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Forum: RC Jets
10-20-2019, 06:54 AM
Replies: 1,951
Views: 396,675
Posted By madmodelman

Yes, good luck, I haven't got mine now, I would...

Yes, good luck, I haven't got mine now, I would have liked to advise you on my cg.
Mine did fly very nicely.
Forum: RC Jets
10-20-2019, 06:21 AM
Replies: 1,951
Views: 396,675
Posted By madmodelman

We're talking about the 1/5 JL one. Brian, mine...

We're talking about the 1/5 JL one.
Brian, mine is the earlier version, isn't it possible to pack the nose leg to lower it?
I'm flying the larger FB one nowadays.
Forum: RC Jets
10-20-2019, 03:02 AM
Replies: 1,951
Views: 396,675
Posted By madmodelman

The rear springs are already soft, on tarmac...

The rear springs are already soft, on tarmac there is no problem, on grass the nose leg is pulled back creating a negative incidence on the wing.

Cure is to use stiffer nose leg...
Forum: RC Jets
07-16-2019, 07:19 AM
Replies: 1,951
Views: 396,675
Posted By madmodelman

Wren160, perfect size, most time on 1/2 throttle...

Wren160, perfect size, most time on 1/2 throttle for scale speed, long flight times also.
Forum: RC Jets
07-16-2019, 12:56 AM
Replies: 1,951
Views: 396,675
Posted By madmodelman

Just wait for t off speed before rotating, don't...

Just wait for t off speed before rotating, don't hold a chunk of up elevator and she'll take off scale. Bonus is on landing she sticks well!
Forum: RC Jets
01-29-2019, 04:10 PM
Replies: 1,951
Views: 396,675
Posted By madmodelman

Might be worth looking at Unilight.at, they are...

Might be worth looking at Unilight.at, they are expensive but they will list the sizes on their website iirc.
Forum: RC Jets
01-29-2019, 11:35 AM
Replies: 1,951
Views: 396,675
Posted By madmodelman

L39 does not have afterburner! Powered by a...

L39 does not have afterburner!
Powered by a turbofan engine, suggest you research the Full size!
Forum: RC Jets
01-11-2018, 04:26 PM
Replies: 1,951
Views: 396,675
Posted By madmodelman

160 preferable but 140 fine, may struggle a bit...

160 preferable but 140 fine, may struggle a bit off grass though.
Forum: RC Jets
10-26-2017, 01:23 AM
Replies: 1,951
Views: 396,675
Posted By madmodelman

I used a Wren 160 which is more than adequate but...

I used a Wren 160 which is more than adequate but helps on grass, 140 will be fine.
Forum: RC Jets
10-26-2017, 01:16 AM
Replies: 1,951
Views: 396,675
Posted By madmodelman

They both fly very well, the gen2 from memory has...

They both fly very well, the gen2 from memory has a different spar set up, canopy changed, aileron servo positions etc.
I had a gen1, fantastic flyer.
Forum: RC Jets
10-26-2017, 01:10 AM
Replies: 1,951
Views: 396,675
Posted By madmodelman

Two versions, gen 2 has front access hatches,...

Two versions, gen 2 has front access hatches, there are other differences too but that's the most obvious one.
Forum: RC Jets
07-01-2016, 04:41 AM
Replies: 1,951
Views: 396,675
Posted By madmodelman

Gear first, takes load off surfaces and they make...

Gear first, takes load off surfaces and they make damn good air brakes, then first flap, full flap, air brakes when lined up, nose down on idle, flare.
Forum: RC Jets
01-11-2015, 02:27 PM
Replies: 1,951
Views: 396,675
Posted By madmodelman

About three pages back, on rcmf as well.

About three pages back, on rcmf as well.
Forum: RC Jets
01-11-2015, 01:55 PM
Replies: 1,951
Views: 396,675
Posted By madmodelman

Yeah, it's half built now, new thread re FB Jets...

Yeah, it's half built now, new thread re FB Jets large L39 couple of days ago on here.
Forum: RC Jets
12-13-2014, 09:47 AM
Replies: 1,951
Views: 396,675
Posted By madmodelman

Kit's good, Ive seen one, Airex & Carbon formers...

Kit's good, Ive seen one, Airex & Carbon formers one, I'll let you know when it arrives.
Forum: RC Jets
12-11-2014, 04:27 AM
Replies: 1,951
Views: 396,675
Posted By madmodelman

Good job Eugene. I've have the big FB one on...

Good job Eugene. I've have the big FB one on order!
Forum: RC Jets
08-16-2014, 02:49 AM
Replies: 1,951
Views: 396,675
Posted By madmodelman

Eugene, I found my plans and as you say no hard...

Eugene, I found my plans and as you say no hard points.
Attached pic of my drop tanks, I was wrong earlier, they are in two parts, convinced they are gen JetLegend, even painted the correct colour....
Forum: RC Jets
07-28-2014, 08:57 AM
Replies: 1,951
Views: 396,675
Posted By madmodelman

Thanks Eugene. I test flew my s/h replacement...

Thanks Eugene.
I test flew my s/h replacement yesterday, it was a dog compared to the one I built/lost.
Weighed it today, 18.47 kg, 40.71 lbs dry!!!
I also ran out of elevator landing.
Gary.
Forum: RC Jets
07-27-2014, 10:56 AM
Replies: 1,951
Views: 396,675
Posted By madmodelman

Forgive me if it's been asked before but does...

Forgive me if it's been asked before but does anyone know where the wing hard points are for gen JL drop tanks?
I flew mine through a tree last month and have aquired another with a set of unfitted...
Forum: RC Jets
06-25-2014, 02:39 AM
Replies: 1,951
Views: 396,675
Posted By madmodelman

All these problems are baffling me, with the...

All these problems are baffling me, with the exception of my noseleg not wanting to retract at too high airspeed I have had no issues with landing gear with no mods needed.
Forum: RC Jets
01-29-2014, 12:30 AM
Replies: 1,951
Views: 396,675
Posted By madmodelman

Eugene, link to my F4 build thread as requested. ...

Eugene, link to my F4 build thread as requested.
www.rcmf.co.uk/4um/index.php?topic=99203.0
Gary.
Forum: RC Jets
01-13-2014, 02:07 PM
Replies: 1,951
Views: 396,675
Posted By madmodelman

Use as much as you can get, 70 will be fine.

Use as much as you can get, 70 will be fine.
Forum: RC Jets
01-11-2014, 12:18 PM
Replies: 1,951
Views: 396,675
Posted By madmodelman

If you mean mine not bad, bit tricky in certain...

If you mean mine not bad, bit tricky in certain light conditions when head on, the lights help on approach.
Forum: RC Jets
01-10-2014, 12:33 AM
Replies: 1,951
Views: 396,675
Posted By madmodelman

Jeff at Zedjet.com if you really get stuck.

Jeff at Zedjet.com if you really get stuck.
Forum: RC Jets
01-08-2014, 01:24 AM
Replies: 1,951
Views: 396,675
Posted By madmodelman

I've started a thread on rcmf Eugene, it's not...

I've started a thread on rcmf Eugene, it's not much to look at yet, I'm hacking the fuse about to fit the engine correctly, I'll start a thread on here soon rather than foul the L39 thread up.
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