P-51B Boise Bee Mustang JB Hobbies, VQ First flights review

Where to get one:
This model is on sale, and is a great buy!
Here is the 3rd flight of the day on the awesome P-51B from JB Hobbies. The electric retracts are working great, it flies awesome! The flaps are very effective. I was a windy day so I didn't really need the flaps at all, but I used them anyway.
I will have more flight videos when I get another nice day with a camcorder, it was a little bit of an impromptu flying day so I didn't have a camera man with me.
The Evolution 10cc gas motor ran great, has plenty of power, and is extremely efficient on fuel, with the factory fuel tank I got two 10 minute flights and had some fuel leftover! Pretty awesome. I would recommend a pumped motor, the fuel tank sits above the carb in the fuse and there is no way to fix that without cutting into the wing.
The engine is pretty new, ran 1/2 a tank on the ground tuning it in before the maiden flight, so I'm sure it will come alive more and more, but so far its been great.
I used LiFe 1100mah batteries, one for the rx and one for the ignition, and Turnigy Analog High Torque Ballraced Servo 26g/3.5kg/.12sec Model: TGY-225MG servos on all surfaces, spektrum 6 channel receiver.
HITS:
- Looks great
- B model, something different
- Fast assembly
- Flies GREAT!
- Made to be electric as well
- Nice magnet hatch on the top to access everything
- 10cc motor balanced perfectly
- Only needed a couple clicks of trim on maiden!
MISS:
- Comes with gear doors, but I cant figure out how to attach them
- Tail wheel steering arm cracked, so use a heavier duty one
Features:
All Balsa and lite-ply construction
Fully covered in weathered detail
Hand painted pilot
Fiberglass cowling
Top Hatch for battery access
Pre-hinged and installed control surfaces
Includes:
Assembly instructions with stage photos
Tail gear assembly and main wheels
Servo trays
Engine mounts
Fuel tank
Spinner
Decals and all hardware
Recommended 3S electric setup:
Motor: Dualsky XM4250EA-5 880Kv 1008 Watt Brushless Outrunner
ESC: Dualsky XC6018BA 80A (100A burst)
Battery: 11.1V, 4000mAh, 35C lipo
Prop: 14x8 or 13x10
Recommended 4S electric setup:
Motor: Dualsky XM4254EA-4.5 790Kv 1128 Watt Brushless Outrunner
ESC: Dualsky XC8018BA 80A (100A burst)
Battery: 14.8V, 4000mAh, 35C lipo
Prop: 13x8 or 13x10
Model VQA07
Material: Laser cut balsa and ply
Wingspan: 58.2" (1478mm)
Wing Area: 630 sq in (40.65 sq dm)
Length: 46.8" (1190mm)
Radio: 5 channels, 4 servos for electric, 5 for glow
Engine: .46 - .50 2-stroke or electric equivalent (below)
Weight: 7.0lbs (3.2Kg)
Landing Gear: Optional Electric Retracts and Struts available (VQ-ARE03)
P-51B Boise Bee Mustang JB Hobbies, VQ First flights review