about the same time this F16xl 144th kit came out. with it's slightly strange wing arrangement I wondered if it would be possible to convert. At 12.5grams it's on the heavy side to start. but I wanted to try using the entire kit, wheels down and all stores.
This one was built and hand (brush) painted while I was on vacation at the beach. Since it's mostly flats and semi-gloss it turned out fairly well. flying well not so much... SHE's a heavy little beasty as such with any wind at all it weather cocks badly, only getting a few feet about the rod (8-10') before popping the streamer. 2nd flight in 12 -15mph winds wasn't as good weather cocking badly right away nosing to the ground. no damage all the weapons and landing gear remained intact. Still worth the time if you can still find the kit.
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This one was built and hand (brush) painted while I was on vacation at the beach. Since it's mostly flats and semi-gloss it turned out fairly well. flying well not so much... SHE's a heavy little beasty as such with any wind at all it weather cocks badly, only getting a few feet about the rod (8-10') before popping the streamer. 2nd flight in 12 -15mph winds wasn't as good weather cocking badly right away nosing to the ground. no damage all the weapons and landing gear remained intact. Still worth the time if you can still find the kit.
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