THE NEW CERMARK F-16 BUILD IT BETTER, STRONGER, AND FASTER!!!
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RE: THE NEW CERMARK F-16 BUILD IT BETTER, STRONGER, AND FASTER!!!
I've wanted one of the F-18's for SEVERAL YEARS now !
I've all but given up on hoping he'd order some !
I've all but given up on hoping he'd order some !
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Recieved it yesterday! I'm not sure which revision it is. I didn't think to look in the fuse for a number before re-boxing it but it is in thunderbird colors, it came with air retracts and the instruction book is identified as revision 4/06. Assembly will be on hold for a couple of weeks until i re-assemble another project i made some modifications to but i will look in the fuse for a revision number if there is one. It came with the cockpit pan and a canopy but no canopy frame so i will need to find one or fabricate one. Hopefully i can look back through the thread and find some good pics to use as a guide. I don't do scale competition, i build my models to fly so i'm sure i can create one that will work well enough. If anyone happens to have one laying around that would be nice, even from a crash that i could use to make a plug for a new one. It's a great looking plane. I'm looking forward to building it and getting in the air. I have a brand new Jett 90 BSE ready to put in it so i can imagine it will be fun to fly and pretty quick.
If it helps identify the version number i also noticed in the manual that it states "now features a fully finished canopy/frame assembly. This assembly is held in place with a spring latch." Also it states "The tail cone is now held in place with a single screw."
If it helps identify the version number i also noticed in the manual that it states "now features a fully finished canopy/frame assembly. This assembly is held in place with a spring latch." Also it states "The tail cone is now held in place with a single screw."
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RE: THE NEW CERMARK F-16 BUILD IT BETTER, STRONGER, AND FASTER!!!
ORIGINAL: k8svrick
Check the CG specification. I had version 3 and it was off by one inch!
Check the CG specification. I had version 3 and it was off by one inch!
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Unless there has been a change to the model, that spec is still wrong. If it is true, I cannot believe after they have been told by numerous people that it's really 7 1/2", that they still publish the old CG. I know Cermark monitors this thread so maybe someone will pipe up and confirm the spec. I discuss this on my website - http://ricktressler.com/id48.html
Rick
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RE: THE NEW CERMARK F-16 BUILD IT BETTER, STRONGER, AND FASTER!!!
If i recall correctly, version 3 also came with air-up spring down retracts, version 2 had air-up air-down.
Let me know if you want me to take real close pics of my version 3 cockpit.
Doug.
Let me know if you want me to take real close pics of my version 3 cockpit.
Doug.
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ORIGINAL: DougV
If i recall correctly, version 3 also came with air-up spring down retracts, version 2 had air-up air-down.
Let me know if you want me to take real close pics of my version 3 cockpit.
Doug.
If i recall correctly, version 3 also came with air-up spring down retracts, version 2 had air-up air-down.
Let me know if you want me to take real close pics of my version 3 cockpit.
Doug.
john
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ORIGINAL: LUDS96
My Version two retracts are air up spring down.
Looking for a canopy. I'm thinking of trying to make them.
My Version two retracts are air up spring down.
Looking for a canopy. I'm thinking of trying to make them.
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RE: THE NEW CERMARK F-16 BUILD IT BETTER, STRONGER, AND FASTER!!!
The original retracts that CERMARK supplied and recommended were Air up & Spring down.
Peace,
Steven Chao,
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Peace,
Steven Chao,
CERMARK
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I just had to cut the box open again and look, i have air up-air down units. They are sharp looking though! I used au-ad Robarts for years and don't remember ever doing a belly landing due to lg failure. They are nice looking retracts. I'm sure they will work just fine. All i need to do is come up with a canopy frame to get this thing built. I won't be starting on it for at least a couple of weeks so i have time to either find one or fabricate one by then.
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With regard to landing gear installation, be advised, the mounting plates are inherently weak. Reinforcement with additional plywood is strongly suggested. I published a build log and a detailed procedure I came up with to strengthen that part of the aircraft.
It is located at www.ricktressler.com.
Rick
It is located at www.ricktressler.com.
Rick
#1869
RE: THE NEW CERMARK F-16 BUILD IT BETTER, STRONGER, AND FASTER!!!
Follow up to my last...
Www.ricktressler.com without the period after the com works. On my previous posting, the message included the period which makes the URL appear invalid.
Rick
Www.ricktressler.com without the period after the com works. On my previous posting, the message included the period which makes the URL appear invalid.
Rick
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RE: THE NEW CERMARK F-16 BUILD IT BETTER, STRONGER, AND FASTER!!!
Thanks Rick, i already have your website saved. I'll be reading through it when i get ready to build.
John
John
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RE: THE NEW CERMARK F-16 BUILD IT BETTER, STRONGER, AND FASTER!!!
Other project is complete and will be flying in a couple of hours, hopefully. Now i can start on the F-16. Looking forward to getting this thing built. I'll probably start on it today when i return from the field.
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OK, the fun begins. Looking back in the thread Steven Chao noted that version 3 had a latch type canopy. That's mine so i will move on assuming that i have version 3.
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OK, retract mounts beefed up and gear installed. I am working on the stabilators now. The aluminum tubes are quite tight in the bushings. I certainly will not do anything to bore them out so the only option i know of is to lubricate them a bit. Any suggestions here? I have no doubt that my servos will be growling if i don't do something to loosen them up a little. Also, anyone made the stabilators functional and was it worth it? My Futaba 10C can make them operational.
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Hi ft, I would use some lube spray designed for garage doors. Not the oil based ones the ones used on the rubber seals to slide better. Can't remember the name of it... v.