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Forum: RC Jets

03-29-2024, 04:54 AM

Replies: 26

Wind RC Rafale

Views: 2,134

Posted By GoldenEagle1

Good point, I'll switch back to the solid caps.

Good point, I'll switch back to the solid caps.

Forum: RC Jets

03-29-2024, 04:29 AM

Replies: 26

Wind RC Rafale

Views: 2,134

Posted By GoldenEagle1

Good! Maybe I can get some control throw...

Good! Maybe I can get some control throw recommendations from another owner. This is my first delta / canard ship.

Forum: RC Jets

03-28-2024, 06:12 PM

Replies: 26

Wind RC Rafale

Views: 2,134

Posted By GoldenEagle1

I've sometimes felt that way about most every ARF...

I've sometimes felt that way about most every ARF and kit I've built and that's a lot over a lifetime of flying models. I'm sure you could just accept every negative I've pointed out and still...

Forum: RC Jets

03-28-2024, 08:34 AM

Replies: 26

Wind RC Rafale

Views: 2,134

Posted By GoldenEagle1

Best video of the 2017 Solo Demo Rafale: ...

Best video of the 2017 Solo Demo Rafale:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IgD4QvxhFyU

This is the one that finalized my decision to buy this airplane. Got to practice replicating that final...

Forum: RC Jets

03-28-2024, 08:24 AM

Replies: 26

Wind RC Rafale

Views: 2,134

Posted By GoldenEagle1

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vb...

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vbulletin/1180x2000/img_20240109_144627770_hdr_2_58bdb33282cec0a5fc2f83b2b8f945ffe93f5323.jpg
Aileron servo mounting. Changed to button head machine...

Forum: RC Jets

03-28-2024, 07:59 AM

Replies: 26

Wind RC Rafale

Views: 2,134

Posted By GoldenEagle1

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vb...

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vbulletin/2000x1575/img_20231006_150141671_2_d59f82f281c4193490e84dead39a2d102e62ab24.jpg
Tank and UAT as provided. I removed the tank to inspect and...

Forum: RC Jets

03-28-2024, 07:26 AM

Replies: 26

Wind RC Rafale

Views: 2,134

Posted By GoldenEagle1

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vb...

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vbulletin/2000x1212/img_20240325_130933658_2_5e43bbf52567f515116a07dfe609c201a3442e87.jpg
Why couldn't they have painted the inside of the nav light...

Forum: RC Jets

03-28-2024, 07:18 AM

Replies: 26

Wind RC Rafale

Views: 2,134

Posted By GoldenEagle1

Yeahbaby: Thanks - good advice. I use machine...

Yeahbaby: Thanks - good advice. I use machine screws with locknuts on the engine mounts and most everywhere else. Locktite every other machine screw. Still good practice to check once in a while. ...

Forum: RC Jets

03-28-2024, 07:14 AM

Replies: 26

Wind RC Rafale

Views: 2,134

Posted By GoldenEagle1

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vb...

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vbulletin/2000x1031/img_20240111_111113620_hdr_43b38b541136510b67155df5a812f95217e05398.jpg
Added laminated ply engine mounting rails that lap under...

Forum: RC Jets

03-28-2024, 06:45 AM

Replies: 26

Wind RC Rafale

Views: 2,134

Posted By GoldenEagle1

The red filler cap with a lanyard is an alternate...

The red filler cap with a lanyard is an alternate provided in the Jersey Modeler jet kit. The vent plug is 'T' shaped with a "Remove Before Flight" flag. Been using the same filler cap on my AreS XL...

Forum: RC Jets

03-27-2024, 01:20 PM

Replies: 26

Wind RC Rafale

Views: 2,134

Posted By GoldenEagle1

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vb...

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vbulletin/2000x1667/img_20240326_163648990_9c91c9e4ec19da763f42e2b430468c0e4a9503fc.jpg
Wing Top...

Forum: RC Jets

03-27-2024, 01:17 PM

Replies: 26

Wind RC Rafale

Views: 2,134

Posted By GoldenEagle1

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vb...

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vbulletin/1280x2000/img_20240326_084514033_hdr_2_6f78879008a8af904416395ea229e91537a5e4ef.jpg
Nose cone battery location works nicely - just rotate to...

Forum: RC Jets

03-27-2024, 12:56 PM

Replies: 26

Wind RC Rafale

Views: 2,134

Posted By GoldenEagle1

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vb...

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vbulletin/2000x826/img_20240122_161614359_hdr_27ed672a4dea4c22ba12c749cb12abf877d96761.jpg
Fuselage bottom hatch - kinda' looks like a hydroplane at...

Forum: RC Jets

03-27-2024, 12:35 PM

Replies: 26

Wind RC Rafale

Views: 2,134

Posted By GoldenEagle1

Ceeray: Looked through the link and I don't...

Ceeray: Looked through the link and I don't really recognize the two(?) Rafales being discussed. Aviation Jets is mentioned for one - it definitely has a lot of differences with the Wind RC. The...

Forum: RC Jets

03-26-2024, 05:38 PM

Replies: 26

Wind RC Rafale

Views: 2,134

Posted By GoldenEagle1

Sounds good, airstream will push them back when...

Sounds good, airstream will push them back when the gear bumps them open. Makes little airbrakes as well.

Forum: RC Jets

03-26-2024, 02:58 PM

Replies: 26

Wind RC Rafale

Views: 2,134

Posted By GoldenEagle1

My general impression of this Wind RC product is...

My general impression of this Wind RC product is that it generally is of better than average quality in design, construction, and finish.

I have owned only a few other composite airframes: a CARF...

Forum: RC Jets

03-26-2024, 01:04 PM

Replies: 26

Wind RC Rafale

Views: 2,134

Posted By GoldenEagle1

The model comes with one piece main gear doors...

The model comes with one piece main gear doors that must remain open with the gear down. I wanted to make these scale-like where the main doors close after the gear comes down so I cut off the rear...

Forum: RC Jets

03-26-2024, 07:14 AM

Replies: 26

Wind RC Rafale

Views: 2,134

Posted By GoldenEagle1

Wind RC Rafale

For the last couple of months I have been working on assembling a Wind RC Rafale scale turbine. I picked up this airframe, along with a Wind RC Viper, late last year from Chief Aircraft. I have been...

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