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Pacoson
10-22-2004, 03:22 PM
Well this forum needs to be woken up a bit so here we are.
I have built my first Jet, It's an F/A-18 Hornet in the Blue Angels color scheme.
We-Mo-Tec 480 Ducted fan
I am using a Mega 16/15-2T
Castle Creations Phoenix 60 ESC
2 HS81mg servos for the tailerons
10cell 1950FAUP sanyos under the hood
building was great, waiting for the batteries to come anyday now.
Should get about a 3 to 4 min flight and a top speed of just over 100mph
125 for the kit and 275+- for the gear add batteries.
Not cheap but I'll tell ya after I fly it how the rush is!
Jonathan
Pacoson
10-22-2004, 03:31 PM
how about a pic
NitroDad
11-14-2004, 03:28 PM
That is sweet!
NitroJohnnyD
11-28-2004, 02:09 PM
Well this forum needs to be woken up a bit so here we are.
I have built my first Jet, It's an F/A-18 Hornet in the Blue Angels color scheme.
We-Mo-Tec 480 Ducted fan
I am using a Mega 16/15-2T
Castle Creations Phoenix 60 ESC
2 HS81mg servos for the tailerons
10cell 1950FAUP sanyos under the hood
building was great, waiting for the batteries to come anyday now.
Should get about a 3 to 4 min flight and a top speed of just over 100mph
125 for the kit and 275+- for the gear add batteries.
Not cheap but I'll tell ya after I fly it how the rush is!
Jonathan
Gorgeous! Who makes that kit? Do you have a link possibly?
Doubledog
12-09-2004, 09:17 AM
Looks fast. What kind of flight times are you getting?
Pacoson
12-09-2004, 04:33 PM
Srry for the late responce!
The Kit is an ARF form HET-RC ann be bought at
http://www.warbirds-rc.com/
With this flight set-up I will get a 3 to 3.5 min flight @ WOT
NitroJohnnyD
01-16-2005, 09:56 AM
Srry for the late responce!
The Kit is an ARF form HET-RC ann be bought at
http://www.warbirds-rc.com/
With this flight set-up I will get a 3 to 3.5 min flight @ WOT
Great! Thanks for that info.
Saboteur
01-18-2005, 10:54 PM
Awesome. I'm kinda new into the plane things, but watched a few guys fly them around. Cool beans :). I have a few places I could fly a plane at college and elsewhere, but need to save for insurance for my real car. Then I can bring the RC cars and planes to the campus.
Newdude
02-04-2005, 09:54 PM
only 3-3.5 min. that seems kind of short but I don't know jets to well... Are there any nitro jets available...
Saboteur
02-04-2005, 10:33 PM
Wow. Took ya long enough to reply. I completely forgot about this thread. LOL!
Pacoson
02-05-2005, 09:43 AM
This forum doesn't send me notice when someone replies:(
3 min flight @ 95+ mph is good! I've got 2 sets of batteries too.
If you want longer you need to go Lipo with a 3s2p 2100 or better then you can get 2 5 min flights before recharge.
Savage04
03-27-2005, 07:45 PM
do you know if the arf version of that comes covered or do you have to cover it yourself??
Pacoson
03-28-2005, 06:59 AM
it comes covered both in grey or blue angles (sold seperately)
Savage04
03-28-2005, 10:41 AM
can you post more pics like the inside and the rest of the plane??
Savage04
03-28-2005, 12:06 PM
by the way where did u get all the parts from like the motor and the speed controller and the battery??
and do you know if i can use the het rc typhoon edf 3w for this plane ??
Pacoson
04-03-2005, 11:35 AM
servos can be bought where ever you choose.
The Fan unit I bought when I bought the jet, He also sells the motors (if in stock)
the ESC and if you choose Lipo you can get at Esprit models I find them to have competitive prices. Also check out www.rctoys.com check there special combo deals.
I'll try to get some pics of the innards.
Pacoson
04-03-2005, 11:40 AM
innards
Starguard
05-18-2005, 08:50 AM
http://forums.radiocontrolzone.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=54862
I was thinking about getting an Ducted fan jet. Im not sure what type I want an Eletric or a Nitro? Here are the one that I have been looking at.
http://www.stuffwelike.net/store/product.php?productid=16437&cat=283&page=1
or
http://www.stuffwelike.net/store/product.php?productid=16435&cat=283&page=1
or
http://www.stuffwelike.net/store/product.php?productid=16414&cat=283&page=1
or
http://www.stuffwelike.net/store/product.php?productid=16439&cat=283&page=1
What is the avantages of one over another?
Thanx.
SNIP53
07-12-2005, 11:18 PM
The hornet looks awesome love to see some piks of it flying.
SNIP53
07-12-2005, 11:27 PM
Srry for the late responce!
The Kit is an ARF form HET-RC ann be bought at
http://www.warbirds-rc.com/
With this flight set-up I will get a 3 to 3.5 min flight @ WOT
I checked the price out looks good i will be more expensive for australians like me but i dont mind
Starguard
07-13-2005, 02:51 AM
Thats one BEAUTIFUL plane :cool:
charlieoneseven
12-13-2005, 08:52 AM
Wondering if it has flown yet.