Phase 3 EF-16 ARF
12-10-2008, 08:44 PM
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Phase 3 EF-16 ARF
These are pics of my Phase 3 EF-16 . It's using stock ESC & Motor, 2 Hi-Tech HS-55 micro servos, and the Spektrum AR6100 receiver. I hand painted it with a water based, high gloss latex. I thought it came out pretty good. Very easy to build. Going to cover the bottom with a clear chassis protector, install Rare Earth Magnets to hold the canopy in place(it comes with a sliding lock witout a spring), and add chrome striping to the bottom so I have a better chance of not crashing...not saying I won't but it's a better chance not to anyway! Let me know what you think and any other pointers will help!
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12-11-2008, 02:02 PM
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RE: Phase 3 EF-16 ARF
Yes that is a water based latex that I picked up from a local hardware store here. Took a couple coats, but worth the effort! Thanks for the compliment!
12-16-2008, 01:47 AM
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RE: Phase 3 EF-16 ARF
Hi All,
You might check these Screw Mounts and Cheater Hole Support out if you like being able to service the motor compartment of your P3 F-16.
http://www.rcuniverse.com/magazine/N...roduct_id=3429
http://morganmill.com/RC/rc-site-10-7-08_024.htm
Cheers!
Gary
You might check these Screw Mounts and Cheater Hole Support out if you like being able to service the motor compartment of your P3 F-16.
http://www.rcuniverse.com/magazine/N...roduct_id=3429
http://morganmill.com/RC/rc-site-10-7-08_024.htm
Cheers!
Gary
12-19-2008, 12:54 PM
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RE: Phase 3 EF-16 ARF
no I haven't flown it yet, weather has been very uncooperative, I'm going to get a seasoned pilot to test flight it for me and trim it out, That way I don't have a repeat of the first F-16 I owned
12-26-2008, 02:40 PM
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RE: Phase 3 EF-16 ARF
DUmp the stock ESC and go to Don's RC and get a 40 or 60 amp pentium. I would not run that stock ESC on anything except a cheap foamy 3D plane. All my buddys have replaced them.. It gets hot even at 18 amps on a Stiffy...
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RE: Phase 3 EF-16 ARF
I finished mine last weekend and have put about 10 sucesfull flights on it so far... really a pretty cool jet...
I went for something similar to the Alaska Air Defense squadron:
I went for something similar to the Alaska Air Defense squadron:
01-06-2009, 08:52 PM
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I read alot of threads, but mostly I flew one at winnamac last year with the stock motor and stock controller. It was quite hot after a 3S flight, and really hot after a conservative 4S . I switched to a Dons wicked motor, so I had to switch 41 amps at 540 watts on a 4S.
I just dont trust the controller. I have it on a 3s Stiffy with a 400 on it and it gets too hot for my comfort at 18 amps.
I suppose you will be ok if you run everything stock on a 3S likely in all fairness.
I just dont trust the controller. I have it on a 3s Stiffy with a 400 on it and it gets too hot for my comfort at 18 amps.
I suppose you will be ok if you run everything stock on a 3S likely in all fairness.
01-14-2009, 04:44 PM
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RE: Phase 3 EF-16 ARF
okay i just ordered this bird last night. Im looking for a gear set to install fixed as i like the more "scale" look and the takeoff and landings. Any Idea ive found a few but im not sure if there the right size. Lemme know thanks!!
here's one i found???
[link=http://rc-castle.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=116&products_id=463]Landing gear posibly for phase 3 f-16?[/link]
here's one i found???
[link=http://rc-castle.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=116&products_id=463]Landing gear posibly for phase 3 f-16?[/link]
01-16-2009, 05:18 PM
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RE: Phase 3 EF-16 ARF
Just got mine in the mail today!! Man i cant wait to get this thing in the air!! Ill post pics as the build goes!! Someone please give me some ideas on putting a fixed gear on this bird!!
01-16-2009, 07:14 PM
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RE: Phase 3 EF-16 ARF
Sorry, no idea about gear. I totalled mine btw! turns out trees are no good for these things...but i had about 20 great flights before that happened. oh, and i already got my replacement kit for it! so back to old drawing board!
01-19-2009, 02:12 PM
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RE: Phase 3 EF-16 ARF
Just maidened my f-16 today and all i can say is WOW
This is now my favorite bird!! Im running sto esc, fan unit, motor, with HS-55 servos and a AR6100,eflight 20c 1800 mah lipo and dx6i Tx. Flew 3 or 4 2-3 min cruise flights with no heating in either the esc or lipo. Great plane plenty of go fast and easily built. I give it a ten!!
This is now my favorite bird!! Im running sto esc, fan unit, motor, with HS-55 servos and a AR6100,eflight 20c 1800 mah lipo and dx6i Tx. Flew 3 or 4 2-3 min cruise flights with no heating in either the esc or lipo. Great plane plenty of go fast and easily built. I give it a ten!!