Thats hot jim , how did you tint the canopy . Good luck on your maiden i would love to know what you yhink after the flight . What throws worked for you .  Ian

Looks really nice. These things are spreading like wildfire.

jim can you post some photos of your layout and how you did your pilot floor ?

The pilot is just sitting there right now, I'll post pics this weekend of the layout.

The canopy tint is 8 parts clear 1 part black base and one part gold candy. Just your basic base coat - clear coat. Sprayed on the inside after a good scuff with a scotch-bright pad.

Jim

Hey Guys,

Maiden flight went well today. Very nice flying aircraft and a joy to land.

My plane with a full UAT is 26lbs and I was very careful to not add any unnecessary weight.

The P-80se has good power but is a bit quiet. (a jet should roar) But very stingy on fuel. Could easily get 9 min. flights.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=goCmdAFfyy0

Jim

Very nice..first flight for me next weekend..

Hi Jim

Gorgeous color scheme - one of the best ones!

Cheers,
Zivo

Guys,
All of my control throws are as per plans (high rate) exept the rudder needed a bit more.

Have any of you noticed how squirrely the ground handeling is on take off roll?

Now Iwant the bigger Viper!!!!!
bigger fun.....

Hey Guys,

Anybody have a manual in a PDF file for the viper 2m they can share????? Seemed to misplace my CD..Thanks

I'll be happy to email it to you. Drop me an email with your address and I'll send it over.

Vin.

Hi,

we have a holiday in China, the John can not reply to you as soon,

here is manual for Viper 2M :

http://www.skymasterjet.com/XVJ1.pdf

Best regards

Anton

Thank you Anton.

Hi

Has anybody flown the 2m viperjet on a standard P80 ?

Many thanks

James

James - I'm flying the Viper 2M with a P70, which has slightly less thrust (17.3) than the old P80. It flies fine, and I can fly around quite nicely and scale like at half throttle.
However, my takeoff roll is no doubt a little longer, and I do not have tremendous vertical performance. If you are OK with that, the standard P80 will work just fine.

Bob

Thanks Bob, much appreciated.


Kind regards

James

Ali I know you had a P80SE in yours and you have stated the lighter the better. So I ordered and recieved the painted in the mold version and will try to keep it as light as possible. If you were to build one today what turbine would you install? I am debating between the Merlin 90, Rabbit, Cheetah or the P80SE and would like your input.

Also do you still have any stickers in stock?

Ihave A wren 120 in mine... solves all problems... great takeoff from grassand verticals are GOOD!!!
it is not a heavy turbine and balance was achieved without adding any lead in the front!

I love the P-80 set up. its so reliable and so quiet and so fuel efficient. That being said I am just about to take a VJ2m home tonight and start building it for a Merlin 90. I am really tempted to go for a super light weight set up on this one and see how/ if it changes the way this jet flies ( I am thinking no gear doors, no cockpits, new GBRJET tailpipe) but then again I love the ket as it is so might just try it with the Merlin, or even the Kingtech. Decisions, decisions.
2m Sticker sets sold out just before the holidays. I will email my sticker man to see if I can get some more made up for next week.
Regards Al

Thanks for the reply. If I am not mistaken the Merlin 90 should be 1 pound lighter than the P80se or the Kingtech. The price of the Kingtech is tempting but the weight is my number one concern. Does anyone else have any thoughts on the turbine selection?

My maiden here>>> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XZxXyAmuY7I
a 120 is awsome off of grass!!!!
+ Ilove the T-45 scheme... very visible from any angle...

Guys, sorry for post this here, but need to know if some of you have got your kit after 12 weeks of placing the order?
Thanks

MY kit took 12 weeks before i got a tracking number, It was worth the wait!




Alan

My viper is going to be here next week . Now a big question on the turbine. I am going with jet central because support is here in Mexico but still dont know if going with the rabbit or the cheetah. People here in Mexico have flown it with the Cheetah but most of them fly @8000ASL and i fly @ sea level but in grass. Is it better keep it light? or is it better more power? Suggestions will be welcome.

Thanks a lot,

Vic

hello fury
i am in the ordering process and i have access to both rabbit and cheetah
i have had pleasure of seeing it fly on both engines
remember cheetah is just a small amount lighter and way more powerful
if it is all asphalt and light keep it light rabbit is perfect good vertical
if you know you will be traveling and not knowing other conditions go with cheetah
i thnk that is my plan
i have two rabbits and one cheetah
i might order another cheetah it is also a perfect size motor for other projects in my mind

thanks g