FREEWING B-17 "Flying Fortress" Brushless Warbird with Worm Drive Retract System (EPO) PNP Xtreme Hobby Australia's Home to Freewing , FMS , Lander and FlyFly Hobby Jets and Planes

FREEWING B-17 "Flying Fortress" Brushless Warbird with Worm Drive Retract System (EPO) PNP

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		FREEWING B-17 "Flying Fortress" Brushless Warbird with Worm Drive Retract System. The Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress was a four-engine heavy bomber aircraft developed in the 1930s for the then-United States Army Air Corps (USAAC). Competing against Douglas and Martin for a contract to build 200 bombers, the Boeing entry outperformed both competitors and more than met the Air Corps' expectations. Although Boeing lost the contract because the prototype crashed, the Air Corps was so impressed with Boeing's design that they ordered 13 more B-17s for further evaluation. From its introduction in 1938, the B-17 Flying Fortress evolved through numerous design advances. The B-17 was primarily employed by the United States Army Air Forces (USAAF) in the daylight precision strategic bombing campaign of World War II against German industrial and military targets. The United States Eighth Air Force based at Thorpe Abbotts airfield in England and the Fifteenth Air Force based in Italy complemented the RAF Bomber Command's nighttime area bombing in Operation Pointblank to help secure air superiority over the cities, factories and battlefields of Western Europe in preparation for Operation Overlord.The B-17 also participated to a lesser extent in the War in the Pacific where it conducted raids against Japanese shipping and airfields. From its pre-war inception, the USAAC (later USAAF) touted the aircraft as a strategic weapon; it was a potent, high-flying, long-range bomber that was able to defend itself, and to return home despite extensive battle damage. It quickly took on mythic proportions, and widely circulated stories and photos of B-17s surviving battle damage increased its iconic status.With a service ceiling greater than any of its Allied contemporaries, the B-17 established itself as an effective weapons system, dropping more bombs than any other U.S. aircraft in World War II. Of the 1.5 million metric tons of bombs dropped on Germany by U.S. aircraft, 640,000 tons were dropped from B-17s. Freewing has produced the PERFECT Scale replica of this amazing aircraft, with a wingspan of 1.6 meters everyone will know "you dominate the sky". Complete with a modular Pod Based motor/esc and Prop setup, build time is limited to around 1.5 hours. The retracts system is pre-installed and are worm driven full metal retracts insuring you they will never fail no matter what surface you are flying from, perfect for Grass Take-Offs and Landings. Split Flaps add the scale design and increase the flying ability of this Heavy Bomber. As you can see from the video below, take off is achieved within 15 meters, giving the aircraft the ability to be flown from short length strips. With plenty of power on tap the B-17 is a dream to fly, straight clean lines, easy rolls and she even loops with ease when required. The kit comes with a complete manual instructing easy steps for construction and the C.G. indicated within the manual is spot on!. This model with no doubt will be one of your favourite models, flown day in and day out!. Specifications: EPO Foam Wingspan: 63" , 1600mm Fuselage Length: 46" , 1170mm Flying Weight: 2350g Wing Loading: 78g/dm2 4 x Props (2 Standard / 2 Counter Rotate) 4 x 30A Esc 7 x 9g Servos 2 x 1800-2200 3s 11.1V Li-Po Battery Required Worm Drive Full Metal Retracts Flap System Pre-Installed

28/09/2011
Would you recommend this product to a friend? : No
How long have you owned this product? : 1
: Week(s)
Pros : Simple Assembly
Cons : The plastic mouldings to fit around wheel wells were warped in the packing
Nickname : Knoxie R.
Title : Mr
Detailed Review : After having read Mark Campbell's review, I would simply add the following: On take off, I eased the throttle forward and allowed the model to build up speed and lift herself off the ground, similarly to Marks experience, there is a very steep climb out, which is easily corrected with elevator. ( I'll add here that my older brother, John, flew the maiden and the second flight. I only plucked up the courage to fly her this afternoon.) The wind picked up to what I would call FRESH, but I was happy to continue. I flew several high ccts initially, then performed some low passes at about head height....Nice!!. At the 6 minute mark, I set up for landing using full flap, in the windy conditions, it would not settle happily, so I mad an early descision to go around. That happened a second time, so I chose to fly the third approach without flap, she came in too fast for me, so I again elected to go around. On the fourth approach, I chose 1/2 flap and she settled nicely on approach in the windy conditions. I used throttle management and elevator to control the descent, and settled with a little skip onto the ground. I kept some throttle on in order to allow the elevator enough authority to keep the tail on the ground. What a Hoot. I used two Turnigy 25-30C 3S batteries. After the flight they were warm to the touch, but the speedies (ESCs) were very warm. There is no airflow over the batteries or ESCs, although I did punch holes just above the cheek guns. After 7mins in the air, the batteries used 1451 and 1475 mAh. I'll keep it at the 6 min flight times in order to maintain go around power if needed. This is a lovely model, holding those four engines in your control is very cool, and on lookers enjoy the spectacle. Once again, ya GOTTA GET ONE.

6/06/2011
Would you recommend this product to a friend? : Yes
How long have you owned this product? : 3
: Week(s)
Pros : Easy build, easy to fly
Cons : No cons
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Title : Freewing B-17 Review
Detailed Review : Freewing B-17 Review Well, it happened again. I went into Xtreme Hobby to talk about the FMS F4U Corsair I bought from them and walked out with the Freewing B-17. Well done Chad and Damian. Opened up the large box when I got it home - it is one impressive model. Assembly starts by gluing the wing halves together with the supplied two part epoxy. A substantial aluminum tube wing joiner is installed prior to gluing the wings together. Two plywood supports are also installed at this time. Next is to glue the 4 engine nacelles into place. These are clearly labeled as R1, R2, L1 & L2 and need to be installed in the correct location. I left the wing to fully cure overnight before moving on with the motor wiring, Aileron, Flap and undercarriage retraction servo extension leads. Again the instructions are clear on how this is all installed and within a few minutes all four motors, Aileron, Flap and retracts were working. You got to love the retract system - looks great. Plastic covers are glued over the wiring trench to conceal all the wires and plastic mouldings finish off around the undercarriage. Next step in assembly is to install the Fin/Rudder and Tail Plane. Two wood screws come up from the bottom through the Tail Plane and into the base of the Fin locking the assemble into place. Another plastic cover is glued into place to hide the mounting screws once you connect the Rudder servo lead to the extension lead. Last, the wing is offered up to the fuselage and bolted into place with 4 screws. The speed controllers are located into the area under the cockpit. Two 3S 2200Mah batteries are located into the nose and that's it. Spent some time in setting everything up and checking the CoG. In all honesty, you could assemble the model Saturday and fly Sunday. The Fin and Tail Plane can be worked on while the 5 minute epoxy cures. I'm just a slow builder / assembler. Well, there I was, model on the ground, prepped and ready to go. Usually butterflies in the stomach. No excuses, gently power up and away we go. The take off run is straight no doubt due to the two normal props and two reversed props to counteract torque. I was surprised by the steep climb out but was able to tame it with down elevator. Turn on to the downwind circuit, throttle back to 50% and the B-17 holds height. Undercarriage retracted ant this point and boy does she look scale. Couple of circuits to get the feel then try the flaps. I set 30% down elevator with flaps down - this was a bit to much - she dropped her nose but up elevator could hold the model. After landing this was changed to 25% but finally settled on 27%. Overall a very nice model in looks, to build and to fly. Cruising around at 50% power and the B-17 looks really good. East to fly, although you do need rudder in the turns. Landings are a piece of cake, just line her up and she will fly to touch down herself - what more could you ask for. Well done Freewing and Xtreme Hobby. I will be buying the Avro Lancaster and the Short Sunderland when you get them in. Mark Campbell.

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