F15 Build

Made a start on the f15.First job a coat of primer to see how many pinholes in the jel coat and really pleased I don't have many.Next was to epoxy the elevator pivot bearings in to support the elevator pivot tubes.I then scribed the elevators to the short fuzz boomd.Next up were the fins and cut out for the rudders/wings had flaps and ailerons cut out ready to edge with balsa as the wings are foam.Today iv ordered the wing and elevator tubes so can't do too much more until they arrive on Wednesdsy

Pics

Couple more.The last one shows how much washout the f15 has on the tips,dont think we will have much tip stalling problems!!

flyingpete wrote: Couple more.The last one shows how much washout the f15 has on the tips,dont think we will have much tip stalling problems!!

Mine was rock steady. With no flaps, the only way to slow up was to get the nose up and drop in. Very predictable - I remember being forced into the maiden by Dave Rogers (so to speak)

Does anyone do a kit of the F14 ? Can't remember seeing a model version. Also what's the handling from grass strip likely to be ? Simular to the F15 ?

Pete, you'll be finished in no time at this rate, impressed yet again.

Perhaps I will have to commission you to do my f15, if your interested?

Dave... lovely mustang in the background of that picture