Scratch build scale B-25, new to fuel powered planes.

[SGrog]

Good afternoon all!

I am looking at getting into gas powered aviation, and as a sign of my newness to the topic, are there any engines that sound close to the radials?

Ultimately I have a bird I would like to make (variant of the B-25J), and want to replicate it as best as I can. Im just starting to look into everything, but I want to make it as close as possible to the real deal as I can.

Secondly, it appears as though most fuel tanks are in the fuselage, are there any that are in the wings? or how would that work? I have a few other questions or what if type questions, but I think this is a good place to start.

Thanks for any help you may be able to give!

-Sean

 

[bicyclemonkey]

Any four stroke (either glo or gas) would be the most realistic sound. The fuel tanks will be located behind each engine. In a single engine this would be in the fuse, for multi engine, the tanks will be in the nacelles behind each engine/behind each firewall. Each engine will have it's own fuel tank.

What size plane will this be?

 

[SGrog]

Okay, good to know. At the moment, I am unsure what size it would be, maybe 1/8th or 1/16? I would like to make it as close to the real deal as possible. Basically I would like to recreate the following aircraft.



I dont think this would be a quick project, but I would be going for detail and accuracy. Just an Idea Ive had recently.

Thanks again!

 

[roversgonemad]

Build it big enough for some Moki 400 radials! They sound REALLY good!!

 

[SGrog]

Good call, looked them up, and while they are a tad out of my range in terms of finance, Ill see if I can get the dimensions and work on building everything else in the mean time!

Thanks for the help all!

 

[bicyclemonkey]

A pair of Moki 400's going in a B-25!

 

[SGrog]

Amazing! Might take me a few years to get there, but Ill probably finish and learn on a variety of other aircraft before I move to the big 1/4 scale. To me, the idea of making cowl flaps, and all the other intricate details of such a plane is just as fun as actually flying it!

Now, about the money..... Lol

Where is a good place to start with a gas powered plane? The B-25 is something I definitely want to do eventually, but would like to get as much experience as I can before risking easily 20k worth of parts.

Thanks again!

 

[bicyclemonkey]

Are already a proficient flyer? What have you been flying? What's the most advanced plane you've flown that you can repeatedly take off, fly, land, and not crash?

 

[SGrog]

I am most proficient with a small RC helicopter, multiple landings and take offs with out crashing. I also have a powered glider that I can fly pretty well, wingspan is roughly 1.25 meters. I am in the process of learning to fly a quad-copter as well. Other then that, I have lots of flight simulator experience, but that doesn't count towards much with a RC plane.

 

[bicyclemonkey]

Sounds like you should start with a trainer. Don't start with anything too expensive b/c it will get crashed. The most commonly recommended first plane I've seen is the Super Cub LP, but I like to recommend the GWS Slow Stick. There's plenty of four channel options as well if your powered glider is four channel and you're comfortable flying four channel. The ParkZone T-28 (not the micro T-28) would be a great four channel for training purposes.

 

[SGrog]

Okay, good to know, most of what Ive done to now has been on my own, trial and error type things (haven't found other local fliers yet). The aircraft I do have is similar to the Bixler, its around 8 years old, and Ive been flying on and off in that time. Ill definitely look into one of the other trainers. My quad kinda drained funds but we shall see I guess!

With that, I still hope to build, not fly, the B-25, and Ill work on purchasing components as funds become available. if it takes 10 years, then that it will! I think Ive got an idea of what I would need, but still have a lot to learn!

Thanks all!

 

[bensgreentrain]

b-25 plans

Okay, good to know, most of what Ive done to now has been on my own, trial and error type things (haven't found other local fliers yet). The aircraft I do have is similar to the Bixler, its around 8 years old, and Ive been flying on and off in that time. Ill definitely look into one of the other trainers. My quad kinda drained funds but we shall see I guess!

With that, I still hope to build, not fly, the B-25, and Ill work on purchasing components as funds become available. if it takes 10 years, then that it will! I think Ive got an idea of what I would need, but still have a lot to learn!

Thanks all!

Hi, I am planning to build a b-25 myself. I found a set of plans for a Royal B-25 (they no longer make the kits) on ebay from the seller mrhobby. I think they were 17 dollars. I plan to build mostly from foam using the plans for outline and shape. I already have two magnum 52 4 stroke engines. It is a very big project. He sells plans for a lot of different airplanes. Good luck with your B-25. Benny