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10-30-2009, 10:07 AM

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RE: Skymaster F-86 Build

jclittle I just built one and it will weigh about 23.5 dry.

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10-30-2009, 10:08 AM

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RE: Skymaster F-86 Build

Vincent can you tell me where your balance is at. Thanks George

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10-30-2009, 11:48 AM

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RE: Skymaster F-86 Build

Mine is set at the factory recommended CG and has been fine for over 150flights. Without the wing tanks and a lighter motor you can get in around 25lbs. Mine is 27.5lbs dry and flys terrific at that weight.
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10-30-2009, 12:54 PM

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RE: Skymaster F-86 Build

Thanks a lot V

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10-31-2009, 02:07 AM

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RE: Skymaster F-86 Build

Vincent, how does your model handle low speed with such a weight? How did you compansate the P120 weight ?

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10-31-2009, 07:19 AM

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RE: Skymaster F-86 Build

The model handles fine at slow speeds with full flaps for landings, nothing extra needs to be done with the jet with a 120 in there.
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10-31-2009, 12:32 PM

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RE: Skymaster F-86 Build

Thanks a lot Vincent. Did you instal an additional fuel tank or is it possible to fly a bit other 9 minutes with the tanks from the kit?

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11-07-2009, 07:24 PM

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RE: Skymaster F-86 Build

Can anyone who has one of these kindly share what servos they used? Preferably someone who flys Futaba brand. Thanks!

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08-29-2013, 10:53 PM

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Anyone that can measure the weigjt of the original tailpipe?

Mine is quite heavy and will do some weight saving during this winter...

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08-30-2013, 12:15 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Vincent

Post withdrawn - my apologies.

Jan

Last edited by Springbok Flyer; 08-30-2013 at 02:13 PM. Reason: Incorrect reference.

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08-30-2013, 04:21 AM

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You have to have the big F-86, this thread is for the 1/6.5 scale F-86

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08-30-2013, 02:11 PM

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Vincent,

Your total weight is amazing. I weighed everything including radio equipment and other components, before putting the plane together, as it came out the box BUT without my turbine, batteries and drop tanks I am at your weight.

I estimate my F-86 to end up very similar to my SM T-33, which is 21.5kg (47.5 lbs), even perhaps slightly more.

Cheers,

Jan

George and Vincent,

My apologies, yes you are correct I am referring to the big SM F-86.

Cheers,

Jan

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