1/9th Scale B-17G

[boatman]

Well Steven can you fly it ? as i used to fly R/C an i came home alot of the time with kindling as it was ok goin up but the comin down was not to good

[StevenRB]

WELL Steven it looks like you have it all worked out to transpoart it like i have on my tiger an how many channels will you have on the B17 as on my tiger i can have may be 22 with the kobs on my R/C
chris

One channel for the rudder, one for elevator and steerable tailwheel, one for the flaps, one for the ailerons, one for all four throttles, one for pneumatic landing gear and one for the bomb bay doors. This is not the same number of servos though. I have a total of 13 throughout.

[boatman]

One channel for the rudder, one for elevator and steerable tailwheel, one for the flaps, one for the ailerons, one for all four throttles, one for pneumatic landing gear and one for the bomb bay doors. This is not the same number of servos though. I have a total of 13 throughout.

COR we are alike as i'll have about the same no. of servo's in my tiger as im tryin to make a lot work an i have a 14 channell R/C

[StevenRB]

This is the plywood back plate which the main landing gear will mount to.

[StevenRB]

One of the main gears.

[scottie3158]

Steven do you make the landing gear or is it purchased.

[StevenRB]

Steven do you make the landing gear or is it purchased.

The gear was purchased from Robart. You also need the onboard air tanks, lines and a regulator.

[Mickc1440]

Really looking forward to seeing this progress. Great work so far, very impressive.

[StevenRB]

Steven, really impressive. :thumb2: Lately I've seen some pretty convincing details on flying models. Enthusiast now don't just go for flying only but authentic detail as well.

Cheers,
Richard

It is my impression that the older modelers are still building models of this caliber while the younger ones opt out for the 'get it in the air NOW' route. I think the younger ones prefer a screen in front of them than build models. I have been building a 1/48th scale flying Saturn V at a local Starbucks up until the virus issue broke out earlier in the year. I have given away starter sets to kids with permission from their parents. I've made sure they got engines with the set. The rockets are extremely easy to build with little if any finishing to incorporate into the model. It gets them interested with little fuss. Then they can move up at their leisure and their parents wallet.

[StevenRB]

Thank you folks very much for your interest.

[StevenRB]

Here is one of the plywood mounting plates for the main gear.

[StevenRB]

One of the flaps. 28 inches of it. I have glued a hardwood edge along the length to help prevent dings.

[BattleshipBob]

Stunning Steve!!

[StevenRB]

The flap installed.

[StevenRB]

Blended into the wing.