Hobby King 1875mm B-17G Flying Fortress V2

[Aros]

Boy isn't that the truth!

[Spitfire4life]

Glad she didn't disappoint Todd. Just like the orignal full size, its the bird that just keeps on going.

S.

[Aros]

Nice job! OK next time I want to see the flaps for landing! ha!

Every single time time I fly mine, I have to re-tighten the LG mounting screws. If I forget, they practically fall out. Actually, I'm getting tired of that and I think I will use a little Foam-tac to lock them in.

I wanted to use the flaps but when I checked them preflight there was waaaaay too much down trim...Not sure why and I was too lazy to change it in the settings so I just flew without them, lol...But wow, the video perspective makes it look like I was coming in reaally HOT but it didn't appear that way to me at all, but then again with the bounce, maybe?? I will recheck the elevator trim settings so I can use them next time. As for the screws, yeah they were very loose after the flight. I think I will do the same thing and use a little Foam Tac on them, good call!

[themudduck]

Nice job! OK next time I want to see the flaps for landing! ha!

Every single time time I fly mine, I have to re-tighten the LG mounting screws. If I forget, they practically fall out. Actually, I'm getting tired of that and I think I will use a little Foam-tac to lock them in.

[Aros]

I got tired of waiting for all the snow to melt so I took her to the school for a maiden. Flies precisely how I remember the V1. So docile, so light, just a total *****cat. You can literally throw the batteries anywhere in the battery area and fly...Just a gentle giant through-and-through. Bounced her on the first landing attempt, er I mean, touch-n-go...haha...Less bounce on the second attempt. Landing gear needed some work...Really loosey-goosey...Tightened it all up so should be good to go for the next flight. She looks so sweet in the sky!

[Aros]

Yeah, Stuart... what he said!!! (although I would have recommended soap)

SOAP!!! I MEANT SOAP!!! LOL LOL LOL

[borntoolate]

The nicest flying Big Bomber out there, but certainly there are better looking.

S.

Hmmmm.... I would seriously consider replacing my entire B-17 fleet should Motion come out with a B-17, of this size, and their usual quality!


Bob

[NoDirt!]

I have a silver V2 in the box. It's going to be there for a while though, there's a few others to get to first :(

[borntoolate]

You wash your mouth out with soup mister. :Not-Talking:

Yeah, Stuart... what he said!!! (although I would have recommended soap)


Bob

[Aros]

The nicest flying Big Bomber out there, but certainly there are better looking. S.

You wash your mouth out with soup mister. :Not-Talking:

[Spitfire4life]

The nicest flying Big Bomber out there, but certainly there are better looking.

S.

[Aros]

A fleet! You win! :):Cool:

[borntoolate]

I take a B-17 to the field every time I fly!

Bob

[Rrman]

I have the version 1 also, pretty docile flyer and I’m currently changing the paint scheme from liberty belle to something else
that I’ve yet to decide.
i don’t take it flying very often but enjoy it when I do

[borntoolate]

Everyone should have a few of these ;)

Everyone doesn't????;)


Bob

[Aros]

Here are some shots my photographer buddy took of my V1 years ago...I turned her into Aluminum Overcast which I may do eventually with my V2 as well...

[Aros]

I still am holding out that you guys will come out with one to go with the B24.

You and me both! :Cool:

I like the way it flies but I found the LG mounts to be pretty weak. Is V2 the same or did they improve that?

You know, I am not actually sure. It looks like the same gear to me but I can't say for certain.

That's right George, you're no stranger to this sweetheart. And Ole-Timer, that's right! I forgot about the prop mod. The stock props are so flimsy.

[TiredIronGRB]

Everyone should have a few of these ;)

[Ole-Timer]

Just the old Gen 1, like 6 years old now...
Did the prop n hub mod and repainted to more realistic colors.
Always a crowd pleaser!

[themudduck]

Now that's a nice looking model!

I have V1. Some spare parts are still mostly on backorder (I need a nose cone) but I am hopeful HK will get some in. Its not like MRC. I still am holding out that you guys will come out with one to go with the B24.

I like the way it flies but I found the LG mounts to be pretty weak. Is V2 the same or did they improve that?