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Welcome! For the
last few years, I've been designing my own plans to
build a scale
B-25 Mitchell
bomber. The design was completed using SolidWorks, a 3D
modeling
program, and WinFoil. Construction
of the first prototype began on Sunday, March 6, 2005.
First flight took place on August 11, 2007.
Click on the links to the left to view the different
sections of the construction.
If you have any questions or comments, feel free to
contact me at
info@tomsplanes.com
Latest Site Update:
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June
5, 2009 |
We
have six sets of cowlings ready for shipping.
Cost for the
pair is $29 with shipping. Contact
info@tomsplanes.com
to order.
Still working new glass parts, which will
include the window frames.
We gave up on waiting for the landing gear
refits from Lado-Tech.net.
If you plan on ordering from Lado, stay on top
of them, or plan on 6 months for delivery.
We are VERY disappointed with their service!
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May
20, 2009 |
Several Updates to discuss:
Laser
Cutting: Many of you are asking for
recommendations. Best
bet is to have the parts cut by
LaserLizard.com which has the .DWG
drawings on file and ready to cut.
Plastics: We have out-sourced the
production of the cowlings
and glass canopies to Custom Model Works, who is
currently
pulling cowlings, and will soon be pulling the
canopy parts.
Pricing will be determined after the first run
is completed.
Landing Gear: We are awaiting the arrival
of a conversion kit from
Lado-tech.net to change our Robart Retracts to
electric.
Fuel Tanks: The tanks were re-mounted with
new tie-downs
which
lowered the tank
3/8" and brings the center of the tank
more
in-line with the Saito Carburetors.
Click here
for pictures.
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January 22, 2009 |
The
Plans are ready!
Click here to go to the Drawings page,
outlining
the two options for purchase.
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September 24, 2008 |
A few
more changes have been made to the design, which
again has backed up release of the plans.
One major design change was the central wing
joint, which was modified to reduce the amount
of joints in the structure. We are also
updating the new tail drawings as well.
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July
9, 2008 |
After
breaking the nose wheel again, the decision was
made to rebuild the tail section, using lighter
materials. The original section was built
with "lots" of lite-ply. The new section
was built with balsa, basswood,
and 1/64" aircraft ply for sheeting. Also,
the rudder server was moved forward toward
center, where the elevator servo's are located.
The nose weight is now down to 1 lb ! If
you remember, the original flight
had a 2.5 lb nose weight ...
The rebuild and painting was completed the night
before the Sky Ranch Flyers 2008
remote-controlled Air Show in West Bend, WI.
Despite 18 mph winds, Tom took it to the sky for
it's "newest" maiden voyage. On the 8th
lap around the field, he noticed it handling
unusual, and brought it in for a perfect
landing, only to find the port elevator bolt had
come loose from the control horn.
Tom stated "it was Jesus that landed that plane,
not me!"
Click here for picture of Precious Patty's
flight at the Sky Ranch!
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"Precious Patty" lands at the Sky Ranch Flyers field
during their 2008 remote-controlled
Air Show. Despite 18 mph winds, and a port elevator
that disconnected during flight,
she landed perfectly! |
