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Oh what a sweet looking machine!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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Originally posted by Aros 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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Thanks Hugh! Nah, I was gonna paint her regardless of the first couple flights, lol...I don't think the paint/poly will add that much honestly. Not enough to be perceptible in the air IMO...Time will tell!
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The only reason I asked was because when I did a full repaint of the F-4 to the blue angel, I feel that it flies slightly heavier than my camo F-4. Both fly with the 6000, have 4 coats of Spar Urethane and afterburners and the only difference is one had a full repaint. Can only really tell the difference when I fly one right after the other, and I fly the camo with missles (no drop tanks though).
Would love to copy you with another F-16 in the Artic Camo so keep us posted on the flight conditions of the redo. I do have a 2nd RC Geek afterburner with battery in mine, which probably weighs more than your extra paint, so doubt it will fly any different (actually didn't notice any difference going from a 5000 to 6000 either).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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Roger that! I will report if I notice any difference...Should be able to fly this weekend...My YouTube RC videos:
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Plan on taking her out after work tonight...Weather is fair, winds are calm...Will report back along with video...I don't anticipate any noticeable difference with the added paint/polycrylic but we shall see.My YouTube RC videos:
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Meant to post this the other day. I took her out on her first "Arctic Camo" flight. I hate to admit it but she did feel more sluggish than the flight previous to the repaint. Now truthfully, I have no way of knowing if the paint really made any kind of difference (after all, I have been repainting my planes for well over a decade with no noticeable performance drop) or if it was some other factor. My buddy asked if I had calibrated my ESC and I said, "whoops!" Total brain fart on my part but I did forget to do that. So I did it right there...I didn't fly again but thought I could tell a little difference in thrust during the ground test. So anxious to try again. Didn't someone here mention they were having issues with power until they (re)calibrated their ESC? Obviously it's something we all should be doing when putting together any model but again I forgot this time around.
What wouldn't make sense is that flight I had before the repaint felt great. Power seemed adequate...Once I programmed the flaperons the takeoff roll was shorter, landing slower...This last flight the takeoff roll seemed too long again even with flaperons...Really did feel like a power issue. Hoping the ESC calibration solved it. Also going to remove all missiles for the next flight to see if there is any real appreciable difference as well.My YouTube RC videos:
https://www.youtube.com/@toddbreda
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Originally posted by Aros View PostMeant to post this the other day. I took her out on her first "Arctic Camo" flight. I hate to admit it but she did feel more sluggish than the flight previous to the repaint. Now truthfully, I have no way of knowing if the paint really made any kind of difference (after all, I have been repainting my planes for well over a decade with no noticeable performance drop) or if it was some other factor. My buddy asked if I had calibrated my ESC and I said, "whoops!" Total brain fart on my part but I did forget to do that. So I did it right there...I didn't fly again but thought I could tell a little difference in thrust during the ground test. So anxious to try again. Didn't someone here mention they were having issues with power until they (re)calibrated their ESC? Obviously it's something we all should be doing when putting together any model but again I forgot this time around.
What wouldn't make sense is that flight I had before the repaint felt great. Power seemed adequate...Once I programmed the flaperons the takeoff roll was shorter, landing slower...This last flight the takeoff roll seemed too long again even with flaperons...Really did feel like a power issue. Hoping the ESC calibration solved it. Also going to remove all missiles for the next flight to see if there is any real appreciable difference as well.Check me out on youtube at https://www.youtube.com/user/gooniac33
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Yeah it may be overkill but like you say it doesn't hurt. Anxious to fly her again...Weather in the Pac NW in February is, well...Let's just say not very conducive for RC flying.My YouTube RC videos:
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Hello All,
Looking to purchase this plane, enjoying the thread.
Im guessing that large turbine 16 shown earlier is 1/6 or 1/5 scale, 1/6th is 94" the 1/5th is little over 120", it looks like a 1/6th scale in the photo.
We have a couple around these parts- not mine.
Anyways, back to my question, the MRC site states the weight as about 7 1/2 pounds.
I see many posts stating the plane is "heavy", are your actual weights close to that stated on the site or heavier ?
Little over seven pounds doesn't seem super heavy for a plane this size, the F-16 is supposed to be a lifting body.
Im just asking, I have no experience with this airframe.
Thanks in advance for any response's
BK.
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I just acquired a Thunder Bird F16, I’ve been doing lots of reading on this thread. First maiden will be this weekend. I did set up conditions to try stock control surfaces to tailerons and flaps.
I think the ventral fins will get in the way when transporting it, did not want to screw them on and off so ended up making them removable. I did the same thing on my F14 (idea from rcinformer) now I can set it on it’s belly flat. Just need to add some blue paint.
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Originally posted by Thehoker View PostHello All,
Looking to purchase this plane, enjoying the thread.
Im guessing that large turbine 16 shown earlier is 1/6 or 1/5 scale, 1/6th is 94" the 1/5th is little over 120", it looks like a 1/6th scale in the photo.
We have a couple around these parts- not mine.
Anyways, back to my question, the MRC site states the weight as about 7 1/2 pounds.
I see many posts stating the plane is "heavy", are your actual weights close to that stated on the site or heavier ?
Little over seven pounds doesn't seem super heavy for a plane this size, the F-16 is supposed to be a lifting body.
Im just asking, I have no experience with this airframe.
Thanks in advance for any response's
BK.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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Had a nice flight yesterday. Starting to dial her in...Landings are becoming non-events which is always good, lol. Still need to find the right distance at the school I fly at for the base and final approach...Still bringing her in too hot but that will improve with more time with her. Refined the elevator mix with the flaperons so she's not ballooning any more. All good stuff.
My YouTube RC videos:
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