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get in there Tiger!!!! [sm=thumbup.gif][sm=thumbup.gif]

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HI all, progress is coming alone nicely, I just received the paint masks from Promark, they did a great job in getting the masks I wanted.
I spayed the clear on the fuse , last night, using Omni MC 270 4.2 VOC clear. I was using MC 260, but they do not make it any more. MC 270 is a lot more watery, so less reducer was needed.
Still have to finish one wing.
I flew the pre crash Arf with a P70, but am thinking about putting a P80 SE in this one, do I have to upgrade the pipe and bypass.
Rcpete

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Pete
Awesome job so far..keep up the good work

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Looks great Pete.

I put my F-86 on the back burner for now as I wanted to get my FB F-15 done. I did get the new wing cores for the Sabre and they are awsome. Flyingfoam.com Did a great job on them. When I start back on it I will post some Pics.

Joe L.

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Attaboy Pete... You da builder man!!

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Pilot added
Rcpete

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Looks like there might be some extra drag. Might not be as fast Ha Ha

Joe L.

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It' Great..

Very very interesting blog..

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IM IMPRESSED PETE,THATS SOME AWESOME WORK MARK LONG ISLAND NY

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I can honestly say, that after the crash, when I put the remaining pieces on the table, I never thought I would have a chance, putting it back together, to look like a Bandit. Their where just too many smashed parts.
Would i do it again, no, it just takes a very very long time( too many hours) to do the rebuilt.
But for those whom have minor damage, do the rebuild, the satisfaction is overwhelming.
Rcpete

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Very nice work!!!

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Updates? Finished pictures?

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Finished in 1 more week.
Rcpete

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I'll be bringing my crashed jets to you :)

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Hi all, the Frankenstein Bandit is 99% finished, just have to balance and setup the program.
Came in at exactly 24 lbs with fuel in the UAT and 1/4 in the header tank,
Just have to replace the Prolink struts to a heavier class. I'll call you Tod.
Thanks Rcpete

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Pete


That looks fantastic. I know how much time and effort went into it to get it done and I can certanly appriciate that. I think alot of people would have trashed the Bandit and my F-86 for a lack of skill to rebuild it. Building kits has given us the ability to repair a crashed jetand it is an art that is falling to the wayside. I would really like to see more kit built jets.

The F-86 is comming along nicely. I hope to have her in paint by the end of Jan. I still have a little building to do on her.
Here is the link if you want to take a look.

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_9277032/tm.htm

Also, thank You for helping to pick up the pieces. Except for 3 or 4 pieces on the drop tanks we actually got everything else.

Joe L.

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Looks great Pete, yes you will have to change the bypass and the tail pipe to run the P-80se.

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HI, thanks Robert, I still think the P70 will fly the Frankenstein OK. When I rebuilt Francis Pischner's Composite Bandit, it flew great on a P70 on a cool day. Pischener's Bandit is still flying.
Rcpete

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HI all, I'm really enjoying my new Frankenstein Bandit.
Rcpete

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Pete its unbelievable what you did with that jet. Cuddos my man! It looks fantastic.

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Pete. Looks great. I Know that you are really enjoying it. I too have been there and back on the Sabre.

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_9277032/tm.htm

Thanks foer your help on finding the pieces. Here is the video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Ll4q...layer_embedded

Joe Lewis
KingTech
K-80 owner

HI all, it"s been over 4 years since the rebuild and it flies better every year comming. here are some pics.
Rcpetehttp://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/atta...mentid=1936905http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/atta...mentid=1936906http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/atta...mentid=1936907http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/atta...mentid=1936908http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/atta...mentid=1936909http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/atta...mentid=1936910http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/atta...mentid=1936911http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/atta...mentid=1936912

Hats off to you for such a professional job many would have binned it and just got another this is what modelling is all about.

That's pretty cool. Nice job.

Puzzle bandit!!!great work pete!!!