Flying Video by RChiro:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NP31x-J92VM
The model is intended for talented builders and model pilots.
The files are all optimized properly and the model can be built without any problems.
I am grateful for any constructive feedback and will continually optimize the model.
Specifications:
- span width: 91 cm
- length: 148 cm
- take-off weight: +/- 3,0 Kg
Test files / Building Instructions
https://cults3d.com/en/3d-model/game/prototype-rc-f-4e-phantom-ii-80mm-90mm-edf-retracts-testfiles
Equipment
- EDF: 80mm
- battery: LIPO 6s, 5000-7000 mAh
- ESC 100+ A
- retractable landing gear
Settings
- CG: 18-19cm back from leading edge (see picture)
- Elevator 30mm up, 20mm down measured on trailing edge near fuselage
- Ailerons 20mm up, 20mm down
- Rudder 15mm left, 15mm right
- Flaps (needs to be tested carefully) low 25mm down, high 45mm down
Building instructions
Included as PDF
There is also a build thread
RC Groups Build Thread
You are welcome to document your feedback or your personal build there.
Shopping List
Electronics:
- EDF or any comparable 80mm EDF
- ESC or any other ESC fitting the EDF
- Landing gear or any comparable Landing gear in the same size and length
(Front Gear from mounting plate to underside of tires 14-16cm max)
(Main Gear from mounting plate to underside of tires 11cm)
- Servos 6x HiTec HS-65HB or comparable, 1x Hitec HS-85BB or comparable
- 6-channel receiver
- 6s 4500 - 5000 mAh LIPO battery
- servo cable extensions and y-cables
Others:
- 2x 750g LW-PLA (one roll won't be enough)
- 200g ABS / Nylon / PETG
- Enough superglue ;-)
- 3x 100cm 5mm diameter carbon tube
- 2x 100cm 1mm diameter carbon rod
- Rudder horns and links
- 2 sheets of PVC 0.5mm for the vacc. canopy
More information to follow
Updates
14.12.2023
- Added separated Files for gear mounts
- Updated ServoCovers so that they lie flat on the bed
- Weapons, Tanks and Rails added
20.12.2023
- New option for 90mm EDF
4 Files added:
F6_90mm.stl
F7_90mm.stl
EDF_closure1_90mm.stl
EDF_closure2_90mm.stl
21.12.2023
- Added Manual / Building instructions
- Added Test Files
01.01.2024
- Modified Wing_3-1_R.stl and Wing_3-1_L.stl
The transition of the slats on the leading edge of the wing is less pronounced and the leading edge is slightly lower.
This was intended to reduce the risk of a stall on the outer edge of the wing with a high angle of attack and low speed
03.01.2024
Added reinforcements of the outer wings made of ABS
- Modified Parts:
Wing_2-1_L.stl
Wing_2-1_R.stl
Wing_2-2_L.stl
Wing_2-2_R.stl
Wing_3-1_L.stl
Wing_3-1_R.stl
Wing_3-2_L.stl
Wing_3-2_R.stl
- Added Parts:
OuterWingSparFull_L_1_ABS.stl
OuterWingSparFull_R_1_ABS.stl
OuterWingSparFull_L_2_ABS.stl
OuterWingSparFull_R_2_ABS.stl
05.01.2024
Detachable weapons and tanks
Added / modified Parts:
Attachement_ABS.stl
CenterTank_2.stl
F6_80mm.stl
F6_90mm.stl
Rail_AIM9_2_L.stl
Rail_AIM9_2_R.stl
TankRail_1_L.stl
TankRail_1_R.stl
TankRail_2_L.stl
TankRail_2_R.stl
Wing_1-1_L.stl
Wing_1-1_R.stl
Wing_1-2_L.stl
Wing_1-2_R.stl
Wing_2-1_L.stl
Wing_2-1_R.stl
Wing_2-2_L.stl
Wing_2-2_R.stl
Wing_3-1_L.stl
Wing_3-1_R.stl
Wing_3-2_L.stl
Wing_3-2_R.stl
Update 06.01.2024
Sharper edge on the duct splitter
Modified parts:
F7_80mm
F7_90mm
Update 18.01.2024
Added new canopy version which include the glass pane also
Canopy_closed_1.stl
Canopy_closed_2.stl
Canopy_closed_3.stl
Canopy_closed_4.stl