Man this bandit versioning thing is like Rambo, Rambo first blood, Rambo II, John Rambo.
MK1, II super bandit, balsa bandit, composite bandit.
Interestingly I like the super bandit looks better (what some call a pregnant fish). But I got it for free so I cannot complain. I managed to retrofit the purple retracts too.
Can the belly pan be affixed with strong magnets that inset into some wood (meaning the magnets on the pan go inside some wood in the fuse, to meet another magnet). These things been around forever I highly doubt I can do anything better than what BVM did. I did go with high flow fuel fittings though!
Originally Posted by
roger.alli
An “Original Composite” Bandit is a different model than either of the BARFs, but they do share the same wing spar system as the Mk I BARF.
The big deal with field assembly is the forward wing spar has an in-board bolt which needs to be accessed from the belly pan. (Remove and refit belly pan for each assembly) Not sure you can get around this.
My suggestion,
- Leave the stabs and fin on.
- Fit the EZ connect air system.
- Fit a 6 pin plug for the electrics in each wing.
Fitting the wings only, should not take more than 5-6 mins.
Original Bandits are the coolest.. :-)
Some long nose pliers or forceps are a good thing to own..