Its not just about the flying aspect, a lot of RC models are built by the people who fly them. Its the satisfaction that airplane in the air you're flying you built yourself.
That's quite an achievement! Looks so real, the only thing that gives it away is the sound. The work that's gone into building it must be staggering! Bet those guys breathe a sigh of relief every time they land it without damage!
For the many thousands of people asking how much this plane is, it was made by a man named Mac Hodges. Its not for sale and he goes around the country doing shows, so don't get your hopes up thinking you can buy one.
Negative, this one is not the Mac Hodges one. It's build by two belgians, my regretted friend Pieter and his cousin. After Pieter died in a ultralight crash in jan. 2008, the plane never flew again. It was donated to a museum for display.
I believe their choice of prop has to do with the ideal RPM of the smaller scale engines, the very likely fixed pitch nature of the spinners, and the power to weight ratio of the plane. I imagine those props are fixed pitch, so the pilot would have to change throttle via RPM to alter the plane's trust. Having a heavier-than-necessary prop would increase the throttle lag and make the plane more difficult to fly. That, and the power to weight ratio might have been easier to manage with a 3 blade.
Some B-29s even had 3 blade props. Make one to specs? Then why not an exact duplicate engine, eliminate the radio control gear, etc. 2, 3 and 4 blade props for RC are for pilot-control preferences. What a totally stupid statement from someone obviously ignorant of the hobby.
You know those guys had to be proud the first time she took off. A lot of hard work and money into that but I'm sure we'll worth it. Thanks for the video. Made me feel like a kid again
Children can see the wonder in things that some other people can't. That's something I've tried not to lose as I've become older, and it's one of the reasons I've chosen a career in science. Without the childish sensations of curiosity and wonder, we wouldn't have things like aeroplanes; toy or otherwise.
woww cool i have an ac 130 with military camouflge its pretty impressive this new sport is more and more popular since in my country i was one of the first ones introducing it in 1992
this is the side of youtube I'm staying at, so much better to watch videos like these than hatred.
3:21 This is how i see the end of my life.
Its not just about the flying aspect, a lot of RC models are built by the people who fly them. Its the satisfaction that airplane in the air you're flying you built yourself.
That's quite an achievement! Looks so real, the only thing that gives it away is the sound. The work that's gone into building it must be staggering!
Bet those guys breathe a sigh of relief every time they land it without damage!
For the many thousands of people asking how much this plane is, it was made by a man named Mac Hodges. Its not for sale and he goes around the country doing shows, so don't get your hopes up thinking you can buy one.
Negative, this one is not the Mac Hodges one. It's build by two belgians, my regretted friend Pieter and his cousin. After Pieter died in a ultralight crash in jan. 2008, the plane never flew again. It was donated to a museum for display.
If it’s a one of a kind it is probably priceless. Imagine having a crash.
Dear Santa...
Still amazes me when I watch this video. 😀 I've seen it 20 times probably and it never gets old.
Every single thing was just perfect! Love the video shots, sound, take off, fly, landing, place..!
Just put a horse saddle on the thing and climb on board... (or buy a cessna, cheaper and smaller!)
lol
That is so cool imagine how much it cost though
a lot!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Excellent job flying the Superfortress!!
Like that sound!
Great Job!
Great model Nice work. One correction, The B-29 had four blade props
dear santa....
Great job , fantastic modeling
Thats awesome, looks great and especially loved the landing.
That looks like the ENOLA GAY plane.
That's cuz it is, except it's not the exact one just the same type of plane (the b-29)
The real B 29 had 4 blade props...........if they are going to make one to specs, then do it right. Others have on other models.
I believe their choice of prop has to do with the ideal RPM of the smaller scale engines, the very likely fixed pitch nature of the spinners, and the power to weight ratio of the plane. I imagine those props are fixed pitch, so the pilot would have to change throttle via RPM to alter the plane's trust. Having a heavier-than-necessary prop would increase the throttle lag and make the plane more difficult to fly. That, and the power to weight ratio might have been easier to manage with a 3 blade.
Some B-29s even had 3 blade props. Make one to specs? Then why not an exact duplicate engine, eliminate the radio control gear, etc. 2, 3 and 4 blade props for RC are for pilot-control preferences. What a totally stupid statement from someone obviously ignorant of the hobby.
The model had 4 blades props for displaying. The 2 blades were for flying only.
Awesome video..Tim
You know those guys had to be proud the first time she took off. A lot of hard work and money into that but I'm sure we'll worth it. Thanks for the video. Made me feel like a kid again
Nice flight! You know it's big when it takes two guys to control it lol! :)
a mini Enola Gay? Where's the mini- toy "Tallboy" falling out of its little bomb bay doors? Haha awesome video folks ^^
Great plane and great flying
Outstanding Piloting guys... FANTASTIC
Damnnn...!! It's a biggest plane that I ever seen. Great took off and perfect landing. Good job, guy. And keep it up!!
Absolutely beautiful model....!!!
What a beautiful model!
Really really big and flown by skilled men.
That plane looks so awesome!
Absolutely gorgeous airplane!
Thats awesome. Good job guys!!!
Very impressive B-29. Enola Gay revisited from the Smithsonian. Great work. A joy to watch.
Beautiful and majestic.
That plane has a great sound. I like it!
great landing !
Great plane ... well flown !
This is what I'm looking for my next video production.
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Impressive aircraft and flying...
your welcome! theres a hell of a lot more to flying model planes than people think there is :) well worth getting into tho, its a great hobby !
That sure is a monster Very nice video well done
awesome landing!!!!!amazing.
Beautiful!
Wow!!!
Even with real Turboprops!!!
Simply amazing!
Que buen pilotaje, impresionante. Gracias por subirlo.
Loving this!
Nice job! I'd be scared of a flight failure with something this large.... it'd go through someone's roof!
Thats just over the limit, but soooo freaking AWESOME!!!!!!
Big. large & beatiful. I like the B-29.
looks cool and pretty fast too. id like to see someone ride it
Perfectly level flying is the supreme challenge of the scale model pilot.
That view from under the plane as it flys over the camera would make anyone think it's the real thing. Nice job.
Man this is like flying a poney. Amazing model.
this video never gets old to me ....very cool
Wow, awesome!
Very interesting answer.I had no idea how much there is to the design and operation of these beauties.
Speaking as an A&P, this is AWESOME!
simply amazing!!!
0:50 there is this typical desert thing, always passing by in the movies xD
That's freaking awesome.
This is what I'm talking about! More planes please...
Friend:Hey I'm gonna go rc planing
Me: ok, I'll come too
Friend: just let me load up the trailer first
:O
NAILED the landing!
Holy huge. Liked and subscribed.
That thing is HUGE! I would ride it. LOL.
Incrivel. O som gerado pelos motores lembra o som daqueles videos da segunda guerra em que os B-29 eram mostrados!
Estão de parabéns!
Wow beautiful landing.
Children can see the wonder in things that some other people can't. That's something I've tried not to lose as I've become older, and it's one of the reasons I've chosen a career in science. Without the childish sensations of curiosity and wonder, we wouldn't have things like aeroplanes; toy or otherwise.
I would like to see one of these done with the scaled down Radial engines they sell now. That would sound awesome !!!!
Drop some Molotov cocktails out of that thing! haha!
awsome that thing is HUGE cool vid
Love the channel!
Awesome!
That is Awesome!
woww cool i have an ac 130 with military camouflge its pretty impressive this new sport is more and more popular since in my country i was one of the first ones introducing it in 1992
that was a hhhhuuuuuuge rc plane looks like you built it too :D an impressive take off, flight and landing you should be proud :)
Impressive !!!!
Love it!
lolx...when zoom in it looks like a real plane...by the way love this video especially the landing ^^
Wow did you see the wing lift when it speeded up -Nice fortress .
good job nice landing wow :)
Amazing!
awsome video by the way
Awsome!
So cool!
and awsome landing
THAT IS IMPRESSIVE! There are only 1 or 2 airworthy B-29's left in the world, I guess we'll have to add 1 to that list!
pilot and copilot, cool!
Awsome plane
Bellissimo!!!
Nice Landing
Awsome I want a plane like that
Wow good work
ok ya i was stuck trying to figure out if it was a B-29 or B-52, thanks for clearing it up for me
That was a cool video
love it!
Nice, you should share that on our website if you get a chance!
Nice landind!
This will teach my neighbors from letting their cat shit on my backyard.
very cool!!
Looks authentic, sounds anything but!
Very Cool!
nice landing