Fly Eagle 1/6 scale F-16 Build Thread
 

Well guys my jet showed up today via DHL and as advertised only took 4 days from the day shipped to my door. I have lots of Pics and some video as long as I can upload them to start things out.
The boxes had no damage after inspecting it and the jet was very well packed all inside was costume designed for the jet.

Pics will be slow coming since they are all High Quality and can only load a few at a time.

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The two boxes one had the tail section and wing tanks, the larger one had nose, wings and all the other stuff.

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Just some more pics of packing and after box removal. I will up load the videos tonight!

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Looks Great !!!  Can't wait!  Is that the Aggressor theme.  What turbine are you using.

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Yelp aggressor and I am this! wish I had a mamouth but this will have to do!

Also I think I have the 1st set of wing stores FEJ makes for the 1/6 scale, I am super happy they make the MK 82:)

Im worried I will not be able to fly them on they jet due to weight, I need to see what a flyable wing stores weight is.

Also I will be doing a detailed weighing tonight as well.

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As far as the armament, all the guys i grew up with jets or warbirds w/ armament always told me. "never put it all on and fly, fly each ordnance item on the model seperately to see how it changes the flight characteristics, and then start doing combo's to see how it changes". This has served me well, as i've had a few models over the years that would fly with most of it, but when ALL of it was added, they became a handful!

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Yeah thats what Lowell told me as well and that is the plan :D thanks I will prob need to research on hard points but well see.

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More pics, just getting everything out of the wrapping for your enjoyment. Uploading these 1080P videos is taking awhile so I am working it.
Everyone needs to the meet the pilot as well, thats Matrix, the feline test pilot!

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I will layout all the hardware so you guys can see it as well.

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The paint looks good but I've always been partial to the Alaska scheme.

You are bringing it to Kentucky, of course? You've got almost two weeks between now and the event so there's more than enough time (I built a Eurosport in 32 hours - started Sat noon and finished it Sunday evening).

Regards,

Jim

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Nice cat...

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first video ever loaded so lets see how it goes :D

#1 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FIjrhFUqHi4

#2 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_veAj91hgfY

#3 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJvWWpG1RLs

WOOT WOOT HD Baby!!!!1080P straight from me to you!!!!! enjoy:D

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That is the plan well see how it goes still need a few items but I should have no problem getting the main stuff. I will work on the detailing after everything is complete.

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Looks Great! I am going to my builder's home tomorrow so will take some video. I hope you have something to haul it in it's looks bighttp://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/js/f...eeth_smile.gif Here are pics of me bringing my mig over to the builders, surprised it fit http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/js/f.../omg_smile.gif

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Nice fit on the Mig Wap!! It looks like it was made for it!!
Fender, Thomas is right. Just add one at a time. You will see how the drag builds quickly!
It looks great, Can't wait to see it at KJ. Everything else will ship tomorrow by the way. Good luck and see you there.

Lowell

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Yeah I got it covered Wap, I fit my 98 in 100cc Yak in my equinox so this should fit no problem. :D Movie quote " Thats a huge B@#@$!" hehe
Lowell Thanks for the update!

Starting my look over and just messing around :) Also be sure and go full screen it seems like youtube videos in HD look much better LARGE!!!

#4 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cYdW9FePmVI

#5 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vyUYkIeFn50

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Hey Fender
You going to KY Jets. If you want to ride up with me I could use a spotter.
George
nice looking 16. I was down your way this evening.

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Well I will already be in North Alabama for the forth, what day are you going up? I was going up toward the end of the week Prob Thursday.

Pics

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I am leaving early wed morning. I want to try and get to KY about 1-2pm so I can get checked in and drop the trailer.

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Yeah I might could shift to the right a little, maybe link up in B-ham or something. I will have to get back with you on that.

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Almost bed time

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inside and out :)

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another video is almost up, it takes awhile to upload and due to file limit I can only do 3 pics at a time [:-]
Deff need a light source low light is no good for pics and video [:@]

#6 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JKxUSNypYvM

#7 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ieDPJ0CdRMc

#8 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k0y7obEq4bk

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Bean,

Looking good amigo! The bomb is actually not a mk82, but a larger variant.http://www.fas.org/man/dod-101/sys/smart/jdam.htm
The 82's were commonly hung in 3's on a TER on stations 3 & 7 on the viper. (or singles if there's not enough stuff to blow up on that sortie)The giveaway is the size - a mk82 would appear shorter than your sidewinders. Really cool ordnance you got tho! Looking forward to meeting you in KY. Brawley "goose22" is a great resource here on RCU for all things Viper as he used to drive them.

Smitty

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looking great Mr President!! i cannot wait to see that in person!