Years ago I bought the V1 and for the price I was pleasantly surprised with the size and gentle flying characteristics. The only thing I couldn't stand was the deep trenched panel lines...Looked terrible. But the rest of the bird's profile looked good. Hobby King released the V2 I believe a year or two back and I finally got around to getting one. The upgrades were minimal (different size kV motors is the main thing that I can tell) and the mold and quality is virtually the same as V1 but they definitely improved the panel lines. With the full on arctic blast ("Snowpocalypse" as some are calling it here in the Pac NW) sticking around, today was the perfect build day. While nowhere near the quality FlightLine would offer a new gen B-17, it still has its place. Great size, looks the part and I am sure it will fly just as good as the V1. Anyone else have one?
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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?Marc flies FW & FL: AL37, MiG-29, T45,F4, A4, A10, F104 70 and 90, P38, Dauntless SBD, Corsair, B17, B24, B26 & P61, Lipp.P19, ME262, Komets, Vampire, SeaVixen, FMS Tigercat, FOX Glider & Radian XL.
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Originally posted by themudduck View PostI still am holding out that you guys will come out with one to go with the B24.
Originally posted by themudduck View PostI like the way it flies but I found the LG mounts to be pretty weak. Is V2 the same or did they improve that?
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.
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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...
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Originally posted by Stuart.MotionRC View PostThe nicest flying Big Bomber out there, but certainly there are better looking. S.
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Originally posted by borntoolate View PostYeah, Stuart... what he said!!! (although I would have recommended soap)
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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!
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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.Marc flies FW & FL: AL37, MiG-29, T45,F4, A4, A10, F104 70 and 90, P38, Dauntless SBD, Corsair, B17, B24, B26 & P61, Lipp.P19, ME262, Komets, Vampire, SeaVixen, FMS Tigercat, FOX Glider & Radian XL.
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Originally posted by themudduck View PostNice 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.
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