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Forum: RC Jets
03-17-2022, 12:44 PM
Replies: 1,342
Views: 203,187
Posted By F16Jeff

I have those as well. I noticed it is different...

I have those as well. I noticed it is different from the previous ones I had. Have not worked with them yet, but hoping they fit as well as the others did. I did have to heat up the legs in the thigh...
Forum: RC Jets
03-17-2022, 11:24 AM
Replies: 1,342
Views: 203,187
Posted By F16Jeff

Wing Nav light wire run

First I cut the light holes in the wing tips. Then taking a 12 inch long drill bit, Just lined it up with wing trailing edge and aileron leading edge. Insert the drill bit through the light hole and...
Forum: RC Jets
03-17-2022, 10:57 AM
Replies: 1,342
Views: 203,187
Posted By F16Jeff

Please check your email, I sent you pics and...

Please check your email, I sent you pics and description of how I am routing my wires. Let me know if you did not get the emails.
Forum: RC Jets
03-17-2022, 10:02 AM
Replies: 1,342
Views: 203,187
Posted By F16Jeff

F4e Phantom wing lights

More progress, now the wing lights on my F4e are finished. A few pics of wing lights and process to make lenses. The controller has an option of low or high intensity for the lights.

I used a hot...
Forum: RC Jets
03-15-2022, 05:43 PM
Replies: 1,342
Views: 203,187
Posted By F16Jeff

Thunderbird F4e

Made some more progress today. Worked on the stabilator and have it installed with a Savox SG-1230 single servo as I did in my last one. Had to order a shorter titanium rod since the one I have is...
Forum: RC Jets
03-13-2022, 07:10 PM
Replies: 1,342
Views: 203,187
Posted By F16Jeff

Thank you Joe, I already moved forward with...

Thank you Joe,

I already moved forward with the 1256. I was just thinking of weight saving since I am adding a drag chute. Received the chute from Paul at RC Jet Chutes. It turned out awesome. ...
Forum: RC Jets
03-13-2022, 12:53 PM
Replies: 1,342
Views: 203,187
Posted By F16Jeff

Fin and rudder hold down

I noticed something that I did not have or missed during build on my previous F4. The fin has a hole in the bottom where a blind nut is installed. The fuse has a hole on the top and a plate inside...
Forum: RC Jets
03-13-2022, 10:25 AM
Replies: 1,342
Views: 203,187
Posted By F16Jeff

Rudder servo size

Hi all,

In my last F4, I had a Savox 1256TG in the fin for rudder control. I am rethinking this for the new one. Would a Savox SH-1250MG work on the rudder? It has 63oz of torque at 6v. I know...
Forum: RC Jets
03-12-2022, 08:58 PM
Replies: 1,342
Views: 203,187
Posted By F16Jeff

Finally some progress

Finally a break from working on other peoples jets and made some progress the last couple days on my F4.
A couple months ago I sanded the number one off the right side of fin and rudder. It was...
Forum: RC Jets
03-12-2022, 08:41 PM
Replies: 1,342
Views: 203,187
Posted By F16Jeff

Hi, I replied via email on 2/26, did that help...

Hi,
I replied via email on 2/26, did that help you with routing your servo wires?
Jeff
Forum: RC Jets
02-06-2022, 08:58 AM
Replies: 1,342
Views: 203,187
Posted By F16Jeff

What size turbine are you going to use? I had...

What size turbine are you going to use? I had thought of using the front tank for smoke, just concerned the flights would be too short without the extra capacity from the front tank. I am putting a...
Forum: RC Jets
02-01-2022, 06:59 PM
Replies: 1,342
Views: 203,187
Posted By F16Jeff

I am getting 25mm at the bottom of the rudder....

I am getting 25mm at the bottom of the rudder. This was the same on my first one as well.

What are your measurements at the bottom? You should be good to go if you are getting 20mm or greater.
Forum: RC Jets
12-13-2021, 08:31 AM
Replies: 1,342
Views: 203,187
Posted By F16Jeff

Chute and mechanism details

Hi Bob,I hope you are still flying your F4. I am progressing on my second one. Can you provide detailed photos and instructions how you did your chute and mechanism? Where was the chute attached to...
Forum: RC Jets
05-09-2021, 09:58 AM
Replies: 1,342
Views: 203,187
Posted By F16Jeff

My F4e 2.0 factory pics

Just received factory pics of my 2nd F4e from Skymaster. From the looks of the pics, they did a better job on my paint scheme than my last one. Plus the correct emblem is on the right and left sides....
Forum: RC Jets
03-23-2021, 05:39 AM
Replies: 1,342
Views: 203,187
Posted By F16Jeff

Thank you for the link. I will check it out....

Thank you for the link. I will check it out. Still waiting on my replacement F4e. Should be here next month. .
Forum: RC Jets
12-22-2020, 08:31 PM
Replies: 1,342
Views: 203,187
Posted By F16Jeff

They are very bright. Since I only had one take...

They are very bright. Since I only had one take off with my F4, I do not remember how bright they are during the day. MY F4 never made it back from maiden. I have a replacement on the way and I wil...
Forum: RC Jets
12-21-2020, 08:02 PM
Replies: 1,342
Views: 203,187
Posted By F16Jeff

Here are the ones I ordered for my F4e. They are...

Here are the ones I ordered for my F4e. They are 100mm.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01CJKFQ7U?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Forum: RC Jets
09-14-2020, 01:38 PM
Replies: 1,342
Views: 203,187
Posted By F16Jeff

Hi Bob, Glad to hear you were able to fly...

Hi Bob,
Glad to hear you were able to fly again. I am patiently waiting for Skymaster to finish up my F4 and get it shipped out. I plan to put the Kingtech 142g4 in the new one.

Keep flying and...
Forum: RC Jets
06-26-2020, 06:29 AM
Replies: 1,342
Views: 203,187
Posted By F16Jeff

An update to my missing F4e Phantom. As of...

An update to my missing F4e Phantom.

As of today, it still has not be found. Since there are not many of these jets around, it will most likely show up somewhere. Now it will just be a matter of...
Forum: RC Jets
06-11-2020, 06:34 AM
Replies: 1,342
Views: 203,187
Posted By F16Jeff

Hi Joe, I checked with AMA and it is a...

Hi Joe,

I checked with AMA and it is a secondary policy. They said it has to be taken from a locked vehicle or house. I am still going to submit and see if they will pay out. It was stolen at an...
Forum: RC Jets
06-09-2020, 05:24 PM
Replies: 1,342
Views: 203,187
Posted By F16Jeff

Bob, I hope you get your good weather soon....

Bob,

I hope you get your good weather soon.

I will place my order with Dirk at Pacific RC Jets next week. Then the waiting will begin. At least this one should go quicker son e I already did...
Forum: RC Jets
05-24-2020, 08:52 PM
Replies: 1,342
Views: 203,187
Posted By F16Jeff

Hi Everyone, Quick update on my missing F4...

Hi Everyone,

Quick update on my missing F4 Phantom. At this time, it still has not been found. Myself and others have been out searching all week. We used drones from above, as well as several...
Forum: RC Jets
05-19-2020, 01:04 PM
Replies: 1,342
Views: 203,187
Posted By F16Jeff

Thank you Joe, Yes we have been searching...

Thank you Joe,

Yes we have been searching with drones and on foot. Many folks out at a time to try and locate it. There is not even a trace of it. Not going to give up, going back out today after...
Forum: RC Jets
05-18-2020, 11:57 AM
Replies: 1,342
Views: 203,187
Posted By F16Jeff

Maiden went bad.

Yesterday my buddy took the F4e off for maiden. Flame out just after take off. Gear and flaps were up and she was flying great for the short flight. Made left for return leg and my set it in the...
Forum: RC Jets
05-13-2020, 08:02 PM
Replies: 1,342
Views: 203,187
Posted By F16Jeff

My F4e is complete

Today I worked on the final steps of radio and control setup, correcting any servo loads, tidy up all the loose wires, and secured air tanks and rx batteries. Only thing I do not have installed is...
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