James Archer
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My F86 is based on a Canadair CL-13B Sabre Mk.6, N8686F. The plane was used by Boeing as a chase plane and flew alongside the first 747 flight in February 1969. As this has been my first PSSA build, I followed everybody’s build blog’s and found all your detailed explanations and photos really helpful, Thank you. Its covered in glass cloth & sprayed with acrylic paint. Weight is 5lb with 100g in the nose to balance. 3d printed pilot from Andy Meade & homemade seat. It’s just 2 channel with Ailerons & Elevator.
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Successful maiden flight this evening off the Great Orme. Unfortunately the second flight ended in a stall and dropped a wing. So a few repairs required already. Hopefully the pilot & the plane will be ready for the mass build meet in September.
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Great, thanks Martin.
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Almost done. This is my first PSSA build. It’s nowhere near the standard of some of you guys. It looks ok from 6 ft away…? Hope it’s not too heavy @4lb 2oz. Can someone remind me of the CofG location please.
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My 3d printed pilot and seat have just arrived. Need to decide which head to use and then chop his legs off... 3D Pilot from eBay
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Hi Andy, Yes I do, just near the Obelisk that you pass on the A470\A55. You'd think I'd be flying off the Orme every week, but due to family & work commitments I don't get to fly much.
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Slow progress, but at least it looks like a Sabre now..
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This Plane can also be found in a Yellow scheme. The plane in its yellow scheme flew alongside the first 747 flight in February 1969. But I prefer the red & white scheme.
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I hope so, but this is my first plan build in many years. I haven't really thought about that yet.
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