Cermark F16 ventral fin installation and more
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Cermark F16 ventral fin installation and more
Hello guys,
a) Would appreciate an advice on how to install the ventral fins on the F-16 and reinforce them somehow as nothing is mentioned in the instructions.
Any idea also for doing a clean cut on the fiber glass using dremel tool would be appreciated.
b) On the other hand has any one had an issue with supplied brake valve as it seems to be leaking and not locking the air inside. When i tried to reverse the tubes air was trapped (not leaking) but brakes were not operational.
c) Retract valve seem to work ok with no leak but would like to reduce gear movement up and down as they are slaming heavily up and down.
Any ideas?
Thanks. Regards.
a) Would appreciate an advice on how to install the ventral fins on the F-16 and reinforce them somehow as nothing is mentioned in the instructions.
Any idea also for doing a clean cut on the fiber glass using dremel tool would be appreciated.
b) On the other hand has any one had an issue with supplied brake valve as it seems to be leaking and not locking the air inside. When i tried to reverse the tubes air was trapped (not leaking) but brakes were not operational.
c) Retract valve seem to work ok with no leak but would like to reduce gear movement up and down as they are slaming heavily up and down.
Any ideas?
Thanks. Regards.
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Hello guys,
a) Would appreciate an advice on how to install the ventral fins on the F-16 and reinforce them somehow as nothing is mentioned in the instructions.
Any idea also for doing a clean cut on the fiber glass using dremel tool would be appreciated.
Hello guys,
a) Would appreciate an advice on how to install the ventral fins on the F-16 and reinforce them somehow as nothing is mentioned in the instructions.
Any idea also for doing a clean cut on the fiber glass using dremel tool would be appreciated.
b) On the other hand has any one had an issue with supplied brake valve as it seems to be leaking and not locking the air inside. When i tried to reverse the tubes air was trapped (not leaking) but brakes were not operational.
c) Retract valve seem to work ok with no leak but would like to reduce gear movement up and down as they are slaming heavily up and down.
Any ideas?
Thanks. Regards.
Any ideas?
Thanks. Regards.
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I just cut a slot in the fus and inserted the ventrals. Then epoxied 1/8" square stock on both sides on the inside. Works ok. Bob
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I did the same as Bob...using a hobby knife to carefully cut the slot..
those valves are not the best...you can try to flush some BVM o ring lube thru it...that may help......
those valves are not the best...you can try to flush some BVM o ring lube thru it...that may help......
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Extra,
Would you mind snapping a couple of pics of your fuel tanks? I'm wondering if they'll fit in the slightly-smaller Yellow F-16.
Would you mind snapping a couple of pics of your fuel tanks? I'm wondering if they'll fit in the slightly-smaller Yellow F-16.
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YellowAircraft,
I haven't reached tank installation yet, however i have trialed fit them and i believe that there is hardly place for velcro to fix them in place, therefore i think that i will have to glue them in place.
If you are not in a hurry, i will do some trial fittings soon, take a few photos and post them.
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I haven't reached tank installation yet, however i have trialed fit them and i believe that there is hardly place for velcro to fix them in place, therefore i think that i will have to glue them in place.
If you are not in a hurry, i will do some trial fittings soon, take a few photos and post them.
Regards.
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Just put a couple dabs of goop on them. If you need to remove you can slit the silicone and peel it off. just put it where you can get at it. worked for me. Bob
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Hi,
Thanks for the reply. Actually, I'm hoping for pics of the tanks themselves; not their installation. If they're sitting out, that's all the better. Thanks!
Thanks for the reply. Actually, I'm hoping for pics of the tanks themselves; not their installation. If they're sitting out, that's all the better. Thanks!
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Would anyone happen to have photos of installation on front tray showing different components and setup. Where do you suggest to install fuel pump and still be able to access it easily for service.
I like to take my time and plan ahead order achieving a neat installation and mainly to be able to access all components with minimum effort.
Thanks for your help.
Regards. Dany
I like to take my time and plan ahead order achieving a neat installation and mainly to be able to access all components with minimum effort.
Thanks for your help.
Regards. Dany
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Depends which engine you are using.. with the jetcat the leads are huge allowing you to put stuff almost anywhere (as long as there is room to coil up the extra data leads, with some FADEC powered engines like the wren, the length of the leads is shorter, and your options are more limited, but the wiring is somewhat neater.
The fuel pump should hardly ever need any attention. I had one mounted in the wing root leading edge extension, and another velcroed in the cockpit area beside the UAT. What I did was trace the deck out on a piece of cardboard then arranged things the way I thought they should fit...when satisfied, I cut holes and dummy mounted everything in the jet and made sure I could get the canopy (and cockpit tub) on. It took five or six tries, and I have since changed it a couple of times since then.....
The fuel pump should hardly ever need any attention. I had one mounted in the wing root leading edge extension, and another velcroed in the cockpit area beside the UAT. What I did was trace the deck out on a piece of cardboard then arranged things the way I thought they should fit...when satisfied, I cut holes and dummy mounted everything in the jet and made sure I could get the canopy (and cockpit tub) on. It took five or six tries, and I have since changed it a couple of times since then.....
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Sweetpea01,
Thanks for your post and idea. Appreciated.
Wayne22,
I will install my P-60 and would really appreciate some photos to avoid extensive trial/error and have a nice clean setup which could be easily servisable.
Thanks. Regards.
Dany
Thanks for your post and idea. Appreciated.
Wayne22,
I will install my P-60 and would really appreciate some photos to avoid extensive trial/error and have a nice clean setup which could be easily servisable.
Thanks. Regards.
Dany
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Wouldn't you want to make the fins somewhat "breakable"? Just wondering.
Seems that since the 16 lands at such a high AOA you could damage the fuse on a botched landing if they are super strong, Rather than having them simply break off.
Just MHO since I am almost ready to do mine.
Pete
Seems that since the 16 lands at such a high AOA you could damage the fuse on a botched landing if they are super strong, Rather than having them simply break off.
Just MHO since I am almost ready to do mine.
Pete
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The exhaust nozzle will hit the ground before the ventral fins touch. That is a real good place to mount a skid (hint, hint.....)
There is a thread here somewhere on Management decks... there are lots of pictures (some f-16's as well). lots of ideas to pick and choose from.....
There is a thread here somewhere on Management decks... there are lots of pictures (some f-16's as well). lots of ideas to pick and choose from.....
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Hi,
I'm chronicaling the build of my Yellow F-16 in another thread right now. Maybe I'll jump ahead to the ventral fins and show you how I do it. It's a bit heavier than other methods, but it's VERY easy and convenient to take them off and/or replace them. No clamps, no nuts, no threaded rod...
I'm chronicaling the build of my Yellow F-16 in another thread right now. Maybe I'll jump ahead to the ventral fins and show you how I do it. It's a bit heavier than other methods, but it's VERY easy and convenient to take them off and/or replace them. No clamps, no nuts, no threaded rod...