rbean2

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I want to get a large F-15 and only know of two companies who make them, Fly Eagle and Fei Bao. Which one is "better"? Structurally, gear, detail - everything. Are there any other companies building these? Those who own one or the other, your input would be greatly appreciated.

Richard

bluescoobydoo

jet legend do a large version not the most detailed but built well and the gear works aswell

dubd

If you do a search on RCU you'll find unhappy FEJ and Fei Bao F-15 owners. Seems as though both planes are/were plagued with gear problems. Older generation FEJ F-15s were very heavy, not sure if that has been addressed.

EagleJC

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Dubd:

Yes, before, FEJ F15 1/7  model was heavy, but not anymore. As you know we produced models with honeycomb material now. It reduces a lot of weight.

Such as our J10 1/4.85 scale. It is 122 inches long and it weights 11.5kg weight for 3D version. Check information on website http://www.flyeaglejet.com/en/J103D.5.html

On the other hand, both Fei bao or FEJ F15E are not a new model. All bugs have been fixed already. They are many customers are happy with Fei bao F15E or FEJ F15E too.

http://www.flyeaglejet.com/en/F15e.html 

Thanks,
James

rbean2

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Hey James, I talked to you on the phone. I checked out the Jet Legend, how cool is it that the intakes actually move on that one? I would really like to see some up close pictures of all the manufacturers product. I know Andy Kane flys a FEJ and Lukey and the general fly FB jets. I have seen the FB, but not the FEJ.

Richard

dubd

Andy Kane's FEJ F-15 was up for sale recently. Maybe you can buy his RTF if it hasn't sold.

rbean2

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Maybe, I will just give him a call and see how he liked it. Thanks Dubd.

Richard[sm=thumbs_up.gif]

extra 300

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Eagle JC,

Are all bugs related to either FEJ or FB F-15E related to gear issues or are there mods to be done on the airframes. Mostly talking about the first batches of these kits

Thanks, regards,

rfrantz

rbean2,

have you seen my FEJ F-15 advanced? It's hanging in GPA Hobbies in Crofton MD. RTF less turbin & radio, plumbed wired and all servos installed. Stop in and have the guys pull it down for you. Make me a resonable offer and it's yours.

Bob

FenderBean

I have seen the fej large f15 in person and the detail/options u can get have made it one of my next buys. I have personal experience with the new material and it does save a ton of weight. Plus if u saw my first landing you would understand how strong it is with carbon. The large f15 and large F14 are my future projects. I have seen the fb in person, which is nice and flies well but I think the fej has more detail..
Both are great and both fly great so it comes down to cost and personal choice.

Jerc 77

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Richard,
Don't forget about Yellow's F-15 or Avonds.
Jeremy

dubd

The Avonds and Yellow F-15s are not large planes. I sold my Yellow F-15 because it was too small for my liking.

Fender, what additional scale detail does the FEJ model have over the FB F-15? With the new material, electric landing gear (from Down and Locked), and lighter weight, the FEJ F-15 looks very attractive.

Jerc 77

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I guess the OP should quantify what he considers a large F-15 to be. The yellow is 84" in length.

dubd

He did say large and only two companies make them, FB and FEJ... so I assume he means 1/7 scale and up.

FenderBean

Fej looked to me to have antenna and pylons on the fuselage. That could just be the fb owner opted not to install. Yes even though nothing is wrong with the air retracts, the electric to me is a no brainer.

David Jackson

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The FEJ 1/7 scale F-15 has all the external missiles, tanks, and bombs. It also has a functional canopy and air brake. I have one of the earlier (heavy) model that is configured for twin turbines with VT. It is a good size at 107 inches long.

dubd

David, how has the plane been holding up? Any issues with the airframe?

The FB F-15 also comes with bombs/missiles, operating canopy, and speed brake.

mario tavarez14

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this is my fej f-15 1/7 scale baby blue under construction , the jet is coming out heavy , but weight doesn't bother me, the 2 P-140 RX will do the job very well , and i have also all the upgrade from fej

rbean2

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Yeah, sorry. I am talking about the 1/7 scale. I did not know they now have the electric retracts. I looked on the site, but didn't see that. More to think about. And Bob, what color scheme is that 15, what system is it set up for - Jr/Futaba? Send me a pm or email, I will be down that way Monday or Tuesday.



Richard

dubd

Is that the honeycomb version?

mario tavarez14

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quote:

ORIGINAL: mario tavarez14

this is my fej f-15 1/7 scale baby blue under construction , the jet is coming out heavy , but weight doesn't bother me, the 2 P-140 RX will do the job very well , and i have also all the upgrade from fej



Is that the honeycomb version?

No my is the older version

dubd

Anyone have flight reports of the honeycomb version of the FEJ F-15?

FenderBean

Fej doesn't have electric retracts that have to be converted.

David Jackson

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hey dubd,

My plane has been sitting on the shelf ready to go for nearly 18 months. Unfortunately, I tend to move from one project to the next, so no flight info to share. There is a guy in Georgia (Bob 309) that has the same plane. I believe he has quite a few flights on his. Perhaps he might be willing to share his opinion.

Jannica

The Philip Avonds F-15 C is one of the best flying modell airplanes I have ever had. And the original McDonald- Douglas F-15 is a true work of art. I would love to have a 1:7 scale version out of the hands of Philip Avonds but I guess it would never happen. Pity though!