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Old 01-13-2012, 08:41 PM
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Default RE: Skymaster ARF Plus 1:5 scale F-104G

Anton,

The plane looks fantastic! When will it be available for sale?
Old 01-15-2012, 06:35 AM
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Anton,

The plane looks fantastic! When will it be available for sale?



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Old 01-15-2012, 03:56 PM
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Default RE: Skymaster ARF Plus 1:5 scale F-104G

Dear Sir

Thank you for interest our F-104, I think the F-104 will be release on after FL Jets,

Best Regards

Anton
Old 01-15-2012, 07:59 PM
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Anton ... Did you do anything to the wing, apparently the Avonds kit has modified wings to make it fly really well, I think he might have used washout in the wing and perhaps modified the airfoil, anyway love to see how this one flies, I was toying with the Avonds kit but I will be looking at this one too for some good flight reports. I think it will be a great future project.
Old 01-15-2012, 08:25 PM
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Default RE: Skymaster ARF Plus 1:5 scale F-104G

Avonds kit has the scale wing area but the profile is thicker and a clark-y, that gives plenty of lift...

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Default RE: Skymaster ARF Plus 1:5 scale F-104G

Anton, Looks Great !!!!!!!
I can't wait



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Old 01-16-2012, 01:02 AM
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Default RE: Skymaster ARF Plus 1:5 scale F-104G

Awesome!
Old 01-16-2012, 05:57 AM
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Default RE: Skymaster ARF Plus 1:5 scale F-104G

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Anton ... Did you do anything to the wing, apparently the Avonds kit has modified wings to make it fly really well, I think he might have used washout in the wing and perhaps modified the airfoil, anyway love to see how this one flies, I was toying with the Avonds kit but I will be looking at this one too for some good flight reports. I think it will be a great future project.
Dear Sir

I flew the Avonds F-104 DF ten years ago, when i test flight this F-104 1/5 that much better than Avonds F-104, the wings of 1/5 F-104 also has the washout and the edge leading , so very easy to take off and landing, i was very imager the designed from Mr.Heinz Werner Behrens (Germany), who spent over 7 years and builded over 5 F-104. then sent the full scale plans to me for made this F-104, this is very great designed and contruction, we now wait the Likai 's scale LG, this will be best ARF F-104 in the RC Jet market, i even see,

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Default RE: Skymaster ARF Plus 1:5 scale F-104G

Thanks Anton, I will hold off on the avonds F104 and wait to see yours done. Remember Keep it light !!!! Thanks
Old 01-16-2012, 06:11 AM
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Default RE: Skymaster ARF Plus 1:5 scale F-104G

Hi, all

the cockpit detail for F-104 finished,

Best Regards

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Old 02-15-2012, 02:06 AM
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Default RE: Skymaster ARF Plus 1:5 scale F-104G

Hi,

The F104 LG is a work of art. Only to be seen in full size aviation. Makes me think about the Russian WJM winner....

Here are some pictures to enjoy. The usual hydrolic setup with a world first actuator....

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Old 02-17-2012, 12:02 AM
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Default RE: Skymaster ARF Plus 1:5 scale F-104G

Hi,all

here is F-104 retract Video:

http://www.skymasterjet.com/LGF104.wmv

Best Regards

Anton
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wow.....nice work anton!
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Default RE: Skymaster ARF Plus 1:5 scale F-104G

Nice!!
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Default RE: Skymaster ARF Plus 1:5 scale F-104G

Hi, all

today, i just test flight the F-104 first product with the Likai's scale LG, power by Rhino , very easy to fly, (sorry the scale gear doors not finish yet),

Video: http://youtu.be/YEpIirpvH04

Best Regards

Anton
Old 02-19-2012, 05:18 PM
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Default RE: Skymaster ARF Plus 1:5 scale F-104G

The damping rate of main gear seems be a little soft that causes unstable ground handling on roll-axis. A smaller damping-oil hole or higher viscosity damping-oil in the main dampers are needed.
Old 02-20-2012, 02:38 AM
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Hi,

A few jet pilots from Taiwan, who may become the owners of F-104 in future,came to zhouhai airport China by air.They witnessed the historic moment of Skymaster F-104

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Default RE: Skymaster ARF Plus 1:5 scale F-104G

Anton,

Congratulations! Can not wait to fly it next week at Florida.....

I suggest must order soon to get on waiting list....

Best regards,
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Default RE: Skymaster ARF Plus 1:5 scale F-104G

Great looking jet, well done Anton. Agreed with Likai, those dampers could do with being stiffer.
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Old 02-22-2012, 01:26 AM
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Hi, all

I just received the e-mail from the F-104 designer Germany guy, who very happy to see this F-104 nice maiden flight,

Dear Anton!

My very congratulation to you!!!
You did a perfect maiden flight with this amazing pretty airplane!

It looks really great: Start, flight and landing. Airborne she seems to be without any problems: All flaps, elevator and landing gear work well, Especially both landings were excellent!Also in flight she looks very stable on all axes.
The final and also the landing shows a very good stall characteristic.
Only the aileron may need a gyro. Than there is less work for the pilot.
But this property is common to all F104 that I have flown in my life!

I am very pleased with the entire Skymasterteam and with Mr. Likai on this successful launch of your F104 project! And it fills me with pride and joy, I could have to share your work a little.

With my very best regards

Heinz (from Germany)
Old 02-24-2012, 02:16 AM
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Hi, all

we just finished the gear doors and speed brake for F-104,

Best Regards

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Default RE: Skymaster ARF Plus 1:5 scale F-104G

Wow that looks great!
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Hi, all

thr second F-104 almost finish, we just installed the LG with gear doors. here are some pictures ...
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Old 03-15-2012, 06:14 AM
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Anxiously awaiting the release of this kit!😄
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Anxiously awaiting the release of this kit!😄
Hi,

Sorry for the delay, because we still have some scale details not finish yet, I will test fly the second F-104 all the month, so, i think the release date will be end of April or May,

Best Regards

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