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10-28-2009, 09:57 AM
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Mav, what's kickin', Baby... Vampire, what country makes or made this puppy? I know the guy on RCU who has that name but that could also be the name of his jet; he designed a jet. You may know him, he's the SimJet USA owner, Kerry Sterner (last name misspelled), I bought my Nexus from him. Anyways, post a photo of that puppy, please.
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What about a Vampire??
I note this jet rarely gets a mention or does any manufacturer make one. Am I missing something?
Mav
What about a Vampire??
I note this jet rarely gets a mention or does any manufacturer make one. Am I missing something?
Mav
I had a picture on my computer already so I am attaching it here. I'm 99.9% sure it is a Vampire.
I have been in contact with Kerry Sterner... He produces plans in your choice of scale however he prefers to be contacted by his business E-Mail and has never responded to me when I send him mail to that address... Just a comment there...
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Hey Guys,
I know I am really new to r/c jets. But I have been lurking in this part of the forum for a long while now. I am a big fan of FEJ and am told that Santa is going to be good to me this year.
That said, I like the T-38 idea, because I like the NASA scheme. However, I agree with CDB-RAE that an F-5 would be an easier sell and has more paint schemes available. Also, why restrict new aircraft to military? Why not offer something like a Lear 45?
As for prop driven, I am a big warbird nut. But do have to agree with a lot of what has been said here, that nail has been beaten on the head. I know there are not a lot of guys with turboprops out there, but I was thinking seeing a King Air would bee really cool. Or a C-130 would be even better.
Just my thoughts on the matter. Though I know as a total noob, my opinion does not have a lot of weight to it.
Eric
Hey Guys,
I know I am really new to r/c jets. But I have been lurking in this part of the forum for a long while now. I am a big fan of FEJ and am told that Santa is going to be good to me this year.
That said, I like the T-38 idea, because I like the NASA scheme. However, I agree with CDB-RAE that an F-5 would be an easier sell and has more paint schemes available. Also, why restrict new aircraft to military? Why not offer something like a Lear 45?
As for prop driven, I am a big warbird nut. But do have to agree with a lot of what has been said here, that nail has been beaten on the head. I know there are not a lot of guys with turboprops out there, but I was thinking seeing a King Air would bee really cool. Or a C-130 would be even better.
Just my thoughts on the matter. Though I know as a total noob, my opinion does not have a lot of weight to it.
Eric
10-28-2009, 10:05 AM
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How did you guess? lol, anyway, your enthusiasim for FEJ is very addictive. I should put my grievances aside and come back home. They are really putting out some cool stuff and I hate sitting in the sidelines watching all the excitement.
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Andy, what's goin' down, Baby... U R 2 funny. You must have seen my videos [img][/img]Thank you, Sir...
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Mr DJ, for some reason when I read your post it was in the voice of Isaac Hayes (Chef from Southpark). I'm sorry, I couldn't help myself.
Mr DJ, for some reason when I read your post it was in the voice of Isaac Hayes (Chef from Southpark). I'm sorry, I couldn't help myself.
How did you guess? lol, anyway, your enthusiasim for FEJ is very addictive. I should put my grievances aside and come back home. They are really putting out some cool stuff and I hate sitting in the sidelines watching all the excitement.
Andy
10-28-2009, 10:14 AM
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ORIGINAL: CDB-RAE
hello
my 2 c F-5 is a lot better than T-38 a lot more paint scheme available
MIG-17 almost none in arf; should fly like the 15 and lot paint scheme
MIG-21 of course
and for the warbird the only one and the best hawker TEMPEST very nice in flight and u can fit any engines without pb
thanks
hello
my 2 c F-5 is a lot better than T-38 a lot more paint scheme available
MIG-17 almost none in arf; should fly like the 15 and lot paint scheme
MIG-21 of course
and for the warbird the only one and the best hawker TEMPEST very nice in flight and u can fit any engines without pb
thanks
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RE: FEJ Where We're Goin' Tomorrow
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Hope this works, first time posting an pic.
But here is a decent representation of the F-5
Hope this works, first time posting an pic.
But here is a decent representation of the F-5
- That photo is freakin' huge - how did you do that, and
- I need my butt kicked, I know what a freakin' F-5 is/was; I spent 20 freakin' years in Air Force back when the F-5 was still alive. Man, I must be gettin' older than the norm. It was either that plane or the T-38 Talon that the Air Force Thunderbirds were flying when four of them crashed at Nellis AFB NV. I was stationed there at that time. After that, they moved to the current F-16s.
Thanks for the photo.
10-28-2009, 12:38 PM
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Mr DJ,
How about a 1/6th scale Hawker Hunter.
Sign me up now if you can get that on the list.
I ran a poll a few months ago with really positive responses.
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_89...anchor/tm.htm#
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Paul
Paul
What was the end result of that? I'm not into polls; someone did a poll a while back and the Tornado won so FEJ built it and no one is buying it. There's nothing like a live Lobbyist workin' the House for you.
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Mr DJ,
How about a 1/6th scale Hawker Hunter.
Sign me up now if you can get that on the list.
I ran a poll a few months ago with really positive responses.
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_89...anchor/tm.htm#
Regards
Paul
Paul
What was the end result of that? I'm not into polls; someone did a poll a while back and the Tornado won so FEJ built it and no one is buying it. There's nothing like a live Lobbyist workin' the House for you.
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Not sure what you mean by the question - end result. The poll got about 100 votes, and the issue of the Hunter being ignored as an all-time classic jet that is hardly ever modelled seems to surface every so often. I believe that there is a large market for a moderately sized version done well with the latest all-molded technology, with the over-whelming preference from the poll for one at 1/6th scale. I had PM'd Anton at SM, and he had a few questions, but I did not get any confirmation as to whether he was considering including it in the SM line for the future.
The real aircraft was exported all round the world as the UK's most successful post-WWII fighter, and is a classic equally as valuable as the F-86 and MIG-15, and deserves to be available in model form.
Given the large number built and the number of users around the world, there is no shortage of colorful schemes to choose from.
Please see if you can push this one forward, although I can understand the reservations after the Tornado, although that aircraft is an order of magnitude more complex due to the wing sweep mechanism, so I can understand the slow selling issue.
Thanks
Paul
10-28-2009, 12:56 PM
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Please see if you can push this one forward, although I can understand the reservations after the Tornado, although that aircraft is an order of magnitude more complex due to the wing sweep mechanism, so I can understand the slow selling issue.
Go on FEJ, prove me wrong and put a proper video of the Tornado on your website that shows the take-off, landing and wing sweep. People might actually start buying them if there is proof that they work.
10-28-2009, 01:16 PM
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Go on FEJ, prove me wrong and put a proper video of the Tornado on your website that shows the take-off, landing and wing sweep. People might actually start buying them if there is proof that they work.
Please see if you can push this one forward, although I can understand the reservations after the Tornado, although that aircraft is an order of magnitude more complex due to the wing sweep mechanism, so I can understand the slow selling issue.
Go on FEJ, prove me wrong and put a proper video of the Tornado on your website that shows the take-off, landing and wing sweep. People might actually start buying them if there is proof that they work.
But the hunter would be simply awesome in a 28lb size
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hello
if u go to http://wp.scn.ru/en/news u will find lot of scheme i think than more than 30 countries were or still flying the F-5
thanks
if u go to http://wp.scn.ru/en/news u will find lot of scheme i think than more than 30 countries were or still flying the F-5
thanks
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ORIGINAL: JSF-TC
Mr DJ,
Not sure what you mean by the question - end result. The poll got about 100 votes, and the issue of the Hunter being ignored as an all-time classic jet that is hardly ever modelled seems to surface every so often. I believe that there is a large market for a moderately sized version done well with the latest all-molded technology, with the over-whelming preference from the poll for one at 1/6th scale. I had PM'd Anton at SM, and he had a few questions, but I did not get any confirmation as to whether he was considering including it in the SM line for the future.
The real aircraft was exported all round the world as the UK's most successful post-WWII fighter, and is a classic equally as valuable as the F-86 and MIG-15, and deserves to be available in model form.
Given the large number built and the number of users around the world, there is no shortage of colorful schemes to choose from.
Please see if you can push this one forward, although I can understand the reservations after the Tornado, although that aircraft is an order of magnitude more complex due to the wing sweep mechanism, so I can understand the slow selling issue.
Thanks
Paul
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ORIGINAL: JSF-TC
Mr DJ,
How about a 1/6th scale Hawker Hunter.
Sign me up now if you can get that on the list.
I ran a poll a few months ago with really positive responses.
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_89...anchor/tm.htm#
Regards
Paul
Paul
What was the end result of that? I'm not into polls; someone did a poll a while back and the Tornado won so FEJ built it and no one is buying it. There's nothing like a live Lobbyist workin' the House for you.
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ORIGINAL: JSF-TC
Mr DJ,
How about a 1/6th scale Hawker Hunter.
Sign me up now if you can get that on the list.
I ran a poll a few months ago with really positive responses.
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_89...anchor/tm.htm#
Regards
Paul
Paul
What was the end result of that? I'm not into polls; someone did a poll a while back and the Tornado won so FEJ built it and no one is buying it. There's nothing like a live Lobbyist workin' the House for you.
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Mr DJ
"FEJ Rep" - evoJet 160, AMT 450, Nexus, Bee, YA, TBM, Global Jet Club. FEJ A-10/F-4/14/15/16/18/T-33/Liberty/Mig-29/Draken
Not sure what you mean by the question - end result. The poll got about 100 votes, and the issue of the Hunter being ignored as an all-time classic jet that is hardly ever modelled seems to surface every so often. I believe that there is a large market for a moderately sized version done well with the latest all-molded technology, with the over-whelming preference from the poll for one at 1/6th scale. I had PM'd Anton at SM, and he had a few questions, but I did not get any confirmation as to whether he was considering including it in the SM line for the future.
The real aircraft was exported all round the world as the UK's most successful post-WWII fighter, and is a classic equally as valuable as the F-86 and MIG-15, and deserves to be available in model form.
Given the large number built and the number of users around the world, there is no shortage of colorful schemes to choose from.
Please see if you can push this one forward, although I can understand the reservations after the Tornado, although that aircraft is an order of magnitude more complex due to the wing sweep mechanism, so I can understand the slow selling issue.
Thanks
Paul
Paul
I looked up the Hunter, it is a nice lookin’ bird, I will push it. What size where you lookin’ at?
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Gents and Ladies: The purpose of this thread ismerely to inform you of what FEJ is releasing soon and from me, since I have a lot of pull, to push certain models that YOU, the potential customer would like tofly – that’s it! Oh and maybe have some fun while doing it.
This civil thread is not to air your heartburn(s) with FEJ, please. I’m asking you for a Gentleman’s Agreement on this. If you wish to ask questions or express your concerns directly to FEJ, please go to their Web and use the contact us info provided. Thank you kindly. Respectfully, Mr DJ
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Hey Mr DJ:
What's shaking? Been quite a while since we met at EL house. Personally I think the sizes FEJ offers right now are fine. I don't see the big deal with having a 1/5.5 scale F-16 and a 1/6 scale F-18. If most of the issues are ironed out and the F-16 has an option that comes with leading edge slats, i believe it would be a great ticket item since it would be the only only in direct compitition with the netherlands kit. I like the F-18 as well, and if all holds up well, u could be counting me on both kits. I've been disappointed twice (building ARFS) so this time I want a kit that would enable me build myself.
What's shaking? Been quite a while since we met at EL house. Personally I think the sizes FEJ offers right now are fine. I don't see the big deal with having a 1/5.5 scale F-16 and a 1/6 scale F-18. If most of the issues are ironed out and the F-16 has an option that comes with leading edge slats, i believe it would be a great ticket item since it would be the only only in direct compitition with the netherlands kit. I like the F-18 as well, and if all holds up well, u could be counting me on both kits. I've been disappointed twice (building ARFS) so this time I want a kit that would enable me build myself.
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Hey Mr DJ:
What's shaking? Been quite a while since we met at EL house. Personally I think the sizes FEJ offers right now are fine. I don't see the big deal with having a 1/5.5 scale F-16 and a 1/6 scale F-18. If most of the issues are ironed out and the F-16 has an option that comes with leading edge slats, i believe it would be a great ticket item since it would be the only only in direct compitition with the netherlands kit. I like the F-18 as well, and if all holds up well, u could be counting me on both kits. I've been disappointed twice (building ARFS) so this time I want a kit that would enable me build myself.
Hey Mr DJ:
What's shaking? Been quite a while since we met at EL house. Personally I think the sizes FEJ offers right now are fine. I don't see the big deal with having a 1/5.5 scale F-16 and a 1/6 scale F-18. If most of the issues are ironed out and the F-16 has an option that comes with leading edge slats, i believe it would be a great ticket item since it would be the only only in direct compitition with the netherlands kit. I like the F-18 as well, and if all holds up well, u could be counting me on both kits. I've been disappointed twice (building ARFS) so this time I want a kit that would enable me build myself.
Fiifiward, what’s up, Baby… Now you have me at the advantage, for I don’t have a clue who you are – a name may help.
I think we do have another bird coming out with leading edge slats; James and I were discussing that over dinner not long ago, but that could have been for the large F-18. You know I’m an old man and some times I forget to take my Ginko, along with my Tylenol, Excedrin, Advil, oh, and some Aspirin 
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Hi
I would like to see a good size SR 71 from FEJ! Had the large F-15, and has just ordered th F-4 Phantom
Christian
Hi
I would like to see a good size SR 71 from FEJ! Had the large F-15, and has just ordered th F-4 Phantom
Christian
Christian, my Man, what up Baby… U have instantly become my best friend . We talked about this about a year ago; that is one difficult puppy to build. Have you checked out the Sled? I’m sure you have as we all have; what a masterpiece. Due to its size, shipping, etc., the idea died. But that was then. Let me try again. What size would you be interested in?
. We talked about this about a year ago; that is one difficult puppy to build. Have you checked out the Sled? I’m sure you have as we all have; what a masterpiece. Due to its size, shipping, etc., the idea died. But that was then. Let me try again. What size would you be interested in?
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Hi Mr DJ
It must be big! twin 160`s would be perfect. about 4 metres in length? I had the Jetwelt F-104 Starfighter, 3,4 metres long, no problem to transport in my Skoda Octavia, because the fuselage was in three pieces. I only had to make it in two for transport though.
Christian
It must be big! twin 160`s would be perfect. about 4 metres in length? I had the Jetwelt F-104 Starfighter, 3,4 metres long, no problem to transport in my Skoda Octavia, because the fuselage was in three pieces. I only had to make it in two for transport though.
Christian
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ORIGINAL: Bob Toilet
Hi
I would like to see a good size SR 71 from FEJ! Had the large F-15, and has just ordered th F-4 Phantom
Christian
Hi
I would like to see a good size SR 71 from FEJ! Had the large F-15, and has just ordered th F-4 Phantom
Christian
Christian, my Man, what up Baby… U have instantly become my best friend [img][/img]. We talked about this about a year ago; that is one difficult puppy to build. Have you checked out the Sled? I’m sure you have as we all have; what a masterpiece. Due to its size, shipping, etc., the idea died. But that was then. Let me try again. What size would you be interested in?
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Hey Mr DJ:
What's shaking? Been quite a while since we met at EL house. Personally I think the sizes FEJ offers right now are fine. I don't see the big deal with having a 1/5.5 scale F-16 and a 1/6 scale F-18. If most of the issues are ironed out and the F-16 has an option that comes with leading edge slats, i believe it would be a great ticket item since it would be the only only in direct compitition with the netherlands kit. I like the F-18 as well, and if all holds up well, u could be counting me on both kits. I've been disappointed twice (building ARFS) so this time I want a kit that would enable me build myself.
Hey Mr DJ:
What's shaking? Been quite a while since we met at EL house. Personally I think the sizes FEJ offers right now are fine. I don't see the big deal with having a 1/5.5 scale F-16 and a 1/6 scale F-18. If most of the issues are ironed out and the F-16 has an option that comes with leading edge slats, i believe it would be a great ticket item since it would be the only only in direct compitition with the netherlands kit. I like the F-18 as well, and if all holds up well, u could be counting me on both kits. I've been disappointed twice (building ARFS) so this time I want a kit that would enable me build myself.
Fiifiward, what’s up, Baby… Now you have me at the advantage, for I don’t have a clue who you are – a name may help.
I think we do have another bird coming out with leading edge slats; James and I were discussing that over dinner not long ago, but that could have been for the large F-18. You know I’m an old man and some times I forget to take my Ginko, along with my Tylenol, Excedrin, Advil, oh, and some Aspirin [img][/img]
If you recall, you met a brother at Eddie's house for his 30 annivarsary.
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Bob I hear where you coming from but lets be realistic, how many people can afford to purchase a sled that large and put two 160 size turbines in it?
I think that FEJ have a plethora of large models now and need to concentrate on the smaller sizes. Firstly fix the ones released already and secondly trying to lure the first timers with the smaller cheaper models.
If you FEJ can provide a good first time experience for a new jet modeller than they will get repeat business when the customer wants to upgrade.
I personally can't see them selling more than 20 - 30 big F18s just due to the fact that customers will need a truck to move it. Not exactly a sunday flier. My two cents.
I think that FEJ have a plethora of large models now and need to concentrate on the smaller sizes. Firstly fix the ones released already and secondly trying to lure the first timers with the smaller cheaper models.
If you FEJ can provide a good first time experience for a new jet modeller than they will get repeat business when the customer wants to upgrade.
I personally can't see them selling more than 20 - 30 big F18s just due to the fact that customers will need a truck to move it. Not exactly a sunday flier. My two cents.
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Their s a nee for the P-60 P-70 size Jet, They will fit into a car... their are a bunch of them around they don't burn a lot of fuel. cost less to outfit.
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Hi molo_30
I think a lot of people can afford it, to the FEJ prices. BVM is still in business, with his prices!!! The Kingcat is 4895 USD go fly, that is 1000USD more than the GIANT F-18 from FEJ! Yes you can say that BVM is superior etc. (and i agree), but FEJ is getting better and better.
Christian
I think a lot of people can afford it, to the FEJ prices. BVM is still in business, with his prices!!! The Kingcat is 4895 USD go fly, that is 1000USD more than the GIANT F-18 from FEJ! Yes you can say that BVM is superior etc. (and i agree), but FEJ is getting better and better.
Christian
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Bob I hear where you coming from but lets be realistic, how many people can afford to purchase a sled that large and put two 160 size turbines in it?
I think that FEJ have a plethora of large models now and need to concentrate on the smaller sizes. Firstly fix the ones released already and secondly trying to lure the first timers with the smaller cheaper models.
If you FEJ can provide a good first time experience for a new jet modeller than they will get repeat business when the customer wants to upgrade.
I personally can't see them selling more than 20 - 30 big F18s just due to the fact that customers will need a truck to move it. Not exactly a sunday flier. My two cents.
Bob I hear where you coming from but lets be realistic, how many people can afford to purchase a sled that large and put two 160 size turbines in it?
I think that FEJ have a plethora of large models now and need to concentrate on the smaller sizes. Firstly fix the ones released already and secondly trying to lure the first timers with the smaller cheaper models.
If you FEJ can provide a good first time experience for a new jet modeller than they will get repeat business when the customer wants to upgrade.
I personally can't see them selling more than 20 - 30 big F18s just due to the fact that customers will need a truck to move it. Not exactly a sunday flier. My two cents.