Official Nexa OV-10 Bronco 1800mm ARF Discussion Thread

[Aros]

Is it just me or is it awfully conspicuous that OV-10, the man clamoring for an OV-10 for years shouting from the proverbial rooftops in this forum has yet to post in this thread?? :Confused:

[Twowingtj]

If uncovered is an option, I will take it uncovered.
but I will take it anyway it's offered :Cool:

Film covered models are actually far easier to paint than foam bird. Scuff with some 0000 steel wool, wipe down and shoot.

[axerhand1976]

thanks stuart and alpha for the info. makes me feel a lot better.

[xviper]

Just checked the "Features" section .....................................

• Covered in high quality Oracover

It doesn't say what the livery is but I assume it's what we see in the pictures.

[TBolt]

If uncovered is an option, I will take it uncovered.
but I will take it anyway it's offered :Cool:

[xviper]

I'm going to have to learn a new skill set in covering balsa

I thought all these balsa ARFs came covered. :Confused:

[Woodcock]

Well, I'm not going to pass! At my flying club Balsa, and Composite live at the top of the peaking order. There is nothing wrong with foam models if this is what you want. But there are many of us that want something a little better. These models are not for everybody! Personally I look forward to trying this plane out. I am going to have to use my CNC stuff to build me a proper set of struts for this sweety, but I have been dusting off the equipment anyway. You get to fit the servos you want in this, fit the ESC's you want, as well as other components. I like to build with quality, this bird will have it. It gives you the opportunity to lower the idiot factor as much as possible. That is except for the one building and fitting it. LOL So if you get this and crash it, no one to blame but???

Woody

[DCORSAIR]

Thanks, thanks and thanks guys for the answers on my retract question, I did go back and read the product page again and seen they weren't included, just under $500 and no retracts included? :Confused::(.

I passed, bought another EDF jet................:)

[Beeg]

Yep, I'm eyeballing one of these too.

Has anyone put one together yet? How much lead was needed to balance?

[Rcfiddy1]

Cool but pricey. No power plant, no retracts, no servos. Yes it’s a nice balsa model but I’m gonna pass and wait for a foamie with retracts, servos and gear doors if I am dropping 500 ponies. My days of stick building and covering are over and don’t feel like buying a new iron and covering to fix a bad landing or a twig puncture thru wing.

[Gilatrout]

I'm going to have to learn a new skill set in covering balsa

[Tom]

This is a typical balsa ARF. Struts are included with the plane, retracts are not. We have our new Xwave retracts on the way and they fit this plane well. I think you will be super impressed with the Xwave retracts.

https://www.motionrc.com/products/xwave-rm400-90-electronic-retract

Wish I had a better picture but this is all I have at the moment.

[Spitfire4life]

lol, well we're both admins, who's going to delete who's post first LOLLOLLOL

[Alpha]

@Stuart --Jinx!

[Alpha]

DCorsair, retracts aren't included, they're listed in Requires. The model does include suspension struts, though. Stuart can chime in with the exact dimms from the manual.

Axerhand1975, the Bronco is an abnormal bird in the sense that its wingspan and AUW don't align with conventional logic we're used to applying with most other aircraft. Like the real Bronco, this model's thick airfoil and constant cord wing, in addition to its overall surface area and other factors, combine to create a very floaty bird even when weighed down more than the usual watts per pound formula. I could barely force a stall unless I was clearly in irresponsible territory (slow, steep, overcontrolled), and even then, the model was quick to recover. Landings with the four panel flaps feels like a Cub or high wing trainer.

[Spitfire4life]

Hi DCCORSAIR, retracts are NOT included, and we mention on our listing under 'required' the recommendation for the Xwave RM400-90 retracts. These work with the included L/G struts and will be available soon.

On the AUW, we've flown it, and it flies great, it has quite a generous wing area so that helps in spreading the loading, it really flies like a *****cat, much like our FL F7F.

S.

[DCORSAIR]

Are the retracts included? I see the replacement struts in the spare parts pg but nothing mentioned about retracts.:Confused:

Never mind, just seen it on the product pg, you have to buy the retracts seperate.:Scared:

[axerhand1976]

at 15 pounds seems a little heavy for the wingspan? I have had 80 inch w/span planes at the same weight.

[Twowingtj]

Paging OV-10...Oh, OV-10....!!! ;)

He is aware. As soon as he can find a place to put it on the stack he already has, it will be had.....

[TBolt]

Sweet, I will be pushing the button as soon as I get back from vacation, hopefully they will still have one in stock.