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  • #41
    RE: Freewing F-104 Starfighter

    Some alterations on afterburner mod, fan, etc

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    • #42
      RE: Freewing F-104 Starfighter

      This morning's flight with 12 blade inrunner
      Lockheed F-104 Starfighter (Aircraft Model)

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      • #43
        RE: Freewing F-104 Starfighter

        Originally posted by urrl
        Some alterations on afterburner mod, fan, etc
        That was fun to watch and the engine and after burner effects are the best I've seen. Are those flaps or airbrakes :rolleyes: , those babies look like they're 90 degrees to the wing!

        I just got my feet wet today with my first ducted fan (Freewing 80mm F-86) and it was a blast!!

        Steve
        AMA 95495
        Freewing P-51D Iron Ass
        Freewing F-86 80MM

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        • #44
          RE: Freewing F-104 Starfighter

          Glad you enjoyed it. I started out on RC Helicopters then went to foam warbirds and then composite and foam jets up to 90mm. Welcome to the world of foam jets.

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          • #45
            RE: Freewing F-104 Starfighter

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            • #46
              RE: Freewing F-104 Starfighter

              Nice very Nice! Our customers never stop amazing us with the endless modifications of our products they make.

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              • #47
                RE: Freewing F-104 Starfighter

                First jet I've ever owned with a thrust ratio of at LEAST 1:1
                Using EDF Hobbies 12 blade inrunner

                Looks to be at least a 1:1 thrust ratio with EDF Hobbies 12 blade inrunner and Pulse 3000 mAh battery.http://edfhobbies.com/index.php?route=product/product&p...

                http://edfhobbies.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=455

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                • #48
                  RE: Freewing F-104 Starfighter

                  Originally posted by urrl
                  First jet I've ever owned with a thrust ratio of at LEAST 1:1
                  Using EDF Hobbies 12 blade inrunner

                  Looks to be at least a 1:1 thrust ratio with EDF Hobbies 12 blade inrunner and Pulse 3000 mAh battery.http://edfhobbies.com/index.php?route=product/product&p...

                  http://edfhobbies.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=455
                  What c rating Lipo are you using with the Cyclone? My only  experience with a Cyclone EDF Motor is it discharges at a very high level, and left the Bat very hot. If you are not using a quality  Lipo with a high C rating it will not last long.
                  Chris

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                  • #49
                    RE: Freewing F-104 Starfighter

                    Originally posted by CT
                    Originally posted by urrl
                    First jet I've ever owned with a thrust ratio of at LEAST 1:1
                    Using EDF Hobbies 12 blade inrunner

                    Looks to be at least a 1:1 thrust ratio with EDF Hobbies 12 blade inrunner and Pulse 3000 mAh battery.http://edfhobbies.com/index.php?route=product/product&p...

                    http://edfhobbies.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=455
                    What c rating Lipo are you using with the Cyclone? My only  experience with a Cyclone EDF Motor is it discharges at a very high level, and left the Bat very hot. If you are not using a quality  Lipo with a high C rating it will not last long.
                    Chris
                    At 45C The 2.5 minute flight left the battery slightly warm and the remaining voltage was 23.5 volts as I remember. With only a 70mm EDF I find these results typical.

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                    • #50
                      RE: Freewing F-104 Starfighter

                      Morning Flight

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                      • #51
                        RE: Freewing F-104 Starfighter

                        One of the coolest and best sounding aircraft ever!! Even though it's just the turbine sound, I still want it!! Especially with an 90-20. (Top-landing speed)
                        Because I was Inverted... :)
                        HOO-AH!!

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                        • #52
                          RE: Freewing F-104 Starfighter

                          Morning flights
                          JP eBrakes are on point now that I have tightened up the main gear on the F-15. No more swerving into the grass on landings. Love the way the F-104 handles, ...

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                          • #53
                            RE: Freewing F-104 Starfighter

                            Originally posted by urrl
                            Morning flights
                            JP eBrakes are on point now that I have tightened up the main gear on the F-15. No more swerving into the grass on landings. Love the way the F-104 handles, ...
                            Hellava flight(s),
                            Was it just me or was the F-14 real roll sensitive in those turns?
                            Keepem coming, Chris

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                            • #54
                              Kit-Plus?

                              Any idea when we might see the kit-plus in stock again?

                              John

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                              • #55
                                RE: Freewing F-104 Starfighter

                                Hi John, we should have them in about one week, perhaps the week after that.
                                Live Q&A every Tuesday and Friday at 9pm EST on my Twitch Livestream

                                Live chat with me and other RC Nuts on my Discord

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                                • #56
                                  RE: Freewing F-104 Starfighter

                                  The Kit+ currently shows as In Stock on MRC. Did it just go up today? I really need to order one and move my existing power plant over from my beater. I had a few unfortunate mishaps that were not the fault of the jet and she's pretty ugly right now. Besides, I fogot to order a nose gear cover for my F-5, and I just HATE to pay for shipping. :D
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                                  Oh what the heck. I just ordered the Kit+! :D
                                  Pat

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                                  • #57
                                    RE: Freewing F-104 Starfighter

                                    You and I must have had the same economics professor! I'm going broke spending $100 plus to save $5!

                                    All the best,
                                    Konrad

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                                    • #58
                                      RE: Freewing F-104 Starfighter

                                      LOL! Yeah, whenever I wasn't ordering a kit and needed some parts, I'd throw an Admiral lipo into the order to get it over $100! :D
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                                      Man, MRC is awesome! Only 38 minutes from order to shipping notice!
                                      Pat

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                                      • #59
                                        Got my Kit+ yesterday and swapped over the fan/ESC from my first one. All I have left to do is set up the control surfaces and I'm ready to rock and roll again!
                                        Pat

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                                        • #60
                                          I really enjoy the convenience of the KIT+ variants for exactly this reason. Good luck on your re-maiden. May it live a long second life!
                                          Live Q&A every Tuesday and Friday at 9pm EST on my Twitch Livestream

                                          Live chat with me and other RC Nuts on my Discord

                                          Camp my Instagram @Alpha.Makes

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