Official FlightLine RC 1600mm P-38 Lightning Thread

[tdevince]

Bajora,
Nice pic, you definitely have some skills there!!

[Aros]

A bit off topic but Jon, please share your setup...I'm sure there are some aspiring photographers among us that would be interested to hear what camera you use, etc...They really are fantastic shots.

[Shirty]

Steaming this way in large numbers, somewhere out in the middle of the Pacific ocean ...

Maaaaaaaaaannnnn. That's a beautiful pic. I'll have one in large poster size, with the black frame on the glass thanks. Awesome photo mate. Filter on the lens or photoshop for the colours? Looks amazing.

"Somewhere ahead, an unsuspecting Betty bomber carrying admiral Yamamoto is not going to know what hit it.... To be contd". ((thought I'd continue the story lol))

[Grossman56]

I'll jump on board, I'm officially a Bajora Photo Fan!!
Not to detract from the topic , but the B17 on the previous page, any idea of when V2 will be available? I'd like to see what they do to improve this bird. She needs scale L/G and a retractable tail wheel for sure. As I sit here typing, it dawns on me, this would be a great project for Flightline to take on. We've had '909' fly over Cody and there is nothing in the world like seeing a real B17 fly. The theme from 12 o'clock High sings in my head!!
Sorry guys, had to get it out. I just look at the incredible quality they put into the P38 and hope that some day someone will do the same for the Big Gas Bird.

Grossman56

[xplaneguy]

Here's a two fun photos of Pilot Evelyn with a couple of cool planes.....great day in Southern California!

[Shirty]

Nice... Bit unfair play though by placing the green one a bit closer to the camera so it looks bigger. But I'm still going silver despite your subliminal messaging tricks. ;)

[xplaneguy]

Shirty-You're on to me mate! :)

[Bajora]

Cool photos Tony! Symmetry and a pretty young lady...what's not to love about the composition?! :)

[mr.frankenjet]

great pic, what awesome looking machines , beautiful
any details or close ups of the foil work on the silver Alpha ?

[xplaneguy]

Thanks Jon! Alpha came up with the idea and it was fun to shoot. :)

[xplaneguy]

great pic, what awesome looking machines , beautiful

Thanks Frankenjet!

[TwistedGrin]

Here's a two fun photos of Pilot Evelyn with a couple of cool planes.....great day in Southern California!

Xplaneguy - studying the photo and looking at the silver airframe.....it looks as if the left side boom and nacelle have some metallic shine sections to them.....is this just some light refraction going on or - is there some paint experimentation?

Thanks for the photo's and info

TwistedGrin

[Alpha]

TG, click on the picture and you'll see his caption for those photos:
"RC Pilot Evelyn holding the FlightLine P38s. Note bare-metal foil was applied to the silver Lightning by Alpha."

My production sample of Allied Silver wasn't fully painted, so I've been finishing it in "all out" scale detail. Aluminum sheeting, Robart wheels, antenna wires, airbrushed weathering, etc. It's still a work in progress but I ultimately want to show the full potential of this model's scale factor.

[TwistedGrin]

TG, click on the picture and you'll see his caption for those photos: "RC Pilot Evelyn holding the Flightline RC P-38s. Note-Bare metal foil was applied to the silver Lightning by Alpha

Duhhh - LOL yep I noticed the notes now.....can't see the forest for the trees thing!!

TwistedGrin

[Grossman56]

Metal foil eh? I found some metal foil duct tape that looks great, is that what you're using? Anyway, makes it really stand out.
Good job Alpha, I'm sure the boys are drooling!!

Grossman56

[Grossman56]

Hey guys, these machines are simply beautiful!
I've noticed that there are 26 pages to this thread now, I'm really impressed at the reaction to this airplane, simply outstanding!
But I'm curious as to why everyone loves this plane, so tell me what you like in particular, maybe we can get a heads up to Motion R/C as to what we would like to see in future kits

Grossman56

[xviper]

A new plane arrived today and another one tomorrow. I'm going to have to crash a couple just to make room for this one when it gets here. :cry:

[TiredIronGRB]

I'm seriously thinking doing mine as a Night Fighter.

[tdevince]

Nice... Bit unfair play though by placing the green one a bit closer to the camera so it looks bigger. But I'm still going silver despite your subliminal messaging tricks. ;)

Why do I get the feeling Shirty is going to start a Silver vs Green P38 rivalry, similar to the P51 Blue nose vs Red Tail? LOL

[xplaneguy]

Didn't you know that Shirty means Drama Queen! We leave him to his own devices on here. ;) Did you notice how I didn't respond to his comment?....just sayin! :D