BVM's Big F-86 ARF
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Here is my BVM F-86 ARF ... Coincidentally it was picked up today by Danny to be completed at the "Rocket Factory".. Fully equipped.. speed brakes, cockpit,...etc...
David
David
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Ok, so I got my 86 a few weeks ago.
Absolutely gorgeous.
Two things to point out however.
1. The red "skyblazer" is a sticker that has sharp ends. These ends were getting caught on my shirt, sleeve, etc. I think I may have to apply some sort of clear to "capture" those ends.
2. In a very uncharacteristic BVM way, my kit was missing the clear canopy. One call to Patty cleared that right up.
Here's a pic on a work bench.
Absolutely gorgeous.
Two things to point out however.
1. The red "skyblazer" is a sticker that has sharp ends. These ends were getting caught on my shirt, sleeve, etc. I think I may have to apply some sort of clear to "capture" those ends.
2. In a very uncharacteristic BVM way, my kit was missing the clear canopy. One call to Patty cleared that right up.
Here's a pic on a work bench.
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In typical fashion, after I buy a BVM kit a ARF version comes out before I can build the kit. I saw this a few years ago when Bob was trying out a EDF version of it. Guess that might have not worked out or is still in the pipeline. Glad I have my BVM kits to build asthey are well thought out and have years of support behind them. The new version F-86 wings will fit a older kit version.
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Gear installation commenced.
I have to admit, I was a bit skeptical about the set up of electric gear and after working with it. My fears weren't as bad, but it IS harder to install electric gear.
It is more difficult to work the gear in. Mostly, you have to hook up all the electronics to make them move.
I am looking forward to the ease in which flying without air will be.
As is always true, BV's gear is a thing of beauty.
In the manual, it states that the drawing for the gear door attachment that attaches the main's and it's corresponding door is drawn on the plans.
I was unable to find this drawing. So after some finagling, and the old fashioned trying to get the geometry correct, I found that a 90 degree bend at 1.25" with the wire made the best fit for my Sabre. Here is a pic if anyone else needs it.
I have to admit, I was a bit skeptical about the set up of electric gear and after working with it. My fears weren't as bad, but it IS harder to install electric gear.
It is more difficult to work the gear in. Mostly, you have to hook up all the electronics to make them move.
I am looking forward to the ease in which flying without air will be.
As is always true, BV's gear is a thing of beauty.
In the manual, it states that the drawing for the gear door attachment that attaches the main's and it's corresponding door is drawn on the plans.
I was unable to find this drawing. So after some finagling, and the old fashioned trying to get the geometry correct, I found that a 90 degree bend at 1.25" with the wire made the best fit for my Sabre. Here is a pic if anyone else needs it.