FEI BAO F-16 1/6TH
get uneven retraction or braking action. It's worth taking the time to get everything pneumatic
right the first time, as having your landing gear fail to retract is not THAT bad, but having it fail to
deploy can really ruin you day and the paint on the bottom of your model.
Construction
Preliminary steps
The following setup are recommended by FB jets for all kits that they manufacture and request the
modeller to conduct these quick and simple steps to not only make your build easier, but cleaner.
• Clean and inspect all parts. Inventory them against the parts list at the end of the manual
and notify the kit supplier of any missing components as soon as possible.
• If the paint scheme you have selected is glossy, it is recommended that you apply a coat
of wax. This will help resist dirt, stains and fingerprints during construction, and will provide
some limited protection against errant glue.
• Vacuum out the remnants of packing materials that remain in the fuselage.
While the kit is comprehensive, there are additional parts required, as follows:
• Recommended Servo List (JR)
• Elevators: (2) 8611a
• Aileron: (2) 8611a
• Rudder: (1) 8411
• Nose Steering: (1) 8611a
• Retracts: depends on retract and door solution selected (a 5 function valve can be utilised
on this aircraft)
• Brakes: (1) 351 or equivalent, or an electronic brake unit in a combination unit
• The abovementioned servo list is idea, you will note 8911 have been used through this
model though as this is what I had available at the time.
Other Parts
• Intairco UAT
• Fuel tank vent bulkhead fitting
• Festo fuel shutoff valve *2
• Wire twist tie (optional)
• Blue Loctite
• Red Loctite
• Glues: Thin CA, 5 minute epoxy, 30 minute epoxy, Hysol,
• Electronic gear sequencer, I have used a 5 function unit for the retracts, doors and brakes
• Or Brake valve
• Batteries, regulator and switch
• Matchboxes, Powerbox, Smartfly EQ10 or Spectrum Power Safe (I have utilised AR9200 for
this build)
• Servo extensions (length may vary, depending on receiver placement)
General Construction Notes:
The order of construction may be changed to suit your personal preference; however, the model is
more easily worked in a tight space if work is completed on each fuselage section before they are
joined. The tail surfaces must be attached before the aft fuse is joined to the forward fuse, as the
pipe must be in place during this step and it blocks access for wiring.
The retract system doors operate in two different ways. The main gear doors and the large nose
gear door open, the landing gear cycle either up or down, and the doors close again. For this
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