Guillows B-17 RC conversion maiden flight

she does indeed fly as this up tight maiden flight shows.i did manage to carpet bomb our runway :)so far so good time to complete the build and detail the model.
this build uses 4 9g 2200kv motors with 5030 gws 3 blade props,4 10 amp hobbywing escs a turnigy bec ,a 2200mah 30c battery,a gforce R610 reciver,2 5g servos for rudder and elevator and a 9g servo for the ailerons. there was 70% left in the battery after this flight. Thanks to all of the input from members @ RC Groups. here is a link to the build log www.rcgroups.co...

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

LOVE THE BOMB DROP!!!

[@markdisher2614]

I don't care if anyone thinks that a comparison of what I've seen here and the duties of a test pilot isn't apt. Sure, a test pilot can die, and you are not in "danger". But the hours "wasted" if you have a bad crash can feel like a version of death. I've built scale in rubber power and on the few occasions that I muffed it, I was fairly shaken. So congrats on doing something that most of us only dream of - nice one! If you put in more powerful motors and the probable necessity higher capacity and heavier batteries, would it be a net gain and overcome that it has become more of a bear to handle? Control line can easily take more power and weight. But R/C is no comparison, from what I've seen. And to land it on rough asphalt? Kudos all way round!

[@xpump876]

Wow - Awesome flying skills getting it down so smoothly as you did. It's my opinion that this Guillows kit was more for display purposes (..or at best, brick on a string CL flying). Flying this RC and that fast landing a testament to your skill. My guess is even after you got it fully in trim its still a hot and twitchy bird. (With my skills it would soon crash .. and one error would reduce it to a pile of unrepairable sticks and tissue!)

[@johnsharrow9196]

I have had this model, un-assembled, for close to 30 years. Now that I am retired think I might give it a go.

[@robertpapps3618]

Impressive, I would think the latest 2021 equipment might allow for a lighter build but impressive just the same and you got it down in one piece!

[@enedenedubedene4811]

Ob Robert Morgan mit seiner B17 "Memphis Belle" auch solche Flugmanöver geflogen hat?👆👆👆😅😅😅😅😅😅 Viele Grüsse aus Germany

[@montylc2001]

Excellent!!! Great landing!!! Mine is in work, but going to be a control line.

[@JimEdmiston]

Great composure and a perfect landing! Thanks for sharing!

[@jagdpanther9]

the port spin clock wise and starboard are counter clockwise. I figure it was hit bit a bit of a wind gust.i'm glad that it had the power to get out of it and enough control to correct. Thank You for your comment.

[@krotchlickmeugh627]

Whered you get the props?

[@jagdpanther9]

thanks! I can't wait to fly it again. we will put up another video after it is painted and detailed.

[@vitosanto3874]

As an long time r/c flyer I can say that some planes are inherently difficult to handle no matter what you do .He did a great job flying and landing the plane.beautiful build.looks like he has counter rotating props.

[@andrewkatzlberger4593]

Ok and can you do a rc conversion on the beaver

[@jagdpanther9]

Andrew Katzlberger there is a thread on the rc groups called Guillow's Conversions - The list of conversion threads there you will find links to the beaver and many other guillows conversions.

[@walk4718]

Great landing 👍

[@jayeb1rd]

Are all the props spinning the same way? It seemed to want to yaw pretty bad to the right. Nice looking plane!

[@hacker8675309]

THIS IS VERY COOL.. I WILL BE CHECKING OUT YOUR OTHER VIDEOS

[@johndd8186]

excellent!

[@cjscott2492]

Great first flight and a super smooth landing! Since the gear stayed down and when retracted the wheels stow forward, could this have been throwing off your CG? Can you send me some info on how you do the retracts? I've wanted to do an RC conversion on Guillow's kits since the old days before micro servos. Kudos to you!

[@lilgreencanoe2936]

Omg it can be done!! Can you show all the electronics you used?? Like what servos did you use?

[@jagdpanther9]

Hi. Thanks. Just go to my channel and look through my videos and there you will find other videos showing the power set up and servos and also other flight videos. Also in the video description are links to the build of this model on the r/c groups.

[@lilgreencanoe2936]

@@jagdpanther9 subscribed! Tks 😃

[@flyingfortressrc1794]

Nice maiden

[@ronaldrutledge5712]

Beautiful workmanship. I just received this model from an E Bay purchase. I wish to do it similar to your most excellent model. I can't decide what to do for power. Can you tell me what motors you used? I built a lot of Guillows kits over 50 years ago and am just now picking it up again but with RC now. Love their kits. Feeling of satisfaction when completed.

[@jagdpanther9]

the guillows kits are great projects thanks for your kind comment on my build. in the video description I have listed the components needed for this build. also there is a link to the build log @ rc groups which will explain some of the build. also @ rc groups there is a thread called "Guillow's Conversions - The list of conversion threads" where you can find all sorts of rc conversions for guillows models. Have fun with your build =D

[@spottyjack614]

Woooooo Hooooo.. That was some nice flying I couldn't of saved that right bank turn.. When I saw that I said if that was me I woulda giving her right bank turn dirt napppp.. 😂😂😂😂😂

[@jagdpanther9]

Thanks!! its funny how much the B-24 was like this B-17 on maiden!! both banked hard right for different reasons and with both models i cut the throttle and the tail dropped and i said " its tail heavy"! but really the C/G was right on and it is just how these multi motor models react to cutting the throttle. gosh, it has already been 6 years since i built the american beauty!!

[@spottyjack614]

Wow...six years ago.. Just came across your Vidd. I should say many of your vids.hahaha.. I just watched episode #7 of your maiden b-24 liberator and yes you said it !! That looked like a crazy maiden flight.. Especially all the down elevator u had to give it to get it corrected... My hat goes off to you again for great flying u did to get it all trimmed out and especially not given it a dirt napppp first time out.I was really worried for a second there, when it seemed like it was getting kinda far away from you... But you had to up high enough As I say to have 1 or 2 mistakes high enough in the air to save it from crashing.. That b-24 liberator is such a nice plane and as u said a 6 month build. So I'd hate to of seen it crash.. And also don't think that since you've did so many guillows how to Build's that its getting old and you've got nuttin left to show everyone... Keep umm comin.. I enjoy the hell outta of them, as so many others do to.. You know as I said before, a guy can always learn something new when watching the vidds.. Hell ive watched the same episode 3-4;times just to perfect on certain things.. I need to master aileron installation and I seen some guys build scratch built retracts.. Have u done scratch built retracts??? I would love to learn how to master that.. I just luvv to build and fly.. Hahaha.. Anyway. Take care and keep those vidds comin....👍👍👍👍✈✈✈✈✈✈✈✈✈✈✈✈✈✈✈✈✈✈✈✈✈✈✈✈

[@huroni1976]

beautiful, I am starting a guillow's corsair but I am adding a cc3d to that one...let the foamies pay for my lack of skills :)

[@mjproebstle]

test the slow flight characteristics on a calm day. looks really nice, good job on the first flight!

[@guitaramp68]

congrats

[@jaffamaster]

13th "like" on Friday the 13th...

[@Carshole]

The giggle when the bombs dropped was priceless.

[@johnmetcalfe2482]

Outstanding, she really looks good and flew well.

[@ricardosierro60]

Marvellous! Congrats.

can you give me the pdf drawing of this B-17

[@aureliobrighton1871]

Many have said this already ... but how did you manage that brilliant touch down .. and let her roll out . propellers up 😯

[@jagdpanther9]

Thank you. Maybe its a reward for my efforts. My superfortress maiden was much the same result!

[@victorhuincho]

nice build!!

[@littsrc1726]

GREAT JOB 👍👌

[@cashenjoe1]

Well done man!

[@LiberatorYourself]

So Kool man! Your courage makes me want to build this Guillow's B17 for RC flight! Great video!

[@muskokamike127]

I know you've done more vids and I haven't watched them yet, but it IS a bomber.....looked scale flying to me.

[@ronfleming6701]

This is what I'm looking to do with balsa wood airplane builds but I have never built one at this time. Looking for all info I can get. This one It's all good

[@davidlewis620]

I really enjoyed watching that flight. Almost like the real thing.

[@edstar83]

Nice lading considering it was nose heavy.

[@MonacoBlast]

You are totally amazing ! ! !

[@homebuiltindoorplane]

great landing!

[@andrewkatzlberger4593]

Ok cool thanks so much

[@reconcs61000]

that is AMAZING

[@83RBurke]

Nice landing

[@edwardandrews1381]

Have you made a step by step guide video showing how you put the fortress together please ??

[@jagdpanther9]

hi ed, in the video description there is a link to the build log @ the rc groups.

[@DFX2KX]

Wow, that's got to be the smallest four engine R/C plane I've ever seen. Well done, sir! It's almost majestic. How hard are these Gullows R/C conversions to fly? You seem to have a few of them.

[@jagdpanther9]

Thank You for your comment! this 17 model flys great as I learned in this video you just need to keep the power on or it will fall out of the sky there is really no glide mode.my other conversions are very rewarding as well.the 500 series are more tricky to fly but the 400 series 109 and p-51 are very pleasant to fly.

[@DFX2KX]

Yeah, I could tell she didn't like to glide mode much. I'm wagering the lift-to-weight ratio isn't very forgiving on any of them. Just looking at going from rotor (Trex 450) to fixed wing, with something little enough to fly in the big yard in front of the apartment. Gullows kits are a lto cheaper to ship, then say, a Bixler or other foamie. The downside being, there's always that risk of bringing home a million peices. Are those parkzone kits for sale without the planes? I've gnot found them around. That's for the info!

[@noahlougheed5595]

Do the weels go up plz reply

[@jagdpanther9]

yes they do retract. i used PZ-15094 Large Retract Electric Landing Gear Servo as they were listed on ebay. they fit well without too much mods.

[@edwardandrews1381]

What type of battery are you using please ??

[@jagdpanther9]

hi, this is a 2200mah 2 cell battery. 7.4 volt

[@edwardandrews1381]

Thank you.

[@arisperez7712]

stunning bro !

[@jagdpanther9]

Thanks! she is still flying as of this comment and we plan on getting some more footage with scale flight and carpet bombing in the months to come =D

[@andrewkatzlberger4593]

Do you build all your models

[@jagdpanther9]

yes. I am obsessed. since I was a kid in the 70's I dreamed of converting these guillows models to r/c. so now I'm a kid in 2015 making these dreams come true. it is an awesome thing to be able to live it, to see technology advance to the point that we are living in.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

+jagdpanther9 I've seen this reply from you and it's just the same for me! I built the balsa wood models years ago and always wanted to convert to RC. I remember asking for a "plane I could fly inside" when I was a kid - never got one :(