Scratch-built OV-10 Bronco, Canadian version

sihinch · April 29, 2022, 06:25:22 AM

This is a gorgeous build Michael. Super great.

Definitely not rubbish!

Michael · May 02, 2022, 05:44:40 PM

Thanks, Simon.

A lot of wires run through the wings: rudders, elevator, ailerons, throttles, retracts, and power to the speed-controls and motors (no flaps).

Wing top sheeting (strips) commenced, with most wiring in place.

Michael · May 03, 2022, 11:01:09 AM

Ailerons constructed and wing-top sheeted.

Michael · May 03, 2022, 02:38:34 PM

Cowls for the motors/booms.

They look simple, but construction took about 3 hours.

Michael · May 03, 2022, 04:58:18 PM

Main construction is finished. Next, sand and prepare for covering.

GuyOReilly · May 04, 2022, 08:50:31 AM

Quote from: Michael on May 03, 2022, 04:58:18 PM
Main construction is finished. Next, sand and prepare for covering.

I trust that will be something other than yellow.

. but what colour scheme do you have in mind?

Michael · May 04, 2022, 04:48:51 PM

Yellow and red!

Michael · May 15, 2022, 08:13:38 PM

Mostly yellow and red!

Michael · May 16, 2022, 05:18:28 PM

Assembled. Still to do: linkages, battery tray, programming, decals, trim, and balancing. Total projected weight approx. 1500 grams, or 3¼ pounds.

GuyOReilly · May 16, 2022, 07:40:04 PM

Another great looking project!!
Love following your builds.
Guy.

bweaver · May 17, 2022, 07:27:33 AM

Quote from: GuyOReilly on May 16, 2022, 07:40:04 PM
Another great looking project!!
Love following your builds.
Guy.

Ditto!

Michael · May 17, 2022, 02:42:27 PM

Thanks, guys.

Model is finished! Now we wait for better flying conditions.

Landing gear wrapped in paper straws and masking tape, and painted white.

Michael · May 18, 2022, 07:38:12 PM

I am happy to report that the maiden flight, and three subsequent flights, went very well!

They were nice smooth flights at low and medium speeds, easy take-offs, a few rolls and loops, and gentle landings.