RE: Columbia Model Works P-38
I'm super close to having all my projects that were in the cue ahead of the P-38 compleated. This means that the P-38 will be on the bench very soon. I really want flaps and as such I've picked up a set of the Robart fowler flap hinges. I've got 2 Hacker A60 motors and I'm thinking about doing it as an electric. Haven't fully desided on that one yet Rick
Posted on: 9/12/2011 6:11 PM by Author "R Bell" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Columbia Model Works P-38
[quote]ORIGINAL: jfangohr Did you know that on a P-38 a large percentage of its lift is generated with the inner wing section between the booms? Don't believe it....try this.....pull the outboard wing panels off and do some long full throttle runs down the runway. Don't be surprised if you suddenly find it 15 or more feet in the air (good luck getting it back down in one piece). [/quote] This sounds like a statement that finishes with "don't ask me how I know" With the outer wing panels I'm just used to seeing tube wing joiners, and had to ask, since ther is still a fair bit of work and cost to finish it. It's looking like I'll be going with Century Jet retracts as they list a P/N for the Columbia Models P-38. And I did get a reply. The other places went with a bit of mix and match some parts or it's a custom job. I excited to get this P-38 in the air. Rick
Posted on: 3/23/2011 3:52 PM by Author "R Bell" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Columbia Model Works P-38
[quote]ORIGINAL: Mustangman40 John, thank you for the honest advise, I see what your talking about with the Zaroli and all the parts being available... I think I will need to do some thinking on this one...... [/quote] I been drolling over the Ziroli P-38 for quite a few years. Bought the plans. I've been pulling them out ever so often study them for a bit check out the costs of the parts, then put them away. I recently checked out what it would take to electric power a Ziroli with with scale dia 3 blade props. $$$$$$$$$$. Then checking out the Yellow aircraft P-38 the differance in power costs were huge. I got to thinking. Purchase the Yellow aircraft cowls and canopy reduce the Ziroli plans 87.5% and use the Yellow gear. Then this came along The builder contacted a couple of flying clubs in my area. through his friend. The builder wished to donate the unfinished project to someone. As he wouldn't be able to finish it due to health issues. (80 years old and has Parkinsons) His only request was to get a chance to see it fly. Needless to say the model building que is shuffled yet again and the P-38 will be on the bench just as soon as the Lancaster gets finished.
Posted on: 3/23/2011 3:38 PM by Author "R Bell" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Columbia Model Works P-38
Mustangman: Let me check and see if the instrution manual that I've got is compleate. If it isn't I will take you up on the offer. I've never done it before. But if you are really stuck for cowls and boom scoops, We could try to make a mould from my parts. After all in this hobby there is always an up hill learning curve Rick
Posted on: 3/22/2011 4:26 PM by Author "R Bell" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Columbia Model Works P-38
John: Hey thanks for the info. I e-mailed all the retract manufactures that I could think of. Just got a reply from Century Jet. They have a 1/5 size set that looks like it will work. They said just keep it under 35 lbs. At this point I"m considering electric power. Need to consider the options first. Thanks for the info. Rick
Posted on: 3/21/2011 4:15 PM by Author "R Bell" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Columbia Model Works P-38
Back to a couple of questions. Can anyone help me out with answers to the following Finished flying weight? Have there been any out wing panel attach failures? Retract options? Gear doors? hinging and operating sujestions would be welcome. How effective are the flaps? Is it worth cutting into the wing to add them? Rick
Posted on: 3/21/2011 7:49 AM by Author "R Bell" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Columbia Model Works P-38
Hello Guys: I just acquired a Columbia P-38. I have drooled over having a large-ish P-38 for a long time. It is partly built buy an older fellow who had to give up the hobby for health reasons. (Parkinson's) His only request is to see it fly. Since he is 80 years old. It moves to the top of the bilding que in hopes to get it finished in time. So on to a couple of questions I've been looking for as much information as possible. Finished flying weight? I'm finding high 20 lb range The outer wing panel attach? I'm used to aluminum tubes and sockets. The little spigot sticking out of the outer wing panel just looks like it's not enough? Retract options? Gear doors? hinging and operating sujestions would be welcome. How effective are the flaps? I would need to do a bit of surgery as the wing is currently finished without them. I'm posting this here as this is the only discussion about this airplane that I have been able to find. Thanks Oh here's a couple of pictures that were sent to our club looking for a sucker i mean someone who would be willing to take on finishing the project. The pictures were taken by someone who wasn't aware of the mistake.
Posted on: 3/20/2011 5:22 PM by Author "R Bell" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: OTOP PICS!!!
I also received the otop. I did not get the instruction manual. I e-mailed Planes Plus with no response. If you have the instruction manual or know how I can get one please let me know. I thought the fuse was a little flimsy. Thanks![;)]
Posted on: 12/10/2005 12:54 PM by Author "jon r bell" in the forum "RC Pattern Flying"
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RE: Plans or kit :Tigertail IV??
I have a tiger tail with a new o.s. 60 with pump. I just bought the plane at an auction. Then I bought the engine from a club member for 200.00. I had to order the header and tuned pipe. I have 550.00 in the plane. Let me know if that is something you might be interested in? Plane comes with servos, engine. I will include receiver and futaba radio for another 100.00[8|]
Posted on: 4/21/2005 9:51 AM by Author "jon r bell" in the forum "RC Pattern Flying"
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