Wow - That is a lean, mean, killer machine! What a great presence in the air. Enjoyed your flying very much . . . and that second landing was really sweet!
@ModelAV8RChannel
3 ай бұрын
It is! Thanks very much!
@old_coastie
3 ай бұрын
Oh Wow... And that landing was pure butter,,,
@ModelAV8RChannel
3 ай бұрын
I got lucky...
@1950superdave
3 ай бұрын
I ALWAYS watch your & Steffen RC video reviews before purchasing an RC plane. You provide great info for the build and radio setup. THANKS
@ModelAV8RChannel
3 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@purcellrcaviationchannel
3 ай бұрын
What an outstanding model, Adam! Superlatively flown and filmed. Avios/HK have a real winner on their hands.
@ModelAV8RChannel
3 ай бұрын
Thank you Gina! It is a keeper for sure!
@Rick_Retired
3 ай бұрын
Adam, your model reviews and flights set the benchmark for all others, so informative and inclusive of great tips derived from your hands on experiences. Keep 'em coming please!
@ModelAV8RChannel
3 ай бұрын
Thanks very much! We'll keep them coming.
@piermassimoaversano6140
Ай бұрын
Ciao! I tuoi video sono davvero fantastici e soprattutto completi! Grazie per tutte le informazioni che ci dai, in particolare per la programmazione delle riceventi Spektrum e per le impostazioni del modello!!! Grazie grazie grazie......all'infinito!!!!!!!!!
@ModelAV8RChannel
Ай бұрын
Thanks for the kind words! We are glad you like our content and that it is helpful!
@MWall711
3 ай бұрын
You've reiterated what all the other reviewers are saying about this plane. What a nice warbird! Always enjoy your scale flights!
@ModelAV8RChannel
3 ай бұрын
Many thanks!
@mikessi
3 ай бұрын
Very, very well done video Team AV8R! You are doing an excellent job making the flights look scale.
@ModelAV8RChannel
3 ай бұрын
Thanks Mike!
@DUDLEYT15
2 ай бұрын
Love your videos! Very informative and great flying skills....keep making videos. Just ordered mine
@ModelAV8RChannel
2 ай бұрын
Thanks very much! You'll love it...such a great flyer!
@daykin17
3 ай бұрын
You always do an incredible job with your vids….very professional….lots of info….and just plain well done….i watch all the other similar channels and yours by far are the most well done….bravo to you and keep em comin…thanks
@TheValleyFlyersRC
3 ай бұрын
I agree 100%. I’m curious and would love for your opinion on my videos. The channel is a bit different than most because we feature our entire club in Los Angeles, or anyone there who wants to be featured on camera. Curious what you think of our videos, my biggest goal is to bring better video production and not just a simple iPhone in the wife’s hands kinda video.
@ModelAV8RChannel
3 ай бұрын
Thanks very much! We appreciate you watching!
@old_coastie
3 ай бұрын
What you said about "Gyro" been preaching that for years. Spot On...
@ModelAV8RChannel
3 ай бұрын
I used to never use one. Then I actually learned how to tune one... Funny how folks that are hard on one side or the other of that issue have never really seen how the other half lives. I have planes with them. I have planes without them. There's benefits to both.
@old_coastie
3 ай бұрын
@@ModelAV8RChannel Absolutely...
@fp-AvERY
3 ай бұрын
Perfectly said
@hansclaes5052
Ай бұрын
@@ModelAV8RChannel Adam, maybe a good idea to make an episode to teach us to tune them? And thank you for your great reviews. Comment is very to the point, and the flying; well I like your scale flying skills. You let the model speak. It is real controlled "flying" and not buzzing around like a lot yt knights do.
@dominicbonadies6021
3 ай бұрын
Hey Adam another stellar review, thanks!!!!
@ModelAV8RChannel
3 ай бұрын
Thanks very much!
@rcdavidk
3 ай бұрын
Great review and flight... thanks. Kudos to HobbyKing for bringing out new and different planes.
@ModelAV8RChannel
3 ай бұрын
Thanks! Yes...love that they release some risky subjects.
@mrvoyagerm
2 ай бұрын
Maidened mine this past Saturday and it needed no trim whatsoever. It has a very wide speed envelope and handles the wind without issue. All systems worked perfectly and the landing was a breeze. Even the peanut gallery liked it :)
@ModelAV8RChannel
2 ай бұрын
Its a great airplane. Love it!
@FlailinMonkey
3 ай бұрын
Great review, your videos are always well done and fun to watch. I do have to comment about the locktite on the propeller blade nuts, you NEVER want to use locktite with a Nylock locknut. One - it's a nylock locknut and you don't need it, Two - the locktite will make they nylock fail as it's plastic and locktite eats plastic. A option might be to use a thinner washer on those prop bolts so there are more threads sticking out of the nuts, or just a little longer bolt.
@JustPlaneChris
3 ай бұрын
Thanks for that, I came to the comments section to say exactly that. NEVER use loctite on nylon-insert lock nuts. In fact, you never want to use loctite anywhere near anything plastic. It will likely destroy it.
@ModelAV8RChannel
3 ай бұрын
Thanks, but never say NEVER. Lock nuts are not all created equal, and the tiny ones we get with any model from China are not exactly what we'd call super high end. Lock nuts are typically a one use affair. After one tighten, they will not lock in the same way ever again. We'll come back to that. Loctite has been proven in tests to hold much better than a lock nut (many tests on YT, I'll link one). This is a critical, high stress area of the plane that will be spinning at high RPM's constantly...and the bolts are rather short, so the Nyloc is only engaged with a thread or two. The Loctite is engaging all the threads on the metal part of the nut/bolt. So, circling back to the one time use thing...if you're re-using a lock nut, always use Loctite. In this case, considering what it is...Loctite is a much better bond, and keeping it off of the spinner back plate is easy to do. If it degrades the Nyloc part of the nut, doesn't really matter. You still have a better, stronger, and more reliable bond with the Loctite than with a new lock nut. Test Vid - kzitem.info/news/bejne/qKqOsJtngHSFdG0
@gblyndensrandomreviews
3 ай бұрын
What a cool plane! 👊🏻💥👊🏻
@ModelAV8RChannel
3 ай бұрын
It is GB!
@Flight6677
2 ай бұрын
You do a great job with your reviews. Very thorough and thoughtful. Thank you.
@ModelAV8RChannel
2 ай бұрын
Thanks very much!
@libmananchannel
3 ай бұрын
Hello, "Model AV8R"! Thank you for showing us such a great video! I feel very happy! I'm looking forward to your next work! Have a nice day!
@ModelAV8RChannel
3 ай бұрын
Thank you very much!
@dagobertosalazar
3 ай бұрын
I had been waiting for a Tucano like this to hit the market for a long time!
@ModelAV8RChannel
3 ай бұрын
Here she is!
@payitfwdrcl6171
3 ай бұрын
Butta Good!!! I saw it at Nall. What a beautiful model. HK did very well with this bird. Enjoyed those scale flights too. Excellent review Adam. 😉
@ModelAV8RChannel
3 ай бұрын
Thanks Brad! This one is a keeper!
@FarmerFpv
3 ай бұрын
This is my favorite release of the year. I have the Black Horse Super Tucano 1730mm that is running a Hacker Motors brushless system. It is one of my best-flying warbirds. It is fast and on rails. I can't wait to get the Avios Super Tucano which seems to perform really well. Can't wait to put my order in.
@ModelAV8RChannel
3 ай бұрын
Its a great one. ST are the initials to my favorites so far this year also! Super Timber, Super Tucano. Both keepers for very different reasons!
@mrvoyagerm
3 ай бұрын
Compliments for demonstrating just how schmoooooth this aircraft can be flown. Very very nice demo to be sure. They are going to sell a lot of these.
@ModelAV8RChannel
3 ай бұрын
Thanks very much!
@stevebullard9039
3 ай бұрын
Another fantastic review, Adam! Love the look of this airplane in the air.
@ModelAV8RChannel
3 ай бұрын
Thanks Steve! Awesome flyer.
@AntoniusBlack01
3 ай бұрын
Pre Ordered - Thanks for the review - I'm hype to make some magic happen with this machine!
@ModelAV8RChannel
3 ай бұрын
Enjoy it man, flies like a well tuned pattern plane...which is great.
@JeffsCustomRC
3 ай бұрын
Great video Adam!! Can’t wait to get this one. Avios nailed this one for sure👊🏼
@ModelAV8RChannel
3 ай бұрын
Thanks Jeff! They really did...
@RollingWiththeflow
3 ай бұрын
Excellent job demonstrating the new plane Adam! Excellent video work,she is very capable,and this video demonstrates her ability!! GG
@ModelAV8RChannel
3 ай бұрын
Thanks! Yes, Heidi is amazing!
@IansRCExploits
3 ай бұрын
That is one stunning model plane Adam!! Looks like the Avios brand are getting better and better!! Fantastic review, very enjoyable 😀👍
@ModelAV8RChannel
3 ай бұрын
Thanks Ian!
@odwatchguy
3 ай бұрын
Nice flight and review, Adam. The Super Tucano in a 1.6m size is quite impressive, it looked great with you at the controls. I don't know how this would work on our grass field, but it is tempting. Thanks for sharing.
@ModelAV8RChannel
3 ай бұрын
Thanks Tony! It is 1.6m with big tires...it does fine on grass. Check out Stuarts vid from HK. He flies it off grass.
@DadsRCHangar
3 ай бұрын
This a great bird from HK, I would pre-order, but I have a Balsa version to build 😊. But then again. This would be Electric 🤔. Great video with build and fights Adam.
@ModelAV8RChannel
3 ай бұрын
Thanks Chris! Awesome bird indeed!
@n3cr0sc0pe
3 ай бұрын
Lovely review and high praise indeed.
@ModelAV8RChannel
3 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@Retset
3 ай бұрын
What a gorgeous scale model. Everything looks to have been well thought out and the oleos looked excellent on touchdown. For those of us without American sized garages and cars, can I assume it's relatively easy to take out the wing bolts, unplug wires and transport in 2 pieces? Separate removable wings with easy plug connectors are the only things I really think are missing from this.
@ModelAV8RChannel
3 ай бұрын
It is a great model for sure. Such an awesome flyer. Yep, takes about a minute to take the wing on/off.
@tonydarst8211
3 ай бұрын
Great review and flying Adam… but Heidi outdid herself with the camera work!! This video is going to sell a lot of them!
@ModelAV8RChannel
3 ай бұрын
Thanks Tony, and yes sir...Heidi was on point!
@reckemroysrc3764
3 ай бұрын
Excellent review Adam. This is a gorgeous plane 😊
@ModelAV8RChannel
3 ай бұрын
Thanks Roy! It really is...
@jcb6713
3 ай бұрын
what a great looking plane ! great vid and flight...a keeper 😎
@ModelAV8RChannel
3 ай бұрын
Thanks! Yes it is...
@ArthurRC
3 ай бұрын
Awesome review Adam, very nice job on this flight i Loved it...congrats my friend
@ModelAV8RChannel
3 ай бұрын
Thanks Arthur!
@mikeylikesrc
3 ай бұрын
She looks great! As always - great review! -mikey
@ModelAV8RChannel
3 ай бұрын
Thanks very much!
@sphinx12tt
3 ай бұрын
Incredible review as always
@ModelAV8RChannel
3 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@27niner
3 ай бұрын
Nice review Adam, thanks🙏
@ModelAV8RChannel
3 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@JeffinLowerAlabama
3 ай бұрын
Adam fantastic flying and review. Looks great and flies great HK. Amazing video Heidi. Jeff in LA USA
@ModelAV8RChannel
3 ай бұрын
Thanks Jeff! Great flyer.
@RubyS.1
3 ай бұрын
I preordered it. Now I'll watch the video.
@ModelAV8RChannel
3 ай бұрын
Lol, you can hardly tell you're excited about it...
@christhompson6606
3 ай бұрын
Great review and flights!
@ModelAV8RChannel
3 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@dandanthedandan54321
3 ай бұрын
Beautiful looking model. It is one of the best looking foam models that I've ever seen. But too much gluing, though.
@ModelAV8RChannel
3 ай бұрын
It really is a looker, and what a great flyer too! The gluing isn't that bad really. Sometimes there's going to be some modeling in model aviation...
@SlowFlyer85
3 ай бұрын
Adam awesome plane and flying great video nice job😊😊😊👍👍👍
@ModelAV8RChannel
3 ай бұрын
Thanks Frank!
@hechtspeed
3 ай бұрын
Dude thats a seriously sick model!
@ModelAV8RChannel
3 ай бұрын
It is man. Flies like a pattern plane...on rails.
@hechtspeed
3 ай бұрын
@@ModelAV8RChannel looks amazing too!
@ModelAV8RChannel
3 ай бұрын
Yes it does!
@FlankerTanker
3 ай бұрын
its on my list not here in the UK just yet - but man am I going to get one !!!! - Pre Order Placed ....😁😃😃😃❤❤❤❤ due in the UK August 2024 - just in time for my Birthday !!!! Oh and almost forgot in my excitement !! Adam - AWESOME video and flying demo... How about some grass ops for us poor chaps over in old blighty .. you know, no RUNWAY !!! ..
@ModelAV8RChannel
3 ай бұрын
Ha Ha! Awesome Martyn...you'll love it. Honestly, the grass was wet and I didn't want to get it on my pretty plane! LOL! Its a big un'...she'll do fine off grass. Check out Stuarts vid from HK...he flies it off grass.
@hassebarrefors1612
3 ай бұрын
Always enjoy your clips 👍 That light on the side may be an ice detection light, to see ice forming on the leading edge of the wing when flying at night
@ModelAV8RChannel
3 ай бұрын
Thanks man! That's an idea for sure, although I don't see it on the full scale. Looks cool either way! Lol.
@TheValleyFlyersRC
3 ай бұрын
Just pre ordered it
@ModelAV8RChannel
3 ай бұрын
Awesome airplane. Enjoy it!
@neilyakuza6595
2 ай бұрын
That plane looks like it flies on rails. A beautiful looking plane. I have been looking for a while now to see if anyone made one.
@ModelAV8RChannel
2 ай бұрын
It does...flies a lot like a pattern ship.
@dwightgoodman2116
3 ай бұрын
Love the Tucano in general. Too bad Horizon Hobby doesn't come out with a BNF (even smaller if needed) that goes together with "less effort" (reads..."no glue")...LOL. Your flying, as ALWAYS...GREAT. Thanks Adam.
@ModelAV8RChannel
3 ай бұрын
They are awesome. Thanks very much for the kind words. Really glad they did one, and honestly it really isn't all that difficult to put together.
@JDDupuy
3 ай бұрын
Early August? Nice plane no doubt!
@ModelAV8RChannel
3 ай бұрын
It is!
@Diygary
3 ай бұрын
I literally cannot wait for this to be released. Needs to come out faster.
@ModelAV8RChannel
3 ай бұрын
Awesome flying plane!
@FlankerTanker
12 күн бұрын
FINALLY - it has arrived .. Now what can I sell to make some room for it ...
@ModelAV8RChannel
12 күн бұрын
LOVELY flyer Martyn!
@hansclaes5052
Ай бұрын
Great review Adam, as always. I got back in the hobby this year after more than 10yrs. Stepping up slowly now flying with Funcub and Eflite Slow Utra Stick. I am looking for my first 6s warbird; I was doubting between FMS P47 Bonnie and Carbon Z 2m T28 Trojan. But this might be the ticket between them? Only perfect would be if the fuselage was screwed together and not glued. I know, bigger flies better, but I am paraplegic and handling large parts is difficult, especially for transport.
@ModelAV8RChannel
Ай бұрын
Thanks very much. All three fly great, but for your situation the P-47 may is the easiest to field assemble...no wires to plug up.
@davidsnyder238
3 ай бұрын
Ive been waiting to see this and hear your thoughts. Although from a transport perspective the glued wings aren't ideal in my opinion. However as a beautiful new, scale model I think it's outstanding.
@ModelAV8RChannel
3 ай бұрын
It's impressive David. Flies like a pattern ship. That is what I thought. Not sure why they didn't use carbon tubes. That said...I later noticed and thought about my other two 1.6 warbirds. You can separate the wing halves with those as they screw together, but I don't. Both the Corsair and Spitfire I leave the wings one piece to make for a quicker assembly. I was actually not pleased with having to glue the halves together until I realized that is how my other ones are, then I was like, ok what am I upset about, Lol.
@dirkcools
3 ай бұрын
Again a very nice plane and video ´ super scale plane
@ModelAV8RChannel
3 ай бұрын
Many thanks!
@CapnTomassoEduardo
3 ай бұрын
Saw on Essential RC channel where they did not have to glue the fuselage together. Maybe the pre-production version was a 2 piece fuse?
@ModelAV8RChannel
3 ай бұрын
He may not have mentioned it, but you have to glue the fuse halves together. The online manual shows that, Stuart (with HK) said it, and it has to be that way to keep the box a certain size and save on shipping costs.
@romieiv
3 ай бұрын
reminds me of the FW-190 Dora
@SteffenRC
3 ай бұрын
Holy cow thats an amazing plane.. Dang it Adam.. I gotta quit watching your videos.. You MAKE me purchase too many planes. Its all your fault.. My wife kinda hates you.. 😂. Seriously, that plane looks and flies fantastic. Perfect for MY 1.6-1.7M warbird collection... Great stuff brother..
@ModelAV8RChannel
3 ай бұрын
Ha Ha, thanks Will. I'm glad ti have it in the collection as well.
@Lithonion1
3 ай бұрын
Really like this plane but Avios and Hobby King has me staying clear. I purchased the C-130 in the Coast Guard livery when it was released. I had a mishap and broke a prop. I ordered one only to not be in stock. 18 months later I got tired of waiting for props to be back in stock and ordered a set on Ebay for 4 times what it was on Hobby King site. Maybe if this goes on sale, I will pick one up.
@ModelAV8RChannel
3 ай бұрын
HK has new owners/managers. They seem dedicated to improve things, and have owned the issues that need improving...like parts availability. Here's hoping they do!
@VTOL1973
3 ай бұрын
Wow I was looking at the Phoenix and sebart PC21 and thinking a Tucano would be cool for the last month or so and this showed up this am 🤷♂️🤷♂️ It’s a foamy but it’s cheaper I was not 100% sold on the sound but the knife edge pass cleared that lol Hopefully the wait isn’t that long on pre order Killer flying and Uber smooth landing Adam 👏👏
@ModelAV8RChannel
3 ай бұрын
That's awesome! Good timing. Thanks for the kind words!
@markhyde43
3 ай бұрын
Hey boss. I will offer an off the cuff guess as to the light up front on the nacelle cowl. Now this is just a guess based on some other full scale planes that use deicer boots on the wing leading edges that I have worked on. These may be wing leading edge inspection lights, designed to allow the pilot to inspect the wing LE for ice build up so that they can adequately control the deice boot operation. Not something that the Philippine Airforce would be concerned about, but in other parts of the world... sure.
@ModelAV8RChannel
3 ай бұрын
That could be it. Someone else suggested the same thing. I can't seem to find any photos of an actual Super Tucano that shows it though.
@lonezombieheart7808
25 күн бұрын
Thank you for the Review. Can u give us the Settings for AS3X?
@ModelAV8RChannel
25 күн бұрын
Thanks! At 9:03 in the video is our set up info page with our full set up including AS3X settings. Just FYI so you can better enjoy and navigate our channel...any "Review" episode will have chapter jumps in the description and our full set up will always be st the end of the "Model Set-Up" chapter. Happy flying!
@Kipmungin
3 ай бұрын
Ordered.
@mrvoyagerm
3 ай бұрын
I would have assumed you would have a telemetry RX in there and fly by voltage rather than timer ......or both.
@ModelAV8RChannel
3 ай бұрын
Often I do have telemetry. I'd have to change out the ESC to have that in this one with the TX we used. Even when we do have telemetry, we establish an average flight time...or timer setting because almost everyone watching a review wants to know what the flight times are. It makes it a bit easier for us to just put the battery used and timer setting on our set-up info page for easy reference.
@CraigEmmons
3 ай бұрын
Great scale flight Adam as always and great video work from Heidi!!! This might be my next war bird. Just wondering if you might know how to obtain a model that I am very interested in. The hobby shop that I frequent doesn't sell Hobby King airplanes and I thought maybe you would know a shop that has one. It's the Avios (pnf) Albatross HU-16 V2 Coast Guard Flying Boat 1620mm. I'm sure that you have many more connections than I do and would really appreciate any info or connections that you recommend! I would be glad to purchase it through your channel or would even be interested in a used one in good shape. Thank you for any suggestions that you might have.
@ModelAV8RChannel
3 ай бұрын
Hey Craig. Thanks man! Unfortunately I don't know of any source for the Albatross other than HK. I'm guessing since it is still listed on their website they will eventually get them back in stock. I'd hit the notify me button so you'll get an e mail when it is back in stock. I've never flown one, but they look like a cool airplane.
@The11thSon.
3 ай бұрын
Great vid!! Would you be able to provide the gains you used to set your AS3X for the RX?
@ModelAV8RChannel
3 ай бұрын
9:02 in the video. Just FYI on all our reviews we have a chapter on set up with a set up info page that has a detailed rundown of every aspect of the set up including gyro settings if applicable. We also put a chapter list in the description so getting to whatever part of the vid you want to is easy. Thanks for watching!
@The11thSon.
3 ай бұрын
@@ModelAV8RChannel thank you much appreciated
@tommypalmer
3 ай бұрын
Hey Adam, thanks for another great review. Question for you. How easy is it to get that wing on and off? I'm really wanting this plane but I have a sedan so I'd have to take the wing off every time I go to the field. Thanks.
@ModelAV8RChannel
3 ай бұрын
Thanks. Model assembly is at 00:39 in the video. Two multi plugs, 4 bolts. Takes less than a minute.
@tommypalmer
3 ай бұрын
@@ModelAV8RChannel Thank you. I'm sold.
@jayaustin3096
3 ай бұрын
Wow, what a plane. Kinda cool that hobby king was down for a year and a half and come back with a awesome plane like this. You know people are watching. My question is hobby king makes 3 different grades of planes. The avois lineup is the best. Then durafly. But the hobby stuff is junk. I bought the slowpoke and the ailerons fell off during flight. Lol. Just wondering your thoughts on hobby king different grades of planes. Just bought the albatros plane. Love it. I have 3 tundras. Love them. I guess you have to know what to buy. Kinda strange how some planes are awesome and others are junk. Long text but Kinda curious on your thoughts.
@ModelAV8RChannel
3 ай бұрын
It is man! So, HK has had their issues. Some bad decisions along the way. When what you need to do and what you can afford...or will afford, don't match...there's gonna be trouble. New owners and new management now. The re-opening of warehouses that were closed for quite a while as well as funding to get projects that stalled finished and start all new projects show they are willing to spend the money to do business differently. The question is how many customers will give them that chance to prove it over time? I hope they will get it together and keep it together. So far they are saying, and doing as quickly as possible...the right things. They still get hammered about issues they inherited though, which isn't really fair, but goes with the territory in situations like this. I'll do business with them and we'll see. Just FYI, "Durafly" is smaller size EPO models, and "Avios" is larger EPO models. HK brand are planes done on a budget...by the old regime. I look forward to seeing what they do in the future. So far the Tundra V3 and Super Tucano are awesome.
@jayaustin3096
3 ай бұрын
Thank you so much.
@JustPlaneChris
3 ай бұрын
Great review as usual! However, you should NEVER use loctite with a nylon-insert lock nut! You should also keep loctite away from plastic, as it will make it brittle and could fail. I would keep loctite VERY far away from that plastic prop assembly. That's why they provided lock nuts. ;)
@ModelAV8RChannel
3 ай бұрын
Thanks, but never say NEVER. Lock nuts are not all created equal, and the tiny ones we get with any model from China are not exactly what we'd call super high end. Lock nuts are typically a one use affair. After one tighten, they will not lock in the same way ever again. We'll come back to that. Loctite has been proven in tests to hold much better than a lock nut (many tests on YT, I'll link one). This is a critical, high stress area of the plane that will be spinning at high RPM's constantly...and the bolts are rather short, so the Nyloc is only engaged with a thread or two. The Loctite is engaging all the threads on the metal part of the nut/bolt. So, circling back to the one time use thing...if you're re-using a lock nut, always use Loctite. In this case, considering what it is...Loctite is a much better bond, and keeping it off of the spinner back plate is easy to do. If it degrades the Nyloc part of the nut, that is fine. You still have a better, stronger, and more reliable bond with the Loctite thats also there. Test Vid - kzitem.info/news/bejne/qKqOsJtngHSFdG0
@JustPlaneChris
3 ай бұрын
Agreed on the cheap lock nuts, and you are correct that they are a one-use item. Having experienced an exploding tail rotor assembly on a heli due to loctite damage on plastic tail blades, I’d still be super cautious of advising the use of loctite near that plastic prop assembly. I may be slightly paranoid about that now. 😂
@ModelAV8RChannel
3 ай бұрын
We have had similar experiences. I had a prop/spinner assembly on a FMS warbird fly apart in flight on me because one of the "lock nuts" holding the blades on worked loose. Same type of assembly as this. That is why I use Loctite anyway. I haven't had an issue since. You certainly have a point in that I should explain the technique in the video better to make sure people keep the Loctite clear of the spinner back plate. One good way to do this is to actually put the Loctite inside the threads of the nut rather than on the bolt. This works the excess out through the top of the bolt/nut rather than down towards the back plate. Wipe the excess away, good to go. The nyloc will degrade yes, but it won't matter, and it will hold better in the end.
@JustPlaneChris
3 ай бұрын
@@ModelAV8RChannel Yessir, we all tend to learn from our mishaps! Good technique on applying the loctite to the "hole" rather than the bolt. I do that for many fasteners on my helicopters since it also keeps you from applying too much loctite. Anyway, thanks for the discussion and also curse you for making me want that Tucano! 😛
@midmichmicrotech
3 ай бұрын
You NEVER use locktite on nylon insert locknuts. The locktite will react with the nylon and render it useless .
@ModelAV8RChannel
3 ай бұрын
Never say NEVER. Lock nuts are not all created equal, and the tiny ones we get with any model from China are not exactly what we'd call super high end. Lock nuts are typically a one use affair. After one tighten, they will not lock in the same way ever again. We'll come back to that. Loctite has been proven in tests to hold much better than a lock nut (many tests on YT, I'll link one). This is a critical, high stress area of the plane that will be spinning at high RPM's constantly...and the bolts are rather short, so the Nyloc is only engaged with a thread or two. The Loctite is engaging all the threads on the metal part of the nut/bolt. So, circling back to the one time use thing...if you're re-using a lock nut, always use Loctite. In this case, considering what it is...Loctite is a much better bond, and keeping it off of the spinner back plate is easy to do. If it degrades the Nyloc part of the nut, so what. You still have a better, stronger, and more reliable bond with the Loctite thats also there. Test Vid - kzitem.info/news/bejne/qKqOsJtngHSFdG0
@sewerfly619
3 ай бұрын
Looks like a great model but I don't think you're supposed to use locktite on nylon nuts.
@ModelAV8RChannel
3 ай бұрын
Lock nuts are not all created equal, and the tiny ones we get with any model from China are not exactly what we'd call super high end. Lock nuts are typically a one use affair. After one tighten, they will not lock in the same way ever again. We'll come back to that. Loctite has been proven in tests to hold much better than a lock nut (many tests on YT, I'll link one). This is a critical, high stress area of the plane that will be spinning at high RPM's constantly...and the bolts are rather short, so the Nyloc is only engaged with a thread or two. The Loctite is engaging all the threads on the metal part of the nut/bolt. So, circling back to the one time use thing...if you're re-using a lock nut, always use Loctite. In this case, considering what it is...Loctite is a much better bond, and keeping it off of the spinner back plate is easy to do. If it degrades the Nyloc part of the nut, not an issue. You still have a better, stronger, and more reliable bond with the Loctite than you would with the lock nut alone. Test Vid - kzitem.info/news/bejne/qKqOsJtngHSFdG0
@LoveRC
3 ай бұрын
How hard is it to take the wing on and off for transport?
@ModelAV8RChannel
3 ай бұрын
4 bolts, 2 multi plugs. Pretty simple. Takes about a minute.
@LoveRC
3 ай бұрын
@@ModelAV8RChannel thanks! That helps my decision. This is a sharp looking plane that flys well too.
@n3cr0sc0pe
3 ай бұрын
Hi, can you just confirm that we have to glue the wing halves, making a single 1.6m wing length?
@ModelAV8RChannel
3 ай бұрын
Yes. Did you watch the whole video? We cover that. Just sayin', Lol.
@n3cr0sc0pe
3 ай бұрын
@@ModelAV8RChannel I did watch it all, I just really hoped I misunderstood. That seems a massive oversight IMO.
@Bellairvideo
3 ай бұрын
Oh Adam… what an aircraft eh. Loved the assembly stills & Heidi even made a brief appearance! Great detailed cockpit , oh and excellent flying mate. Well done team.👏👏👏
@ModelAV8RChannel
3 ай бұрын
I think with the small aluminum brace that is the best way to make sure it is strong. I would have preferred carbon wing tubes myself, so I get what you mean. I have to say though, its so good otherwise. Also, I have two other 1.6m warbirds and while the wing halves can be separated, I find I leave them one piece to make field assembly faster.
@pandapatanmedicalandrehabi3234
3 ай бұрын
Just wondering what the significance was why the rudder bears the Philippine flag on it. Is it because of commemoration of the Philippines’ independence day celebration?
@ModelAV8RChannel
3 ай бұрын
It says Philippine Air Force right on it...often military planes bear the flag of whatever country they serve.
@pandapatanmedicalandrehabi3234
3 ай бұрын
@@ModelAV8RChannel yes, I noticed that. Just curious why the manufacturer chose the Phil Air Force though. Great video. Very detailed review. Thanks.
@ModelAV8RChannel
3 ай бұрын
I think because it was one of the cooler looking scale schemes with the sharks mouth on the front. The US Air Force version is just plain grey.
@jetman899
Ай бұрын
Can I use epoxy on EPO foam?
@ModelAV8RChannel
Ай бұрын
Yes.
@cachavolador
3 ай бұрын
One piece wing... mmm.... not agree. c´mon avios design a two half wing V2 model
@jamesdash1906
3 ай бұрын
Looks cool but I don't know about $500 cool !!!!!! Way outta my price range
@ModelAV8RChannel
3 ай бұрын
It is cool! Yep, it isn't cheap, but it isn't cheap...and it is a really good size plane. 1.5 and 1.6 warbirds range from about $430 to about $550, so this is in the range.
@andre-dx4yw
2 ай бұрын
really like this plane but foam gets rashed up so easy i cant justify it.
@ModelAV8RChannel
2 ай бұрын
Check this out... kzitem.info/news/bejne/oq-a1KyVrpF8dHo
@andre-dx4yw
2 ай бұрын
@@ModelAV8RChannel interesting video thanks, couldnt find anything to disagree with there, cant say im as bad as the hill billy but i will admit to being careless in transportation. cheers
@ModelAV8RChannel
2 ай бұрын
Ha Ha, the Bubba part was fun to shoot...
@voivode2591
2 ай бұрын
I Polycrylic all my foamies. Add a small amount tape where the wing tip would strike the ground if it goes up on one wheel. I did my PC21 that way. It has lasted very well. Better than the first one I just flew. The weight increase wasn’t noticeable.
@dragonsknights
3 ай бұрын
For 499$ that bird deserves better detailed pilots...
@ModelAV8RChannel
3 ай бұрын
They gotta leave some modeling for the modelers...lol.
@M4rkmcc21
3 ай бұрын
I've seen worse on more expensive higher end branded planes..
@ModelAV8RChannel
3 ай бұрын
Yep, there aren't many good pilot figures out there, and when you price a really good one you see why....
@dragonsknights
3 ай бұрын
@@M4rkmcc21 yep, the difference in any plane is made by the pilots ;)
@neomatrix3612
3 ай бұрын
Lol in typical HobbyKing fashion all parts are out of stock. Don't support HobbyKing.. Buy from someone who won't con you into buying a plane you can't get spares for.
@ModelAV8RChannel
3 ай бұрын
Lol, quite the uninformed comment. Its a pre-order plane that hasn't been released yet. The parts will be in the warehouses when the planes are.
@neomatrix3612
3 ай бұрын
@@ModelAV8RChannel I stand corrected then but you know damn well that very soon they will have no stock for parts.
@ModelAV8RChannel
3 ай бұрын
Actually I don't know that, and neither do you. We both know they have had issues with more than just parts availability in the past, true story there. However, ownership of the company has changed hands now, and they have new management in place. They knew exactly what they were getting into when they bought it, and the new manager owned the issues they had in the past, and seems dedicated to change those. There is an interview with him on the RC Groups YT channel if you want to check it out. I know where you're coming from dude, I get it. For a few years there it was looking very bad for them. They were closing warehouses, weren't releasing anything new, and didn't have parts for anything. With the new ownership and funding they have re-opened those warehouses, funded several projects that stalled out and are getting them to completion (like this one), and are responding to the issues instead of being radio silent. Those are all great signs. When it comes to parts for older stuff, that may take more time. There are only so many assembly lines in the factory, and tooling for one plane or the next takes a bit. They can't just snap their fingers and have parts produced for every airplane on the website by the end of the month. I want to see how far ahead they planned with these new projects...see how many parts they have produced along with the planes and how long they last. One thing for sure, if they change but our attitude towards them doesn't, nothing they do will matter. With that in mind, I support them, hope the best for them. I will buy from them and see what happens with the new regime instead of trying to further hurt any chance they have of turning things around by crapping on them in every media outlet I can. You may want to consider doing the same. If it turns out they don't deliver so be it, but if they do...we have another good option that produces planes other companies won't in a lot if cases. I like that.
@neomatrix3612
3 ай бұрын
@@ModelAV8RChannel Thanks for the detailed comment. I didn't know about the new ownership.. I had very bad experiences with them in the past hence my comment. If it's under new ownership I wish them well and hope they can deliver.
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