Official Freewing 80mm EDF F-86 Sabre Thread

[Elbee]

Looking at old photos the original Skyblazers planes were polished aluminum. I will be using Duplicolor Chrome spray paint. The plan is sand all the imperfections then spray 2 light coats of Polycrylic to seal everything and protect the foam. I will then spray coats of filler primer and sand with 400 grit paper. The chrome will be sprayed 1st followed by the color coats.
You will need sunglasses to look at the plane in the sun 😎

WN, Thanks for quick reply, I was hoping you'd say you are going to paint her. I will be watching your build with enthusiasm. Great livery, by the way. Best, LB

[Waconut]

Waconut , Now why doesn't that surprise me about Callie Graphics? How are going to do your 'polished metals"? Inquisitively, LB

Looking at old photos the original Skyblazers planes were polished aluminum. I will be using Duplicolor Chrome spray paint. The plan is sand all the imperfections then spray 2 light coats of Polycrylic to seal everything and protect the foam. I will then spray coats of filler primer and sand with 400 grit paper. The chrome will be sprayed 1st followed by the color coats.
You will need sunglasses to look at the plane in the sun 😎

[Elbee]

Waconut , Now why doesn't that surprise me about Callie Graphics? How are going to do your 'polished metals"? Inquisitively, LB

[Waconut]

Callie e-mailed me back she already has the graphics for the Skyblazers paint scheme on file. I placed my order. This is going to be fun, can’t wait to get started.

[Waconut]

Thanks LB,
I had found those as well. I just can’t seem to find a good pic of the one on the F-86 I am modeling.
Thanks!!
Anthony

[Elbee]

WN, I found this logo for the USAFE F-86F, however, it doesn't look like your photo which could be the logo for the American team, don't know. When the "Skyblazers changed to differing aircraft, it looks like logos changed as well. Second logo is for the F-100 as an example. Additionally, have you seen this website, it is just great. There are Aerobatic Teams for many countries, timelines, and services. https://aerobaticteams.net/en/resour...e-Gallery.html Hope some this is helpful. Best, LB

[Waconut]

Hi guys,
I am trying to find some decent pictures to supply to Callie to get decals made for the Skyblazer paint scheme. There is a shield on the side of the fuselage and I cannot locate a decent picture to get decent details. Does anyone have a picture of this shield?

[scootergenie]

Can't wait to see it ! Keep us posted with lots of pics.

[Waconut]

I can never leave anything stock. It will be getting a complete new paint job. I will be doing the Skyblazers paint scheme. I have already sent Callie an email about the graphics I want.

[Captain Moron]

Next few weeks Waconut more like the next couple of hours .It goes together well and is a improvement on the old outrunner version .I have both versions of the F 86 .The old one with the outrunner in only just gets off on our grass runway .The new Highpower F 86 is airborne halfway down the strip. Hoe your back is OK and you get back to full health quickly

[Waconut]

I just ordered the high performance version. I just had back surgery on Friday so by the time the F-86 arrives I will need something to keep me occupied the next few weeks .

[Waconut]

Waconut I agree with Scootergenie, the waterslide decals are best painted over. The finished result is much more readily attainable. What scheme are you planning on painting?

I would paint it overall chrome then the red, white and blue Skyblazers paint scheme. Always loved that paint scheme.

[Alpha]

Waconut I agree with Scootergenie, the waterslide decals are best painted over. The finished result is much more readily attainable. What scheme are you planning on painting?

[scootergenie]

You can just paint over then since they are water sldes.

[Waconut]

I am thinking about ordering one of these. I would like to paint a different scheme. How would one go about removing the decals on this plane without ruining it?
Thanks!!
Anthony

[Ron1950]

yup that's the fms 2100 all the power the f86 needs... mine is the v1 not the pro but looks the same and sounds the same love it considering the stock motor could hardly get it going

[Kmot]

Are there any 3D print upgrade parts/files for the F-86?

[C17loadmaster]

The other setup I removed is past the international dateline by now. Could you see any increased performance? I didn’t disassemble the two together being as they didn’t need to be balanced, felt and sound fine. All I know is that with every change in EDF was noticeably better than the last. With some of them it was evident right away. The difference between the Pro and it’s predecessor was not as noticeable

[gooniac33]

Here is a quick video showing the FMS 2100kv “Pro” Version. I had the same motor/fan combo with the different spinner (black instead of silver) but I ended up “needing” the latest model. Even though it may just be the spinner haha. I have the one I just removed with the 100a ESC, specific to the F-86, if anyone wants to go FMS. I think it has about 4 flights on it total

Sorry about my wife yelling in the video... at least she records for me though

jim

The new platinum set up is different. But I have 2 of the 2100kv with plastic spinners waiting for homes... I think one will be in the Eflite F-18

[Phantom]

Here is a quick video showing the FMS 2100kv “Pro” Version. I had the same motor/fan combo with the different spinner (black instead of silver) but I ended up “needing” the latest model. Even though it may just be the spinner haha. I have the one I just removed with the 100a ESC, specific to the F-86, if anyone wants to go FMS. I think it has about 4 flights on it total

Sorry about my wife yelling in the video... at least she records for me though

jim

How much would you like for it?