Those “little scale pieces” are called static wicks. On the real airplane, they dissipate static electricity generated by the aircraft skin while moving through the air. Very nice scale detail
Dang that was an ACTION PACKED episode. I had everything Drama, Excitement, New Stuff. Great idea re the 3D printing being able to beused as a Mold. I concur whack Locktite RED stuff in there re the as things are pulling some G,s at low and High Speed. Going through everything virtually starting as a kit. Perth Winter lasts a couple weeks Summer and HOT rest of Year FIRE SEASON already started. Looking forward to the next one. 🤠😎
Finally an F16, I doing a scratch built one and I will be neck deep I'm the build and listening to how and what you do. I was super excited about this. Keep it up with the great content
Hi , I started watching your channel. i don't RC but I am enjoying your content. Just a note you might want to share. Use Blue loctite only. The Red loctite requires 300° f /150 c to loosen. Might not be a good look on a multy $1000.00 plane. Thank for a fun channel
Thank you for watching! Yes blue is important but we do use red on some things! I will often use red on fuselage joints as we done ever want them to come apart! 😎
That BVM CCU is actually a pretty feature packed device. You can view RX voltage, air system psi, and set a fail safe for pressure and altitude in meters to prevent the gear from retracting if you bump the switch. BVM has a video on their TH-cam channel on how to program it.
I was looking on BVMs website. Dangerous thing to do😂. I like the tone grey, tone grey black dragon and Aggressor Squadron blue splinter ones. Maybe one day. Pretty cool that they offer ARFs. Makes it seem more doable to me.
I love the Viper especially in 1/5 Scale, its such a beautyful big beast😍 Thanks for this Video session😊 I must say that I was a bit chocked that such a BNF Jet has almost no Loctite on the Screws!!! WTF...☠️
Great video as always.👍👍 One thing though…. I’ve been muddling with 3D Printing for a while now and I’m definitely not an expert by any means but I would’ve tried to incorporate the LED to the bottom of the chute box just so that you don’t have to remove, reglue, at a much lower level than original. I’ve also found that if I’m making new custom prints, it’s easier to print the piece at a thinner, quicker piece just to see if everything fits as needed and then go back and reprint at the normal specs for the finished product. Filament is cheap so it’s easier to try it, go back and change something if need be and try again to get your desired results. I suck at CAD. designing but I’ll try my hardest to design something first before just printing squares and reshaping it to fit.
Thanks for the comments and suggestion! I wanted to keep the lower portion of the tail end as stock vs making that into a new portion of the assembly. Great suggestion though. Agreed on the thinner printing setting. I'm learning as well and it would have saved filament and made it much quicker to print the first thinner.
On the real f-16s there is an extended tail version to accommodate the parachute like all the Hellenic airforce f-16s have. I have no idea if it would be feasible to do that with the rc, but if it is, it would be great.
For sure! With a Jeti setup you have access to all 24 channels regardless of the actual channel layout on the receiver. So if you were to install a single REX 7 Reciever with a Cortex Gyro you have access to 14 servo outputs. Add an expander port to the Rex 7 Reciever and you now have access to 6 more servo ports. But at all times you have access to 24 channels in the radio. That's the simple explanation.
What a monster though a Bixler is my budget though wish I could afford or fly ine of there. In Australia 40yrs ago at the RAAF base where my parent's friend work the had huge jet powered rc jets and wow were they impressive.
You won’t be told by anyone to do it. Not common practice. The theory is, if it’s going to fail it will hopefully happen near beginning of life. Get the servo working and warm.
Seriously. That thing is beyond my wildest dreams. Been flying RC for 35 years and I still don't have the cash for something like that hahaha. I don't know though, I always watch guys at my field flying their turbines and it honestly seems like more stress than enjoyment LOL. Particularly when they go in ;) My Dad always jokes, hope they come with a toilet! Awesome video's though dude!@@thelightersideofrc
In the years ive been subbed and watching your great videos. My question is do you put trusty bent screwdriver in a safe place so you wont loose it. The pic of you and thw Jet Cat was awesome
I know you’re building for somebody else but no USAF F 16 in any of their Block series has a parachute, the demo bird which I flew out of Shaw Air Force Base. The block 40 F-16s has no parachute drag reduction system in any US Air Force F-16 only foreign variants have that so it’s pretty Strange to see this option being requested by your client. It’s not even near scale compared to the way the jet was originally made. Just my two cents 😎
It's amazing what they're doing with FPV now. How about a simulated holographic display of all your flight data and aircraft settings, flaps, power, gear, etc. Become one with your jet. @@thelightersideofrc
Because it’s a preferred setup by the owner. He doesn’t run 900 in any of his aircraft. No need for a 400. Why buy something massive and heavy for an aircraft that doesn’t need it? Function wise the 400 doesn’t offer anything more that this aircraft needs. Yes we are very much using the full capacity of the radio. This F16 is quite a simple aircraft if you were to compare it to the f14 that we put together (using a CB400).
Thanks for the reply...I enjoy your presentations...Note that there are differences in the CB's and not just in functionality. I run the full complitment in all my planes by the way...and I do understand that even thought that is a big plane the controls can be basic.... I was just curious about Why Clone because to those of us running Dual...it's not the best choice for the Jeti System...again Thanks.....th-cam.com/video/fpMGPxxWI3c/w-d-xo.htmlsi=VX8bc60qkQjPTUwO@@thelightersideofrc
Since you got me closer and closer to pulling the trigger (and p*ssing of my wife again:) it was extremely interesting to see the difference between this BVM versus your usual Skymaster. Being an absolute noob.....the Skymaster kit (at around $6000) seems more like a true "build" project versus this BVM $12.000 kit being more of a "refitting to purpose" project??
LOL. Glad I could cause trouble! Keep in mind you need to add in all the "Stuff" with the skymaster kit. Kit, gear, tanks, pipe, etc, etc, etc. The Skymaster is more work but in my opinion it's a better built aircraft. The BVM will require disassembly and reassembly of everything as I demonstrate in the series.
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Capt. "Rebel" Fiedler would approve lol. She is currently the commander/pilot of the Viper F16 demo team! Nice build
Super Cool! Thanks for watching!
going to be AWESOME
YES!!!
Those “little scale pieces” are called static wicks. On the real airplane, they dissipate static electricity generated by the aircraft skin while moving through the air. Very nice scale detail
THANK YOU!
You're so right to loctite every screw i still don't understand why manufacturer don't.
Totally agree. Not sure either. Especially on already installed items.
Wow this is impressive
Thanks!
Great video…. Excellent..excellent tip time advise .. “Loctite everything “. Thank you 🙏🏻
Thanks David!
great seeing this kit is awesome
Thanks!
are you going build the sky master F-14 XXL 5.5 scale
Dang that was an ACTION PACKED episode. I had everything Drama, Excitement, New Stuff. Great idea re the 3D printing being able to beused as a Mold. I concur whack Locktite RED stuff in there re the as things are pulling some G,s at low and High Speed. Going through everything virtually starting as a kit. Perth Winter lasts a couple weeks Summer and HOT rest of Year FIRE SEASON already started. Looking forward to the next one. 🤠😎
So much to do! Thanks for watching. I thought when this aircraft first arrived there wouldn't be as much to do. WRONG! Loctite, Loctite, Loctite!
Amazingly Perfect man
Thanks!
Hi Jon ,
Great Vid , as usual , SIR!!
cheers
Phi
Thanks 👍 Phil!
Gorgeous. You cant hide money😊
HAHA.
Finally an F16, I doing a scratch built one and I will be neck deep I'm the build and listening to how and what you do. I was super excited about this. Keep it up with the great content
Right on! Thanks for watching!
Another great episode, thanks for sharing!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Such an awesome build!
Thank you! 😁
Hi ,
I started watching your channel. i don't RC but I am enjoying your content.
Just a note you might want to share.
Use Blue loctite only.
The Red loctite requires 300° f /150 c to loosen. Might not be a good look on a multy $1000.00 plane.
Thank for a fun channel
Thank you for watching! Yes blue is important but we do use red on some things! I will often use red on fuselage joints as we done ever want them to come apart! 😎
Beautiful model, lots going on, lots to do!
Indeed! Thanks for watching!
Another awesome build from an awesome guy
Thank you!
Hey Jonathan, excellent work and sharing your knowledge and attention to details with everyone is priceless. Keep on rocking!
I appreciate that! Thank you!
That BVM CCU is actually a pretty feature packed device. You can view RX voltage, air system psi, and set a fail safe for pressure and altitude in meters to prevent the gear from retracting if you bump the switch. BVM has a video on their TH-cam channel on how to program it.
Thanks Klaus. Yea looking forward to playing and learning it.
Nice job Jon! Really enjoy your videos.
Awesome, thank you!
I was looking on BVMs website. Dangerous thing to do😂. I like the tone grey, tone grey black dragon and Aggressor Squadron blue splinter ones. Maybe one day. Pretty cool that they offer ARFs. Makes it seem more doable to me.
HAHA! Yes, Dangerous indeed!!!!!
I love the Viper especially in 1/5 Scale, its such a beautyful big beast😍
Thanks for this Video session😊
I must say that I was a bit chocked that such a BNF Jet has almost no Loctite on the Screws!!! WTF...☠️
Thanks very much! Yea I wasn't expecting this much work on this plane. Glad I bought a new BIG Bottle of Thread lock!
Got tired of foamy hangar rash and am 3D printing an F16 atm. That said it's the dream to own something like this one day
As long as your enjoying what your flying than that's all that matters!
Great video as always.👍👍
One thing though….
I’ve been muddling with 3D Printing for a while now and I’m definitely not an expert by any means but I would’ve tried to incorporate the LED to the bottom of the chute box just so that you don’t have to remove, reglue, at a much lower level than original.
I’ve also found that if I’m making new custom prints, it’s easier to print the piece at a thinner, quicker piece just to see if everything fits as needed and then go back and reprint at the normal specs for the finished product.
Filament is cheap so it’s easier to try it, go back and change something if need be and try again to get your desired results.
I suck at CAD. designing but I’ll try my hardest to design something first before just printing squares and reshaping it to fit.
Thanks for the comments and suggestion! I wanted to keep the lower portion of the tail end as stock vs making that into a new portion of the assembly. Great suggestion though.
Agreed on the thinner printing setting. I'm learning as well and it would have saved filament and made it much quicker to print the first thinner.
Another great vid! ‘Loctite’! I get it, good info. Obviously, you have some experience with airplane fittings that have not had loctite. 😳.
Thanks for watching! YES...... LOTS of Experience!
On the real f-16s there is an extended tail version to accommodate the parachute like all the Hellenic airforce f-16s have. I have no idea if it would be feasible to do that with the rc, but if it is, it would be great.
Starts from the Molds but anything is possible!
Hello thank for video !! Please why do you cycle 990 times the servos ????? thank !!
The hope is if the servo is going to fail early in it's life, it happens during the cycle process.
Hopefully not a stupid question , but why burn in the servos. I know to test them before installation, but why run them for so long.
The simple goal is to have any electronic issues happen during the burn in process. I do have servos that fail during this process.
can you explain how you can control all the functions on the jet with a 7 channel receiver?
For sure! With a Jeti setup you have access to all 24 channels regardless of the actual channel layout on the receiver. So if you were to install a single REX 7 Reciever with a Cortex Gyro you have access to 14 servo outputs. Add an expander port to the Rex 7 Reciever and you now have access to 6 more servo ports. But at all times you have access to 24 channels in the radio. That's the simple explanation.
What a monster though a Bixler is my budget though wish I could afford or fly ine of there. In Australia 40yrs ago at the RAAF base where my parent's friend work the had huge jet powered rc jets and wow were they impressive.
Thanks! She's a beauty for sure!
Why are you “burning” in the servos? I’ve never heard of this or been told to do this on any of the models I’ve bought.
You won’t be told by anyone to do it. Not common practice. The theory is, if it’s going to fail it will hopefully happen near beginning of life. Get the servo working and warm.
Question regarding the servo cycling: is there any reason why you do one servo at a time? Couldn’t you use at least a Y lead to do 2 at once?
Yea you could do multiple at once but i'm in no rush. At the beginning of the build I just cycle them in the back ground while i'm working on stuff.
Wish I could afford it :)
Start saving!
Seriously. That thing is beyond my wildest dreams. Been flying RC for 35 years and I still don't have the cash for something like that hahaha. I don't know though, I always watch guys at my field flying their turbines and it honestly seems like more stress than enjoyment LOL. Particularly when they go in ;) My Dad always jokes, hope they come with a toilet! Awesome video's though dude!@@thelightersideofrc
In the years ive been subbed and watching your great videos. My question is do you put trusty bent screwdriver in a safe place so you wont loose it. The pic of you and thw Jet Cat was awesome
HAHA. In the shop, Trusty lives in my apron. When we are on the road and I bring my apron with me, Trusty gets locked up in my tool Box!😂
I know you’re building for somebody else but no USAF F 16 in any of their Block series has a parachute, the demo bird which I flew out of Shaw Air Force Base. The block 40 F-16s has no parachute drag reduction system in any US Air Force F-16 only foreign variants have that so it’s pretty Strange to see this option being requested by your client. It’s not even near scale compared to the way the jet was originally made. Just my two cents 😎
That's ok. The cool factor outweighs the scale factor!
What would it cost, use, to have one built just like that one?
Depends on many things. Just like this one has an oversized engine and therefore a new pipe. Chute and mech. Off the top of my head maybe 20-22k.
I would love to do this someday, but I wouldn't do it without FPV.
That would add a fun dynamic!
It's amazing what they're doing with FPV now.
How about a simulated holographic display of
all your flight data and aircraft settings, flaps,
power, gear, etc. Become one with your jet. @@thelightersideofrc
I’ve never heard of burning in a servo?
Basic theory, if something is going to fail it hopefully happens at the beginning of life. So get the servo working on ground rather than in flight.
what is a good plane
Thanks!
Why Clone and not Dual path? Why no 900 backup? Why a entry level CB and not the 400? You are not using the full capacity of the radio.
Because it’s a preferred setup by the owner. He doesn’t run 900 in any of his aircraft. No need for a 400. Why buy something massive and heavy for an aircraft that doesn’t need it? Function wise the 400 doesn’t offer anything more that this aircraft needs.
Yes we are very much using the full capacity of the radio. This F16 is quite a simple aircraft if you were to compare it to the f14 that we put together (using a CB400).
Thanks for the reply...I enjoy your presentations...Note that there are differences in the CB's and not just in functionality. I run the full complitment in all my planes by the way...and I do understand that even thought that is a big plane the controls can be basic.... I was just curious about Why Clone because to those of us running Dual...it's not the best choice for the Jeti System...again Thanks.....th-cam.com/video/fpMGPxxWI3c/w-d-xo.htmlsi=VX8bc60qkQjPTUwO@@thelightersideofrc
Since you got me closer and closer to pulling the trigger (and p*ssing of my wife again:) it was extremely interesting to see the difference between this BVM versus your usual Skymaster.
Being an absolute noob.....the Skymaster kit (at around $6000) seems more like a true "build" project versus this BVM $12.000 kit being more of a "refitting to purpose" project??
LOL. Glad I could cause trouble! Keep in mind you need to add in all the "Stuff" with the skymaster kit. Kit, gear, tanks, pipe, etc, etc, etc. The Skymaster is more work but in my opinion it's a better built aircraft. The BVM will require disassembly and reassembly of everything as I demonstrate in the series.
Love the voice changer
HAHA. Thanks. Not everyone would pick up on that short bit!
@@thelightersideofrc your welcome
US f16s do not have drag chutes .... smh
No need to shake your head. This aircraft has a chute and it will be very cool looking on landing!
So sir only export f16s have chutes ...it will look incorrect
wouldn't it be SWEET if you could eject the pilot?!
HAHA.
This guy just talks. Doesnt show doing anything hes saying. Just talking, no showing any actual working.
YUP! BLAH BLAH BLA