Official Nexa OV-10 Bronco 1800mm ARF Discussion Thread

[sam51401]

I second the motion for the 2.5" and if going by the manual there are two different call outs for spinner size with 2.5" being correct. Also on the gang block connectors, those will be a must have to prevent issues and having to partially disassemble at the field to reconnect. They are becoming more readily available so check around.
Most all my parts i have ordered should be inbound so looking to start after i finish up with the EDF Jet Jam in Indiana.

[Twowingtj]

I forgot to add that I wired up all my servos today and started to run all the extensions. I will have 6 servo connections in one boom and five in the other. This is in addition to the battery leads coming from each boom. A wiring nightmare if you don't bundle them up and label them.

These are great. Makes multiple connections a breeze. Would be great if MRC carried them for the BH wood ARFs.

[Kangi1954]

I forgot to add that I wired up all my servos today and started to run all the extensions. I will have 6 servo connections in one boom and five in the other. This is in addition to the battery leads coming from each boom. A wiring nightmare if you don't bundle them up and label them. I also were unable to find a 2.25 three bladed spinner other than carbon fiber. When I finally get it in the air and figure out which props I'm going to use, it will have no spinners at first. I guess I'll have to get some custom made for that final touch. The other issue I have mentioned before is that the landing gear is much too stiff as it comes in the kit. I'll have to see about changing the springs so they get some kind of movement. If you haven't checked the gear yet, do so and you'll see how they are way too stiff.

If you measure the face of the engine nacelle, it comes out to right about 2.5". Dubro sells a 2.5" 3 blade spinner. I just ordered two from Tower Hobbies.

[Kangi1954]

FYI here is a good video to see external details of a real Bronco for scale purposes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jWi7xYE2JWg

[Rosytime]

I forgot to add that I wired up all my servos today and started to run all the extensions. I will have 6 servo connections in one boom and five in the other. This is in addition to the battery leads coming from each boom. A wiring nightmare if you don't bundle them up and label them. I also were unable to find a 2.25 three bladed spinner other than carbon fiber. When I finally get it in the air and figure out which props I'm going to use, it will have no spinners at first. I guess I'll have to get some custom made for that final touch. The other issue I have mentioned before is that the landing gear is much too stiff as it comes in the kit. I'll have to see about changing the springs so they get some kind of movement. If you haven't checked the gear yet, do so and you'll see how they are way too stiff.

[Rosytime]

Callie graphics is now selling the OV 10 livery in 1/7 scale. I had e-mailed her about that scale and she updated her website. And does anybody know if the other livery is for this color scheme also. I have seen other OV 10s with all gray paint.

[Boots Whirlygig]

I ordered two 1 / 7th scale full body Bronco pilots and two 1 / 9th scale for my Uravich Bronco. They where $22 each $8 for shipping. Only $96 total for four Marine pilots! Can’t wait to get them! Michael says he will be back open after July Fourth. :Cool:

[MikeT]

Being they are cast, shrinking wont be possible like if 3D printed. It’s nice having that type of control as I did that also on a set of pilots for my L39. I did a 10% reduction and maybe shrank it a little to much. Still learning the ins and outs on that.:Silly:

Cool, well I'm in for a couple.

Mike

[sam51401]

Resin ( not sure about the thickness ) and they come painted which I was happy about. SAM51401 if your working with Mike Hicks on these have him shrink it down a tad they seemed a bit big IMO.

Mike

Being they are cast, shrinking wont be possible like if 3D printed. It’s nice having that type of control as I did that also on a set of pilots for my L39. I did a 10% reduction and maybe shrank it a little to much. Still learning the ins and outs on that.:Silly:

[MikeT]

Are they resin cast or 3D printed? Either way, what's the approximate wall thickness?

Resin ( not sure about the thickness ) and they come painted which I was happy about. SAM51401 if your working with Mike Hicks on these have him shrink it down a tad they seemed a bit big IMO.

Mike

[Alpha]

Are they resin cast or 3D printed? Either way, what's the approximate wall thickness?

[MikeT]

Ok, site is still in works
https://mhartfab.wixsite.com/benchma...wi-wwii-pilots

I've dealt with them. They did my 1/9th scale WW 2 pacific nay pilots.

Mike

[Kangi1954]

Here are several pics of my current project FW L39 with Callie graphics. As you can see this is more intricate than the mouth you wish to place on the Bronco so yours should be an easier placement. I did have to cut this into several pieces to be able to work it and you may have better results doing same depending on the curvature where it goes.
IRS very doable, just takes a little time to work it down.

Wow! That looks awesome. Thanks for replying! :)

[OV10]

Nice comparisons Rosytime :Cool: I had not doubt that the FW A-10 ESC setup would work on this...........am already using it on an 92 inch w/s ASM A-26. ;)

[sam51401]

Here are several pics of my current project FW L39 with Callie graphics. As you can see this is more intricate than the mouth you wish to place on the Bronco so yours should be an easier placement. I did have to cut this into several pieces to be able to work it and you may have better results doing same depending on the curvature where it goes.
IT is very doable, just takes a little time to work it down.

[Rosytime]

Okay OV-10, here's some photos of the Profly and the Uravich planes. I'm slowly getting it together. If any of you are considering using the ESCs from the Freewing A-10,they work perfect and have plenty of wire to go to the fuselage. There's at least 10 inches of wire coming through the fuselage to hook up to the batteries. The BEC that comes with it also has plenty of wire.

[TBolt]

Are you going for this USMC bird or thereabouts, Sam?

That's the one I plan on doing.

[sam51401]

I can speak for Callie on the graphics, yes. I'll post a pic tonight of a special order I just applied as of last night. Had to get creative to split in to smaller workable sections but I'll let the pic speak for itself.
Added pics post #210

[Kangi1954]

So I'm thinking this is the livery I want to go with. Stock gloss covering will work with this and I think Marines is a little more realistic than Navy. No offense intended to the squids. Does anyone know if Callies decals are pliable enough to wrap the sharks mouth around the nose as depicted?

[Boots Whirlygig]

Wow. I sent Mike an email on his site, anxious to find out if he can help me. It’s under construction as you said and therefore confusing, but if you read the “Who we are” page, I think you really hit the jackpot Sam!
Thank you so much!

Bob