FMS - F7F Tigercat - 1700mm - Unbox, Build, & Radio Setup

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[AL-RCjunkie]

I may not ever have this plane. But, i watch all of these for the great detail in setups, that i can use on a plane i DO have. These videos are chocked full of amazing ideas!!! 👍

[bitistheshtelwell]

Another excellent real life, been there done that walk thru. I've watched you for years. It's safe to say you are the goto for modern rc. Hands down best team on the net. But I have to say theirs something special about this video! What's different? Really nothing. Oh i get it! Love & marriage. It's the banter. A Legit handsome (if thats your thing, lol) talented, smart nerd man, working his a$$ off to be a good provider while living the american dream paired with a smoking HOT camera crew that is absolutely brilliant at showcasing her dedication, thru her filming, and acceptance of "foam friggin everywhere" in all seriousness thank you guys for all you do

[weetie]

You two should start filming in 3D if you're going to keep thrusting your rods in our faces like that!! (See time stamp 25:55) LOL!! What a beautiful bird you have their folks!! Keep up the amazing content and best of luck on you DAM adventures. I mean that in a nicest possible way. ;)

[dradden]

The panel line and ridge detail on that thing is really done well.

[funkchild]

Ha!!! I just asked about this plane last week. Thought it was an older demo and wondered why I couldn't find it on the website. Turns out I was a week early. Awesome. Thanks, Team Phillips!

[vonwaffen]

For water tranfer decal you should use microset and microsol. It soften and draws the decal and improve addesion over highly irregular surface detail like rivets and panel lines , it also protect them

[manicfour]

Love the battery anti slip mod. Never thought to do it that way. Now is my new thing. Also that power supply to the receiver I've never thought of. And could have saved three from esc failures. Yes you are educational. This is also my second build video that the M4 was the first. Got hooked from that one. I'm seeing a whole new side of your channel. Whi h has always been there I know. I've been enjoying the builds same as the maidens. Loving it.

[stark]

Hello Brian, Just watched this video, very good job, getting some snow in Iowa. When I'm ready I will order the Tigercat through you, Thanks

[brianbrotherson]

That BEC discussion threw you for a loop! You did the right thing by checking the voltage, I'm curious what It looks like under the heat shrink, I suspect that red wire is just laying in there not connected to anything. Reminds me of the old 4.8v NiCd RX packs back in the glow days. Some manufacturers used the same 3 conductor servo wires for their batteries, the "signal" wire wasn't connected to anything, and other batteries just had the red and black and only 2 pins in the connector. The FMS Tigercat used to be available in silver, when they re-released it they only offered it in blue. The La Patrona graphics are for the silver version, it was popular at the Reno Air Races years ago.

[greg]

Hey Megan... Some of us are dieing to have you give us a tour of your beautiful home!

[johnberrios]

Love this plane. I bought 2 of them. Yes its a little pricey but the detail and quality is just amazing. I fly off a grass field and its not as rough as yours but handles it with no problem. On youre decals go to Callie graphics. The wet decals are the worst i have ever tried to apply. On youre receiver i ripped out the reflex and just put a 8360T. The green is a anti corrosion that was applied back in the day. This plane is NOT new and its been around for a while but its almost always out of stock cause its so popular. I also just put a 6s 7000mah battery. Take off and land without flaps. Just bring her in on a nice flat approach and about 2 to 3 feet off the ground just cut motors and she will just glide right in and just touch so beautifully. Overall its a beautiful plane and always gets ALOT of attention at the field. BTW on the F4U Cosair just put a Hobbywing 120amp esc and set it to high and just wow its a whole new plane (8S).

[NeenerPoops]

that green "paint" is zinc chromate. its used on aluminum because it forms a chemical bond. you see it a lot on inside areas of aluminum airframes.

[BradHarrison-nx]

Very very cool guys! I’m going back to heli school!!

[rcdavidk]

Excellent video, thanks. Add in a quick test of the Reflex 2. I know they are pretty solid, as are the Spektrum Rx when all set up... but I always check which way stabilization is moving. Cheers.

[tommycash]

I did not know that this is a contest, congrats

[frederickwilliams]

31, 33. Answer- my apartment living room !! Great
VIDEO!

[papapsadventures]

In the wheel wells and alot of recessed areas had the green zinc chromate "paint". Used mostly for corrosion control.

[lenwelch]

I just got into rc flying at age 82 and have been watching your videos. One comment while watching the set up on the F7F. What would be helpful would be for the camera to be closer to the
tx when you do the set up.

[morrismercier]

I have bought a used Tigercat got it all programed. My one problem is the left motor has the break on. I have read the directions and followed them. I can not get break turned off. Please help. I was able to program differential thrust even. With SAFE. you do the best video instructions ever.

[Cloverdale]

Micro Sol and Micro Set for water slides. Decals that large will be problematic regardless. But those solutions will help conform to the rivets and panel lines, and promote adhesion.