This is the radio controlled, glow powered, 1/9 scale, Almost-Ready-to-Fly,
Top Flite B-25J Mitchell Bomber Scale Airplane.
For Intermediate to Advanced Modelers.
Named after General Billy Mitchell of the Army Air Corps, this is
a model of the twin engine medium range bomber
made famous by Jimmie Doolittle's raid on Tokyo early in WWII.
FEATURES: Construction: Balsa and plywood
Wings: Plug-in type for easy, accurate assembly with removable
outboard and inboard wing panels
Covering: Pre-covered in flat Top Flite MonoKote, color scheme is
flat black and flat olive drab with gray and white trim
Radio Compartment: Plywood reinforced
Cowling: Fiberglass
Engine Nacelles: Constructed of fiberglass over built-up wooden
understructure
Canopy and Windows: Clear molded plastic
Landing Gear: Fixed wire .197" (5mm) diameter with scale fiberglass
landing gear doors. Includes instructions and hardware for
operational spring loaded mechanism to open and close the doors
when using the optional Robart Retracts (ROBQ1624)
Wheels: Foam construction, two 3.8" (98mm) diameter main wheels and
one 2-5/8" (68mm) nose wheel
Control: Dual
Interior Features: Detailed nose gunner deck including, ammo boxes,
kneeling pad and pivoting .50 caliber machine gun; Twin .50 caliber
tail machine guns, .50 caliber side mounted machine guns; Detailed
instrument panel
Fuel Tanks: Two 14.2oz (420cc)
Building Time: Ready to fly in approximately 45 hours
Warranty: Top Flite Models guarantees this kit free of defects
in material and workmanship at the date of purchase. This warranty
does not cover any component parts damaged by use or modification.
INCLUDES: Pre-built and covered wings, and tail feathers, cockpit
canopy, tail gunner canopy, top turret canopy, Nose-gunner window
and canopy bottom, pushrods, repli radial engines, 2
dimentional pilot, copilot and gunner figures, pre-bent landing
gear wires, wheels, landing gear doors, cowls, nacelle covers,
antennas and machine gun blisters, engine mounts, engine mount
templates for OS .70 Surpass four stroke and .40-.55 two strokes,
yellow painted spinner hubs, two 420 cc fuel tanks with hardware,
wood servo trays, plastic machine guns, pilot/Co-pilot seat backs,
nose-gunner cabin floor, ammo tray, ammo boxes, building/transport
stand, Great Planes hardware package, decals, photo-illustrated
instructions
REQUIRES: Engines: Two .46-.50 cu in (7.5 - 8cc) 2-stroke OR
Two .70 cu in (11.5cc) 4-stroke
Exhaust: Standard mufflers supplied with engines
Radio: 7-channel without landing gear
8-channel with landing gear
: : 2 standard
: 1 high torque at least 50oz (FUTM0075)
: 2 standard for independent throttle control
: 2 mini at least 35oz torque (FUTM0415)
Flaps: 4 standard (2 for inboard panels, 2 for outboard)
Nose Steering: 1 standard
Landing Gear: 1 standard
Servo Extensions: Four 6" (152mm)
Two 12" (300mm)
Five 24" (600mm)
One 36" (910mm)
: Five
Receiver Battery: 2000mAh minimum
Misc. Items: Glow plugs, ½" foam rubber padding, medium fuel tubing
fuel filter, propeller based on engine selection
SPECS: Wingspan: 88.5" (2255mm)
Wing Area: 1036 sq in (66.8 dm2)
Weight: 17 - 19lbs (7710 - 8620g)
: 38 -42 oz/sq ft (116 - 128g/dm2)
Length: 70.5" (1795mm)
Airfoil: Semi symmetrical
: 5" (127mm) measured at both inboard wing panels
back from the leading edges where they meet the
Control Throws: High Rate Low Rate
: Up & Down 1¼" (32mm) 1" (25mm)
: Right & Left 1¼" (32mm) ¾" (19mm)
: Up & Down 5/8" (16mm) 3/8" (10mm)
Flaps: Up and Down ½" (13mm) 1" (25mm)
COMMENTS: The following Top Flite Monokote colors were used
for the covering.
Jet White TOPQ0204 Flat Olive Drab TOPQ0510
Flat Black TOPQ0508 Flat Dove Gray TOPQ0511
********IMPORTANT RETRACT INFORMATION*********
The Robart Air Control Kit specified in the manual is incorrect, the
pressure tank is too large. If this system was already purchased,
the pressure tank can be mounted inside the top of the
behind the cockpit. A smaller pressure tank that is compatible can
be purchased alone-#172 Small Pressure Tank (ROBQ2372).
To convert to retracts, here are the updated items;
#TFB25 Robart Tri-Gear Retract System for B-25 Mitchell (ROBQ1624),
#188VRX Standard Deluxe Air Control Kit (ROBQ2307)
#190 Air Line Quick Disconnects (ROBQ2395)
Standard servo to operate air control valve (HCAM0149)
If a replacement fuel tank is needed, order the Sullivan 14oz
tank (SULQ1742), or the DuBro 14oz tank (DUBQ0214).
Some minor trimming and modifications may be required.
This model is eligible to compete in the Fun Scale Class in
as well as IMAA events.
Photos and scale documentation for the full-size B-25J are available
through Bob's Aircraft Documentation, (714) 979-8058,
www.bobsairdoc.com
jxs 7/02/07
Upd OA 10/22/07
updt jxs 11/17/09
Click here for Units of Measure Conversion Calculators
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