Boeing B-29 Superfortress.
Boeing's B-29 Superfortress was the most sophisticated propeller-driven bomber of World War II and the first bomber to house its crew in pressurized compartments. Although designed to fight in the European theater, the B-29 found its niche on the other side of the globe. In the Pacific, B-29s delivered a variety of aerial weapons: conventional bombs, incendiary bombs, mines, and two nuclear weapons.
FIFI, Boeing B-29A-60-BN Superfortress, s/n 44-62070, civil registration N529B, is one of only a few surviving in existence and the only one currently flying as of June 2014. It is owned by the Commemorative Air Force, currently based at Midland, Texas. FIFI tours the U.S.A. and Canada, taking part in air shows and offering flight experiences.
Thanks to Rick Delten for the model and flmman for the Fifi colour scheme.
This aircraft variant has a wingspan of 24.04 feet and a weight of 125.85 pounds.
RF 7.5 modifications for realistic flight characteristics.
Flight controls include bomb bay doors that open, wheel brakes, landing flaps, and retractable landing gear.
Fly with the channel 5 rate switch in the “High” position. The “Low” position opens the bomb bay doors.
Retracts are on channel 7. Flaps are on channel 6.
Brakes are on channel 8. Fly with the switch positioned closest to you. Flipping to the middle position engages the brakes.
This is a big heavy 4 engine model bomber, and it definitely flies like one. Response is a bit on the slower side. General flight characteristics are quite good. Nice landings with or without using the flaps. For all the large model enthusiasts out there this is definitely one to add to your collection.
Boeing's B-29 Superfortress was the most sophisticated propeller-driven bomber of World War II and the first bomber to house its crew in pressurized compartments. Although designed to fight in the European theater, the B-29 found its niche on the other side of the globe. In the Pacific, B-29s delivered a variety of aerial weapons: conventional bombs, incendiary bombs, mines, and two nuclear weapons.
FIFI, Boeing B-29A-60-BN Superfortress, s/n 44-62070, civil registration N529B, is one of only a few surviving in existence and the only one currently flying as of June 2014. It is owned by the Commemorative Air Force, currently based at Midland, Texas. FIFI tours the U.S.A. and Canada, taking part in air shows and offering flight experiences.
Thanks to Rick Delten for the model and flmman for the Fifi colour scheme.
This aircraft variant has a wingspan of 24.04 feet and a weight of 125.85 pounds.
RF 7.5 modifications for realistic flight characteristics.
Flight controls include bomb bay doors that open, wheel brakes, landing flaps, and retractable landing gear.
Fly with the channel 5 rate switch in the “High” position. The “Low” position opens the bomb bay doors.
Retracts are on channel 7. Flaps are on channel 6.
Brakes are on channel 8. Fly with the switch positioned closest to you. Flipping to the middle position engages the brakes.
This is a big heavy 4 engine model bomber, and it definitely flies like one. Response is a bit on the slower side. General flight characteristics are quite good. Nice landings with or without using the flaps. For all the large model enthusiasts out there this is definitely one to add to your collection.
