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nitro model B25 - 11/15/2006 1:48:56 AM   
topgun600


 

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Status: offline 		ck out nitro B25 talk about ugly http://www.nitroplanes.com/mibmi5271nig.html

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RE: nitro model B25 - 11/15/2006 2:57:04 AM   
drone pilot


 

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Status: offline 		WOW! Rates right up there with Cedar Hobbies B-17. Two good things about the B-25, 1st they didn't use glossy film covering and 2nd.. uh, 2nd...... oh well, I tried.

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RE: nitro model B25 - 11/15/2006 4:48:26 AM   
Wayne22



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Status: offline 		The Cessna 310 is far uglier....

The 25 has some obvious visual faults, but it is not that bad....'specially from 30 or 40 feet away...

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RE: nitro model B25 - 1/31/2007 7:12:51 PM   
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Status: offline 		Ummmmm.... I bought it. Its actually really a sweet platform. Im cutting the front and scratch building a new nose with clear plastic. Im redoing all the scale stuff. when Im done the only non scale looking thing will be the flaps as they are right next to the ailerons, the should be inboard the nacels. The quality of the covering and woodwork is VERY nice and all the hardware looks great. the only thing Im not so hot about is the way the wings are attatched to the body so I might modify that as Im cutting bombay doors into the body so I should have acces from the inside. I got 2 magnum 52 4cycle motos and it aught to be fun. Anyone else building/flying one, lets talk.

To all the snobs that are above such stuff, stick with your 6000.00 ziroli planes that are to precious to fly; meanwile Ill be at the field flying my b-25 droping finger snaps from the fully functional bombay doors.


Dan

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RE: nitro model B25 - 2/2/2007 3:31:10 AM   
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Status: offline 		guys,
we are working on the newer version of our b-17,it's much improved,we will keep u posted once we get the newer version available.

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RE: nitro model B25 - 2/2/2007 9:25:38 PM   
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Well I'm no "Scale Masters Qualifier" but the B-25 looks good to ME.... (for what it is)

I DO agree that the B-17 makes one shudder at first look so I'll be looking for the 2'nd gen version.

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RE: nitro model B25 - 2/8/2007 8:29:37 PM   
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Status: offline 		Well I have both wings done with engines and servos and controle rods (fuel tanks) in the nacels. Gear is on as well. I set up the rear horozontal stab (hinged it and all) also both rudders done and servos are in it. still have to put control rods on tail. have come up with some ideas on alternate wing attatchment but Ill wait till I finish the fuse mods before modding the wing attatchments. I still am impressed with the quality of everything. the instructions are not so great but Ive scratch built stuff so its no biggie. Its going to look awsome when done. Ill post picks when Im done.

Dan

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RE: nitro model B25 - 2/28/2007 1:04:11 PM   
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Status: offline 		Almost done. Wings, motors, all set up. I put in a full time glow driver system that can be charged real easy and will hopefully prevent much engine out situations. the nose turned out great. The front nose area was done scale according to online pics as well as the one at the pima air museum. The bombay doors work great but admitantly are not so scale. They open up like the real ones but I needed to add a small hump in front of the doors to prevent air from tearing at the doors. Since its painted the same color as the fuse it is hardly noticable. I have all the electronics in and working (13 servos!!!!!) The gear is on but I have not put on the wheels yet. The list of things left to do are as follows. Cockpit, fix the engine covers, side, turret and rear guns, decals, and thats really it. Ill try to get some pics of it up. the only real issue I have is the paint on the covering is VERY hard to match. Ive got it close but it looks kinda like someone touched it up here and there in the field scale bad bullet repairs!! Cant wait to fire it up and most of all to fly it. Plane has been and joy to work on. the quality of the wood and covering is awsome. Yes it aint scle but it is getting there. Im going to try to rework the turret and cockpit as I did the front gunner.

Dan

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RE: nitro model B25 - 3/1/2007 12:53:38 PM   
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quote:

we are working on the newer version of our b-17,it's much improved,we will keep u posted once we get the newer version available.

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If there are considerable improvements in the looks, I might be interested in the B-17. As it is, it's just plane (pun intended), butt ugly.

Rod,

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RE: nitro model B25 - 3/1/2007 1:47:25 PM   
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Status: offline 		I decided today I am not going to put the turret gun on. I have all the other guns mounted and theyt look great. But after lots of research on the subject, I see that many of the b-25's didnt have turrets and frankly they didnt work well, and the one supplied with my kit looks,,,,,,horrible. it also would creat a LOT of drag during flying. So I will do the 2 posts with wire and the little bulb like device (air indicator?) in between. Im really down to the little stuff now and I enjoy that kind of building.

Dan

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RE: nitro model B25 - 3/4/2007 5:55:16 PM   
DansAm


 

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Status: offline 		Ok some pics of the almost finished product.

enjoy......

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RE: nitro model B25 - 3/8/2007 3:59:10 AM   
acts


 

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Status: offline 		Hey Dan,
I am thinking about buying one. Have you tried balancing it yet? This will decide what motors I put on mine. I use lead when I have no other choice.

Thanks,
Mark

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RE: nitro model B25 - 3/8/2007 12:50:02 PM   
DansAm


 

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Status: offline 		Well At first it was tail heavy. Also the 1000mah battery was not cutting it what with the 13 servos and all. so I killed 2 birds with one stone. I got a 5000mah 4 cell D battery (nicad) made up at batteries plus for only 22 dollars. Now its pretty close to right on. I may add just a tad mor weight for a better glide in case of engine shut down. Oh I started it for the first time. Im flipping the motors to the Up position as they dont seem to like being upside down (bad idle quality despite the glow drivers). Major bummer but I would rather do it now than during the rebuild. I used the magnum 52 4 cycles because they are pretty good quality and right now they are on sale for 119.00 each !!!! something larger would fit no prob though. I figured Ill be burning enough gas as is. I hate the quality (lack of) of the supplied wheels. I will be getting some better quality ones before its maiden voyage. List of things to do....... redo engine mounts, go over wiring (right wing twitching when running), replace the right side fuel fill as it leaks!!! install cowling, add a few ounces of weight to front, fly...... hopefully by next month.

Dan.

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RE: nitro model B25 - 3/9/2007 1:17:24 AM   
acts


 

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Status: offline 		Hey Dan,
Thanks for the response. Mine is on the way!!! I have not decided on engines yet. Is there an online manual I can download? I chose the silver one instead of green just to see what it looks like. Should be here Monday or Tuesday I hope.

Mark

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RE: nitro model B25 - 3/9/2007 2:55:38 PM   
DansAm


 

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Status: offline 		Dont know about the online manual, the manual is not all that detailed anyway. I used it for just a general idea of how things went together. If I was to do it all over again I might have gone silver as well. The green is cool but it is paint so it does seem to scratch and also seems to suck in the fuel a bit and stain. We will see how it holds up. I think overall your going to love the model. I think if I was to do it all over again for the front lower windows I might have used strips of metal instead of wood for the framing of the nose. oh well Im still pretty happy with it.

enjoy

Dan

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RE: nitro model B25 - 3/16/2007 2:26:21 AM