Official Nexa OV-10 Bronco 1800mm ARF Discussion Thread

[didier n]

Yes, I went to a 5s set-up with the E-Flite 32s and I'm very happy. I have used a Power 46 5s set-up in my VQ models and it will swing a three bladed prop as well. I'm going with to use the 32s for now because after going to the 5s set-up it flies quite well with power to spare. I'm also able to take out weight from the nose and replace it with lipo weight. I'll be using two 5000mah HRBs for power. My initial set-up was a 4s and after trying different props I didn't feel that there was enough power on hand for my liking. In particular, a steep climbing turn had to made on full power and now with the 5s it's no problem. Most of the flight is at half throttle or a little bit above. The plane is fast enough with the current set-up and very maneuverable with the throws I have.

Thanks guys,

Rosytime, do you use 3 blade props? is there enough power for a decent loop to be made? flight times?

I still haven't orderd the Bronco yet, still gathering info on what i'll be using. I've read the whole build on the german rc network site, quite interesting as well, they tend to use lower kv motors swinging large and high pitched prop's, up to 16 x20 ! Quite confusing reading all the info at once....

My goal is to have a scale look, enough power and 10 min flight time on 5000 lipo's... should be possible i guess...


Cheers!

[Rosytime]

Yes, I went to a 5s set-up with the E-Flite 32s and I'm very happy. I have used a Power 46 5s set-up in my VQ models and it will swing a three bladed prop as well. I'm going with to use the 32s for now because after going to the 5s set-up it flies quite well with power to spare. I'm also able to take out weight from the nose and replace it with lipo weight. I'll be using two 5000mah HRBs for power. My initial set-up was a 4s and after trying different props I didn't feel that there was enough power on hand for my liking. In particular, a steep climbing turn had to made on full power and now with the 5s it's no problem. Most of the flight is at half throttle or a little bit above. The plane is fast enough with the current set-up and very maneuverable with the throws I have.

[MikeT]

I think i remember a 5s setup back aways and i think you just copied it. Im going with 6s since i have mostly those for my EDF's already. Isn't there a 4s on here also?
Hey didler, nice ride on your A10 and you'll need one of us to provide FAC coverage from the Bronco..

I remember that set up ( by Rosytime) he used Power 32's on 4s and wanted a bit more so went with 5S. I choose the 46's based on my past experience with them. I almost went with the Power 32s.

Mike

[MikeT]

looking forward to your flights! what's the kv and any idea of the prop size you'll be using?

Didier

I had this set up in a balsa and ply sport/ trainer that was every bit of 7 1/2 lbs. and used a 13 x 6.5 APC and it flew really nice. It's a 640KV motor I'd like to go with a 3 blade prop. I'll be experimenting to find the best combo. I'm looking for scale performance. Mounted the mains yesterday with no issues and I'll tackle the nose gear today. I'm still not sold on the manuals steering set up but will just start on it and see where it takes me.

Mike

[sam51401]

I think i remember a 5s setup back aways and i think you just copied it. Im going with 6s since i have mostly those for my EDF's already. Isn't there a 4s on here also?
Hey didler, nice ride on your A10 and you'll need one of us to provide FAC coverage from the Bronco..

[didier n]

I'm looking at 5S with Eflite Power 46's I think it will be a great match.

Mike

looking forward to your flights! what's the kv and any idea of the prop size you'll be using?

Didier

[MikeT]

I'm looking at 5S with Eflite Power 46's I think it will be a great match.

Mike

[didier n]

I see a lot of 6s setups here, is someone running a 5s setup ?

thx,

Didier

[CrashWrench Time 4]

Hi To All , Ok , wait for it ….. It's Here ,

. It's Here , . It's Here , . It's Here !!! Holy Cow , "" Thats'a Bigg'a boxx'a ! ( He He :) . ) Thank You " Motion " And " Fed Ex " Wow , Box In A Box .
I Will say ,There's Got to Be About $ 499.99 Dollars ( US ) Of " Bubble Wrap " ! Each Part Wrapped And Plastic Bagged . Pieces of foam Sheets And
Cardboard to Separate the parts . Unwrapping Filled A Lawn / Leaf Trash Bag , The Covering is Tight , A couple very small Wrinkles Where the wood
Has a Flaring . Ok ,, Now For the BAD ;( , Only Major Item ,, In The Cockpit , the Rear Seat Back Came Loose and Small Scratches on The Inside
Of the Canopy . ( I Have Bad A Lot Worse .. " Rear Ejection Seat Failed ,, Not Enough Glue ,, Ha Ha ) . First Inspection , Inside the wings ,
There is not Much Glue On the wing Tubes . It looks More Like a " Tack Weld " Than A Proper glue Joint . I'm Not Talking About Slapping
Large , Very Large Amounts Of Glue For " One Joint " .
Yes ! I'm Being Pickey !! I Also Fly / Beat / Crash / Rebuild ..... I I Inspect All My Air Frames ... ( Sometimes Making Bomb Craiters - - Ops ! )
I hope to maybe put up some pictures this Weekend to show What I am talking about .
Time for Bed . Thanks For Your Time . Later, Mark

[Alpha]

Hi To All , Just Found This Forum / Web Site . This build Vlog Is Fantastic !!! Just Purchased the Motion / ProFly OV-10 Bronco Kit . Looking Forward To the " New Arrival " :) Started With Post # ! and a Pot Of
Coffee , To The Last Drop / Post ! ( Oh my ! ) Sitting ,waiting for FED EX To Show Up !!!! :) :) :) .
More To Come . Happy Landings ! Mark

Welcome home to Hobby Squawk, CrashWrench! I'm glad you liked the build log our team produced. Continue to post your progress here so we can all share in your journey to put your Bronco in the air.

[CrashWrench Time 4]

Hi To All , Just Found This Forum / Web Site . This build Vlog Is Fantastic !!! Just Purchased the Motion / ProFly OV-10 Bronco Kit . Looking Forward To the " New Arrival " :) Started With Post # ! and a Pot Of
Coffee , To The Last Drop / Post ! ( Oh my ! ) Sitting ,waiting for FED EX To Show Up !!!! :) :) :) .
More To Come . Happy Landings ! Mark

[GBLynden]

Here is Pilot Robert's OV-10 is some strong wind. Turn up the volume to hear it!

[Terminater007]

shame we cant get these in Australia without paying almost $300 us in postage :(

[JohnVH]

ProFly OV-10 Bronco Flight at Warbirds Over Whatcom

[MikeT]

Hey MikeT, those pilots look great as will mine when i get them in. How much did you trim the legs to fit? Did you reposition the arms by chance? Mine came detached in the mail before i received them so i have that possible option.
I ran my servo extensions to the elevator servo and started thinking with these long leads, would the elevator extension benefit with a JR snap on RF filter? Since im using SBus decoder, that sort of changes the signal type from the receiver to at least each boom. The other servo leads will be none extended and twisted from servo to decoder.
Any thoughts or suggestions?

I took more than I needed on the legs but you really can't tell. I took their butts to a belt sander to get them to sit low enough for clearance. I still might take a bit more off them to get them to sit just a bit lower. They really do look great.

Mike

[sam51401]

Hey MikeT, those pilots look great as will mine when i get them in. How much did you trim the legs to fit? Did you reposition the arms by chance? Mine came detached in the mail before i received them so i have that possible option.
I ran my servo extensions to the elevator servo and started thinking with these long leads, would the elevator extension benefit with a JR snap on RF filter? Since im using SBus decoder, that sort of changes the signal type from the receiver to at least each boom. The other servo leads will be none extended and twisted from servo to decoder.
Any thoughts or suggestions?

[didier n]

Didier

Most people here in the states use Callie Graphics, for schemes other than that which comes with the plane. They do a great job, as I sent in the jpg's and she created the required decals from the photos.... They do a great job at a reasonable cost.....

Bronco Mike

Yeps..

I've seen her work here in europe as well, very nice, i will probably send her photo's once i decided what to make. Only downside for me is the lack of water slide decals, i prefer them for my foamy jets because i can get them better around curbes and panell lines. No need for them on the Bronco...

[walkerm45]

Didier

Most people here in the states use Callie Graphics, for schemes other than that which comes with the plane. They do a great job, as I sent in the jpg's and she created the required decals from the photos.... They do a great job at a reasonable cost.....

Bronco Mike

[didier n]

Didier, All I did was a light steel wool, and then can sprayed the complete plane, except the bottom..... I'm guessing that there will be maintenance issues, due to normal use, but other wise I'm satisfied. Good luck with your's, it is a great airframe......The aircraft I chose was from the Val4 Black Ponies, Vietnam, period. late 60's

Bronco Mike

Hey Mike,

Thanks for the info, looking really nice ! I haven't pulled the trigger on mine yet, still gathering all information i can get. Haven't decided an color sceme neither.. so many to choose from..


Didier

[walkerm45]

Didier, All I did was a light steel wool, and then can sprayed the complete plane, except the bottom..... I'm guessing that there will be maintenance issues, due to normal use, but other wise I'm satisfied. Good luck with your's, it is a great airframe......The aircraft I chose was from the Val4 Black Ponies, Vietnam, period. late 60's

Bronco Mike