Official FlightLine OV-10 Bronco Discussion Thread

[xviper]

Flew mine this morning and I can confirm it is now my favorite prop plane of all the ones I've owned or still have. When it was new out of the box and still stock, I didn't think I was going to keep it for long. It was just too anemic for my tastes.

[Evan D]

The Bronco has about half the power of the Tiger Cat or Lightning.

[tab28682]

Based on owning and flying the FL F7F and the FL P-38, both of which had just enough power for me to not bother with upgrades, I strongly predict that the OV-10 will not have quite unough grunt for my taste.....:)

[sam51401]

Welcome to the corral tab. I think that the power system is still on the fence as to just enough or not enough. It depends on how you want to ride the bronco on the power issue. I'm getting mine ready so I'll be able to post actual thoughts as to still guessing fairly soon. Tag some video if able and look forward to your maiden.

[Evan D]

Good luck on your maiden!

[tab28682]

After telling myself repeatedly that I was not going to get the OV-10, I caved last week....:) It was my "I survived Covid 19 pneumonia" present to myself. Plus, I have been prepping a dozen other models to sell on, so room is coming open in the hangar.

I know am l late to the party, here, and nearly everything has been discussed about the Bronco, but I will toss in a few of my opinions.

Very impressed with the quality of the model. My sole complant cosmetically was sloppy application of the instrument panel decals with lots of background white showing around the edges. That will be fixed with new instrument panel art and some touchip paint.

Assembly was without problem. No issues with wiring due to wiring guide released.

Planning on a little flying with the "known to be underwhelming" stock power, then do a power upgrade.

I actually like the stock color scheme depicting Ov-10 N338RC operated by the Cactus Air Force, so no repaint planned. Will add a few external details, for fun.

The interior of the real N338RC features light gray seat frames and red cushions, which really brightens up the cockpit. These have been repainted.

My fsntastic wife Robin is skilled in a number of crafts, and she enjoys repainting some of my ARF cockpits and pilots for me, so that job is subbed out to her....:) Fun to do together.

Will add a few 3D details to the cockpit area, but not to the fantastic degree that some on here have done.

Hope to maiden in stock form tomorrow.

[tab28682]

Well this is going much too slow but trying to refinish a plane AND make a home presentable to sale at the same time just is a bad combination.
But to back up what I have been saying I though it time to get this closer to maiden and give a peek to the DS91' scheme.
Yes, I'm cutting my own vinyl and printing decals so more to come.

Looking VERY nice!

[sam51401]

Well this is going much too slow but trying to refinish a plane AND make a home presentable to sale at the same time just is a bad combination.
But to back up what I have been saying I though it time to get this closer to maiden and give a peek to the DS91' scheme.
Yes, I'm cutting my own vinyl and printing decals so more to come.

[Evan D]

There are people I fly with here looking for both fuselages and cockpits too... Hope they get a good quantity.

[thomasnwilliams]

Same here, waiting on a Fuselage to get back in stock to start my "D" model build. Good luck!

[Gilatrout]

Was hoping to get canopy in stock this week. *Sigh*. Maybe next week

[thomasnwilliams]

xviper.... Thank you Sir!

[xviper]

xviper..... What prop adaptor did you use? I ordered the 1500 adaptor listed in the spare parts area is this what you used. If not, which and where did you get it. Thanks!

Yes, I used the prop adapter from the EC1500.

[thomasnwilliams]

xviper..... What prop adaptor did you use? I ordered the 1500 adaptor listed in the spare parts area is this what you used. If not, which and where did you get it. Thanks!

[thomasnwilliams]

Thanks for the Info Sir!

[Evan D]

My friend Vic has them. They look good but I thought they were too much trouble and left my struts stock. I did change wheels and tires, and paint, scheme, motors, ESCs, props, spinners, and added FPV...

[xviper]

Another question, did you use the T-45 main gear struts, I saw your post but can't find it now. If so did you get the scale effect of the OV-10 front gear, and were you happy with it?

That must have been someone else. I'm still using all the stock struts.

[thomasnwilliams]

xviper..... OK great the 4S was what I was looking for. I've read each of your post on your upgrade. I ordered the 5 blade Scimitars and spinners last night and I'll find a work-around on the gap or not.

Another question, did you use the T-45 main gear struts, I saw your post but can't find it now. If so did you get the scale effect of the OV-10 front gear, and were you happy with it?

Thanks for your fast reply!

[xviper]

xviper....... I'm getting ready to do your engine mods, what batteries are you using. This is the only thing I could not find you talking about with the upgrade. Thanks in advance!

I'm using several brands of LiPos. 4s, Admiral 4000mah, Admiral 3600mah, Gens Ace 3800mah - all in pairs of course.
I hope you read that part earlier where I said that the Eflite Power 25 motors will make for more of a gap between the engine cowl and the spinner base. I don't mind that but some people may not like it. I don't use the stock props/spinners. I went with the 5-blade Scimitar props and spinners from the Eflite EC1500. You can see the gaps in the video I posted in this thread.

[thomasnwilliams]

xviper....... I'm getting ready to do your engine mods, what batteries are you using. This is the only thing I could not find you talking about with the upgrade. Thanks in advance!