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yorcram
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B25

Unread post by yorcram » Sat Jun 16, 2012 3:47 pm

I got a FMS B25 a week ago. I had to add my own electronics and power system.
I read there were issues with the way the wings were joined. They are held on by two carbon rods with only a 'clamp' to hold them in. I decided to cut the rods in half and glue them into the wings. I then installed aluminium tubes into the fuse as wing joiners. I added small blocks into the bottom wing the sits over a toung with a screw in them to stop tyem from sliding off the ali tubes.
I decided on a Canadian scheme so I had to remove all the turrets and guns.
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Re: B25

Unread post by trevor » Sat Jun 16, 2012 4:25 pm

What a nice looken plane. Cant wate to see it fly
what do you mean low rates and expo???

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Re: B25

Unread post by Coyote » Sat Jun 16, 2012 6:02 pm

GORGEOUS!

A Cdn B-25, I did not know until I saw your colour and goggled it.

I've been thinking B-25 also or the HK Halifax (lots of issues with version 1.0). Looking forward to seeing it fly and seeing the mods you did
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Re: B25

Unread post by trevor » Sat Jun 16, 2012 8:31 pm

what do ya have powering it???
what do you mean low rates and expo???

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Re: B25

Unread post by yorcram » Sun Jun 17, 2012 11:58 am

I don't remember the motor. They are hc outrunners that draw 20amps on a 10x7 prop. These are the same motors I used in my Richmond Models P38.

I did the maiden this morning at shearwater. A few clicks if trim was all that was needed. Loops are ok and the rolls are very nice.
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Re: B25

Unread post by yorcram » Tue Jul 03, 2012 11:36 am

This is out of action for a while. On sunday an esc shorted.
The plane came down in brush and started a small fire in the bush it fell into. Rob was there with a fire exctingisher so no real issues. One wing and nacelle with all the gear are gone, the rest of the plane is fine. Will need to order replacements.

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Re: B25

Unread post by Coyote » Tue Jul 03, 2012 9:55 pm

Ouch! Bad news - sorry Marc. One of your own ESCs or stock?

One more reason to have a fire extinguisher handy.

Knowing how to use one is even better - does this mean that Rob gets his MAAC "SAR" Wings?
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Re: B25

Unread post by yorcram » Wed Jul 04, 2012 8:42 pm

The esc was one I had for a few years. I was glad the extinguisher was on hand and glad that Rob is a fast sprinter.
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