Classic P-38 Lightning 52 - 90" Nitro Twin Gas Engine Radio Remote Controlled RC Warbird Airplane R/C Plane ARF

P-38 Lightning - 52 Twin Engine ARF RC Warbird Plane

P-38 Lightning 90" Twin Engine ARF

I don't know about you, but when I hear the term "Twin Engine", only a handful of planes immediately come to my mind. At the top of that list is Lockheed's illustrious P-38 Lightning. Throw the term "WWII Fighter" into the equation and I can't think of another.

It's also one of those planes that I have always wanted to model, but too often it was either cost, or labor prohibitive. Now NitroModels has rendered the peerless "Forked-Tail Devil" in ARF form for under $250.

90.0" wingspan, 67.0" long, 1085.0 sq. in. wing area, 12 lb. flying weight. Amazing detail, the art of the P-38 model airplane brought to a new level. All Laser Cut Balsa/Plywood construction. Comes with fuel tanks, landing gears, screws and hardware. The mass balances on the elevator are faithfully reproduced. The aircraft is very high quality, high detail, right down to the gun sights. While a great deal of work has been done (about 90% done), there is still a little assembly for you to do. Included is also a illustrated instruction manual. Flight performance is very good with the .52 engines that we recommend and the plane is easy to fly. Landings are slow and soft. Five channels are required: (11 servos).

Key Features
Our evergreen model airplane
Top quality balsa and plywood construction
One of the finest ARF kits on the market
All wood constructions with fiberglass parts
Trimmed and painted cowling by fuel proof paint
Pre-hinged flaps for smoother landing
Hand iron-on color covering
Comes with all hardware and accessories

Name: NitroModels 90" P-38
Wingspan: 90 in / 2300mm
Wing Area: 1085 sq in / 70sq dm
Length: 71 in (180.3 cm)
Flying Weight (advertised): 12 lb / 5500g
Flying Weight: (actual) 12.5 lb
Channels: 5 total - Elevator, Aileron, Rudder, Throttle, Flaps

Requirements:
Engine: (2) .52 (2-stroke); .60 (4-stroke)
Engine Recommended: (2) O.S. FS-70 II Surpass
Radio Recommended: JR 6102 Transmitter w/ JR R700 7 Channel FM Slimline Rx
Servos Required: (11) JR DS811 - Elevator (2), Aileron (2), Rudder (3), Throttle (2), Flaps (2)

Items Needed To Complete

5 Channel Radio w/ 11 Standard High-Torque Servos
Two .46 - .52 2-stroke or Two .60 - .70 4-Stroke Glow Engines
Eight 24" Servo Extensions (* See Note)
Two 36" Servo Extensions (* See Note)
Six "Y" Cords (* See Note)
2 Spinners (2 1/2")
Fuel Line
CA Glue
30-min Epoxy
Various Standard Shop Tools

*Note: The P-38 lends itself nicely to a 2 Receiver configuration. This would eliminate many of the required "Y" Cords and Extensions.

First impressions are important, and at first glance, the P-38 gooks great. The quality of the wood is very good, and the construction is excellent. The Canopy, Superchargers and Air Scoops are all vacu-formed plastic, and the Cowls are made of a good sturdy fiberglass. The overall construction and quality of this airframe is very good.

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