Official FlightLine RC 2000mm B-24D/J Liberator Thread

[RickVB]

So I was told by MRC that the Nose Gear Doors were not in the container from last Thursday, so they don't know when they will be in. They said all parts received last week will be on the website by tomorrow. So I guess I'll complete my model without them... :Angry:

[Prowler901]

Yeah, there is no contrast to see the details with those white parts. You'll find the detail on the parts is very nice.

[TiredIronGRB]

I'm looking at the plastic parts Motion has. They just don't look as detailed as the parts you and others had printed. Hopefully I'm mistaken.

I just don't think the picture shows the detail.

[NoDirt!]

The gauges are there, there's really good detail on all the pieces.

I'm looking at the plastic parts Motion has. They just don't look as detailed as the parts you and others had printed. Hopefully I'm mistaken.

[TiredIronGRB]

The closer I look at the 3D detail parts the detail I see on the dashboard. It looks like there's no gauges etc. :(

The gauges are there, there's really good detail on all the pieces.

[NoDirt!]

The closer I look at the 3D detail parts the less detail I see on the dashboard. It looks like there's no gauges etc. :(

[xviper]

Thanks for the heads up on the servo wires from the nose gear/steering. I've taped mine out of the way now. Here's where I've placed my Lemon RX. The sat is stuck to the floor aft of the main RX.

[dkalwishky]

B-24 update.

Tonight I got the defective rudder servo replaced and the plane assembled. The two servo wires that come from the nose gear were rubbing on the nose tire, my A-10's landing light wire did this and it broke free during one flight. I figure this is not good so I used some Foam-Tac to glue the servo wires to the sides of the fuse not they are tucked out of the way.

I'm trying to decide were to out the receiver, if anyone would like to share some pics of how you mounted you'res I'd appreciate it.

[stu]

...and the Nose Wheels are now in stock. But still no Nose Gear Doors...

Do they have plans to sell the nose gear Doors as they already have hinge parts already in the B-24 ? Another way of getting extra $$ i guess.

[TiredIronGRB]

One of the guys at our field, Steve Johnson, has the silver version. I was able to take a few photos of his the other day. Really great looking model in the air.

Mike

Those are some really good shots.

[dkalwishky]

I started adding them to my cart, it stopped at 93 so I'd say they have 93 in stock.

[RickVB]

I'm waiting for a few more hours, hoping. I hope also that waiting isn't a mistake...

[NoDirt!]

Woo Hoo! Finally got the turret detail parts ordered!!:)
Of course the nose doors will show now that I placed my order :(

[RickVB]

One of the guys at our field, Steve Johnson, has the silver version. I was able to take a few photos of his the other day. Really great looking model in the air.

Mike

Mike, those are great photos, especially the landing one. Thanks for sharing.

[RickVB]

No Nose Wheels either..

...and the Nose Wheels are now in stock. But still no Nose Gear Doors...

[RickVB]

So now the Pilots are back in stock, and <surprise!> the 3DP parts are now on the upgrade page, but Out Of Stock (well, at least that's some progress).

...and now just got notification that the 3DP parts are available! Maybe today's the day... Nose gear doors??

[Hiflyer]

One of the guys at our field, Steve Johnson, has the silver version. I was able to take a few photos of his the other day. Really great looking model in the air.

Mike

[RickVB]

No Nose Wheels either. On all my planes I change the wheels to rubber as the foam wheels don't last as long on our asphalt runway. For the B-24, if you have the suspension struts, these have a nice axel with a set screw to hold it in instead of the stupid c clamps. For these I use the Hanger 9 Pro-Lite 3 1/4". For the nose wheel I use a Robart 2 3/4" Diamond or straight tread and use some washers and a 5/32 dura collar to hold them on, again getting rid of the c clamps. Just moto tool a notch in the axel for the set screw. Changing tires is now quick and easy (and I don't have to worry about taking off or putting on the c clamps as they fly off into the wild blue), and the tires last much longer and give an even wear.

So now the Pilots are back in stock, and <surprise!> the 3DP parts are now on the upgrade page, but Out Of Stock (well, at least that's some progress).

[Hugh Wiedman]

Aw, just props. Nothing else; no nose gear doors, no pilots, no 3DP parts...:Crying:

No Nose Wheels either. On all my planes I change the wheels to rubber as the foam wheels don't last as long on our asphalt runway. For the B-24, if you have the suspension struts, these have a nice axel with a set screw to hold it in instead of the stupid c clamps. For these I use the Hanger 9 Pro-Lite 3 1/4". For the nose wheel I use a Robart 2 3/4" Diamond or straight tread and use some washers and a 5/32 dura collar to hold them on, again getting rid of the c clamps. Just moto tool a notch in the axel for the set screw. Changing tires is now quick and easy (and I don't have to worry about taking off or putting on the c clamps as they fly off into the wild blue), and the tires last much longer and give an even wear.

[Twowingtj]

He was deaf as a door and his wife even apologized that if he answers different from what you asked don't be offended. I guess all those flight hours took a toll on his hearing.

It's from when he fell in the pond to save his brother and got his ears boxed in It's a Wonderful LifeLOL. Very cool that you actually got to meet him.