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Kyosho - F-16 (fitting gear to the model) Apr 29, 2008 22:12:15 GMT 8

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Post by dennisp on Apr 29, 2008 22:12:15 GMT 8

The model is a stunner for detail but I personally have big hang up on models that require hand launching. The cockpit area is quite small so a little thought was required to fit a steerable nose gear.

Here are some pictures of the model out of the box

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Kyosho - F-16 (fitting gear to the model) Apr 29, 2008 22:21:28 GMT 8

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Post by dennisp on Apr 29, 2008 22:21:28 GMT 8

First task is to tackle the difficult part the NLG (nose landing gear), due to size constraints a Hitec HS-55 servo was used for the steering.

A carbon fiber tube is pushed through the intake to the battery tray for the nose leg, which then requires a steering tiller. This was made from a wheel collar long bolt and a horn threaded on.

The MLG (main landing gear) is far simpler and there are several suppliers in our LHS here in Singapore of foam model landing gear assemblies. You will need ti cut out a box for the plastic mounting in the wings.

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Kyosho - F-16 (fitting gear to the model) Apr 29, 2008 22:27:11 GMT 8

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Post by dennisp on Apr 29, 2008 22:27:11 GMT 8

Now before you cut the slots for the MLG mounts in the wings there is one very important rule that has to be met if the model is going to ROG. Mark on the fuselage the Cg as given in the instructions, when the MLG legs and wheels are in place the bottom of the MLG wheel should be at an angle of 15 degrees behind the Cg.

This picture gives an idea of the location, the fuselage has had the hatch cut out for servicing as per the Kyosho instructions.

dennisp member Sembawang Skunk Works Posts: 1,039	Kyosho - F-16 (fitting gear to the model) Apr 29, 2008 22:30:05 GMT 8 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by dennisp on Apr 29, 2008 22:30:05 GMT 8 Here is a picture of the battery tray with the pack, receiver and steering servo space is tight... Finished model ready for the first flight.....

ERJets member Posts: 940	Kyosho - F-16 (fitting gear to the model) Apr 30, 2008 1:00:43 GMT 8 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by ERJets on Apr 30, 2008 1:00:43 GMT 8 Maiden flight

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Kyosho - F-16 (fitting gear to the model) Apr 30, 2008 8:50:22 GMT 8

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Post by stevenwong on Apr 30, 2008 8:50:22 GMT 8

Very nice mods to the landing gears Dennis! My friend also bought this Kyosho F16 and it flew like a dream and he's loving it! I better send an email to him regarding this mod to see if he wants to add LGs or not, Cheers Mate!

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Kyosho - F-16 (fitting gear to the model) Apr 30, 2008 10:46:50 GMT 8

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Post by firefox on Apr 30, 2008 10:46:50 GMT 8

Hi Dennis,

Nice easy flying craft indeed. Totally mersmerized!!! Thanks Steven who did maiden flight and Dwayne who did maiden throw.

Will fly again this week and video. Hopefully can bring it back home in one nice piece again.

ERJets member Posts: 940	Kyosho - F-16 (fitting gear to the model) Apr 30, 2008 11:05:23 GMT 8 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by ERJets on Apr 30, 2008 11:05:23 GMT 8 Hi Firfox, Glad to know that you are enjoying it. May the force be with you.

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