike Just watched your video, very nice. I...

Mike
Just watched your video, very nice.
I agree with Simple, I wouldn't go down in motor size, the Suppos should do the trick. I was actually thinking Eflite 360s on 10S to be able to spin the...
09-11-2016, 05:27 AM
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Posted By 70 ragtop

Same thing happened to me, old Dremel was at...

Same thing happened to me, old Dremel was at least 20 years old when it finally died. Bought a lower end Dremel from HD, and am asking myself why I was holding onto the old one:rolleyes:

Mike JM...
09-10-2016, 02:30 PM
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Posted By 70 ragtop

I've been occupied with other projects the past...

I've been occupied with other projects the past few months, so I really haven't been following the threads. All you have to do is enjoy P-38's, and contribute to the thread, that's it.
I've lost...
09-08-2016, 08:25 PM
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Posted By 70 ragtop

Is this something you're thinking about,...

Is this something you're thinking about, something in the design stage, or have you already started building?
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