MS F-16

[CrshNBrn]

Dont see a lot a love for the Master Series F-16 on the forum...anybody else have one? The build has been straightforward so far.

 

[Jo's squadron]

Dont see a lot a love for the Master Series F-16 on the forum...anybody else have one? The build has been straightforward so far.

I wish I had one😂

 

[FoamyDM]

Didn't Ben Harbor have one for use here?

Plane - XF VIPER - Foamboard F-16 EDF

These are the latest (currently v8) plans for my F-16. For build pictures, instructions, questions and answers, please visit the forum thread here: https://forum.flitetest.com/index.php?threads/xf-viper-foamboard-f-16-edf.54501/ If you want...

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[CrshNBrn]

Didn't Ben Harbor have one for use here?

Plane - XF VIPER - Foamboard F-16 EDF

These are the latest (currently v8) plans for my F-16. For build pictures, instructions, questions and answers, please visit the forum thread here: https://forum.flitetest.com/index.php?threads/xf-viper-foamboard-f-16-edf.54501/ If you want...

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Yep! They are different plans and look completely different. I'm curious how they fly will differently. Ben's F-16 uses a 4S system while FT uses a 6S setup- should be interesting!

 

[Foamforce]

Yep! They are different plans and look completely different. I'm curious how they fly will differently. Ben's F-16 uses a 4S system while FT uses a 6S setup- should be interesting!

I have 6s in mine (Ben’s version). It gets up and goes! One of the easiest launching EDFs I’ve ever tried. You just barely need to throw it forward. It doesn’t even dip.

 

[CrshNBrn]

A few shots before painting. The build was fairly straightforward and not too tricky for anyone who has a few MS builds under their belts.

She's gorgeous. There's something about the graceful lines of an Overstreet-designed FT Master Series airplane, and this one doesn't disappoint. Lots of fairings. She even has the drooping nose. I added EDF lights, a balsa reinforcement of the air scoop, and some 3D printed details. Now to wait for a warm spell for painting.

 

[jack10525]

Looks to be coming along very well. For me this is just too expensive a build. And with the complexity I don't think I would build or fly it well.

 

[CrshNBrn]

It's a fair point- these big MS kits are often not much cheaper than their pre-built, store-bought foamy cousins. I try to keep costs down by recycling all of the electronics from plane to plane. Plus, I almost like the building part as much as flying them.

 

[Jo's squadron]

What paint scheme are you going for?

 

[CrshNBrn]

What paint scheme are you going for?

Have you seen those digital camo paint jobs? There's a fella on Youtube that makes it look easy. I thought I'd give it a try.

 

[Houndpup Rc]

Have you seen those digital camo paint jobs? There's a fella on Youtube that makes it look easy. I thought I'd give it a try.

Cool!👍

 

[bisco]

incredible work, the detail is amazing

 

[Mr Man]

Have you seen those digital camo paint jobs? There's a fella on Youtube that makes it look easy. I thought I'd give it a try.

That's awesome! I hope it turns out!

 

[Jo's squadron]

Have you seen those digital camo paint jobs? There's a fella on Youtube that makes it look easy. I thought I'd give it a try.

That looks sooo good🤩

 

[CrshNBrn]

All done! Time for the obligatory glamour shots showing off the paint job before it gets all beat up. I cheated and used a canopy for a Freewing F-16, as well as some 3D printed stuff (pilot, cheater vents on bottom, Sidewinders, etc.). Maiden should be soon!

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[Zephyr1]

Amazing as always @CrshNBrn !!

I tried a digital camo on a MiG-29 a few years ago and it was very painful, this looks like a much better system.

How are you doing the canopies like that? I assume it's vaccuum forming but are you buying the molds somewhere or do you have a walk through of how you're doing it?

Thanks!

 

[CrshNBrn]

Amazing as always @CrshNBrn !!

I tried a digital camo on a MiG-29 a few years ago and it was very painful, this looks like a much better system.

How are you doing the canopies like that? I assume it's vaccuum forming but are you buying the molds somewhere or do you have a walk through of how you're doing it?

Thanks!

Thanks, Zephr1!

I wish I could take credit for the painting system- I used the techniques from that Youtube video i posted earlier in the thread. As for the canopies, I've been cheating lately and ordering them from MotionRC from planes that are roughly the same size & scale as the foamboard version.

 

[telnar1236]

All done! Time for the obligatory glamour shots showing off the paint job before it gets all beat up. I cheated and used a canopy for a Freewing F-16, as well as some 3D printed stuff (pilot, cheater vents on bottom, Sidewinders, etc.). Maiden should be soon!

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That looks amazing - much better than most planes you can buy

 

[Houndpup Rc]

All done! Time for the obligatory glamour shots showing off the paint job before it gets all beat up. I cheated and used a canopy for a Freewing F-16, as well as some 3D printed stuff (pilot, cheater vents on bottom, Sidewinders, etc.). Maiden should be soon!

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Wow, that's amazing!👍

 

[Mr Man]

Looks as good as some eflite planes! Or better…. Good Job!