Epic Warbird Air Race! ⚡🤞 Giant DIY P-38 Lightnings.

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  • @FliteTest
    @FliteTest  4 ปีที่แล้ว +100

    Check out the P-38 build video! th-cam.com/video/UVboiF0TuRQ/w-d-xo.html
    Also, the kit is available now: store.flitetest.com/flite-test-ft-p38-lightning-electric-airplane-kit-1460mm-flt-1069/p1059733

    • @crystalelk
      @crystalelk 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Fantastic race! Really cool seeing BTS of the builds too. I've been on board watching for awhile, and must say awesome channel & content guys!
      Sending positive vibes your way.
      Peace love dream's!🇨🇦
      💞🌐📷📽️⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐🌅🌏💜🌍💚🌎🌄✌🏼💗☁️🎬😉

    • @Mobius118
      @Mobius118 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Love your vids guys!! Keep up the amazing work!

    • @Mobius118
      @Mobius118 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Would you ever consider making the X-02 Wyvern from Ace Combat 04 for an old fan of yours? Keep up the great content 👍🏼

    • @sleepinglynx
      @sleepinglynx 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for making a P38 Lightning, I attended Richard I. Bong elementary so I saw one every day of school for the first 6 years. This really brings back alot of memories. Next you should make a giant Zero and dogfight.

    • @sinformant
      @sinformant 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      We need a large scale sea duck, and large scale b17

  • @anthonygreen1132
    @anthonygreen1132 4 ปีที่แล้ว +232

    Wish my father was still alive to see this he was a 38 pilot stationed in the Pacific,he would have loved this!!!

    • @WashedFrendzy
      @WashedFrendzy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Anthony Green knock knock you say who’s their not your dad

    • @WashedFrendzy
      @WashedFrendzy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Lol

    • @skjorta1984
      @skjorta1984 4 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      @@WashedFrendzy maybe worst joke of the century

    • @e30kitty
      @e30kitty 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@WashedFrendzy Oh man, you rly need to get some cancer.

    • @nate8652
      @nate8652 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      That’s amazing lots of respect to your father

  • @xenolithical
    @xenolithical 4 ปีที่แล้ว +298

    After watching FliteTest for years this has to be the most intense, beautiful video of all!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    • @gascan
      @gascan 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Agreed! Best aerial cinematography yet. That 360 cam was a great combination with the chase drone and other on-board cameras.

    • @CarlosSpicyWeener
      @CarlosSpicyWeener 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Agree. The editor is also to be congratulated. It takes time to put a good video together. Shooting the action is just the beginning.

    • @rmdcade1717
      @rmdcade1717 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@gascan Yeah, so glad they've been using the 360 camera in more videos. It really puts in the work.

    • @chrisjohnstone7908
      @chrisjohnstone7908 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes please no more super hero or Harry Potter vids. Ones like this are why we are here!

    • @rmdcade1717
      @rmdcade1717 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@chrisjohnstone7908 I mean, I wouldn't go that far. I enjoy them all. One of my favorites from relatively recent days was Alex's build of the flying car from whichever Harry Potter movie that was (Prisoner of Azkaban?).

  • @UAVfutures
    @UAVfutures 4 ปีที่แล้ว +65

    god I would love to be in that room learning from you guys.

  • @frankrizzo1433
    @frankrizzo1433 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My Uncle Paul was a WW II combat P-38 Pilot and then moved onto P-61 Black Widows. I wish he could have watched this video. EXCELLANT Video and compliments to your skill and dedication to the hobby!

  • @djnarwhale1277
    @djnarwhale1277 4 ปีที่แล้ว +274

    "I see your shadow behind me!"
    "Yeah your'e going to see more than that in a second."
    YES

    • @kalebplaysyt4569
      @kalebplaysyt4569 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ok

    • @whoflerdude1855
      @whoflerdude1855 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Why isn’t this channel more popular than it is? It deserves it. This is epic!

    • @rossgregg8598
      @rossgregg8598 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      This was awesome!

    • @rocksparadox
      @rocksparadox 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@whoflerdude1855
      ''Why isn’t this channel more popular than it is?''
      That's a good question: One answer could be, because most views on youtube are from mindless kids who like pewdiecancer and other forms of moronic ''entertainment''

    • @dieselyeti
      @dieselyeti 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      "Charging guns... your ass is mine"

  • @brandong.8494
    @brandong.8494 4 ปีที่แล้ว +59

    Dude the sound of those things passing over gives me chills. Incredible. Awesome video, that looked like blast!

    • @jfan4reva
      @jfan4reva 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I loved it too. MAYBE THEY'LL DO ANOTHER VIDEO WITH A BUNCH OF LOW PASSES????

  • @scirockalot8v
    @scirockalot8v 4 ปีที่แล้ว +106

    My father got to make one of the windows for glacier girl.

    • @patb5266
      @patb5266 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Amazing and to get to touch that aircraft, wow!

  • @3100620842
    @3100620842 4 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    “You’re gonna see more than that in a second” DAYUM that competitive!!

  • @neobaggins3718
    @neobaggins3718 4 ปีที่แล้ว +92

    Uh oh. P-38 is my all time favorite plane...I was just flying one in VR in Il-2...this might push me over the edge into RC flying...

    • @air-headedaviator1805
      @air-headedaviator1805 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Neo Baggins DO IT! Its easier than it seems to learn to build, but way more addictive than you’d think!

    • @semperparatus3685
      @semperparatus3685 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Start with a simple kit from Flite Test so WHEN you crash you can rebuild easier. There are TONS of help on line and should be in your community. If you need help respond here and I'LL help! Looking forward to seeing you at the field!

    • @FliteTest
      @FliteTest  4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      YOU CAN DO IT!

    • @thrilleex
      @thrilleex 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      DO IT MAN !! You'll return to this point later on and ask yourself "why I didn't did this before?" .

    • @linecraftman3907
      @linecraftman3907 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It's too fun to not try it

  • @fredfredburger6745
    @fredfredburger6745 4 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    P38 is one of my favorite planes love building it in ksp

  • @jimchallender4616
    @jimchallender4616 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I was at Glacier Girl "Maiden Flight". I took WWII "Hump Navigator" Lt Col Norman Swersky to see it. We drove from Knoxville on a rainy day and as he was in a wheelchair were able to get a position in the front row. What a great sight and the sound of the engines starting was something I'll never forget. What a beautiful aircraft!!!

  • @dieselyeti
    @dieselyeti 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I love giant scale models, and adding the VR element to this made it truly incredible.

  • @mattpremus5084
    @mattpremus5084 4 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    I’ve watched every episode since the very beginning days and that might’ve been my favorite one of them all awesome job guys! I never leave comments but I had to for this one!

    • @praterguys
      @praterguys 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I absolutely agree 100%.Best one yet

    • @ignitehopega1.273
      @ignitehopega1.273 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I could feel the intensity watching! Alex did a good job relaying how he was feeling. Josh is too cool and calm! Lol

  • @tlawlar
    @tlawlar 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    You guys are one of the best channels on TH-cam thank you

  • @mikehanks1399
    @mikehanks1399 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    In my view, you have posted the absolute best flying video on TH-cam. That was amazing.

  • @chev.08
    @chev.08 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    2:12 wow that’s a lot of planes behind ya

  • @mitymike
    @mitymike 4 ปีที่แล้ว +191

    With that mustache, Alex looks like he rather be flying a Messerschmitt 😆

    • @apocalypticsurvivor1881
      @apocalypticsurvivor1881 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      They should bould one. Best would bea Bf109 G-2

    • @crispybaguette8670
      @crispybaguette8670 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      apocalyptic survivor it’s also called the me 109

    • @apocalypticsurvivor1881
      @apocalypticsurvivor1881 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@crispybaguette8670 there are even vidios about the discussion if Me or Bf is right

    • @1212354a
      @1212354a 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Apocalyptic survivor I liked the Me-109F the best.

  • @DanielSponholz
    @DanielSponholz 4 ปีที่แล้ว +54

    Not going to lie, that was a lot of fun to watch! Great video guys. My favorite part..."Not going to lie Stefan, that was a pretty sketchy launch!" Ask me how I know. ;P

    • @1212354a
      @1212354a 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Daniel Sponholz Thank you “Sponz” for your excellent work with FT, especially the Bloody Baron!

  • @theshoeman7044
    @theshoeman7044 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This just popped in for me to view. Wow. Beautiful models with stunning flying characteristics. The race was great. Seeing P-38s, even models, in flight is very special for me. My Dad was a P-38 pilot during WWII. He was based in England and thus flew in the European Theater. Thanks so much for a great, fun video.

  • @luiselvira6387
    @luiselvira6387 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good morning friends, I am the president of the karl meyer baldo foundation, I am writing to you from Venezuela, grateful for your great work, since we in Venezuela are experiencing a new concept so that aeromodelistas like me can have raw materials and integrate, learning from you...
    have a lot of success ..
    a fraternal hug

  • @air-headedaviator1805
    @air-headedaviator1805 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Alright. New favorite episode! Also I guess the P-38 is my favorite WW2 fighter again lol.
    Seriously tho! John! Your design looks exactly like the aircraft! A true craftsman!

  • @CuervoRC
    @CuervoRC 4 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    More airplane races please, that everyone make his own personalized airplane and make a race, but make it difficult, put some drone gates.

  • @cizrek
    @cizrek 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The guy who cheers and pats peoples backs has the most enthusiasm out of all of the guys. I say this cuz I rarely see him flying he is always excited just to watch.

  • @FloridaWildlife
    @FloridaWildlife 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    For 0ver 40 years into all types of RC. Now I just fly race quads and sometimes my Typhoon H or my P4. Love all your videos! You have a great team and all the personalities fit like a glove. Kudos to all you do!!

  • @CarminesRCTipsandTricks
    @CarminesRCTipsandTricks 4 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    Honestly didn't know how much John Overstreet does, above designing awesome FT Aircraft!! Kudos John!!
    I'm DYING to build the P-47.... I'm a Disabled Veteran, and my hands, although they work.... COULDN'T cut a Scratchbuild well at all.
    I even messed up a Baby Blender!! 😞😖
    I'd love a Speed Build Kit of it, but can't afford one anytime soon.
    Not giving up hope though. 👍
    Carmine ✈🚂🚙

    • @CarminesRCTipsandTricks
      @CarminesRCTipsandTricks 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Oh, and I've been a subscriber for nearly a decade!! Thanks Guys.

    • @kurtownsj00
      @kurtownsj00 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Maybe you could bring the plans to a local laser cutter (if such a thing exists)? My buddy and I did it many years back but with balsa, and got good results. Being over a decade ago I forget what the price was like....ended up being too prohibitive for us to sell a kit at small scale.

    • @MCsCreations
      @MCsCreations 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I would love to help you if I lived near you, dude. 😕
      But I'm from Brazil... 😕

    • @CarminesRCTipsandTricks
      @CarminesRCTipsandTricks 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@MCsCreations I appreciate that. 😊 Shipping would be an issue to Arizona...
      I completely understand.

    • @CarminesRCTipsandTricks
      @CarminesRCTipsandTricks 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@kurtownsj00 Yeah, there's a place near here who does laser cutting...
      MORE than the Speed Build Kit! 😳
      But thanks for your thoughtfulness. 👍👍

  • @fubar5884
    @fubar5884 4 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    2:16 on the right.
    For the love of god, please tell me that Tomcat is coming to the maker series DIY kits soon. I'd go nuts to have a foamie F-14 with working variable-swept wings.

  • @thor56265
    @thor56265 4 ปีที่แล้ว +120

    Could you guys do another airsoft battle with these? That would look so cool seeing a dog fight with these monsters of the sky.

    • @Gakeee
      @Gakeee 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      This is a year later but holy crap dude it'd be so cool to see them put like an aeg in that thing. Or even have aaa on the ground (aka: someone shooting from the ground at them lmao)

    • @Blop934
      @Blop934 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Gakeee they have already did that

    • @TheRealThomasPaine1776
      @TheRealThomasPaine1776 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lets add some CO2 canisters, some air lines, some feed tubs and load up the nose cannons with some .177 or even .22 pellets! Forget BB's, as they would be all over the sky, they never fly straight.

  • @olesarge1724
    @olesarge1724 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I’ve wanted to get back into RC so bad lately but being retired has strained my playtime budget. But now there is planes and equipment I can afford thank to you guys at Flite Test. My enthusiasm has returned !
    I know you guys are really busy but I do have a suggestion for a great kit. It is the Polikarpov I-16. It is one great plane and I bet the model will fly as good as the real one
    Thank you for making an old veteran happy again👍😊

    • @Pijawek
      @Pijawek 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      The real Ratta didn't fly good. And a stubby plane with small wings wouldn't translate well to rc

  • @TastierBackInThe80s
    @TastierBackInThe80s 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    You guys just raised the bar. The rest of the RC aircraft community just ran their hands through their hair and sighed in exasperation.

  • @TralfazConstruction
    @TralfazConstruction 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The passion you folks have for your work is priceless.

  • @ronniesbathtub44
    @ronniesbathtub44 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

    This was the video that inspired me to build the FT P38 with my father. Thank you guys for the awesome model and kits.

  • @PWalden762
    @PWalden762 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    That was one of my favorite FliteTest videos ever! John's designs have really taken FliteTest to next level. Looking forward to future videos!

  • @stanfordcoffee
    @stanfordcoffee 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you for bringing these two beautiful aircraft home in one piece.

  • @richardbrowne1217
    @richardbrowne1217 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You need to make nose cones for the propellers to complete the airplanes. Other wise, they look awesome!

  • @InterWebGuy99
    @InterWebGuy99 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Props to John and Flite Test! A truly epic race and a great tribute to an awesome Warbird.

  • @geologist_luna
    @geologist_luna 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Absolutely my favorite video of all time. This was a fantastic build, great history, full story, and climactic ending that was very satisfying! Just so very impressed and excited to see more!!! Wow.

  • @FiferSkipper
    @FiferSkipper 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    That racing was great to watch! Do more of that, with other warbirds and purpose built planes as well.

  • @waynebyerly9681
    @waynebyerly9681 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    The sound that these larger scale aircraft make is more than incredible... It's awe inspiring! Imagine for a moment if you will, Marlon Brando's voice saying "The horror... the horror". Now, change that up a little, and imagine him saying "The sound... the sound..." _______THAT is how the sound that these larger scale aircraft make me feel. I would never have imagined that anything couldn't have made me feel like that when I started making these entry level planes.

  • @JohnHill-jm7tm
    @JohnHill-jm7tm 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    That has to be one of your best videos. Been following y'all since almost day 1. With your passion it's hard not to twist and turn with FPV. I've said before just ain't right for y'all to be having so much fun. Love what you are doing for our Hobby. ✈😃💝

  • @angelisfpv
    @angelisfpv 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Wow , fantastic, the sound of those motors , best ever.

  • @doorran
    @doorran 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I remember squadrons of these flying over head. the sound was awesome.

  • @SeanDuffyProductions
    @SeanDuffyProductions 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome video, those 360 cameras give some amazing shots!

  • @enoshthecat
    @enoshthecat 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    OK, this video embodies everything cool about RC... friends, film, flight, fight, fright, freedom, fun. The only thing better would be more of this.

  • @bsanp
    @bsanp 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This is the most beautiful RC warbird video that i have ever seen. I live in Brazil, far far away from you, and guys the only thing that I want to say to you is thank you. You've made my day!

  • @mattyboy47
    @mattyboy47 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Quality! One improvement I'd like to see, is foam spinners made from underfloor insulation blocks, turned on a drill with a ply base, easy to do, no balancing issues, but really add the the effect, awesome P-38's guys 😎

    • @1212354a
      @1212354a 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Matt's Hobby Channel there is a how to video by Overstreet.

  • @glensmith7221
    @glensmith7221 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Guys that was the greatest video of friends enjoying the hobby!! Thanks to John and you all to drawing some of us back into the hobby and I've enjoyed it with my sons! The next generation. Still building on my A10, you got me want excited again. P38 is also my favorite plane. I'm telling myself 1 at a time. Keep it up!

  • @derMusicSlasher
    @derMusicSlasher 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I would love to see more air races. Not only the P-38s look amazing in the air but the first person view and the racing element pushed it to the next level guys!! So hyped for what is coming next

  • @HK_Productions47
    @HK_Productions47 4 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    You guys should design a De Havilland Mosquito, it's my fathers favorite ww2 plane and a truly beautiful aircraft.

    • @richardbaker5151
      @richardbaker5151 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I'd buy a Mosquito, awesome plane, also a Lancaster...

    • @maryrafuse2297
      @maryrafuse2297 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      It would be nice to see these guys do an Avro Arrow.

    • @1212354a
      @1212354a 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      They are working on a Mosquito

  • @ImranHossain9
    @ImranHossain9 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    "You're gonna see more than that in a second" - Josh :p

  • @ronlokk
    @ronlokk 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    No crash landing, no mid air collision, no problem. Bravo!

  • @kenreynolds1000
    @kenreynolds1000 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Mr Overstreet, what you are doing with foamboard is magic. Respect. Bringing families together with STEM. Good for your community. Good for our world.

  • @Pablo668
    @Pablo668 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    That was brilliant, looked like a lot of fun. Anyone else notice there was no high fives at the end?

  • @kydawg1684
    @kydawg1684 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    BEST VIDEO EVER!!! Keep these coming...what a blast. Fun stuff right there.

  • @grumpyboomer61
    @grumpyboomer61 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That's just good stuff right there. I was excited watching it, so I can imagine how pumped you guys were.

  • @phildiegidio4658
    @phildiegidio4658 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Well done. And I'm pretty sure that they found several P-51's under the ice in Greenland also. The flight was mostly P-51's. But an amazing recovery none the less. I think Life magazine did an article on this with lots of great pictures. One of my favorite stories. The P-38 Lightning was truly the best Prop fighter ever built. Dead on accuracy.

  • @jerrybriggs2352
    @jerrybriggs2352 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I remember watching the series on that plane it was one of the coolest things I've seen

  • @AdamSaltFPV
    @AdamSaltFPV 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Wow guys, just wow! I’ve been a fan a long time and this is easily the most exciting video you’ve done! Bravo! It’s worth noting I’m a huge Fpv plane guy and could feel my heart racing right along with yours. I hope to see more giant scale Fpv racing. Pan and tilt in the cockpit? 😉

  • @winchester891000
    @winchester891000 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Probably my favourite FliteTest video ever!!!

  • @jbbattle9946
    @jbbattle9946 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Gentlemen, with the FPV, action cam shots and the drone chase plane, you had me locked in!!. The last time I felt that intense about a plane film?...Top Gun!! "Transferring the shake to the legs!!!" Classic!😉

  • @beriorgar
    @beriorgar 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    how is nobody talking about the sound those planes produced? those birds sound awesome on a low pass

    • @patb5266
      @patb5266 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I know right, almost like the real thing!

    • @1212354a
      @1212354a 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Josh always says something when they roar past.

  • @foreyes4it
    @foreyes4it 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Reminds me of the laughs and excitement that Josh and David "the swede" had with the 400th episode giant twin and spit .. you must resurrect those models to race again!

  • @kennethfharkin
    @kennethfharkin 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is one of the coolest videos I have ever seen for anything RC. FANTASTIC!

  • @Graybear78
    @Graybear78 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Guys,, you've outdone yourselves! That was fantastic! Congratulations! That was more exciting than the Reno Air Races, and almost more realistic. The viewer is almost sitting in the cockpit with the pilot, instead of a grandstand. I truly believe you have created a new field for RC aircraft racing. Your should be proud of yourselves. I can see you setting up a racetrack with pylons and everything. If you could project that on a screen? Great!

  • @syrob123
    @syrob123 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Guys, that was awesome!
    It was like best action movie!
    I was thrilled till the last moments :D
    Best greetings from Poland.

  • @FarmerFpv
    @FarmerFpv 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Alex: Ah, I see your shadow behind me!
    Josh: Yeah, you're going to see a lot more than that in a second!
    FT Crew: OooOooooOooh! 😂😂😂
    Me: I definitely want to see more Air Races! This has to be my favourite episode so far! Fantastic job FT Crew!

    • @lukashediger6637
      @lukashediger6637 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Just so much fun to watch, right?!😍

  • @lukashediger6637
    @lukashediger6637 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love this vid the most. This race with big, beautiful planes and the fpv is just awesome!! Thank you! Wanna see more of that please!

  • @michaelchristensen6884
    @michaelchristensen6884 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    The best video you have produced!! Bring on more of these.

  • @Rocket_man1234
    @Rocket_man1234 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I feel like Josh is the Bob Ross of the RC world!

    • @MultiSkyman1
      @MultiSkyman1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      And watch out for that little friendly tree over there.

    • @davidunderwood1907
      @davidunderwood1907 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Rocket_man1234 I think Alex's mustache is the Bob Ross of RC

    • @ignitehopega1.273
      @ignitehopega1.273 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      He needs a wig!

  • @NHfiddle
    @NHfiddle 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I wonder if there's a company that makes retractable landing gear for these planes, that would amp up the realism. Love all the vids, keep 'em coming.

    • @teslacoil4335
      @teslacoil4335 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      3d printers are pretty cheap and you could make many different plane types for really cheap

    • @dodo3441
      @dodo3441 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      There are countless rc retracts available.

  • @polyscient
    @polyscient 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    13:53 Bixler says F_ _ _ Yes? LOL awesome

  • @stevenclarke804
    @stevenclarke804 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    One of the best yet ! great competitive spirit too.

  • @bylojo2001
    @bylojo2001 4 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    When are you going to make some german models?

    • @michiganengineer8621
      @michiganengineer8621 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I'd like to see them do the Dornier Do-335 Pfiel (Arrow). _Supposedly_ one of, if not _THE_ , fastest piston engine planes of WW-2.

    • @michaelknott4361
      @michaelknott4361 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I believe they're working on a Focke-Wulf FW-190

    • @lukedavid8099
      @lukedavid8099 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@michaelknott4361 I hope so especially if it's an a model instead of a d model. The a models are pretty distinctive

    • @bylojo2001
      @bylojo2001 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Its time to see some bf-109, fw-190, ju 87, hs-129, me-262 and maybe a Horten!

    • @flakmagnet4927
      @flakmagnet4927 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Forget the German models I wanna see a de Havilland Vampire model

  • @DeliciousDeBlair
    @DeliciousDeBlair 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Imagine a team effort of 2 teams who play opposing nations doing a combined obstacle course [photo-reconnaissance, strafing, dive bombing (with or without ground emplacements), then followed by high altitude bombing, then dive bombing and finally a team dogfight] using either highly visible lasers, airsoft or paint balls.
    Each team [squadron] would have to score so many points in each phase of the game, so many points per segment based on successful actions [photo-recon would require one taking good high quality images of selected objectives to 'send back to HQ' so the score would be based on quality and accuracy of images] and photo recon would be first because the course would 'of course' get messed up with each successive phase.
    Hits would be registered either by onboard sensors [like 2 pieces of sensitive foil inside the body for airsoft, external cameras or drones for paint ball, and either internal photo-diodes, internal cameras, or drones for lasers (foam would have to be translucent for laser)] or by drones and placement of hits, or number of hits would register points within a fixed time limit since it is highly unlikely they would be knocked out of the air [especially when knowing no laser you could get to work inside would knock them down AND such a powerful laser would be too dangerous for such a game].
    Both strafing runs and bombing runs would probably be best done with some kind of water balloons or paintball type devices.
    In between each physical attack on the course(s), there would be pauses to go in and count the number of points per team, possibly reset any moved or damaged props/targets, and possibly wipe off the last team's paint so as to reduce confusion [if each team is attacking the same course instead of two identical courses being built].
    I find the idea most intriguing even if you stop there, but to enhance the course difficulty, you could add night mission, AA and search lights to make the mission more difficult for those who prove to be expert at day missions.
    It could become a full time permanent event some place with multiple teams registering as teams, with rules such as the size of a paint-bomb/torpedo [to keep the need for accuracy within a fixed and repeatable scope], the caliber of paint balls [although I think they are relatively uniform, some will behave differently than others so it could be seen as cheating unless in some form of 'unlimited' class people accept a wider scope of design differentiation] and each team would have a set period of time to complete each section of the course, followed by a set period of time to replace batteries and check for any structural/electrical issues between stages, and penalties for either failing to maintain their fleet [careless/lazy piloting and maintenance crews, after all, lose wars too!] as well as penalties for attacking either before or after the time limits [large lighted pylons would be around to make sure all people knew when the mission was opened [green, most likely] and closed [red, most likely] as well as some form of horn or other sounding device to reinforce the message that the time has begun or ended.
    Tournaments could get really popular in time and possibly televised internationally! (~_^)-b

  • @nivuz
    @nivuz 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    hands down! that was truly epic. awesome, guys!

  • @scottdunbar4898
    @scottdunbar4898 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    OUTSTANDING! Best sixteen minutes of my life.
    Thanks guys.

  • @robertlunsford1350
    @robertlunsford1350 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    You guys need some scale props for the store.

  • @jamesheng5792
    @jamesheng5792 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Idea for a vid, try land a drone in one of your planes

  • @RobertGStark-uo3vs
    @RobertGStark-uo3vs 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You've out done yourselves with this one. FANTASTIC, NEXT LEVEL, EPIC

  • @peabody2470
    @peabody2470 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You guys are fantastic! Kudos to pursuing your dreams and hobbies! I love going to Air Shows, and this has the same impact as the actual planes themselves. Love the history, too! Thank you, and I hope I could start doing this as a hobby, too!

  • @admiralhydra519
    @admiralhydra519 4 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    WHO THE HECK DISLIKED THE VIDEO!!

    • @colepotter3011
      @colepotter3011 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Black Hydra gaming Me Boomer

    • @andytaylor1588
      @andytaylor1588 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      It was someone who doesn't like fun.

    • @jrgenramdahl123
      @jrgenramdahl123 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      People from the EU that cant get hold of any foamboard :(

    • @rickt151
      @rickt151 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@jrgenramdahl123 still not disliking this much fun, also in Europe the good vibes pass through our screens. But you may be right, never seen any foamboard around.

    • @jordyncollier919
      @jordyncollier919 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Joe disliked the video

  • @acarp4766
    @acarp4766 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Im surprised Spec Wing Racing hasn't caught on like Qaudcopter Racing.

  • @tubingview3251
    @tubingview3251 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cheers. Real flying. No toilets, tanks, or Harry Potters. Congratulations on returning to airworthiness and skill. And elegance of flight.

  • @tobydstreet
    @tobydstreet 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Absolutely love your passion and excitement coming through these videos… to be able to do this from knowledge and design + development, through to a genuinely epic race, no words… so special to watch, awesome humans following through on your passion like this! Amazing video!

  • @therandomguy9261
    @therandomguy9261 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    U guys should make a paratroper plane

  • @Spocket
    @Spocket 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I visited Glacier Girl when sh was being restored. I still have a key ring with an original piece of one of the wings that had to be removed during restoration.

    • @codywilliams7987
      @codywilliams7987 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Kyle Cain I remember when I was younger getting to go see at the end of restoration when it was in Middlesboro Kentucky that was the first flight.

  • @anthonyw2446
    @anthonyw2446 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was one of your best videos. Thanks guys.

  • @AusNav09
    @AusNav09 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    they look beautiful. Great job FT. God bless you all!

  • @HydraMainframe66
    @HydraMainframe66 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Make something form the movie Midway
    Like an aircraft carrier for the planes to land on

    • @1212354a
      @1212354a 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      HYDRA SPY they did that already. They landed mini scouts on it.

    • @HydraMainframe66
      @HydraMainframe66 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Chris Ieda that was a heli carrier I was referring to having some of the WW2 planes they have to land and take off of a WW2 carrier

  • @jamespfp
    @jamespfp 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    4:07 -- RE: "Frozen and encapsulated in ice" -- SO! Not hard to find where the Captain America origins story began, hm?

  • @nathanatkinson2090
    @nathanatkinson2090 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the planes. There actually one my top favorite one as well. Thank u guys for building/sharing the spec's on how to make them. As well as the beautiful footage of racing them.

  • @shizzle73
    @shizzle73 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    You guys are the best!! I aspire to have as much fun as you guys do on a regular basis. You give me faith that there's hope for peace and love for everyone on this planet.

  • @dakotalewis4727
    @dakotalewis4727 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    does anyone else want to see this in a gas version

    • @DriftTrainis2awesome
      @DriftTrainis2awesome 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      dakota lewis probably could gas swap it

    • @dakotalewis4727
      @dakotalewis4727 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@DriftTrainis2awesome i couldn't i literally have 1 dollar

    • @dakotalewis4727
      @dakotalewis4727 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      i was making a joke btw just because of how it makes it look when you replied

    • @DriftTrainis2awesome
      @DriftTrainis2awesome 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      dakota lewis haha lol

    • @ulaB
      @ulaB 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Gas and foam don't mix that well.

  • @overtime7347
    @overtime7347 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    2019: MONSTER SIZE P-38 Lightnings 2040: FULL SCALE PASSENGER PLANE MODEL!

  • @flytelaw1
    @flytelaw1 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    As an aerobatic instructor and ex-Airforce pilot and Airbus Instructor with an active build schedule in FPV, I can say that was very well done!

  • @monsenrm
    @monsenrm 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    That was a really fun one. I lived 25 years in Saudi Arabia where RC flying was pretty much banned and unavailable. So of course we built a ton of them out of foam board. Now that I live back in the US I haven't really considered building with foam but watching John, O. on Facebook and now your guys stuff... hmm.. that P38 is looking pretty good!

  • @ShermanMohr
    @ShermanMohr 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    The sheer joy. Love it. Thanks guys!

  • @sacredinclinations
    @sacredinclinations 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very inspirational to see how much you want to build your community, seriously I haven't heard people talk about fellowship for years it's like that word doesn't exist any more. Very beautiful sentiments that fight against the sociopathic messages we get from the mainstream. Thank you I wish you all the best and subscribed before the video finished!

  • @emgee44
    @emgee44 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The sound of those things flying past, it’s just crazy, awesomeballs guys!

  • @AndyD162
    @AndyD162 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    The lightning is one of my favorites from WWII. Such an amazing plane!