FF23 ☆Classified Mission☆ DRT
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That's what I was thinking. then the the deck will be 4' wide, and it woud lt would be easy to make a 16" side board.
FishbonesAir
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Don't know how I missed this one:
Ultramicrobe Swappable B-25
Bigger than what I originally had in mind, but if Dawn Patrol is any indication, the FT community prefers larger aircraft.
What are your thoughts team?
Ultramicrobe Swappable B-25
Bigger than what I originally had in mind, but if Dawn Patrol is any indication, the FT community prefers larger aircraft.
What are your thoughts team?
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Crash Test RC
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Flitetest released a b-25.
https://store.flitetest.com/ft-b-25-mitchell/
https://store.flitetest.com/ft-b-25-mitchell/
FishbonesAir
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Wahoo!!! Okay, gonna get me one!
Edit: Or... maybe not anytime soon. Adding up the cost, with two batteries and shipping comes to $272-$321, depending on which motors and batteries. I had to scrape to buy my Mini Guinea and power pack.
Gonna be awhile until I can save up that much.
Edit: Or... maybe not anytime soon. Adding up the cost, with two batteries and shipping comes to $272-$321, depending on which motors and batteries. I had to scrape to buy my Mini Guinea and power pack.
Gonna be awhile until I can save up that much.
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FishbonesAir
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Just wondering if anyone has bought and built the Flitetest B-25 yet?
Ligbaer
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I did! and im just waiting on a receiver and it will be flying.
FishbonesAir
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Can't wait to see pictures and maybe maiden flight video? 😁
Piotrsko
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Um they didn't use the whole deck for takeoff, had to put the planes somewhere and they didn't fit the elevators or hangar deck. Doolittle was concerned half didnt have enough deck to accelerate to speed so they gutted everything that wasn't absolutely required and loaded a smaller bomb load. Doolittle was also concerned the carrier would get spotted with bombers on it. Good read about problem solving
FishbonesAir
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Speaking of problem solving, I think I have a Carrier idea. During my last crashing flying session, there was a guy in the parking lot with a long flatbed trailer... Kinda like this one:
A flatbed would make a lovely carrier, especially if anyone has one we can borrow? Just dress it up a bit, add on the island, maybe some foam or cardboard sides to make it look more the part.
What yah think?
A flatbed would make a lovely carrier, especially if anyone has one we can borrow? Just dress it up a bit, add on the island, maybe some foam or cardboard sides to make it look more the part.
What yah think?
Crash Test RC
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I plan to build the flite test b-25 if they release the plans to ftca members.
FishbonesAir
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I'm pretty sure that they will, though I don't know when.
I recently downloaded Vincent Unrau B-25 plans. My son also gave me some Styrofoam to experiment on with a hotwire. I just need to pick something. 😆
Crash Test RC
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The Flitetest B-25 plans are free to FTCA members.
ftca.flitetest.com
FT B-25 Mitchell - Flite Test Community Association
The North American B-25 Mitchell is an American medium bomber that was introduced in 1941 and named in honor of Major General William "Billy" Mitchell, a pioneer of U.S. military aviation. In honor of the original, the FT B-25 Mitchell takes the prestigious history and identifiable airframe...
ftca.flitetest.com
Crash Test RC
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Is this still planed to take place this year at flite fest. Also, it might be easyer to mark an aircraft carrier deck on the ground, and possibly add a island, rather than build a whole USS Hornet.
FishbonesAir
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It is my hope that this will happen. I'm thinking Saturday, as the original Raid was on Saturday, but we'll stay flexible.
Current plan is to tape off a Carrier, and build a island on site. Due to medical issues, I won't be able to drive out, so flying is my only option.
I have one other Carrier idea up my sleeve, but I'll have to explore it after arrival.
Family issues really messed with my build schedule, but I'm hoping to have my Mitchell done. I'm hoping we'll have 16 Mitchell's. If not, I could probably throw warpaint on my Mini Guinea too, and scare up another pilot. 😁
FishbonesAir
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FishbonesAir
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I should add, those same medical issues are hanging over my head. I have an appointment coming on the 12th, then will know for sure that they're still going to let me travel. 😒
FishbonesAir
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Foamy, if I don't make it, can you be my XO, and herd cats to make it happen? <iframe src="https://giphy.com/embed/I4G0jcOtIyagIT8Ory" width="480" height="480" frameBorder="0" class="giphy-embed" allowFullScreen></iframe><p><a href="
