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Not happy with the bulging saddle tank when filling. Because I have the saddle tank fill first, once it's full and the main tank starts filling the inside curve of the saddle tank will pop out.

So remove paint and aluminum tape. And Hysol carbon strips to stiffen tank.

I could have switched fuel tank order but I want the front tank to drain first.

RE: Fei Bao Euro Fighter EF-2000 build thread *Lots of Pics!*
 

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P143AYRKeCw&feature=youtu.be[/youtube]

Here is another start and run video on diesel. I have included ecu settings as well.

RE: Fei Bao Euro Fighter EF-2000 build thread *Lots of Pics!*
 

Well, plugging away at the cockpit. Made seat from balsa.

RE: Fei Bao Euro Fighter EF-2000 build thread *Lots of Pics!*
 

After a bit of shaping on the profile of the seat. Used exacto blades and mini planes.

Next will be with sand paper and dremel.

RE: Fei Bao Euro Fighter EF-2000 build thread *Lots of Pics!*
 

Hi,

What is your problem with the rear tank ? If this one tends to flatten it's on the external face not the internal one !

Take care of the rear tank is very close to the turbine and aluminium tape is not sufficient for a long time......on mine i used some ceramic BVM peint and now there is no problem (white paint).

RE: Fei Bao Euro Fighter EF-2000 build thread *Lots of Pics!*
 

The problem with the rear tank is the inside curve, closest to turbine bulges out.
This doesn't happen when filling rear tank. Once rear tank is full and front tank starts to fill, then the rear tank starts to bulge.

These braces have helped but it still bulges. I will have to slow fill rate.

The rear of the tank has ceramic blanket under the tape. The rest of the tank is just aluminum tape. The previous 2 owners of this jet have run it like this without issue. I will keep an eye on it though.

On yours, do you fill rear tank first or front tank?

RE: Fei Bao Euro Fighter EF-2000 build thread *Lots of Pics!*
 

You need to fill the tanks from the front one so no problem but when draining too fast against the tanks the external part of the rear one deforms so I used a variable speed pump (i used a very high speed pump 3 liters/mn).

RE: Fei Bao Euro Fighter EF-2000 build thread *Lots of Pics!*
 

Got a light kit for Christmas so time to take it all apart again:D

Started working on wing tip lights. Cut off the existing bump. Made the clear piece from 1/4" acrylic. Drilled hole to insert LED. It's a neat effect because the light makes the entire piece glow. I think I will back the piece of acrylic with aliminum.

Sorry pics not working right now

RE: Fei Bao Euro Fighter EF-2000 build thread *Lots of Pics!*
 

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qHQEIEpSXc4&feature=youtu.be[/youtube]

Here is an overview video with my Airpower light kit installed.

[link=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qHQEIEpSXc4&feature=youtu.be]Link to video[/link]

RE: Fei Bao Euro Fighter EF-2000 build thread *Lots of Pics!*
 

Looking very good. Can't wait for the maiden video. Thanks.

RE: Fei Bao Euro Fighter EF-2000 build thread *Lots of Pics!*
 

Back from vacation and wrapped up light install. These three pics are of the plug for the light on the engine hatch. It's a deans mini plug.

RE: Fei Bao Euro Fighter EF-2000 build thread *Lots of Pics!*
 

Shot of the light system switch on the main panel so I won't have to remove cockpit for start ups.

Pic of the light controller on the main board.

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Close ups of the acrylic led covers/reflectors on rudder and top of engine hatch. In the video the top of engine hatch was installed but rudder was not.

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I don't know if it's my browser (Firefox) or what but I can't see the videos. There is just a big white space where the video should be...

RE: Fei Bao Euro Fighter EF-2000 build thread *Lots of Pics!*
 

Hey pepperpete. I had that same issue a few weeks ago. I posted a link to video above for you.

Cheers

RE: Fei Bao Euro Fighter EF-2000 build thread *Lots of Pics!*
 

Ah perfect thanks! Have you ever used the http://www.braincube-aero.com/ lighting systems? I just installed a set in my F-16 and I'm shocked at how bright they are. It's a bit mind blowing. The price is downright cheap for what you get but the components seem first rate. I took her out into direct sunlight and lights were 100 percent visible.

Please keep posting all of your info. This thread is a highlight!

RE: Fei Bao Euro Fighter EF-2000 build thread *Lots of Pics!*
 

Hey Pepper.

Thanks for the positive comments!

This is the first lighting system I have used/installed. I will take a look at the one you posted for my next project though! Looks slick.

RE: Fei Bao Euro Fighter EF-2000 build thread *Lots of Pics!*
 

Finished assembling my friends f18. Back to the euro. Patiently waiting to maiden.

I weighed it today. 34 lbs with fuel in UAT and no fuel.

I have a pilot in the mail from UK.

Will get back on working on cockpit.

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Pic of the finished seat. I won't add any more detail as pilot will cover it if I can ever find a pilot that will fit

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Out 2 weekend ago in the very cold weather. Three of us doing some taxi runs with all the new jets waiting for their maiden voyage

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Cockpit installed

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I used this one:

http://www.ebay.fr/itm/RAF-RC-FIGHTE...item3cd096686f


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Gilles

RE: Fei Bao Euro Fighter EF-2000 build thread *Lots of Pics!*
 

Hello Gilles. I purchased the blue angles version and its far too large.

RE: Fei Bao Euro Fighter EF-2000 build thread *Lots of Pics!*
 

The one on the Ebay link is perfect scale. You can see on the pictures.

RE: Fei Bao Euro Fighter EF-2000 build thread *Lots of Pics!*
 

Perfect. Thanks. I'll order it.