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Fei Bau F 15-Eagle Assembly Manual
Fei Bau 1/6
th
scale F 15-Eagle
Developed and written by Luke Cullen
The following instructions are developed based on using twin turbines. The ARF
kit can be optioned from the factory for either twin or single turbine. This kit
included mounts for 2 engines, 2 thrust tubes and tanks with the capacity for 2
turbines. The build for the single engine is similar so the twin version will give you
the general idea for your single engine build. Think of the build as working from
the back to the front which makes it seem easier. Every step focuses on easy
maintenance when the need arises.
Summary of F 15-Eagle
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Fei bau 1/6 th scale f 15-eagle developed and written by luke cullen the following instructions are developed based on using twin turbines. The arf kit can be optioned from the factory for either twin or single turbine. This kit included mounts for 2 engines, 2 thrust tubes and tanks with the capaci...
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Disclaimer: this is not a toy; it’s a high performance model capable of high speeds and damage to persons and or property if not used responsibly. The manufacturer and its distributors cannot control how you assemble this model, what type of equipment you use, or how you fly it. Fb can assume no lia...
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The fb f15-e as it comes from the factory includes the following parts: accessories included: accessories included: accessories included: accessories included: 2 x stainless steel double walled thrust tubes 2 x wooden engine mount spacers for jet cat engines 2 x large 2.7 litre fuel tanks with plumb...
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Servos used in this build ailerons x 2 spektrum 6030 20kg flaps x 2 jr 8911 24 kg rudders x 2 spektrum 6030 20kg elevators x 2 jr 8911 24kg steering x 1 jr 8231 i have used swb alloy arms for all of the flying surfaces to increase the integrity of all the controls. They are 25mm arms which is ample ...
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You can buy a complete hysol setup including a mixing gun, nozzles and cartridges of glue from your local hobby supplier. Consider it a great investment, the glue is the best you will use. Two cartridges will be plenty to assemble your f- 15e air systems: the f-15e uses pneumatic brakes and retracts...
Page 6: Rudders
Rudders rudders rudders rudders:::: 1. Remove the screws holding the servo covers from the rudder servo bay. Keep the orientation of the servo cover correct, do not flip or rotate the servo covers, as there may be slight variations in the screw holes and they may not fit perfectly if you rotate the ...
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Hysol tips work well getting glue in the hinge holes. 9. Mount the rudders on the fuselage with the screws already fitted inside the model. 10. Tighten both rudders after assembly..
Page 8: Elevators
Elevators elevators elevators elevators:::: the elevators are an all moving piece with a pre-installed pivot. The servos are mounted inside the area provided. Some trimming may be required to use an alloy mount for the servo as i did. Check the position of the alloy arm to provide clear movement of ...
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Loctite the 3mm socket screw to locate the tailplane. Be sure to put the nylon bushes between the tailplane and fuselage. Before mounting the servo to the tailplane it needs to be mass balanced. I had to add 80grams to the leading edge. I used a carbon tube that i filled with lead. I then capped it ...
Page 10: Wings
Wings wings wings wings:::: the same methods are adopted for the servos and linkages for the ailerons and flaps. Keep in mind the position of the control horns; they have to be directly over the hinge line. Make up extension leads for the aileron as they need to be longer. Where possible i used rubb...
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After all the flying surfaces are finished i bolted all the rockets and tanks on with the hardware provided. The wing tanks mount with a 3mm socket head bolt on one end. You may need to file the hole so the bolt slides easily. The other end has a 3mm socket head that goes through the entire piece an...
Page 12: Airlines
Airlines airlines airlines airlines:::: complete all airlines now so the ducting can be installed at a later step. It is also advisable to run all the extension leads for the rudders, elevators, ailerons and flaps. Black air hoses are for brakes, keep these identical lengths to keep your braking cap...
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Plastic clips keep airlines, fuel lines and extension leads neat and safe from excessive heat or kinking. The rear doors need to remain open when the wheels are down. The other doors close when the wheels retract. Keep this in mind when plumbing the air hoses. Use all the 4 way joiners provided to m...
Page 14: Tailpipes
T t t tailpipes ailpipes ailpipes ailpipes : firstly i mounted my turbines with blind nuts then i made a jig to hold the stainless thrust tube pipes in place. As illustrated the brackets i made make it possible to easily remove the pipes. This template will vary depending on what turbines you use, i...
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Trim the thrust nozzles to suit the pipes so they sit centrally. I hysoled in plywood blocks with blind nuts so the exhausts can be removed. Once the tailpipes are installed you must fit the ducting first before you install your turbines. The ducting will need trimming to suit your turbine..
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Mount your ecu away from the heat but where practical. I mounted them on plywood plates above the undercarriage. Keep the ecu and fuel pumps away from your receiver. When all the install of the turbines, computers, ducting and wiring is complete clip all wires where possible. Note on the left of thi...
Page 17: Fuel System
Fuel system fuel system fuel system fuel system:::: plumb all the fuel tanks now so you can continue to move forward. I used the supplied outer tanks and dubro 1litre tanks for the 2 turbines. Use festo fittings for all the connections. They seal well and make it possible to do maintenance easily. T...
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Because i used 2 turbines i didn’t use the large tank supplied. I utilised this area for a smoke tank, uat’s, powerbox, fuel pumps and smoke pump. Having all these items on one tray made the build simpler. All this area needs to be completed before the nose section can be fitted..
Page 19: Airtanks:
I made all the extension leads to suit and got all the radio working before i bolted the nose on. Airtanks: airtanks: airtanks: airtanks: i paired the 2 large tanks for the retracts and doors. The 2 smaller ones operate the brakes and speed brake..
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I mounted all 4 tanks in the nose section where i joined the former. Note the alloy bracket for the nose wheel servo. All hardware is included for the steering. I used a jr 8231 digital as its important to use a positive centering servo particularly because of the length of the nose. You will have t...
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I did remove the arm from the nose leg to make fitting the steering servo simpler. The factory supplied plywood plate worked well for the battery tray. It fits neatly in the 2 slots provided and screws down from the front. I removed the nose section so all the charge and start necessities are easily...
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Putting all the start ancillaries in the nose means you don’t have to open the canopy or the main hatch when starting. All the charging is done from here also. I used an airpower valve for the wheels, doors, speed brake and wheel brakes..
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The detailed cockpit supplied needs to be trimmed around the air ram supplied to raise the canopy. The 2 piece detailed cockpit needs to be screwed into place. I used another air ram to lock the canopy after it closes. This completes the build of the fb f15e, go over the entire model before running ...
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F 15 e control throws and c/g f 15 e control throws and c/g f 15 e control throws and c/g f 15 e control throws and c/g ailerons 35mm up and down, 20% expo elevator 50mm up and down, 25% expo rudder 30mm left and right, 20% expo nose wheel servo, 10-15 degrees movement with 50-60% expo take off flap...