@@shelleibach20 you know I’ve had this jet two years and only for the first time earlier this year did I take the tanks off!! It’s a completely different beast, much quicker and less ‘draggy’ turns better and overall flys better without them. I do miss the look of them though.

@@DarrenRC76 Ya I like the look too.....I only have 5 flights on mine without tanks and wanted to give it a shot with them on. Just going to have to remember to keep my speed up and then decide if its worth giving up the look.....tks for the info

I’ve never flown it with out them. I prefer the look of it with the tanks. Also with the narrow gear stance it helps avoid wing scrapes too.

It makes the suspension softer, which is better for rough ground

@@DarrenRC76 so just remove the rubber correct ?? thank

@@adamdegioanni2135 on this model yes.

@@DarrenRC76 thank ! regards adam

I have an NX8 as well and it would work. I use my Jeti radio on this one though

I’ve not flown it since this video!! Work and bad weather has stopped play. Hopefully we’ll get some more flights on the F86 soon.

Hi. The build was easy and was straightforward. Yes I definitely think it was worth it. It’s a lovely flyer with great presence because of its size. People get hung up because it’s foam or expensive for foam. If this was balsa it would be about the same cost but empty of components. If this was composite it would be double the cost or more and still empty!! My black horse eurofighter was £800 empty and has taken hours and hours to build and many more ££ to finish with a reasonable but not expensive setup. The HSD F86 was built in less than an hour and flight ready. It has a decent 120mm edf and HV servos throughout.

@@DarrenRC76 Thanks so much for your feedback. This will help in my decision. 👍

@@DarrenRC76 Well said I am looking at one and the maths makes sense Great flying !

I did share that on Facebook, it’s on the HSD page. Not the best footage as filmed from a phone. Flight 2 is here on KZbin

I used 6000 admirals for the maiden with the RX packs in between them. The main packs sat against the tray for the MFC and the RX packs only just overlapping the main batteries

@@DarrenRC76 how does that look close? It kinda CG’s plane is very heavy kzbin.info-U8h1V4u9eQ?feature=share

@@octane2099 that’s about right. I’m going to slowly start moving mine back for the next flights.

@@DarrenRC76 thank you very much

It flies lighter than the HSD F16 and I would definitely say the gear is stronger and more suitable for rough terrain than the F16. I like them both for different reason but if I had to pick only one I’d go for the F86

@@DarrenRC76 thank you for the response I was on the fence about this one due to my f-16 experience. Hopefully I’ll be buying one next weekend thanks again

I'm afraid to say the nose gear mounting is pitifully weak. The nose gear is simply glued into a small shallow 45x100mm pocket in the 30mm of foam to the lower duct wall, no hard point at all. Good news is it very easy to make a mounting plate but why HSD omitted making one in the first place is a mystery.

@@JRJetMan I just purchased one Friday I will see Wednesday. The good thing is the front landing gear and the front of the plane comes as one piece so we might me able to just buy that part if the gear fails.

I agree, the more the merrier.

The AUW is the abbreviation for All Up Weight.

@@shelbyseelbach9568 I know. I asking the wt of the plane

@@siang076 I know. I was having a little fun with it.

I hear you and it’s a real shame they didn’t do it. It is quite marginal though and for me I don’t notice it much. It was flown yesterday and flew very well so I’m hoping to get out again today with my camera lady.

@@DarrenRC76 I think it is one of those things that once you see it you always see it, I actually have one of their Me-262s on order and whilst it also has some scale “deviance” I am hoping I will be able to over look them :-) I am sure you will love the F-86, it is one of the most beautiful jets ever built, IMHO only bettered by the Hunter.

In 2015 the Royal Air Force paid tribute to the Battle of Britain. The demonstration Eurofighter was painted in the brown and green camouflage paint like the Hurricanes that fought in the day. This is a replica of that.

I know they did as I have one of my own that I have airbrushed to replicate the scheme, I'm. Just saying that the colours are the wrong shade as in green and brown

@@crofty_flyer I’m not really bothered, I’m glad you’ve taken the time out of your day to tell me though 🤣

Thank you!! I’m really looking forward to it. Good luck with yours too, let me know how you get on 👍🏻

Thanks whirlybird! My only concern is the CG, Upon measuring the CG, the CG sticker underneath the wing is approximately 25mm further back than the recommended 300/305mm, That's me chicken out on the first UK maiden 🤯

@@ransrangermaidened mine today with a CG of 305mm and it flew very well. Footage on Facebook HSD owners group.

There should be a three into one ‘Y’ connector. All three gear servos go into channel 5 to operate the retractable undercarriage. I’m guessing you’re new to RC planes otherwise you’d know this. I would not recommend you to fly this if it’s your first RC plane.

@@DarrenRC76 Haha yes you're right and my friend who is experienced rc pilot said same thing so this plane is going to be shelved for a long time till I've practiced plenty with my trainer. Thanks for the the advice, I'll look for this Y connector.

Jayrer mars, wise choice 😁 it’s a great flying plane but I’d definitely recommend a lot of practice on trainers then low wing planes before moving to EDFs 👍🏻

@@DarrenRC76 Hi, can I please ask how you store your lipo batteries? I understand they need to be put into a storage charge but then do you place yours in a box like an ammo box? Thanks in advance.

@@jayrermars8493, yep storage voltage of around 3.8v per cell. An ammo box is really good but tins are also ok. You need to keep them at a pretty stable temperature so not in a hot shed in summer or a freezing cold garage in winter. Keep and eye on the ones you don't use for a while, say over a few months. Buy a decent balance charger, one that measures Resistance through the packs and cells are good. For charging batteries like the ones needed for the Hawk you'll need something that can deliver some decent amps/watts otherwise it'll take you ages to charge bigger 6s packs (over an hour for some smaller chargers). I use an upright charger from Graupner which can charge two 6s packs at 10a (2c on a 5000mah) and a 600w 40a power supply. I can charge two 6s Batteries in around 20-25 minutes.

Hi Todd, Thans for the nice comments. You know me as Porkster on RCG. Did you ever get to find a decent flying site for something this sized?

@@DarrenRC76 Sort of...I learned of some AMA fields with all the room I desire but they are a good 2 hour drive...However with the new version/power setup I think I will have far more confidence flying it in the usual place. My biggest fear was always that I felt I had to have her almost pegged just to fly steady. Needed a better thrust to weight ratio which I hear this new version finally offers.

I’m not sure. Maybe 6kgs

There are two 6s 5300 mah batteries from optipower approximately 850g each plus a 2s 3500 mah battery. Not sure of the weight of that one. HTH

thanks, The gyro was completely removed.

Alocci Maurizio. Thank you. 160-165. Gear down. I have a little elevator down when the gear is down (open) the CG moves a lot when the gear moves so a little elevator mix keeps everything good. All stock.

@@DarrenRC76 Thanks a lot my friend. Your information is very important. Thank you.

stevecharrison. The upgraded struts weren’t that great. The best mod was to turn them 180* Have a look at the thread on Hobbysquawk

stevecharrison. If I was going to change it I’d get a jetfan 110. I didn’t like the hsd gyro. It does now have a jeti assist in it. The hsd electronics can be temperament and the elevator to throttle mix is awful

stevecharrison. No, no gyro at all, most of the HSD control boxes have been bypassed with the exception of the gear control.

stevecharrison, thanks. It’s quite far forward at about 165, 170