skymaster F-16 1/6 scale bell or bypass???
06-24-2013, 04:44 AM
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skymaster F-16 1/6 scale bell or bypass???
Hey Guys,
I'am trying to make up my mind on my 1/6 scale F-16 if I should use the Bell or bypass .
I have never used one on any of my jets before and am using a jetcat 160sx
On The skymaster F-16 the bell sits back into the fuse I think it might go on fire with a hot start .
Need to know what you guys are doing and what is the way to go with this onel.
I'am trying to make up my mind on my 1/6 scale F-16 if I should use the Bell or bypass .
I have never used one on any of my jets before and am using a jetcat 160sx
On The skymaster F-16 the bell sits back into the fuse I think it might go on fire with a hot start .
Need to know what you guys are doing and what is the way to go with this onel.
06-24-2013, 06:39 AM
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RE: skymaster F-16 1/6 scale bell or bypass???
ORIGINAL: alumaman
Hey Guys,
I'am trying to make up my mind on my 1/6 scale F-16 if I should use the Bell or bypass .
I have never used one on any of my jets before and am using a jetcat 160sx
On The skymaster F-16 the bell sits back into the fuse I think it might go on fire with a hot start .
Need to know what you guys are doing and what is the way to go with this onel.
Hey Guys,
I'am trying to make up my mind on my 1/6 scale F-16 if I should use the Bell or bypass .
I have never used one on any of my jets before and am using a jetcat 160sx
On The skymaster F-16 the bell sits back into the fuse I think it might go on fire with a hot start .
Need to know what you guys are doing and what is the way to go with this onel.
Both types of installs work fine though. I've become fond of the full bypass as of late. If you use the bellmouth, I do recommend at least using a half bypass to help prevent FOD from getting into your tubing from the bottom since it is pretty much exposed on the F-16.
06-24-2013, 08:22 AM
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RE: skymaster F-16 1/6 scale bell or bypass???
The bypass will also help to keep the energy up on the jet, less power to go fast.. However it will slow down better, faster without it and the hi-alpha stuff will be easier to achieve . Iv had both setups and prefer the non bypass.
With the bell mouth setup you do take a chance of doing damage if you get a hot start and the paint will bubble. Yo can also use the heat blanket that BVM sells to go around the inside of fuse.
With the bell mouth setup you do take a chance of doing damage if you get a hot start and the paint will bubble. Yo can also use the heat blanket that BVM sells to go around the inside of fuse.
06-25-2013, 02:00 AM
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RE: skymaster F-16 1/6 scale bell or bypass???
Thanks for the reply do you have a few pictures of your turbine pipe install and placement of the turbine ??
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RE: skymaster F-16 1/6 scale bell or bypass???
I am on my third SM F-16 1:6 now, and have never used a bypass or a bellmouth. I find that
they both represent a possible problem in different situations, and have chosen to fly without
them. I simply have about a 1" opening between the end of the turbine cone and the start of
the pipe, this gives me a clear vision of what is going on during startup, and a great possibility
to observe and put out a potential fire during a wet start.
I have used G-Booster 160, Jetcat P180 and the last one flies with a Behotec 220 turbine, and
it's just a great plane to fly regardsless of the power option!
they both represent a possible problem in different situations, and have chosen to fly without
them. I simply have about a 1" opening between the end of the turbine cone and the start of
the pipe, this gives me a clear vision of what is going on during startup, and a great possibility
to observe and put out a potential fire during a wet start.
I have used G-Booster 160, Jetcat P180 and the last one flies with a Behotec 220 turbine, and
it's just a great plane to fly regardsless of the power option!
06-25-2013, 06:26 AM
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RE: skymaster F-16 1/6 scale bell or bypass???
I'm using a Kingtech 170 and a Tamjets pipe. I'm only running the two saddle tanks and UAT. Light setup and the performance is outstanding. Ill upload pictures later tonight. I would recommend you try with just the saddle tanks with your 160. Flight time will be about 6min and it will be light.
Iv had 5 Skymaster 1/6 F-16's all with engines ranging from 160's - 220's and like Tor says, they fly great with every motor option. The fun thing about the big engines is the slow Hi alpha to vertical climb-out. But is heavier due to the extra fuel and weight of the engine..
Long time Tor... Hope all is well and im glad your still enjoying your Skymaster 1/6 F-16. I will always have one in my hangar....
Iv had 5 Skymaster 1/6 F-16's all with engines ranging from 160's - 220's and like Tor says, they fly great with every motor option. The fun thing about the big engines is the slow Hi alpha to vertical climb-out. But is heavier due to the extra fuel and weight of the engine..
Long time Tor... Hope all is well and im glad your still enjoying your Skymaster 1/6 F-16. I will always have one in my hangar....
