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Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
10-14-2011, 08:59 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,914
Posted By CorsairJock

RE: EasyTiger B-17 EPO Memphis Belle: WOW!

If it was any other , 'SIMPLE' warbird, I might agree. But for $400, you get a 63" wingspan B-17, with everything you could possibly want in a B-17: 4 electric motors & speed controls with more or...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
10-14-2011, 05:23 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,914
Posted By CorsairJock

RE: EasyTiger B-17 EPO Memphis Belle: WOW!

Wanted to post an update on mine.

ISSUES:
Biggest problem is the main gear retracts: they kept breaking away (wood mounts and all) from the wing, even on the best, smoothest landings. The good...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
07-02-2011, 05:09 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,914
Posted By CorsairJock

RE: EasyTiger B-17 EPO Memphis Belle: WOW!

I MAY have found the problem: the tiller post on the rudder goes thru a plastic/ nylon/ whatever clear tube piece to act as a bearing/ guide. It had become loose in the bottom of the fin (appeared to...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
07-02-2011, 02:45 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,914
Posted By CorsairJock

RE: EasyTiger B-17 EPO Memphis Belle: WOW!

Full scale B-17s 'made it back home' with the rudder completely shot off, and a good portion of the fin gone too!

I'll post pics as soon as my batteries get charged up.
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
07-01-2011, 06:13 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,914
Posted By CorsairJock

RE: EasyTiger B-17 EPO Memphis Belle: WOW!

Been working on getting mine ready for missions on the 4th of July.

PROBLEM: can't get the rudder wire to seat in the plastic housing (below the stab). The fin isn't attached permanantly yet, I...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
06-19-2011, 06:22 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,914
Posted By CorsairJock

RE: EasyTiger B-17 EPO Memphis Belle: WOW!

Mine is not completed yet. Things happen, like I just now retired (Friday, June 17 was last day). My next venture is preparing for a motorcycle ride to the U.P. next weekend with H.O.G..
When I...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
06-19-2011, 05:48 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,914
Posted By CorsairJock

RE: EasyTiger B-17 EPO Memphis Belle: WOW!

Thanks, anything else I should have waited for?
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
04-20-2011, 05:32 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,914
Posted By CorsairJock

RE: EasyTiger B-17 EPO Memphis Belle: WOW!

Actually, the old Vortacs were GREEN or orange (and I still have a stash of each color).

Replacement cowls arrived a few days ago (to replace the 2 that were missing).

Today, I removed the...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
04-02-2011, 03:04 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,914
Posted By CorsairJock

RE: EasyTiger B-17 EPO Memphis Belle: WOW!

The EPO '500 lb' bombs. Short/ stubby, designed to be dropped staight down. Not exactly scale looking, but dropping multiple bombs from a model this size requires a little comprimise.
Good luck...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
04-02-2011, 03:00 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,914
Posted By CorsairJock

RE: EasyTiger B-17 EPO Memphis Belle: WOW!

parts for ONE 7" dia (ground) adjustable pitch prop (4 props included with model). Hamilton Standard decals are also included, for application to the blades.
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
04-02-2011, 01:34 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,914
Posted By CorsairJock

RE: EasyTiger B-17 EPO Memphis Belle: WOW!

Model finally arrived today.

GOOD NEWS:

Not only are the bomb bay doors operational as advertised, it comes with 4 dummy bombs will will drop when the doors open. Painted olive green and...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-23-2011, 02:38 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,914
Posted By CorsairJock

RE: EasyTiger B-17 EPO Memphis Belle: WOW!

Hey Bert, no experience whatsoever with EasyTiger models, I'll be the guinea pig on this one. I WILL keep everyone advised.
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-23-2011, 09:30 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,914
Posted By CorsairJock

EasyTiger B-17 EPO Memphis Belle: WOW!

My 60th birthday today, so I just ordered a present for myself:
http://easytigermodels.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=252

EVERYTHING included except Rx & battery. Comes with:...
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