UNBOXING The XL F-4 Phantom - Huge Skymaster F4

[@thelightersideofrc]

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[@davidgerlach1132]

I must admit, I very envious of you! I just moved up from my little Freewing 6S L-39 80mm EDF with CAMO scheme to adding their Freewing F-4D Phantom II 90mm EDF. Great video, I love the BA Phantom if not simply for its pure rifling testicular fortitude, but for its looks and commanding presence.

[@thelightersideofrc]

Thank you and thanks for watching!

[@richardwylie07]

Love any F4 or F14 build!! Bigger the better!!

[@thelightersideofrc]

Oh boy do we have some fun stuff coming!

[@EvilMerlin]

I mean there were always those in our Hobby that had CRAZY money, but it seems that CRAZY money is getting even more so. That F-14 XXL was a 30-THOUSAND-dollar jet all kitted out. I expect this one to be around 20-22 thousand dollars. $4000 for the airframe, $3000 for the gear, $2000 for all the extra goodies (CF parts, doors, hinges), then another $1000 for the ordinance (painted), $5200 for two 16kg thrust DECENT engines (not the cheapest, which would be a waste in this), $1500 for all the needed fittings, piping and electronics for the turbines, and another $2000 worth of radio gear (thats a lot of large, digital and metal servos). I mean while these are not QUITE ARFs, they are a lot different than when we were building these back in the 2000-2010 timeframe, mostly from scratch.

[@thelightersideofrc]

Nice to see a realistic evaluation of the cost! Thanks for watching!

[@EvilMerlin]

@@thelightersideofrc Its fun to watch. Thats for sure. Meanwhile I am currently building a Top Flite AT-6 from years ago (the kit, not the ARF)

[@noelgraham4607]

Great detail on the fuselage and surfaces

[@thelightersideofrc]

SM did a great job for sure! Very impressed with this one!

[@cloudstreets1396]

Gorgeous!!! No slats. Such an important detail missing. 😢 Slats would also add considerably to the flying experience as well.

[@dunbar555]

dont think J's or S's had soft wings

[@randomnickify]

Just unnecessary weight with minimal impact on fly performance in that scale.

[@cloudstreets1396]

@@randomnickify scale, nose high approaches are far more stable and safer with leading edge lift devices.

[@thelightersideofrc]

😎

[@Stevesscaleworkz4504]

She's a beautiful bird!, One of my favorite of all times... Ironically, I'm building the exact same kit down to the call numbers in 72nd scale. "Hasegawa" Can't wait to see her Leaving the deck on Her maiden flight. Subbed!!

[@thelightersideofrc]

Very cool! Thanks for watching!

[@josephstanley5138]

Nice Jolly Rodgers scheme on this big bird

[@thelightersideofrc]

Agreed! They did a great job!

[@josephstanley5138]

@@thelightersideofrc any light kit going on this bird or just straight out of the box build to save some weight

[@justinm1150]

looking like Skymaster is watching how you weather a plane looks AWESOME

[@thelightersideofrc]

Thank you!

[@jrmotorsports55]

Can’t wait to follow this one!

[@thelightersideofrc]

I see one of these in my future as well!

[@jrmotorsports55]

@@thelightersideofrc very cool! Between this and the F14, you have my 2 all time favs. Add the A10 and you have all 3.

[@Sluf7]

A Rhino man that looks Epic. 😮 Got me Beer and Popcorn on standby 😅. Keep at it.😅

[@thelightersideofrc]

Thanks! She’s a beauty!

[@RubyS.1]

Holy smokes it's huge

[@thelightersideofrc]

HAHA. Wait till the CARF One shows up!😂

[@pjroyse]

Love your channel but I wish you would detail the pricing of Al this stuff

[@rickandbrandonshow]

they are $4000

[@thelightersideofrc]

HAHA. Not going to happen anytime soon!

[@fortworthron]

Hi Jon, if you happen to see this message... Do you happen to still have the shipping crates for this F-4? If so, could you get me the dimensions of each box? I have the same model coming in a few weeks (months? we'll see...) and would like to ensure the shipping boxes would fit in my van... 🙂👍

[@thelightersideofrc]

Sorry I do not have the boxes still. Good 🔥 fuel!😎

[@fortworthron]

@@thelightersideofrc Ok - thanks anyway... I just got to you too late... Have a fun build! 🙂

[@cloudstreets1396]

Stabilator is the word you were looking for. Stabilizer + Elevator = Stabilator. 👍👍👍

[@thelightersideofrc]

🙌

[@randallfawc7501]

Is the Tomcat build on hold???

[@thelightersideofrc]

Nope. She is almost done. Just filtering in videos

[@randallfawc7501]

@@thelightersideofrc Sure will love seeing the Tomcat fly. But the Phantom would be my next choice! 👍

[@AdamArndt]

I don't want to come off as a ass. I really like your channel. You should work on your lighting. When you were showing the wings there was a shadow on the panels. It was kinda annoying. If you added a light it would get rid of the shadow. Love your channel by the way

[@thelightersideofrc]

Thanks for watching!

[@Venem1975]

Tell me the owner of this one is putting some massive engines in this?...LOL

[@thelightersideofrc]

LOL! OH YEA!

[@adriancuestaablanedo468]

Well, opinion now compared to the Carf F4....? 😜

[@thelightersideofrc]

Haha! The CARF one is gigantic!

[@lancegrey1225]

Suggestion for you. Before you do any more of these unboxing videos. PLAN OUT WHAT YOU ARE GOING TO DO AHEAD OF TIME. Also, to save time, when you are unwrapping. Pre- losin' all wrappings before you shoot any video footage. Number one tip, Get your info. Correct before speaking. That will make a better presentation, and people will not be doing what I have done for you here. Good luck.

[@thelightersideofrc]

Thanks for watching!

[@Cult1022]

You know what unboxing means, right?

[@lancegrey1225]

@@Cult1022 yep, I've done enough of it.

[@josephconstante1222]

Okay, Spielberg, you do you and let this man run his channel his way.

[@lancegrey1225]

@@josephconstante1222 He does run his channel his way. I was giving him a few ideas, to help make it even better.

[@jimw1615]

A $4,000 kit.

[@thelightersideofrc]

X about 3

[@A.halder]

Bro please unbox swiwin sw240B jet turbine please please please

[@thelightersideofrc]

Did the 220. Pretty much the same!

[@jwc4520]

You have built so many expensive toys , have any of the phantoms been of the RF-4 variety? Why is this plane never modeled ? Thought you might enlighten an old man .

[@thelightersideofrc]

Most guys don't like the Long nose version. Just personal prefrence.

[@ramonmedina1974]

A dream plane! but don't think for mere mortals!😂 But everyone is allowed to dream with your videos. That's cool too! Hope you move on to the Bronco from Hangar 9 soon! Thank you very much Jonathan!🫡

[@thelightersideofrc]

Thank you! The bronco is probably about 3-4 weeks out from paint and detail completion! She is going to be amazing!