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Forum: RC Jets
02-25-2023, 07:58 AM
Replies: 576
Views: 120,792
Posted By F16Jeff

Nice video

Thank you Johnathan for the videos. Gaining many tips for my build. Appreciate all you are doing. I saw David at the field last weekend and he spoke highly about you.

Best regards,

Jeff
Forum: RC Jets
02-24-2023, 04:54 PM
Replies: 576
Views: 120,792
Posted By F16Jeff

interested if you decide to sell it.

interested if you decide to sell it.
Forum: RC Jets
08-06-2022, 12:47 PM
Replies: 576
Views: 120,792
Posted By F16Jeff

Two F4e jets

Here are pics of my two F4e jets. Both Skymasters, one is 1/9.5 scale and the other is 1/7.75 scale. Going to finish the smaller one and then begin the larger one. ...
Forum: RC Jets
08-05-2022, 04:56 PM
Replies: 576
Views: 120,792
Posted By F16Jeff

i thought you would be sending it to him. I will...

i thought you would be sending it to him. I will watch his build and see how he accomplishes the canopies.
Also I reached out to the person for the air actuated nose strut. I am going to order one...
Forum: RC Jets
08-05-2022, 04:31 PM
Replies: 576
Views: 120,792
Posted By F16Jeff

Thank you David. Is your jet coming to you or...

Thank you David.
Is your jet coming to you or are you having someone build for you?
i am curious how you are going to do operational canopies.
Upon closer inspection, I found several pressure...
Forum: RC Jets
08-02-2022, 06:04 PM
Replies: 576
Views: 120,792
Posted By F16Jeff

Thunderbird F4e

Excited my F4e arrived and so far most seems to have survived the trip. Still going through and checking the hardware. One thing I noticed is it seems the ailerons and flaps have external control...
Forum: RC Jets
07-31-2022, 06:44 AM
Replies: 576
Views: 120,792
Posted By F16Jeff

A funny thing happened to me on Friday. My jet...

A funny thing happened to me on Friday. My jet arrived at LA customs on Wednesday and there had been no movement. After seeing it sit for another couple days, I called and spoke to an agent there. He...
Forum: RC Jets
07-31-2022, 06:23 AM
Replies: 576
Views: 120,792
Posted By F16Jeff

Some of the guys on here were trying to talk me...

Some of the guys on here were trying to talk me out of doing a twin as well. I have a 1/9.5 scale Extreme F4e that I am building as a single with a K142g4 in it. The turbines have gotten lighter,...
Forum: RC Jets
07-30-2022, 07:50 AM
Replies: 576
Views: 120,792
Posted By F16Jeff

Thank you, I will reach out to him.

Thank you, I will reach out to him.
Forum: RC Jets
07-30-2022, 07:42 AM
Replies: 576
Views: 120,792
Posted By F16Jeff

Do you have a link to the Matrixx air actuated...

Do you have a link to the Matrixx air actuated nose strut?
Forum: RC Jets
07-30-2022, 07:38 AM
Replies: 576
Views: 120,792
Posted By F16Jeff

I am curious about the air actuated nose strut....

I am curious about the air actuated nose strut. That will be nice for increasing angle of attack for take off. I want to figure out how to do operational canopies for mine.
Forum: RC Jets
07-30-2022, 07:12 AM
Replies: 576
Views: 120,792
Posted By F16Jeff

I ordered mine in January, glad to see yours is...

I ordered mine in January, glad to see yours is being done quicker. I did order some changes to mine. Mainly had to do with the paint shop getting the scheme closer to the real Thunderbirds.
i am...
Forum: RC Jets
07-30-2022, 07:00 AM
Replies: 576
Views: 120,792
Posted By F16Jeff

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vb...

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vbulletin/2000x1504/_20220516174958_3ccb60841179ab2000586594847edb3e37a62e77.jpg
Paint shop messed up the white step by the stab and had to repaint...
Forum: RC Jets
07-30-2022, 06:16 AM
Replies: 576
Views: 120,792
Posted By F16Jeff

Glad to see another F4 will be out here. Which...

Glad to see another F4 will be out here. Which scheme did you order? Mine is coming soon as well. It just cleared customs yesterday in Los Angeles. Should have it Monday or Tuesday.
I am designing a...
Forum: RC Jets
07-10-2022, 01:38 PM
Replies: 576
Views: 120,792
Posted By F16Jeff

Desert Fox, Congrats on the successful...

Desert Fox,

Congrats on the successful maiden. Looks fairly stable once the trims were adjusted. What broke on landing?

My F4e should be shipping soon. Factory is finishing final touches on...
Forum: RC Jets
03-27-2022, 06:45 AM
Replies: 576
Views: 120,792
Posted By F16Jeff

Servos for this jet?

Hi all,
I heard from John that my jet will head to piant shop in a couple weeks. Mya have it end of April or beginning of May.
My question is the servos. I use Savox servos and plan to use...
Forum: RC Jets
03-01-2022, 11:01 AM
Replies: 576
Views: 120,792
Posted By F16Jeff

I get my chutes from RC Jet Chutes. Currently...

I get my chutes from RC Jet Chutes. Currently getting a 20" chute for my 1/9.5 scale F4.e. This one would need around 25" diameter for scale. I plan to order one that size once my 1/7.5 F4e arrives.
Forum: RC Jets
01-25-2022, 07:34 AM
Replies: 576
Views: 120,792
Posted By F16Jeff

Hi Kevin, I decided to go back to my original...

Hi Kevin,
I decided to go back to my original twin build on the F4. Will add turbine telemetry to alert of a flame out. Several pilots at my filed are flying twins from Yaks, F18s, and F4s.
I...
Forum: RC Jets
01-19-2022, 01:28 PM
Replies: 576
Views: 120,792
Posted By F16Jeff

You sold me, I sent a change request to John at...

You sold me, I sent a change request to John at Skymaster. Going with the single 200 build which will also make adding smoke easier. I am currently building my 2nd 1/9.5 scale F4e with K142G4...
Forum: RC Jets
01-19-2022, 11:34 AM
Replies: 576
Views: 120,792
Posted By F16Jeff

Now you have me rethinking my decision. I was...

Now you have me rethinking my decision. I was thinking that the turbines being so close to centerline, a flameout of one would not be as significant as if they were spread further out.
i understand...
Forum: RC Jets
01-19-2022, 08:47 AM
Replies: 576
Views: 120,792
Posted By F16Jeff

Thank you for the info Dan, I will probably plan...

Thank you for the info Dan, I will probably plan on the K1204+ for the additional thrust. Of course they are heavier which will negate some gain.
Forum: RC Jets
01-19-2022, 08:13 AM
Replies: 576
Views: 120,792
Posted By F16Jeff

Dan, Did you mentikn not over powered, do you...

Dan,
Did you mentikn not over powered, do you feel that the 100s were underpowered or just right? I will not have ordinance but think of doing the wing tanks. Want to make sure plenty of power for...
Forum: RC Jets
01-19-2022, 07:32 AM
Replies: 576
Views: 120,792
Posted By F16Jeff

After speaking with John, it will probably be...

After speaking with John, it will probably be K102G4+ or may do K120g4+. The 120G4+ will have increased power, but additional weight and size.
The Airex air frame is around 800 grams lighter than...
Forum: RC Jets
01-18-2022, 09:52 PM
Replies: 576
Views: 120,792
Posted By F16Jeff

A big Thank You to Anton and John at Skymaster...

A big Thank You to Anton and John at Skymaster Jets for answering my questions about this jet. I will be joining this group with a 1/7.75 scale F4e Phantom in the Thunderbird scheme in 14 weeks or so...
Forum: RC Jets
01-07-2022, 09:37 PM
Replies: 576
Views: 120,792
Posted By F16Jeff

Interested in this Jet

Hi all, I have been following this thread for a bit. Currently building my second 1/9.5 extreme F4e. I want to purchase a larger one.
What is your thoughts of twin turbine vs single on this jet?...
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