aapanama

the keroseme tank that came with my BD-5 (James Bond) is 3 liters or 108 Fl. onces greetings from Panama

Zagzoo

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Wooo Hoooo.. got email from BVM: Expect delivery in 2 - 3 weeks!!

Doc...

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Hi Frank:

I hope the info you received is correct, I really do, but please remember they shut down at the end of the month for 4-5 weeks for Chinese New Year. I hope they plan on having all the orders shipped by then..Good luck!!!!!!

Doc...

zonker123

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Frank

I was told 3 weeks ago that I would see mine in 4 weeks sooooooooo

Maybe you are getting mine.

Or

Maybe I am getting yours.

Maybe we will be celebrating the Chinese new year BD-5 less.

Hoping for the best, prepared for the worst.

Good luck to both of us.

Mike

Zagzoo

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Well.. (#1) there was a cut off day for orders that WOULD BE shipped before chinese new year (which I know I was before) and (#2) Mine was probably the last box to go in the big cargo trailor to be put on the boat for the USA.

Doc...

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Hi,

In looking at your pictures, I'm wondering if you have installed the metal pipe yet. In most of the BD-j5's I have seen the exaust end on the Jet have been cut since the pipe is not designed to go all the way to the end. As an example, stop the video in front of you when the Jet is talking off and you can see what I mean.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AbK9N_BlALM

If this link doesn't work, I'll re-sent it.

Doc...

aapanama

Here are a couple of photos of my BD-5 (James Bond) with all the graphics, I am starting to install all the linkages for ailerons, flaps. steering, elevator and rudder. also I started on the turbine..

aapanama

two photos of my BD-5 at an airshow exhibition.. AAA

moki180

Today I was pleasantly surprised when my bd5 arrived today which is now sitting on my kitchen island,its been a long 4 months . I been following the forum for awhile and noticing that the finishing instructions aren't being publicized or posted due to the lack of instruction that came with the plane.I understand , but any info or pics on what other modelers have done would help, so I'm not re-eventing the wheel on save on some time on finishing for the spring.

thanks frank

Todds Models

My BD5 arrived yesterday. Just a quick look over and it looks good. One question, only one hatch on the bottom of the wing for the aileron servo. Where does the flap servo go?

zonker123

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If you look at the root end of the wing you will a hole recessed in the wing for the flap servo. I hope to maiden mine next week. In an earlier post the C/G is stated at 4-3/4 from the root. Would appreciate confirmation if some one could confirm. It looks about right since thats approx 25% of the wing cord. Appreciate any input.

thanks
mike

Zagzoo

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Mike, here is the info from another xtreme BD thread:

Posts: 23
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Last Login: 5/14/2011
From: panama, PANAMA
Status: offline doc: I am builiding a BD-5 from extreme... a fellow that goes by the name dirtydingus has built one and flies very neat.. he sent me the following information,, maybe it can help`you I hope..
ELEVATOR 5/8 INCH UP 5/8 INCH DOWN
AILERONS 3/4 ¡NCH UP 3/4 INCH DOWN
RUDDER 1 INCH LEFT 1 INCH RIGHT
FLAPS 1 AND 1/4 INCHES DOWN
CENTER OF GRAVITY 4 AND 3/4 INCHES BACK FROM LE AT ROOT
GREETINGS FROM PANAMA REPUBLIC OF PANAMA

IF YOU CAN SEND ME SOME PHOTOS THEY WILL BE HELPFULL...

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Todds Models

What was the total weight of the BD5 when done? Just weighed mine as it comes out the box and it is a whopping 16 pounds. Mine is unpainted so I am guessing about 25 pounds ready to fly....??? Seems a bit heavy.......

Doc...

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Hi,

That's about right. 20-22lb thrust engine should do well. Figure with the fuel tank it comes with, the weight on that full is about 5-6 lbs.

Doc...

Todds Models

Okay I have found some time to start working on my BD5.  My version came unpainted with  nothing installed. Just plumbed the retracts and was wondering how the nose wheel steering worked. Went through the box and found no mounting hardware for the steering servo or linkage. Looks like it uses pull - pull cable.

If anyone could post a quick picture how it is set-up I would appreciate it.

Thanks,
Todd

Todds Models

Oops, looks like aapanama has a picture in post 109

Todds Models

Been working on my BD5 for a few weeks. Here it is in mostly white primer with a little color.

Done all the mods, thanks Zagzoo for helping.

Zagzoo

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That paint job looks sweet. Here is the link to the mods to the BD5:

[link=http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_10634311/anchors_10634311/mpage_1/key_/anchor/tm.htm#10634311]BD-5 Mods[/link]

Todds Models

Here it is with some color. And yes it was painted outside in a sand storm with finger paints.

Zagzoo

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That looks really good!

pilot tw

Hi, all

Skymaster/ Xtreme jets will release the G2 Bd-5 by new materil Airex, the new G2 version will be 1kg light than the old version,

Best regards

Anton

FormerCA.

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Ordered my Skymaster BD5 Silver Bullet thru Hobbies Xtreme in Bossier City Louisiana. Also ordered a Jetcat p100 for power. Will let you guys know how it goes.

Zagzoo

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Hope it is improved.. enjoy the wait!

FormerCA.

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Anton

Did you guys address some of the issues with this kit in the Gen 2?

Ron

FormerCA.

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I guess so right? I have always admired this plane, like most of us have, since seeing it in action in the James Bond film. I saw one video of the plane at some airshow and it looked like it handled pretty good, good manners on landing and such. Straight wing with flaps usually equals good flying characteristics.