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Finally put some flights on my F104

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  1. u2fast

    u2fast Karting

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    I have worked off and on for 2 years building this 1/4 scale F104. It’s finished in a thin aluminum skin one panel at a time to replicate the full scale jet. All the rivets are there and I burnished each panel separately. She is 16 feet 4 inches long. Weight is 74 lbs including 16 lbs of jet A on board. Thrust is 77lbs. Fuel burn is 33oz per minute. I have put 3 flights on her and I’m still learning the model.
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  2. arizonaitalian

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    Video links!
     
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  3. donv

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    Wow! What are you using for an engine?
     
  4. u2fast

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    a BF300 turbine from Germany.
     
  5. donv

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    Is that a straight turbojet? Not much room in there for a fan, I would guess... how many pounds of thrust?
     
  6. u2fast

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    yes. Straight turbojet. 77lbs of thrust. 33oz per minute burn. Carries 2 gallons of jet A.
     
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    Is that the one at Edwards? Note she has an F-104G/F-104S vertical stabilizer/rudder.
     
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  10. u2fast

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    this is a replica of chuck yeagers f104 when based in germany..
     
  11. rob lay

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    wow, so cool. congrats. must be a challenge to fly.
     
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    Looks kewl

    The large red 69th emulates the 69th Tac Fighter Training Squadron out of Luke AFB with the F-104G.
     
  13. donv

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    What does your control setup look like?
     
  14. RudyP

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    Wow, that is an amazing model! What a labor of love! I'm a terrible RC flyer but even if I was decent, I'd be quite worried flying something like that given a) the amount of time you spent on it b) what I can only imagine are pretty hairy flying dynamics given the wing loading and general purpose of the full scale airplane... Enjoy but be careful!!
     
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  15. u2fast

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    some video of flight number 2
     
  16. Gatorrari

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    Reminds me of full-scale P.R. ANG F-104s flying over my house in San Juan in the late '60s!
     
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    Your Starfighter is splendid!!!

    Strap a Vuvuzela under the belly and maybe it’ll howl just right?

    JK…it’s fantastic!
     
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    Amazing that with those relatively small wheels and tires she can operate off grass. Most impressive.
     
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  20. Bob Parks

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    Fantastic ! For several years I saw these in action at Abottsford and Paine Field and got to know some of the pilots. Flying this airplane was not for the faint of heart the slow witted. Marvelous model.
     
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  21. Rifledriver

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    I thought the same but something in the nose gear didn't like it.
     
  22. u2fast

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    yep. slightly bent the strut. therefore, it chose to stay down for the flight.
     
  23. Rifledriver

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    I was surprised it got airborne. Not like its a Super Cub with tudra wheels.

    And I was not aware Chucky Eager flew them in Germany.
     
  24. Nurburgringer

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    Fantastic.
    Mind posting next time you plan to take her to Bomberfield? My son and I would love to check it out in person!
     
  25. u2fast

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    i sure will
     
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