F-86 Building Tips
Below we have added some pictures of our F-86 kit.
![]() This view shows the elevaotor torque rod assembly. The 3/32" pivot wire is supported on each side by a 1/8" brass tube. The 1/8" brass tube control horn is soldered to the center of the 3/32" pivot wire. |
![]() This view shows the elevaotor servo location. The push rod assembly is connected to the elevator torque rod as seen in picture 1 and connected to the servo arm by use of a "Z" bend or EZ connector. The servo is then glued in place by use of clear silicone to the fuselage. |
![]() This view shows how to mark the stabilizers for the 3/32" pivot rod. "NOTE" the 1/8" brass control horn in center of picture. |
![]() This view shows how the center of the wing should look once sanded out. This area is sanded out to make room for the intake liner. Once sanded out apply a coat of slow cure epoxy and light weight fiberglass cloth to the exposed foam. |
![]() This view shows the bottom wing saddle. "NOTE" how the front of the wing saddle is sanded to allow clearence for the front intake linner. |
![]() This view shows the belly pan in place. |
![]() This view shows how we mounted our battery pack in the canopy. It really work very well. |
![]() This view shows the tow hook location for bungee lanches. This should be at the 50% point between the nose of the plane and the leading edge of the wing at the fuselage. |
![]() This view shows you the intake liner and fan in place. We used the Vasa 65mm fan with a Mega 16/15/3 turn motor running on 8 cell 1100 NiMh battery pack. |
![]() View of the finished plane. |