Rabid Models is a small internet business that designs and markets profile foamie model airplanes. We specialize in twin-engine warbirds from WWII but there are a few other types represented as well. This KZread channel is where we collect & present videos of our models flying, and also other interesting videos of the full-size planes that are the inspiration for these models.
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wow a cross wind landing on an rc plane!!!
That was an excellent butter landing.
SUrely you'd want full flaps for landing? Other than that ... great plane, great plane, great landing, great video. I would have used a much longer final to make sure I was stable on approach, but what would I know? Also ... return seats and tray tables to upright is a pre-landing thing, not a taxiiing thing. What I am saying is that I am exceedingly envious of your flying skills.
The flaps were down full---don't call me Shirley. It was very windy - like landing a full-size plane in a 200 mph crosswind - so that's why it was being bumped around.
@@foamerbird Thanx for that. I'm used to looking at full size airliners where full flaps is like 55 degrees. This shirley didnt look like that. But of course I'll take your word for it. Thanx for getting back to me. Love your work.
Es como la cámara de un juego
Does it use prop savers or did the landing break the motor mounts?
Hello Mike, on this plane I have prop savers so upon landing, the O-ring allowed the prop to pivot backwards without damaging anything.
sigh of relief.... That is such a nice plane, I'd hate to think of it getting damaged. I'll have to try o-ring prop savers on my next park flyer!@@foamerbird
Love this plane!!! I need to build one !!
Great video RM! Good info on removing old sandpaper and adding new
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Informative video RM, looks like a versatile product!
Great flying P-38 with some sharp gear!
Great video Marc. A great way to quickly dress up any park flyer!
Oh I can't wait to start building mine!!!
Congratulations! You seem to have that sorted out very well. I would have thought that the F104 would be one of the more difficult and unforgiving planes to get flying well. I have a profile EDF Alpha jet ( very semi scale) which is a real pussycat but after seeing your effort I think I might try a Fouga magister. It has a similar mid wing , long nose and short tail moment like your F104 but a much bigger wing area. Can I ask where the CG ended up? I heard you mention its much further forward due to the wing strakes. I have made a small balsa chuck glider version of the Fouga Magister but I cant get a reliable glide so far.
which fan was used and 4s might improve speed?
The model used a NEEWER™ "Mystery Motors" 50mm 8-bladed EDF rated at 5800kv. This was the highest-thrust EDF we could find in this size and weight. The EDF and motor weighs 56gms and produces 386gm of thrust. We used a 1500mah 3-cell pack. A 4-cell pack would increase the speed but the battery would be too heavy for the model. A small 4-cell, say 1000mah, would mean you'd only have about 2 minutes of flight time.
So simple and so nice !!!! Beautiful !!!
So simple and so beautiful ! Wow !!!!
Nice flyer, a sharp looking bird!
looks like I found my Connie to build
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भाई , रिअल plane लगता हैं. क्या technich हैं. Thanks 👍
soft landing, nice!
Down in ohio Swag like ohio
Are these kits for sale? The Minnesota indoor season is upon us. I know several guys that would want one of these.
Hello, yes Rabid Models offers a nice selection of kits for a bunch of different warbirds. At this moment 12-15 our website is down but check again later.
That is soooo cool! And what do you know, I just happen to have 4 X 10 g brush less motors in a box somewhere!
What is that game
Its not a game
That is real lift my dude XD
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Crowded airspace… how often does contact happen?
Nice! Beautiful plane and great flying!
Great looking Phantom Marc, and you fly it soooo well. Really like the stabilized camera.
Excellent my friend! What is the length of the plane? And wing span? Set up? I wanna build one with 55mm edf (same as yours) and i was thinking about it if it's wrong or right...!
Actually it has a 50mm EDF, sorry for the typo. It is 48" long and has a 24" wingspan.
@@foamerbird Thank you for sharing mate ;) any tips for the COG??
@@rcostasbuild1165 the RM plane is a profile model, the front side pieces act like wing extensions. So the CG is located right where the LE of the wing meets the side of the fuselage. 6 inches ahead of the aileron hinge line. That is very close to the exact center of the model, 24 inches back from the nose. If you make a model that is constructed differently the CG probably won't be the same.
That is some fine cinematography!
Dude!!! That was an awesomely awesome flight. What kind of cam system is it and how much???
its the Insta360 GO stabilized micro camera, you can find is for $180-250 from various places on line. Here's the website: www.insta360.com/product/insta360-go?msclkid=ae13c3f080dc1d5120209c0003f27c31
@@foamerbird thanks man. Keep em flying.
Ohh too cool!! great flight. I subded!!
Very nice
Do you usually take off and land in opposite directions? No wind? And a LOT of trees!!
I land and take off into the wind - on this day, the wind was calm so it didn't matter which direction I used. The trees are not as close as they seem in the video!
This model was custom-made and finished for a customer, sadly there are no plans to make any more of this one. It took a long time to build and we don't have the time to produce plans and instructions. It was made from 5mm Bluecore foam (fan-fold insulation) over a typical former and stringer fuselage. The wings are undercambered with CF spars. Total weight including the battery was only 3.5lbs.
What size?
In the video description it says: "This model has an 8-foot wingspan". And you can also see the previous comment below yours, from 8 years ago....
Hey I’d love to contact you about this build.
I very much love this build and I would like to build one for myself. Is there anyway I could contact you for discussion about the details.
Hi could you tell me where your c.g is set please as I'm not sure the 70mm back from the leading is correct ? Thanks in advance bud
Hello, there was a great deal of discussion about this on Hobby Squawk. I did a lot of flight testing and found that the recommended CG is way too far back. Mine is set at 55mm back from the LE. I took out the tail weights and used a smaller battery. I also cut down the amount of elevator and raised the TE of the entire stab about 3mm. Others have said they like the CG at 60 or 65, but this plane flies a lot better if you set it at 55 to 60 (70 is way too far back) and make these other modifications.
Thankyou so much for the info I will defo be moving my c.g forward and looking at the other mods you have recommended buddy
I love this - was searching for diy fueslage and your pics popped up - can you share instructions to build? what material did you cover wings with ?
John, we built this large model and the B17 eight years ago as custom-made products for customers. We stopped doing that because of the great amount of time and labor required. These aren't available as kits because of the same reason - it would take too much time and labor to make instructions! The fuselage is made using formers and stringers, and then it is sheeted one panel at a time using fan-fold insulation. The wings are made from a single sheet of fan-fold using ribs (the wings are undercambered, like a frisbee) with CF spars. The resulting model is extremely light and flies with 100watt Blue Wonder motors (only 10 amps each).
I am 76 years old. My dad was a lead engineer at Martin responsible for the wings and landing gear.
Nice job on that short runway.
If you dont mind me asking where did you buy this little pod you keep your mobius in?
Richard, that little box is 3D-printed, there's one version that holds the Mobius camera and another that holds the RunCam. It was designed to mount on a pylon with attachments that match the hardware found on Freewing jet models. Look on Thingiverse for "SleekBox".
Cool to watch it fly in person and to see the on board footage later on as well!