Official FlightLine 1600mm B-25J Mitchell PNP Thread

[Fast N Light]

FNL. Outstanding detail. Nicely done, Sir. Best, LB

Thanks! My 1st foray into wheel design, but I am satisfied with the way they came out. Wish the plane would show up so I could see them on her... Soon enough

[themudduck]

Thanks! My 1st foray into wheel design, but I am satisfied with the way they came out. Wish the plane would show up so I could see them on her... Soon enough

I took some photos of the B25 wheels today at the Cleveland air show. Yours look great!

[MANFRED]

Great looking and great fit on this ship. Preliminary shots will get runway shots soon.

[Larry D]

Nice weathering there Manfred! She really flies nice. Flights 7-10 for me yesterday. I really like this B-25. VERY predictable. I haven't noticed any bad habits from the plane although I have plenty of bad habits. The wind does like to push her tail but with two big verticals that is to be expected. I have not had to change anything from the book recommendations. Initially I thought the flaps might need a bit more, but the book settings have worked out just fine. Now that I am more than satisfied that she is setup (for me) and flying great, I'll start dressing her up with some high quality custom graphics.

[Elbee]

I took some photos of the B25 wheels...

TMD, great reference photos. I thank you, Sir.

MANFRED-Nicely Done. I think that livery is the best of the 3 provided.

Best, LB

[Evan D]

Not to argue LB but I created a poll asking which scheme people like best.

Flightline 1600mm B-25 Mitchell decal schemes - RC Groups

[Elbee]

Evan D, I zipped over and voted. Great idea, Sir. Best, LB

[Evilmike]

Is there any info/tutorials on the random servo movement generator (30 years in the hobby and I've never heard of one). Someday I hope to receive mine and do this mod.

[Elbee]

I have taken these wheels as far as I can...

FnL, Thanks again for your great design work.

Clever use of the "hex" as a key. Width easily modded to adjust to Robart tires.

Alignment hash line, axle cover, well thought out and executed, Sir.

Printed the NG wheel.

Stats: 0.75mm layer height, 0.4mm nozzle, HatchBox Silver PLA, Prusa 2.6.1rc Slicer, "Snug Supports," Mk3S, Satin Build Sheet.

Best, LB

[Elbee]

Is there any info/tutorials on the random servo movement generator (30 years in the hobby and I've never heard of one). Someday I hope to receive mine and do this mod.

EM, Welcome aboard "The Squawk" Sir.

The RC Geek (Chris Wolfe) sells a version and might be the originator of the design.

I presume one could accomplish something similar using an Arduino/Arduino Clone and some simple 'sketch' code tinkering.

I do not know whether the RC Geek's is a series of lines of code or something more intuitive.

Best, LB

[ridgerunner]

Is there any info/tutorials on the random servo movement generator ...

This would be easily accomplished on any of the Open Source radios which include a scripting language, e.g. any FrSky Taranis running OpenTX or RadioMaster running EdgeTX, both of which include a built-in Lua scripting interpreter. Lua's standard math library includes the math.random() method that would allow for all sorts of random motions to be easily generated. Just write a Model Mixer Script and assign it to the turret channel and one of the radio switches. Since the code is running on the transmitter, there would be no need to add anything special to the aircraft.

I wouldn't be surprised if someone hasn't already done this.

[p2vguy]

Update - As of this evening, we are now 12th in line to be inspected.

Unfortunately, the wait is MUCH longer than expected 🤨. At this point there is a possibility the 3rd shipment of B-25 may arrive before the first. It looks like the total transit time is going to end up about 3 months by the time this container arrives. Normal is 4-5 weeks right now.

The government spends a month inspecting a container of model planes while they let anyone or any thing come in across our southern border without any inspection.

[desertdrifter7]

P2vguy. I couldn't have said it better myself.

[desertdrifter7]

Tom, any updates on the inspection schedule? I know that yesterday was a holiday which probably means the inspectors are going to ease into their work today.

[Fighterpilot]

I understand the problem you are having. This is probably the most dysfunctional government in my lifetime (and that spans more than a few decades). Perhaps you might rethink the charging a customer full price on their credit card at the time of order and charge them instead at the time of shipping. Motion RC has had my money for over two months. If I were to charge credit card interest rates to MotionRC, they would now owe me +\- $100.00.

[MikeT]

I understand the problem you are having. This is probably the most dysfunctional government in my lifetime (and that spans more than a few decades). Perhaps you might rethink the charging a customer full price on their credit card at the time of order and charge them instead at the time of shipping. Motion RC has had my money for over two months. If I were to charge credit card interest rates to MotionRC, they would now owe me +\- $100.00.

Pre Orders are what they are. If you pay your CC bill off every month you would avoid those interest charges. This isn't Motion's problem.

Mike

[Evan D]

You should get a better rate on your card. Considering you don't pay interest for the first month but still did for two months since you said over 2, you are paying 114% apr.

I understand the problem you are having. This is probably the most dysfunctional government in my lifetime (and that spans more than a few decades). Perhaps you might rethink the charging a customer full price on their credit card at the time of order and charge them instead at the time of shipping. Motion RC has had my money for over two months. If I were to charge credit card interest rates to MotionRC, they would now owe me +\- $100.00.

[Fighterpilot]

you guys need to read with a little more comprehension. I pay off my credit card every month, so I don't have to pay interest charges. You missed the point all together, that If I were to charge Motion RC the same rate as credit card interest for having my money for two months, they would owe me +/- $100.00. I hope you understand that. I don't normally allow people to charge my credit card and not deliver the product for two months. I understand this is out of the control of Motion RC; however, the situation could be remedied if your payment method was debited upon shipment, not upon order. Simple fix. Hope you guys that commented on my previous now understand and I hope the government gets their act together and releases this shipment.
By the way Evan D, 20% interest would be about $100.00. I don't understand how you get 114%.

[Evan D]

APR… $100 for a year is 20% but for two months you need to multiply by 6. you miss the point of my jest.

[Jdcrow]

I have taken these wheels as far as I can without the plane. If someone wants to give them a try, I just posted the .STL files.

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:6184138

Planning to wait until the designs are validated to the plane before sharing on RCG. Special release for the folks here who helped me with them.

i printed with ASA from Bamboo Labs. Parts printed excellent

i think i might have measured the axle diameter a little off, or either the ASA filament shrunk. Most Likely the measurement was off a millimeter on the front and main axle size

mains width at axle fits perfect with the factory supplied spacer.

nose wheel width at axle is tight. Maybe a millimeter on each face of the wheel removed where the axle head and strut side meet.

i also noticed the factory B-25 wheel has brass bushings inserted.