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Forum: RC Jets
10-01-2023, 01:56 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 13,083
Posted By Edhamp

Hello Juergen, Yes still very happy with...

Hello Juergen,

Yes still very happy with this model. Great flyer and no issues regarding quality or strength of retracts. Cmodels are well designed and built. My models is about 16kg empty which...
Forum: RC Jets
02-19-2022, 02:11 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 13,083
Posted By Edhamp

Anybody else out there building or flying one of...

Anybody else out there building or flying one of these?
Forum: RC Jets
05-10-2021, 03:02 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 13,083
Posted By Edhamp

Post some pictures guys when you get your models....

Post some pictures guys when you get your models. I would be interested to see any changes made since I got mine last year.
Forum: RC Jets
05-08-2021, 02:38 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 13,083
Posted By Edhamp

Hello Ferdinand, The engine sits behind the...

Hello Ferdinand,

The engine sits behind the CG so heavier engine will mean MORE nose weight.
In my view 1:1 thrust weight ratio is more than enough for this model if not too much. 140-150 seems...
Forum: RC Jets
05-07-2021, 01:20 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 13,083
Posted By Edhamp

To avoid any confusion CModels Italy changed name...

To avoid any confusion CModels Italy changed name from C&C Models a few years ago and some production moved from China to Italy with all new moulds and lighter models not only designed in house but...
Forum: RC Jets
05-04-2021, 11:38 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 13,083
Posted By Edhamp

Well worth the wait 😊😊!!

Well worth the wait 😊😊!!
Forum: RC Jets
05-03-2021, 02:41 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 13,083
Posted By Edhamp

Smile Finally the maiden flight!

Posting final report on thus extraordinary jet after post lockdown maiden flight test this weekend. The Kingtech KG 142 provided ample power for this lightweight 16.5Kg (dry) jet at 2.5m span (I...
Forum: RC Jets
12-26-2020, 04:43 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 13,083
Posted By Edhamp

Hi Oskar As mentioned mine came out at...

Hi Oskar

As mentioned mine came out at approx 16.5Kg dry which is very good for a scale model this size. Much will depend on your chosen equipment, battery locations and cg but you will probably...
Forum: RC Jets
12-20-2020, 03:06 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 13,083
Posted By Edhamp

Thanks Daniel. That would be another option. I...

Thanks Daniel. That would be another option. I have used these linear actuators from Actuonix in the past for air brakes also . The L6 works just like a standard 3 wire servo ( 6V operation) so...
Forum: RC Jets
12-15-2020, 06:10 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 13,083
Posted By Edhamp

Door Magnets

One thing I forgot to mention but you may consider the fitting of some main gear door magnets. Whilst all electric retracts are great, when it comes to servo operated large doors on scale models, it...
Forum: RC Jets
12-15-2020, 05:32 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 13,083
Posted By Edhamp

Smile Thanks for your comments guys. Model is 95%...

Thanks for your comments guys. Model is 95% complete and ready for final checks . Had a problem with the rear fin strakes and waiting for replacements which are delayed waiting production of new...
Forum: RC Jets
11-26-2020, 04:41 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 13,083
Posted By Edhamp

Conclusions

So in the end what is the all important final weight! Well I am very pleased to report about 16.5 kg dry (including some 700g lead in the nose to balance), cockpit and pilot.

Overall I am very...
Forum: RC Jets
11-26-2020, 04:24 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 13,083
Posted By Edhamp

Final jobs and some detailing - the fun bits!

I ordered a cockpit from Cmodels. This is mostly made up of 3d printed parts in a glass fibre tub. Whilst the ejection seats were nicely made and detailed with warning nomenclature and seat belts...
Forum: RC Jets
11-26-2020, 03:31 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 13,083
Posted By Edhamp

Retract installation - the tricky bit!

The gear system fitted easily on the pre-installed wood and metal mounts but there are a couple of considerations to watch out for. The nose gear Electron Evo40 actuator sits on TOP of the mount...
Forum: RC Jets
11-26-2020, 02:32 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 13,083
Posted By Edhamp

Yes, thank you, there are some nice models coming...

Yes, thank you, there are some nice models coming out of CModels. I agree having the retracts mounted on the fuselage does make assembly easier and safer on the ground. However, in some repects it...
Forum: RC Jets
11-26-2020, 02:16 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 13,083
Posted By Edhamp

Electronics installation

I decided not to use the large ply equipment tray provided. Instead I used two smaller trays, one up front mostly for the radio electronics, and one at the rear of the cockpit area for bubble trap...
Forum: RC Jets
11-26-2020, 10:58 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 13,083
Posted By Edhamp

Putting it all together

Assembly and installation for a model of this size is fairly straightforward with nothing that would be out of the ordinary. The pre-cut mounts supplied for the aileron servos make for easy...
Forum: RC Jets
11-26-2020, 08:33 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 13,083
Posted By Edhamp

Ideal first scale jet?

A question I wanted to explore is would this MB339 make a good first scale jet or even, for that matter, a good all round jet, satisfying the same role in our RC jet world as it does in the real...
Forum: RC Jets
11-26-2020, 07:46 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 13,083
Posted By Edhamp

A closer look and build options

As we all know the world became a different place in 2020 and despite everything, the model arrived safely, understandingly delayed but worth the wait. First impressions were beyond expectations,...
Forum: RC Jets
11-26-2020, 07:10 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 13,083
Posted By Edhamp

New Aermacchi MB339 2.5m from CModels Italy - minireview & build

Introduction

The Aermacchi MB339 has for me always been a great subject for a RC scale Jet. Developed in the 1970s in Italy as a military jet trainer and light attack aircraft, the MB339...
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