Banana Hobby / LX Models B-25 79" Flight Demonstration By: RCINFORMER

The Legendary "Doolittle Raider" fly's again at Banana Hobby with this huge scale model of the real Apache Princess B-25 Bomber.
With a Giant 79" wingspan, retractable scale retracts with working electric brakes, lights, 4 flaps, and working Bomb Bay doors, this B-25 delivers with scale looks and outstanding flight performance.
This Video Demonstrates a REAL TIME, TOTALLY UNEDITED Flight Demo of the Stock out-of-the Box LX B-25 from Banana Hobby.
Model Available at: www.bananahobby.com/8-ch-blitz...
Wingspan.....................2000mm (79 inch)
Length..........................1584mm (62.4 inch)
Flying Weight................6000g (211.6 oz)
Drive System.................2x Powerful 600KV Brushless Outrunner Motors
Propeller.......................3- bladed
Retract System.............Heavy Duty Metal Servoless Screw Retracts
Servo............................7x 15g Digital Metal Gear Servos
Speed Controller...........2x 50Amp Brushless ESC
Battery..........................14.8V 5200mAh 25C Li-Polymer
Construction..................EPO Foam

[@chrismccoy2461]

Love the jazz

[@JJ-jt4ji]

Very nice video, i hope my princess (68" ws) flies as well.

[@justakiddonamednukes9701]

The music is just mmm yeah too jazzy

[@Killerplanes]

I just watched this again- MAN, you are a great pilot- And flying around power lines, no less! As another guy said, I wonder how many planes you’ve sold for these guys by making it look so easy!(And, by the way- that beast is a.four cell plane?? Amazing!)

[@RCINFORMER]

I was way far away from the power lines... they look closer than they are:) Actually, They told me the B-25 videos sold every last one they had:) A few years ago, they actually got mad at me for selling too much! Lol... They were upset that I even sold stuff I did not review:) .... It was the weirdest thing I ever heard from a seller.

[@RCINFORMER]

I was way far away from the power lines... they look closer than they are:) Actually, They told me the B-25 videos sold every last one they had:) ... THEN, A few years ago, they actually got mad at me for selling too much! Lol... They were upset that I even sold stuff I did not review:) .... It was the weirdest thing I ever heard from a seller.

[@Killerplanes]

@@RCINFORMER Must be a cultural thing- LOL! I hope to have that problem with reviewers!

[@RCINFORMER]

@@Killerplanes Unfortunately, they were not cool about it.

[@Sabotage_Labs]

I've heard some negative stuff about LX planes. But...not incredibly reliable sources either. For someone like me that just got back into the hobby and flying mostly Eflite EDFs and some Flite Test builds...I'd love to get some feedback from folks that fly LX and maybe a comparison to say Eflite or Freewing. 😁 I love the B25 and this does look like a fine bird. Could have some fun with the bomb door!

[@moonpaws1]

I don't know how many times I've watched this video. Absolute favorite. Love the music, footage. Without the music is equally as good.

[@RCINFORMER]

Thanks! I put a lot of effort and time into this video:) Hopefully it will become some of the RCINFORMER "Historical Documents" :)

[@mikewhitaker2306]

Sweet bomber mine will be here in 2 days can't wait they look so easy to fly So Graceful

[@DickGibson]

As an experiment, I watch with the sound turned down. You talk so well with your hands, that I understood at least 90% after listening I was right. Great job, I want me one! Way kool man

[@curtiscurtis6630]

I love the way that fly's stock I would not want more power because it fly's like a real B-25 should fly I have seen a real B-25 fly I would not want my B-25 doing arobatics a B-25 was not meant to do arobatics I think the model flies beautifuly .

[@Mrtcoltpilot56]

I have one of these and love it. I added 1/4" carbon fiber stiffeners to the outer wing panels and thats it. No other changes. I wouldn't do a thing different or want to add power. 40+ years in the hobby. I've been dealing with Banana for 7 years. A B-25 doesn't do rolls or loops anyway. Sending pics to your email of my plane. I drop parachutes from mine that I purchased at Ace Hardware. I also have the Super A-10 and bought the kit version and put in Hi-Tec HS-82 servos through out and 10 bladed 70mm fans.

[@6Sally5]

One of your best vids, Rich! I wonder how many planes have been sold because of your piloting skills and excellent reviews. Damn...now I want this plane bad! Guess my wife's car could live in the driveway!

[@rham4900]

I have this plane, and the only thing that I did was put a sound system in it. all in all makes it much better.

[@malte4949]

which one?

[@manuelkong10]

I'd love to see a video of your plane with the sound

[@johanberger5528]

Love that B-25 👍

[@BrandonMoon1]

Simply Outstanding and very well presented.....you did a super job. I do still feel that the plane in stock format is considerably underpowered and structurally lacking in wing reinforcements as well as the Vertical and Horizontal stabs, but easily fixed with the addition of some CF properly placed and embedded in the foam

[@stabes70]

Stunning and beautifully flown!! Thanks for taking the time to share with us.

[@KaptenMacTavish]

Great video!

[@EduardoFritisRealtor]

Thank you for a great video Rich! You do the best videos I have watched. Great plane and good detailed information, nothing left out.

[@sboileau2]

Really think the addition of carbon spars to the wing tips is a good idea as many have suggested. Notice the wing tip flex during maneuvers. Great Plane !

[@RCINFORMER]

I am in the process of installing Carbon spars in my plane and will produce a video demonstrating how to do it... Stay tuned:)

[@sboileau2]

I just sharpened the end of a tube that fit inside the existing wing tube and 'drilled' out the foam to about 2-3 inches from the tip. I then coated a carbon rod with epoxy and inserted it inside the Al wing tube. Added a huge amount of stiffing to the wings / wing tips

[@jedslather]

This plane is still interesting, and you can find it for around $400 in some odd places around the country.

[@matthewjames2649]

Ty..

[@vfrvtec]

Great video footage, nice review

[@gillmiller3474]

Now I want one

[@RCINFORMER]

Dick.... Its funny that you say that... back in the day when I was flight instructing, I trained a lot of foreign students including the chinese from major chinese airlines... Because their english was often not so great, I often used hand language to communicate with them, even while flying, in order to teach them... It is amazing that you picked up on that :)

[@rongray3888]

Hi Rich, did you ever get round to the performance upgrade vid for this beast?

[@manuelkong10]

I'd like to see how this performs with the steeper pitch props

[@payitfwdrcl6171]

Rich. You still have this plane? I know this is an old video. I see Banana Hobby still has it in stock with some minor improvements. I still have an itch for a "BIG" B25 that you don't see much out their who offer it. I know the Banana Hobby version you have in the video was a "labor of love" to get it up to speed" for flight. You have any thoughts on the latest version? Thanks :-)

[@RCINFORMER]

I still have mine and will probably fly it again soon for some new videos of it:) I don't think they have made any improvements but it is still cool:) I think a resurrection flight is coming soon:) Great flying model!

[@payitfwdrcl6171]

@@RCINFORMER Rich. They mentioned upgrades with the ESCs and looks like the main gear have that magnetic braking setup now. My opinion..This plane should be upgraded to operate on a 6 or 8s power system due to it size. I think the original version was underpowered on 4s. Thanks for getting back in touch. 😉

[@RCINFORMER]

So picture me at 4000 feet, in a twin engined Piper Seminole, doing 135 knots in the clouds, with 2 chinese aviators, and I am teaching them Commercial Instrument operations with hand signals:) Thats almost humorous! However, I was tough on them, and they all turned out being great Commercial, Multi-Engine, Instrument Pilots... Now flying for major Chinese airlines :)

[@TheChellotta]

great review, just watched all three videos! I've been thinking of buying this model for a while but I have one question. why does the front landing gear have a slight forward angle to it? is the real plane like that? it just doesn't look right to my eye...

[@kenkrouse434]

If its a popular plane why are there no recent videos on it compared to most common models today. The most recent videos I see ar 2013.. curious

[@RCINFORMER]

Maybe because its not a “new” plane as such, plus my own assembly video’s have stood the test of time well-have actually been thinking recently about doing a fresh flight video of it for exactly the reason you said above too :) watch this space!

[@ApplevalleyRC]

Hey rich great flight! I've been considering getting on of these for a bit, but I got a question regarding how it holds today. Have you seen anyone do a 6s conversion? And how has it held up over the past 7 years?

[@1976axerhand]

thx rich.what propeller did you switch to??? thx

[@RCINFORMER]

I think the nose gear on the real plane is like that. Also, I will be putting out a few more videos on this plane with some upgrades... the plane does not need them, but they will improve the plane a bit.

[@schmiedederfrigg2893]

can i draw my own embleme at the nose?

[@RCINFORMER]

Yes, the nose art is a decal that I had to apply.

[@schmiedederfrigg2893]

thx

[@splendensregan5270]

A plane with this size should have all detailed landing gears made of metal, not plastic. Specially the nose landing gear!

[@vet6822]

one additional thing,im enlarging a nose art from a b24 named "it aint so funny." even though it is not accurate i like it better than the princess.

[@xMinecraftDiamondsx]

I've got a question. I have an eflite 777 and I put 2 new ESC's in it. Turningy 30A to precise. They are giving uneven power to the EDFs which resulted in my last crash. Any way to fix it? Or is it a bug.

[@1976axerhand]

was looking to buy but everybody says it underpowered? you never did a upgrade video.what did you change to make it better?

[@RCINFORMER]

I need to put those out... i just got busy with other things... the plane is fine stock, I mostly needed the thrust from the prop change to carry the camera on the plane.... all I changed is the props and increased the ESC timing

[@RCINFORMER]

This flight demo, the part where I narrate the flight, was done with a totally stock airplane!

[@RCINFORMER]

Thanks for watching! THe Build Guide will be out soon, as well as a few upgrade videos for the B-25... It really is an awesome plane and very easy to fly:)

[@SirWilliam007]

RCINFORMER Hey Rich quick question if I may, will I be able to use the roaring top 5S 70c 6600mah without having to make changes to the stock ESC? Thanks Will

[@hansakvartets]

A really beautiful plane, great flying and a nice soundtrack! What's the name of the song and the band performing it? :)

[@Real28]

what camera was used for the onboard shots?

[@RCINFORMER]

+LateralGs Go Pro

[@rveraburgos]

Hey Rich, I was wondering how you go about attaching your cameras to your test aircraft like this one. Do you have a non-destructive method (especially for foamies like this that lose their paint so easily)?

[@vet6822]

howdy. what futaba radio and rx do you use with your b25. i don't really need or care about the lights, and break features. it save weight and battery drain as well. i have a t8 futaba radio i will use rather than the fly sky supplied. i am also using a 2000mah rx batt and removing the bec. i put the ratchet kit in my tx.

[@MrAngelo1939]

what scale is this model to the actual plane??

[@johnnylee5664]

B- 25 的超低空 飛的太棒了！（ 細部 巨細無遺！）

[@KurtisHooey]

i am obsessed with this plane, but do i dare buy it from banana hobby, i hear they can send you planes with missing pieces and they have very unreliable service. I have also been burned with them in the past. Is there any possible way i could purchase this plane without going through banana hobby? And is their bad service a true constant occurring thing? or is it worth the risk buying it from them? if someone could answer my questions, it would be much appreciated, thanks!!!

[@TinkerManRC]

Hi Rich She looks sweet..Very Cool ..Tim thumbs up Buddy..

[@richardb.3858]

I wish I had a dollar for every time he said "Guys"....Damn...I could buy 2 of these foamies...lol

[@RCINFORMER]

Richard B. Sorry Guys! LOL

[@mickemmett6828]

I'm watching this video 3 years later and thinking exactly the same thing LOL!

[@WillSr70]

It looks lije a really nice plane, but I've heard so many bad things about banana hobby

[@terrellnichols5265]

It is under powered.... But, looks good you are correct about that. Better as an expensive large static model. Junk RC plane for anyone wanting true scale flying performance. You get what you pay for! Lol

[@RCINFORMER]

Terrell Nichols This model still flys great today! This video was flown with a all stock model except for the shots where the camera is mounted to the plane. I needed a little more thrust to pull the camera around, so I added 2 FMS Hellcat props that have more surface area and pitch to the props. I also re-programmed the stock ESC's to high timing for more thrust:)

[@vet6822]

i'm about 1/2 way finished with my b25. overall fit is great. the "instruction" booklet is not that great. there are several thingsthat are not even mentioned nor are they pictured. the only problemthat is bothering me is getting the rx/tx to bind. letter to letter I havefollowed the video but still no joy...I have plenty of radios but not withenough channels to run all the goodies . overall this is worth the $$$$.im happy to see that this model is being flown scale like and not like a lotof the "r/c pilots" that try to climb vertical.... fly supersonic and land like they are flyinga roller coaster.

[@mickemmett6828]

Half way through putting one of these together, terrible model. I bought the P&P version but it's been glued together with gaps everywhere, I haven't got to putting the wings on yet and already two servos have packed in; going to replace all control surface servos with trusty Savox ones. The landing gear/door sequencer has packed up and the front retract main motor rod has stripped; probably due to the terrible only for looks rods they fit on it that jam and stop the leg retracting properly 5 times out of 10. Anyone thinking of buying this model I would strongly recommend buying the kit only and sourcing the rest of the parts elsewhere. Disappointed in the quality of the parts used as it's not a cheap model.

[@RCINFORMER]

It's a much older generation model... it requires some work... my plane is mostly stock except for the propellers....... The servos, motors & ESC's are still stock and I still have the model flying.... I wish they would make a version 2 and upgrade most of it:)

[@mickemmett6828]

@@RCINFORMER I don't mind putting some work into it, already replacing the servos but when parts like the undercarriage pack in there's not a lot you can do, they seem to be specials made only for that model. I could start from scratch and redesign them to be more reliable, sent the manufacturer a moaning email about the parts packing up when I'm only in the build stage, got one reply saying they're sorry I'm having trouble but then no more replies. Anyway, no point going on about it, you buy Chinese you takes your chance I guess.

[@RCINFORMER]

@@mickemmett6828 Actually it's not ALL the Chinese models with these issues, it's the older generation models like this one from "LX MODELS" that need to be upgraded, improved & redesigned at the factory. For the BEST EPO MODELS AVAILABLE, LOOK TO THE "FMS" BRAND OF MODELS AT HORIZONHOBBY.COM / FMSMODEL.COM & also "FLIGHTLINE MODELS" / "FREEWING MODELS" AT MOTIONRC. FMS & FREEWING MAKE THE BEST MODELS IN THE INDUSTRY:)

[@mickemmett6828]

@@RCINFORMER Got the Flightline P38 and the FMS 1700mm red tail Mustang kits in the loft ready to build but want to get this B25 sorted out first.