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	TimP38 Basic Member	Joined: April/21/2020 United States Posts: 23 IP Logged
Posted: July/01/2020 at 5:10pm		Quote

Hello guys,
Hope all is well with all. I got the Phoenix Stinson Voyager ARF kit, I have an electric set up for it, rim fire 46 etc... and a I have a SAITO FG-11. Really like to install a gasser in this plane, recommended prop for break in is 13x7, smallest 12x7?. Is this too much prop for this model? Please advise

	TimP38 Basic Member	Joined: April/21/2020 United States Posts: 23 IP Logged
Posted: July/01/2020 at 5:30pm		Quote

Forgot to mention turning it into a bush plane, thinking 3 to 3 1/4” fat tires as well

	Sparky Lifetime Site Supporter Head Curmudgeon	Joined: February/10/2004 United States Posts: 7347 IP Logged
Posted: July/01/2020 at 8:45pm		Quote

Most of us aren't familiar with the plane so this is were you post a link and it will take you to the website.
The U turn symbol second from the Right above.
Stinson
That being said the engine I am vaguely familiar with
Saito Fg-11
So it looks like this would be Ok but I believe it will be too strong an engine for this application. IMHO
And I bet you will have to hack up the cowl as well for it to fit.
Sparky

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	Teamricky Basic Member	Joined: February/10/2019 United Kingdom Posts: 389 IP Logged
Posted: September/03/2020 at 6:18am		Quote

Hi Tim,

A few months ago I was thinking of building a WW2 twin , when it comes to fighters and looks and allied forces the Mosquitoes and P38 fit the bill !

I’ve just found a company local to print off the plans to build the same kit you have :)

As I cannot store or easily fly over 75” spans this is the one to build !

Hopefully i will get some progress soon that maybe of help as a lot of weight has to be removed from this design to make it a runner!

I recon the basic changes are one piece tail with booms

Reduce all plywood’s with laminated balsa where possible

Cut out all formers from lite ply and remove the centres

Fabricate cowls in grp or carbon epoxy

Ensure servos are on or forward of C of G

Go electric :) (ensuring the batteries go in the cockpit pod) max capacity to balance

I’m not sold on going into plug in wing half’s outboard of the booms due to a weight increase and with the designed tail off situation it should be easy to transport :)

I wish you luck with your first scale model and hopefully you get pleanty of experience in :)

	TimP38 Basic Member	Joined: April/21/2020 United States Posts: 23 IP Logged
Posted: September/12/2020 at 10:49am		Quote

Hey Guys,
Just an update, can’t work on the P-38 right now, miserable here In so cal. Can’t work in garage. Made a balsa board and set up in living room. Building a good old Guillow’s kit 509 TBF Avenger, seen video on rc conversion, has anyone ventured here? I think the bl180 that I have would too much.

	Skyediamonds Site Supporter	Joined: April/03/2018 United States Posts: 2709 IP Logged
Posted: September/12/2020 at 2:51pm		Quote

Tim:
There’s a YouTube video of converting the Guillow’s TBF Avenger to R/C. By the way, I’m building & super-detailing a Guillow’s P-51. It’ll be a ground pounder for sure. It’ll make some farmer really happy as it creates deep furrows in the dirt as it does a fast taxi up & down the field. But boy, it’ll sure look nice!

Shifted from your left shoulder to your right shoulder on Vulture’s Row... :0)

Miss the ol’ Valley. Visited the place awhile back & there have been many changes but the traffic on the -405 is still deadlocked, just like old times. I wonder if they’re the same cars....

Gary

	fw190 Lifetime Site Supporter	Joined: September/14/2003 United States Posts: 1100 IP Logged
Posted: September/12/2020 at 3:47pm		Quote

Hi TimP38,

I just saw this post. This is Vic, I too live in Burbank, a few blocks from Portos. Come visit me! Anyways, 20 or so years ago, the ghost of Lockheed in Burbank got the best of me and I built a P38. of course there is lot more to just building a P38.

You worked at Hobby People, wow even a smaller world, you probably know Alex, I call him 'Alex the Russian Spy' as he frequent my shop trying to see all my secrets. Alex and I recently are doing Warbird Wednesdays at the Basin.

PM, your welcome to come over my little Burbank shop (garage hanger) to chill and talk about warbirds!

Vic

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	Skyediamonds Site Supporter	Joined: April/03/2018 United States Posts: 2709 IP Logged
Posted: September/12/2020 at 7:54pm		Quote

Vic,
Would it be okay if Tim brings his ghost vulture sitting on his shoulder? I promise not to make a sound...;0)

Gary

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