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Mine took about an hour to build but that wasn't including the electronic/radio setup like you mentioned. I think reviews like this are talking about assembly time, not from box to takeoff roll ready time FWIW.My YouTube RC videos:
https://www.youtube.com/@toddbreda
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Originally posted by downwindleg View Post
These are the formation light kits provided by Jeremy Solt. They include the lights in the verticle stabs, the wingtips and just below the cockpit. You have to assemble them, solder all the connections, and cut them into the various positions. It takes some time but very cool. My shot was too close...they look better from a distance plus I haven't cleaned up the edges yet. Still a work in progress.
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Originally posted by C17loadmaster View Post
I have all of the same mods to do and parts on mine. Everything is in a tray ready to be installed. I’ve been flying mine as much as I can though, and finishing up other airplanes. I have the slime lights, and this past week I received the gear door assembly, the hubs, and the nose gear light mount. I did all the small stuff like pitots, F-16 nose wheel, and the centerburner before I flew it. It’s probably the most stable EDF that I own. The F-86 is the closest plane I have to compare to as far as stability and overall ease of flying.
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Took mine out an hour ago...A bit windy and almost didn't fly but the gusts were pretty intermittent. Handled it like a champ. It was pretty rocky in spots (and that's where a gyro would help tremendously) but all-in-all just fine. Strong head wind so hit the approach without flaps. Landed as smooth as a baby's tush. Love this jet! Love the centerburner, man that looks cool even in daylight!
:Cool:My YouTube RC videos:
https://www.youtube.com/@toddbreda
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O.K. sorry for the pic flood but I was on a roll today. These show my new little addition. A piece of 1/8" dowel cut on a 45 degree angle at both ends with some reflective art sheet glued to the end facing the HUD. This piece is glued to the "dash" to reflect the led through the HUD screen to be visible from the front like the real deal. I used the foam tac adhesive so I could monkey around with it to get the reflection aimed dead center to the front. O.K. these are with the led turned on during the aiming process. I fussed with it for awhile to get it straight down the nose. And this is what you see after the canopy is in place(just laying there). Don't know if you'll see it from the air but for sure taxiing. Here's the 1/8" dowel, the reflective art paper, and the #17 exacto blade mentioned earlier. Hope that is some help. I look forward to the improvements that other more creative people will build off of this but ya' gotta' start somewhere.:Cool:Also, I've got a ton of the reflective art sheet and the LUD screen material laying around if anyone wants to try their hand.
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Originally posted by downwindleg View Post
That's good to hear about the stability. The weather here is too crappy to fly this time of year so that's why I'm doing the mods now. BTW Jeremy's videos are great but here's a little tip I used for carving out the foam for the light frames to sit in. I didn't like the idea of sticking a dremel tool in that little narrow foam canyon (picture Luke in the xwing fighter down the canyon of the death star) and chancing putting my signature in the wing.(old hands) :Scared:So I got a couple of #17 exacto blades from the local arts&crafts....,no hobby shops here, and after doing the angled cuts on each side like in the video, I used the blade like an upside down chisel to clean the rest of the foam out. It would be better if the blade was bent a little to get a better angle but they just snap if you try bending them. So you have to go in short sections and cut the foam out as you go or you will get too deep. Also there is a carbon rod going through the upper part of the verticle stab to deal with. I cut through that with a fine zona saw very carefully. I would also recommend doing all the work on the verticle stab with it out of the plane and laying on a towel or some foam to avoid beating it up. Good luck.:Cool:
You did a great job on yours. I can’t wait to get everything done. The more work I do on planes, the more nervous I am to fly it haha. I have a 20cc Gas powered P-51 that has been ready to fly for a good 2 years. It’s never left my driveway
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Originally posted by C17loadmaster View Post
Awesome! Will do. I always appreciate good advice.
You did a great job on yours. I can’t wait to get everything done. The more work I do on planes, the more nervous I am to fly it haha. I have a 20cc Gas powered P-51 that has been ready to fly for a good 2 years. It’s never left my driveway haha
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"emotional torque" ... What a nicer term than what I use - - "pucker factor"
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Originally posted by Alpha.MotionRC View Post"emotional torque" ... What a nicer term than what I use - - "pucker factor"
LOL
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Originally posted by downwindleg View Post
I am so there about the nervousness. It's called emotional torque! The more time you have in a plane, the more likely it is to crash!:Scared: I have a Yellow Aircraft P-38 on it's way to being shipped from the east coast to me in another couple of months.(check out the Yellow Aircraft P-38 rebirth and conversion thread on RC Groups) This plane might be the death of me....or my wallet.LOLAros is going to have a similar problem as in an awesome ESM Corsair. (The thrill of victory and the agony of defeat);)
I too am a nervous flier and as you say the nerves are directly proportional to the time (and money) a model represents in the air. I suppose it would be better to leave everything bone stock but of course people like us just can't do that.
Funny, in my 20's I road-raced motorcycles professionally and now, in my 60's, can get just as nervous standing on the flight line as I got then waiting on the start line. Silly, as of course the consequences of a crash are far different...
Guess we just have to stay calm and fly the airplane!:Cool:
Tom
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Originally posted by Husafreak View PostOur F-22 is reviewed in this months AMA magazine. Not much of a review mostly an advertisement. The reviewer says it takes an hour to build. Sure. I spent an hour just setting up the throws and expo. Whatever.
If you think you have what it takes to write about YOUR experience with a product and appropriately document it with media, both stills and video, please do reach out to the Editor of Model Aviation magazine. He is always looking for new contributors. ;) Enjoy your F-22. I personally think it is a fantastic EDF jet. Since you appear to be local to me, perhaps we can get together and fly sometime? I am pretty sure we would enjoy hangin' out together since we both have a passion for the hobby. :)
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Originally posted by Alpha.MotionRC View Post"emotional torque" ... What a nicer term than what I use - - "pucker factor"
LOL
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Originally posted by downwindleg View Post
I am so there about the nervousness. It's called emotional torque! The more time you have in a plane, the more likely it is to crash!:Scared: I have a Yellow Aircraft P-38 on it's way to being shipped from the east coast to me in another couple of months.(check out the Yellow Aircraft P-38 rebirth and conversion thread on RC Groups) This plane might be the death of me....or my wallet.LOLAros is going to have a similar problem as in an awesome ESM Corsair. (The thrill of victory and the agony of defeat);)
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Originally posted by C17loadmaster View PostThose Yellow P-38’s are awesome :Cool:
My YouTube RC videos:
https://www.youtube.com/@toddbreda
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Originally posted by downwindleg View Post
These are the formation light kits provided by Jeremy Solt. They include the lights in the verticle stabs, the wingtips and just below the cockpit. You have to assemble them, solder all the connections, and cut them into the various positions. It takes some time but very cool. My shot was too close...they look better from a distance plus I haven't cleaned up the edges yet. Still a work in progress.
Thanks
Rich
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