JR models B25 Revival

Gregor77 · June 05, 2016, 08:13:15 AM

At the Jack Higgins auction, I was happy to have won the JR models B25 Mitchell bomber. This was originally Michaels and I recalled seeing it many times at Temac. It always flew great and landed with ease at the field. Well I started the rebuild as time permitted and repaired what was needed. I added two 1100kv motors and some 40 amp escs. The 10x8 props fit perfect. The plane required a fair amount of finishing as there were a few layers of paint. I am just on the fence about doing a doo little bomber or a faded pacific theatre plane. Enjoy the video I posted with Tuc and Philips help.

Gregor77 · June 05, 2016, 08:15:12 AM

https://youtu.be/qV99inLbvwU

Andy Hoffer · June 05, 2016, 08:43:49 AM

Great launch! Beautiful flight! Textbook landing!

Congrats Greg!

Gregor77 · June 05, 2016, 09:51:10 AM

Learned from the best. I like the part where we are yelling at Tuc to throw it. Lol.

Frank v B · June 05, 2016, 10:09:22 AM

Greg,

Great flight. Throw it now.... now!.... now! Great that you found time to fly. Then you had to run home and change diapers... and then your daughter's as well.

re: your comment. It is always interesting how twin motors always put out more flying power than the numbers say.

Love the poor man's retracts. The fuse shape is perfect for belly landings.

Frank

Michael · June 05, 2016, 10:16:11 AM

Nice flight!

It's a stable flyer, and it's good to see it fly again. It was an expensive model in its day.

Gregor77 · June 05, 2016, 11:41:50 AM

Yes. I saw the original ad on RC Canada from a few years ago. Now that it flies great. Time for a proper paint job.

BJROB · June 06, 2016, 09:57:34 AM

That was an awesome flight.
looked great with the clouds as a back drop to the flight.
what a landing