OV-10 Bronco 81"
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Good Lord! I already have more planes than I can keep operating/ build/ stay current on/ afford, but I really want one of these :greedy: Especially the fiberglass parts. Sheesh.
I gotta win the lottery and retire to the shop.
BTW - I found the web site for Bob Sealy, Quality Fiberglass. No mention of the OV-10, but definitely may be worth a call or e-mail.
http://www.ucrcs.com/quality.htm
BTW- The guy shows what looks to be a really nice C-130 glass kit that goes for $350, shipped
I gotta win the lottery and retire to the shop.
BTW - I found the web site for Bob Sealy, Quality Fiberglass. No mention of the OV-10, but definitely may be worth a call or e-mail.
http://www.ucrcs.com/quality.htm
BTW- The guy shows what looks to be a really nice C-130 glass kit that goes for $350, shipped
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Thanks for the information about the board size Drifter, I have seen a building board which is 48" by 18" will that be large enough?
Also thanks for the picture picture of the retracts, Drifter.
Regards,
Sarah
Also thanks for the picture picture of the retracts, Drifter.
Regards,
Sarah
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Bronco cockpit kit!
Hey guys, if you're looking to scale up the cockpit, then Dynamic Balsa will be releasing their cockpit kit for the Bronco. I don't know exactly when, but they tell me that it'll be around $100.
Dean
http://www.dbalsa.com/index.html
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http://www.dbalsa.com/index.html
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Hey Guys,
I have the RU plans but have not started yet. I did scratch one from three views that I got from North American in 1974.
60" span, two OS 40s, 11.5 pounds.
Articulated gear as per full scale and electric retracts,and flaps.
BTW there is a LONG NOSED version and the nose gear retracts forward to be scale.
Good Luck
I have the RU plans but have not started yet. I did scratch one from three views that I got from North American in 1974.
60" span, two OS 40s, 11.5 pounds.
Articulated gear as per full scale and electric retracts,and flaps.
BTW there is a LONG NOSED version and the nose gear retracts forward to be scale.
Good Luck
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Great! I'm glad to hear some one is coming out with a cockpit kit. I searched a quite a few web sites on the OV-10 and could find any useful pictures of the cockpit area. A few side views, but nothing I could really use to build my own. Howz everyones progress on their Bronco?
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Just finished covering...decided to go patrotic..corsair blue with red and white. Weather here lousy right now,waiting for nice, warm, calm, spring day for that first flight. Using two OS-61fx for power. I'll try to send a photo in the near future.
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Elevator question?
Hey guys, did you use 2 servos (and 2 linkages in the booms) to operate the elevator, or just one? Also, how many receivers did you use? I'm thinking of putting one in the wing, and one in cockpit. I will only remove the centre cockpit for travel and storage.
Thanks, Dean.
Thanks, Dean.
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Two servos,(and pushrods) definately. Even though one might do the job, two will help eliminate flutter. I'm even gonna go for more powerful servos, maybe 70+oz torque for all flight controls. I plan on using one RX with a 6v 1100+maH batt. I found scale and semi-scale retracts at Precision and Century jet but they're not cheap. Robart couldn't be bothered to answer my email whether or not they had something I could use.
Right now I have all componants framed and mostly sheeted. I'm now waiting for epoxy to cure on a few strenghtening modifications I made on the wing, then I can finish sheeting.
Very soon I will have to order the plastics, and choose what retracts I want to use ($$$)
Thanks for the photos and sharing your input and Ideas. Lets have a Bronco flyinn! (If spring ever comes)
Right now I have all componants framed and mostly sheeted. I'm now waiting for epoxy to cure on a few strenghtening modifications I made on the wing, then I can finish sheeting.
Very soon I will have to order the plastics, and choose what retracts I want to use ($$$)
Thanks for the photos and sharing your input and Ideas. Lets have a Bronco flyinn! (If spring ever comes)
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Elevator control
I've got two Hitec (s-77's I think) low profile servos mounted in the upper fins. I didn't trust the four bellcrank system suggested on the plans. Too much opportunity for slop and binding.
The Fiberglass fins are wider than the same fins done in balsa and allow servo mounting.
I'm using two receivers, each driving seven servos. Each has a 1100 mah battery pack.
The Fiberglass fins are wider than the same fins done in balsa and allow servo mounting.
I'm using two receivers, each driving seven servos. Each has a 1100 mah battery pack.
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Fili, If you want a set of scale retracts contact Gene Barton ([email protected]) or (573) 964-6718. He has been building quality retracts for a long time. He is semi retired so is a little hard to get a hold of sometimes but will build you what ever you want.
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Has anyone looked at or built Palmers 96" Bronco?I havent seen any threads on it.I was just thinking a little bigger might be a better flier...although bigger bucks too I realize...SteveD
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Palmer's Bronco
I ordered the plans - and gladly ate the restocking fee when I returned them. Palmer is the only guy I know who sells plans that haven't been prototyped yet. In other words, I paid a high price for plans to a plane that had not been flown. At the time, cowls were just being released by Stan's, and the canopy was just a dream of Palmer's. I think it's probably all available now, but don't know if it's ever been flown.
I'd be much more interested in Ed Clayman's fiberglass set - booms and pod, foam wing.
I'd be much more interested in Ed Clayman's fiberglass set - booms and pod, foam wing.
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OV-10,
As I stated in an earlier post , I have a set of plans (actually 2 sets) for RU's 81" model. I would like to trade one of them for plans of a "Gold Edition" war bird. I prefer the 51 or 39. but if you want to trade tell me what you got.
e-mail [email protected]. My plans are undamaged and want trade in same condition.
thanks
As I stated in an earlier post , I have a set of plans (actually 2 sets) for RU's 81" model. I would like to trade one of them for plans of a "Gold Edition" war bird. I prefer the 51 or 39. but if you want to trade tell me what you got.
e-mail [email protected]. My plans are undamaged and want trade in same condition.
thanks
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Hi guy's :I'm in the building part of my bronco too.I have some pics ,and I will place it in the page , only if I know how to do it,I have complete the central gondola , and the wing, (3 parts ) the two nacels are 80% finished , I must go on now with the boom's and fin.I have two saito 91 to put in there , I hope these is suficient power, I need the retract , I think in air ,or electric ,but these is a lot of $$$$ and i don't know what kind i must put in. The plane is made from don palmer plans.and the fiber parts I make it
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sky-jacker: Ohhh yeahh , these is a big plane , and have some troubles to put it together , I must thing in some hangs from the roof of my basement, to put it there after I assemble it. Do U know how I can post pics in the reply .