Phase 3 F-16 EDF

Started by thehaze, August 28, 2012, 08:37:37 PM

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thehaze

It flew.

Not the fastest Jet at the field but competent and stable in the air. Needed an 1oz of nose weight to fly properly, even though it balanced perfectly beforehand.

My only complaint with the model is that the elevon linkages are a little dodgy. I've had to do a lot of work to eliminate the play in them. And the the ball link connectors don't want to grip the elevon shafts, so a bit of grinding was required to square them off.

Overall, for the price I paid. I'm happy. I'd put this model on par with a formosa, so it's kind of like airplane fast food. Cheap, dirty, but still enjoyable.

Mike
Takeoffs are optional. Landings are mandatory.

Ededge2002

Great news but disappointed I missed the flight! 
Cheap and Dirty eh??  I knew a girl like that.....  Gosh do I miss her!
Yea 400W/lb should about do it.. But wouldn't a nice round 500 be better?

flying saucer

Just came across this:


Freewing F-16 EDF Jet W/ Thrust vector 360 degree Nozzle

If you're looking for a foamy F16, this one looks hard to beat. Vectored thrust system allows for some interesting maneuvers..
 

Ededge2002

Don't show that jet 3D ing all over the place to the circle jocks!  It's going to push them over the edge. Nice looking model too!
Yea 400W/lb should about do it.. But wouldn't a nice round 500 be better?