It's coming! Skymaster F-18 1/6 on 2016
03-24-2017, 03:05 AM
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Kieth I doubt the gear will swing without hitting the doors if the tires get changed. You might be able to redo the outboard rear gear door hinges but they way they come stock the tires just clear them when moving.
The tires are the correct size but they are the incorrect shape with the sidewalls being to small. IMO this is needed to get the gear to clear the doors on the way up.
The leading edge fences are not even close to the correct size for scale. I gave Anton mine at FLjets since I didnt mount them yet so he can copy them. I took measurements from the full scale then trimmed down the stock ones ALLOT to get them right. So hopefully new kits will ship with the correct size.
03-24-2017, 08:38 AM
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Gun based on the chart on previous page the wheels are not correct, the tire on the E/F is 32 inches diameter and most importantly is width. Like We said before the shape of the tire is the problem which is making it look smaller. It's seems like a small thing but when scaled smaller a couple mm can change the look significantly. I reference the E/F numbers because they use the same gear for the C/D just changed the scale of the jet. It also sounds like the door scale or just the way the gear closing Is an issue with a correct tire. The hub is way past the side walls and the picture of Likai measuring the real gear on the website shows the more square shape tire with a hub that is flush with the side walls. Anyway it's just a model, I brought this up since I like the model and would like to build. I don't expect anything will change but wanted to try
It's still a nice model.
It's still a nice model.
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03-24-2017, 09:26 AM
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He is now running twin K210s in his.
If I was doing one all over again I would go with a single K210 or K260 when it comes out and if twins then twin K120s and I would not go with tail mounted engines. I did not like that set up and the mid mounted setup looks better to me.
Mine was set up heavy with animitronic pilots (6 servos and controller) moving tail hook and so on. It still weighed in at 57 lbs with twin K180s. You could get the weight down easy to closer to 50lbs with a K210 setup by the time you loose the extra ECU battery, UAT, Wiring ECU, second engine, and nose weight.
If I was doing one all over again I would go with a single K210 or K260 when it comes out and if twins then twin K120s and I would not go with tail mounted engines. I did not like that set up and the mid mounted setup looks better to me.
Mine was set up heavy with animitronic pilots (6 servos and controller) moving tail hook and so on. It still weighed in at 57 lbs with twin K180s. You could get the weight down easy to closer to 50lbs with a K210 setup by the time you loose the extra ECU battery, UAT, Wiring ECU, second engine, and nose weight.
03-28-2017, 01:16 PM
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Few questions for Anton:
- Is there plans to test the C/D rear engine mount version on one engine?
- Can the factory confirm the engine thrust angles on the rear mount version are correct as mounted in the airframe?
- I have a rear engine mount airframe, do you have a retrofit kit mount for twin mid mount or single turbine mount if I buy the pipes?
- Is there plans to test the C/D rear engine mount version on one engine?
- Can the factory confirm the engine thrust angles on the rear mount version are correct as mounted in the airframe?
- I have a rear engine mount airframe, do you have a retrofit kit mount for twin mid mount or single turbine mount if I buy the pipes?
03-28-2017, 01:21 PM
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03-29-2017, 06:45 AM
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Hi,
We didn’t test the single engine installation at tail,
You need to add washer and adjust angle at your side.
You can buy another thrust pipe,and convert to single engine in the middle of fuselage,
We didn’t test the single engine installation at tail,
You need to add washer and adjust angle at your side.
You can buy another thrust pipe,and convert to single engine in the middle of fuselage,
03-29-2017, 07:24 AM
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03-29-2017, 07:28 AM
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Thx for your quick reply Anton, I am looking forward to receiving my new F-18C as it looks like a wonderful project but there are still some concerns.
I read the assembly manual and it states nothing about the recommended engine thrust line. My thoughts are you would want a few degree toe in to offset the gyroscopic effect of a single engine. I agree that on our end we can shim the engines to match but the important thing here is what does the factory reccomend for proper engine thrust line in degrees?
Also will you initiate a series of test flights to check single engine operation, ideally take off on 2 engines and shut one down and test flying stability.
Skymaster has developed a beautiful airframe and has decided to implement rear engine installation, I would hope that the company with the great reputation it has would be willing to perform the due diligence needed to ensure the model is stable under this condition before distribution of the model.
This is a high end model with large dollar investment, I would think your customers would appreciate this testing and further updating the manual of the recommended findings.
Thx
I read the assembly manual and it states nothing about the recommended engine thrust line. My thoughts are you would want a few degree toe in to offset the gyroscopic effect of a single engine. I agree that on our end we can shim the engines to match but the important thing here is what does the factory reccomend for proper engine thrust line in degrees?
Also will you initiate a series of test flights to check single engine operation, ideally take off on 2 engines and shut one down and test flying stability.
Skymaster has developed a beautiful airframe and has decided to implement rear engine installation, I would hope that the company with the great reputation it has would be willing to perform the due diligence needed to ensure the model is stable under this condition before distribution of the model.
This is a high end model with large dollar investment, I would think your customers would appreciate this testing and further updating the manual of the recommended findings.
Thx
03-29-2017, 12:35 PM
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Thx for your quick reply Anton, I am looking forward to receiving my new F-18C as it looks like a wonderful project but there are still some concerns.
I read the assembly manual and it states nothing about the recommended engine thrust line. My thoughts are you would want a few degree toe in to offset the gyroscopic effect of a single engine. I agree that on our end we can shim the engines to match but the important thing here is what does the factory reccomend for proper engine thrust line in degrees?
Also will you initiate a series of test flights to check single engine operation, ideally take off on 2 engines and shut one down and test flying stability.
Skymaster has developed a beautiful airframe and has decided to implement rear engine installation, I would hope that the company with the great reputation it has would be willing to perform the due diligence needed to ensure the model is stable under this condition before distribution of the model.
This is a high end model with large dollar investment, I would think your customers would appreciate this testing and further updating the manual of the recommended findings.
Thx
I read the assembly manual and it states nothing about the recommended engine thrust line. My thoughts are you would want a few degree toe in to offset the gyroscopic effect of a single engine. I agree that on our end we can shim the engines to match but the important thing here is what does the factory reccomend for proper engine thrust line in degrees?
Also will you initiate a series of test flights to check single engine operation, ideally take off on 2 engines and shut one down and test flying stability.
Skymaster has developed a beautiful airframe and has decided to implement rear engine installation, I would hope that the company with the great reputation it has would be willing to perform the due diligence needed to ensure the model is stable under this condition before distribution of the model.
This is a high end model with large dollar investment, I would think your customers would appreciate this testing and further updating the manual of the recommended findings.
Thx
Well said. I wish testing was done then mine would still be here. from what I am hearing they plan on doing testing now.
Last edited by gunradd; 03-29-2017 at 01:01 PM.
03-29-2017, 06:10 PM
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Congratulations to Michel's F-18f 1/6 maiden ,
Hi Anton, today I did the maiden of the new F-18F 1:6.
I must say this jet is simply amazing, very good prescience in the air and incredibly stable to fly.
For power I use two Jet Central Cheetah turbines which produce enough power to have huge verticals.
Landings where very easy and stable also.
This is an absolute winner Anton. Congrats on a great jet.
Here is a video of the maiden day.
https://youtu.be/oo2hId9ULkk
Best regards,
Michel Durand
JETSRC.com
Hi Anton, today I did the maiden of the new F-18F 1:6.
I must say this jet is simply amazing, very good prescience in the air and incredibly stable to fly.
For power I use two Jet Central Cheetah turbines which produce enough power to have huge verticals.
Landings where very easy and stable also.
This is an absolute winner Anton. Congrats on a great jet.
Here is a video of the maiden day.
https://youtu.be/oo2hId9ULkk
Best regards,
Michel Durand
JETSRC.com
Last edited by pilot tw; 03-29-2017 at 06:46 PM.
03-29-2017, 06:46 PM
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Last edited by pilot tw; 03-29-2017 at 06:48 PM.
03-30-2017, 08:12 AM
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Landing where really easy to handle.
I logged 3 amazing flights yesterday on the maiden and all went well.
On my setup, engines are mid mounted with pipes, I am using two Jet Central Cheetahs which give amazing verticals.
04-07-2017, 08:38 PM
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Kind of disappointed that there is no response to my questions, was hoping Skymaster would stand behind their product....
Thx for your quick reply Anton, I am looking forward to receiving my new F-18C as it looks like a wonderful project but there are still some concerns.
I read the assembly manual and it states nothing about the recommended engine thrust line. My thoughts are you would want a few degree toe in to offset the gyroscopic effect of a single engine. I agree that on our end we can shim the engines to match but the important thing here is what does the factory reccomend for proper engine thrust line in degrees?
Also will you initiate a series of test flights to check single engine operation, ideally take off on 2 engines and shut one down and test flying stability.
Skymaster has developed a beautiful airframe and has decided to implement rear engine installation, I would hope that the company with the great reputation it has would be willing to perform the due diligence needed to ensure the model is stable under this condition before distribution of the model.
This is a high end model with large dollar investment, I would think your customers would appreciate this testing and further updating the manual of the recommended findings.
Thx
I read the assembly manual and it states nothing about the recommended engine thrust line. My thoughts are you would want a few degree toe in to offset the gyroscopic effect of a single engine. I agree that on our end we can shim the engines to match but the important thing here is what does the factory reccomend for proper engine thrust line in degrees?
Also will you initiate a series of test flights to check single engine operation, ideally take off on 2 engines and shut one down and test flying stability.
Skymaster has developed a beautiful airframe and has decided to implement rear engine installation, I would hope that the company with the great reputation it has would be willing to perform the due diligence needed to ensure the model is stable under this condition before distribution of the model.
This is a high end model with large dollar investment, I would think your customers would appreciate this testing and further updating the manual of the recommended findings.
Thx
04-08-2017, 06:25 PM
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04-08-2017, 07:35 PM
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Congratulations to Michel's F-18f 1/6 maiden ,
Hi Anton, today I did the maiden of the new F-18F 1:6.
I must say this jet is simply amazing, very good prescience in the air and incredibly stable to fly.
For power I use two Jet Central Cheetah turbines which produce enough power to have huge verticals.
Landings where very easy and stable also.
This is an absolute winner Anton. Congrats on a great jet.
Here is a video of the maiden day.
https://youtu.be/oo2hId9ULkk
Best regards,
Michel Durand
JETSRC.com
Hi Anton, today I did the maiden of the new F-18F 1:6.
I must say this jet is simply amazing, very good prescience in the air and incredibly stable to fly.
For power I use two Jet Central Cheetah turbines which produce enough power to have huge verticals.
Landings where very easy and stable also.
This is an absolute winner Anton. Congrats on a great jet.
Here is a video of the maiden day.
https://youtu.be/oo2hId9ULkk
Best regards,
Michel Durand
JETSRC.com
04-11-2017, 05:46 PM
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after discussed Likai that we will test fly the one turbine fly the F-18 again soon, I plan fly back Taiwan on end of April , we will see the one turbine fly with the Likai;s designed twin turbines in the tail ,. Thank you for attention .,
04-11-2017, 06:50 PM
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Thank you Anton for your diligence on this, it definitely shows us that Skymaster is behind their products and customers.