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Peajay5, I have had my eye on the FMS since I caught RCAV8R's review video.
I like that there wouldn't be much detailing to add to the model and both liveries are great.
The Freewing is a classic, IMHO, though for me, it requires some modification and a repaint.
Looking forward to your review.
Best, LBI solemnly swear to "over-celebrate" the smallest of victories.~Lucky B*st*rd~
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I need some help. I have a F86 Sabre. I punched it in and damaged the fuselage. I ordered a new fuse, only to discovere the new fuse did not have the small plastic brecket you would attach the steering servo. Without it, and my old one damaged beyond use, one can't attach the steering servo. Searching the parts avalible for the plane, there is none to be had. I opened a ticket with tech, but no response. Somebody out there has to needed the part in the past. Any ideas?
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Originally posted by jimbomck1 View PostI need some help. I have a F86 Sabre. I punched it in and damaged the fuselage. I ordered a new fuse, only to discovere the new fuse did not have the small plastic brecket you would attach the steering servo. Without it, and my old one damaged beyond use, one can't attach the steering servo. Searching the parts avalible for the plane, there is none to be had. I opened a ticket with tech, but no response. Somebody out there has to needed the part in the past. Any ideas?
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Thanks man! Tooo windy to take it up today hopefully the winds calm down sometime today or on the weekend.
I used the afterburner kit from motion RC: https://www.motionrc.com/products/fr...-edf-jets-e631
I think I am going with the KM one for my FMS F86: https://kmrcmodel.com/products/unive...otor-version-3
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Peajay5, Very nicely done.
Wow. I am really lovin' the look and size of the new FMS Sabre.
It has all the modifications I would add to the Freewing F-86 as stock OEM.
Price seems reasonable considering the size and features.
I'm thinking it will be my first venture outside the MotionRC offerings/inventory.
Which livery did you buy? And how difficult would it be to remove some of the decals?
Best, LB
I solemnly swear to "over-celebrate" the smallest of victories.~Lucky B*st*rd~
You'll never be good at something unless you're willing to suck at it first.~Anonymous~
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Originally posted by Elbee View PostPeajay5, Very nicely done.
Wow. I am really lovin' the look and size of the new FMS Sabre.
It has all the modifications I would add to the Freewing F-86 as stock OEM.
Price seems reasonable considering the size and features.
I'm thinking it will be my first venture outside the MotionRC offerings/inventory.
Which livery did you buy? And how difficult would it be to remove some of the decals?
Best, LB
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Peajay5 Thanks for info.
I would like to recreate Col. James (Jabby) Jabara's Sabre from the Korean Conflict.
He was an Ace and is also a hometown hero.
One of his nephews is a fraternity pledge brother and I have some decent pictures of his aircraft.
I thought his would be a good choice for me, so I would need to remove some markings and add others.
Easy to do on the FreeWing version, just hadn't any experience with FMS models.
Best, LBI solemnly swear to "over-celebrate" the smallest of victories.~Lucky B*st*rd~
You'll never be good at something unless you're willing to suck at it first.~Anonymous~
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Originally posted by Elbee View PostPeajay5 Thanks for info.
I would like to recreate Col. James (Jabby) Jabara's Sabre from the Korean Conflict.
He was an Ace and is also a hometown hero.
One of his nephews is a fraternity pledge brother and I have some decent pictures of his aircraft.
I thought his would be a good choice for me, so I would need to remove some markings and add others.
Easy to do on the FreeWing version, just hadn't any experience with FMS models.
Best, LB
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I Found a LED light set today with covers. I'm thinking about doing a NAV and landing light in the wings of my Freewing F 86 aircraft. Has anyone tried or done this mod? I am doing a mockup of how I want to run the wires in the wings and stuff. I have dremel to make clean small channel to run the wires also.
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Originally posted by Peajay5 View PostI Found a LED light set today with covers. I'm thinking about doing a NAV and landing light in the wings of my Freewing F 86 aircraft. Has anyone tried or done this mod? I am doing a mockup of how I want to run the wires in the wings and stuff. I have dremel to make clean small channel to run the wires also.
You can make a slit with a hobby knife and pry it open slightly with out damaging the foam too badly.
Stuffing the wire in with almost anything smooth. example plastic butter knife.
A Dremel will definitely remove material you'll need to fill, sand, and prime later.
I do not own this beauty, but I have added extra LED lighting to every FreeWing and FlightLIne model I have bought.
Great idea. look forward to seeing your mod when complete.
Best, LBI solemnly swear to "over-celebrate" the smallest of victories.~Lucky B*st*rd~
You'll never be good at something unless you're willing to suck at it first.~Anonymous~
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Originally posted by Elbee View Post
Hey PJ, you are on the right track. Just follow the aileron wires and that keeps your foam surgery to a minimum.
You can make a slit with a hobby knife and pry it open slightly with out damaging the foam too badly.
Stuffing the wire in with almost anything smooth. example plastic butter knife.
A Dremel will definitely remove material you'll need to fill, sand, and prime later.
I do not own this beauty, but I have added extra LED lighting to every FreeWing and FlightLIne model I have bought.
Great idea. look forward to seeing your mod when complete.
Best, LB
Oh what light kit do you use for your models? I found an LED set with long leads that work for the jet, but I ordered the L-39 Light set as a backup just in case.https://www.motionrc.com/products/fr...-set-fj2151113
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PJ, I have a couple of the MotionRC light kits and just used the LEDs from those,
I bought a spool of 4-wire servo wire, LEDs in white, red, green, blue, yellow, and even some RGBs and now I just wire those myself.
Voltage differences was the learning curve for me.
I add resistors when necessary, and/or use a separate battery pack.
I have even used an extra MotionRC Little Blue Box just for the lighting side.
Best, LBI solemnly swear to "over-celebrate" the smallest of victories.~Lucky B*st*rd~
You'll never be good at something unless you're willing to suck at it first.~Anonymous~
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