Mini F-86 EDF Fighter Jet ARF Kit only (EPO)

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Apr 21, 2012

got the pnp version and wings were cracked and broken,not happy had to fix then flew it,slow as crap but does fly then 3rd flight motor studders now and will be heavily modifying to my own ersion,thx hobbyking,no planes from you anymore

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Nov 26, 2011

Great kit! The plastic canopy, the control horns and the control rods was included in mine. Very easy to setup and seems like good quality foam. Can't wait to get this thing in the air!

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Sep 25, 2011

Nice & cheap.

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The way it's boxed results in severe wing warpage. Can be fixed if you're lucky/smart.

No canopy or stickers supplied with mine - just what's in the picture except mine also had horizontal stabilizer included.

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Aug 05, 2011

This is a great flying plane ,I purchased the kit verson, powered mine with a 55mm GWS fan and a 3000kv in runner motor,1350 rino battery and 25 amp esc.I used the mustang canopy and cut it down to suit .no extra weight was needed for a good c of g location .I have a 6 minute flight with this setup using full throttle for most of the flight .Hand launches are easy and the plane climbs away with no surprises.

landings are good on the large under wing tanks- grass or dirt strip.great plane , flys like it's a larger plane.

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Aug 02, 2011

I power this with a rear mounted D2826-6 2200kv motor driving a 6X4 prop, 40 amp hobbyking blue esc and flightmax 2200mah 3s 20/25 C packs. I use torque rods on the ailerons and rehinge with mylar. I've filled most of the voidage with eps stuck in place with pe foam using a gun. This toughens it up considerably. I built up the canopy with eps foam. It weighs 609 g ready to fly. It's addictive to fly. A beast to get away as it tends to roll into the ground. I've put a 1.5 mm ply spar in the left wing (4g) ( to staighten it up and) and an 8g coin in the right wing tip. Launch on about 2/3 throttle, with a run and right wing down. I cut finger holes on the C of G. Because of the heavy right wing it needs permanent roll correction in flight. I won't risk trimming it out as that would add to the considerable torque reaction. It's very fast and looks great in the air.
Here's a link to a video http://youtu.be/yQKDTwXcY1Q
I'm going to try rog from a dolly with a steerable nose wheel, separate rx and battery. I might be able to reduce the right wing tip weight if this works.
There's a massive out performance of the edf version getting over 6 minutes of exhilerating flight. I wish it was 50pcnt bigger though.
It took me considerably more than 45 minutes "set up".

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Apr 19, 2011

arrived exactly as advertised, strong foam, nice value for the money! Recommended! (only bad part was that there is no plastic canopy cover.

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Feb 09, 2011

Excellent quality and great value for money.. using this as a standby spare shell for my Mini MIG-15, same electronics.

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Dec 04, 2010

received this couple of days ago
very good price but ...
KIT came without canopy and pushrods or pin horns
i thought kits at least come with those things
oh well .. i will just assemble it and see how it flies

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Oct 07, 2010

Got mine totally bent!!!! the main wing was laid straight but was leaning on my other item i brought so it bent one side of the main wing!! SUX!!

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Sep 27, 2010

no canopy, no decals, price is fair for kit.