Official Nexa OV-10 Bronco 1800mm ARF Discussion Thread

[didier n]

Finally had some time to start weathering, the result on the photo looks darker than it really is.... lot of work, but i like the results...

[TommyG]

Good day all,
I am in the process of building the Pichler OV-10 here in the UK as my lockdown project. I was wondering anyone had created a 3D print for the external fuel tank and the hard point associated? I have had the exhausts 3D printed that I saw on this thread (awesome!)
Cheers!

[MikeT]

Looks great.

Mike

[caddguy6]

Nice, clean and simple and it works.

[Sparsnapper]

Nice work Sam 51401. Quite innovative.

[Twowingtj]

Well done!

[sam51401]

Well, Its done and works like a champ. No servo, no sequencing, just a simple mechanical actuation which can be used also for the main doors if anyone else feels ambitious. The main doors are not as simple as the bottom of the booms have a curve to it that prevents the same type of Monokote hinge i used on the nose. The doors open by a torsion wire that is shown in the prior photos i posted and shows more details. Enjoy and hope this inspires others to be able to install gear doors if so inclined.
Further details available and other suggestions appreciated.

Youtube link to action, https://youtu.be/a8V-JlfLybY, https://youtu.be/-1h0hpDIAzs

[Jbarnes]

If you want a great ESC setup for this OV-10, take a look at the Freewing A-10 80mm setup. Already Wired ready to go for $119.00, 100 amp Optos, with required additional caps, correct wiring, JC5 connectors, 8 amp Ubec. Compare with anything, this wins hands down. Get them at Motionrc

I used this in my bird. Very convenient. I cut out the ibec and use a separate flight battery as I didn’t think that ibec running 8 servos and the electric retracts would be sufficient. Jerry

[walkerm45]

I use this setup in my A10, Pro Fly Ov10, and a similar arrangement in my KC135R except for 4 70mm fans. Works, great and very reliable, but I do use a separate pack for my UBEC. I do not mix high and low circuits...

[OV10]

walkerm45

I absolutely agree After a midair loss, I repurposed my stock A-10 ESC setup into my 94" ASM A-26 which is using the FL 1600 Spitfire motors.

[walkerm45]

If you want a great ESC setup for this OV-10, take a look at the Freewing A-10 80mm setup. Already Wired ready to go for $119.00, 100 amp Optos, with required additional caps, correct wiring, JC5 connectors, 8 amp Ubec. Compare with anything, this wins hands down. Get them at Motionrc

[caddguy6]

I guess this plane can handle a bit of weight, pretty large wing area. Hoping for a final ready to fly weight under 19 lbs. We'll see.

[Sparsnapper]

I'm in at a bit over 15.5 lbs. all up.

[didier n]

I'm at 8.8 kg AUW now... hoped for a bit less...

[caddguy6]

I'm kinda curious what AUW's are you guys coming up with your finished Bronco's? While I'm in a holding pattern till I receive my spinners I decided to weigh the components of the plane to get an idea of the final weight. Without props, spinners and cowls I'm at 16.4 lbs. Seems a bit high to me.

[didier n]

Progress so far... still need to paint the LG, some details and weathering.... almost done...

[sam51401]

Just a FYI on soldering those, if heat is applied to long, ie, a smaller than needed soldering iron, the post will become loose at the boards solder joint. When using 12-10 gauge wire it takes a good amount of heat to make a quick solder job of it.

[MikeT]

Cool. Soldering them on takes a bit of heat but it's not difficult at all.

Mike.

[wrangler1]

Thank you very much, i just order them directly from Castle Creations page.

[MikeT]

Castle Creations Picked them up from Horizon Hobby

.https://www.horizonhobby.com/product...k-cse011000202

Mike