Curtiss P-40B/C Warhawk 600mm

The Curtiss P-40 Warhawk is an American single-engine, single-seat, all-metal fighter and ground-attack aircraft that first flew in 1938. The P-40 design was a modification of the previous Curtiss P-36 Hawk which reduced development time and enabled a rapid entry into production and operational service. The Warhawk was used by most Allied powers during World War II and remained in frontline service until the end of the war. It was the third most-produced American fighter of World War.

This 600mm wingspan rendition is powered by a BR2205 or QM2804 with 2300Kv and is designed to be printed in LW-PLA, with a few key parts in PLA, like the motor mount, spinner, exhaust stacks, propeller hub/spinner. The design has carefully planned internal structures for LW-PLA slicing resulting in clean parts with minimal oozing.

Included with this file:

·        Factory files for Simplify3D
·        STL files for all components
·        Assembly manual and user guide
·        Sample markings

UPDATES:
2022-11-14: Improved Factory files, fixed hatch, and support not required on F2 with the addition of sacrificial panels.

ASSEMBLY MANUAL AND USER GUIDE

FLIGHT VIDEO: 
1st flight: https://youtu.be/3poRjhPHYKg

Print time: 85hrs
Print weight: 125g
RTF AUW: 270g with 3x3.7g servos, 2205 2300Kv, 3S 550mAh.

REQUIRED COMPONENTS:
X1 2205/2804 2300Kv Motor (or similar)
X1 20AMP ESC
X1 500MAH 3S LIPO (or similar), 59g
X3 3.7G Micro Servo (X4 if installing working rudder)
X1 4ch+ Micro Receiver
X1 3mm carbon rod (2x 250mm wing joiners)
X1 2mm carbon rod/round toothpicks (stab joiners)
X5 1.5mm carbon rod (fuselage stiffeners)
X1 1mm Music Wire (pushrods and elevator torque rods)
X4 6x2mm Magnets (cylinder shape)
X4 M2x10mm screws (fix the motor mount to firewall)
CA Hinge Sheet
Velcro (sticky back)
Some extra 1.75mm PLA filament (locating pins and possibly the fuselage stiffeners)

OPTIONS

-       Parts are provided to install a functional rudder

-       A 2 bladed hub with printed propellers or a 2-bladed APC style prop can be used.

PRINT VOLUME:
200x200x210
Best to print 1 part at a time, especially for LW-PLA for optimum print quality and no oozing.

For any questions and assistance please use the RC-Group thread:
https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?4036507-Curtiss-P-40-Warhawk-600-800mm-LW-PLA-%28L3D%29

PARTS LINKS

X1 2205 2300KV Brushless Out-Runner Motor
https://www.banggood.com/Racerstar-Racing-Edition-2205-BR2205-2300KV-2-4S-Brushless-Motor-CWCCW-Green-For-QAV250-ZMR250-260-p-1088307.html
Or
QM2804 2204 2300KV
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000002657801.html

X1 20AMP ESC
https://fr.aliexpress.com/item/4000078165193.html

X1 550MAH 3S LIPO
https://www.banggood.com/2Pcs-ZOP-Power-11_1V-1000mAh-70C-3S-Lipo-Battery-XT30-Plug-p-1642546.html

X3/4 3.7G Micro Servo
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32965734270.html

X1 Micro Receiver
Low cost 4ch FrSky compatible receiver:
https://fr.aliexpress.com/item/1005002848770421.html

X2 2mm carbon rod (preferred, stab half joiners)
or
X2 2mm round toothpicks

X2 6x2mm Magnets (cylinder shape)
https://fr.aliexpress.com/item/1005002408460344.html

CA Hinge Sheet
https://www.banggood.com/RJXHOBBY-CA-Hinge-Sheet-180mmx140mmx0_3mm-Maintenance-Board-Repairing-Tool-p-1239531.html

VELCRO – (local hardware store)
Velcro strip with adhesive back to secure the flight battery

M2 x10mm screws
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/400PCS-M2-M2-6-Pan-Head-Self-Tapping-Screws-Assorted-Kit-Stainless-Steel-Black/254399626404