The Ultimate crash and rebuilt thread
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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
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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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.
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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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
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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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
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.
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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ORIGINAL: rcpete347
HI all, I'm really enjoying my new Frankenstein Bandit.
Rcpete
HI all, I'm really enjoying my new Frankenstein Bandit.
Rcpete
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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
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