BVM F-100D build thread.
10-23-2013, 10:19 AM
#1
BVM F-100D build thread.
Yup, my turn at taking a stab at this bad boy.
Patty called me and said she'll be shipping it next week! Nice!!
I've seen build threads in various forms, but never one from start to finish, so I'll do that pleasure here.
Question for the guys that have built one: How much building do I have to do before I get it painted? I like to build, but I don't have the patience to paint and hence must pay for my impatience!
Thanks!
Patty called me and said she'll be shipping it next week! Nice!!
I've seen build threads in various forms, but never one from start to finish, so I'll do that pleasure here.
Question for the guys that have built one: How much building do I have to do before I get it painted? I like to build, but I don't have the patience to paint and hence must pay for my impatience!
Thanks!
10-23-2013, 12:15 PM
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Bvm f-100
The BVM F-100 is an exceptionally well engineered and complete kit. However, it requires many hours to build to specs, and even more hours if you intend to scale it out with an opening canopy, and a lot of features. I would guess it would take between 150 and 200 hours to do a good job, before any paint or metal finish.
Best regards
Greg Anixter
Scottsdale AZ
Best regards
Greg Anixter
Scottsdale AZ
10-23-2013, 12:24 PM
#4
If you are just going to build it as a basic flying airplane and not do all the over the top details to it. I can assure you that it could be build in around 80 hours. But as Greg A has said above for that all out Killer detailed Hun you will easily be into the 200 to 250Hr build time.
10-23-2013, 01:44 PM
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If you are just going to build it as a basic flying airplane and not do all the over the top details to it. I can assure you that it could be build in around 80 hours. But as Greg A has said above for that all out Killer detailed Hun you will easily be into the 200 to 250Hr build time.
Correction: If your name is Greg Wright, AND you have built 2 Huns and a Sabre, AND know *** you are doing and can rehearse both manuals simultaneously underwater, THEN you can crank one out in 80 hours sans scale accoutrements. If you are a mere mortal like the rest of us, plan on 150-200 hours. Then again Rav, you drive a Lambo and basically zoom around town like Vin Diesel, so maybe you CAN do it in 80 hrs.
Shaz
10-23-2013, 03:03 PM
#7
Correction: If your name is Greg Wright, AND you have built 2 Huns and a Sabre, AND know *** you are doing and can rehearse both manuals simultaneously underwater, THEN you can crank one out in 80 hours sans scale accoutrements. If you are a mere mortal like the rest of us, plan on 150-200 hours. Then again Rav, you drive a Lambo and basically zoom around town like Vin Diesel, so maybe you CAN do it in 80 hrs.
Shaz
Shaz
Greg is a machine..... It takes me 80 hours to build an ARF.
Raffy... if at any point you need any help, I can drop by or bring it to my house.
Dantley, don't you dare sell yours, we will have fun with our huns once raffy is done (2016?)
10-23-2013, 05:37 PM
#8
Good move Raf .. . BV himself once told me that the F 100 is the best flying model in his range.
And yep Shaz is correct. It takes as long as it takes.. The Huns are such a nice and well engineered pieces of kit that you can’t really rush through it.
I am building one and it has taken me nearly six months of part time, evenings mostly, just to finish the wings on my D version.. The Slats were a bit challenging, to get perfect, but they are very cool to see operating. I find that for this model in particular, I take extra care when cutting and fitting, just to keep my work up to the same standard of BVMs factory
I did have it put away for a year, (to build a Balsa Bob cat), but it is back on the board now and am starting on the Fuse and getting back into it. Man I need to get it done..
Rog
And yep Shaz is correct. It takes as long as it takes.. The Huns are such a nice and well engineered pieces of kit that you can’t really rush through it.
I am building one and it has taken me nearly six months of part time, evenings mostly, just to finish the wings on my D version.. The Slats were a bit challenging, to get perfect, but they are very cool to see operating. I find that for this model in particular, I take extra care when cutting and fitting, just to keep my work up to the same standard of BVMs factory
I did have it put away for a year, (to build a Balsa Bob cat), but it is back on the board now and am starting on the Fuse and getting back into it. Man I need to get it done..
Rog
10-24-2013, 04:57 AM
#11
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Good move Raf .. . BV himself once told me that the F 100 is the best flying model in his range.
And yep Shaz is correct. It takes as long as it takes.. The Huns are such a nice and well engineered pieces of kit that you can’t really rush through it.
I am building one and it has taken me nearly six months of part time, evenings mostly, just to finish the wings on my D version.. The Slats were a bit challenging, to get perfect, but they are very cool to see operating. I find that for this model in particular, I take extra care when cutting and fitting, just to keep my work up to the same standard of BVMs factory
I did have it put away for a year, (to build a Balsa Bob cat), but it is back on the board now and am starting on the Fuse and getting back into it. Man I need to get it done..
Rog
And yep Shaz is correct. It takes as long as it takes.. The Huns are such a nice and well engineered pieces of kit that you can’t really rush through it.
I am building one and it has taken me nearly six months of part time, evenings mostly, just to finish the wings on my D version.. The Slats were a bit challenging, to get perfect, but they are very cool to see operating. I find that for this model in particular, I take extra care when cutting and fitting, just to keep my work up to the same standard of BVMs factory
I did have it put away for a year, (to build a Balsa Bob cat), but it is back on the board now and am starting on the Fuse and getting back into it. Man I need to get it done..
Rog
Great kit, lots of building, but it goes together correctly, and you are left with a great model.
Steven
10-24-2013, 08:59 AM
#12
If you are just going to build it as a basic flying airplane and not do all the over the top details to it. I can assure you that it could be build in around 80 hours. But as Greg A has said above for that all out Killer detailed Hun you will easily be into the 200 to 250Hr build time.
Correction: If your name is Greg Wright, AND you have built 2 Huns and a Sabre, AND know *** you are doing and can rehearse both manuals simultaneously underwater, THEN you can crank one out in 80 hours sans scale accoutrements. If you are a mere mortal like the rest of us, plan on 150-200 hours. Then again Rav, you drive a Lambo and basically zoom around town like Vin Diesel, so maybe you CAN do it in 80 hrs.
Shaz
Shaz
And yeah, Dantley, all I do is facepalm myself
when you sell another bad arse airplane! LOL! Good move Raf .. . BV himself once told me that the F 100 is the best flying model in his range.
And yep Shaz is correct. It takes as long as it takes.. The Huns are such a nice and well engineered pieces of kit that you can’t really rush through it.
I am building one and it has taken me nearly six months of part time, evenings mostly, just to finish the wings on my D version.. The Slats were a bit challenging, to get perfect, but they are very cool to see operating. I find that for this model in particular, I take extra care when cutting and fitting, just to keep my work up to the same standard of BVMs factory
I did have it put away for a year, (to build a Balsa Bob cat), but it is back on the board now and am starting on the Fuse and getting back into it. Man I need to get it done..
Rog
And yep Shaz is correct. It takes as long as it takes.. The Huns are such a nice and well engineered pieces of kit that you can’t really rush through it.
I am building one and it has taken me nearly six months of part time, evenings mostly, just to finish the wings on my D version.. The Slats were a bit challenging, to get perfect, but they are very cool to see operating. I find that for this model in particular, I take extra care when cutting and fitting, just to keep my work up to the same standard of BVMs factory
I did have it put away for a year, (to build a Balsa Bob cat), but it is back on the board now and am starting on the Fuse and getting back into it. Man I need to get it done..
Rog
So from the sounds of all the replies, I'm pretty much going to have to finish building it before I can paint it huh? Correction, pay someone to paint it?! LOL!
10-24-2013, 03:32 PM
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Rog
11-13-2013, 09:27 AM
#16
Thanks Nick!
First question gentlemen!
There is this extra "flap skin" thing that came with the kit. There is the factory made wood flap and then there is this thing. There is no mention of this piece in the instructions or the plans. What is it for? As the BVM flap looks a little different (bigger) than the scale flaps, is this for static display?
First question gentlemen!
There is this extra "flap skin" thing that came with the kit. There is the factory made wood flap and then there is this thing. There is no mention of this piece in the instructions or the plans. What is it for? As the BVM flap looks a little different (bigger) than the scale flaps, is this for static display?
11-13-2013, 10:15 AM
#17
Thanks Nick!
First question gentlemen!
There is this extra "flap skin" thing that came with the kit. There is the factory made wood flap and then there is this thing. There is no mention of this piece in the instructions or the plans. What is it for? As the BVM flap looks a little different (bigger) than the scale flaps, is this for static display?
First question gentlemen!
There is this extra "flap skin" thing that came with the kit. There is the factory made wood flap and then there is this thing. There is no mention of this piece in the instructions or the plans. What is it for? As the BVM flap looks a little different (bigger) than the scale flaps, is this for static display?
11-14-2013, 10:57 AM
#24
Been a long time since I remembering seeing all the parts in my kit!
How long until you say "uncle!!!!"
deflated yet? Or up for the challenge?
It took me a year part time just to install, rig, flight metal, rivet plumb, paint, graphics, nomenclature, detail, make ready! building it is only half the fun!!
Scott
How long until you say "uncle!!!!"
deflated yet? Or up for the challenge?
It took me a year part time just to install, rig, flight metal, rivet plumb, paint, graphics, nomenclature, detail, make ready! building it is only half the fun!!
Scott