Hey Kaon,

The way I do my hinges is that I cut a slot in the aileron where higes are supposed to be, the slot has to be wide enough for the head of the hinge to fit with a bit of free space for the adesive to spread in to, then I apply adeshive to the hole and wet the end of the hinge with adhesive and insert the hinge far enough for the end of the pivot point to be flush with the edge of the aileron. Make sure the other end is pependicular to the aileron edge. Once it is cured, I apply adhesive to the hole in the wing and wet the other other end of the hinge with adhesive and insert in to the wing, I push the aileron in to get the right throw and also to line it up with the wing tip. One key step that you have to do is to apply KY jelly to the hinge pivot area to prevent the adhesive to go in and create a mess.

Hope that helps, if you need more info, the following link will give you more details http://www.robart.com/how_to/hinge_points.aspx

Reagrds.
Mike

can some one tell me the paint colour codes for both the orange and the grey on the tiger meet 1/8 f16, mine came with a few little marks that i want to get touched up before getting a layer of clear put over it but no one can match the colours

Wessa02 you can contact james with Fly eagle jets and he can send you some touch up paint out. He has did this for others. Hope this helps.

Hi Joe, or anyone with an F16, I need a little more help please on my F16 ADV.
She is progressing well and I have now turned my attention to the dreaded pneumatics.
Attached a pic of port brake disc. Firstly the disc seems to be seized on the axle, secondly the aluminium disc has no brake lining material attached to it.
Am I correct in thinking that a) the disc should move along the axle when air is applied to the system and b) the disc should have brake material attached to it?
Also, the wheel was not holding air, after dismantling I found that the o ring had been fitted incorrectly and had been squashed at one point, anyone know of a supplier of such things please?

Gary.

Gary,

You might want to contact James at their USA office. His contact information is on the FEJ website. He has been good in the past about answering questions and sending replacements for problem parts.

My brakes look different than yours. Yours look like they may take a large o-ring to sit in a grove around the circumference of the hub. Mine is an early standard F-16 and is equipped with Airpower wheels & brakes. They are the disc type shown on FEJ's website and the 33mm. brakes shown on Airpower's website.

http://www.flyeaglejet.com/f16%20Accessories.html
http://www.airpowernet.com/twe3/prod...products_id=27

Also here are the Airpower wheel seals if James isn't able to send you some. My main wheels are 76 mm.
http://www.airpowernet.com/twe3/index.php?cPath=12_38

Joe

Gary,

I believe I have that setup on my F-16 (not advanced). The way it works is the sir would push up the o-ring and contact the wheel to stop it. The main disk will not rotate, it is fine. if you have air leak around the tire, then use some heavy silicon grease on the interface of the tire and the wheel and tighten the screws in x-pattern, pump it up and retighten if required to stop the leak.

Regards,
Mike

Mav,

That won't be for a while. I have a tentative buyer for my Wren SS. The flying season is just about over here. I'll probably wait until spring before buying the replacement engine.

Joe

Thanks guys,

Mike, the brakes are also leaking, presumably from the o ring/bellows. If I needed to change or check the bellows I can't see any way of removing them because that outer disc is fixed solid.
I see what you mean about the rubber bellows expanding into the wheel though. I would expect the rubber to wear out fast!
Do you mean use silicon on the wheels instead of an o ring?

Joe, thanks for links etc.

Regards to you both,
Gary.

What Mike is saying is that it appears you do not have bellows/disc type brakes. They look like the o-ring type, similar to BVM.

Hi Gary,

I would use the silicon between the interface of the tire rubber and the wheel frame where the tire edges are sandwiched. I am sure if I understand what you mean about the brakes leaking? Is it leaking around the nipple or somewhere else?

Regards,

Mike

You got it Joe, that's the baby, never seen that system before, just gotta find the leaks now.
Mike, I suspect the brake bellows may be damaged but now know what I am looking for it's gonna be a lot easier.
Thanks again guys, much appreciated,
Gary.

Hi Guys

Is anyone using the Flyeagle .2 exhaust tube instead of the .1 that comes with the kit. I have been told by the jet guys to put the .2 in as the .1's are crap but flyeagle rekon that its too heavy. Im going to be running a rabbit turbine or somthing similar in thrust

also the valves that are operated by the servos to control the gear, doors, breaks,   can you stop them from leaking? I thought it read it on here that some managed to do it but cant find it

Cheers

Wes

it's a fairly easy fix, toss them in the trash and get UP valves

Hey madmodelman, i had the same problem with the same type of brakes on my Tam F-16, seems the o-rings had perished as i had taken over a year to get it together, bought some new ones and fitted them with a little silicon grease, works fine now. i had to buy 20, but an 10p each at least i'll have spares!!

Rich.

Thanks for that Rich, I don't suppose for one minute they are the same design as FE. Where did you get them from?
Gary.

Got them from Polxmax;

http://www.polymax.co.uk/acatalog/NB...9_-_BS395.html

the ones i have are the BS313 size, i measured the grove on mine at 4.8mm which is 3/16, and the diameter and bought the 3/16 section rings (which are actually 5.33mm wide) they sealed perfectly, and work ok, could do with the next size up in diameter really as the breaking force is not enough,

Rich.

Hi.
My name is Young.
I recieved FlyEagle F-16 1/8 Advance Two months ago.
and almost finish.
I will post some pic this forum .
If somebody has questions or technicaly advice talk to me.

I'm in the proces of putting my 1/8 F16 advance together and notice now that the mains have 3 cylinders, whats the third centre one doing, wonder what the chances of upgrading mine to one of those would be, i'd prefer the white retracts

lozza

Hi.
that 3rd Cylinder is Lock and UnLock process.
I'm using EV5U at gear door and retract.
and one more use EV2U valve to that cylinder.

I found the manual for this randing gear at same company 1:5 1/2 scale F-16 manual...[8D]

http://www.flyeaglejet.com/F161.6adv...20Manuals.html

hello,
i just got my FEJ F16 1/8 and i want to know if someone use as tailerons and flaps in place of ailerons , i cannot find the setting on the building instructions.
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You need to read this thread, it is all covered.

Hi.

I finished Elevator and Rudder.
and test fit Engine setting.

I warry about over weight the P-120SE...

YoungMoon you are fast!...also i noticed you must like the F16's!..i count three in our workshop allready

F16 1/8 ADVANCED VERSION

Ok to try and clear this up, does he mean regrind the flat on the spindle ( indicated by Black line) which will force the drag link up (indicated by Red line) keeping it locked straight, if this is the case have you guys done it on the cylinder side of the spindle where theirs two grub screws, or the drag link side which has one larger grub screw.

Also i see the mains now have three cylinders third acting as a lock any guys had problems with the two cylinder set up.

Cheers in advance

lozza

Glad you asked that Laurie, I'm in the same boat at the moment!
Gary.