****GWS-40: The Never-Ending Legend of Flying Tigers**** - Page 110

GWS CHEN · Oct 20, 2009, 12:34 AM

Ken,

It seems that both the B-25 and P-40 were waiting for their mission.

Chen

kensp · Oct 20, 2009, 03:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GWS CHEN

Ken,

It seems that both the B-25 and P-40 were waiting for their mission.

Chen

Yes they do. As a matter of fact both types of aircraft operated out of the Darwin area during WWII. But the were based at different airfields.

Ken

RUDDERLESS · Oct 23, 2009, 08:42 PM

Opps

RUDDERLESS · Oct 24, 2009, 09:41 PM

P40MPG2 640X480 (0 min 49 sec)

Don't know if I did this video post right.
If I did, hope everybody gets a few laughs.
Way to windy, ..........for me anyway.
My wife did the camera work, and I set the zoom too wide.
So, I deleted most of it because I did'nt think anybody wanted to watch a spec do loops and rolls in the sky.
The plane has never launched like the 1st try before, the 2nd is more like it usually does.

Will try again, RUD

skywarp1 · Oct 25, 2009, 11:48 AM

LOL it is ok RUD, the first time I asked my wife to record a flight (I think it was on my EDF F-15) the sun was setting and because of where we had to stand in relation to the runway (a.k.a. the middle school running track) the setting sun was in her eyes on every pass, she gave up filiming after a while she got tired of getting blinded. Good flight though, I haven't got the guts to hand launch mine yet.

nickthefarrow · Oct 25, 2009, 02:53 PM

Hi Rudderless,

I have to say that hand throw looked abit underpowered. Mine normally tip stall if I do that

Still with all that power shown with the low pass its not an issue!

nick

RUDDERLESS · Oct 26, 2009, 08:03 PM

LOL it is ok RUD, the first time I asked my wife to record a flight (I think it was on my EDF F-15) the sun was setting and because of where we had to stand in relation to the runway (a.k.a. the middle school running track) the setting sun was in her eyes on every pass, she gave up filiming after a while she got tired of getting blinded. Good flight though, I haven't got the guts to hand launch mine yet.

HEY SKY, at least we have wives who put up with us.

Thanks, RUD

Hi Rudderless,

I have to say that hand throw looked abit underpowered. Mine normally tip stall if I do that Still with all that power shown with the low pass its not an issue!

nick

HEY NICK, the problems are, the neighbors complain about rattling windows, and the fuel costs are a bit much. (love that BRIT humour)

Thanks, RUD.

nsg · Oct 29, 2009, 07:06 PM

Finally, a successful maiden of my GWS-40.
Hyperion 3007-30, APC 11x5.5, Phoenix 25, 3s 1300mah battery, 4xHXT900, AR6110, 750g AUW (it's EPO, so heavier than usual).

First two attempts over the spring/summer ended up in a torque roll into the ground. I had a friend hand-launch it for me this time - run fast and throw hard. It needed a lot of trim, but flew really nicely once trimmed out. I need either a bungee or a dolly, I suppose. It's not an easy hand-launch plane.

All in all, definitely a keeper, will now finish it in winter Russian scheme.

skywarp1 · Nov 15, 2009, 12:31 PM

Fellow GWS P-40 owners!! Question. Do any of you have any ideas or recommendations for a set of fixed landing gear that will allow me to use bigger, thicker wheels than the provided stock GWS gear? I wan't to put some larger wheels on for grass field flying but the hubs for all of my wheels are too thick. Any ideas? Thanks guys.

Ken

nsg · Nov 15, 2009, 01:51 PM

GWS 2" would work: http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXHJA2&P=7

http://www.allerc.com/product_info.p...oducts_id=2348 - I fly my 47" balsa planes off grass with these.

Extra large http://www.toddsmodels.com/DUB250MS_...p/dub250ms.htm

ryramZ · Nov 15, 2009, 02:35 PM

http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1142798 guys check it out! Help me keep my fleet in the air.

skywarp1 · Nov 21, 2009, 07:22 PM

Trying to bring my Warhawk around for a landing because I knew it was getting too windy and wouldn't you know it, a strong gust caught me, put me in a spin I couldn't get out of and splat!! Initial review it looks like a new cowl and new motor mount for sure. I think I got all of the pieces so I can glue it back together. If it is too far gone I may just write it off and put the gear into something else. I would hate to as I love the P-40 airframe and I really, really like this GWS version. This repair might see a repaint, who knows. Oh well, it happens to the best of us.

denial15 · Nov 21, 2009, 08:01 PM

That's easily repairable. It still sucks to loose one like that though.

I just glassed my new cowl. I need to sand it and paint it before I fly the plane again.

ryramZ · Nov 21, 2009, 09:48 PM

Nice repair. Fix it fly it fix it again, I don't know how many times I have brought mine back from the dead. Mine is EPO and is still going strong, just keeps getting heavier.

ryramZ · Nov 21, 2009, 11:11 PM

here are some more pics, these planes are definitely worth fixing.

Oct 23, 2009, 08:42 PM	#1638
RUDDERLESS Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 7	Some Chuckles Opps

Nov 21, 2009, 07:22 PM	#1647
skywarp1 Long live the Nuge!!! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: South Central......Kansas Posts: 1,080	Well....dizam!!!! Trying to bring my Warhawk around for a landing because I knew it was getting too windy and wouldn't you know it, a strong gust caught me, put me in a spin I couldn't get out of and splat!! Initial review it looks like a new cowl and new motor mount for sure. I think I got all of the pieces so I can glue it back together. If it is too far gone I may just write it off and put the gear into something else. I would hate to as I love the P-40 airframe and I really, really like this GWS version. This repair might see a repaint, who knows. Oh well, it happens to the best of us. Attached Thumbnails 137.9 KB · Views: 13

Nov 21, 2009, 08:01 PM	#1648
denial15 Swede Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: 10-95 Posts: 1,950	That's easily repairable. It still sucks to loose one like that though. I just glassed my new cowl. I need to sand it and paint it before I fly the plane again. Attached Thumbnails 95.7 KB · Views: 9 51.6 KB · Views: 9 101.2 KB · Views: 9

Nov 21, 2009, 09:48 PM	#1649
ryramZ Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 252	Nice repair. Fix it fly it fix it again, I don't know how many times I have brought mine back from the dead. Mine is EPO and is still going strong, just keeps getting heavier. Attached Thumbnails new pilot old plane, epo compression wrinkles 52.7 KB · Views: 6 tail feathers re glued numerous times, tail wheel ripped out on belly landings 74.2 KB · Views: 4 ball latches worn cowl taped down, fuse glued together, 2 ugly seams 72.8 KB · Views: 6 battery hatch shaped from blue construction foam 55.3 KB · Views: 4 more glue, hot glued wing to fuse 57.6 KB · Views: 3 been through hell and back 56.1 KB · Views: 4 Last edited by ryramZ; Nov 21, 2009 at 10:53 PM.

Nov 21, 2009, 11:11 PM	#1650
ryramZ Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 252	here are some more pics, these planes are definitely worth fixing. Attached Thumbnails just had to draw on wheels 58.1 KB · Views: 4 more of the same, battle damage 56.0 KB · Views: 2 lookin sharp 57.8 KB · Views: 3 gun sight/battery hatch handle 37.3 KB · Views: 5 this is the same plane getting ready for its second flight, a year ago 135.6 KB · Views: 7 this is me flying at my first flight lesson, had to throw it in 61.7 KB · Views: 4 Last edited by ryramZ; Nov 21, 2009 at 11:17 PM.

Oct 20, 2009, 12:34 AM	#1636
GWS CHEN Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Taiwan Posts: 3,843	Ken, It seems that both the B-25 and P-40 were waiting for their mission. Chen

Oct 25, 2009, 11:48 AM	#1640
skywarp1 Long live the Nuge!!! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: South Central......Kansas Posts: 1,080	LOL it is ok RUD, the first time I asked my wife to record a flight (I think it was on my EDF F-15) the sun was setting and because of where we had to stand in relation to the runway (a.k.a. the middle school running track) the setting sun was in her eyes on every pass, she gave up filiming after a while she got tired of getting blinded. Good flight though, I haven't got the guts to hand launch mine yet.

Oct 25, 2009, 02:53 PM	#1641
nickthefarrow Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: UK Posts: 196	Hi Rudderless, I have to say that hand throw looked abit underpowered. Mine normally tip stall if I do that Still with all that power shown with the low pass its not an issue! nick

Oct 26, 2009, 08:03 PM	#1642
RUDDERLESS Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 7	LOL it is ok RUD, the first time I asked my wife to record a flight (I think it was on my EDF F-15) the sun was setting and because of where we had to stand in relation to the runway (a.k.a. the middle school running track) the setting sun was in her eyes on every pass, she gave up filiming after a while she got tired of getting blinded. Good flight though, I haven't got the guts to hand launch mine yet. HEY SKY, at least we have wives who put up with us. Thanks, RUD Hi Rudderless, I have to say that hand throw looked abit underpowered. Mine normally tip stall if I do that Still with all that power shown with the low pass its not an issue! nick HEY NICK, the problems are, the neighbors complain about rattling windows, and the fuel costs are a bit much. (love that BRIT humour) Thanks, RUD.

Oct 29, 2009, 07:06 PM	#1643
nsg Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Yardley, PA Posts: 1,670	Finally, a successful maiden of my GWS-40. Hyperion 3007-30, APC 11x5.5, Phoenix 25, 3s 1300mah battery, 4xHXT900, AR6110, 750g AUW (it's EPO, so heavier than usual). First two attempts over the spring/summer ended up in a torque roll into the ground. I had a friend hand-launch it for me this time - run fast and throw hard. It needed a lot of trim, but flew really nicely once trimmed out. I need either a bungee or a dolly, I suppose. It's not an easy hand-launch plane. All in all, definitely a keeper, will now finish it in winter Russian scheme.

Nov 15, 2009, 12:31 PM	#1644
skywarp1 Long live the Nuge!!! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: South Central......Kansas Posts: 1,080	Fellow GWS P-40 owners!! Question. Do any of you have any ideas or recommendations for a set of fixed landing gear that will allow me to use bigger, thicker wheels than the provided stock GWS gear? I wan't to put some larger wheels on for grass field flying but the hubs for all of my wheels are too thick. Any ideas? Thanks guys. Ken

Nov 15, 2009, 01:51 PM	#1645
nsg Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Yardley, PA Posts: 1,670	GWS 2" would work: http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXHJA2&P=7 http://www.allerc.com/product_info.p...oducts_id=2348 - I fly my 47" balsa planes off grass with these. Extra large http://www.toddsmodels.com/DUB250MS_...p/dub250ms.htm

Nov 15, 2009, 02:35 PM	#1646
ryramZ Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 252	http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1142798 guys check it out! Help me keep my fleet in the air.

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