You build your planes exactly the same way I do! Very straight, very smart... I like it. I have always run my wiring like, I was running computer wire.... Straight, in place, Logically And efficiently placed.... like it, like it,like it!!!!
Awesome! Two things, one get a really fine line sharpie marker or use a pencil. Your marks will be much more accurate. And another thing that might help is to get yourself a little laser pointer to help point things out to us? 🤷🏼♂️
Another great video, I always look forward to seeing the next video. Your ability to explain things that follow a logical order makes sense and is most helpful. Keep up the good work. I know you just recently moved into your new home and I was just wondering what your plans are to start the build of the shop. Maybe to early to think about that but was just wondering. Take care.
Thanks Hank. For the stand alone shop it's probably 1 to 2 years out but my next move will be into my Attached shop which is nice and big! Lots of cool plans coming! That move will be soon!
Awesome build! Can you film taking the tail cones off and putting them back on? Interested to see how the wire and connector for the afterburner is held in that section.
Hi Jonathan, I applaud your methodology for the wiring runs and engine mountings. They make for virtually maintenance free installations. Have a question: What amount of thrust do you prefer based on the AUW of the airframe? You and Katie stay safe.
Thanks Don. at our elevation if we can get close to 1:1 we are doing good. Not all airframes need this of course but that's a great starting point. If you take my tutor as an example it's got about 33 lbs of thrust at our elevation and the plane weighs 44 lbs with no fuel. So about 54 lbs with fuel. but that aircraft definitely doesn't need it!
@@thelightersideofrc Hi Jonathan, Just the info I needed. The F-15 and A3J will both have twin JP Hobby EDF units. Deciding if they will be counter-rotating. The F-15 is expected to have a 13 lb. AUW and the A3J 16lbs. Most likely the F-15 will have twin 90mm EDF's and the A3J twin 105mm. That should give both 1:1 ratio. Stay safe.
Great informative video as usual keep them coming. How do you secure the powerBox connectors (which I like very much) together (male to female) as they are a bit oversized compared to JR connector and commercially available safety cap that I found are too short to fit them?
@@thelightersideofrc Thanks that is what I thought I saw but I find it not as easily removable as the plastic JR safety cap but I like the PB plugs better so I will live with it.
after the engines are slid into the rails with the g10 material to take up slack, did you finally run bolts through the rails and mounting tabs, or are the engines secured some other way?
Hello Jim. The engine mount/rail combo is held up/down and side to side by the rails themselves. The engines sliding in and out are stopped by G10 Stoppers supplied with the kit that bolt in place over the openings to slide the engines in.
Not really. When I flew heli's I used a special left stick. With Jets I have my gear and flap switch setup to operate with my left hand. All other controls are with my right side switches.
Good after Sir, hows it going? I was wondering is there anyway you could give me the measurements of this F 18 in feet and inches. Im working on one hell if a project and really need that info. Tysvm for your time and effort. Have a blessed day and keep up the awesome work.
Thanks for checking out the turbine install video. If your interested in purchasing SWIWIN Turbines, check out www.thelightersideofrc.com/turbines
why you dont like jet munts turbines now or will you explain why
Glad to be here . Lets see what you got!! I am sure it will be fantastic as always.....
Thanks Joseph!
Great video. I live about 20 min from Chesapeake va so we see the f18s fly all the time
LUCKY!!!!
Very nice quality workmanship.
Thank you very much!
You build your planes exactly the same way I do! Very straight, very smart...
I like it. I have always run my wiring like, I was running computer wire.... Straight, in place, Logically And efficiently placed.... like it, like it,like it!!!!
Thanks Joseph!
Jon very nice video, they made in easy for the Engines install . i seen you work harder. you the Best
Thanks 👍
Wow!! The Swiwins fit like a glove 🧤
Thanks Steve! Yea they fit very well in the Super Hornet!
Great solution with that G10 plate 👍 cheers from Munich 👍🍺
Thank you! Cheers!
Wow - what an airplane! Looking forward to seeing it to completion!
Thanks Ted!
Awesome! Two things, one get a really fine line sharpie marker or use a pencil. Your marks will be much more accurate. And another thing that might help is to get yourself a little laser pointer to help point things out to us? 🤷🏼♂️
Thanks Michael!
Very nice and clean work, best regards from Remi
Thank you! Cheers!
Great video 👍👍👍
Thank you 👍
Outstanding my friend, moving along nicely!
Thanks David!
It was early Xmas when I saw your video come up!
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Another great video, I always look forward to seeing the next video. Your ability to explain things that follow a logical order makes sense and is most helpful. Keep up the good work. I know you just recently moved into your new home and I was just wondering what your plans are to start the build of the shop. Maybe to early to think about that but was just wondering. Take care.
Thanks Hank. For the stand alone shop it's probably 1 to 2 years out but my next move will be into my Attached shop which is nice and big! Lots of cool plans coming! That move will be soon!
great video as always Jon!!!!!
Thanks Kelly!
Awesome build! Can you film taking the tail cones off and putting them back on? Interested to see how the wire and connector for the afterburner is held in that section.
Hey Jeremy! Yea for sure. I'll try to remember to add that to the next video.
Hi Jonathan,
I applaud your methodology for the wiring runs and engine mountings. They make for virtually maintenance free installations. Have a question: What amount of thrust do you prefer based on the AUW of the airframe? You and Katie stay safe.
Thanks Don. at our elevation if we can get close to 1:1 we are doing good. Not all airframes need this of course but that's a great starting point. If you take my tutor as an example it's got about 33 lbs of thrust at our elevation and the plane weighs 44 lbs with no fuel. So about 54 lbs with fuel. but that aircraft definitely doesn't need it!
@@thelightersideofrc Hi Jonathan,
Just the info I needed. The F-15 and A3J will both have twin JP Hobby EDF units. Deciding if they will be counter-rotating. The F-15 is expected to have a 13 lb. AUW and the A3J 16lbs. Most likely the F-15 will have twin 90mm EDF's and the A3J twin 105mm. That should give both 1:1 ratio. Stay safe.
Great informative video as usual keep them coming. How do you secure the powerBox connectors (which I like very much) together (male to female) as they are a bit oversized compared to JR connector and commercially available safety cap that I found are too short to fit them?
Thanks! I use shrink tubing. I buy a bulk roll of 3/8" and it works perfect.
@@thelightersideofrc Thanks that is what I thought I saw but I find it not as easily removable as the plastic JR safety cap but I like the PB plugs better so I will live with it.
after the engines are slid into the rails with the g10 material to take up slack, did you finally run bolts through the rails and mounting tabs, or are the engines secured some other way?
Hello Jim. The engine mount/rail combo is held up/down and side to side by the rails themselves. The engines sliding in and out are stopped by G10 Stoppers supplied with the kit that bolt in place over the openings to slide the engines in.
Sorry for noticing but do you have to adapt your controller to work with one hand
Not really. When I flew heli's I used a special left stick. With Jets I have my gear and flap switch setup to operate with my left hand. All other controls are with my right side switches.
less air in higher elivation?
Less Dense Air at higher elevation.
Good after Sir, hows it going? I was wondering is there anyway you could give me the measurements of this F 18 in feet and inches. Im working on one hell if a project and really need that info. Tysvm for your time and effort. Have a blessed day and keep up the awesome work.
Hey. I don’t have access to the aircraft but if you look on the skymaster website the dimensions are listed on there.