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Originally posted by The43rdHammer View Post
I'm still preparing for my maiden flight on mine, I'm doing the Year One Super Bee scheme ... it's a nightmare but I hope it will look good once finished.
A little concerned I'm adding weight with all of the decals and paint, but hey...
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 Elbee View Post
... BTW, I showed Tamms this post as she is very interested, as am I, in building and keeping a hive out back. We've been talking about it for a couple years and figure it's time to do rather than think. Any research info would be appreciated if you are willing to share research. Just PM me here. In the mean time, I will be looking forward to seeing your progress. Post pics as you are able, Best, Steve
The girls do all the work with the drones (males) not much good for anything other than mating with the queen every few years (now there's a meatphor for life if ever I heard one)!
PM me if required, the girls were moved from the Nuc box into the main hive around 6 weeks ago and the colony has expanded exponentially since. My wife is going to do the weekly inspection on Saturday so will take some photos and post on here (for those interested).
Andy
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Originally posted by Hugh Wiedman View Post
I love that theme as well, almost did it but opted for the Canadian instead....
https://youtu.be/JMQTuHvB4yA
I guess it's going to take me a few more weeks to complete things, it really is a tricky scheme and I bit off more than I could chew with it if I'm honest.
I'm using oil based enamels to sharpen the scheme, I wasn't so happy with the initial application and I find enamels give a far superior finish than acrylics, but they take FOREVER to dry between coats!
I couldn't use my airbrush over the vinyls so I was channelled down this route by default.
Not recommended for the faint-hearted but having seen your Canadian bird, a man of your calibre shouldn't have any issues whatsoever!
Andy
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Originally posted by The43rdHammer View Post
Wow. that looks a real work of art!
I guess it's going to take me a few more weeks to complete things, it really is a tricky scheme and I bit off more than I could chew with it if I'm honest.
I'm using oil based enamels to sharpen the scheme, I wasn't so happy with the initial application and I find enamels give a far superior finish than acrylics, but they take FOREVER to dry between coats!
I couldn't use my airbrush over the vinyls so I was channelled down this route by default.
Not recommended for the faint-hearted but having seen your Canadian bird, a man of your calibre shouldn't have any issues whatsoever!
AndyHugh "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 flyinhigh042 View PostHas anyone installed the High Performance 4068-1835kV, 12-blade fan from the F-15 in the F-18? Any thoughts? Thanks.I 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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Pretty disappointed, I bought my F18 at the end of May and originally was trying to get it set up to fly in June. Well as usual life gets in the way. Only now have I had the time to finish building it and get the electronics set it.
It has a problem with the ailerons and initially I thought it was a blue box issue so i've just swapped that out with one from my raptor. No luck they still twitch like mad after a few seconds of being powered up. I've never had a problem with freewing servos before so i'm disappointed to see two not working. I've raised a ticket with motion but i'm guessing i'll be out of luck as they state a 30 day warranty period from delivery.
Now wishing I hadn't bothered with this one as I am well aware of its other faults and failings so i'm feeling it was a risky gamble that has never made it off the ground!!
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Originally posted by Porkster View PostPretty disappointed, I bought my F18 at the end of May and originally was trying to get it set up to fly in June. Well as usual life gets in the way. Only now have I had the time to finish building it and get the electronics set it.
It has a problem with the ailerons and initially I thought it was a blue box issue so i've just swapped that out with one from my raptor. No luck they still twitch like mad after a few seconds of being powered up. I've never had a problem with freewing servos before so i'm disappointed to see two not working. I've raised a ticket with motion but i'm guessing i'll be out of luck as they state a 30 day warranty period from delivery.
Now wishing I hadn't bothered with this one as I am well aware of its other faults and failings so i'm feeling it was a risky gamble that has never made it off the ground!!
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Originally posted by Porkster View Postyep, the servos are at fault. I put them on a servo tester and at the end point on one direction they twitch about. on auto cycle on the tester this is difficult to see but when you slow it down on manual mode one end of the travel creates the problem.
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Originally posted by seaviper View PostWell I joined the hornet club today...high performance version. I hope it can get out of the grass. I will probably bypass the blue box for most things as I want spanwise flaps and tailerons.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 seaviper View PostI got the grey one in high performance. And some Callie Graphics to go with itHugh "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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Hornet Fans, for any of you who might still remember I am building one of these, here are a couple pix of the painting progress and 'dry fit'. The Red can be a bear to mask with all the compound curves. I am using Tamiya 3mm wide white flexible masking tape. It does work well. The canopy was stripped and masked. I painted a layer of black for the inner color and then red for the outer color. Tomorrow I will tackle the Black Ace of Spades on the spine with a paper template and the patience of Job. Glad to finally be adding color instead of parts. Have a great weekend. Best, LB
4 PhotosI 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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I was about to respond but Beetlemankurt pretty much said it all. Bravo Zulu Sir ElbeeMy YouTube RC videos:
https://www.youtube.com/@toddbreda
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Originally posted by Elbee View PostHornet Fans, for any of you who might still remember I am building one of these, here are a couple pix of the painting progress and 'dry fit'. The Red can be a bear to mask with all the compound curves. I am using Tamiya 3mm wide white flexible masking tape. It does work well. The canopy was stripped and masked. I painted a layer of black for the inner color and then red for the outer color. Tomorrow I will tackle the Black Ace of Spades on the spine with a paper template and the patience of Job. Glad to finally be adding color instead of parts. Have a great weekend. Best, LB
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