Byron F-16 build thread
08-17-2019, 03:04 PM
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Upon unpacking the kit I found this nasty old yellow deteriorated foam all over everything. It was a mess and difficult to clean off. It required a solvent to remove and you may be aware that solvent on anything other than the fiberglass just wont work and I didn't even want to stress the fiberglass that much so I just really used soap and water and elbow grease, but what a mess.
Is there anyone out there from this era? What the heck was that yellow foam for??? I have to assume it was padding for around the fuel tank they intended on you using for mounting inside the model. 25 years later its a big mess.
RP
Is there anyone out there from this era? What the heck was that yellow foam for??? I have to assume it was padding for around the fuel tank they intended on you using for mounting inside the model. 25 years later its a big mess.
RP
thanks
Jp6
08-19-2019, 08:57 AM
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Many of us are lurkers and love these threads even if we dont say much. For lots of us this is nostalgia and we do enjoy it. Please do update the thread. Dont let lack of responses make you think we arent interested. I just usually dont have time to post much but I do enjoy looking and following.
08-19-2019, 11:45 AM
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Okay,
Then here is a tease. A couple of highly controversial build notes that generated a lot of discussion:
1- No econocoat, Base Coat Clear coat directly over foam.
2-Full flying rudder
3-All original Byrojet hardware including spool valve and fuel tank.
There were some really harsh and negative discussions regarding the above, but I really didn't care. It's what I wanted and what I built. Feel free to comment...
RP
Ok
Then here is a tease. A couple of highly controversial build notes that generated a lot of discussion:
1- No econocoat, Base Coat Clear coat directly over foam.
2-Full flying rudder
3-All original Byrojet hardware including spool valve and fuel tank.
There were some really harsh and negative discussions regarding the above, but I really didn't care. It's what I wanted and what I built. Feel free to comment...
RP
Ok
08-19-2019, 12:24 PM
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Hi RickP. Awesome build and great looking model. I have one worry - your all flying rudder. I fly a Jodel 1050 fullsize and it has almost no fixed vertical fin (stabiliser) with an all flying rudder. We find that directional stability is low and it is easy to fly with sideslip. Also, on take off, the aircraft points where the rudder is pointing and it is easy to get into a yaw pio*. So my advice would be to try and not use the rudder till at a safe height and then apply small amounts of rudder to be able to see its effects. I expect it will be OK, but urge caution. *Pilot induced oscilation
08-22-2019, 01:15 PM
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Here are a few pics of mine, older build, still holding up though. Had a pancaked landing in tall grass so it popped its forward formers and messed up the glass up front. That’s basically all that happened to it. Was flown on a Rossi 81 and I was there when it was flown last. Just not enough power, overheated and lost altitude. The missiles and tanks did not fly, just for display.
Was planning an EDF conversion or small turbine but other stuff got in the way.
Best set of luck on your maiden Rick, looks awesome as a Thunderbird!
Was planning an EDF conversion or small turbine but other stuff got in the way.
Best set of luck on your maiden Rick, looks awesome as a Thunderbird!
