(13-01-2013, 11:31 AM)wingtipper Wrote: [ -> ]yep . the field can definaitely take big planes now . att ( gbanger, raptorfly and secantogive) i need to see some in the air so i can take my next direction in aircraft . LOL .
2meter B-25 coming soon. 1.5meter 90mmFlyfly F100 almost complete. Big they are added to the collection of ever growing no of large plane.
Hey George,
That FlyFly F100 should be good fun.
I have one that I'm building too. I have the EPO version what is yours?
Got Callie Graphics in USA to make me a set of decals for it and have also
upgraded the cockpit from Parkflyer plastics.
I'm using a CS 10 Blade EDF with 1800kv motor. What power system are you going to use?
Lots of mods listed on RCG's for this plane and I think I'm just about doing all of them.
Looks great on you tube videos.
Hi Paul
Your Mods will make it look fantastic. My one is EPO as well, so its heavy. I had it sitting in the box for over a year and I have the extreme RC Midi EDF and ERC Motor and 120A HV ESC package balanced by Mark from extreme to run on 6- 8S and give 4kg thrust. Just never built it because of our runway but decided to go for it last week. Stock look and no mods. Just put in sevoless retracts but the only one that fit are for 2.8kg planes let's see how they handle our grass.
I don't expect it to be fast because of the draggy air frame but I hope it will have plenty of power on 8S to fly well.
Cannot wait to see your Jet. I'm sure it will look awsome with the mods.
must be something about this model as I've done the same thing.
Been sitting in box for about a year while I pondered on what I was going to do with it.
Yours will be sighted first as I'm only just starting to work on mine now.
Are you making the wings removable for transport?
Don't think I have any option but to do that with my little car.
Yes, because it’s a big airframe and you have to power it yourself, it makes you stop from rushing into it. But as soon as I heard that they are removing the willow trees and we would have a better approach and take off, I decided to build it.
The wing joins together into one but is removable from the fuse with two screws. I'm having trouble with the set nuts that you epoxy on a piece of ply to screw in the wings. One came loose after I inserted he screws and tightened them, so I had to drill to get it out. It’s also a hassle to feed the extension and wires for the gear and ailerons through the fuse every time you take the wings off... So I might just glue the wings on permanently, the wing span will fit in most cars.. it’s the fuse that is very long.
Hope to have it ready for the weekend or next.
Lookin good George... will be nice to have the maiden at McCoy... just don't rush it!
I LOVE IT GEORGE . you can get the lipo series leads at hobbiels in the hills if you dont want to bother soldering . that plane looks like the perfect swept back EDF .
wow thats impressive George !!
Yes - it does look good, very interesting.
The undercarriage looks small, so we'll have to make sure that the runway is good to go for it.
(22-01-2013, 06:49 PM)smuzz Wrote: [ -> ]Yes - it does look good, very interesting.
The undercarriage looks small, so we'll have to make sure that the runway is good to go for it.
The wheels are not too bad but I used small size servoless retracts (the only ones that would fit) so yes the smoother the runway the better.... and the smoother the landing the better.
.. may be I shouldn't fly it
I love it! One of my most successful plastic models as a kid was an F100 painted in Vietnam War (camo) colours of course
I want one, no room, not for next couple of years anyway......
Well.. after a few nights of working on this F-100. All the wiring is done and ready to be power tested.The landing gear that comes with the Kit is just rubbish, its flimsy, week and wobbles all over the shop. I re-inforced it and was going to try it out. I hooked up the servo tester and 6V life batt.. the servoless retracts didn't like 6V and one went up in smoke.... bugger, I tested them before with no issue!! Just wish I had room for my lander full metal ones! .. I'm going to have to re-think this landing gear option.... No maiden this weekend.
Oh well back to the drawing board, hope you are able to locate suitable a replacement soon so you can get the bird up in the air
Hey George,
What do you mean small size servoless retracts are the
only ones that will fit?
Lots of people on RCG using various retracts
including the Eflite 25-46 size retracts. I agree that the stock gear leaves
a lot to be desired though.
(24-01-2013, 11:49 PM)paulj Wrote: [ -> ]Hey George,
What do you mean small size servoless retracts are the
only ones that will fit?
Lots of people on RCG using various retracts
including the Eflite 25-46 size retracts. I agree that the stock gear leaves
a lot to be desired though.
Yes they are using different size retracts but they had to modify the mounting areas, cut and add extra ply bases..a lot of fiddling about which I was trying to avoid. It looks like I now have to do the same..I have RC lander 7kg full metal set and a large size 4.5kg servoless retracts. they just don't fit on the stock mounts will have to mod.
I also have a lighting system and 90mm afterburner LED's that I did not mount because I just wanted to fly the bugger and didn't want to mess around with it especially beause my build times start at 10.30pm after the kids and everyone one else has gone to sleep. These sessions stretch to 1.00am+... cannot do to many of those late nights and function at work the full week.
I'll get it done soon.. maybe this long weekend..
Don't sweat to much about your build time mate. I'm still building a 90mm Jet Teng L39 that I bought 2 years ago.... Its almost there... but not quite.
yea mate take your time.
I've got a few projects that have been on going for a couple of years
Keep telling myself to stop buying and finish building but you know
how it is. Can't help myself.
FOR SALE
I built this last year from an Xtreme RC Midi Wemo tech 90mm fan and ARC 36-75-1 balanced by Xtreme. + Xtreme RC lighting HV ESC 100A upto 12 cell. I used full metal gear servos with 15A BEC.
After trying to maiden this Jet last year on 8S it was @ 85db so its over the limit and wasn't allowed to fly it.
on 6S it was good @ 76db but as I took off the ESC cut off..I had to land quick and and ripped the retract out and some of the missiles. No damage to the Jet, missiles can be glued back on.. but Landing gear needs a new one.(Xtreme RC says my Lipo is not good for this High end Motor, fan and ESC. I need high C rated lipos. I can also add a 10-12 blad fan and increase performance and sound). Well the Jet has been sitting in the garage for well over 6 moth and I don't think I will set up again for a fly... It's looks goo and in new codition. So its up for sale.
The Xtreme RC Midifan, ARCmotor and HV ESC balanced cost me $425
The F100 cost me with all servo's and bits $250.
Total: $675
If anyone is interested I will take $400 or make me a reasonable offer.. Just need to add new retracts. I would love to see someone fly it.
Happy to sell the components separately if interested but I have to cut into the fuse a little to get to the ESC.
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