B-17 or B-25

[STOOPIDMONKEY]

I want to add a Bomber to my hanger. I am kinda partial to the B-17 as I built a balsa model of it when I was a kid. I am just curious as to which one is a better experience (I guess more fun to fly)? I do understand that these are Bombers and not the fighters that I am used to flying, but I still would like a plane that responds well and will handle some wind, occasional grass fields, oh and maybe a roll or 2 LOL J/K! What are your thoughts?

[STOOPIDMONKEY]

RE: B-17 or B-25

Does FMS make both models?

[CT]

RE: B-17 or B-25

I want to add a Bomber to my hanger. I am kinda partial to the B-17 as I built a balsa model of it when I was a kid. I am just curious as to which one is a better experience (I guess more fun to fly)? I do understand that these are Bombers and not the fighters that I am used to flying, but I still would like a plane that responds well and will handle some wind, occasional grass fields, oh and maybe a roll or 2 LOL J/K! What are your thoughts?

I fly the 72" B-17 and nothing compares to sight of it airborn, including the awesome sound of 4 props. It is surprisingly light and with the huge wings actually flies like a glider, but is not fun at all in wind. Large tires handles any surface well.
The B-25 is one of my favorite bombers when it comes to flying characteristics, although smaller tires have had no problem on short grass. Both fly beautiful scale.
CT

[STOOPIDMONKEY]

RE: B-17 or B-25

who makes the 72" B-17?

[CT]

RE: B-17 or B-25

who makes the 72" B-17?

No idea, got it off ebay several years ago, they had the Liberty Bell and Memphis Belle. I dont believe they are made anymore. I have flown the FMS B-25 and it is a real beauty. As for the Freewing B-17, I have never met a Freewing plane I didnt like.
CT

[Aros]

RE: B-17 or B-25

Hobby King has/had an 1875mm that was a ton of fun.  I painted it up as the Aluminum Overcast.  I love the B-17, and B-25 as well.  FMS doesn't have a B-17, only the B-25. I had one of those too which I painted an aluminum livery.  Freewing has a nice 63" wingspan B-17 that we carry.  

[Hippie 64]

RE: B-17 or B-25

The silver with the yellow is fantastic it just stands out so nice !!

Bryan 

[Aros]

RE: B-17 or B-25

Thanks Bryan, yeah I love silver/yellow trim warbirds. Usually silver/aluminum really makes some of these warbirds look less like models and more like mini versions of the real thing.

[CT]

RE: B-17 or B-25

Hobby King has/had an 1875mm that was a ton of fun.  I painted it up as the Aluminum Overcast.  I love the B-17, and B-25 as well.  FMS doesn't have a B-17, only the B-25. I had one of those too which I painted an aluminum livery.  Freewing has a nice 63" wingspan B-17 that we carry.  

You just cant replicate the sound and sight of a twin or especially a 4 engine -17. That FMS yellow and aluminum -25 is such an eye catcher I ordered one and am looking forward to the build/paint and fly.
CT

[Aros]

RE: B-17 or B-25

Fantastic! Please post photos when you can!