Unboxing The Largest F15 XXL Skymaster Rc Jet You've Ever Seen

[@thelightersideofrc]

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[@EvilMerlin]

For those that are going to ask. Airframe $6895.00, special paint $600.00. Retracts: $3895.00. Gear door set: $195.00. Cockpit $895.00. Light Set: $295.00. Working canopy: $165.00. Speed brake: $165.00. Weathering: $595.00. Total cost for JUST the airframe/gear etc as seen: $13700. Recommended minimum of 2x 40lb turbines, so let's stay safe and go with 2x 48.5lb thrust. So 2x 4299.00: $8598.00 Servos (2x $179 for elevators), and 7x 129.00 for the rest.: $1261.00 I won't go into the crazy amount of gear needed for the radio and turbines but let's stay safe and say $3000 Subtotal is going to run you AROUND $27 THOUSAND dollars.

[@Marti-dw9xt]

That's without the labour build cost !

[@randall39]

@@Marti-dw9xtlittle over my rc budget😂😂

[@BasedF-15Pilot]

The landing gear is very well done. Sure, almost 4K is a lot, but they are very scale. It looks like they took a shrink-ray to the real struts.

[@hilltimmer3453]

Plus the expensive final sign-off certificate of the engineer cat

[@savemyrepublic]

I have a friend who flies expensive turbine powered model jets. On a flight he messed up and did extensive damage, he told me he was not worried, he said he made enough money last month on the stock market to pay for the model. Nice.

[@RTD1947]

OMG….the hobby is just getting more incredible every year! Congratulations to the Owner….looking forward to an incredible build!

[@IsabelMiller-c8k]

I agree

[@thelightersideofrc]

Thanks! It's going to be an incredible build!

[@thelightersideofrc]

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[@RCCopterLove]

These parts are looking so great! The paintjob, the weathering, every little detail of this fuselage! I really never have seen such a huge jet! This is definitely NO clickbait tiltle. PS. The box can be reused! 😀 You can build yourself a nice little mobile home from it! 😀

[@thelightersideofrc]

HAHA. Thanks and totally agree! Next level for sure! The Crate is now being used as a shelter for our goats!😂

[@RCCopterLove]

@@thelightersideofrc Great!😀😂

[@fussa6013]

I love this channel. I get to see rich people pay obscene amounts of money for an RC jet, then pay another big bill for someone else to put the plane together for them. Got to love it.

[@xbpbat21x]

Then they find the roughest grass strip and the windiest day to fly it as their first plane they have ever flown.

[@Marti-dw9xt]

Another Bottomless Budget build

[@davidsnyder238]

Everyone has to have a hobby and it's his money to spend. Beautiful jet regardless of the cost and the purchaser can certainly fly this.

[@skytyme7721]

Check out Tyler Perry RC collection

[@M30263]

Immature response. Grats 👍

[@BasedF-15Pilot]

@08:09 I don't fly R/C models but this video popped up on my feed. I can help with the F-15 specific details. 87-189 is from the 334th based at Seymour Johnson AFB in North Carolina. SJ is an F-15E B course base for pilots new to the F-15E. I've never been stationed at SJ, F-15C guys went to Tyndall AFB for our B course. The F-15C and F-15E are very different and have very little mission commonality, so different B schools. Anyway the livery or paintjob you have is from the late 20-teens, 2017 or 2018, it's a WWII heritage scheme, and it looks pretty spot on. The tail-number font is wrong and the 'mudhen' grey isn't quite dark enough for an E-model, but that is all that jumped out to me detail wise so far.

[@stevesp38]

Hey Based. I was a crew chief. Started at Luke working on A models back in 1982. Yes, I am ancient. I ended up working on all the models except B models. Never crewed one of them. I was active duty from 1981 to 2002. Retired and then went into civil service at Robins on F-15 depot maintenance and my final job was at the boneyard at Davis-Monthan. It was a bittersweet job. I was a Quality Assurance inspector and there were airplanes there I had crewed as a young airman.

[@thelightersideofrc]

Thanks for all the details!

[@AreSeeModdler]

That's one sweet jet. Love the size. I know you're going to enjoy this build. Have fun and Thanks

[@thelightersideofrc]

Thanks, it's going to be a fun one!

[@davidsoufer116]

Excellent unboxing video.. looking forward to the build videos.. Thanks a lot Jonathan🙏🏻

[@thelightersideofrc]

Thanks, coming soon! Going to be such a cool plane!

[@kevculmstock1]

I'm amazed at how far RC development has come.

[@davefroman4700]

in China....

[@thelightersideofrc]

Totally! Next level cool for sure!

[@brentnorman6848]

That has to be the coolest scheme for an American F-15. It will definitely turn heads on the flightline and when flying by. Incredible what Skymaster is turning out now.

[@thelightersideofrc]

Agreed! Unique and the RED pops!

[@colinboneham7387]

The F15 itself is a beast and oh boy Skymaster have made and absolute beast of a model of the F15

[@thelightersideofrc]

Oh Yes! they did a great job!!!

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

That thing is HUUUUUUUGE - Amazing!!!

[@thelightersideofrc]

😎🙌

[@superskullmaster]

Really looking forward to this build.

[@thelightersideofrc]

Thanks! Should be next level!

[@MistiMoan]

Love this jet. Worked in the 15 in the military in Alaska 10:30 we would have to wash these jets and they couldn't be signed off till those steaks were gone. Mine you it was a grease like consistency and it would come out of many places, especially where things moved you would get anti-sieze 23:57 that is either the d or e model. B/d/e are two seaters while a/c are single seaters. I'm inclined to say d model 25:50 No safety pins? 28:08 intakes don't pivot that's interesting

[@thelightersideofrc]

It's a great model that SM made! Cool to hear first hand experience! Thanks for sharing! Yea pivoting intakes are slick but adds more complexity for just looks. There is one fellow on FB adding the pivot intakes.

[@RockbeThyName]

Thanks we can't wait for the build!!

[@thelightersideofrc]

You betcha! This one is gonna be a big one!

[@jrmotorsports55]

That is absolutely insane. So cool!

[@thelightersideofrc]

😂🙌

[@AndreBEvansSr]

Thanks!

[@thelightersideofrc]

Thank you very much!

[@AdamArndt]

I love the F-15! Its my favorite!!

[@thelightersideofrc]

Thanks! This one is going to be SWEET!

[@wayneschenk5512]

WOW as you said it’s great to see the advancements.

[@thelightersideofrc]

😎🙌

[@derekkilbride9510]

You’re going to need a bigger shop! What a beast.

[@thelightersideofrc]

HAHA. No kidding!

[@victorrcjets7660]

Hard to beat a little unboxing like this one😊 taking the little F16 out for ground testing if it doesn’t rain early 😊

[@thelightersideofrc]

You got that right! Thanks Victor!

[@Shadow0fd3ath24]

Im astounded how cheap and nice they can build these, 6500 base price for a basic painted finish and with the detailed nozzles, and all that detail, plus it will be 8.5ft wide and 12.8ft long! Right at 1/5th scale. Fully specced ARF at 13k aint bad either

[@thelightersideofrc]

Agreed! Many don't think so but it is a lot of plane for the $

[@newt2010]

That thing is pretty awesome. Can’t wait to see a fly.

[@thelightersideofrc]

😎

[@AAAZZZ-f3i]

CUTE KITTY SO CUTE

[@thelightersideofrc]

Nez is a ☆

[@lextek595]

Mind blowing!

[@thelightersideofrc]

😎

[@gtilson]

Awesome video Jonathan!! Love all the advice and product reviews!! Will always watch these videos!!🇺🇸❤️🇺🇸

[@thelightersideofrc]

Thanks for watching!

[@FlyShamu]

Yes!!! 🇺🇸 Gonna be amazing.

[@thelightersideofrc]

YES!!!!

[@randall39]

I want to see an F35 build in that scale. My son is a Tech Sargent in the Air Force, stationed at Luke AFB, and a senior crew chief for their new F35 squadron replacing their F16’s. Incredible looking F15, and can’t wait to see it in the air 😊😊🛫

[@thelightersideofrc]

Thanks for watching! Maybe a large F22 or F35 at some point in the future!

[@P51]

That thing is NUTS!! BTW I'd go "NOZZLES" vice "TAIL CONES" 🇨🇦

[@thelightersideofrc]

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[@MisterSoul2008]

Really crazy, but awesome. I wonder if it will fly well...?

[@thelightersideofrc]

Will fly great! Bigger always flies better. They get so much more lifting surface and not a huge weight increase.

[@remicallant8756]

It looks very nice and I think you don't need servos but a real pilot inside, greetings from Remi, Belgium

[@thelightersideofrc]

HAHA! Totally Remi! NEZ Size!

[@TomFly]

Hey Jonathan, the emblem is of the „RAF Lost Eagle Squadron“. There is some information to be found online.😊

[@thelightersideofrc]

🙌😎

[@亇山DraginWolfYT]

Makes me miss my spitfire custom built with a miniaturised v12 engine also scaled down to the original engine. Sadly wrecked in 2012. Only the engine survived and no spares available. Was a gift and had loads of fun. Also had 3 types of ammo belts from daisy, paintball and yes very small caliber rounds. Max ammo capacity for each was 50 rounds due to weight as well as 5 gallon drop tank. She may be lost but not forgotten. Engine was later scrapped.

[@thelightersideofrc]

😱

[@亇山DraginWolfYT]

@thelightersideofrc it's sad, but I had fun. When I still had the engine, I struggled for 4 years to get a new frame, wing ribs, etc, as it was made from lightweight aluminum, and unfortunately, the designs were lost and company probably closed down. I shall always be watching these videos on your channel as I really enjoy it. Keep it up.

[@AdonisAction]

Very nice..

[@thelightersideofrc]

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[@ILSRWY4]

Holy Crap that's Huge!!! Love it, and can't wait to see it fly. Beautiful paint scheme too. My only gripe (and I have the same gripe no matter the model or the scale) is the over-emphasis of panel lines. I shake my head and ask why? @29:40 where you are standing with the model and where the cameraman is, is about 100 or so "scaled" feet. I mean scale, relative to the scale of the model. Go stand an actual 100 feet from a real F-15 and see if you see those panel lines that prominent. They're not. Anyway- Super cool model and couldn't be with a better person to put it together and fly! HAve fun with it!!!

[@flyboy451]

I agree. Spoils the look of it

[@thelightersideofrc]

😎

[@4priders]

끝내주네요!!!

[@thelightersideofrc]

Thank you!

[@katoy9976]

Tamam👍

[@thelightersideofrc]

😎

[@sandymacdonald2838]

God that's awesome,excellent video,keep up the excellent work.big fan of yours from nova scotia.😊

[@thelightersideofrc]

Thank you very much!

[@michaelazegilla1780]

My favorite channel , big fan for sure

[@thelightersideofrc]

Thank you so much!

[@MarkRenn]

I HATE seeing servos sticking of the side of surfaces. I am really digging that this one puts servos in the body. That will make it really clean.

[@thelightersideofrc]

Totally! Very well done!

[@anthonyblair1465]

She's absolutely beautiful

[@thelightersideofrc]

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[@IsabelMiller-c8k]

this thing is huge

[@thelightersideofrc]

Oh Heck Yea!

[@kaisellmann7675]

Great Video! Why do you take a different servo for nose wheel? The MKS 599 on all rudders has nearly the same specs than the 9930 you planned for the nose (same torque of ~40kg, similar speed, same size). Why is the 9930 better for nose wheel and the 599 better for the rudders? Thanks for your videos, they are a great inspiration!

[@thelightersideofrc]

Generally we would use a MKS 1220 HV for the nose but on these larger aircraft we will up spec it so the 9930 is a good option. Could use a 599 as well but not needed. 599 will be used everywhere else.

[@kaisellmann7675]

Ok, thanks for the information! ....although flying only (larger) EDF and propeller planes, your videos are full of usefull information for me! And nevertheless interesting for anybody interested in rc aircraft stuff 👍😀

[@YupOutside]

Just the cat inspector- occupation is a huge selling point for me.

[@schumy1975]

what scale is that? 1/6? wow amazing, awesome!!!

[@thelightersideofrc]

😎👍 Gigantic!

[@ScottGunMag69]

Kitty wants a ride!

[@thelightersideofrc]

HAHA. Totally!

[@michiganengineer8621]

Every time you get one of those Skymaster1:5 scale jets in to build I can't help but daydream a bit about other monster scale aircraft.

[@thelightersideofrc]

They are pretty next level for sure!

[@minicoopertn]

Let’s ask the question everyone wants to know. Does the cat have a flight suit and will it be flying in the jet?

[@thelightersideofrc]

HAHA! Nez the inspector and pilot

[@nijhofrichard]

Holy🙈🙈🙈very Nice

[@thelightersideofrc]

😎

[@VictorHugoRC1111]

I seems the eagle marking is from a RAF Eagle squadron.

[@thelightersideofrc]

🙌😎

[@Sluf7]

Very, Very nice. Looking forward to this build.😅😮😢🎉😂❤ Carry on.😅

[@thelightersideofrc]

Thanks! It's a beauty! Very excited!

[@retopugel3125]

Best Jet ever!

[@thelightersideofrc]

🙌😎

[@AceNinja2112]

I think the cat wants to fly in the jet! Take him up on one of your flights!

[@thelightersideofrc]

😂🙌

[@stevestonrcguy5393]

That’s a monster

[@thelightersideofrc]

Oh heck YES!

[@JosephStanley-w5t]

The 4th Fighter Wing is based out of Seymour Johnson Air Force Base in North Carolina

[@thelightersideofrc]

Thanks!

[@klausrohrbach6041]

This one is just a little bit bigger than mine 😂 gonna need a bigger trailer for this one.

[@thelightersideofrc]

LOL. A couple steps bigger I think!

[@afrog2666]

This is good ASMR

[@thelightersideofrc]

😂

[@savemyrepublic]

Nice

[@thelightersideofrc]

😎

[@h0h0h0]

嘩！！期待！！

[@thelightersideofrc]

Thank you!

[@dandanthegarbageman6]

Definitely could fit a chihuahua in that cockpit

[@thelightersideofrc]

😎

[@thetruthbehindplanes]

SOOO BIG!!!

[@thelightersideofrc]

YES!!!!

[@markstopkey4085]

I want the first ride in it! It is big enough for that right? 😂

[@thelightersideofrc]

🤣🤣

[@hankdurrer5650]

Wow Jonathan, when are you going to do a big model, enough of these small planes. LOL Wow, wow, can't wait to see the build and maiden on this one.

[@thelightersideofrc]

HAHA! Thanks Hank! Have to keep up with Rami!

[@martycat7233]

If you scale up the model to full-scale, and scale up Nuzzy by the same scale, that's one big cat!!😅❤😅❤

[@thelightersideofrc]

😂😂

[@JAAUG]

So where are you going to fly this beast this summer so I can come and watch!!

[@thelightersideofrc]

Maiden was scheduled for Montana Jets but still sorting out details.

[@doggies.will.be.doggies]

21:05 that emblem refers to the "334th Fighter Squadron". The 334th was constituted on 22 August 1942 as an incorporation of the No. 71 Squadron RAF, an Eagle Squadron of American volunteers in Great Britain's Royal Air Force. After the United States entered the war, the squadron was transferred to the U.S. Army Air Forces. It was officially constituted by War Department letter on 12 August 1942, and was activated at Bushey Hall, England on 12 September 1942. It operated in WW2, the Korean War, Vietnam, Desert Storm, etc, STILL exists and is based out of Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, as part of 4th Operations Group. Talking about HERITAGE.... For other history geeks like myself: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/334th_Fighter_Squadron

[@thelightersideofrc]

Thank you for all the info! Great Stuff!

[@geoffreyvanvugt8179]

What Engines will be in this little beast?

[@thelightersideofrc]

This one will have twin XICOY 240's

[@ervandadamyan5222]

Lots of talk , little action . In thirty-eight minutes you could have assembled this model and shown how it flies . 😎

[@thelightersideofrc]

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[@boardinghouse2893]

Super cool! Where are you based?

[@thelightersideofrc]

Alberta Canada

[@tomfilipiak7103]

Looks kinda like a speed brake!

[@thelightersideofrc]

Yea that was my first thought but airbrake already installed.

[@matthewmarchant5933]

How long was the dog sliding into the video before i noticed!

[@thelightersideofrc]

😂😂

[@DerRacon]

What kind of Spitfire is it on 21:04 ? Thank you and nice Plane =)

[@thelightersideofrc]

Used plane find. Not sure who the manufacture is. Getting a new Engine. Nitro out, gasser in!

[@MrFishface5]

can you imagine what shipping cost was

[@thelightersideofrc]

Cha Ching!

[@Dunriteproducts]

How to know your watching a video about something you will never own? When the shipping box costs more than most items you can afford! 😂

[@thelightersideofrc]

😂😂😂

[@Lfs1891]

12' x 8', 154"x102.7"

[@thelightersideofrc]

🤔

[@brianb6969]

My guess is $26,499 was I even close??

[@thelightersideofrc]

Maybe!

[@MistiMoan]

Wonder if they do f22

[@thelightersideofrc]

Not a big one. I sure wish they would!

[@vizibug]

I have to ask... what happened to your nubs.? machine.? ironworker.? explosives.? mechanic?. Ive 2 uncles with nubs, one was line voltage.. other was horse bite.?.. just curious..

[@thelightersideofrc]

No cool shark attack stores or gruesome axe stories. Just born that way.😀

[@badomen781]

@@thelightersideofrcthinking about that also,I’m a carpenter and have had a few close calls and worked with some guys that closer! I guess that’s kinda messed up, sorry Any way, this came up:on my feed and I totally got sucked in! Not even a R/C guy…

[@NVArt001]

You could put a cat or chihuahua in the cockpit. It is absolutely huge.

[@thelightersideofrc]

😂😎

[@aaronl_trains_and_planes]

You could jump on the back, strap it on and fly it.

[@thelightersideofrc]

😂

[@melwalley9776]

Hi love your posts ‘’ Wheels have come off in Jaguar” Literally Ha Ha

[@thelightersideofrc]

😂😂🙌

[@danielgonsalves5302]

E.S Shuold be España , Spain

[@thelightersideofrc]

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[@sonorousbelchpipe1021]

These "models" are getting so big that you'll be able to zip tie a lawn chair to them and experience REAL VR flying! Just nuts! They're nearing full-scale! Where do you put something like this? Do you own a warehouse? Or do you just unroll a sleeping bag under one of the wings? After the wife hears about your new purchase, you might likely will be sleeping in the crate.

[@thelightersideofrc]

LOL. Once complete they go live with the owner at their house/location. I couldn't keep them all!

[@farbrorchrillehtele2]

in Swedish math in meters, an F-15 Eagle airplane is 3 meters and 84 cm

[@thelightersideofrc]

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[@mountainmanws]

Fourth Fighter Group, Descendant of the Eagle Squadron of World War Two.

[@thelightersideofrc]

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[@RobSmith-s5j]

I just need my van running to go pick one up.

[@thelightersideofrc]

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[@GearboxEnt]

These are not "tail cones", they are the engine exhaust nozzles. A tail cone is something else entirely (and the Eagle doesn't have one)...

[@thelightersideofrc]

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[@DanielStejskal-j3b]

It's like a nezzy size F15

[@thelightersideofrc]

BAHAHA! Totally!

[@Lfs1891]

I want one. But I'd still like the one u have for sale.

[@thelightersideofrc]

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[@Beyond_Films]

Already with all its accessories the investment of this plane will be approximately $20,000.00 dollars?

[@thelightersideofrc]

More I belive.

[@joefoster8839]

The emblem is of the Eagle Squadron in the RAF in WW2. American volunteers before the U.S entered the war.

[@thelightersideofrc]

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[@mrhay2u]

It's big enough to fly your cat in it 😂

[@thelightersideofrc]

NEZ the pilot!

[@Bacteriod]

I feel the paint is overdone with the rivets. While it might work on a P51 You don't see the rivets like this on a real F15.

[@thelightersideofrc]

👍😊

[@jaybui7506]

Is there any company that builds the CURTISS SB2C HELLDIVER world war ll plane kit?

[@thelightersideofrc]

Sorry not sure on that one.

[@theloneranger2101]

Let just see it flying, before you expect a review. I won't hold my breath.

[@thelightersideofrc]

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[@edwardthetruth8994]

What are UATs

[@thelightersideofrc]

Air traps designed to eliminate air going to the engine.

[@SuperHornetAvi8tion]

Might as well just hop in it

[@thelightersideofrc]

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[@eliasbinde2629]

Sooo, at what point do we go full circle and put a real pilot in something like that?

[@thelightersideofrc]

😂

[@wbuttry1]

This is a case of more money than brains. No way am i going to pay thousands for mthat just to have it crash. Not if it will it is just when.

[@thelightersideofrc]

😂🤓

[@MsPokey1234]

..just needs a JM Fuel Can..LOL!

[@thelightersideofrc]

So big it can be on board!