CHEAP TO BUY P-38 LIGHTNING radio controlled (RC) FIGHTER WARBIRD AIRCRAFT

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CHEAP TO BUY P-38 LIGHTNING radio controlled (RC) FIGHTER WARBIRD AIRCRAFT
Despite the fact this P-38 kit is not easy to assemble the results were rewarding. Carl had to use his significant experience of aero-modelling to assemble this kit because the instructions were not very helpful. He also had to make several minor modifications. These included adding a carbon spar to the horizontal stabiliser, adding lead weight to the back of the fuselage so the centre of gravity (CG) was correct and retrofitting some plastic to the bottom of each side of the fuselage to prevent the propellors getting damaged on landing. We opted not to fit the landing gear as it looked weak and would not have looked good in the air. He also found some of the hinges were not glued in correctly so worth double checking those and gluing in anything that requires it. Despite all that it flew extremely well for what is a relatively cheap RC aeroplane !

Filmed by Dom Mitchell at our local model flying club for the 'Essential RC' YouTube channel using the Panasonic AG-UX180 Pro 4K camcorder. Thanks to Carl for a great build and well flown model, and thanks to Trevor for the super hand launch !

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I bought one of these kits on the strength of the previous video.I've followed their instructions and advice I've also added a paint scheme.
I'm just waiting to fly it.

Gavstafunk
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I always liked the look of the P-38 Airframe. Nice flight demonstration! See you in the Air!

GroundControlRC
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Woah, nice scale look to it.The rivets and panel

LeeRaven-rbdp
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I don't see it mentioned anywhere, but the old GWS kit appears to be polystyrene foam. Banggood is selling what looks to be an EPO foam kit made on the exact same molds. I bought a sloper kit and waited for the free shipping from China, and I'm just finishing it up now. Wonder how she'll fly on 4S with a couple 1400 kv motors swinging 8x6 2-blade APC props :)

dbcooper
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I bought one of the cheap P38s based on your video review (nice job BTW).. I Should have it in a few weeks. Do you think it's possible to cut some foam and add retracts?

johnnybasso
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What a wonderful airplane!
Flying airplanes are always wonderful!

RCplamodel
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Very pretty, I wonder how many viewers can stick a couple bits of balsa together these days?

CliffHarveyRCPlanes
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Guess I can't complain about a mini P-38 coming out, even if it does look unfinished. Nothin a little paint cant take care of.

MrDavidfuchser
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"quite poor". I've heard it was awful. Interesting alternative perspective.

nickhayley