I just bought a Guillows P-38 kit from e bay. I would like to get it to fly R/C like yours. My Dad got me a Guillows B-17 back in 1987-88, or so, from a Smithsonian catalog. And having no skill I just destroyed it.....incapable of even getting it built. I think I am up to the challenge of this P-38 though. I might be asking for some advice on engines and R/C stuff. Cool video. Great skill. I hope to get at this level.
Didn't know that you could fit all of the electronics into such a small airframe but then, I haven't really kept with the hobby like I used to. I have a Guillow's P-38 kit sitting in the closet but I think I'll stick with rubber power for now. : )
Awesome, just picked up the kit because of this video... However, shouldnt the props rotate twards the outside of the plane? used to build these things around 10 years ago, getting back into it now after college... thanks for the vid!
Great job! I'm very jealous... I have this same kit sitting in my basement. I got all the wood parts put together and the covering attached, and then I went back to the store for more dope and found out it wasn't available anymore. So it's been sitting there for many months... What covering/finish did you use? I asked a hobby shop guy about converting to RC. He said that the balsa frame wouldn't hold the kind of covering I'd need... So I'm jealous!
@StvErick9 Hey, First thank You, I would not give up on it. This conversion is very doable. I would suggest joining RC Groups (it's free) and on the scale forum there is an Guillows conversion index at the top. It lists all the Guillows conversions in electric power including my P-38. I covered mine in laminating film AKA PET or Doculam, it is strong and light. blow the dust off and give it a try. -M
@StvErick9 Our local Ace hardware carries the Guillows kits. Just recently they stared carrying Pactra clear dope. I thought the stuff wasn't being made anymore. Just Brodak. bill
were can i get those counter rotating props.They are great.you realy do a great job on your planes.It took me 20 years to learn to build like that.Its a dying art with all the ARFs out there today.i am passing on the knowledge on to my son now and we should try to inspire others to build because its so rewarding
Hey you can get them at Eflitelinedotcom they are Vario's and you just order left and right blades. That is great you are getting your son into the hobby, I agree that making your own is an important and fun skill. You should join RCGROUPS. It is a great source for building and I and others have done some father son threads. Very rewarding. Who can resist "dad can we build a plane" For this build thread on RCG's search "Guillows P-38 I like smoke and Lightning..." All the best 8-) -M
Go Mark! I must have missed this one somehow. Good job!
I have this kit now, a a friend gave it to me, only with a bit of damage to one of the bottom plastic covers, which could be fabbed. I need a good bit of motivation though. Your video just came up, after loading my Guillows Zero video. I replaced the poorly wound GWS motor, that was causing ESCs to nearly glow hot, at any throttle setting. The plane is now a blast, on a BP 370-1300kv motor.
@WTFLYR Bill the Zero is fantastic! Glad you have this kit, i am sure you will make it look awesome. I wouldn't worry about the plastic. I cut most of mine out and didn't use a lot of it. looking forward to your lightning conversion.
I once built one of these with a pair of Fox .15s. I sheeted the entire plane with 1/32" balsa and made the tail surfaces from 3/16" solid balsa for stiffness and to counter the weight of the engines. The area near the engines were sheeted in 1/16" It was controline and flew very well. Very nice model that you built. Since it was electric, did you paint it with something other than dope? Have you considered doing the B-17? Bill
Great job Mark! I've been watching for this in my subscription box for some time now!! Awesome she flew ans another testament to your great building skills.
Hooray.. at last!! :) :) I'm genuinly pleased for you.. and what a stunning model it turned out to be!! It flew very nicely too, so well done!! I nearly nearly NEARLY started a Revell 1/72 P-38 today, but then I decided to build a couple of Polikarpov I-153's... which is why I ended up building a tank... :) :) I need help, I think.. :)
Robert, thanks, need help? maybe you should consider taking up a hobby, oh almost forgot our obsessions are our hobbies ;-). I will be looking for your P-38. Thanks again.
@milesperpound No problem.. The P-38 is now a FFVS J22, by the way.. But I really want to get one built, can't keep doing Thunderbolts all the time!! The US did have other fighters too.. some even claim the P-51 to be one of them.. :)
bravo sir, fantastic model
MrROTD 1 month ago
where do you get "dope" and either that paintjob is stellar or did you not use tissue?
fadugleman 2 months ago
I just bought a Guillows P-38 kit from e bay. I would like to get it to fly R/C like yours. My Dad got me a Guillows B-17 back in 1987-88, or so, from a Smithsonian catalog. And having no skill I just destroyed it.....incapable of even getting it built. I think I am up to the challenge of this P-38 though. I might be asking for some advice on engines and R/C stuff. Cool video. Great skill. I hope to get at this level.
monkey0pump0ethanol 3 months ago
great job!
dsldrvr69 5 months ago
Cool Miles,
Didn't know that you could fit all of the electronics into such a small airframe but then, I haven't really kept with the hobby like I used to. I have a Guillow's P-38 kit sitting in the closet but I think I'll stick with rubber power for now. : )
mojaveman1 6 months ago
Nice job!
ebr62933 6 months ago
boy, you really owned the P-38, it's like you invented it yourself. i mean heck, you might as well have been the creator himself.
losipoop 10 months ago
Awesome, just picked up the kit because of this video... However, shouldnt the props rotate twards the outside of the plane? used to build these things around 10 years ago, getting back into it now after college... thanks for the vid!
compbumj 11 months ago
Great job! I'm very jealous... I have this same kit sitting in my basement. I got all the wood parts put together and the covering attached, and then I went back to the store for more dope and found out it wasn't available anymore. So it's been sitting there for many months... What covering/finish did you use? I asked a hobby shop guy about converting to RC. He said that the balsa frame wouldn't hold the kind of covering I'd need... So I'm jealous!
StvErick9 1 year ago
@StvErick9 Hey, First thank You, I would not give up on it. This conversion is very doable. I would suggest joining RC Groups (it's free) and on the scale forum there is an Guillows conversion index at the top. It lists all the Guillows conversions in electric power including my P-38. I covered mine in laminating film AKA PET or Doculam, it is strong and light. blow the dust off and give it a try. -M
milesperpound 1 year ago
@StvErick9 Our local Ace hardware carries the Guillows kits. Just recently they stared carrying Pactra clear dope. I thought the stuff wasn't being made anymore. Just Brodak. bill
earlyhemibill 7 months ago
were can i get those counter rotating props.They are great.you realy do a great job on your planes.It took me 20 years to learn to build like that.Its a dying art with all the ARFs out there today.i am passing on the knowledge on to my son now and we should try to inspire others to build because its so rewarding
snipereliete 1 year ago
Hey you can get them at Eflitelinedotcom they are Vario's and you just order left and right blades. That is great you are getting your son into the hobby, I agree that making your own is an important and fun skill. You should join RCGROUPS. It is a great source for building and I and others have done some father son threads. Very rewarding. Who can resist "dad can we build a plane" For this build thread on RCG's search "Guillows P-38 I like smoke and Lightning..." All the best 8-) -M
milesperpound 1 year ago
Go Mark! I must have missed this one somehow. Good job!
I have this kit now, a a friend gave it to me, only with a bit of damage to one of the bottom plastic covers, which could be fabbed. I need a good bit of motivation though. Your video just came up, after loading my Guillows Zero video. I replaced the poorly wound GWS motor, that was causing ESCs to nearly glow hot, at any throttle setting. The plane is now a blast, on a BP 370-1300kv motor.
WTFLYR 1 year ago
@WTFLYR Bill the Zero is fantastic! Glad you have this kit, i am sure you will make it look awesome. I wouldn't worry about the plastic. I cut most of mine out and didn't use a lot of it. looking forward to your lightning conversion.
Best Mark
milesperpound 1 year ago
I once built one of these with a pair of Fox .15s. I sheeted the entire plane with 1/32" balsa and made the tail surfaces from 3/16" solid balsa for stiffness and to counter the weight of the engines. The area near the engines were sheeted in 1/16" It was controline and flew very well. Very nice model that you built. Since it was electric, did you paint it with something other than dope? Have you considered doing the B-17? Bill
earlyhemibill 1 year ago
Sweet plane Bro awsome finish; I think I'll have to get this one for next winter.
Mostlyfun 1 year ago 2
@Mostlyfun Cool this is like building two planes but well worth it. Good luck and let us know how it turns out. Cheers! -M
milesperpound 1 year ago
it`s a beautiful machine congratulation`s
winnieflight 1 year ago
Good Job Bro
rfurman28 1 year ago
@rfurman28 Thanks Man appreciate the comment :-)
milesperpound 1 year ago
coolness!
mlem567 1 year ago 5
@mlem567 Madness......
milesperpound 1 year ago
Great work! I live my R/C life vicariously through you!
STREETCORONER 1 year ago 6
RD, I still need to get up to Canada, probably in a few weeks. Glad I could help with your RC fix. I need a Typhoon, ;-) ;-)
M
milesperpound 1 year ago
finally!!
amazing job man
rockonmyfriend 1 year ago 4
ROMF, Thanks man. Flying weather is "finally" getting better here. Cheers! M
milesperpound 1 year ago
Great job Mark! I've been watching for this in my subscription box for some time now!! Awesome she flew ans another testament to your great building skills.
IEATSRT 1 year ago 3
Hey B, thanks, sorry it took so long. I am looking forward to your big Hellcat. Should be sweet.
M
milesperpound 1 year ago
No problem... You and me both friend!! Perhaps now that I have a bit of an incling about balsa planes I might just be able to tackle a Guillows!
IEATSRT 1 year ago
Great job, beautyful looking plane...
osmaningozyaslari 1 year ago 3
Thanks so much!
milesperpound 1 year ago
NICE JOB great flying ur getting so good at these conversions :D
SkinnyPuppy208 1 year ago 3
Thanks SP208, this was my first twin conversion, Pretty happy with the outcome.
milesperpound 1 year ago
Hooray.. at last!! :) :) I'm genuinly pleased for you.. and what a stunning model it turned out to be!! It flew very nicely too, so well done!! I nearly nearly NEARLY started a Revell 1/72 P-38 today, but then I decided to build a couple of Polikarpov I-153's... which is why I ended up building a tank... :) :) I need help, I think.. :)
BasicModelling 1 year ago 3
Robert, thanks, need help? maybe you should consider taking up a hobby, oh almost forgot our obsessions are our hobbies ;-). I will be looking for your P-38. Thanks again.
M
milesperpound 1 year ago
@milesperpound No problem.. The P-38 is now a FFVS J22, by the way.. But I really want to get one built, can't keep doing Thunderbolts all the time!! The US did have other fighters too.. some even claim the P-51 to be one of them.. :)
BasicModelling 1 year ago
Nice plane and flying!
rg26100 1 year ago 2
Wow that was quick. Thanks for rating. Very rewarding project.
M
milesperpound 1 year ago