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Funbuild 5: Mountain Models/Molt Models P-38 Lightning (kit build)
My official entry for the funbuild this year is the P-38 lightning. Not crazy off the shelf odd, but I've been saving the build for this occasion. Stay tuned, I will get rolling soon. My plan is to include retracts and some other fun scale stuff.
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I'll be watching and building right with ya!
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welcome welcome!
I plan on using twin blue wonder (24 gram motors) along with counter rotating 3 bladed props. I also hope to get some retracts and other scale goodies added to this one as well. It should be a fun process and I hope to end up with a nice fork tailed devil when it's all over with. Baby #3 popped into my life recently, so my build might be on the slow boat for a bit. Once John says go, i'm all in, or as much as I can be! |
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Dan, you might want to take a look at this old (wow, almost 7 years ago) thread about building the MM/Molt P-38. Martin Hunter was an amazing modeler and craftsman, as well as an accomplished pilot. He was also very active here, and a moderator for awhile. Anyway, he designed and built his own retracts for the P-38. Reading through his thread might provide some inspiration for your build.
https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=312317 Mark |
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Thanks Mark,
I've looked over that thread and it's on my favorites. I just don't care for warbirds with permanently attached wheels hanging down. At this size, I'm sure I can find room for them. having space for batteries is another issue. I have a couple ideas on that one, but I'll cross that bridge when I come to it. Glenn, I think Martin took issue with the groups and moved on. It's too bad. |
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Holy smoke has FB5 started?
I can't find a thread on it apart from these ones you guys have posted. You jumping the gun here lads or have I been on another planet Oh - btw - great choice danrc, I'm lookin forward to this Phil |
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Congrats on the new baby!!
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He's still getting his aviation fix though...he got his pilot license and is now a commercial pilot. I see him on instant messenger every so often. |
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Lmao! 3 kids is more than a full plate! All the best to ya.
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Subscribed.
Martin did some beautiful work. John said to go ahead and get started he would have the official thread up by the middle of the month. I would guess it is the same - put "Funbuild 5 - (whatever)" in your thread title, get a picture in the bones, one finished and one in flight. Len |
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Last edited by LenBFP; Dec 09, 2011 at 06:09 PM.
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