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Old 05-17-2015, 10:48 PM
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Nice touch Rich, enjoy the show and look forward to some video and static shots too.

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Old 05-19-2015, 05:54 PM
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Well now that I added graphics to the bottom of the wings I decided that the top deserved an upgrade also....

This should help make it stand out in the air


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Old 05-24-2015, 11:21 AM
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Not to get off subject. Just one question is there any plan in the near future to make a scale T 45. I remember they mentioned it in the beginning. When i say scale i mean true t 45 not just a hawk painted as a t45
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Here is a photo taken at First In Flight of the Vixen assembled with the new graphics...

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Old 05-25-2015, 11:07 PM
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Hi there is no real 'stock' schemes as such as Xtreme allow the customer to specify their own, I did however do a basic scheme in various colourways which are posted back on #127-128 - it may not be to your liking in which case simply find a picture of a scheme you like and it will be applied to your Vixen.

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Old 05-29-2015, 09:55 AM
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When looking at the specification you will see that this is a large jet (105" Long), the beauty is it will break down nicely for transportation, here is a photo I took when i was getting ready for First In Flight with it loaded in my mini van.

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Old 06-08-2015, 03:24 AM
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The following are photos taken by John Romero at First In Flight

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Old 06-08-2015, 05:15 AM
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Originally Posted by RCISFUN
The following are photos taken by John Romero at First In Flight


Great pictures Rich

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You can thank John Romero for catching the Vixen in action
Old 06-08-2015, 07:25 AM
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Originally Posted by RCISFUN
Wagner
You can thank John Romero for catching the Vixen in action

You are right, great pictures of the vixen John
Old 06-08-2015, 04:56 PM
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More great photos from John Romero taken at First in Flight

My favorite
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Old 06-08-2015, 04:59 PM
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More from John

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Old 07-14-2015, 06:34 PM
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Marc S. just started a Vixen build thread on this link http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/rc-j...l#post12070172 take a look
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Here some pictures of the Marc's Vixen

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Old 08-11-2015, 06:10 PM
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Hey Wagner
Do you have any photos of the production paint jobs yet?
Old 08-13-2015, 05:10 AM
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Originally Posted by RCISFUN
Hey Wagner
Do you have any photos of the production paint jobs yet?
Rich,

Not yet I am waiting for the customers decide in the color scheme, some Vixen are ready to paint next week, as soon as they are ready I will post pictures.
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Any updates on the paint schemes?
Old 09-30-2015, 07:15 PM
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First Vixen Video at Jet Power 2015

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A-ExSbCzJeQ
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This is the external take from the Vixen flight at Jet Power 2015. You can use the youtube setting button to select HD.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iTB2ksxbITE&feature=youtu.be
Old 11-08-2015, 11:26 PM
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One more Vixen color scheme, this week we will release some new customs ones


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Old 11-09-2015, 01:15 AM
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Nice work Wagner & Niki, having witnessed the paint on my demo Vixen and from many comments made at Jetpower 2015 the quality of the spray/paint work is uttery superb

Be good to see some new schemes as I'm working on my scheme for Vixen #2

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Those are the pictures of the Vixen new color schemes, only the picture of the USARCJETS Vixen is in the base color but I attached the drawings, I will post again when it is ready.

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Hi Wagner, Please check your inbox. Keith
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Originally Posted by myersflyers
Hi Wagner, Please check your inbox. Keith
Keith, please check your inbox
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Wagner, Thanks for the fast response. I sent you a reply. The red Vixen looks good, any pictures of it fully assembled? Keith

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