Why so few P40s

[farmflyer]

I was just curious why there are so few P40s out there. Do they not model well bad flight characteristics or not that popular. The new high speed is good looking but would like to see one around the 1200mm range. Anyone know or have any ideas and on this.

[SOB8604]

RE: Why so few P40s

According to the talk over at one of the other forums, FMS will be releasing a 1400mm P40 late summer/early fall.

[Loneflier]

RE: Why so few P40s

HK is also planning a release of a new P-40 in the 1100mm size range. It will be in the Durafly line.

I am happy to hear that FMS will be re-releasing their P-40 in the 1400mm size. I have one now and it flies well, but the quality was not nearly as good on that plane as their newer releases.

[starcop]

RE: Why so few P40s

I agree, this is one of the most used aircraft in the WWII era. We are slowly losing some of the history that made America great! A long with some great men & woman that have served so valiantly. It's a shame what time can do, but I guess it's all about ones attitude towards the future. I do want to see FMS or Freewing build another P-40 before all there is are the small 800 series birds. I like the 2000MM Lanxiang bird; except the price tag is a bit steep. Especially for us working class customers. That's why we save or sell something to get another!

Cheers, Matt

[StormyDog1962]

RE: Why so few P40s

Have not heard if FMS is putting out a new P-40 but I don't understand the shortage myself. I prefer to be different than everyone else and not show up with all the other Mustangs, I think the P-40 is an excellent platform yet many don't have enough, if we get a chance to put a bug in the vendors ears maybe we can convince them to produce more P-40 options. I do have the 980mm High Speed P-40 and FMS did a great job on it but would like a larger one myself. Good Luck guys!!
Wayne

[farmflyer]

RE: Why so few P40s

Thanks Wayne, if you guys get the opportunity to make a suggestion something in the 1200mm range would be great. The 1400mm's are ok but a little large for some to transport I'll probable end up the 980 not interested in high speed just want a p40 really bad.

[Grossman56]

RE: Why so few P40s

I agree, I've looked at the FMS 1400 P40 and even from the pictures, it isn't a great representation.  Especially the landing gear, its way too spread out and undersized.
The P40B is a great looking plane, I wish it had come out in a 1400 scale.  The pocket rocket theme attached to these 980's doesn't interest me, although I understand that speed is a big factor for others, so that's cool, have at it.
What I saw in the 980 P40 was an excellent representation of the real thing, in R.T Smith's marking from the Flying Tigers.  We need to have more birds coming out like this one and Old Crow that point specifically to they guy who flew this plane and what he did for us.  I commend MotionRC for trending this as I think that they are being quickly forgotten. Its sad to think that a veteran like Robert L Scott returned to China late in his life to walk the Great Wall and to visit the graveyard of his fallen comrades only to find that the graveyard doesn't exist anymore nor any signs of the AVG.
An accurate P40E or P40K would be a great addition to anyone's fleet.

Grossman56

[DonRhone]

RE: Why so few P40s

I agree, I've looked at the FMS 1400 P40 and even from the pictures, it isn't a great representation.  Especially the landing gear, its way too spread out and undersized.
The P40B is a great looking plane, I wish it had come out in a 1400 scale.  The pocket rocket theme attached to these 980's doesn't interest me, although I understand that speed is a big factor for others, so that's cool, have at it.
What I saw in the 980 P40 was an excellent representation of the real thing, in R.T Smith's marking from the Flying Tigers.  We need to have more birds coming out like this one and Old Crow that point specifically to they guy who flew this plane and what he did for us.  I commend MotionRC for trending this as I think that they are being quickly forgotten. Its sad to think that a veteran like Robert L Scott returned to China late in his life to walk the Great Wall and to visit the graveyard of his fallen comrades only to find that the graveyard doesn't exist anymore nor any signs of the AVG.
An accurate P40E or P40K would be a great addition to anyone's fleet.

Grossman56

HK just released a new teaser showing their Durafly version of the P40.

Interestingly one of the comments is that there will be 6 options for the decals indicating the nationality of the flyers.

Now that is a great idea to add the decals later and to have a option is even better.

[Grossman56]

RE: Why so few P40s

I', with you there, Don.  I've said that about the P51's both Freewing and FMS.  Give us a choice of decals, Mustangs were flown by everyone in the 40s and 50s, and most of the surviving ones here in North America are surplus RCAF birds.  it would be great to be able to get a 'factory fresh' version where the emphasis was put on a great metal finish, leaving you free to install whatever color scheme you want.
A fellow I met up in Sidney, BC had a P40E that was original, not rebuilt, but exactly as it was when he bought it at Vancouver International Airport after the war.  It's markings were the British roundels and the rest was highly polished aluminum.  This thing was amazing, I have a picture of it somewhere.  This was back in the 80's when he had it at a local airplane museum, he had a falling out with them shortly afterwards and took it home and put it in his garage!!  At that time he'd been offered upwards of $9 million for it!! The darned thing hadn't flown since he bought it as he wasn't a pilot, but he did run it up every once in a while to keep it in shape.  Can you imagine!
Now that's one I'd like to duplicate!

Grossman56
 

[fieldofdreamsflyer]

RE: Why so few P40s

I agree, I've looked at the FMS 1400 P40 and even from the pictures, it isn't a great representation.  Especially the landing gear, its way too spread out and undersized.
The P40B is a great looking plane, I wish it had come out in a 1400 scale.  The pocket rocket theme attached to these 980's doesn't interest me, although I understand that speed is a big factor for others, so that's cool, have at it.
What I saw in the 980 P40 was an excellent representation of the real thing, in R.T Smith's marking from the Flying Tigers.  We need to have more birds coming out like this one and Old Crow that point specifically to they guy who flew this plane and what he did for us.  I commend MotionRC for trending this as I think that they are being quickly forgotten. Its sad to think that a veteran like Robert L Scott returned to China late in his life to walk the Great Wall and to visit the graveyard of his fallen comrades only to find that the graveyard doesn't exist anymore nor any signs of the AVG.
An accurate P40E or P40K would be a great addition to anyone's fleet.

Grossman56

Thats the old P-40 your looking at.  The new one is more scale and its a B model 
http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2428267

[IfIHadWings]

RE: Why so few P40s

I spoke to Stuart/HK at 2015 Joe Nall while he gave an interview and flight demo of their Durafly 1100mm P40N. I don't recall all the specs but I doubt anyone will be disappointed. Sounded like it should be released third quarter.

[Grossman56]

RE: Why so few P40s

I agree, I've looked at the FMS 1400 P40 and even from the pictures, it isn't a great representation.  Especially the landing gear, its way too spread out and undersized.
The P40B is a great looking plane, I wish it had come out in a 1400 scale.  The pocket rocket theme attached to these 980's doesn't interest me, although I understand that speed is a big factor for others, so that's cool, have at it.
What I saw in the 980 P40 was an excellent representation of the real thing, in R.T Smith's marking from the Flying Tigers.  We need to have more birds coming out like this one and Old Crow that point specifically to they guy who flew this plane and what he did for us.  I commend MotionRC for trending this as I think that they are being quickly forgotten. Its sad to think that a veteran like Robert L Scott returned to China late in his life to walk the Great Wall and to visit the graveyard of his fallen comrades only to find that the graveyard doesn't exist anymore nor any signs of the AVG.
An accurate P40E or P40K would be a great addition to anyone's fleet.

Grossman56

Thats the old P-40 your looking at.  The new one is more scale and its a B model 
http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2428267

Now that is cool!  Tex Hill paint job maybe, he was one of the Flying Tigers and if you've ever read anything about him, he was one heck of a pilot, and long term AVG member, went on to stay with the Group when it was transferred into the USAC under Robert L Scott.

Grossman56

[farmflyer]

RE: Why so few P40s

That will definitely be worth taking a good look at. I wish someone would make one in 1200mm range but this may be a good alternative.

[Grossman56]

RE: Why so few P40s

Diamond Hobby is saying that it will be here in August
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Originally Posted by Diamond Hobby
Fellow Fliers, FMS is announcing the new P-40B in 1400 mm, the Plane is due here in August.
Any comments from MotionRC?
Are you guys getting this bird?

Grossman56

[OV10]

RE: Why so few P40s

Hello Gman,

MRC has already answered. Look at this thread I had initiated about 3 weeks ago.
http://www.hobbysquawk.com/thread-1607.html
Best Regards,