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It's coming! Skymaster F-18 1/6 on 2016

Old 03-26-2016, 11:01 AM
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Originally Posted by mackeyjones
Still hanging out for the C, I overcame the temptation of ordering the F.
I'm most definitely going to order the F mate it will be the middle of the year mate and twin Jets Munt 140xbl

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Old 03-26-2016, 05:03 PM
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F-18 1/6 compared with F-16 1/5 for the wider of main wheels


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Old 03-26-2016, 05:32 PM
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The C and D models will be about 20% smaller than these E/F models for the same 1/6 scale, right? Or will they be 1/5.75 and made to be the same physical size?

Hard choice on the E or F for me! I like both!
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yes, i designed the F-18E/F and reduce the size to 1/6.25 and enlarge the F-18C/D to 1/5.75 , so, now both F-18 are almost same physical size, about 3 meter length .,

the wider of main wheel is 52mm ( 20") .,

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Old 03-26-2016, 07:45 PM
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Landing gear looks great Anton
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That's pretty cool I just learned the other night when researching a scheme that the f-18 c/d is a bit smaller than the e/f so I'm glad you making the C/D the same size. This will be my 2016/17 project
Old 03-27-2016, 01:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Damo260
I'm most definitely going to order the F mate it will be the middle of the year mate and twin Jets Munt 140xbl

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Im guessing the C will be out about then.
Old 03-27-2016, 05:46 AM
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Originally Posted by Damo260
I'm most definitely going to order the F mate it will be the middle of the year mate and twin Jets Munt 140xbl

Damo
that will be awesome damo, can't wait to see it!

I would love to get a C and convert it to an Aussie A but I'd never get that one past wifey

Thanks

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Old 03-27-2016, 12:07 PM
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Originally Posted by ticketec
that will be awesome damo, can't wait to see it!

I would love to get a C and convert it to an Aussie A but I'd never get that one past wifey

Thanks

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Lol I'm going to do it in the Australian colour scheme that would be nice the A my uncle use to work on the A and C and remembering going and see them as a kid and sitting in them

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Originally Posted by Damo260
Lol I'm going to do it in the Australian colour scheme that would be nice the A my uncle use to work on the A and C and remembering going and see them as a kid and sitting in them

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There will be a few wandering round in Aussie Scheme's :-)
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My C model has been ordered! Deciding on a scheme is going to tough!
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Originally Posted by dubd
My C model has been ordered! Deciding on a scheme is going to tough!
Lol, I changed my other f18 so I can have the same one I ordered for my first one. Just sent John an email to start ordering it after I saw your FB post.
Old 03-31-2016, 11:37 PM
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the F-18D (C) first product just finished, we will test fly it as soon,.

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Old 03-31-2016, 11:39 PM
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Anton, will you be testing the plane with a single engine and also larger engines like twin 180s?
Old 04-01-2016, 02:02 AM
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C version forever!
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i will install the single K-210 for test fly to this F-18D and ask my paint factory to paint the blue angel # 7 .,


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Old 04-01-2016, 02:11 AM
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we will do the 3 versions for the engine mounts , single turbine, twin in the tail and twin in the center postion too.,
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Originally Posted by pilot tw
i will install the single K-210 for test fly to this F-18D and ask my paint factory to paint the blue angel # 7 .,


Looking forward to hearing about the performance with a single engine.
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Anton, I was wondering if you have done any test with your F model with wing stores? If so which engine configuration will you need to go with if you plan to put all the ordnance/wing tanks on and fly?

I am having trouble finding documentation for my scheme but I will get it eventually, I have an internal conflict on getting the D over the F, does this F version suffer from the same issues the other Fs do with the landings and jumping off the ground?
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The smaller F model only jumps off the ground if you don't have the correct flap deflection.

I flew the smaller C model with ordnance and without and speed was similar. Climb rate was sightly reduced, so I compensating with more speed into the vertical.

I've seen Tam's Super Hornet fly many times clean and loaded up and as a spectator the performance looked the same.

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Old 04-01-2016, 07:06 AM
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river rattlers f-18 new orleans






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Old 04-01-2016, 07:08 AM
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Originally Posted by Alkaline
river rattlers f-18 new orleans






That looks cool, but tough to see. Do you still have your FEJ 1/6 F-18?
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Yes,

more f-18 schemes on fox-two:
http://fox-two.com/avions/F-18.html
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Been following with great interest. As a 2 time F owner, I really like them. The F can get nose up on landing and jump on takeoff but with practice I was able to make it seem pretty predictable.

More importantly if you watch the videos (skymaster site) of the TO and Landings (with what looks like LE and flaps down and the LEX (?spoiler)) they both look super smooth to me, plus the full length flap has to help.

I love the new gear and just need to see more to figure which engine selection is best. The two K120s look like they provide nice performance. I kind of have my interest in the new Jetcat 220 with onboard generation as an option for this plane

Dave

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Old 04-02-2016, 01:50 PM
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Just heard back from John and started the ordering process on the Large C.

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