twinman
Nov 01, 2003, 05:26 PM
Dual of the P-38's
While I will admit that I own a VQ P-38, I decided to compare the only two arf. P-38 kits on the market. This was made easier, when a buddy of mine, called me to tell me that he had taken delivery of the new KMP P-38 arf. Due to job duties, I have been unable to fully complete my P-38, but loaded it up and off to the buddy’s location for a look see for both of us.
Below is the comparison of the two vastly differing kits.
What I found, or believe in my opinion, is that the two kits are aimed at different modelers and are designed and built to drastically different ideas of construction and end result. I plan to make no conclusions, but let the individual modeler make his own conclusions based upon the enclosed report. I have flown five different P-38 models and have one other 108” P-38 in the “Hanger”. I cannot, and will not, make any claims as to flying comparisons or even predictions without personal experience. Based upon the flying weights and sizes, both models should perform well.
The VQ kit is directed toward the scale modeler crowd. In that it includes the only working fowler flaps, which I am aware of, on any arf. kits on the market, and there are a scale four of them. It also has actual weathering of the finish. (Though some do not like this touch) Much attention is paid to scale details on the model and extra features are included as detailed below. The main structures are completely hand built of balsa and plywood.
The KMP is, in my opinion, aimed at the flier crowd, who are less concerned about scale appearance and details. From the ground, it also appears to be the unmistakable P-38 in the air. It is also less expensive and of mostly composite construction.
Conclusion.......NONE
The rcgroups website will not allow the comparison charts. To review the complete report, go to rcwarbirds.com and decide for yourself which P-38 is right for you.
Twinman
PS Don't do twins, they make you crazy!
While I will admit that I own a VQ P-38, I decided to compare the only two arf. P-38 kits on the market. This was made easier, when a buddy of mine, called me to tell me that he had taken delivery of the new KMP P-38 arf. Due to job duties, I have been unable to fully complete my P-38, but loaded it up and off to the buddy’s location for a look see for both of us.
Below is the comparison of the two vastly differing kits.
What I found, or believe in my opinion, is that the two kits are aimed at different modelers and are designed and built to drastically different ideas of construction and end result. I plan to make no conclusions, but let the individual modeler make his own conclusions based upon the enclosed report. I have flown five different P-38 models and have one other 108” P-38 in the “Hanger”. I cannot, and will not, make any claims as to flying comparisons or even predictions without personal experience. Based upon the flying weights and sizes, both models should perform well.
The VQ kit is directed toward the scale modeler crowd. In that it includes the only working fowler flaps, which I am aware of, on any arf. kits on the market, and there are a scale four of them. It also has actual weathering of the finish. (Though some do not like this touch) Much attention is paid to scale details on the model and extra features are included as detailed below. The main structures are completely hand built of balsa and plywood.
The KMP is, in my opinion, aimed at the flier crowd, who are less concerned about scale appearance and details. From the ground, it also appears to be the unmistakable P-38 in the air. It is also less expensive and of mostly composite construction.
Conclusion.......NONE
The rcgroups website will not allow the comparison charts. To review the complete report, go to rcwarbirds.com and decide for yourself which P-38 is right for you.
Twinman
PS Don't do twins, they make you crazy!