IT'S HERE!! THE F-4 IS FINALLY HERE!!
This is one project that I've actually been working on for quite a while, without posting ANYTHING about it here. I built #1 at Flite Fest Ohio, 2017, and it flew AWESOME. Flite Test even featured it a bit in their recap video. Ever since then, I've probably gotten more requests for plans for this jet than any other - which puzzles me because it's clearly NOT a trivial build!
But you all asked for it, and I promised I'd post plans when I finally flew my second build at home, so here you go! I'll put up as many build-pics as possible, but fair warning; they're not comprehensive. O_O So please ask questions as you go, I'll try to answer them as best I can, and hopefully others can learn along at once.
Details:
F-4 Phantom II
Power: 2 x 70mm 12-blade EDF
Battery: 5000-6000mAh, 4S
Wingspan: 36 inches
Length: 54 inches
Weight: 85 ounces - (5lb, 5oz) - (2.4Kg)
DISCLAIMER: As of this post (11/2/2017), the plans are posted in "AS-IS" condition....meaning I still need to make some updates, but it flies, but be warned. Mostly, I need to move the motor-mounts BACK to make room to move the battery and ESC's back as well. If you build it per-plans, most likely it'll be nose heavy - which isn't bad, just not ideal. But I've kept this to myself long enough, I feel like it just needs to be out there for everyone to have fun with.![Wink ;) ;)](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)
Also, you do NOT have to build the all-flying "Stabilator", you can get away with traditional elevators on a fixed horizontal stab. However, you will need two servos; one for each elevator.
PLANS:
https://forum.flitetest.com/index.php?resources/f-4-phantom-ii-twin-70mm-edf-monster.274/
Build pics below:
Sorry there aren't more details on the build. If I find more, I'll post them. If you DO attempt this plane, PLEASE ask questions here so everyone can benefit from the answers!
![F-4_iso2.JPG F-4_iso2.JPG](https://ftforumx2.s3.amazonaws.com/2017/11/164898_0dadd3a6455fa5fac7ef38f4f35b1491_thumb.jpg)
![F-4_iso1.JPG F-4_iso1.JPG](https://ftforumx2.s3.amazonaws.com/2017/11/164900_9fa1f90d3e21d224d8901c47e1c2ef11_thumb.jpg)
This is one project that I've actually been working on for quite a while, without posting ANYTHING about it here. I built #1 at Flite Fest Ohio, 2017, and it flew AWESOME. Flite Test even featured it a bit in their recap video. Ever since then, I've probably gotten more requests for plans for this jet than any other - which puzzles me because it's clearly NOT a trivial build!
But you all asked for it, and I promised I'd post plans when I finally flew my second build at home, so here you go! I'll put up as many build-pics as possible, but fair warning; they're not comprehensive. O_O So please ask questions as you go, I'll try to answer them as best I can, and hopefully others can learn along at once.
Details:
F-4 Phantom II
Power: 2 x 70mm 12-blade EDF
Battery: 5000-6000mAh, 4S
Wingspan: 36 inches
Length: 54 inches
Weight: 85 ounces - (5lb, 5oz) - (2.4Kg)
DISCLAIMER: As of this post (11/2/2017), the plans are posted in "AS-IS" condition....meaning I still need to make some updates, but it flies, but be warned. Mostly, I need to move the motor-mounts BACK to make room to move the battery and ESC's back as well. If you build it per-plans, most likely it'll be nose heavy - which isn't bad, just not ideal. But I've kept this to myself long enough, I feel like it just needs to be out there for everyone to have fun with.
Also, you do NOT have to build the all-flying "Stabilator", you can get away with traditional elevators on a fixed horizontal stab. However, you will need two servos; one for each elevator.
PLANS:
https://forum.flitetest.com/index.php?resources/f-4-phantom-ii-twin-70mm-edf-monster.274/
Build pics below:
![IMG_4584.jpg IMG_4584.jpg](https://ftforumx2.s3.amazonaws.com/2017/11/164872_d658472c3e4a2df6ce3267db27bcc2cd_thumb.jpg)
![IMG_4585.jpg IMG_4585.jpg](https://ftforumx2.s3.amazonaws.com/2017/11/164874_00979770d675010e3ba002d0a1513d9f_thumb.jpg)
![IMG_4586.jpg IMG_4586.jpg](https://ftforumx2.s3.amazonaws.com/2017/11/164875_a600598126b4a479174ad9b000c39876_thumb.jpg)
![IMG_4587.jpg IMG_4587.jpg](https://ftforumx2.s3.amazonaws.com/2017/11/164877_e8be3b6b6aada448dd15078ff9889b4b_thumb.jpg)
![IMG_4609.jpg IMG_4609.jpg](https://ftforumx2.s3.amazonaws.com/2017/11/164881_3a3bcd49e2b749a26b5f39da8064ea60_thumb.jpg)
![IMG_4610.jpg IMG_4610.jpg](https://ftforumx2.s3.amazonaws.com/2017/11/164883_7e922a5af811c5fc97ccae9f4215dfb0_thumb.jpg)
![IMG_4614.jpg IMG_4614.jpg](https://ftforumx2.s3.amazonaws.com/2017/11/164884_fc8859834e89bdac50f93dc4729a72ec_thumb.jpg)
![IMG_4616.jpg IMG_4616.jpg](https://ftforumx2.s3.amazonaws.com/2017/11/164885_7382415ff20c7555a58bfa83bdf23761_thumb.jpg)
![IMG_4619.jpg IMG_4619.jpg](https://ftforumx2.s3.amazonaws.com/2017/11/164886_ea8131c490b27a27ea11cad10b2457bf_thumb.jpg)
![IMG_4620.jpg IMG_4620.jpg](https://ftforumx2.s3.amazonaws.com/2017/11/164887_94882d81d276ddc0d14bd5dc0a7a3f15_thumb.jpg)
![IMG_4621.jpg IMG_4621.jpg](https://ftforumx2.s3.amazonaws.com/2017/11/164888_6812213fb9db5d8e2fc6fd830541426d_thumb.jpg)
![IMG_4625.jpg IMG_4625.jpg](https://ftforumx2.s3.amazonaws.com/2017/11/164889_384def083b48bda0da96dbc59003de79_thumb.jpg)
![IMG_5082.jpg IMG_5082.jpg](https://ftforumx2.s3.amazonaws.com/2017/11/164891_bb51d40f6aa203438370483b66ad3de5_thumb.jpg)
![IMG_5083.jpg IMG_5083.jpg](https://ftforumx2.s3.amazonaws.com/2017/11/164892_4fa4759eb59f998b7ee2db8e198acd92_thumb.jpg)
![IMG_5084.jpg IMG_5084.jpg](https://ftforumx2.s3.amazonaws.com/2017/11/164894_c6d64f1348e06b8acba2f78680058834_thumb.jpg)
Sorry there aren't more details on the build. If I find more, I'll post them. If you DO attempt this plane, PLEASE ask questions here so everyone can benefit from the answers!
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