SKYMASTER F-15 ARF plus MAIDEN video!!
09-08-2006, 10:57 AM
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Hi Florent... DHL: $285 USD
The new hinging systems are great, and the gap sealing piece is a very good idea so you don't end up with a hole in your ailerons or flaps...
Michel
The new hinging systems are great, and the gap sealing piece is a very good idea so you don't end up with a hole in your ailerons or flaps...
Michel
10-19-2006, 05:48 AM
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RE: SKYMASTER F-15 ARF plus arrived!!
Hi guys!
The F-15 is almost ready to fly - I am currently working on a simple cockpit interior, as I will install the Skymaster F-15 cockpit when it is available.
In the meantime, here are some more pictures of the details and the plane.
Enjoy!
Thanks,
Tor
The F-15 is almost ready to fly - I am currently working on a simple cockpit interior, as I will install the Skymaster F-15 cockpit when it is available.
In the meantime, here are some more pictures of the details and the plane.
Enjoy!
Thanks,
Tor
10-20-2006, 02:36 PM
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Michel -
I am still waiting for the tank, the missiles and bombs and I am also hoping that the cockpit will be ready for sale soon as it looks fantastic!
I will be sure to let you know about the maiden!
Tor
I am still waiting for the tank, the missiles and bombs and I am also hoping that the cockpit will be ready for sale soon as it looks fantastic!
I will be sure to let you know about the maiden!
Tor
10-20-2006, 02:56 PM
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Nice! That one is on my short list. I will need to use my AMT 180. I am looking for my next plane. Can't decide on the 1/8 F-16 or an F-15. This one is very near the top.
10-20-2006, 03:24 PM
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Tor, I will look into your missiles and tank right away, they should have been send....
Randy, is your AMT 180 pushing 20lbs? If so the F-15 will fly awesome with it, and the F-16 will have a lot of extra power. I have my F-16 1/8 powered by a Jet Central Super Bee (14lbs) and it flys great, so 20lbs would really move this jet.
Here is a video of my F-16 with the Super Bee...
http://www.jetsrc.com/videos/F-16_18_JetsRC.wmv
Michel
Randy, is your AMT 180 pushing 20lbs? If so the F-15 will fly awesome with it, and the F-16 will have a lot of extra power. I have my F-16 1/8 powered by a Jet Central Super Bee (14lbs) and it flys great, so 20lbs would really move this jet.
Here is a video of my F-16 with the Super Bee...
http://www.jetsrc.com/videos/F-16_18_JetsRC.wmv
Michel
10-20-2006, 04:44 PM
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Michel -
great video of the F-16 - I still love that plane! Mine is in a sort of retirement now, but is fully airworthy and will fly again some day!
When you say that it will fly awesome with 20 lbs - are you sure 30 lbs (Simjet3000) won't be too much? Will this be a rocket or what?
I started it up outside my house the other day, and at full throttle, it is quite hard to hold back - she really wants to move!!!
Meanwhile, I enjoy my little Flanker!
Tor
great video of the F-16 - I still love that plane! Mine is in a sort of retirement now, but is fully airworthy and will fly again some day!
When you say that it will fly awesome with 20 lbs - are you sure 30 lbs (Simjet3000) won't be too much? Will this be a rocket or what?
I started it up outside my house the other day, and at full throttle, it is quite hard to hold back - she really wants to move!!!
Meanwhile, I enjoy my little Flanker!
Tor
10-20-2006, 07:10 PM
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Actually, about 21 lbs. It's been in my hot spot for about 4 yrs. It needs a new home.
After watching the 16 video, my decision just got harder. I have a friend who picked one up at Superman. Very nice.
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Tor, I will look into your missiles and tank right away, they should have been send....
Randy, is your AMT 180 pushing 20lbs? If so the F-15 will fly awesome with it, and the F-16 will have a lot of extra power. I have my F-16 1/8 powered by a Jet Central Super Bee (14lbs) and it flys great, so 20lbs would really move this jet.
Here is a video of my F-16 with the Super Bee...
http://www.jetsrc.com/videos/F-16_18_JetsRC.wmv
Michel
Tor, I will look into your missiles and tank right away, they should have been send....
Randy, is your AMT 180 pushing 20lbs? If so the F-15 will fly awesome with it, and the F-16 will have a lot of extra power. I have my F-16 1/8 powered by a Jet Central Super Bee (14lbs) and it flys great, so 20lbs would really move this jet.
Here is a video of my F-16 with the Super Bee...
http://www.jetsrc.com/videos/F-16_18_JetsRC.wmv
Michel
10-21-2006, 04:46 PM
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Hi Spain!
No, I will just use the underside of the bypass and have full access to the turbine.
The pilot is 1:10 scale and should fit nicely in the F-15!
http://www.centuryjet.com/webstore/c...TOKEN=74046368
Are you planning to buy the F-15?
Tor
No, I will just use the underside of the bypass and have full access to the turbine.
The pilot is 1:10 scale and should fit nicely in the F-15!
http://www.centuryjet.com/webstore/c...TOKEN=74046368
Are you planning to buy the F-15?
Tor
10-21-2006, 08:59 PM
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Shaun,
How much is your -15?
Beave
Shaun,
How much is your -15?
Beave
Hi,
It's $2190 for the airframe with installed cylinders. Everything else is extra. PM me and I'll answer any questions anyone has. That way, I won't be stinkin' up these fine peoples' thread
10-22-2006, 10:34 AM
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Michel -
great video of the F-16 - I still love that plane! Mine is in a sort of retirement now, but is fully airworthy and will fly again some day!
When you say that it will fly awesome with 20 lbs - are you sure 30 lbs (Simjet3000) won't be too much? Will this be a rocket or what?
I started it up outside my house the other day, and at full throttle, it is quite hard to hold back - she really wants to move!!!
Meanwhile, I enjoy my little Flanker!
Tor
Michel -
great video of the F-16 - I still love that plane! Mine is in a sort of retirement now, but is fully airworthy and will fly again some day!
When you say that it will fly awesome with 20 lbs - are you sure 30 lbs (Simjet3000) won't be too much? Will this be a rocket or what?
I started it up outside my house the other day, and at full throttle, it is quite hard to hold back - she really wants to move!!!
Meanwhile, I enjoy my little Flanker!
Tor
30lbs will be excelent for the F-15, and you might be looking at unlimited verticals for that jet.
Just don't fly full power all the time.Michel
10-22-2006, 10:36 AM
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After watching the 16 video, my decision just got harder. I have a friend who picked one up at Superman. Very nice.
After watching the 16 video, my decision just got harder. I have a friend who picked one up at Superman. Very nice.
It is one of the most fun jets I have flown.Michel
10-25-2006, 01:32 AM
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A small but important tip:
I had made a wooden tray for my batteries in the nose of my F-15, it was glued in with fibre reinforced epoxy. The inside of the nose section was washed with Lynol (thinner) before applying the glue. However, the nose section is molded very delicately and thin, and when you work with it, it tends to bend a little in and out in different areas. When going over my plane before a taxi and range check run, I took hold of the battery board and gave it a slight pull - and it came loose without using much power!
I therefore decided to glue it in (after washing the area again) with Zap-a-Dap-a-Goo, which adheres very good, but remains a little flexible and can absorb the movements of the material. I also glued in a blue foam bar over the batteries to keep them secured in case they should ever come loose.
Zap-a-Dap-a-Goo can easily be cut away with a sharp knife blade and enables you to remove the batteries for maintenance if neccesary.
I hope for a maiden on Saturday, if the weather is OK!!
Tor
I had made a wooden tray for my batteries in the nose of my F-15, it was glued in with fibre reinforced epoxy. The inside of the nose section was washed with Lynol (thinner) before applying the glue. However, the nose section is molded very delicately and thin, and when you work with it, it tends to bend a little in and out in different areas. When going over my plane before a taxi and range check run, I took hold of the battery board and gave it a slight pull - and it came loose without using much power!
I therefore decided to glue it in (after washing the area again) with Zap-a-Dap-a-Goo, which adheres very good, but remains a little flexible and can absorb the movements of the material. I also glued in a blue foam bar over the batteries to keep them secured in case they should ever come loose.
Zap-a-Dap-a-Goo can easily be cut away with a sharp knife blade and enables you to remove the batteries for maintenance if neccesary.
I hope for a maiden on Saturday, if the weather is OK!!
Tor
10-26-2006, 04:57 PM
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Hi Carlos....
Your plane is in final stage... when will you fly with it?
Um abraço de Portugal
João Matos
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Your plane is in final stage... when will you fly with it?
Um abraço de Portugal
João Matos
www.aerocarcontrol.com
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Hi Icepilot:
Do you will put bypass in your turbine???
Which scale is the pilot of Century???
Thanks and regards from Spain.
Hi Icepilot:
Do you will put bypass in your turbine???
Which scale is the pilot of Century???
Thanks and regards from Spain.
10-27-2006, 04:50 PM
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Thanks for the feedback Yellowaircraft. I have no excuse now I heard more are coming in...cudos to yellow on this bird. Anyone on the west cost flying one as I would love to see it in person!
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10-28-2006, 02:09 PM
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Hello Michel, Anton and everybody else!
Today, I maidened my F-15 - and it flew like a dream!! After range-checks and taxing tests, I lined her up on the runway, spooled up the Simjet 3000 and away she went!
The climbout was soft and powerful, and she only needed one click of left and one click of down trim to fly hands off...
The F-15 was everything you have been telling me - smooth, responsive and gave me a very confident feeling. I did most of the maneuvers in the book, and had the timer set for 7 minutes as I was uncertain about the flying time and consumption. I had unlimited vertical, and top speed was amazing, as well as the slow flying abilities - I did one high alpha pass which looked very cool. I also had a few very low passes, and I did not feel nervous about it! [8D]
The landing was one of my smoothest ever, even without using the flaps! I just love this plane already.
I flew on more trip, but as I had not made a mechanism to keep the nose wheel straight after retracting it, it got stuck and did not come out on finals. Even this was not a big problem - I sat her down and as soon as the nose touched the ground I applied full brakes and the only minor damage was a scratch under the nose, already fixed tonight!
Video here: http://www.av-art.no/filer/modellfly/
Enjoy!
Thanks!
Tor/Norway
Today, I maidened my F-15 - and it flew like a dream!!
After range-checks and taxing tests, I lined her up on the runway, spooled up the Simjet 3000 and away she went!The climbout was soft and powerful, and she only needed one click of left and one click of down trim to fly hands off...
The F-15 was everything you have been telling me - smooth, responsive and gave me a very confident feeling. I did most of the maneuvers in the book, and had the timer set for 7 minutes as I was uncertain about the flying time and consumption. I had unlimited vertical, and top speed was amazing, as well as the slow flying abilities - I did one high alpha pass which looked very cool. I also had a few very low passes, and I did not feel nervous about it! [8D]
The landing was one of my smoothest ever, even without using the flaps! I just love this plane already.
I flew on more trip, but as I had not made a mechanism to keep the nose wheel straight after retracting it, it got stuck and did not come out on finals. Even this was not a big problem - I sat her down and as soon as the nose touched the ground I applied full brakes and the only minor damage was a scratch under the nose, already fixed tonight!
Video here: http://www.av-art.no/filer/modellfly/
Enjoy!
Thanks!
Tor/Norway
10-28-2006, 03:30 PM
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Currently a Hawk and a Hornet. In the early stages of a 1:6 Tomcat too.
The Boomerang XL is the one I`m using nowadays. You see, the F-16 is cind of preserved for later use.
Don`t know when i can vistit a jet-meeting, but i miss it alot...[
]
I hope the Eagle will provide you tonns of great jet-joy from now on!
Have fun!
Gudmund
The Boomerang XL is the one I`m using nowadays. You see, the F-16 is cind of preserved for later use.
Don`t know when i can vistit a jet-meeting, but i miss it alot...[
]I hope the Eagle will provide you tonns of great jet-joy from now on!
Have fun!
Gudmund