Its Coming!!!! Skymaster 1/5 F-16 Arf Plus Pro
05-19-2017, 10:37 PM
#851
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Hadera, ISRAEL
Posts: 459
Fuel cells instalation...
I used wood brackets to secure all cells - 2 saddles, 1 front main (on the bottom) and the smoke tank is installed using brackets glued on the saddles, like a rail.
All easily removable with screws.
Ziv
I used wood brackets to secure all cells - 2 saddles, 1 front main (on the bottom) and the smoke tank is installed using brackets glued on the saddles, like a rail.
All easily removable with screws.
Ziv
05-20-2017, 03:33 AM
#852
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Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: Georgetown, SC
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Nice work...
05-20-2017, 04:15 PM
#853
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Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Saint George , SC
Posts: 728
Ziv,
I like your tank mounting system. Nicely done. Where did you put your ECU fuel pump and and smoke pump?
Gary
I like your tank mounting system. Nicely done. Where did you put your ECU fuel pump and and smoke pump?
Gary
05-21-2017, 10:56 AM
#854
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Hadera, ISRAEL
Posts: 459
Hi Gary,
I placed the UAT, smoke pump and fuel pump on a triangular tray I built just behind the front trays.
You can see in the pics the location where its gonna be.
I have not received my turbine yet (Jetcat P300RX) so the fuel pump will be there also on a mounting tray.
Still lots of work, but now I have figured everything so I am moving forward quickly.
Cheers,
Ziv
I placed the UAT, smoke pump and fuel pump on a triangular tray I built just behind the front trays.
You can see in the pics the location where its gonna be.
I have not received my turbine yet (Jetcat P300RX) so the fuel pump will be there also on a mounting tray.
Still lots of work, but now I have figured everything so I am moving forward quickly.
Cheers,
Ziv
05-21-2017, 01:25 PM
#855
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Location: Saint George , SC
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Looks great. Keep posting the photos. Thanks,
Gary
Gary
05-30-2017, 05:48 AM
#856
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Kaohsiung, TAIWAN
Posts: 2,239
Nice 3D flights by Sebart !
05-30-2017, 05:49 AM
#857
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05-30-2017, 06:43 AM
#858
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Join Date: May 2003
Location: Piney Flats,
TN
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Ziv, Great work on the fuel tank brackets. I am currently building the same 1/5th scale F-16. I will incorporate your simply yet serviceable brackets. Which tank are your using for your smoke tank?
05-30-2017, 07:46 AM
#859
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Hadera, ISRAEL
Posts: 459
Hi Rod,
Thanks..
I am using the top round tank for smoke.
In the meantime, I am working on my weathering. I realy like this process as the plane come to life...
Working on the rudder and fuselage now - the front part.
Some pics..
Ziv
Thanks..
I am using the top round tank for smoke.
In the meantime, I am working on my weathering. I realy like this process as the plane come to life...
Working on the rudder and fuselage now - the front part.
Some pics..
Ziv
05-30-2017, 07:51 AM
#860
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Hadera, ISRAEL
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some more..
06-09-2017, 03:55 AM
#861
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Kaohsiung, TAIWAN
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06-09-2017, 04:41 AM
#862
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: PERTH, AUSTRALIA
Posts: 1,276
Nice weathering Ziv, looks fantastic. What paint did you use to do the weathering in the rivets?
06-09-2017, 12:32 PM
#863
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Hadera, ISRAEL
Posts: 459
Originally Posted by Craig B.
Nice weathering Ziv, looks fantastic. What paint did you use to do the weathering in the rivets?
Hi Craig,
I am using the TAMIYA acrylic paint. water based.
I am using matt black for the bright colors, and Sky Grey for the darker color to create contrast.
Dilute with water, brush it into the rivets. let dry for 2 minutes, wipe of the excess, and then water-sand it with 1000 grit foam based sanding paper until you get the desired effect.
Takes hours and hours - but the result is great.
If you want I can create a short video for you.
Cheers,
Ziv
I am using the TAMIYA acrylic paint. water based.
I am using matt black for the bright colors, and Sky Grey for the darker color to create contrast.
Dilute with water, brush it into the rivets. let dry for 2 minutes, wipe of the excess, and then water-sand it with 1000 grit foam based sanding paper until you get the desired effect.
Takes hours and hours - but the result is great.
If you want I can create a short video for you.
Cheers,
Ziv
06-09-2017, 03:46 PM
#864
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: PERTH, AUSTRALIA
Posts: 1,276
Thanks for the info Ziv. Good to know. I was curious because many use oil based paints but that might be a problem if you ever have to paint over oil based with a solvent based paint for repairs. Water based....no issue. Yours looks fantastic. About to do my f14.
please do make a vid...always great to see what others do.
please do make a vid...always great to see what others do.
06-09-2017, 05:53 PM
#865
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Kaohsiung, TAIWAN
Posts: 2,239
F-16 1/5 updated
We now supply kit with new equipment tray. If 1:5 F-16 owners want to get this equipment tray, it can be free and you only need to pay freight.,
We now supply kit with new equipment tray. If 1:5 F-16 owners want to get this equipment tray, it can be free and you only need to pay freight.,
06-10-2017, 05:58 AM
#866
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06-10-2017, 08:36 AM
#867
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06-13-2017, 06:52 AM
#868
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06-18-2017, 04:40 AM
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06-18-2017, 12:55 PM
#870
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Location: Givat Zeev, ISRAEL
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A note on your setup ...
its not advisable to only drop the LE on the wing without dropping the flaperons too ...
its not advisable to only drop the LE on the wing without dropping the flaperons too ...
06-18-2017, 07:50 PM
#871
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Kaohsiung, TAIWAN
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When pulling elevator above 35%, the plane is in high alpha condition, the LE flaps are droped for preventing airflow seperating from up wing surface and inhance low speed performance.
06-19-2017, 04:05 AM
#872
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Not accurate , flaps drop too along with LE .. otherwise you are actually flying at a lower AOA . lowering the LE without the flaperon is creating a pitch down force due to changing the airfoil cord incidence relative to thrust line . The reason for adding LE flap to a wing is to achieve a better CL max and AOA Capability of a wing always coupled with the wing TE flaps . Second is to achieve a better CL MAX of a wing without forcing the tilt of the entire aircraft thus blocking the pilot's view forward.
06-19-2017, 04:21 AM
#873
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Le flaps ..
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06-19-2017, 04:21 PM
#874
Originally Posted by ZivBit
some more..
06-19-2017, 05:32 PM
#875
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Kaohsiung, TAIWAN
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Originally Posted by lavi rider
Not accurate , flaps drop too along with LE .. otherwise you are actually flying at a lower AOA . lowering the LE without the flaperon is creating a pitch down force due to changing the airfoil cord incidence relative to thrust line . The reason for adding LE flap to a wing is to achieve a better CL max and AOA Capability of a wing always coupled with the wing TE flaps . Second is to achieve a better CL MAX of a wing without forcing the tilt of the entire aircraft thus blocking the pilot's view forward.
please check this video , it was second flight, this way will can make very flexible aerobatic, We had over 10 F16 1/5 in Taiwan , all customers like the Likai 's set up , because we test flight this way over hundred time with 3 F16 1/5 (included prototype) ., not theoretical only.,
more videos please visit our web page
http://www.skymasterjets.net/f16L.htm
