F-22 Gym Flyer by Buzzard Models

Madspadder

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I received two of these F-22 kits from Buzzard Models yesterday to build and test. Buzzard Models is also selling a bind and fly version. Here is a link . I built both planes in a couple of hours. hoping to fly these on Wednesday. https://www.buzzardmodels.com/F-22GymFlyer
 

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Madspadder

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Working on the paint. Going with a Tiger meet idea. Sprayed the top wing, tail and fuse with Testor orange enamel. Made some templates for the wing stripes so both wings will match. I used a black marker to outline and filled in the black areas by brushing on black acrylic paint.
 

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Madspadder

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More paint... getting the verticals stabs set with the included angle gauge. This kit is super easy to build. Had two of them built in an hour.
 

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Madspadder

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Cool! The link in the first post doesn’t work for me... What power setup is it using?
I believe he sent the 5 gram power p
I was looking at the RCAF maple leaf roundels you used, not to many people in the states rock those on their planes.[/QUOTE]
They were in a photo I was going by
I was looking at the RCAF maple leaf roundels you used, not to many people in the states rock those on their planes.
I was using this photo for the paint. The motor that I am using on the second jet is a drone motor. Should know Wednesday if it works.
 

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Madspadder

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Got the first flight in last night. The jet ended up weighing almost 4 0z with the paint and equipment I used. The instructions said it should weigh in at 2.5 oz. I moved the battery forward and was able to get it to balance. The video shows the first flight on low rates. The jet flew smoothly, would turn on a dime and flew high alpha easily. This really a fun little jet !! Thanks Buzzard Models for another fun indoor flyer !!
 

BATTLEAXE

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Got the first flight in last night. The jet ended up weighing almost 4 0z with the paint and equipment I used. The instructions said it should weigh in at 2.5 oz. I moved the battery forward and was able to get it to balance. The video shows the first flight on low rates. The jet flew smoothly, would turn on a dime and flew high alpha easily. This really a fun little jet !! Thanks Buzzard Models for another fun indoor flyer !!
Awesome video! It flies perfect for indoors, fast and slow. Kinda like the FT-22 for outdoors flying. Just like @Grifflyer I am gonna start calling you NASCAR, you seem to like the left turns :ROFLMAO:
 

BATTLEAXE

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That name fits !! Maybe I need to build a flying car....
That eagle you are holding in your avatar, there is one for sale on consignment in my LHS. That is why I thought you lived in my area, thought it may be yours. Just haven't seen them around, thought they were rare