Out2gtcha Posted February 6, 2019 Author Share Posted February 6, 2019 1 hour ago, Dave Williams said: Someone already does brass landing gear for the OV-10 kit. https://aerocraftmodels.bigcartel.com/product/ov-10a-c-bronco-brass-undercarriage-set 46 minutes ago, Porkbits said: Oh, nice! Did not know about these. Thanks for info. Oh yes, the Aerocraft OV-10 gear is absolutely necessary. Even 5 deg of positive camber with weight off of the wheels does not prevent the OOB gear from splaying out. Harold 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porkbits Posted February 6, 2019 Share Posted February 6, 2019 Good to know, thanks. I will buy them. I'm assuming Aerocraft can ship to the States. Out2gtcha 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Williams Posted February 6, 2019 Share Posted February 6, 2019 7 minutes ago, Porkbits said: Good to know, thanks. I will buy them. I'm assuming Aerocraft can ship to the States. Yes they do. Out2gtcha and Harold 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted February 6, 2019 Author Share Posted February 6, 2019 Yep, Dave is 100% correct, they ship to the US np. The set is excellently cast, and is very robust: I actually purchased two sets, one for my soon to come A model and my current D model that had splayed out under its own weight, then fully collapsed and broke when an award from a higher up shelf hit the wingtip of the OV-10 in my display case: Harold 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porkbits Posted February 6, 2019 Share Posted February 6, 2019 Doh!! That's a really nice build, glad the damage is fixable. And good to know Aeromaster ship sto the States, thanks. I'll order a set or two tonight! I suppose after getting the metal gear, I won't have any more reasons/excuses for why I can't work on this kit. ;-) Harold and Out2gtcha 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted February 6, 2019 Author Share Posted February 6, 2019 Its a kit that has (unjustly IMHO) gotten a wrap for bad fit or a poor kit overall. Everyone is entitled to their opinions, but in mine, it's a fun build with some definite niggles, some curious engineering and some annoying things, but overall very fun if you know what to look out for. I've put together an A and a D, with a 3rd OV-10A on it's way at some point. Good luck with your build! Harold 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrish Posted February 6, 2019 Share Posted February 6, 2019 Hmmmm I didn’t notice any real issues building mine, other than the tricky part of closing up the engine cowls (if I remember right) I like the airplane because of it’s odd shape, it kind of looks like it wanted to be a helicopter at some point... it’s been sitting on its kit supplied landing gear quite well for over 6 months now with no really noticeable issue. Out2gtcha and Jack 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted February 7, 2019 Author Share Posted February 7, 2019 That's good! It happens most likely on glass displays. I put blu-tac on each MLG wheel and they still splayed out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porkbits Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 It probably doesn't help that KH has a rep for over-engineered kits that don't have great fit, but my impression of the Bronco is that it's one of their better efforts....? And I'm sure the twin booms are a challenge. That's the part that gives me cold sweats just thinking about it. But have always loved the Bronco. It's one my favorite AC--partly because it's ugly and utilitarian, partly because I grew up next to Camp Lejeune, and they flew over my house daily (along with Stallions and Cobras). So....no-brainer build for me. Just have to screw up my courage to do it. Harold and Vandy 1 VX 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted February 7, 2019 Author Share Posted February 7, 2019 There are a lot of ejector pin marks in inconvenient places, weak gear, no wing re-enforecment or good way to put them together without a spar of ur own and some other minor (IMHO minor) things Vandy 1 VX 4 and Harold 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 Harold's seats look nice but unless I'm mistaken, the parachute pack on the front and rear seat should be on opposite sides. SAC would be the ones to contact about making metal gear , or Ernie Gee at G-factor Bruce Out2gtcha and Harold 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted February 7, 2019 Author Share Posted February 7, 2019 11 minutes ago, Bruce said: Harold's seats look nice but unless I'm mistaken, the parachute pack on the front and rear seat should be on opposite sides. SAC would be the ones to contact about making metal gear , or Ernie Gee at G-factor Bruce The parachute packs are on opposite sides for sure. SAC gear are mostly useless, as the pot metal they use normally folds up faster than any OOB gear. We hoped Ernie G feom G Factor would make a set of brass gear, and he indicated long ago his intention to make a set of brass gear but to date there are no G Factor OV-10 sets. However, Aerocraft models has produced a very nice set that is made out of hardened brass, and are exceptionally robust: https://aerocraftmodels.bigcartel.com/product/ov-10a-c-bronco-brass-undercarriage-set Vandy 1 VX 4 and Jan_G 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porkbits Posted March 3, 2019 Share Posted March 3, 2019 Got my set Aeromaster set yesterday, looks like really nice castings (exactly like the photo above! Science!)! So thanks for the info, everyone. Guess now I have no more excuses for not starting my build. :-) My only concern is that per emailed instructions, there seems to be a bit of surgery required to get everything in place. Hope I can understand what needs to be done and execute. Vandy 1 VX 4 and Out2gtcha 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted March 4, 2019 Author Share Posted March 4, 2019 Good deal! I think youll manage just fine, as I dont think it will take too much work to finagle them into place. I've got two sets, and really need to get on fixing my D model. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted March 4, 2019 Author Share Posted March 4, 2019 My only thing is (and I know its nit-picky) I wish most of these sets were made with white brass. Having used a couple sets of those, its so SO nice to be able to polish up the oleo's to a nice chrome finish and then paint out the rest of the gear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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