Prop to DF conversion
 

I recently acquired a 90% complete Combat Models F-16N. It has a YS .61 RE. I do not find this setup very scale like at all. I will convert this thing to DF. I am wondering if anyone has any thoughts about what would be the best suited engine and fan to go with. I am not real familiar with the different breeds of fan's and DF engines.
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RE: Prop to DF conversion
 

From all accounts that I have read, The CBM F-16 should stay a prop. Although they state it is possible to upgrade to DF fan power, in reality it is not really suited for DF.

RE: Prop to DF conversion
 

I think it could be done, maybe with a Turbax1 and a .46. However, there would be alot of effort involved and many opportunities to make the thing way too heavy to fly or to leave it way too weak. If you are a scratch builder, you could consider it a 3-d plan to use as a start, but nowhere near a finished airplane. You'd need to consider structure, access panels, ducting, to name a few. Get one wrong and you've got a lemon.

I've allways thought the CBM would be a good starting point to "scratch" build an F-16 XL.

RE: Prop to DF conversion
 

Weight and strength would be the biggest obstacle. keep in mind that you would also need to completely fuel proof the inside of the jet considering it's all foam. I would personally fly it as a pusher and get used to the feel of it and while flying that build a Y/A F16. I've seen some of those kits go pretty cheap in the last little while :)

RE: Prop to DF conversion
 

Yes, You are all correct. After going over the plane last night and checking clearances & structural integrity I would be better off keeping it a prop. It currently has a pumped Rossi .68 2-stroke w/pipe turning a 10x7 prop. I think it will preform ok with that. Thanks for the input.
Cadflyer