I'm buying the ARF F-18 in Base Grey, I'm putting a FMS 90mm in it. What do I need to know about this plane? Do I need to replace the servos in the horizontal stabilizers? Also, I'd like to do tailerons and ailerons and skip the full span flaps. What do I need to know about tailerons on this plane? F-18's don't axial roll, so I'd like to mimic the "F-18" roll.
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The servo issues have been fixed though you'll have a bunch of people saying replace them after me. The only other issue is the mains hanging up when retracting on some planes.
I have tailerons mixed to ailerons on mine that activate when the gear goes up. I know the F-18 has a wonky roll but it was too pronounce on mine so I added a small down pitch trim when ever I roll that makes the roll more axial. I also have crow, rudder airbrakes, and full span flaps selectable. I don't like or use the full span flaps. I do like and use the crow/ rudder air brakes every flight after I touch down, I really like them. I also have them on other planes like the F-22, Mig-29 and even my new OV-10.
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Not tryin to endorse, advertise, or get in trouble with the mod's in here. Have yet to dive into the edf scene even. Just ran across this in one of my other forums and thought it was wicked awesome! Especially for those of you that are seriously into modeling details. For all I know it's probably been around a while. It just blew me away with the detail.
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No trouble here friend. That is next level! WOW!My YouTube RC videos:
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Originally posted by BluesDragon View PostNot tryin to endorse, advertise, or get in trouble with the mod's in here. Have yet to dive into the edf scene even. Just ran across this in one of my other forums and thought it was wicked awesome! Especially for those of you that are seriously into modeling details. For all I know it's probably been around a while. It just blew me away with the detail.I solemnly swear to "over-celebrate" the smallest of victories.~Lucky B*st*rd~
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Originally posted by BluesDragon View PostNot tryin to endorse, advertise, or get in trouble with the mod's in here. Have yet to dive into the edf scene even. Just ran across this in one of my other forums and thought it was wicked awesome! Especially for those of you that are seriously into modeling details. For all I know it's probably been around a while. It just blew me away with the detail.
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Originally posted by BluesDragon View PostHugh "Wildman" Wiedman
Hangar: FL/FW: Mig 29 "Cobra", A-10 Arctic, F18 Canadian & Tiger Meet, F16 Wild Weasel, F4 Phantom & Blue Angel, 1600 Corsair & Spitfire, Olive B-24, Stinger 90, Red Avanti. Extreme Flight-FW-190 Red Tulip, Slick 60, 60" Extra 300 V2, 62" MXS Heavy Metal, MXS Green, & Demonstrator. FMS-1700mm P-51, Red Bull Corsair. E-Flite-70mm twin SU-30, Beast Bi-Plane 60", P2 Bi-Plane, P-51.
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Originally posted by BluesDragon View Post
Yeah, sorry there Hugh, it is built for 1/5 scale. I just thought it was pretty sweet...Hugh "Wildman" Wiedman
Hangar: FL/FW: Mig 29 "Cobra", A-10 Arctic, F18 Canadian & Tiger Meet, F16 Wild Weasel, F4 Phantom & Blue Angel, 1600 Corsair & Spitfire, Olive B-24, Stinger 90, Red Avanti. Extreme Flight-FW-190 Red Tulip, Slick 60, 60" Extra 300 V2, 62" MXS Heavy Metal, MXS Green, & Demonstrator. FMS-1700mm P-51, Red Bull Corsair. E-Flite-70mm twin SU-30, Beast Bi-Plane 60", P2 Bi-Plane, P-51.
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As far as I know Necroscope yes, the new High Performance version has none of the issues from the first batch. I will be ordering one myself here shortly!My YouTube RC videos:
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Originally posted by Aros View PostAs far as I know Necroscope yes, the new High Performance version has none of the issues from the first batch. I will be ordering one myself here shortly!
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Originally posted by Aros View PostAs far as I know Necroscope yes, the new High Performance version has none of the issues from the first batch. I will be ordering one myself here shortly!
A little concerned I'm adding weight with all of the decals and paint, but hey...
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The43rdHammer, According to Hugh Wiedman, the extra weight is not as big an issue as one might think. With mods, my Hornet will be a bit portly, but so be it. Is this the "Bumble Bee" livery you are using? If so, that will be an awesome "Bug". Best, LB
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Elbee Yes it is, my wife has just finished training as a beekeeper and we have our first hive at the bottom of the garden (well she does). I thought it would be fun to comemorate them with this scheme. Will post some pics once finished, but it's proving to be a tough one to get right, I've never come quite so close to tears when modding an aircraft 🤣.
Thanks for your post and your thoughts on weight, it has put me more at ease with what I've been doing.
I used the Callie vinyls but had to carve them up along the spine (or thorax if you're a bee I suppose 🤣) to get a fit and finish that I was happy with... good job I bought 2 sets ... I live in England!
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Originally posted by The43rdHammer View PostElbee Yes it is, my wife has just finished training as a beekeeper and we have our first hive at the bottom of the garden (well she does). I thought it would be fun to comemorate them with this scheme. Will post some pics once finished, but it's proving to be a tough one to get right, I've never come quite so close to tears when modding an aircraft 🤣.
Thanks for your post and your thoughts on weight, it has put me more at ease with what I've been doing.
I used the Callie vinyls but had to carve them up along the spine (or thorax if you're a bee I suppose 🤣) to get a fit and finish that I was happy with... good job I bought 2 sets ... I live in England!
AndyI solemnly swear to "over-celebrate" the smallest of victories.~Lucky B*st*rd~
You'll never be good at something unless you're willing to suck at it first.~Anonymous~
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