MIG-15 Fighter R/C Ducted Fan Jet Plug-n-Fly

 Vbrugman 22 points

I use a 2200 mAh Turnigy 3Cell ( 20 & 25 C ) It will fit if you dont use tape. * I didn't cut by the way * 1300mAh is to light, and 2500mAh is to heavy. With my 2200mAh I can fly 8 min easy.

 nlmbc 625 points

would be better to beef up the mount and keep the wing removable for transport if needed.

 DU2RK 5 points

They're removable but the mount is quite flimsy.

 Michael 10 points

Could the mount be made firmer and better?

 DU2RK 5 points

Easiest fix is to glue the wings to the fuselage, but to access the motor/fan/esc you have to remove the wing halves. I decided to just add support to the fixing. A photo of it is in the Files Tab labeled as Wing Mount Support.

 nlmbc 625 points

yes it can, with a good toss.

 DU2RK 5 points

It's EPS.

 sking0369 57 points

I purchased this plane also and am looking at the Turnigy p2627L motor. It has a 3mm shaft and is a little faster at 4200kv whereas the stock inrunner was rated at 4000kv. My motor also burned up and I replaced it with another motor purchased elswhere, it's now a little slower and performance has sufferd.

 DU2RK 5 points

I've been using a Turnigy 2610 4000kv for some time now and have no complaints. Can't compare it since I didn't use the stock one. You'll have to relocate the ESC though. I've put mine in the cavity above the EDF and it cleared up the exhaust duct, too. The way the ESC was mounted on the stock motor prevents the dissipation of heat. It's probably the reason why it burns out easily.

 rtenea 131 points

Yes it will fly quit well. I've done it with a 2200 3S battery. You have to cut a bit in order to accommodate the battery (the space is for 1600 3S battery)but there were no problems with that it's very easy.

 sking0369 57 points

Same here, cut out the bottom of the cockpit and don't use the landing gear. Balance out very well with a 2200 3s battery.

 AvidAngel 2 points

Maybe reverse your channel, i had a similar issue with one of my ESC's hope this helps.

 F100CUFFLINK 916 points

it also may be are you useing a new 2.4 (differant transmitter)? it has to be reset to the transmitter some of them you may ned a programing card or do it from the trans mitter yes the ESC ,im not talking about receiver.
If you know what receiver it is see if you can get the programming details and reprogram it , but likeMatthve says try reverse chennal but i really dont think its that at all ,but the way to check that is to try it at full thruttle and see it wit will arnm at full throttle then go to idal and if it is reverse it will run. ALSO IF YOU HAVE A COMPUTOR RADIO THERE IS A NUMBER OF THINGS TO TRY.

 F100CUFFLINK 916 points

HEY THE PART WHERE I SAID "IF YOU KNOW WHAT RECEIVER IT IS I MET ,IF YOU KNOW WHAT ESC IT IS.
SORRY JUST TRYING TO HELP.

 GRAHAM 168 points

Is this EPS, EPO foam?

 sking0369 57 points

This one is EPS foam not EPO. And the elevator is like meat tray foam. I think it may be lighter than EPO but deffinantly not as crash resistant.

 F100CUFFLINK 916 points

YES THAT BE NICE

 flatspin 264 points

Dear Bigsteve, It is an Art Tech Mig15. I have owned both the the Art Tech Mig and the HK Mig and the parts are fully interchangeable. The electronics are different however and are marked Hobby King. Regards Flatspin

 lobstermash 273 points

The motor is an old Art Tech B2025, which they don't supply anymore because they generally don't work. Often burns out in the first few runs.

 flatspin 264 points

Very few Mig 15s were red!! The VVS Aerobatic Team and and Czech Aerobatic team had red Mig 15s in the early 1950s but bare metal was the main colour, in general! The HK Mig 15 is in the colours of a Russian Ace who flew in the Korean War, I believe.

I have spent a little time improving the elevator control by removing the single elevator servo and snake connection and replacing it by two sub-micro digital servos in the tail underneath the elevator. I use very short pushrods and ball-links. This now provides very positive control and a lot of control movement for the elevator.

I have also cleaned up the duct by repostioning the ESC so that it is now inset into the top of the duct rather than blocking most of the duct. Air blows over the heat sink to keep it cool.

Horizontal stabiliser is very fragile!!!

Other wise an excellent model.

 Thomas 35 points

How the heck did you get to the ESC to reposition? My fan is glued in place so I can't access the ESC unless I cut off the rear end and glue back on.

 flatspin 264 points

Sorry for the late reply. I haven't been reading this thread for a while. The fan an motor are glued to a Depron Duct in the rear half of the fuselage. If you separate the front and rear halves of the fuselage by unscrewing the two screws then you can easily withdraw the Depron tube and fan uit by sliding out. The rest, as they say, is 'easy' Regards Richard

 Beaufighter 1808 points

I have not had any luck finding the manual, but reading RCgroups etc, it seems CG should be between 270mm to 295mm from front of plane. Mine is at 290mm and it flies well, without nasty stalling tendencies.

 pandi 27 points

Thank you very mach Beaufighter. Ill try it.

 Beaufighter 1808 points

You can allways try the retract, but I think it will be too heavy. Plane is not excactly overpowered, and is a scale "slowflyer" (slow EDF, not slowflyer:). And yes, the plane will easily glide power off without gear, with a 1500 3S battery fitted (I have not tried it with gear on, but it will drag more)

 ishady 340 points

Thanks for the reply.
I wonder how this plane capability of "mild" aerobatic if not too powerfull?
But, I think theres still room for upgrading the motor into a more powerfull but at the same weight, isnt it?
Thanks again.

 Beaufighter 1808 points

Mild aerobatics include rolls and loops, which is possible. For looping, you need to build up speed. If you increase power, yoe need to increase battery size, which will lead to increased weight. I saw that someone on RCG had fitted a Lander 64mm fan/motor in it, and that worked.

 zaskarkid 343 points

A 70mm fan will fit with light sanding/shaving. You will have to make a new exhaust tube, replace all of the electronics, re do the elevator servo controls, and grow another pair of arms with hands, b/c you'll need them to put the two fuse halves back together. Ok, if you can't manage the latter, then you can always ask for help from another human being. So it must be having only bi-arm chromosome.

 -boot 212 points

Did a quick check with the watts'up meter today. Turnigy 1300mah 3S 30C fits perfectly in battery area. Approx. 340 watts * 27-28 Amps with freshly charged (12.58v) pack. Only ran it for 30 seconds because I wasn't sure if the motor/esc/batt was getting hot or not, all stayed cool. I have no way to measure thrust but it sounded good and seemed to pull strong for short test. Slight rub marks inside housing before starting, will sand for clearance and check rotor balance. I intend to fly it in stock configuration before I "tweak" it. for comparison. So far I'm delighted with what You get for the price. Hobbyking 30A esc, hextronic servos, etc. Appears to have Vinyl decals, not water slide type with clear areas to cause the "Silvering" effect. Guess I'll have to calculate MAC to figure a CG location unless somebody knows it already. Stay tuned.

 -boot 212 points

Yes it is steerable. LG looks good. Main gears have a scale looking cover over the wire. Tires and gear doors look good.
I'll probably hand launch mine though.

 flatspin 264 points

On the model that I bought, the stock fan is excellent. There is no vibration when run up to full speed. The clearance between the shroud and the fan is nice and close but does not rub when operating on the suggested 1600mAH 3S LiPo.

 H-KING_SCOTT 5233 points

James* all our art-tech planes are custom painted. The photographs are correct.

  James 635 points

OK Jason, I'll take the silver one.

Thanks for the info.

 Photopigiste 139 points

I hava an Alfa Mig-15 and it' s a real gadget( no retracks, and ***r foam , the stickers doesn' t stay over it )so... i don' t take a chance to buy this one !

 sergetk 108 points

I have bought first! I like this bird :)

  James 635 points

Is it a bird? Is it a plane?

  James 635 points

Yeah, I have to say it looks good and ooh...how often do you get an offer of a foamie EDF with a bright red eastern bloc star emblazoned?

Very tempted indeed.

 Stoffel14 324 points

Hi guys google for Art-tech Mig 15 it flies great but be aware it has a nasty tendency to get an imidiate stall and be sure to have enough speed on the ground before take off. I have 20+ flights on her and she is still fun...

 CorollaGT 117 points

Owh fudge, now it's outta stock, no commie flyin this week grrrrrr ...

  James 635 points

sergetk, did you get the silver or red one?

  James 635 points

Stoffel14, what about yours? Did you get the silver or red one?

 Stoffel14 324 points

I fly the red one, but silver looks great as well imho

  James 635 points

Stoffel14, are you saying you got your red one elsewhere or here at HC?

I just need to know what color HC is offering.

Sorry I didn't make myself clear in the first place and thanks for the info.

 -boot 212 points

The MiG is colored exactly as pictured.

 fanny 515 points

Silver looks good up high when the sun catches it and you get that metalic glint for a moment