BikerDon Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 Can anyone help me in tracking down some these please? Reading the September RCM&E my appetite was well and truly whetted by the article "Small but mighty". All the talk of the Skyangel 50mm EDF range sounded so tempting that I was all ready to put mouse to order form to get one whizzing it's its way to me ASAP. So I started to hunt down some of the kit Nigel Hawes mentions in the article to no avail so far.. Skyangel 50mm EDF jets - the only recognisd UK supplier was Amazon and all the models are 'Currently unavailable'. BRC Hobbies only have the 35mm models. He mentions to check out rc-castle.com - no Skyangel models under their 50mm range, they do have the XRP fans though. HobbyKing has a few 50mm EDF jets but none look like Skyangel. This so frustrating!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill_B Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 Hobbyking's warehouse has a few and they are the Sky Angel versions: LINK Edited By Bill_B on 18/09/2015 19:04:57 Edited By Bill_B on 18/09/2015 19:05:19 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Banner Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 I have to say that I don't rate them. I have the f18 and my brother had one of the others. Neither of them fly particularly well being pretty underpowered and generally just underwhelming. A much better bet, if you want a fast, cheap foam is the funfighter range that hobbyking do. They are excellent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BikerDon Posted September 18, 2015 Author Share Posted September 18, 2015 Jack, if you read the article, the Guy recommends uprating them with the £15 EDF/ESC from rc-castle (11 blade, balanced motor/fan, 4S capable) together with a 4S LiPo which then transforms them into something 'interesting'. EDF unit P.S. I don't want a funfighter I want an EDF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosco Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 I have had several of the Skyangel/Hobbyking 50mm jets and all have been great little models.I have had the F16, F18 and F35 (in that order) and have friends that fly the T45.The F16 was a rocket on 3s. I did have a fan issue and upgraded to a CS 11blade fan with the stock motor and it was even better. I did the same to the F18 and F35.Due to their small size, some can fit a 4s within the fuselage with very little modification and some cannot.Try e-bay for them and as you know Hobbyking also has some. I also got one from local hobby store.My F18 is still flying and is one of my favourites. I can post some vids later.Rosco Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BikerDon Posted September 18, 2015 Author Share Posted September 18, 2015 Posted by Rosco on 18/09/2015 21:52:46: I have had several of the Skyangel/Hobbyking 50mm jets and all have been great little models. I have had the F16, F18 and F35 (in that order) and have friends that fly the T45. The F16 was a rocket on 3s. I did have a fan issue and upgraded to a CS 11blade fan with the stock motor and it was even better. I did the same to the F18 and F35. Due to their small size, some can fit a 4s within the fuselage with very little modification and some cannot. Try e-bay for them and as you know Hobbyking also has some. I also got one from local hobby store. My F18 is still flying and is one of my favourites. I can post some vids later. Rosco Yes to the videos please Rosco... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Jack Banner Posted September 19, 2015 Share Posted September 19, 2015 Yeah, I did read the article but had forgotten that Nigel upgraded the power train. My brother did that to his and it was faster but he still didn't like it much. I may see if he will give me the fan and I can try mine again. I might have more luck then. Let us know if you do get one, Rosco's do seem to fly well. The cofg is super critical on these of course. Have fun!Edited By Jack Banner on 19/09/2015 08:33:12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill_B Posted September 19, 2015 Share Posted September 19, 2015 I've had the 50mm Hawk, F-16, Mig 15 and Robbe Nano Vektor (Little Screamer) and all flew using both the 3s and 4s CS fan units. By far the best in terms of speed and handling was the Nano Vektor (on 4s) followed closely by the F-16 (on 3s). The Hawk was just 'ok' on 3s but the Mig 15 was an utter dog on both units. Also, careful balancing of the CS fan is critical to achieving a nice whoosh sound and again the Nano Vektor was the quietest of the bunch. The Nano Vektor is available HERE. Just my 2d worth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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