Century Jet Model F-18E Super Hornet
 

Hello all.
I am currently looking for a new project.
Have you any experience with the F-18E Super Hornet jet Century?
What is the quality of the kit, the landing gear, etc. ...
Some pictures are also well come ! [8D]
Thank you in advance for your answers
Cheers
Nick

Ps excuse me for my English, but usually I speak French

RE: Century Jet Model F-18E Super Hornet
 

Lewis "The General" Patton is the one you want to speak with on anything related to the Century Jet Models F-18E. He goes by the RCU username Jeteye.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sCPKEYwZ00Y&NR=1

RE: Century Jet Model F-18E Super Hornet
 

Couple of gear photos.

RE: Century Jet Model F-18E Super Hornet
 

Thanks a lot for this informations !
Looks great for this time.
Will search some pictures of the kit.
Nick

RE: Century Jet Model F-18E Super Hornet
 

A much better quality video can be seen here...
http://rcairgallery.com/pages/video.php?type=0


Look for the title Jets Over Heartland, Lewis Patton, F-18

RE: Century Jet Model F-18E Super Hornet
 

Hello Nick,

sent you pm !

I have a F-18 F from CJM. Let me know what info you need (maybe in German)

Jens

RE: Century Jet Model F-18E Super Hornet
 

Countryboy, do you own one ?

It seems that their F-18 gear is the best in terms of geometry.

RE: Century Jet Model F-18E Super Hornet
 

I don't personally own one, but I have been up close to this airframe both in kit form and built. While it may not be as refined as some kits on the market, it does build into a nice F-18. While the old kit versions were a little on the heavy side, CJM have managed to be more selective in the layup process and shaved a considerable amount of weight out of the all composite airframe. The gear are very robust and the several times that I had seen Lewis fly, I don't recall any gear problems or tipping on landing. As a single, you would not want any less than 45 lbs. thrust to really make it perform.

RE: Century Jet Model F-18E Super Hornet
 

Hi Nici

Just want to remind you, I had once the CJM F-18, partly finished, I sold
the model to Meinrad (my friend with the F-15 and F-16; remember Eolo?)
this due to other projects.

With my little support, the model is now almost ready for painting.

In case you like some personel statements to the kit, just contact me.....
you have my number. :-)

See you hopefully at the Swiss Masters in October in Emmen


BRG
Edgar

RE: Century Jet Model F-18E Super Hornet
 

Hi Edgar
Thanks, i wasn't remember that you had one F-18 !!!!
You tell me that at Eolo this year is true.
Certainly i'm comming to Swiss Masters, with my Hawk i'dont wont to miss this !
Regards
Nico