Skymaster F/A-18F Super Hornet build thread - Page 3

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Built thread at RCUniverse forum 

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_8876307/anchors_8876351/mpage_1/key_/anchor/tm.htm#8876351

Taxi test videos hosted by www.Skyhobbies.com.sg 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q5jvYvrNluo&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p3snOVu6hLg&feature=related

LED lights and smoke tests at dusk

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vp_aP0Z4OtY&eurl=http%3A%2F%2Fskyhobbies%2Eproboards%2Ecom%2Findex%2Ecgi%3Fboard%3Dturbine%26action%3Ddisplay%26thread%3D7%26page%3D7&feature=player_embedded

Maiden flight video - 31st May 2009

http://www.rcuvideos.com/video/Skymaster-FA18-Super-Hornet-Mai

 

 

 

 

Airbrushing the anti-slip section on the LEX.

Masking removed.

Gear doors.

Trial fit.

Bottom view.

Sidewinder missiles, scratch-built from balsa and birch ply.

Rear door cylinders done.

Front landing gear.

SmartFly Expander Pro "Pin-N-Flag" switch with dual Sanyo Ni-Cad 2400mah battery setup.

Front landing gear and doors done.

Smoke system tested successfully.

Heat sheild applied. Able to withstand 1000 deg C radiant heat.

All LEDs soldered, wired and routed.

Main wing - port side.

Main wing - starboard side.

AUW = 16 kg (35 lbs) without fuel.

Maiden flight - 31st May 2009 (Click on image for more flight pictures)

Wings and Stab covers done from sewing machine.