Motion, FL, FW big B-17? What are the chances

[NoDirt!]

Just wondering if Flightline or Freewing or someone might come out with an equivalent B-17 to go with our B-24's. I've been eyeballing the HK version for a long time and if they are going to discontinue it...
BUT, I'd hate to get one and then have Motion introduce a nicer version. My budget only allows for one (not even that really!).
They already have the motors, gear etc. worked out. So what do you think the chances are?

[James]

Impossible to tell you that honestly. I wouldn't hold out for it or anything. The HK B-17 was a really good version of the B-17 and at MotionRC we try our best with Freewing and FlightLine RC to offer products that have never or rarely ever been released OR products that significantly improve upon models that are already widely available like a Spitfire etc... If we can make a significantly better B-17 then we will surely would, but again, don't hold out hope for one anytime soon. If you need a B-17 and they are really going to discontinue that one, get it before they do!

[NoDirt!]

Well, you know that I do NEED one right?

[rifleman_btx]

That's why I'm holding out for a Lancaster :)

[Ole-Timer]

I’d have to say the HK B-17 is where you need to be. It’s the match to the FL B-24.
I’ve owned a V1 HK B-17F for nearly four years. It’s the closest to scale you’ll find. I added an spar, Robart tires, new props - hubs, and some repaint. It flies great and looks great.
Get one while you can.

[Ole-Timer]

I’d rather have a B-29 that matches the current scale of the HK B-17 and FL B-24. The 29 would obviously then be ... much larger :Cool:
Wouldn’t it be fabulous if someone figured out how to line the molds with a thin coat of plastic before the foam was blown in, imagine the added strength and smooth finish.
Yokohama Yo-yo took many of the pictures we see of the atomic drop on Hiroshima. This aircraft also located the Battleship Yamato.
A lot of history in the B-29 not represented at RC fields...

[F106DeltaDart]

I’d rather have a B-29 that matches the current scale of the HK B-17 and FL B-24. The 29 would obviously then be ... much larger :Cool:
Wouldn’t it be fabulous if someone figured out how to line the molds with a thin coat of plastic before the foam was blown in, imagine the added strength and smooth finish.
Yokohama Yo-yo took many of the pictures we see of the atomic drop on Hiroshima. This aircraft also located the Battleship Yamato.
A lot of history in the B-29 not represented at RC field

Completely agree with the other statements on the HK B-17, it’s a fantastic airplane and definitely worth getting while it’s still around.

The B-29 would be absolutely awesome if done in that size! 2400mm wingspan, twin bomb bays, and Fowler flaps! I’ve got plans of the Guillows B-29 scaled up to a 95” wingspan but I would love if Flightline beat me to it.

[Ole-Timer]

A B-29 done at the 1/16.7 scale to match the other two would have a wingspan of 101.5” inches
The fuselage would be 72” inches long
It would certainly complete the set of US bombers.
Talk about presence at the field :Scared:

[fhhuber]

How big would 1/18 be? (which would look decent with the 1/16.7's in flight) Being exact same scale isn't needed if its big enough to appear appropriate. Maybe as small as 1/20

[TiredIronGRB]

I have six of the HK 1875mm B-17s and love them, here are my favorites.

[Grossman56]

Completely agree with the other statements on the HK B-17, it’s a fantastic airplane and definitely worth getting while it’s still around.

The B-29 would be absolutely awesome if done in that size! 2400mm wingspan, twin bomb bays, and Fowler flaps! I’ve got plans of the Guillows B-29 scaled up to a 95” wingspan but I would love if Flightline beat me to it.

I love that B-17, but lets face it, you have a retractable tail wheel and a different type of retract that looks so much better than the stock.
Any details on the upgrades??

Grossman56

[F106DeltaDart]

I love that B-17, but lets face it, you have a retractable tail wheel and a different type of retract that looks so much better than the stock.
Any details on the upgrades??

Grossman56

The tail retract is from the FMS 1400mm BF-109, and the main retracts are from the Freewing B-17. A320jockey on RCgroups documented the process much better than I did here:https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/show...0#post36215408
and here: https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/show...7#post37833060

[TiredIronGRB]

I do the tail wheel mod and rake the stock struts to get a scale stance...here's some size comparisons...

[Ole-Timer]

TI, you have quite a squadron going there!
Definitly like the comparison between the Boeing heavies to.

I don’t know how many of you are aware that the use of the B-17’s in the Pacific Theater was vastly different than the ETO.
By late ‘42, Bill Benn and Ken McCullar developed skip bombing in B-17F’s at Port Moresby NG.
Using this technique, McCullar sank 10 Japanese ships and holds the record.

http://b17blackjack.com/crew/mccullar/

Jay Zeamer flew as copilot with Ken McCullar during early missions and saw how Ken flew the B-17 when outnumbered and alone against Japanese fighters. Jay adopted Ken’s style and pulled off many tough missions, one of which made him and his crew the most decorated in Air Force history.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=6Im086TCu3I

http://zeamerseagerbeavers.com/old-666-lucy-history/

[TiredIronGRB]

The tail retract is from the FMS 1400mm BF-109, and the main retracts are from the Freewing B-17. A320jockey on RCgroups documented the process much better than I did here:https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/show...0#post36215408
and here: https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/show...7#post37833060

Here's one of my B-17 builds that shows how the BF-109 tail wheel is mounted.

[NoDirt!]

OK thanks, guess I won't hold my breath. Now to figure out how to fund one.
Man my wife's gonna kill me one of these days!

[rifleman_btx]

Naaaaaaw, it'll be alright!