XXXL RC F-104 STARFIGHTER - FLIGHT DEMO

[@RCScaleAirplanes]

*This video shows 3 complete flights.* 2nd flight at 6:34 3rd flight at 11:26 *_ENJOY_* ✌😎

[@josephdupont]

Wow

[@scottb8945]

RCScaleAirplanes I am glad I don’t have the income to have one cause I would want more than ten of these

[@melvin8mcbride669]

It

[@豫男]

這飛機需要多少钱？

[@avirahtk6271]

I wish I had flown this at least in my dreams.

[@mrbadiuzzaman]

the close to the ground shots, the right magnification and taking off and landing on proper tarmac plus the superb piloting makes this among the most true to life representation of the real thing.. congratulations ! thoroughly enjoyable

[@RCScaleAirplanes]

_Thank you for your kind words. Much appreciated !!!_

[@RickyJr46]

The scaling and details of this craft are beyond fantastic. It is one of the ultimates I think.

[@whitedovetail]

That F-104 looks so real! Especially with the detail of the pilot and the cockpit. Great job on the flying!

[@NeutronRob]

One of the most beautiful replicas I've ever seen! A great homage to the F-104 Starfighter!

[@phonebackup8132]

Loved the 104 sence I was a kid, learned everything about it. Went to every air show I could and watched with glee the demos and the Blue Angeles. Got the great fortune to meat a 104 pilot who flew in red flag events and instructed German pilots on how to fly it. He told me of the nicknames they gave it and told me about why thay came about. It seams that the runways there are about as long as you need to make a landing and stop. He told them that if you can't hit the end of the runway do not attempt a landing. He said that was a problem. Of all the models I've seen this one is by far the most realistic. I say put a servo on the little pilot to make his head swivel, then film it and you could fool many into thinking that it's a real one. Simply gorgeous!

[@friedhelmessers7754]

Modell perfekt, Pilot perfekt, Kameramann perfekt!

[@RCScaleAirplanes]

_Vielen Dank für die Komplimente_

[@friedhelmessers7754]

Ich habe 30 Jahre Modellflugzeuge gebaut und geflogen. Seit 32 Jahren fliege ich selber. Über 3100 h stehen momentan im Flugbuch. Nachzuempfinden bei Facebook unter Friedhelm Essers

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@@friedhelmessers7754 _habe nachgeschaut, aber außer den Profilbildern nichts gesehen_ 🙁

[@joevignolor4u949]

Beautifully built and beautifully flown. When you consider how difficult it was for real F-104 pilots to fly real F-104's without crashing them it makes this even more impressive.

[@lewiscole5193]

GRRR ... the real F-104s weren't difficult to fly without crashing them. A lot of them crashed, but in the case of the German Air Force and Navy (which is what seems to come to everyone's mind despite the fact that the Canadians actually had a higher loss rate), the number of crashes decreased dramatically once changes started being made that did *NOTHING* to change the aerodynamics of the aircraft, like getting the maintenance folks better trained and then retained once trained.

[@aaaht3810]

If there was nothing in the camera's field of view to scale that thing you would think it was absolutely a real F-104. Great model.

[@001davem]

That is perhaps the best looking RC plane I have ever seen, simply gorgeous.

[@RCScaleAirplanes]

*_thank you for your compliment. much appreciated._* 👍😉

[@jonathanbywater2063]

Agreed. Fabulous and expertly flown too! Beautiful landing.

[@TheShorebird]

Beautiful! Awesome detail. Looks totally real, and fantastic flying!

[@davidmoorea1961]

Superb handling & flight dynamics ~ great stability, too!! What a beautiful jet..!!!🇺🇸

[@gettingold59]

cannot imagine the amount of work, talent and skill you put into this. very well done

[@Alvin-1138]

I'm going to be conservative and say 2,000,000 hours!! Because that's how amazing it is.😄🤣😀

[@NHfiddle]

If it weren't for the fact that you showed the "human" pilot on the ground with the radio, I'd swear it was the "real deal". Exact detailing and thought went into this and the flying was top notch. Still can't believe that this is a model. Cheers, everyone and thanks for sharing. Can't say enough about this one.

[@453421abcdefg12345]

A really excellent display , it cant be much fun flying a twitchy model like this, the whole time it seems to be wanting to drop out of the sky, but the detail on this is exceptional, and to keep it in the air must be a constant problem, I think the full size was a very difficult aeroplane to fly, and that must have been packed with computer gyros and other aids, so this flyer deserved our utmost respect, as does the cameraman !

[@taofledermaus]

That's awesome! It doesn't look like it would even get off the ground with those little stubby wings.

[@RCScaleAirplanes]

_Thank you for your great comment, Jeff_ This rocket with wings is a masterpiece 😎👍

[@TexasNEV]

Just proves that anything will fly with a big enough engine. :)

[@avipatable]

Magnificent. What a model, and beautifully flown - and filmed ;) Thanks for sharing Horst.

[@RCScaleAirplanes]

_Thank you very much for your kind comment._ ✌😎

[@thomasmoje5926]

Wow what a fantastic model, and expertly flown. With the low ground level video camera angle, that model looked like the real aircraft. One of the most realistic looking and flying models I've ever seen.

[@jimhughes1962]

Absolutely incredible workmanship. Expertly flown, and equally well captured on video. Thank you for the steady camera. This video is a joy to watch. Wow. // The detail of this build is amazing.

[@r3tr076]

Die F 104... Seit meiner Kindheit meine absolute Lieblingsmaschine. Respekt, der Vogel ist ein absoluter Traum. Wundervolles Modell, und sehr gut geflogen... ... auf das Sie niemals abstürzt und zum Witwenmacher wird. Guten Flug!

[@KYIMGMG]

the most beautiful flying model of an F-104 that I've ever seen.....

[@mjgh2002]

i highly recommend drinking “one” beer prior of flying this amazing craft. well done Mr. Gleossner 👏🏻👏🏻 congrats 🎊 🍾🎉🥂 AMBC

[@arodrigues2843]

AMAZING.!!! AWESOME!!! I'LL NEVER GET TIRED OF WATCHING , THE GREAT AND BEAUTIFUL LOCKHEED F-104G "STARFIGHTER".!!!

[@Dutcharmytent]

One of the most difficult unstable flight platforms to get right, a real challenge.

[@abc123546879]

That`s the biggest F-104 i have seen for an RC.

[@RCScaleAirplanes]

It *is* the biggest F-104 you can buy.

[@luftbildplus]

Perfect. Perfect model Perfect pilot Perfect pictures. Great.

[@cramersclassics]

Certainly the best R/C model video... the sound, video quality and flying unrivaled! My favorite jet fighter too!! Hats off to you.

[@RCScaleAirplanes]

*_Thank you for the compliments. Much appreciated !!!_*

[@cramersclassics]

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[@indymagoo]

That is the most realistic RC model plane I think I have ever seen! Beautiful work and fantastic flying skills.

[@carlosthebee3527]

so realistic! Great flying, and marvellous sound!

[@charliebowman785]

Outstanding! Beautiful and elegant machine no matter what is a model. The third take off was the best.

[@Soulmate_1001]

It’s quiet difficult for me to put my thoughts down here... well it’s a damned good pilot and as well model. Today’s technology helps to make this kind of demonstration reality. Fantastic and great job. My thanks goes to Horst who captured this for us.

[@kengutwein9370]

The most amazing RC scale model jet flights and model I have ever had the pleasure to view! Using the F-104 Starfighter.the “Missile with a man in it” as a subject to build was difficult enough but piloting such a difficult aircraft to fly 2 feet off the ground was absolutely awesome! The full scale ones were notoriously difficult to pilot for the uninitiated and needed to be flown at high speed to maintain lift on those razor sharp stubby wings and landed nose high to bleed off speed. Designed in the 50’s by Lockheed’s “skunk works,” quite a few were sent to the West German Luftwaffe during the Cold War. Unfortunately, many pilots weren’t aware of the 104’s flight characteristics, and lost their lives in crashes. Not this RC pilot! He has mastered and tamed this beautiful beast!

[@warp65]

Every time I see an F104 the Thunderbirds theme music kicks off in my head. Beautiful model and superbly flown.

[@iconicshrubbery]

Funnily, I get the Addams Family..

[@sonicstep]

Oddly, I wasn't hearing the Thunderbirds' theme music I was visualising Thunderbirds. That plane appears to be from that era of similar looking craft.

[@55Wings]

An absolutely gorgeous model and great flying skills. As someone else mentioned there seemed to be a bit of yaw oscillation. Gyro maybe?

[@tonerotonero1375]

Majestic. Always loved the 104. Great pilot skills that make it even more realistic. It only misses the afterburner! Fabulous. Congratulations.

[@johncavar2914]

Awesome 😎 and beautiful sound of the jets ..like music 🎵

[@soaringvulture]

An incredibly detailed model of the most beautiful airplane ever designed. And I bet the real ones were just as twitchy as the model.

[@spiccybaby]

I kind of got the idea that it was less twitchy once the first 3 minutes fuel had burned off, then it really got its teeth in.

[@spiccybaby]

...but I was wrong, on second look :)

[@JandeBloois1952]

Very nice plane and VERY good camera handling! Compliments!

[@stefstef.7064]

Comment peut on ne pas aimer ça ??? C'est tout simplement hallucinant de réalité, chapeau bas au concepteur et pilote car il doit y avoir des heures de pratique et posséder un doigté particulier pour maîtriser toutes les phases de vol. 👏👏 BIG UP TO THE TEAM 👍👍

[@michaeldoran8157]

1:00 - I love the use of a 1/3 scale cameraman.

[@brianwood699]

I love looking at RC jets and airplanes on KZbin. I don't own any models or know this particular owner but I must say that this jet, the F-104 Starfighter is EASILY one of my top 3 on the internet right now. I'm a sucker for B-17 Flying Fortresses and B-29 Mitchells also. Great flying and paint scheme.... Well done.

[@RCScaleAirplanes]

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[@dburns8381]

Great build and great video! And thank you for NO STUPID MUSIC!

[@steveottavaino3804]

A pity I can’t like this more than once cause I certainly watched it more than once! It just does not get any better than this gentleman. Superlative videographer, pilot, and aircraft. Thank you for sharing this gem!!! Ciao.

[@RCScaleAirplanes]

*Wow, thank you. Glad you enjoyed it.* I don't know if you have seen this F-104 equipped with 4 onboard cameras. Here is the video >>> kzbin.info/www/bejne/jGW4gZmjd9NsgqM *_Enjoy_* 🤙😎

[@Recordology]

I think its amazing that somebody was able to miniaturize a jet engine.

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[@Bobbtherobber]

Stunner.. just like the real thing, Even the Sound of the enginge 😍

[@scottthompson2481]

Love it , what a great looking model and great flight ...................

[@Swimfinz]

Ah yes, the WidowMaker. Chuck Yaeger almost met his maker when had a harrowing high altitude run go awry....that is putting it mildly. Great model and incredible stick handling skills. She looks like a handful!

[@carbonarc23]

There is a great record by Robert Calvert called Captain Lockheed and the Starfighters, well worth a listen

[@michaelwilson9483]

This may be the best looking, most realistic RC plane I have ever seen, and I was a crew chief on real F-16s in the USAF!

[@Robert-ff9wf]

Absolutely beautiful!!!! It totally looks like the real aircraft!! If there were no people in the video I would think this is the real aircraft!!! What a great job on building this incredible airplane!

[@worldbestpilot]

Extremely good pilot & director of photography

[@DadsRCHangar]

Now that’s what I call a RC plane. Great stuff 👍🏻

[@RCScaleAirplanes]

Thank you for the compliment! 😎✌

[@curtiscamaro5926]

Wow! The way Thomas flew this Beautiful Jet ,makes me wish I was that little pilot in the Seat.

[@neilfraser1235]

What a beautiful tribute your RC model is to one of my favorites of all time, the F-104. So cool!

[@alessandrosaran1524]

Quello che ho visto mi ha entusiasmato. Non immaginavo che esistessero aeromodelli del genere. Complimenti ai realizzatori e alla regia

[@ericshutter5305]

Amazing. One of the most beautiful interceptors ... it just screams speed...

[@jonoedwards4195]

So sick! Dude on der sticks makes the Widow come back for more. Awesome camera capture too, one of the best RC posts Ive ever seen.

[@RCScaleAirplanes]

Thank you. Couldn't agree more! Here is another video of this F-104 with 4 onboard cameras mounted >>> kzbin.info/www/bejne/jGW4gZmjd9NsgqM *ENJOY* 🤙😎

[@mobayguy]

You guys did a fabulous job with this one. Really a treat to watch! The aircraft has a Real presence on taxi and is incredibly realistic. I noticed that piloting this plane must take more skill than usual because it seems the aeronautical characteristics of the plane are such that it truly handles best at high speed. Really a pleasure to watch! Thank you

[@sonicstep]

Yep, it's wingspan is short.

[@LuisLPRCs]

Wow! That jet is insane! 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@alexenns3203]

Beautiful job

[@24th1879]

Stunning Model, beautifully impressive and so well filmed, got to be one of the best RC vid's I've seen... Well done..

[@skny2282]

Wow 1/3 scale?!

[@fw1421]

Flying this takes a fair amount of skill. Just like the real on its unstable at low speeds.👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@richardirwin7180]

Incredible builder, aircraft and pilot! Well done!

[@BravoActual4756]

F-104, automatic thumbs up. Absolutely superb.

[@rattywoof5259]

I find the landings the most impressive part - most jet fighters have all the glide characteristics of a house brick, and the F104 wasn't exactly over-endowed with wing area.

[@clayrush71]

I can only imagine the hours & cost to build that. Absolutely perfect in every way.

[@xbman1]

Very nice! Look so real .

[@williamkillingsworth2619]

I love the test colors

[@benhudman9204]

Outstanding!

[@Jeff-NORCAL]

Great piloting, beautiful plane, loved the low fly byes. The

[@RCScaleAirplanes]

*_THANKS !!!_* 😎

[@josepuchades8386]

@@RCScaleAirplanes enhorabuena 👍👏

[@totallyskint5899]

I see you have a life size Tom Cruze in the cockpit.

[@jawaidmanzoor4396]

Pilots are sleek and smart as their life style. Cruze, was made in for the role.

[@irish89055]

Yeager

Good one. Yes little weirdo Cruze.

[@jimmycline4778]

That thing is loud! Amazing! This would be so much fun to fly!

[@RCScaleAirplanes]

_THANKS !!!_

[@carmelpule6954]

The original serving in the German Airforce was called " the widowmaker' as there were many fatalities. It was a good concept as a fast aircraft with such a small wing area and anhedral but with that philosophy, one needs continuous power available as otherwise, it will sink like a stone. Lift-to-drag: 9.2 Wing loading: 105 lb/sq ft (510 kg/m2)

[@RCScaleAirplanes]

_Thank you for watching and commenting. Much appreciated !_

[@BsUJeTs]

Unbelievable ! I hate to be the person flying their RC after this one. The detail of the RC to the real F-104 is uncanny. The real F-104 had a bad safety record if memory serves me right. Some people called it the widow maker. It was meant for speed and high altitude, hence the small thin wings. So give this RC pilot a lot of credit flying this RC. I can only imagine that it’s probably is difficult to fly ! Great job !

[@DirtNerds]

loooks like it has a little rudder flutter or need the mixing sensitivity turned down

[@jennimorgan394]

Damn... two great vids in one day... I loved the Starfighter as a little girl in the 60s... sweet look. Great sounding model.

[@iconicshrubbery]

THAT'S what a jet fighter should look like!

[@BALAZSER1]

That jet is super realistic!!! Amazing video, and what a great pilot!!! 👍👊✌️

[@brunogo-j9755]

Amazing sound !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@frankperez1184]

Fantastic !!!! its like real.

[@AcroAirwolf]

Excellent model, perfect flown and a very good cought on camera!

[@stevenvater8720]

Fantastic model fantastic flying fantastic filming

[@RCScaleAirplanes]

Glad you enjoyed it.

[@stevenvater8720]

@@RCScaleAirplanes great respect to you guys flying it. That model is the peak of scale flying

[@andymcneil7660]

Wow! Awesome.

[@bird271828]

Watching this is like a beautiful dream. Very nice landings at 10:50 and 16:40 Also the opening scene at 0:03 with the out-of-focus background is very nice.

[@RCScaleAirplanes]

_Thank you for your great comment. Much appreciated !_ ✌😎

[@brianstanding1609]

My father was RCAF stationed in many places but most notably in Germany where there were a couple of Canadian Squadrons and many USAF. He was air traffic control and did many thousands of runs with 104 pilots. The model is very realistic. Great flying and camerawork. The engine sound is close but doesn’t quite have the distinctive sound the 104 makes. They called them the widow maker. The combination of low flying and the glide path of a rock wasn’t a good combo.

[@josipvrandecic2472]

An amazing experience ....thanks dear Horst.

[@RCScaleAirplanes]

_Hi Josip_ Thank you so much !

[@shubeedoo]

Beautiful model and flight !

[@beaker2000]

Wow, super impressive, well done Thomas!

[@munched55]

Absolutely beautiful object. Seems to have twitchy yaw. Controls? CG? Pilot? Watch it in level flight.

[@RCScaleAirplanes]

there was a heavy wind over the whole weekend.

[@tomsunhall]

Low flying for heavy wind! Excellent model and flying. Those landings 😳

[@munched55]

@@RCScaleAirplanes OK, thank you.

[@rileygoodread3415]

SWEETEST plane I've seen so far, next to the Virgin Atlantic 747 jumbo jet that flew. These LARGE R.C's are really something else.

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[@stephenbeer2850]

Stunning model, would imagine shes a hard one to fly, not much lift from little wings, well flown

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[@tahustvedt]

It's probably very light for its size, so the wings aren't small compared to how much they have to lift. It's not comparable to the full size. I bet it's a pussycat to fly. The bigger they are, the easier they are to fly.

[@arniesbox]

Wikipedia:" In Germany it earned several less-charitable names due to its high accident rate, a common name being Fliegender Sarg ("Flying Coffin"). It was also called Witwenmacher ("Widowmaker"), or Erdnagel ("ground nail"), the official military term for a tent peg" No idea how anyone manages to control an RC version... stuffed full of flight computers I'd imagine, which were lacking in the full size due to its late 1950s development.

[@Hornet135]

arniesbox don’t believe all the negative press. The models are said to be mild mannered.

[@Eo_Tunun]

I actually got the impression the model could do with another pound or two, seems to be a floater when landing. During the first flight, you could see it struggling with gusts. @Hornet135 Indeed. When I was a teenager, I often scratchbuilt little gliders of all sorts. I was surprised how stable the little Starfighter models were, despite having the negative dihedral like the original. They would not bring themslves into an upright position, of course, but maintained their bank angles most stably. They did react very badly to tailheavy COG positions, though. I guess that goes for bigger models, too.

[@RCnerd74]

Love that first shot... looks so real!

[@vena6387]

....Wow!!!! Bellissimo ed estremamente realistico.... complimenti 👏👏👏👏👏👏....

[@gibsondrummer]

One almost expects a tiny little one foot tall pilot to hop out of the cockpit ! Its so well executed and flown it looks real Kudos

[@bigbang7897]

Great to watch and fantastic pilot skills Well Done

[@larou14]

Very very nice Airplane and.....very very very good pilot ! 👍😎

[@brogan56]

Great aerobatics, the pilot really put this plane through it's paces!

[@user-td1zo3tv9p]

OUTSTANDING!!

[@scottnix4991]

Incredible model, excellent photography.

[@bobcrawford5083]

After a few minutes you would swear it was the real deal..wonder what engine it uses and wonder how much greenbacks it cost

This is awesome!!