This will be my build thread for the Fei Bao Rafale distributed by RC Jet Models.

In this build thread I will attempt to cover the building sequence and the modifications that I made during the assembly of this great model. Before starting the build I did quite a bit of research here on RCU by others who have built and flow the FB Rafale. In my research I discovered that there might be a need for adding extra hinges to the Elevons, so that will be covered. Additionally as no manual exists from the factory I used my builder’s discretion and have made some other changes in hopes that the Factory will adapt for future production models. I also offered to help Wagner of RC Jet Models produce a manual for this model and it is currently in the works, I hope to have the first draft complete within the month.

I starting working on this model a few months ago for a couple of evenings a week and have been photo documenting my work as I proceeded. I am not a speedster when it comes to building, I like to think about things and then draw them up in CAD and full scale drawings exist for parts that I created.

Drawings will include rudder servo installation, new elevon servo mounts and servo positioning options (I’m not a fan of servo covers with blisters), canard servo brace, steering servo/battery tray, ECU Mounting tray, receiver mounting tray, fuel tank trays and air tank mounting trays, balancing fixture and equipment tray layout with graphic overlays.

I realize that every builder has there own unique way of installing the equipment into their model, and I have gleaned allot of information reading the various RCU threads.
There are many thoughts and methods shared on these threads that are absolutely fantastic and I usually end up saying to myself why didn’t I think of that!
I’ll start off with photos of the completed model and then start posting my build sequence, once again this will be the "Fei Bao Rafale Build Thread"