FMS 1400MM P40B

[boomer108]

RE: FMS 1400MM P40B

Cheers Roy. Thanks for your service buddy, you too olwarbirds, and anyone else that served or does serve. And Roy... I'm jealous. I can't think of anything more incredible then getting to fly the real thing. I've had a few lessons in flying, (mainly gliders, but a few in a Cessna also), but the closest I've ever been to a warbird is shows, or what I see on tv. Lucky bugger. Well, lucks got nothing to do with it I'm sure it was a lot of hard work and dedication, but still, lucky bugger. ;)

I should have explained I wasn't a pilot but a In-flight Refueler or boomer as we say on the KC-135. I was the only enlisted person of the 4 man crew,I had three officers fly me to work every day. Best job in the Air Force  :)

[Shirty]

RE: FMS 1400MM P40B

Still, talk about a cool job. I'd think being a tb pilot would be a pretty cool job in the usaf too. Hell, I'd settle for the job of just washing the windscreens so I could be around these things each day lol. :)

Don't get me wrong, I wouldn't swap being an Aussie for quids, but sometimes I wish was born in the USA, I would have loved to get into the airforce when I was younger. Or even flying jets off carriers with the navy. If it flies, I'm keen.

[ryramZ]

RE: FMS 1400MM P40B

Back in stock! WooHoo!

[OV10]

RE: FMS 1400MM P40B

Hey guys, I find this really great,   I'm Canadian by birth, getting my American Citizenship, so that makes me......
An Ameradian?
A Canyank
An Ameranuck?

Go figure!
Tell, you the one thing it DOES make me....
Proud to be associated with everyone on HobbySquawk!!

And you better believe, I'm damned sure proud of those who put their lives on the line for me, in both countries!!!!

Grossman56

Hey Gman,
LMAO
You are now officially Canyank in my books. No more Gman

Congrats on getting your US citizenship and I am damn proud to have served for you brother!!!

Best regards, 

[Shirty]

RE: FMS 1400MM P40B

I think he should change his user name to canyank. Love it lol.

[crxmanpat]

RE: FMS 1400MM P40B

Was finally able to order mine this morning, and got my shipping notice like 2 hours after hitting buy now! Way to go MRC!

And now that Brendan has moved to my side of town, we'll need to do some formation flying! :D

[olwarbirds]

RE: FMS 1400MM P40B

Hey guys, I find this really great,   I'm Canadian by birth, getting my American Citizenship, so that makes me......
An Ameradian?
A Canyank
An Ameranuck?

Go figure!
Tell, you the one thing it DOES make me....
Proud to be associated with everyone on HobbySquawk!!

And you better believe, I'm damned sure proud of those who put their lives on the line for me, in both countries!!!!

Grossman56

Hey Gman,
LMAO
You are now officially Canyank in my books. No more Gman

Congrats on getting your US citizenship and I am damn proud to have served for you brother!!!

Best regards, 

+++ Ditto brother... CanYank congrats man, we are proud to have you.... I cant wait for the weather to break so I can start flying all these new and very nice Warbirds...Going to work more hrs at VA hospital just to get em all... DJ

[Grossman56]

RE: FMS 1400MM P40B

Annnnnddddddd.....we're back
How about Canyank-eh?

Anyways, great to see the site back up, felt strange yesterday that I could peruse the Forum, guess I'm addicted.

In case I haven't said it before, welcome to all you RCG guys, great to have you aboard!!
And now, getting back to the P 40, I received my Model Airplane News magazines and they have an article on the new airplane and it speaks highly of it which is great news!
If you haven't seen Brandon's mods, check those out, outstanding work.  I'm not clear on how he got the folding lights, but they are way cool!

But I'm wondering how everyone would feel about one thing regarding the kit.  Before the release, we on the forum were asked what we would like to see for markings.
There were a lot of suggestions as the P40 served in a lot of Airforces.  All of the suggestions were great and we had a real opportunity to have a truly international bird. The final decision was to go with the same scheme as the 980 version, not exactly creative. 
What I would have like to see is something along the lines of what they're doing with the P38, two different colors might be a bit much for the P40, but how about no decals and a selection of markings included in the kit instead?
Or, at the very least, we get our own decals from the likes of Callie Graphics and make the version we want.  That way, we can repaint without removing decals.
I have nothing against RT Smith's markings, he is a hero and I'm proud to have my plane represent him.  But I'd have like to had the opportunity to do mine in say Tex Hill's markings or Pappy Boyington's markings or maybe I'd like to have one in RAF colors, or, as it was suggested, one representing the AAF in Pearl Harbor.
And what about the RZAF or the RAAF.  Seems to me that Australia and New Zealand relied heavily on the P40 in the early months of the war as well.
Until the Mustang, I don't think there was another bird that served so 'internationally' correct me if I'm wrong.



Grossman56

[farmflyer]

RE: FMS 1400MM P40B

I guess it takes longer for the Internet to get out here to me my hs just came back up. Hi everyone

[crxmanpat]

RE: FMS 1400MM P40B

I'll +1 Grossman's comment about markings. So glad they are doing this with the FlightLineRC P-38. That way we don't have 6 planes at the field all with the same exact markings. Hopefully MRC and/or Diamond can convince FMS to follow suit.

[Brandon Moon]

RE: FMS 1400MM P40B

Looking good fella's

[Grossman56]

RE: FMS 1400MM P40B

The interesting thing, and I've posted a link to it somewhere on the forum, is that FMS DOES offer a generic P51D in silver, where you can make it whatever you want.  I suggested to MotionRC that they may want to look into that, but never heard anything back.

I can just picture a P40 round up, two different sizes, all the same markings!!

I'll see if I can't find the link again and update this post
http://www.diamondhobby.com/airplanes/fms-1400mm-p-51d-v8-sil-pnp
http://www.diamondhobby.com/airplanes/fms-1400mm-p-51b-silver-pnp

Grossman56 

[ryramZ]

RE: FMS 1400MM P40B

Thanks Brandon Moon for the awesome Aces of Iron pilot. Dudes! He's even got my name on his Mae West. Super cool Brandon, thanks a lot!

He arrived just in time to get some stick time.

Awesome sauce!

Ryan

[Grossman56]

RE: FMS 1400MM P40B

Deadly Ryan!!
I should really shut the PC off and go downstairs and get to work.

The P40 needs that pilot put in!! and some detailing in the cockpit area.

Got the ball joint plyers yesterday so time to convert Shangrilla over to ball links.
So much going on here, pretty cool.

Grossman56

[ryramZ]

RE: FMS 1400MM P40B

I know right. Now I need to dress up my cockpit. That pilot deserves a truly decked out office. For now I've got him installed and letting the glue dry. Mike and I are planning on braving the elements, wind today and get little Ryan some stick time.
Lol

Regards
Ryan

[Brandon Moon]

RE: FMS 1400MM P40B

Thanks Brandon Moon for the awesome Aces of Iron pilot.  Dudes! He's even got my name on his Mae West. Super cool Brandon, thanks a lot!

He arrived just in time to get some stick time.

Awesome sauce!

Ryan

Glad you like ;) :)

I actually recommend glueing in a piece of Lite ply to the bottom of him and then screw him to the position you like. That's what I did with mine and moved him back just a bit. I think the stock location they had the pilot sit is just a bit to far forward.

[Grossman56]

RE: FMS 1400MM P40B

What are you using for glue, just CA or Foamtack??

Grossman56

[Grossman56]

RE: FMS 1400MM P40B

So, it had to be done.
Took the old Pilot out and put the new guy in.  I agree, the stock position is too far forward so I moved him back as well.
I put a piece of armor plate behind him and then attached the headrest.  Also, I built an antiglare shield at the front, don't know if its stock, but it looks good, so....



Grossman56

[Pheonix]

RE: FMS 1400MM P40B

So, it had to be done.
Took the old Pilot out and put the new guy in.  I agree, the stock position is too far forward so I moved him back as well.
I put a piece of armor plate behind him and then attached the headrest.  Also, I built an antiglare shield at the front, don't know if its stock, but it looks good, so....
 


Grossman56

This is outstanding work.  I can only wish I could do something like this.  My hands just will not allow it.  I am lucky to pick something up without dropping it.  Great job and enjoy your flying. 

[Brandon Moon]

RE: FMS 1400MM P40B

Phoenix.... where are you located?

If you are in the US....and If you can send me an AOI pilot bust and pay to have him shipped back to you....I'll paint one up for you ?

My contribution back to the RC society ?..... I've done a few already free.