Top Flite B-25 ARF

[Debra]

http://www.modelairplanenews.com/pics/B25.jpg

At Top Gun 2006, Top Flite debuted its new B-25, which will be available in both ARF and almost-ready-to-cover (ARC) versions at the end of 2006. The big bomber is designed for two .46 2-strokes, .70 4-strokes or Rimfire 4264 electric outrunners.

The model shown here is an ARC model assembled and modified by Greg Hahn, and it's powered by two Rimfire 4264 outrunners with two Electrifly 5-cell, 3200mAh packs wired in series for each motor. Greg personalized his B-25 by changing it from a J version to a D version and with fiberglass covering.

Both versions come with fiberglass nacelles and nose cowl, functional locking gear doors and can be outfitted with optional Robart retracts. The ARF B-25 will sport the gray "Executive Suite" scheme in flat MonoKote.

[alpeace41]

nice looking plane

[Kmot]

A month and a half later, is there any more news?

[JohnR]

not yet, but expect it to be available by the end of the year. :)

[coleman5877]

what is the wing span? got to have one!!

[JohnR]

it should be around 90"

[coleman5877]

[B]John, thanks alot perfect size can't wait Pete

[bladerunner1955]

gray "Executive Suite" scheme ? Does not ring a bell? Would it be a dumb question to ask if it is going to be grey? Or is the gray "Executive Suite" scheme a squad name?
I always think of the B-25 as green. Thanks

[Gerryy]

Unfortunately for scale modelers there are now several B-25s in the world with the "Executive Sweet" nose art. Some are gray, some are polished aluminum and some are OD. But here are a couple pix of the one I think Greg Hahn was talking about at the AMA Scale Nationals
GY

[Skydog]

Isn't the full scale "Executive Sweet" owned by some magazine or a publisher?
Seems to me I've heard of her before.

[Gerryy]

Yes, the last I heard, that B-25 was owned by Challenge Publications, the publisher of Air Classics and way back when, Scale RC Models. Norm Goyer was editor back then and so was Rich Uravitch for a short time.
GY

[tailskid]

Any new word on a release date?

[mike simi]

Yeah me too!! Is there a release date yet??
We founded a new AMA club (www.alamedahornetsquadron.com) and our flying field IS the home of the original Doolittle Raiders! SOOOO, We want some o' these!!

[Gerryy]

you'll have to ask Hobbico! Sorry, no word on our end

[Gerryy]

Looks like the Top Flite Gold Metal Edition B-25 is only a few weeks away from being released! We'll let you know when we get our test model. Here's the newest press photo!

[JohnR]

You lucky guy!

[Gerryy]

Hey John, we should start a Catch 22 squadron! Did you ever see the movie?
GY