The most popular Warbird ? | Master Series Spitfire

[@barryfleming2692]

David is still an FT legend 👍

[@hunterwright386]

barry Fleming preach!

[@jacksontenhave7959]

Agreed! This one is beautiful, but no one will ever replace David in all his mastery.

[@CarminesRCTipsandTricks]

Nobody will replace The Swede's irreverent humor and wit! One of a kind of Guy!!

[@crashrr2993]

Well, I made it, and… It’s freakin’ AWESOME! I cannot believe how good it looks in the blue - and I’m a 59-year old, old Skool British stickler and member of the Spitfire Society!! The semi-elliptical wings are just SO beautiful!! It flies on rails, and feels so clean as it cuts through the air. I’ve only just returned to the hobby after a 45 year hiatus and have a mere three or four hours of r/c stick time, but this ship is so benign. Landing it is easy, just line it up, kill the power and glide a couple of feet above the deck. It just stops in mid-air and floats onto the grass. The nose is soft, so I’m going to add a thin layer of glassfibre to my next one. Also, a thin batten of ply on the spine to beef it up. I crashed mine several times on launch when I maidened it, because it does have a vicious torque roll when you self-launch. (Doesn’t manifest when someone else can give it a decent shove and get the air over the wings early. ) I’m fitting a Zohd ko-pilot which has auto-launch. Now that I know it’s a successful formula, I will definitely be building another, bigger version. Well done, FT, you made my dream come true: I finally got to fly a Spitfire!!👍🍻

[@sviatoslavchalenko1538]

I can't wait for the other planes to come out. I've already seen so many in the background and they look so cool!

[@gryfandjane]

Outstanding! I love how you guys are creating such realistic lines with flat foamboard.

[@AndrewFlyGuy]

John Overstreet has truly revolutionized DTFB plane building! Haven't built a Master Series yet, but this might be my first :) Would love to do the P-38 as well, but feel like this would be a good test first. Some of us never forgot the promise of the V2 ;) Never harbored any hard feelings about it, but this looks to absolutely be worth the wait!!!

[@tysonl79]

I wouldn't say this is revolutionary. I've looked at a few of these plans. It looks like he's just tracing old paper models into inkscape or illustrator an up-scaling them. Some of us have been doing this for years.

[@xs-1b415]

The P-38 would be a tough Master Series to start with. Looking at the plans for this, it looks very similar to the Corsair - which was a challenging, but approachable build. I would highly recommend giving one a shot, my Corsair especially flies great and I think it has a lot to do with the smooth airfoil that is generated by molding the foam. One word of caution, they need nose weight - and lots of it. I did not want to invest in 3,000 mAh batteries, so I used a 3536 brushless motor and it balances great with a with my hoard of 2,200 mAh 4S. Plus, you have more power than you will ever need.

[@crashrr2993]

If you make it, you will not be disappointed. Please read my earlier comment. This ship flies and looks far beyond my expectations. I can’t recommend it enough.

[@danielnixon1976]

I love the Spitfire. I have an all balsa scratch built with a super tigre 3000. I like what I am seeing with what you have. I may have to purchase what you have. Thanks for sharing.

[@finnleithomczyk5292]

Amazing plane!

[@jaymugenpower]

I am soooo excited for this plane!! The original spitfire is the first FT plane my brother and I built and had such a great experience!! The master series looks really good. Congrats on the design and thanks for bringing this to the fans!

[@waynekelly9395]

‘‘This is insane, the shit you guys do with foam board really is revolutionary. I love the fact that we can build something so nicely crafted that when we crash it we can easily rebuild. I’m still slowly building a spitfire. I’m not a good builder low attention span but I love the idea and absolutely love the repair aspect. Awesome work guys and awesome attention to detail with everything you do. Build videos, plan downloads etc. you guys are on top of your game

[@eulachonfish]

Classic warbird, nice looking build. Much more realistic lines than the original one. Looks like it's time for another Spit!

[@dannykramer8045]

Bro those are sick.

[@Hindenburg64]

Nice Plane

[@rhyno1351]

Can you please do a mighty mini spitfire. I love the spitfire design but I don’t have enough space to fly it

[@michaelslater4841]

You guys have given me back my building passion thanks

[@joshbixler1261]

Michael Slater that means a lot. Thank you and happy building brother!!!

[@decaygaming4238]

I can't wait to build this beauty!

[@sylvainjoly1965]

Just ordered mine! Can’t wait!

[@josefarias2904]

I love this I manage to put landing gear and OMG it brings it to life keep up the awesome work you guys are an inspiration.

[@thegamingguitarist654]

How? Thank you!

[@air-headedaviator1805]

Very good lookin plane

[@xxxenricop]

Looks great Josh!

[@alexwargo4857]

Thanks a lot! Good job FT! My favorite warbird!

[@neilgillies6943]

Nice, but it would be perfect to have a matching Hurricane too :-)

[@crashrr2993]

Neil Gillies ...accompanied by the obligatory Me109... oh and a De Havilland Mosquito for good measure...!

[@bransondarch8678]

@@crashrr2993 They're both in the works by John I believe.

[@CarminesRCTipsandTricks]

I STILL want to know about that B-17 he keeps TEASING us with on the wall... FOUR ENGINE FOAMIE?? Yes please!

[@jaqueslagerweij6882]

And a bf 109

[@yen1761]

awesome plane

[@tanujkewalramani694]

Looking forward for plans of such beauty

[@EldarKinSlayer]

Original Spitfires couldn't fly inverted more than a very few seconds so this one flies better ;)

[@jamesbach2021]

Yep, they were carborated not fuel injected...

[@tylercurtis441]

Mi e flew inverted fine

[@lubomirhutan3436]

Tyler Curtis uhm he means the real one lol

[@martijn9568]

The one's with the early variants of the Merlin, yes. Later variants of the Merlin could operate inverted

[@RotivOsnofa]

@@martijn9568 yeah and the solution was pretty amazing and simple!

[@martinlagrange8821]

I've built one, and its a spectacular slope soarer ! I am begging on hands and knees that John please share the F-14, F-16 and F-18's in the backgrounds of the start of this film, as I DESPERATELY want to build and fly these as slopers too !

[@MCsCreations]

Beautiful job, guys!!! 😃

[@f1matt]

Great news!

[@brioctanefpv2931]

I love the flitetest designs but does anyone else not like the leading edge shape of these master series builds?

[@RangerTTDark]

man i hope so much you guy's will be able to scale this down to a mini =)

[@foamdataservices]

Henrik Andersen Nerdnic has a very nice mini sized spitfire.

[@szajba8106]

@@foamdataservices he's got 800mm but it's easy to scale it down, I made one mini spitfire with nerdnic's design myself. Flies really nice and fast :)

[@crashandburngaming5103]

Sweet man, great looking project.

[@titidumitrelnovac3253]

Nice

[@skybugproductions7527]

Very nice

[@Project-Air]

❤️❤️❤️

[@MurshedAnam]

when is the messerschmitt Bf 109 gonna come out

[@thehangar6848]

Man - I can't wait to build this beautiful bird!!

[@decaygaming4238]

Me neither, man!

[@archivist17]

This is awesome!

[@NoAgendaFPV]

FT Spinner STL files for 3D printing?

[@thomasallan8113]

building this now my first of many I hope. Somewhat challenging build but no pain in the A** things. I plan to get the simple stick, then the Corsair and then the P-38 (if it will fit into my car).

[@maximomillansotelo8949]

Where do you design all Your apirplanes? I am very interested in This World

[@rodgeyd6728]

Would it be possible to build the master series fuselage with the original ft under camber wings?

[@bakerrv]

Waiting for a Master Series FW-190 PLEASE! Gotta see a Dog Fight with the Spitfire!!!

[@joshbixler1261]

bakerrv it’s coming. :)

[@bakerrv]

@@joshbixler1261 GREAT, I Can't Wait!!!

[@austinpeterson4831]

master series p-51?

[@av8tore71]

What and how do you do these "Rates" I'm new to the RC thing and really dumb at these terms. PLZ help.

[@xs-1b415]

We need these techniques applied to a four engine warbird bomber! I think the lines of a B-29 would lend themselves well to these molding techniques, but what I really want is a B-17!!! Maybe a ~1,500 mm plane powered with four B (2212) motors?

[@134StormShadow]

No no no, you NEED an Avro Lancaster 😁

[@marinrealestatephotography]

Will this work with a 3S 2200 battery??? Or does it have to be 4S?

[@user-ff7tq7vb2o]

What motor do you use for the cargo plane

[@ishen3771]

I was wondering if you guys could make a BF-109?

[@iainmarshall8715]

Does flite test have videos on how to put retracts on the FT seabirds ?

[@favouranayodavid9814]

First time I am among the early 😄😃and am happy 😊

[@benny3647]

So if I buy the Spitfire Master Series Electric Airplane Kit, then I get the speed build kit in the box where the aircraft is us, or is it something to buy besides?

[@jurikristjouw]

Great model and vid! Could you point me to the MS free build plans please? I can't find them anywhere....

[@MeshJedi]

So, are those F-14,(F-15 on the table?) and FA-18's master series going to be EDF powered? F-14 on the left wall, F-15? On the table in the middle, FA-18(probably) tail on the table tight, and a jet I fint remember the name of in the wall right side. 4:35

[@marcel410]

Where can i find the free plans?

[@nicklewis6052]

Time for some diy retractable gear it seems

[@aniketakabir1572]

True.

[@FlyingBuzzard]

These are Great..BUT have you guys considered UMX size master kits ? Appears for many sub 250 is where the hobby will be heading....smaller kits with great looks and easy flight would be sweet

[@joshbixler1261]

Flying Buzzard we are working on that with some amazing people.

[@jeffnelson341]

I have a Carbon Cub S+. I am fixing dings and dents on the leading edge of the wing. What paint do I use for EPO foam?

[@javidalasti7725]

A matching sharpie might be easiest

[@134StormShadow]

Want to build one, but can't get foam board in UK ☹️

[@ol1503]

can it do a cobra?

[@dominiciannucci8480]

Get the mig 3 in stock

[@tratjac4605]

i just got my ft adventure cool little plane 😬👍🏼 what frsky reciever do i need to work with my frsky x-lite transmitter?

[@eulachonfish]

You can use any FrSky ACCST receiver, from the basic V8R4-II to the D4R / X4R / X8R with telemetry, depending how many channels you want. I like the cheap V8R4-II on combat and the telemetry receivers on my nicer planes.

[@tratjac4605]

EV Ranch thanks very much 😬👍🏼

[@magicalframe9441]

PLEEEEASE make a BF 109 E-4 I've always wanted good foam board plans for one

[@daveday5507]

Why do all your warbirds have tiny out-of-scale canopies? What happened to the Spitfires dihedral?

[@nicoleonard2420]

Can you design an english electric lightning or vulcan?

[@ryano.8768]

A cool challenge would be to put the propdrive motor David put in the original Spit for the speed challenge.

[@lassegregersen5133]

Can you use a 5000 mah 3 cell? Will the more mah have any effect?

[@xs-1b415]

It will weigh quite a bit more. That being said, these planes (I'm basing this off my Master Series Corsair) need lots of nose weight. If you could get it balanced it would probably fly, but you would have a much better experience with a 4 cell.

[@garrygilbert4635]

Do I see a pietenpol stab and elevators in the background?

[@joshbixler1261]

garry gilbert you do. :)

[@garrygilbert4635]

@@joshbixler1261 are you building a new piet or is that you old piet? If you Google Keri ann price pietenpol, you can see the piet I flew in my teens it was sold after I flipped it over. I wish I had it back...

[@aercam5059]

Hi flite test, I hope you see this message I would love one of these spitfires but I am living in Ireland and there isn't one online shop that stock your planes and if they do its not In stock. Please I am missing out on all the fun with these planes... Keep up the good work..👌

[@foamdataservices]

AER CAM There’s no EU supplier for any FT products right now. Lots of FT designs can be built in heavier EU foamboard from the free plans. Electronics are easy to get from other places.

[@aercam5059]

@@foamdataservices Hi yes this place in Europe does stock flite test planes but none of there new planes www.der-schweighofer.at/s/?queryFromSuggest=&query=Flite+test&x=0&y=0

[@jakeadams1423]

Flight times?

[@AJB2K3]

I hate you now! Spitfire is my fave plane and now I want the kit!

[@സജി-ഞ7ശ]

Is Speed build kit ship to india. Pls answer anyone.

[@foamdataservices]

Akhil kv Check on the FT store. I don’t think there is a distributor in India officially.

[@iainmarshall8715]

Has anyone figured out how to do flaps for the master series ? Especially split flaps ?

[@cameronthompson1275]

F-16! F-16! F-16!

[@adamszulc9852]

0:48 What spinner is this?

[@richardbrowne1217]

👍

[@ilhamkurniawan1925]

still waiting for cub/supercub master series

[@meinerflas]

Hola como están saludos desde Costa Rica ojala pudieran ver mi comentario los sigo me encanta todo esto del modelismo pero por mis condiciones de trabajo y por las condiciones de lo q cuesta conseguir los adsesorios para el hobby no puedo tener uno quisiera hacer ese modelo el spitfire pero seria mi primera ves me gustaría poder optener su electrónica el motor y el esc de ustedes pero no se como poder adquirirlo

[@ConnorHall123]

What is the easiest master series plane to make?

[@joshbixler1261]

Connor Hall p-47 is really easy.

[@scoutworks]

Great. Now I'm torn between the P-38 and the Spitfire. Maybe I can somehow do both? The wife won't notice, right?

[@iainmarshall8715]

I went with the lightening since its a bigger plane

[@ace53464f32]

master series DH 98 Mosquito

[@davidunderwood1907]

MORE GIANT P38 PLZ! Stop messin around.

[@typxxilps]

We need a ME 262 or a DO 335 ARROW, the fastest piston twin engine fighter by its unique. design of 2 engines in 1 line

[@decaygaming4238]

They have a ME262, I talked to John and he said he already had one... If you look in the background of the C130 vid, you can see it...

[@light-sg1413]

Can you do a Sonic the Hedgehog Tornado 1

[@chrismitchell5260]

Why is it always a spitfire,p-51, or a corsair? How about a stuka or a hawker hurricane or a bearcat

[@CarminesRCTipsandTricks]

I'm not the World's best flyer... I'm actually considering CHOPPING the Tips off of the Lower Wings! 😲 Yeah, I know. But maybe that little bit of Undercamber would make it more docile at low speeds. PLEASE don't ask "Why get a MS then?" They're beautiful and relatively cheap. I've flown the Hell out of Windestäl's Spit... I want something more Scale.

[@prestonang8216]

Ya’ll should develop a contra-rotating prop lol

[@lunaamorosa6535]

David ft spitfire n1111111111

[@HaywardFamilybuilding]

We're not Worthy... We're not Worthy😂

[@johnnygoesfast9397]

Can you make it a "clipped wing" Spitfire? I like the squared off look rather than the pointed tips...

[@josephabbey]

3

[@harryfritter8266]

Will it fit in the back of a smart car that was rear ended by a mountain biker?

[@foamdataservices]

hairy plopper Only if you take the mountain biker out first!

[@szajba8106]

Those master series planes are cool n' stuff, but nerdnic made a better (easier to build and more scale) Spitfire. Not as much effort to make one, and after making one I can assure anyone willing to make it that it's worth it. Not to diminish John's work :) Btw you guys should check how canopies are made for paper models. For example the new MS Mustang looks dope, but its canopy looks terrible. Emil Zarkov is very good paper models designer from Bulgaria, you should check out Mustang designed by him. There are also many others. Remember - you don't have to do everything on your own, some things don't have to be "RePioneered", and often despite hard work it turns out that someone made something better than you

[@Dylz52]

I'm not a really a fan of the leading edge of the wings with the Master Series planes. The double layer of foam looks messy and makes it obvious that it's a foam-board plane. I like the older style where the foam is folded over so you end up with a nice sharp and neat leading edge and the foam is hidden

[@foamdataservices]

Dylz52 You can smooth that edge with an iron.

[@lunaamorosa6535]

Sempre peggio

[@DavidHaupt-so2rz]

Need a kit me109 master and focke wolf 190

[@mitchlubin6385]

How come you don't add take off/landing gears to the planes is it that difficult?

[@linecraftman3907]

If you add landing gear that doesn't retract on a warbird, not only it produces a lot of drag, it quite honestly looks shit. If you put retractable landing gear it'll look better for sure but there it is much more difficult to incorporate it inside a wing without compromising the rigidity. They also really like to fail in flight. IMO not worth the hassle on planes that can be hand launched

[@1stMarine]

Nice

[@attiliodemoliner7920]

where do i get plans?

[@FliteTestTech]

We are finalizing the plans they should be out shortly.