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Title: Depron F - 16 build Post by: VC on September 05, 2011, 04:56:08 PM Posting these pictures in a hurry. Will update the specs soon.
Kit was laser cut by V.K. - excellent job done! Painted by my daughter Indrakshi and I. This is a Dad and Daughter project! All electronics in place but the wiring is a mess. Will post more pictures later today, once I sort that out. Cheers! Title: Re: Depron F - 16 build Post by: SunLikeStar on September 05, 2011, 05:02:46 PM That's one fierce looking jet {:)}
Title: Re: Depron F - 16 build Post by: foamybuilder on September 05, 2011, 05:30:02 PM Thats scary color scheme. I bet you have invested more time painting than building the model.
Title: Re: Depron F - 16 build Post by: sukrut on September 05, 2011, 06:30:56 PM awesome paint job!!! :D
Title: Re: Depron F - 16 build Post by: coolpratheesh on September 05, 2011, 06:53:37 PM Really awesome....waiting for the flight video...
Title: Re: Depron F - 16 build Post by: ashJR7202 on September 05, 2011, 07:00:30 PM there u go again!!!
excellent work!!!!! i agree, must have spent more time in painting!!!! we r waiting for video!!!! Title: Re: Depron F - 16 build Post by: sunk? on September 05, 2011, 07:04:49 PM hi mate.
looks good....fly well ? regards don Title: Re: Depron F - 16 build Post by: VC on September 05, 2011, 07:18:55 PM Thanks all! Updating in a while.
Title: Re: Depron F - 16 build Post by: VC on September 05, 2011, 07:26:14 PM This is where my inspiration came from - colmoore's build. If you go through this entire thread, you will have all the information required to build this model.
http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=867416&page=7 Length : 99 cms Span : 63 cms Motor : Cf 2812 Esc : Mystery Blue 40 Amps (Destroyed a 30A due to a short circuit) Prop : 6 x 4 Hextronics 9gms Servo X 2 Battery : Flightmax 1600 maH 3S 20C Title: Re: Depron F - 16 build Post by: ved on September 05, 2011, 08:23:55 PM Cool jet VC sir. Hats off to you painting
Title: Re: Depron F - 16 build Post by: PankajC on September 05, 2011, 09:02:44 PM Hey VC!!! give us some tips for painting man..... really cool finish.
Title: Re: Depron F - 16 build Post by: VC on September 05, 2011, 09:23:16 PM I had etched lines for detailing on the fuselage and wings, however, they have been mostly masked out by the paint.
Title: Re: Depron F - 16 build Post by: VC on September 05, 2011, 09:28:29 PM Bicycle push rods, Scratched hinges, CF and kebab skewer reinforcements............
Servos held in place using the best quality 3M Double sided tape. Title: Re: Depron F - 16 build Post by: VC on September 05, 2011, 09:37:42 PM Horn connectors from domestic electric plugs. The fastening nut was dremelled out from a plug pin and held in place with Loc Tite. Will try and post a series of pics detailing the process, if required.
Missile racks are the easiest to break, so I reinforced them with CF. All assembly was carried out before attaching the fuselage. It is easier this way. The entire wing remains flat and it is much easier to adjust and align everything. Title: Re: Depron F - 16 build Post by: VC on September 05, 2011, 09:49:37 PM Assembly completed. Painting begins.
Title: Re: Depron F - 16 build Post by: sujju on September 05, 2011, 09:51:20 PM excellent work VC... {:)}
Title: Re: Depron F - 16 build Post by: VC on September 05, 2011, 09:56:02 PM Painting continues...............to think of it now, black and white tiger stripes would've also been an interesting contrast. :headscratch:
AMRAAM Missiles have been scratchbuilt and painted. They will be mounted soon to complete the model. Title: Re: Depron F - 16 build Post by: anam_funny on September 05, 2011, 10:38:24 PM Woooow... amazing tiger stripes... What kind of paints did you use?
Title: Re: Depron F - 16 build Post by: VC on September 05, 2011, 10:41:59 PM Fevicryl Golden Yellow, Matt Black Enamel (Blackboard paint) and Battleship Grey Enamel. All enamel paints had to be thinned down with turpentine. Nitrocellulose (NC) thinner would have destroyed the Depron.
Title: Re: Depron F - 16 build Post by: anam_funny on September 05, 2011, 10:51:12 PM Ohk. So that is the AUW of the plane? Any changes in CG due to paint?
Title: Re: Depron F - 16 build Post by: VC on September 05, 2011, 10:55:39 PM AUW is 438 grams. Paint shouldn't make a significant difference, I guess. Time will tell.
Title: Re: Depron F - 16 build Post by: anam_funny on September 05, 2011, 11:01:11 PM Its awesome.... :)
Title: Re: Depron F - 16 build Post by: controlflyer on September 05, 2011, 11:02:20 PM VC sir,
I was browsing through Facebook and I seen an update from RC India. I clicked on the link and was pointed to a awesome profile build and one of the best paint jobs I have ever seen on RCI. Well done my pal! Steady hands I must say!! Keep us updated!! Title: Re: Depron F - 16 build Post by: VC on September 05, 2011, 11:11:29 PM "steady hands" :giggle: :giggle: :giggle:
Kindly note that the pictures have been deliberately kept at a low res to avoid ahowing up all the smudges and imperfections! However, all your congratulations will be gratefully passed on to Mademoiselle Indrakshi. She did a GREAT job, her old man messed up! Title: Re: Depron F - 16 build Post by: VC on September 05, 2011, 11:28:14 PM Guess who will maiden her? Lt. Col. Sundaramvelar at AVS on or about the 27th.of Sept. If she flies well, I am a good builder. If she doesn't, Sandy is a lousy flier! I hope he doesn't read this. :giggle:
Jokes apart, Sandy is an awesome flyer, anyday, anywhere. I've seen him flying myself. The best part is that he is completely self taught. From scratch! :bow: Title: Re: Depron F - 16 build Post by: sundaram on September 05, 2011, 11:36:19 PM I read that >:D ;)
Awesome is the word man. VC great job done there looks a ferocious Fighter. The Fabulous Paint Job by Indrakshi has made all the difference. {:)} {:)} {:)} Hope you added a different colour pattern/ Decals for the under belly for sake of orientation. Title: Re: Depron F - 16 build Post by: VC on September 05, 2011, 11:38:10 PM Underbelly has been left Off White for your convenience Sir!
Sent you a PM too - pls check............. Title: Re: Depron F - 16 build Post by: controlflyer on September 06, 2011, 12:25:58 AM {:)} {:)} :hatsoff:
Title: Re: Depron F - 16 build Post by: controlflyer on September 06, 2011, 12:36:55 AM few more days and.... a teaser...
Title: Re: Depron F - 16 build Post by: PankajC on September 06, 2011, 10:41:01 AM Good to see daughters taking interest in build process... mine does to!! so maybe someday I can coax her to take up flying :)
Any all the best for the maiden, hope she flies well.. |