BVM Balsa Bandit plans
08-28-2012, 04:55 AM
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RE: BVM Balsa Bandit plans
Which version?
There was the original (Classic) Bandit, and the Super Bandit.
The fuselage is different. Also, there was a ducted fan version of each type.
There was the original (Classic) Bandit, and the Super Bandit.
The fuselage is different. Also, there was a ducted fan version of each type.
08-28-2012, 06:38 AM
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RE: BVM Balsa Bandit plans
Wrong...I had both of them. Here's a photo of the super, and a photo of Classic.
The photos show the Super (orange and white), and the Classic (red, white and blue).
I still have the Super...photo number one, taken in 2003 shows it with the original balsa wings, and photo three shows it as recently as last month with the composite wings that I installed in 2007, but with Balsa Bandit tail surfaces.
I also have both types of vertical fins for it. (swept and standard).
The photos show the Super (orange and white), and the Classic (red, white and blue).
I still have the Super...photo number one, taken in 2003 shows it with the original balsa wings, and photo three shows it as recently as last month with the composite wings that I installed in 2007, but with Balsa Bandit tail surfaces.
I also have both types of vertical fins for it. (swept and standard).
08-28-2012, 09:29 AM
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RE: BVM Balsa Bandit plans
ORIGINAL: kirkj
I believe there was only 1 ''balsa'' bandit. as it was called by BVM
I believe there was only 1 ''balsa'' bandit. as it was called by BVM
Agreed, the other was a "Balsa Super Bandit" I don't even think the term "Classic" even arrived until the Super rolled out in 2002.
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08-28-2012, 10:31 AM
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RE: BVM Balsa Bandit plans
"Classic" is a term coined some years ago to diferentiate from or to compare the two airframes. The terms, "heritage", "legacy" "original" all come to mind, and have been used by many.
There are lots of people on this board who do not know about the variations and evolution of the design.
There are lots of people on this board who do not know about the variations and evolution of the design.
08-28-2012, 11:39 AM
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ORIGINAL: Harley Condra
There are lots of people on this board who do not know about the variations and evolution of the design.
There are lots of people on this board who do not know about the variations and evolution of the design.
yes you are right but it seems kirkj is not one of those people as I believe he is 100% correct and not "Wrong...." as you stated.
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08-30-2012, 01:51 PM
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RE: BVM Balsa Bandit plans
ORIGINAL: hooker53
Harley. It happens the older we get. Ha. Ha. I would still like to know what you know about these Kit Ver.
Harley. It happens the older we get. Ha. Ha. I would still like to know what you know about these Kit Ver.
08-30-2012, 03:06 PM
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RE: BVM Balsa Bandit plans
ORIGINAL: hooker53
I'v never seen you as nothing but helpful any time someone
Needed it and I will when I get into my t-33. Ha.
I'v never seen you as nothing but helpful any time someone
Needed it and I will when I get into my t-33. Ha.
No sweat. Always glad to help out.
I was finishing a very old BVM T-33 kit that started out it's life as a ducted fan kit, but was converted to turbine by the previous (original) owner. I am making some changes to incorporate some of today's technology, but still using the original main landing gear units. I have the upgraded aluminum frames on the gear units, and the aluminum flexplates all the way around. I changed the nose gear to the purple unit for a little more reliability.
The JetCat P-70 should get the job done. The wings have been beefed up, and the wing center box has had some carbon frame additions as well.
I was doing the paint job, but I had to put it on the back burner to build a kit version of the BVM Electra for a client. It has been gathering balsa dust for two days now. Oh well...that's the way it goes.
08-31-2012, 03:49 AM
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RE: BVM Balsa Bandit plans
ORIGINAL: hooker53
Yep. What you are doing to the 33 is about what I will be doing. I have several plans with this kit and will sort out which part of what set I will use when I get underway. I will be setting it up for turbine as well.
Yep. What you are doing to the 33 is about what I will be doing. I have several plans with this kit and will sort out which part of what set I will use when I get underway. I will be setting it up for turbine as well.
My wings were very light, and would have failed for sure without the spar addition.
These wings were originally designed for ducted fan power, and the new EDF's and turbines are much more powerful.
BV suggested this improvement/safety change. It only takes a couple of hours to accomplish.
See the atttachments for the spar location.
They are full depth and nest against the inside surface of the upper wing skins.
Make them from 1/8" plywood (not light ply), and hold them in with Aeropoxy.
The weight addition is negligeable, but the strength improvement is tremendous.
