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72” Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress Plan January 2006 by Tony Nijhuis

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The 72” electric B17 was designed to compliment the successful Lancaster of the same size and again is a real builders model.
Fully built up construction using balsa and plywood. The fuselage is built over the plan using formers and stringers and rolled balsa sheeted finish. The wings are a built-up structure of ribs over a main spar and balsa sheeted. The tailplane built up in a similar fashion to the wings.
Originally designed for four 400-6V geared motors and 16-cells but we now recommend a brushless setup with lithium polymer batteries for the best flight performance and duration.
The model is designed for retractable undercarriage.
Plan, canopy, turrets, and cowls are available as is a CNC pack and wood pack.
The CNC pack includes, ply fuselage formers, spines and doublers, ply wing ribs and the nacelle structure, tailplane and fin ribs.

Please Note
Although we carry selective stock, we generally print and manufacture to order so deliveries may take up to 28 days to reach you from point of order. Also delivery of plans, some plastic parts and CNC wood packs will be sent as separate consignments.

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