2dogrc.com's Profile P-38 Lightning!

[2dogrc]

Hey guys,
Just got this foamy in! It is a profile p-38! All the decals are already attached and assemble is very easy, just click and glue! I am running 2 towerpro, aka 2dog21, motors and 8040 prop. For power we are using 2 Dualsky 3s1050's, or you could use Dualsky 3s1320's!

Specs:

* Wingspan: 45” (115cm)
* Length: 29” (73 cm)
* Flight Weight: 17-20 oz (480-567g)
* Controls: Throttle, Aileron, Elevator


For more info! Click me! (http://2dogrc.com/ecommerce/os/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=2001?osCsid=2758d39cc a827fe8c5463917e84f2837)

What da ya think?

[tallflyer]

Mark!

I'm glad to see you got the kits Looks great I'm getting ready to order..

[2dogrc]

P-38 VIDEO!

I flew the 4, 5,and 6th flight today on the P-38. The Setup was 2 2dog21 motors, 8060 props, and 2 11.1V Xpower 1000 20C batts. Most of the flight is at 1/2 throttle, includingthe climbs. The plane does not have a rudder, but you can do cool Stall Turns by jocking the throttles.

It flew great and I would suggest the 3s setup.
We are working on the package deals and they should be on the website this week.

Enjoy the Video!

P-38 Lightning Video (http://www.2dogrc.com/mypics/P38Bwmv.wmv)

[tallflyer]

Mark great video!

And the fun begins!

Horah!

[RAY GWS]

P-38 VIDEO!

I flew the 4, 5,and 6th flight today on the P-38. The Setup was 2 2dog21 motors, 8060 props, and 2 11.1V Xpower 1000 20C batts. Most of the flight is at 1/2 throttle, includingthe climbs. The plane does not have a rudder, but you can do cool Stall Turns by jocking the throttles.

It flew great and I would suggest the 3s setup.
We are working on the package deals and they should be on the website this week.

Enjoy the Video!

P-38 Lightning Video (http://www.2dogrc.com/mypics/P38Bwmv.wmv)

Very nice.

Ray

[SPEED-E-FLYER]

Got my plane in today
Looks good.
Will post some pictures soon

Larry

[2dogrc]

Mike Connally Just stopped by with his P-38!

His is slightly modified. He has added double rudder high speed hand wound CD-Roms and mixed throttle for differential thrust. He mixed throttle to rudder and rudder to throttle with about 30% mixing. I have not tried this yet maybe next week.

He is going to fly it indoors this weekend at Midland!

Total weight 15 oz.

2dogrc

[tallflyer]

First off thanks mark for the quick shipping!

Ok so about build the directions are real basic and I assume they think you know about building foam kits!

they show show a picture of some basic tools required a xacto knife a glue gun and some heavy duty paper cutters.

1. the first thing I did was layout all the parts to see where it all goes, I then broke it down and put it into sections the way i would build it!

the first step was to turn the wings over and glue them together, next I grabbed my dremel and cut a slot for the carbon wing rod.

then being very careful I used a new #11 xacto knife and made a straight cut per the instructons for both ailerons and the elevator, I then folded them back and cut a 45 angle cut so the ailerons would move freely! (I did the elevator the same way)

I then hot glued the left and right fuselage together this took me about 10 minutes!

And then I had to apply the decal for the main fuselage (this is real tricky as the decal really sticks good so get it right!)

I then had only 5 parts to put together

1. right side piece
1. left side piece
1. main fuselage piece
1. wing piece
1. Elevator piece.

I then took the motor mounts and decided to line tem up and cut out enough of the foam to make them fit snug!

I then pieced everything back together and tacked it all in place with a little hot glue. then after I made sure it was all straight I glued it all in place.

About 1 1/2 hours I got as far as you se it in the pictures! and I also was takng pictures as I was went!

[SPEED-E-FLYER]

Any indication where the Center of Gravity is located?

Larry

[tallflyer]

SPFD-E-FLYER

Great question?

The manual does not show much information about radio or electronics installation so I told mark at www.2dogsrc.com where I bought my kit that I would post pictures of my build to help others. I have another profile p38 and I'm going to break out the information for the location of the CG on it this plane is just a larger sacle of the same plane so the CG should be located in about the same place!

I will post the results asap!

[2dogrc]

Hey Guys,

I have the CG at the top of the Canopy. Mike brought his over and has his about 1 inch past the peak of the canopy.

2dogrc

[SPEED-E-FLYER]

I put my carbon rod right behind the notch.
Got the pieces glued up.
Will go out and check the canopy location for the C/G

Larry

[tallflyer]

SPFD-E-FLYER

good use of my picture!

Mark from www.2dogrc.com wants to turn this into a complete build thread so any information you can post please fill free to add markings or drawings to pictures so we can make this thread a wealth of information!

Robert

[tallflyer]

Hey Guys,

I have the CG at the top of the Canopy. Mike brought his over and has his about 1 inch past the peak of the canopy.

2dogrc


thanks for the information!

[SPEED-E-FLYER]

This is really not the best forum to put a build thread.
You will get many more people looking in the FOAMIES Forum for a build thread.

But that's just my opinion
Larry

[2dogrc]

Hey Tallflyer...

I think larry has a good point!
Did you get the Pic larry of the underside?
2dogrc

[tallflyer]

Not a problem i will post in foamies!

I will post the link here as soon as I start the thread!