Vincent

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I saw this on the web site, finally !!!

http://www.bvmjets.com/Pages/kits/f-86sabre.htm#arf

jetpilot

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Got to see it in person last week at the factory. Very nice. Simplified alot of stuff and even has new gear I believe. Looked very nice. Comes prepainted or silver. Very cool.
We talked about it briefly while I was there so didnt get all the details but it looked like it was going to be an awesome ARF.

BV's place was overwhelming. I always had an idea of the place, but I wasnt even close. You really wouldnt believe everything he's got going on there. Incredible, first class operation. I couldnt believe how many people worked there and the extent of "in house" work. Very complex and highly sophisticated facility. I was amazed. I walked around the whole time with my mouth hanging open saying holy crap!!
Scott

Vincent

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Did you notice what color schemes BVM was offering ??
V..

rcjet lynch

Scott you are right there is a totaly new retract system wich is all machined it is beautiful. Not totaly sure of all schemes but the one I saw was awesome. I think Bob will have it at E-fest in Ohio.

Tim Redelman

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Yup gonna be at E-fest . Terry Promised me If I came to E-fest he would come to The Spiderman Jet Meet. I will take some Pictures if BV says its ok. Going thursday night so maybe I can post some Friday night. Lighter more scale detail and new gear according to Mr. Buesher. Theres a new flavor of koolaid, its called Electron Purple!!
OHHH YEAH!!!

Tim.

Jet Lag

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Ahh Timmy, you finally have a chance to hang with Big-T.Do you think he will really come to Spiderman or let you down for another year

Ron Stahl

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Never Fails. First I build a Bandit out comes an ARF, then I build an Electra out comes an ARF then I build a 60"F-86.What again out comes an ARF. Thats it I'm waiting for the F-4 arf LOL. Just kidding I love to build BVM kits they are so nice to assemble. Next in line is the Big F-86.

Vincent

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I wonder if the F-80/T-33 are going to be on the ARF list at BVM??
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Ron101

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Now if the Arf's where the same price as the kits I'd be in action...lol
I'd still have to build it to save a thousand bucks

maybe lottery [&o]

Ron

Steve Collins

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I have one of the 60" "AFS" F-86s. Does anyone know if these new retracts are a drop in fit for the AFS version of the kit?

Vincent

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There is a pic of the gear on BVM website. I also have a AFS F-86. The nose gear looks identical but the mains are the more conventional looking gear but i think they would drop in also and work.

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uncljoe

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V..
I Ordered the FJ 3 in orange/white, other schemes AF the Utah FANG.. Sky Blazers, Korean era silver ,and others silver with red etc
Semper Fi
joe

FalconWings

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UJ what was the price?

Vincent

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Awesome Joe !!!! it will be valley of the Sabres out here !!! My BVM P-60 powered AFS Sabre is the sweetest flying jet i own.
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jetpilot

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I still havent finished my 80" to compare, but Ive always said my 60" was one of the best damn flying jets I ever owned.
Scott

uncljoe

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FalconWings
No I did not ask the price, figured it would be a top notched kit with everything needed in the box.My SWAG is between the "ARF electra & bandit". $ 3300. with gear
Semper Fi
Joe

Vincent

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Joe,
I hope they arf the F-80 too.
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jetpilot

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Wish they ARF the 80"!!!

FalconWings

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That is actually not that bad!!. If it builds as easy as the BARF it would actually be quite competitive, price wise.
Siempre Fiel,
David

FalconWings

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First there was the BARF, then the UB

It's a matter of time Scott.

uncljoe

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Vin
here is the Utah FANG & Red tail electric At the electric event in Columbus Ohio .
SF

Tom Antlfinger

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Thanks for the photos Joe....My all time fav warbird and definite crowd pleaser at our Fly-Ins......

I have heard rumors about it for a while now.....

I think you are a bit optimistic at $3300.00 with the gear. Even though it is based on a very successful predecesor in the BVM line, all the re-tooling of the airframe and gear drives the price up. BV says a couple of year ago, bringing a new bird like this to market costs at least 250 large ones.

I would venture more like 5K to your door for the whole package including wing tanks, plus shipping. If in fact it turns out to be $3300.00 gonna grab two fo sho, a Fury for Sunday flyin and one of those red tails for cloudy days....

By the way, I just took delivery of one of Jim Fox's 57" Sabres. Very smooth deal. $805.00 shipped from Thailand to my door. Only extras are pilot, gear(Spring Air 300's or 700's, and W/B). Gonna stuff it with my kit-built Wren 54/III at 13-14 lbs. Excellent kit and instructions as noted on the build thread here on RCU.


T.....

Vincent

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Tom,
What color scheme did you get ?? who did you buy it thru?? Not that much smaller than the 60" BVM Sabre and a good buy it seems.
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Tom Antlfinger

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Hi Vin:

Directly from Jim Fox in Thailand. He answers all emails promptly allowing for day/date/time differences.

It only comes in a very nice silver grey gelcoat. I am going to decal it in the Korea 51st scheme with John Glenn's Mad Mig Marine graphics. I have emailed TailormadeDecals for a price on that scheme.
Then all it needs is some yellow/black line I.D. paint on the fuse and wingtips. It has excellent panel lines on wings and fuse if one is into doing a weather job on it.

His site is http://fox-composites.com.....The instruction manual is there and there is the build thread here on RCU.

I sent him a bank wire for payment. Sent him the money on a Monday and received the kit the following Monday by USPS. He uses Thailand PS. Tracking was included. Low value so no customs required.

Tom