Retract upgrade for your nice new P-38

[JFandL]

I would love to see a upgrade for your new P-38(FW) , working struts with better scale wheels.

Thank you,

John

[Tom]

noted and already in the works!

[JFandL]

Thank you Sir!

John

[FLTRI]

noted and already in the works!

Nice. Drop in replacement, or???

I was going to mod them with the Freewing P-51 retracts, when they come back in stock. But if there's a better mousetrap coming, I'll wait...

[Brandon Moon]

Looking forward to what you come up with Tom?

[JFandL]

This is outstanding IMHO, the only thing time frame.

John

[Hink64]

noted and already in the works!

Hi Tom
Would this be custom for this plane or recommendations or mods from different airframe components? Just curious on the thought process.

thanks
Tom

[JFandL]

Yes by now it should be more than a phone call?? Looking forward to what happens with the new retract system.

John

[Tom]

The retracts are the same but there are new shock absorbing oleo struts with new tires coming which are specifically made for this plane. These will not be included with the plane but will be an optional upgrade for those who want this.

[FLTRI]

Exactly what I'm looking for! Drop in replacements, I hope? Any ideas when, and how much???

[Tom]

No idea on price or when just yet. These are not quite ready for production just yet so it is likely 2 - 3 months out.

[FLTRI]

Thanks Tom.

I've changed my wheels to Robart's on the stock struts, and have been pondering an oleo mod that I've seen several other P-38 pilots do. I'm willing to wait a few months for something drop in, assuming I don't have to replace the entire retract.

Now if you need a beta tester, you know how to get ahold of me, right???

[JFandL]

No idea on price or when just yet. These are not quite ready for production just yet so it is likely 2 - 3 months out.

Thanks Tom,

Nice to know they are in the works, the P-38 really needs a better landing gear setup. You can put me in the front of the line to buy them when ready!!


John

[Brandon Moon]

Looking forward to seeing how they look and turn out?

[RRHandy]

Any updates on this?

[FLTRI]

Any updates on this?

Bump......

[RRHandy]

We are patently waiting for some info on this.:)

[JFandL]

Yes we are doing just that , Any word / update? :dodgy:

[Brandon Moon]

The retracts are the same but there are new shock absorbing oleo struts with new tires coming which are specifically made for this plane. These will not be included with the plane but will be an optional upgrade for those who want this.

Do we have an expected time frame on when these will be available?

[dkalwishky]

I opened a ticket with Motion and Brad responded with this.

"Yes Flightline is looking into doing a upgraded landing gear set but they have not done anything yet on this.Their is no release date on them at this time."