tamjets or jetlegends f-16
11-13-2007, 05:33 AM
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tamjets or jetlegends f-16
hello all,after being out of the loop for so long i've decided to get back into turbines. i would like another f-16 but can't decide on the tamjets or jet legends! any feed back would be greatly appreciated ! also, if anyone is interested,i have a golden west models 'BLADE' i want to sell for the best offer,it is built and painted with retracts installed,very beautiful,any reasonable offer will be considered,i don"t have internet at home to post in the for sale forum! thank you for your time!
11-13-2007, 08:30 AM
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the only thing about the JL i like better then the Tam is the scale gear. Tam is hard to beat on customer service so myself I'd recommend the TamJet, i didn't like the way the servo for the rudder worked to start with, but it works great and no problems.
11-13-2007, 11:29 AM
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RE: tamjets or jetlegends f-16
JetLegend has Incredible hardware, Scale Gear and It works WELL. on Solid surface Runway. Nose gear tracks exellent.
I also Like the ailerons. and The inclusion of the tail pipe, Gear Doors, 2 liter fuel tank's, Double Ball Bearing Aluminum elevator mounts,
It is the Best hardware Iv'e ever seen in any kit. Better than most model upgrades, and included in the kit.
Adds up to a Great Value. Flys Great. But I know both are great flyers. Tam's Prob .. beetter everyday flyer. Because of the simpler landing gear setup.
I also Like the ailerons. and The inclusion of the tail pipe, Gear Doors, 2 liter fuel tank's, Double Ball Bearing Aluminum elevator mounts,
It is the Best hardware Iv'e ever seen in any kit. Better than most model upgrades, and included in the kit.
Adds up to a Great Value. Flys Great. But I know both are great flyers. Tam's Prob .. beetter everyday flyer. Because of the simpler landing gear setup.
11-13-2007, 12:41 PM
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The thing with Tam is that he has high quality standards. I know of two sparks/cermark/jet legends F-16s that snapped wing spars after Tam left the scene. They may have improved.......dunno. I don't really have a desire to find out......
11-13-2007, 01:35 PM
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If anyone wants a JL ARF, I have one I purchased over the summer that I'm willing to part ways with. I'll let it go for a $100.00 less. Contact me at 410-258-9049 if interested. thanks all.
11-14-2007, 05:19 AM
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i appreciate all the incoming info,makes for a hard decision,one thing i can say,jet guys really like to help out thier fellow flyers ! now if someone would take this "blade " off my hands for a cheap price,i could place an order! somebody take it please!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
11-14-2007, 05:20 AM
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i appreciate all the incoming info,makes for a hard decision,one thing i can say,jet guys really like to help out thier fellow flyers ! now if someone would take this "blade " off my hands for a cheap price,i could place an order! somebody take it please!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
11-14-2007, 10:07 AM
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Pro,
I have a Jet Legend however I think Tam's is a wise choice. Overall, you could make a Jet Legend look more scale than what you probably need, but the lack of an instruction manual may proove difficult for someone who has never built an F-16.
I would also suggest a Cermark F-16. If this is your 1st Falcon, you should beat up a Cermark before you beat up a Tams. You can buy Tam's gear and use it on Cermark's, they are very similar if not identical. Cermark's flies incredibly well, and it will take some serious abuse. It is very light and you don't have to worry about gear doors when ever you pancake it on the runway. It also glides extremely well. It does not have panel lines or scale gear.
So there you have it:
1.Cermark
2.Tams
3.Jet Legend
A Pic of my old Cermark's:
I have a Jet Legend however I think Tam's is a wise choice. Overall, you could make a Jet Legend look more scale than what you probably need, but the lack of an instruction manual may proove difficult for someone who has never built an F-16.
I would also suggest a Cermark F-16. If this is your 1st Falcon, you should beat up a Cermark before you beat up a Tams. You can buy Tam's gear and use it on Cermark's, they are very similar if not identical. Cermark's flies incredibly well, and it will take some serious abuse. It is very light and you don't have to worry about gear doors when ever you pancake it on the runway. It also glides extremely well. It does not have panel lines or scale gear.
So there you have it:
1.Cermark
2.Tams
3.Jet Legend
A Pic of my old Cermark's:
11-14-2007, 01:58 PM
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RE: tamjets or jetlegends f-16
ORIGINAL: YellowAircraft
Falcon,
Why's he worried about intructions, he's a PRO BUILDER!
Falcon,
Why's he worried about intructions, he's a PRO BUILDER!
Good one! ha,ha
hey Shaun, how about some composite wings on your Falcon?? C'mmon man keep up to date!
If they come out at least half as nice as the F-22's, you'd have a sure winner
Then again, with so many F-16's already out there, who'd take the risk.
pro-builder.............feel free to call me at work (817)655-6121
I live 5 minutes from LM/Carswell.
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11-21-2007, 09:47 AM
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Hey guys -
I'm in the middle of trying to decide which EDF to purchase and I haven't seen anyone mention Jet Hangar Hobby which has a nice collection of jets including an electric ARF. Do you know something I don't???
Thanks,
Jim
I'm in the middle of trying to decide which EDF to purchase and I haven't seen anyone mention Jet Hangar Hobby which has a nice collection of jets including an electric ARF. Do you know something I don't???
Thanks,
Jim
11-21-2007, 11:56 AM
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Hey guys -
I'm in the middle of trying to decide which EDF to purchase and I haven't seen anyone mention Jet Hangar Hobby which has a nice collection of jets including an electric ARF. Do you know something I don't???
Thanks,
Jim
Hey guys -
I'm in the middle of trying to decide which EDF to purchase and I haven't seen anyone mention Jet Hangar Hobby which has a nice collection of jets including an electric ARF. Do you know something I don't???
Thanks,
Jim
Check this thread out:[link]http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_6643491/tm.htm[/link]
Probuilder,
I used to think that the taileron jets flew "funny" I had an early TamJets F-16....AKA Cermark with ailerons and elevators. I have been flying a buddies composite TamJets f-16 with tailerons and I can't really tell much difference. It is nice to just plug the wings in with no wires ....I know, I'm lazy!. Seriously, though the simplicity is nice. It's basically a 7 channel airplane with everything on separate channels. The landing gear is simple and strong................Good to have just in case you make a trip into the rough. The new omposite F-16 has a well thought out wing. I don't think that you can get it to snap on you unless you REALLY cross it up. I don't know how the Skymaster bird handles.
Tailwinds,
John
11-21-2007, 02:24 PM
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Thank you Cactus Flyer for having the courtesy and insight to answer my question. I truly appreciate the help. I've been "scouring the Internet" for assembly threads, etc. on some of these birds with no luck. Mostly it has been just general talk as in this thread.
Thanks again,
Jim
Thanks again,
Jim
11-21-2007, 04:32 PM
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Check this thread out:[link]http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_6643491/tm.htm[/link]
Probuilder,
I used to think that the taileron jets flew "funny" I had an early TamJets F-16....AKA Cermark with ailerons and elevators. I have been flying a buddies composite TamJets f-16 with tailerons and I can't really tell much difference. It is nice to just plug the wings in with no wires ....I know, I'm lazy!. Seriously, though the simplicity is nice. It's basically a 7 channel airplane with everything on separate channels. The landing gear is simple and strong................Good to have just in case you make a trip into the rough. The new omposite F-16 has a well thought out wing. I don't think that you can get it to snap on you unless you REALLY cross it up. I don't know how the Skymaster bird handles.
Tailwinds,
John
ORIGINAL: nsmjim
Hey guys -
I'm in the middle of trying to decide which EDF to purchase and I haven't seen anyone mention Jet Hangar Hobby which has a nice collection of jets including an electric ARF. Do you know something I don't???
Thanks,
Jim
Hey guys -
I'm in the middle of trying to decide which EDF to purchase and I haven't seen anyone mention Jet Hangar Hobby which has a nice collection of jets including an electric ARF. Do you know something I don't???
Thanks,
Jim
Probuilder,
I used to think that the taileron jets flew "funny" I had an early TamJets F-16....AKA Cermark with ailerons and elevators. I have been flying a buddies composite TamJets f-16 with tailerons and I can't really tell much difference. It is nice to just plug the wings in with no wires ....I know, I'm lazy!. Seriously, though the simplicity is nice. It's basically a 7 channel airplane with everything on separate channels. The landing gear is simple and strong................Good to have just in case you make a trip into the rough. The new omposite F-16 has a well thought out wing. I don't think that you can get it to snap on you unless you REALLY cross it up. I don't know how the Skymaster bird handles.
Tailwinds,
John
Semper Fi
Joe
11-21-2007, 08:05 PM
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RE: tamjets or jetlegends f-16
Here is mine, Tamjets F-16, The # 1 out of the shope, 6 or more have flown this jet, has had 3 owners ( including myself ) just under 3 years old, retired once back on the job with me plus one qualification flight under its belt by my friend that came back after been absent for a year and half, after the second flight he fell in love with the machine now he is building his own ( good, soon formation flights, right Nick? )
first pic. first and second owners, Tam and Jimmy
second pic. she is comming back to life under my care.
Flying her with a P-80
and yes, this jet required Hainekens during the reconstructions
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first pic. first and second owners, Tam and Jimmy
second pic. she is comming back to life under my care.
Flying her with a P-80
and yes, this jet required Hainekens during the reconstructions
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