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• Often reflects feedback &/or questions from users of the product.

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Question: Does a dummy missile set come with the VMAR F18?

Answer: A dummy missile set comes with the Navy Version of the VMAR F18. The Blue Angels version does NOT come with a missile set. The Blue Angels version is modeled after the aircraft used by the Blue Angels precision flying team where missiles are not permitted.

Question: Does the VMAR F18 support the use of functional Oleo Struts?

Answer: Yes. The VMAR F18 includes VMAR Oleo Strut set  #VMA-OLEO6S3. These are included with the kit and available as aftermarket replacements. The Oleo Strut set includes two oleos for the main and one for the nose. It also includes the wheels, axles and wheel retainers.

Question: Is the steerable nose gear assembly for the VMAR F18 actually a functional Oleo strut?

Answer: Yes. In fact the steerable nose gear assembly for the VMAR F18 incorporates two functional Oleos: 

• The regular Oleo dampens shock in the vertical axis.
• The brace Oleo dampens longitudinal shock and limits the aft deflection of the nose gear  

Question: Is the Oleo Strut on the nose of the VMAR F18 steerable?

Answer: Yes the Oleo Strut for the nose gear of the VMAR F18 is steerable.

Question: Is the VMAR F18 retract ready?

Answer: No the VMAR F18 is not retract ready. The F18 is a very unique design and we could not find any retract makers who had an economical reliable retract suitable for this model.

In theory a very skilled modeller could possibly adapt retract equipment available in the market to fit into the VMAR F18 and/or a machinist could make a set of retracts and then modify the VMAR F18 to accept them. This is a great deal of work and may not lead to a workable solution.

We do supply a set of functional Oleo Struts (3) for the VMAR F18 that work well and look very scale like.

Question: We have a VMAR F18 in Blue Angels schema at our field. It flies great and a few of us are thinking of forming a flying team using this model. Is it possible to get different tail numbers?

Answer: Yes. The VMAR F18 Blue Angels tail numbers range from 1 to 6. 

• They are randomly stocked and we may not be able to guarantee the availability of a specific tail number at all times.
• If you have a preference, let us know and we will try to get you what you are looking for from our stock.
• If we don't have your preferred number let us know if an alternative will do.
• Lastly, if you are willing to wait for our next shipment from the factory, tell us and we will custom order your F18 with your specified tail number on it.