HobbyKing Online R/C Hobby Store : MIG-15 Fighter R/C Ducted Fan Jet Plug-n-Fly

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5/9/2010
bigsteve (86%)
Maybe it's just me but I think this came out of the Kamdax molds ?

2/7/2010
zaskarkid (73%)
People of hobbycity, this mig is an excellent flyer, and it's big like the composite mig15s. But what is up with the silver? Sorry, but a mig should be red. Does anybody want a silver Ferrari? Of course not, that's just gross.

flatspin (49%)
Very few Mig 15s were red!! The VVS Aerobatic Team and and Czech Aerobatic team had red Mig 15s in the early 1950s but bare metal was the main colour, in general! The HK Mig 15 is in the colours of a Russian Ace who flew in the Korean War, I believe.

I have spent a little time improving the elevator control by removing the single elevator servo and snake connection and replacing it by two sub-micro digital servos in the tail underneath the elevator. I use very short pushrods and ball-links. This now provides very positive control and a lot of control movement for the elevator.

I have also cleaned up the duct by repostioning the ESC so that it is now inset into the top of the duct rather than blocking most of the duct. Air blows over the heat sink to keep it cool.

Horizontal stabiliser is very fragile!!!

Other wise an excellent model.

Thomas (47%)
How the heck did you get to the ESC to reposition? My fan is glued in place so I can't access the ESC unless I cut off the rear end and glue back on.

10/29/2009
pandi (0%)
Hello:

Anybody knows where can i get the mig15 manual?, or at list where is located his center of gravity.

Thanks

pablo J.

Beaufighter (25%)
I have not had any luck finding the manual, but reading RCgroups etc, it seems CG should be between 270mm to 295mm from front of plane. Mine is at 290mm and it flies well, without nasty stalling tendencies.

pandi (0%)
Thank you very mach Beaufighter. Ill try it.

10/27/2009
ishady (68%)
Anybody could suggest if this plane could upgraded to the great servoless landing gear hxxp://****hobbycity****/hobbycity/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=9300&Product_Name=Mini_servoless_adjustable_landing_gear_system(that would be great if it could!).
I think I got some of my friends said that MIG15 could be a slow flyer (it could glide) because of its wing dimension. Anybody who had flewn this plane could confirm that?

Beaufighter (25%)
You can allways try the retract, but I think it will be too heavy. Plane is not excactly overpowered, and is a scale "slowflyer" (slow EDF, not slowflyer:). And yes, the plane will easily glide power off without gear, with a 1500 3S battery fitted (I have not tried it with gear on, but it will drag more)

ishady (68%)
Thanks for the reply.
I wonder how this plane capability of "mild" aerobatic if not too powerfull?
But, I think theres still room for upgrading the motor into a more powerfull but at the same weight, isnt it?
Thanks again.

Beaufighter (25%)
Mild aerobatics include rolls and loops, which is possible. For looping, you need to build up speed. If you increase power, yoe need to increase battery size, which will lead to increased weight. I saw that someone on RCG had fitted a Lander 64mm fan/motor in it, and that worked.

zaskarkid (73%)
A 70mm fan will fit with light sanding/shaving. You will have to make a new exhaust tube, replace all of the electronics, re do the elevator servo controls, and grow another pair of arms with hands, b/c you'll need them to put the two fuse halves back together. Ok, if you can't manage the latter, then you can always ask for help from another human being. So it must be having only bi-arm chromosome.

10/17/2009
-boot (77%)
Received mine today, no instructions, spent most of the day searching for CG location control throws, etc. Nothing, not even at Art-tech's site. Looks nice but canopy doesn't fit right and is not held on very strongly. Intake/exhaust area is very clean with an exhaust tube that appears to be rolled depron. I'll measure to see if it's tapered, doesn't look like it necks down to 85%. Will examine closely and prepare in-depth review after first flight.

-boot (77%)
Did a quick check with the watts'up meter today. Turnigy 1300mah 3S 30C fits perfectly in battery area. Approx. 340 watts * 27-28 Amps with freshly charged (12.58v) pack. Only ran it for 30 seconds because I wasn't sure if the motor/esc/batt was getting hot or not, all stayed cool. I have no way to measure thrust but it sounded good and seemed to pull strong for short test. Slight rub marks inside housing before starting, will sand for clearance and check rotor balance. I intend to fly it in stock configuration before I "tweak" it. for comparison. So far I'm delighted with what You get for the price. Hobbyking 30A esc, hextronic servos, etc. Appears to have Vinyl decals, not water slide type with clear areas to cause the "Silvering" effect. Guess I'll have to calculate MAC to figure a CG location unless somebody knows it already. Stay tuned.

10/17/2009
Shift86 (41%)
Does anyone know if the front wheel is steerable and if the landing gear can take a beating

-boot (77%)
Yes it is steerable. LG looks good. Main gears have a scale looking cover over the wire. Tires and gear doors look good.
I'll probably hand launch mine though.

10/13/2009
Tropper71 (29%)
Hi guys see that! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aFO7Ey_iVNU&feature=PlayList&p=73EB9D2A871D5640&playnext=1&playnext_from=PL&index=49

10/12/2009
Shift86 (41%)
I wonder if the stock EDF is any good? Cause i want an EDF bird but i wont be able to balance EDF blades i dont have the scill

flatspin (49%)
On the model that I bought, the stock fan is excellent. There is no vibration when run up to full speed. The clearance between the shroud and the fan is nice and close but does not rub when operating on the suggested 1600mAH 3S LiPo.

10/8/2009
James (75%)

On the Art-tech website, the plane is all red and HC depicts a silver one. I wonder if I buy this plane, will it be the silver or red one?

I don't like unpleasant surprises.

HC should sell it exactly as described.

Jason5001 (-7%)
James* all our art-tech planes are custom painted. The photographs are correct.

James (75%)

OK Jason, I'll take the silver one.

Thanks for the info.

10/4/2009
Franz (20%)
What kind of material is it? (EPS, EPO or styro)

10/4/2009
mzfckr (29%)
post a video when you recieve it :)

Photopigiste (69%)
I hava an Alfa Mig-15 and it' s a real gadget( no retracks, and ***r foam , the stickers doesn' t stay over it )so... i don' t take a chance to buy this one !

10/3/2009
mzfckr (29%)
are there any videos?

sergetk (45%)
I have bought first! I like this bird :)

James (75%)

Is it a bird? Is it a plane?

James (75%)

Yeah, I have to say it looks good and ooh...how often do you get an offer of a foamie EDF with a bright red eastern bloc star emblazoned?

Very tempted indeed.

Stoffel14 (92%)
Hi guys google for Art-tech Mig 15 it flies great but be aware it has a nasty tendency to get an imidiate stall and be sure to have enough speed on the ground before take off. I have 20+ flights on her and she is still fun...

CorollaGT (67%)
Owh fudge, now it's outta stock, no commie flyin this week grrrrrr ...

James (75%)

sergetk, did you get the silver or red one?

James (75%)

Stoffel14, what about yours? Did you get the silver or red one?

Stoffel14 (92%)
I fly the red one, but silver looks great as well imho

James (75%)

Stoffel14, are you saying you got your red one elsewhere or here at HC?

I just need to know what color HC is offering.

Sorry I didn't make myself clear in the first place and thanks for the info.

-boot (77%)
The MiG is colored exactly as pictured.

Alan (82%)
Silver looks good up high when the sun catches it and you get that metalic glint for a moment

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