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Old 06-14-2011 | 06:19 PM
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Default RE: Fej feedback?

The most likely reason you aren't getting much feedback on this plane is that it has just been released. I was one of the very first to pre-order one back in the middle of December, and it took till the end of April for it to arrive. It is the non-honeycomb version (the honeycomb version was just announced, so I don't think anyone has that one yet). Overall, it is impressive.
The fiberglass work is very nice, with rivets and scale details molded in. The bulkheads have carbon fiber laminated on each side and are very strong. The glue used appears to be epoxy, it is not the usual hot-melt type of adhesive found on Chinese arfs.
The landing gear are impressive, and are positive locking even without air. It is the latest design as is being used on the 1/5.5 F-16, and those are holding up well, from what I hear. The hinging is solid, and the push-pull linkages for the rudder and horizontals is robust and slop free. The only real complaint I have is the cockpit. It is kind of cheesy, and does not match the quality of the rest of the plane. I will be scratchbuilding a replacement.
I am about half-way through installing my gear (using a Rhino), and have found no problems at all in build quality. I am hoping to have it ready to go in a few weeks, so I will know more then. (waiting for an order from Dreamworks )


Jack