|
|
|
| Warbirds Place to discuss anything Warbird Related..... Fighter Planes, Fighter Jets, Fighter Helis and All Warbird Builds, etc. |
 |
|
|
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
09-18-2012, 08:43 PM
|
#1 |
|
Guest
I am: Dave R.
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Halifax
Radio of choice:
Futaba 7C 2.4 # of RCs: 12+
Feedback: 46 / 100%
Posts: 4,981
Total Props: 24
|
Great Planes F-4 Phantom
Might be getting a Great Planes Phantom kit, not sure if the plans are complete or not. Anyone have a set of plans, just in case? Also, any comments on the kit, building, flying, any thoughts, detailing, etc. Thanks!
|
|
 .
|
| Sponsored Links - Subscribe to remove this ad. |
|
|
|
09-18-2012, 09:45 PM
|
#2 |
|
RCC Supreme Contributor
I am: Scratch Builder Sam
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Waterloo, ON
Radio of choice:
Spectrum DX18 # of RCs: 13
Feedback: 100 / 96%
Posts: 4,134
Total Props: 14
|
Re: Great Planes F-4 Phantom
I never got Gplanes F4 kit, instead bought few Learjet kits from same series. If you ever want to do learjet, i'm the guy to ask about. Still have 2 of these Learjets on me...I'm sure F4 kits have same construction methods as Learjets kit does, only difference is the 2 different type of planes...
|
|
|
.
|
|
09-18-2012, 10:14 PM
|
#3 |
|
RCC Supreme Contributor
I am: Scratch Builder Sam
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Waterloo, ON
Radio of choice:
Spectrum DX18 # of RCs: 13
Feedback: 100 / 96%
Posts: 4,134
Total Props: 14
|
Re: Great Planes F-4 Phantom
Here you go Dave, you can download and print this manual off.
http://manuals.hobbico.com/gpm/gpma0440-manual.pdf This will get you started.... |
|
|
.
|
|
|
|
|
09-19-2012, 05:35 AM
|
#4 |
|
Guest
I am: Dave R.
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Halifax
Radio of choice:
Futaba 7C 2.4 # of RCs: 12+
Feedback: 46 / 100%
Posts: 4,981
Total Props: 24
|
Re: Great Planes F-4 Phantom
Sadly, someone used proxy bidding, and won the kit with less than a second to go. Argh. Only thing I couldn't see in the photos was the fuselage plans, so that's what I was looking for. Hopefully another one will come up for sale, or I'll buy a set of plans for a Phantom, and build from scratch.
|
|
|
.
|
|
10-07-2012, 06:43 AM
|
#5 |
|
Guest
I am: Dave R.
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Halifax
Radio of choice:
Futaba 7C 2.4 # of RCs: 12+
Feedback: 46 / 100%
Posts: 4,981
Total Props: 24
|
Re: Great Planes F-4 Phantom
Of course, as soon as I bought a set of plans, a kit became available! Should be a great winter project, along with a NIB Top Flite FW 190 kit that I received last week!
|
|
|
.
|
|
10-07-2012, 07:20 AM
|
#6 |
|
Level 3 Supporter
★ Site Supporter ★
I am: Gary L
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Tecumseh, Ontario
Feedback: 125 / 100%
Posts: 8,686
Total Props: 101
|
Re: Great Planes F-4 Phantom
What do you plan to haul it around?
I grabbed a nearly complete GP F-15 from another RCC member last fall and spent the winter going through it nose to tail. Made a few changes such as all internal control linkages, but the biggest was to move all the control system aft and the fuel tank close to the CofG. Not sure if the F-4 suffers the same malady, but the GP F-15 is notoriously nose heavy, (not helped by my stuffing a Fox Eagle IV 60 and larger muffler up front). It is also a high drag airframe. I collected a lot of foamie external tanks and missiles while working through it and will likely only use the few already sorted out, so if you need anything for detailing give me a PM.
__________________
I know there's money in aviation........I put it there! |
|
.
|
|
10-07-2012, 02:07 PM
|
#7 |
|
Guest
I am: Dave R.
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Halifax
Radio of choice:
Futaba 7C 2.4 # of RCs: 12+
Feedback: 46 / 100%
Posts: 4,981
Total Props: 24
|
Re: Great Planes F-4 Phantom
I haven't read of any CG issues with the F-4, not sure yet on powerplant though. Tempting though, to see if and EDF setup would work! Think I'll stick with the prop nose though. I can't wait to open up the kit when it arrives though.
|
|
|
.
|
|
10-07-2012, 02:37 PM
|
#8 | |
|
RCC Supreme Contributor
I am: Scratch Builder Sam
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Waterloo, ON
Radio of choice:
Spectrum DX18 # of RCs: 13
Feedback: 100 / 96%
Posts: 4,134
Total Props: 14
|
Re: Great Planes F-4 Phantom
Quote:
Good you found one as I was going to look one for you at LHR swapmeet in few weeks time... |
|
|
|
.
|
|
10-25-2012, 08:10 PM
|
#9 |
|
Guest
I am: Dave R.
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Halifax
Radio of choice:
Futaba 7C 2.4 # of RCs: 12+
Feedback: 46 / 100%
Posts: 4,981
Total Props: 24
|
Re: Great Planes F-4 Phantom
Well, I've started the build, and so far, so good! Really like the way she's going together. If anyone's built one of these, and has any tips, hints, improvement ideas, let me know!
|
|
|
.
|
|
10-28-2012, 02:19 AM
|
#10 | |
|
RCC Supreme Contributor
I am: Gordon W
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Calgary, Alberta
Radio of choice:
JR28x, JRXG11 # of RCs: 15+
Feedback: 44 / 100%
Posts: 4,355
Total Props: 126
|
Re: Great Planes F-4 Phantom
Quote:
__________________
IMAC Team Canada 2014, 2018 
|
|
|
|
.
|
|
| Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests) | |
| Thread Tools | |
| Display Modes | |
|
Similar Threads
|
||||
| Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
| Price drop Great Planes F-4 Phantom II Kit | madfrog67 | FS - Airplanes | 19 | 10-31-2011 04:53 PM |
| Great Planes F-4 Phantom Jet $120 | Airmaster23 | FS - Airplanes | 2 | 03-22-2010 04:08 PM |
| Great Planes BLT + power system + Radio/Receiver - Great Gift or Winter Project! | marcfern | FS - Airplanes | 1 | 12-22-2008 08:09 AM |
| Great Planes makes great planes! | jpmodels | General RC Aircraft Discussion | 8 | 01-16-2007 03:01 PM |
| Great planes Phantom F-4 60 size | picogt | FS - Airplanes | 5 | 08-17-2004 03:28 AM |
Linear Mode
Your Privacy Choices