How to Build the FT Master Series P-38 Lightning // BUILD

[@CarminesRCTipsandTricks]

JOHN OVERSTREET, thanks for another brilliant Model!!! *Trying to make a long story short...* My Dad was one of those Rockstars in the USAF! Among his impressive list of friends was the Chief Designer of this Aircraft, Kelly Johnson. 😎😎 One of the amazing things he told me was - "No matter how good you are, and how good your work is, always have a different pair of eyes look at it." With that, I offer my humble suggestion, as a nobody who can only DREAM of affording a Master Series Kit - and the Electronics to go with it. I was also in the USAF, nowhere near the level of my Dad. I'm now disabled, and trying to Fly RC on less than a shoestring budget. (I am drooling over that P-47 though!) All of your Designs so far, have been amazing and have elevated the Foam Core Board Aircraft!! But they share one issue... Uneven and sometimes separating seams along the bottom. NOT the end of the World, but if you're interested, I've developed a very simple solution, that makes your Beautiful Planes even BETTER. When building the Fuse, or in this case Booms... Right after the bottom seam has cooled, before adding or cutting anything else, I cut a 1/2" strip of Brown Paper (or White) and Glue it along the Seam. Usually with Wood Glue. It sets in 5-10 minutes, cures in about an hour. What you're left with is an extremely strong, even and smooth Seam line - that will hold its shape, and NOT pull apart. In ANY Weather!! 👍👍😊 Looks pretty good too. Carmine ✈🚂🚙

[@ShadowOppsRC]

Poormanrc first, thanks for your service. Second, I was army and had a med discharge and understand the shoe string budget. Great suggestion to hid the seams! Remember skunks mantra was if it looks right, it flies right!

[@CarminesRCTipsandTricks]

@@ShadowOppsRC Thank you for YOUR Service! Although I haven't been able to afford a Master Series Kit... I have used my Paper strip idea on Box Fuses, Tail Feathers and Wing Leading Edges, with great results. Using Wood Glue, it dries flat and is quite Strong... Also gets rid of those gaps and exposed Foam.

[@mitchsterling3266]

You are a super hero. Thank you so much for giving us this. I hope this kit is never taken down and never goes away, or your video be removed. Thank you so much for being a real american and a friend.

[@poppopscarvinshop]

Design - OutFreakin'Standing! Building - UnFreakin'Real! Camera Work - InFreakinCredible! Editing - Freakin'Epic!! Many Freakin'Thanks!!!

[@AddictedRC]

The "Go ahead and..." count, has achieved Master Build level!!! Great design, John! Thank you, Sir!!!

[@blueline308]

It's annoying, isn't it?

[@AddictedRC]

@@blueline308 - Nah. I'm more entertained by it. Stuff happens. All good!

[@OtherTheDave]

Scale Modeling USA Only if you can’t turn it into a drinking game.

[@OldMtnGeezer]

Personally, it gets irritating to me, but that's just me. Certainly can't criticize his masterful planning, engineering & building skills. (Just finished his Corsair & I LOVE it! Beautiful flier).

[@joymakerRC]

Building my second one today , along side the modified A-10 i have started. I cant wait to show you guys my mods. Landing gear , edfs , Arduino flight controller with PS3 controller. LORA radio. FPV. IMU with GPS . Altimeter and Pitot tube air pressure differential sensor for air speed. etc. LOVE YOUR FACES> you are keeping me sober now going on 3 years. thanks flite test.

[@ryanshobbies]

Who else thinks this is the best FT plane yet??? and oml that silver paint job they gave it is so beautiful

[@ryanshobbies]

@@gusgeleynse9982 Oh for sure, somthing like a p-61 would also be so cool if they made another boom plane. but the curves theyre doing with the foam opens so many doors

[@jacksontenhave7959]

That Spitfire on the bench at the start is BEAUTIFUL!!!

[@rayb57412]

HOW ABOUT SOME PLANS? BEAUTIFULLY DONE!! GREAT JOB, JOHN THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPER CONTRIBUTION TO THE HOBBY!

[@julienjason38]

ive ordered my p38 master kit. it will be here tomorrow!!! i cant wait!!! ive watched this video 2 times already to prepare myself but im going to watch it as im doing the build as well. thanks guys for the video

[@air-headedaviator1805]

time flies when you're having fun but +3 hours is a long shoot @.@ thanks for y'alls hard work Overstreet fam and Flite Test!

[@bonkykong9442]

Im gettin the mini corsair, and all im gonna say is im under 20, and you guys inspired me to get into real airplanes; i only have a sim, but my friend has an as3x and ive gotten good at flying. Thank you for these amazing videos i like them.so much that i literally watch them for fun.

[@michaelfuchs8003]

This looks like a beautiful bird and I can’t wait to build it

[@Sven_Hein]

I'm really excited to see the P-51 Mustang.

[@kerrynmacdonald6407]

theres a spitfire in the background and its the new master series one. Killer job!

[@CarminesRCTipsandTricks]

*THANK YOU!!!!* 😎👋👋👋 I've trainspotted that beauty in the background for a WHILE!! Carmine ✈🚂🚙

[@tonymccarthy9273]

This video has made me realize what a lovely plane the lighting is make a lovely model to , 👍👍👍👍

[@walk4718]

Definitely the master of the master series.

[@jeremyboyce1537]

Flite Test Tech ,are truly Masters at what they do ,thanks John ,great stuff every single time.

[@MitchN9660]

Well, found the Bob Ross of RC building! 👍

[@ShadowOppsRC]

So true!

[@StarKnight83]

So happy that this has seen the light of day for the rest of us (think I've seen it in the background of a few videos for about 6 months or so); There are three planes that I've always loved the DHC-2, Long-Ez, and the P-38 and you guys have excellent versions of two of them

[@jennimorgan394]

Just finished the vid... great build. I’m sold. I’m buying the Speed Build kit... I’ll download the plans for replacement parts, that of course I’ll never need. 🤣😂🤣🥰

[@krypton25b62]

Don't get your hopes up. You lose your money. If you cut it, it will be ruined at the landing gear area. And the twin engines won't fire up on the battery you use. You'll be stuck not knowing what to do. And I think they use a capacitor with the frequency range to get the right spark for the twin engines. But this capacitor is not sold in Flite Test Store. So you're stuck.

[@chuckypilotaus3962]

You are a legend John. Thanks for a great build video.

[@randall4411]

Great video ! Great plane ! I have got to build and fly one . Thanks John !

[@prathameshkalaskar9250]

Finally it's here, I'm so happy right now

[@bigredbarnstorming7840]

Holy moly that's a heck of a build!

[@richardduvall6512]

Awesome build by the way as well the P38 was always my favorite my grand father flew them in WW2

[@nieko3038]

Scratch building this beauty is a challenge for shure. Started yesterday with a downsized version (55%, 80 cm wingspan) You should make a mini kit☺️

[@mikelarin8037]

I just did mine at 75cm. Do you remember where your cg was?

[@isaaclyonsf1]

I've been waiting for an FT-P38 for years! Can't wait to start my scratch build!

[@moilexdash5695]

Wow! El P-38 lightning... me gusto el modelo... uno de los cazas bimotores de la segunda guerra mundial... quedo muy bueno el color, si lograrian realizar tambien el Me-262 caza aleman a esa escala estaria mas que satisfecho...

[@scottiniowa1]

Beautiful design - thanks John and Flite Test!!

[@TheWingeddrac0]

I will order this plane in the near future, that's for sure! What an amazing piece of art you made, I'm staggered!

[@meganleighty381]

I Got This Plane a year after this movie was made

[@meganleighty381]

I am a 10 year old kid

[@jameswelch4858]

Hi John, Thanks for your expertise with these foam board planes, and the ability to show us how to build these great models. This P-38 is my third speed build kit, it was a challenge to be sure, but it turned out pretty good. My issue now is with the location of the CG, I have contacted Flite Test support with very little success. Their recommendation is to use the 45mm CG located from the leading edge at the wing root. I would have to put approximately 490 grams (1lb) in the nose. When I followed the CG instructions found on the Flite Test site by James Whomsley, the CG is not even close to the 45mm. It came out to approximately 80mm. Please if you have any insight to this issue, I may be completely wrong with my calculations, please enlighten me. I would love to have more than one flight. Have a good day. Jim Welch

[@Paperdec]

Yo I'm 10 and I am going to ask for this for Christmas this is amazing!

[@testflyrc7811]

Good job John! I REALLY like the FT Master Series P-38 Lightning!

[@ddoherty5956]

Canadians say "Eh?" Americans say "Let's go ahead" 🤣🤣🤣 amazing work, throw in the occasional next and then for me next time though 😉👍🇬🇧

[@BobAlexander]

Wow. It really is like the Bob Ross of foamboard.

[@MCsCreations]

I would love to be able to buy a FliteTest speed build kit or even the correct foam. But I'm from Brazil and the shipping from the US is unreal. 😕

[@philipworks8974]

This is fantastic!! How about a mighty Mini version?

[@TheyThrewApples]

Having a lot of fun with this build! I might have missed it but are we installing the power pods with barbeque skewers? Or just glue?

[@EdwardChew]

Seriously those who clicked Dislike should never watch Flite Test anymore

[@조윤호-s1i]

OH MY GOD 3Hours video it is amazing This must be challenged as fast build competition (A.K.A new flite test video idea)

[@falconm8252]

I it a good work and it takes long time we can use aluminum metal plate and we will shorten the times and will became our project air plans more solid and power so to get rid of glue,it takes too much time so may in high speed destroys,aluminum plates is cheap and flexible easy made,thank you for this cool work.

[@Firebird356]

John you are a legend and your designs are absolutely sublime ! Keep up the good work :)

[@patrickb8286]

CHAPEAU YA PA A DIR LE MODELISME DEVIENT FACILE MILLE BRAVO

[@kcp9283]

Are plans available yet for this one

[@EdwardChew]

not my kind of plane but i would build it because it's soooooo awesome!

[@cardboardcraft6688]

Where can I find the plans for this build?

[@richardwhitehead628]

Love what I see, it's a must try

[@krypton25b62]

Just out of curiosity. Did he start his own engine? I don't think he did or knows how to do it. And you mixed up all the servos, and started again.

[@michaelhemmingsen4430]

Nice work John. I’m going to have a go at this!

[@richardduvall6512]

Have you added landing g gear on this design

[@xs-1b415]

I have been waiting for this for so long!!!!!

[@ericbaut]

Thank you FLITETEST i loved this plane ♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@agentbeaves5221]

if you buy it do you have to buy the controll?

[@sandboxadventures9626]

I haven't been able to figure out why the boom pieces are scored down the center line. Ive seen something similar where you break a score line only to glue it in other build videos. Can you explain this please?

[@Sven_Hein]

Since you are relatively open to suggestions from the community, I would like to see an ME BF109 from you. Since it is ranked as one of the most iconic planes of WWII. Also it would be nice to see a German plane for a change. Maybe I'll design it myself an send you the plans.

[@humbertolpz97]

SH yes! I would like to see an ME 109

[@ShadowOppsRC]

Bf-109 was the most produced plane of the war!

[@dapeman77]

I love watching these videos, however I have never made or flown any of these. In saying that, can anyone tell me why the glueing and removal of the glue in the aileron crease? Is this a strengthening strategy for the crease?

[@FliteTest]

Yes! It keeps the paper delaminating from the underside of the foam.

[@ShadowOppsRC]

Strengthing. On already built foam models with foam hinges you can do it to.

[@cliffcampbell8827]

I wonder how well this kit would be for a template so I can use sheets of thin aluminum instead of foam board. I don't know how to weld aluminum so I'll have to use another method for securing the pieces together and I'll need much stronger motors too.

[@RobertSmith-me3gs]

When test-fitting the cowls, wouldn't it be prudent to draw a tick mark across the seem to make lining it up post-glue a little easier and quicker?

[@rong4248]

Well? I have the wing done, Are there any free plans yet? I really want to scratch build another one along with the kit.

[@corentinp.7577]

Do somenone know when will free plans be avaible ? Can’t wait to build it ! 😊

[@idk-ir6vv]

Yay!!!! Finally!!!! Lol thanks, deffinatly going to build some

[@dans5595]

it's a bit disconcerting that about a 1/4" needed to be cut off when the upper wing halves were joined in the center. are the cutout parts (and the plan) "off" by that much, or is it variability in assembly?

[@CalebT_RC]

I also keep seeing a B-25 which exciting about and I hope it has bomb doors

[@casoblantly]

I would like to better repair my kit. When will you release the build plans?

[@ejwolski]

My speed build kit does not have the leading edge notch for boom alignment on either wing, and I didn't see it on the plans either. Anyone have a measurement for the leading edge notch? Thanks!

[@jtuttle11]

I am assuming of course that he is going to setup the plane with contra-rotating power. Many were equipped with both .50 caliber and 20 Millimeter. The .50 cal. should show different barrel lengths sticking out as the guns were staggered to allow the feed belts to be properly attached.

[@dim1723]

Is there a FPV kit that would go with this DIY kit? I have a field perfect for smaller planes and quadcopters, but bigger planes need to fly above the tree line and I'm not comfortable with the plane so far away and possibly out of sight without FPV which I am looking into trying out.

[@kwts7595]

Does anyone know if they supply all the electronics like engines and controller and stuff inside of the diy kit

[@bumby8382]

Sorry i'm french and i don't understood what type of foam you said that has "same" properties than the FT foam board ? and please why my foam is melting when i put hot glue ? can you change the temperature of your glue gun?

[@jackfmail]

Are the plans available? Or this is a departure from FT's M.O.?

[@MrRichinil]

I love watching this guy built . One thing I dont understand though . On a few parts he breaks open the score line then glues it back shut . Why wouldnt you just not do the score line in the first place ?

[@trieditathome4116]

Packaging requires certain parts be folded to save on shipping. These are the parts that are glued back shut.

[@headcrab980]

I think you beat the "go ahead and" record set by Bixler on the FT delta... he did it in half an hour though!

[@jareddavid65]

What size retractable landing gear should I get for this.

[@ruftime]

Thank you John! Can’t wait to build this. What are the expected dimensions of the monster foam? Still 20”x30”?

[@agentbeaves5221]

And how do you get the speed built kit

[@daddski1]

hi, on your fit for the windows matching for the motor box... what about adding the box before you glue to ensure a perfect fit. not permanent, just to help align while you glue?

[@maximomillansotelo8949]

Ha the best ,flitetest

[@bumby8382]

Can you please tell me where is the CG on this plane ? Thank you John and nice job !

[@alexherrera3918]

what is its final weight?

[@andrewhewes2461]

hello, I am in Australia. Do you ship to Australia? Thanks Andrew

[@mamoshimamoshian9078]

Brother I dont know how many times I heard people at Flitetest tolled us about free download, but never ever have I could find where they are !!!? So If it is possible, if there is anything there I and I am shore many others will be Grateful too. :) Thank you for sharing a wonderful video. I do hope that You shave

[@AddictedRC]

Sweet! Let's do this!

[@danielrusbridge4182]

Soooo cooool!! I cant wait to hit this! I better practice making an easier one first tho right!!

[@JamesRader]

Has anyone built this with the 3 blade prop and spinner to get a closer looking effect to it?

[@attiliodemoliner7920]

why no prop cone spinner?

[@ahmeteminciftci7258]

I have question. If we buy the speed build kit do they make the plane frame like do they cut and glue the parts?

[@devinboesch8840]

You guys need to make a yf-23 speed build kit

[@ShadowOppsRC]

Totally agree on this one!

[@ArtbyAaryan]

Can we use b pack

[@kawigreen3702]

Who else is 2.5 hours deep just cause u like to see John overstreet build 😴

[@EURIPODES]

Yeah I probably won't be buying a kit anytime soon but I like to watch these build videos anyways lol.

[@freddiesanders2366]

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[@netftasotelo]

Hello friend, you sell the plans or the plane kit, thank you

[@SteveAdams-q5q]

Please can I have a tiled A4 printable plan for this P38 please? If you ever add a Tigercat and a Mosquito I'd build them too! 😎🤘👌👍

[@ameet007in100]

Will the engine and battery be encluded?

[@huckcast7175]

Can't understand why you trimmed everything to avoid gaps and then with wing slide on fit up you didn't, seems to be a fair gap, any reason?

[@airplanegeorge]

can I use a y and run the esc 's without differential thrust.

[@henrylandrum6079]

glue the servo connectors together. i taped them like he did and they came apart in the wings. I've had to cute open the bottom of the wing in the middle and next to the servos. Huge roadblock makes me want to not finish it.

[@imvwolfy6621]

Good morning to the people who woke up with this on

[@angelreading5098]

Can anyone recommend a good glue gun like this one please ? the glue guns I have used never allow me to keep such a flow of glue going like this one does.

[@MikeJM-Fly-RC]

I may have missed the size of battery needed? What is the cell count and Mah is everyone using?

[@haribo6943]

Yes what mah

[@jesseoverstreet1706]

@@haribo6943 4s 3000mah is what we use.

[@captainburnedass8953]

Hi, where we can find a drawing?