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Forum: RC Jets
12-31-2021, 06:17 AM
Replies: 577
Views: 121,607
Posted By Kevin_W

Yup, I was surprised that mine was that light...

Yup, I was surprised that mine was that light too. I do have the full cockpit installed, but I don’t have pilot figures in it, so that might be some of the weight savings. I also did not do any flite...
Forum: RC Jets
12-30-2021, 10:14 PM
Replies: 577
Views: 121,607
Posted By Kevin_W

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Forum: RC Jets
12-19-2021, 08:00 AM
Replies: 577
Views: 121,607
Posted By Kevin_W

I used the Skymaster pipe and mounted it upside...

I used the Skymaster pipe and mounted it upside down. The thrust angle appears to match the full scale pretty closely, and I haven’t experienced any pitch changes with throttle.
Forum: RC Jets
12-21-2018, 10:18 AM
Replies: 577
Views: 121,607
Posted By Kevin_W

Dan, I use a UP valve on mine and have not had...

Dan,
I use a UP valve on mine and have not had any problems with the brakes.

When you say they are locking up, do you mean that they are locking up while braking (during roll out, after landing),...
Forum: RC Jets
12-20-2018, 09:04 AM
Replies: 577
Views: 121,607
Posted By Kevin_W

Yes, I installed all three air tanks above the...

Yes, I installed all three air tanks above the pipe.
I also went with three separate air systems, one each for the gear, brakes, and doors. This worked out very well because on my third flight an...
Forum: RC Jets
10-17-2018, 08:41 AM
Replies: 577
Views: 121,607
Posted By Kevin_W

As Buck said, the battery holders are made by Ron...

As Buck said, the battery holders are made by Ron Schwarzkopf, RSMP. They are simple little 3D printed holders that the A-123 packs fit in perfectly, and are held in place by a single velcro strap....
Forum: RC Jets
10-17-2018, 08:33 AM
Replies: 577
Views: 121,607
Posted By Kevin_W

Yep, I got three flights on it during the Greater...

Yep, I got three flights on it during the Greater Southwest Jet Rally about a month ago. It felt perfect.
Forum: RC Jets
10-16-2018, 01:44 PM
Replies: 577
Views: 121,607
Posted By Kevin_W

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vb...

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_2508_88b41cf81676d605a53285c72f6c56e439ceb2c1.jpg
Jetcat P180RX, fuel pump, ECU on the right side.

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Forum: RC Jets
10-16-2018, 01:31 PM
Replies: 577
Views: 121,607
Posted By Kevin_W

More pics: ...

More pics:

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_2511_4829d84beb2a2f011e7811eba0de3d74d1d97d40.jpg
Switch and 3 air fill valves in front of center fuel tank. UAT...
Forum: RC Jets
10-16-2018, 01:24 PM
Replies: 577
Views: 121,607
Posted By Kevin_W

Here you go: ...

Here you go:
https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_2452_f3dad247c924dc80e7592dbc9c8f2c42696a61d4.jpg
Battery tray, top

...
Forum: RC Jets
09-11-2018, 06:27 AM
Replies: 577
Views: 121,607
Posted By Kevin_W

Kevin, Ozie is correct, the front well (at...

Kevin,
Ozie is correct, the front well (at least on the short nose F4) is shorter than the rear well. I made my front missiles 1/2" shorter than the rear ones, although I had to shorten mine in the...
Forum: RC Jets
09-10-2018, 04:17 PM
Replies: 577
Views: 121,607
Posted By Kevin_W

As Buck said, Ron Schwarzkopf makes them. The...

As Buck said, Ron Schwarzkopf makes them. The nose cones, center fin section, and rear fin section are all 3d printed. The body sections are cardboard tubes (like Estes rockets), and the fins are...
Forum: RC Jets
09-10-2018, 01:36 PM
Replies: 577
Views: 121,607
Posted By Kevin_W

Yes, P-180 RX

Yes, P-180 RX
Forum: RC Jets
09-10-2018, 11:06 AM
Replies: 577
Views: 121,607
Posted By Kevin_W

A few more: ...

A few more:

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vbulletin/1036x689/f2485013_27444ebe691a1bee0b8529fe63ecc50a53fb2352.jpg...
Forum: RC Jets
09-10-2018, 11:05 AM
Replies: 577
Views: 121,607
Posted By Kevin_W

I finally maidened my Phantom last week in Waco....

I finally maidened my Phantom last week in Waco. I spent most of the day Wednesday trying to figure out why the left tank was filling (and draining) slower than the right tank. After rebuilding my...
Forum: RC Jets
09-03-2018, 11:45 AM
Replies: 577
Views: 121,607
Posted By Kevin_W

Nope, P180 RXI

Nope, P180 RXI
Forum: RC Jets
09-03-2018, 07:14 AM
Replies: 577
Views: 121,607
Posted By Kevin_W

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vb...

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_2465_f37ffaa7de223b0c38d61f2024da8b5a30c0fdb5.jpg...
Forum: RC Jets
08-24-2018, 03:23 PM
Replies: 577
Views: 121,607
Posted By Kevin_W

Jeff, Thank you. That's just what I needed, and...

Jeff,
Thank you. That's just what I needed, and that is the same tank I have too.
I am working hard to get mine ready for an event in a week and a half. I still have to install about 150 yards of...
Forum: RC Jets
08-17-2018, 06:37 PM
Replies: 577
Views: 121,607
Posted By Kevin_W

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vb...

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_2413_d6ef3c072250736c3f80a8e411a3e3be7d87be6d.jpg...
Forum: RC Jets
08-15-2018, 12:08 PM
Replies: 577
Views: 121,607
Posted By Kevin_W

How much for the Tam pipe?

How much for the Tam pipe?
Forum: RC Jets
08-14-2018, 08:22 PM
Replies: 577
Views: 121,607
Posted By Kevin_W

I don't have a drawing, but it is pretty simple....

I don't have a drawing, but it is pretty simple. It is 90 degrees, the arm on the cylinder side is 3/4" (center of pivot hole to center of ball link hole), the arm on the door side is 1" (center of...
Forum: RC Jets
08-14-2018, 08:05 PM
Replies: 577
Views: 121,607
Posted By Kevin_W

The spring is what Skymaster put on it at the...

The spring is what Skymaster put on it at the factory. It feels pretty damned strong though, If it doesn't hold the door closed I will have to come up with a different method to actuate the door...
Forum: RC Jets
08-14-2018, 06:36 PM
Replies: 577
Views: 121,607
Posted By Kevin_W

Tom, I will take credit for the inner door...

Tom,
I will take credit for the inner door rigging. Originally the air cylinder was mounted to the plywood block and directly to the door, but that was pulling the door more sideways than it was...
Forum: RC Jets
08-14-2018, 06:34 PM
Replies: 577
Views: 121,607
Posted By Kevin_W

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vb...

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_2410_d8a26fc11c791b04c10ea162063a8684bd3cc5b5.jpg
Forum: RC Jets
08-14-2018, 06:33 PM
Replies: 577
Views: 121,607
Posted By Kevin_W

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vb...

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_2409_2086d6a0c51f5d9d378d8619806b5d884c15c93b.jpghttps://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_2408_a1...
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