Bought an F-18 (1/5 of one anyway) RC Turbine (Update 11/7 Page 4)
Making progress. Jet is built and in paint. They sent some photos for my approval before it goes into the final paint process. I asked them to take it outside in the first pic so I could see the dark blue. I think they nailed it.
"Pickin' stones and pullin' teats is a hard way to make a living. But, sure as God's got sandals, it beats fightin' dudes with treasure trails."
"We've been tricked, we've been backstabbed, and we've been quite possibly, bamboozled."
July 04, 2020, 12:45 PM
104RFAST
Years ago I saw a guy flying a RC F-104 at a show in Germany, it was amazing to me how closely the models mimicked the flying characteristics of the real Aircraft. On the second flight the 104 entered a "Pitch UP" and crashed just like the real 104. I look for the video
July 04, 2020, 03:46 PM
RHINOWSO
That thing looks amazing and I’m sure I would wreck it inside of an hour flathatting at low altitude...!
July 04, 2020, 03:49 PM
LS1 GTO
On the vertical stab, I believe it should read "NO PUSH" instead of "NO STEP"
Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.
"If dogs don't go to Heaven, I want to go where they go" Will Rogers
The definition of the words we used, carry a meaning of their own...
July 05, 2020, 10:21 AM
trapper189
That's a beautiful aircraft. Really cool.
August 25, 2020, 09:00 AM
Andyb
She's safely snuggled in the garage. Really looking forward to getting it completed.
Insert turbine here:
"Pickin' stones and pullin' teats is a hard way to make a living. But, sure as God's got sandals, it beats fightin' dudes with treasure trails."
"We've been tricked, we've been backstabbed, and we've been quite possibly, bamboozled."
August 25, 2020, 09:10 AM
gw3971
Love that paint job!
August 25, 2020, 09:21 AM
1s1k
That thing is bananas. We need a video once in the air.
August 25, 2020, 10:05 AM
billpocz
Can't wait to see the video!!
Thanks for sharing this Andy!
* --- Sig 365, 365XL, 245, P6 *
August 25, 2020, 10:23 AM
nhtagmember
awesome -
October 25, 2020, 03:45 PM
Andyb
Going through the rats nest setting up the receiver and gyro. Next to go through will be fuel and air system, gear, and then turbski time.
"Pickin' stones and pullin' teats is a hard way to make a living. But, sure as God's got sandals, it beats fightin' dudes with treasure trails."
"We've been tricked, we've been backstabbed, and we've been quite possibly, bamboozled."
October 25, 2020, 07:50 PM
nhtagmember
That’s pretty awesome. Nice build.
November 06, 2020, 01:40 PM
Andyb
Turbine came in yesterday. A little beefier than the one in the trainer T-33
"Pickin' stones and pullin' teats is a hard way to make a living. But, sure as God's got sandals, it beats fightin' dudes with treasure trails."
"We've been tricked, we've been backstabbed, and we've been quite possibly, bamboozled."
November 06, 2020, 01:44 PM
trapper189
^^^That's not like one of those fish pictures where they make the fish look way bigger than it is, is it? "A little beefier" seems to be an understatement.
November 06, 2020, 01:49 PM
Andyb
quote:
Originally posted by trapper189: ^^^That's not like one of those fish pictures where they make the fish look way bigger than it is, is it? "A little beefier" seems to be an understatement.
Just meant it tongue in cheek. It's a really intimidating amount bigger, for me anyway.
The right side mount of the big turbine is a few inches above the reflective tape on the opening of the T-33.This message has been edited. Last edited by: Andyb, November 07, 2020 08:39 AM
"Pickin' stones and pullin' teats is a hard way to make a living. But, sure as God's got sandals, it beats fightin' dudes with treasure trails."
"We've been tricked, we've been backstabbed, and we've been quite possibly, bamboozled."
November 06, 2020, 02:04 PM
drill sgt
AWSOME.. Cool beans.. What fuel are you using?? If already stated sorry if I missed it...................... drill sgt.
November 06, 2020, 02:09 PM
Andyb
quote:
Originally posted by drill sgt: AWSOME.. Cool beans.. What fuel are you using?? If already stated sorry if I missed it...................... drill sgt.
Jet A, Kero, or Diesel. Running kero currently but will probably switch to diesel soon for the cost savings. Have to mix in turbine oil around 5%
"Pickin' stones and pullin' teats is a hard way to make a living. But, sure as God's got sandals, it beats fightin' dudes with treasure trails."
"We've been tricked, we've been backstabbed, and we've been quite possibly, bamboozled."
November 06, 2020, 02:20 PM
HRK
quote:
Originally posted by RHINOWSO: Need a MIG to dogfight with!
