Tell her you need to inspect the contents for possible shipping damage. We all know that once it's unpacked it's impossible to put back in the box. ;)
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Got mine today and put it together in about 2 hours from start to final setup. Only issue I had was the same thing with the MCB-E box as on my L-39. Gear down, no rudder or steering control. Gear up, everything works fine. Must be something with my particular brand of RX (XPS). Unplugged those wires and used a spare landing gear 3-way to hook rudders and steering direct to the RX. Works just fine that way. Maiden on Saturday.PatComment
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I usually unplug the Nose gear steering servo from the blue box and utilize a separate channel.... then set the rudder and forget it... the rudder trim only controls the nose gear steering!Current Hanger: FW, F4.F22,F14, Byron T-6, Top Flite P-47, Top Flite P-40, Top RC P-51 H9 P-51, SebArt Avanti, Yellow aircraft Spitfire, T Jeti Extreme Flight EDGE, DS-24 Carbon,Comment
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Intake upper edge inner and outer Styrene strips added to mine because I know I will inevitably damage that thin foam edge if I don't.
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Started my starscream , Transformer decals Callie did an insane job on these they contact motion and they gave them the exact measurements of the F22 should take a few days will take my time will post pics when finished , jig saw puzzle. Oh ya ...Comment
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Yf22raptor, with a name like that it's no surprise you're the first to jump into a Starscream livery. Callie is the best, I work with her so she can size her decals as accurately as possible to our products. I look forward to seeing your finished bird.. I'm sure it will look great!
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Callie ROCKS.... no two ways about to!Current Hanger: FW, F4.F22,F14, Byron T-6, Top Flite P-47, Top Flite P-40, Top RC P-51 H9 P-51, SebArt Avanti, Yellow aircraft Spitfire, T Jeti Extreme Flight EDGE, DS-24 Carbon,Comment
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Excellent Steve.... I will be doing this.... Funny thing.... She arrived Saturday but I am elbows deep in my Phantom.... haven't even opened the box yet!Current Hanger: FW, F4.F22,F14, Byron T-6, Top Flite P-47, Top Flite P-40, Top RC P-51 H9 P-51, SebArt Avanti, Yellow aircraft Spitfire, T Jeti Extreme Flight EDGE, DS-24 Carbon,Comment
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That cockpit is beautiful, where are the files for that again? And what did you use to paint it? Sorry, I dont do a whole lot of painting on my models but it should be a crime to not add one to this model.Here is the maiden flight video.
And a few pics of the canopy frame and cockpit progress so far.
Also just created an account on hobbysquak because I'm gonna need it for modifications :). My 8s F-22 has probably come in but my wife hid it before I got home. I will have to wait till the 25th I guess...Comment
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Now that this is done, we all know this area will remain untouched throughout its lifespan. If you didn't, it'd get dinged on it's way to the car.Comment
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This is what I like to call a good problem!
Great work everyone! I am really enjoying everyone's modifications and personalizations. What a fun hobby. I'm waiting on a part to come back in stock and will resume with mine. I'm trying to document as good as you all are, but it's tough to stop everything to snap pics!Comment
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Hi Patriotic_Banana, welcome to Hobby Squawk! The 3D files can be found on Post #2 in the F-22 3DPUP Thread, link below:
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Welcome to HobbySquawk! Thank you and grats on the 8S F-22, she is a great flying plane. The STL files can be found here
post #2
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Alpha beat me to it...LOLComment
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It is just Styrene sheet stock I got from my local hobby shop. Comes in different thicknesses. Commonly used by model railroad enthusiasts. I used about .040" on the inside and some .020" on the outside. Recessed the foam to fit the pieces flush with a brand new xacto blade, glued them to the foam with FoamTac and then CA'd the leading edge joint shut. Sanded smooth with an emery board (nail file) and badda bing! I will paint them later. I will be working on hinging the canopy frame next. Still trying to sort that out and whether I will use a servo or the F-15 dive brake actuator to operate it.Comment
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Got my maiden done today. Hard crosswind though. Plane flew extremely well, but just after the mains touched down, a gust flipped it. I will say this, those tails are tough and can take a lickin!! Just some cosmetic damage.Comment
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My question is for those that have already flown the F22 , What rates and CG did you use ? Was the manual spot on or too high ?Comment
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