Official Dynam 1500mm B-26 Marauder Thread

[Mad Baron]

I am trying to figure out getting the landing light to activate with the gear operation. I have tried a reversing circuit as suggested by OV10 but it wouldn't work anyone have any ideas on what I am doing wrong?

[rifleman_btx]

Have you tried one of these wired with a y connector one going to retracts one going to this, and from this to the led controller? https://hobbyking.com/en_us/dr-mad-t...ff-switch.html
Worth a shot I figure.

[OV10]

I am trying to figure out getting the landing light to activate with the gear operation. I have tried a reversing circuit as suggested by OV10 but it wouldn't work anyone have any ideas on what I am doing wrong?

MB.......What did you do regarding the electrical connections??
I suspect you don't have it done correctly but without details it would be like shooting at bats in the dark. LOL
PM me so we don't tie up this thread.

[Scamp73]

Few good shots of my B-26 taken by my buddy Jay.

[rifleman_btx]

Yes indeed very nice pics!

[Mark 2]

Few good shots of my B-26 taken by my buddy Jay.

Nice. Is this a scale paint scheme with the RAF markings over silver?

[UK Arthur]

I over painted my B26 in RAF Mediterainian/Desert camo.
There is a lack of info about RAF B26 colours, and I don't know if they used the aluminium finish.

[Mark 2]

Looks good UK Arthur :Cool:

[UK Arthur]

Thanks Mark. Since the pictures were taken I have painted the u/cart legs RAF internal grey-green, with shiney metal for the telescopic bits, and dirty aluminium for the wheel hubs.
Win top roundels are still to be added. Right or wrong, the invasion stripes are staying, for better visibility. Like Scamps scheme, they are our models, we like 'em.

[Grossman56]

Hi UK ARTHUR, welcome to the Squawk!!
I agree, sometimes, it's cool to reproduce a paint scheme exactly, while other times, it's all about what you want. I did the same on Old Crow, even though Bud was flying a B model during D Day, I applied invasion stripes just 'cause....Made her easier to spot in the air as well!!
The new FlightLine 1600 mm Spitfire is done up as AI-A, Skipper's (Robert Shaw's) from the movie, The Battle of Britain.
Now I just have to figure out how to get a red headed pilot with a white roll neck sweater!

Grossman56

[UK Arthur]

Thanks for the welcome Grossman.
Could you try faking the sweater using thin material, dyed if necessary. Maybe fingers from an old glove could be used, a short section for the neck, and two or more sections side by side for the body? Or were you joking? Lol.
The two supplied pilots are twice the scale size, and look to me like a pair of lady scooter riders!

[Grossman56]

I'm trying for some kind of realistic pilot for the Spitty rather than the stock Freewing guy. I have some Aces of Iron pilots in my P-40 and P-51D and they look so much better!
Good idea for the sweater, I was thinking of some altering with putty as well.

Grossman56

[Mad Baron]

Well I finally got my landing lights working with the landing gear. I ordered a electronic switch from HK and used a servo reverser as well to get the lights to work.

[rifleman_btx]

Good times! Glad to hear it's working like it should :)

[capecoral]

unidentified parts Almost complete but have 8 hard plastic rings 5/8 od 5/16 id 1/8 thk and they are black. I ave no idea where they go?? any help

[CFIT rob]

They are for the props. They go on each side of the prop before assembly to the prop shaft. Four spares come with it for the spare props. They are shown in the motion build video. Be carefull with flying it in cold weather(below 50f ), the retracts will fail. If you havent, go through this thread for possible trouble spots before flight. I love mine, it a great flyer and looks really cool on a show pass.

[fhhuber]

Spacer/alignment rings to keep the props centered on the motor shaft. Very important.

[xviper]

They are for the props. They go on each side of the prop before assembly to the prop shaft. Four spares come with it for the spare props. They are shown in the motion build video. Be carefull with flying it in cold weather(below 50f ), the retracts will fail. If you havent, go through this thread for possible trouble spots before flight. I love mine, it a great flyer and looks really cool on a show pass.

I had this same question when I first got mine. The guys here clued me in and helped me complete the plane.
I flew mine again yesterday. It was several degrees below freezing and my replacement retracts worked flawlessly. Until Dynam gets better retracts (ones that don't quit when it gets too cool outside), I'll only buy their planes with the express knowledge that the retracts WILL be replaced.
Now that I've figured out how to fly this thing, it's a joy to fly. Lands beautifully. By "figured out", I primarily mean knowing where to keep the throttle during the flight. Near full throttle is needed when doing any kind of banking turn. Same goes for when trying to climb aggressively. Loops must be planned with full throttle going into a shallow dive and maintaining a nice, smooth, not too tight, circle. Don't yank on the ELE too suddenly or too aggressively or it will do this funny roll near the top (it stalls easily). However, if you fly it "scale", like you would the real thing, none of this matters. Shallow banks in large turns can be done at lower throttle without a problem. Have lots of altitude in the beginning when experimenting with this plane.

[capecoral]

WOW thanks fro the great help and advise. looked like they would sit inside the props but great help

[themudduck]

WOW thanks for the great help and advise. looked like they would sit inside the props but great help

I'd suggest that you read through the earlier pages of this thread.... start with post 308 and then go through the next 20 pages or so. And if you find THAT interesting then keep going!
No seriously, there are a couple of issues with this plane that need to be addressed. Once those are taken care of, this model flies very nicely.