RC OV 10 FPV and bomb drops

My Freewing OV-10 Bronco with new Digital FPV system and 4 station bomb drop capability.
links:
ov10 parts: www.thingiverse.com/thing:649... (now includes gimbal)
snakeyes and MK82: (from my Freewing a-10 almost ready for bombing sorties too!) www.thingiverse.com/thing:646...

[@viduraherath4008]

The thumbnail looked so realistic that i thought it was gonna be leaked war footage lol

[@mikecarter4084]

Same hahaha

[@Yogasefski]

I was looking for the LiveLeak logo until he called us modelers.

[@karelpgbr]

Me too lol

[@duck_rifle5879]

Y’all are behind the times. War footage isn’t leaked anymore, its just out there.

[@TheMidwesternViking]

ngl same and in crisp view to then yeah...but still worth the watch and sub

[@charlesblithfield6182]

This is some of the best footage from cameras onboard an RC plane that I've ever seen. The in cockpit pan tilt views are amazing. The quality of the cockpit finishing is great and adds to the realism. It seems like a limiting factor for cockpit realism is the quality and clarity of the glass and the junction of where and how the glass is framed and mounted. Everything else like dials look so real.

[@tomhuntFPV]

Thanks! Yes, and this is one of the better canopies I have put an fpv under. Some of the poorer plastic canopies I can improve with a floor shine type coating.

[@hinz1]

Needs the necessary Paint it Black soundtrack

[@N4CR5]

Damn those snake eyes are consistent. Right next to each other.

[@zimmzero]

Straight Up!

[@nunessilva2162]

All we're missing is the KABOOM... Amazing footage, amazing model

[@connormclernon26]

There was supposed to be an Earth-shattering kaboom

[@TheGryxter]

Outstanding!!! Most aviation fans are all about the F-18's, F-16's, etc. Not many are interested in the ugly ducks like the OV-10 Bronco, OV-1 Mohawk, etc. But to me, the OV-10 was a beautiful plane built to do what it did based on need, not speed. The A-10 is another example. One bad-ass plane that the guys on the ground are thankful for.

[@tomhuntFPV]

Thanks, in case you missed it, I have a 1/10th scale a-10 almost ready to fly that will drop mk81, mk82, mk84 and snakeyes. Video soon if the weather here cooperates.

[@coser293]

I agree with you on wanting the oddballs. I have always had a love for the O-2 Skymaster since my uncle had a civilian skymaster he flew in the 90s. Not sure if anyone makes a decent RC of it or not but I think they're just neat

[@tomhuntFPV]

@@coser293 there was a sky master ARF quite some years ago, but I have not seen one recently

[@SpicySteve-tz2so]

I made replacement cockpit crew windows using stretched acrylic for this aircraft in the early 90's in Michigan. Excited to see an RC version of this plane. Great job!

[@writerrhino166]

I love the new cockpit view, especially looking over at those spinning props--just like being there! The Snake Eyes were awesome.

[@jamoccasin]

That digital fpv system looks so awesome

[@Jennifer-K5LA]

As a little girl I got to go on a CAX (Combined Arms Exercise) training mission with my Dad out at 29 palms. I got to ride in a Bronco that was doing a mock recon team insertion. The images from your cockpit were so realistic that I could almost feel the sensations from that ride so long ago!!! Thanks for sharing this.

[@tomhuntFPV]

I'm glad I could bring back such good memories! Thanks

[@austinlangley4539]

Sweet man love your videos and im printing out for mk-82 bombs thanks so much for sharing the files

[@tomhuntFPV]

Thanks. forgot some lnks so I put them in the description

[@zimmzero]

The Mk.82 Snakeyes made this rig next level!

[@physicns]

Your flying buddy Rick is a brave man!

[@svpatl]

The thumbnail made this look so realistic...at least I thought it was anyway. Those model bombs are just fantastic!!!! Go Bronco!!

[@Gentleman_Jester]

Big bombs. No booms. Really nice work on the cockpit. That’s awesome you can turn the pilots head to look around. That must be really cool to fly it like that.

[@patrickrabion9473]

Pretty darn amazing!! Love the cockpit view and the bombs impaling the ground.👍👍

[@JDDupuy]

Enjoyed it. I love flying FPV. Your bomb drop brings a totally new game! Thank you!

[@tomhuntFPV]

You're very welcome. Flying fpv is great, but I love the added dimension of bomb dropping!

[@brianfoster7064]

OV-10s were still in use in Korea flown from Camp Humphreys when I was there mid 90s. I'm very familiar with the ordnance as I was an Aviation Ordnanceman in the Navy and I assembled Mk-80 series bombs in many configurations including those shown. That made watching this all that much more enjoyable.

[@williamlane2126]

Very cool. Your designs and execution is remarkable. Many years ago I read your build article for the Vertigo in Model Aircraft News, might still have the issue. It took me a while to figure out the motor control circuit for the nacelle tilt/jackscrew ( didn't have the plan ) That brilliant little circuit has been so handy in many projects, thank you Sir.

[@tomhuntFPV]

Thanks, I have often wanted to revisit the vertigo as an electric but since there are so many other ways to do electric VTOL I really haven't been that motivated

[@we4selradio591]

Impressive. my critical nature has to search hard for anything that might be considered a flaw, then it's only related to ordinance, and then it's impractical on the scale: slower opening of the drag fins to prevent impact with the aircraft or other ordinance. Excellent work.

[@cillersbadass7590]

THAT IS MY DREAM, just add a gibal Ifra-red camera, that would been everthing I could thing off. I love it. THX for showing

[@AjeebMan]

That is the most impressive cockpit fpv shot ive seen so far. Reaaaaallllyyyy awesome job!

[@DLCoates1]

Love these realistic setups. Add some cap loaders or blank heads under the nose cone. If done correctly, you can add a tiny extra bit of front end weight to the armaments, as well as create a nice “bang” on impact.

[@billrich9722]

My heart is not made of stone. This is freaking cool.

[@demonman1234]

Ngl those are some pretty cool bombs, looks pretty much exactly like the real-life counterparts (Especially the snake-eyes)

[@rydereckhardt7972]

That was all really well done! The model is impressive as well. Thank you for sharing!

[@dws26072]

This video was brilliant! Very cool. Thanks for sharing. The bombs....awesomeness.

[@hobsonbeeman7529]

You did an awesome job with everything, very realistic and FPV gives the camera a real pilots view

[@alexsakon]

Snake eye drop is amazing. It looks totally realistic

[@MotionRC]

Great Work Tom! Love the angles

[@davkenrem]

Love watching Snake Eyes fall. In cockpit view is awesome, that would work great for dogfighting.

[@Horus2Osiris]

Extremely realistic, nice upgrades there with the digital fpv!

[@arapahoetactical7749]

I'm not a modeler but I was a Load Toad on A-10A's back in late 1970's and I had a thing for the OV-10 since I was a kid. As a loader, I learned to load and wire both low drag and Snake Eye bombs and later the newer high drags with the Ballute inflatable Retarded Bomb system. I was really amazed at how well your Snake Eyes worked, especially on such a small scale. When we loaded the real ones, we would use a longer length of arming wire to prevent the fins from opening until they were nearly 3' away from the air craft. If they opened too soon it would damage the air frame. The pilots would also use the "Ripple" feature when dropping multiple bombs to prevent the tail fins from hitting each other by inducing a short 1/4 second delay from one release to the next. I'd really love to see you wire up some rockets. Most OV-10 used by the Air Force were FAC, (Forward Air Controllers) and they rarely if ever carried MK 82s. The primary load out was a mix of HE and WP 2.75" Rockets in the LAU-32 or LAU-68 rocket pods. We only used the LAU-32, 7 tube launchers on the A-10s but during the VN war, the OV-10 carried both. They used WP to mark targets for the fighters and HE if they were doing their own fighting. A good friend I'd met after my AF days, Gary Ferentchak was an Air Force FAC pilot on his second tour and flew OV-10s. He was even written up in the book, "The Rescue of BAT-21" by Darrel Whitcomb. It's a great book that tells the REAL story of BAT-21.

[@tomhuntFPV]

Thank you for the great info however as recreational model pilots in the United States we are not allowed to launch pyrotechnics. Everything we do has to be inert.

[@matthewschoen9827]

Incredible detail on the model inside and out

[@MagnusUS1776]

The mk82 with the snakeyes kicking out are too cool!

[@CWO3-uscg]

That IS the coolest RC video I’ve EVER seen! Great job.

[@JB_Hobbies]

That is seriously awesome. If I ever really get back into RC, I am going FPV for sure.

[@RepublikaEBananeve]

the bronco is amazing and my favorite propeller aircraft

[@emanuelusa63]

that is some great video shots from inside the cockpit!! and underneath!!

[@incubus_the_man]

"Boys never actually grow up. Their toys just get bigger and more expensive". I would have exploded if I had this as a kid.

[@eligebrown8998]

Thats a rocking little plane. Love it

[@hyzero6569]

This is a triumph!

[@zilfondel]

This was like my dream as a kid

[@blairframpton9196]

Great work mate. Looked really cool.

[@davidalsbury5980]

Very cool. Looks like a lot of fun

[@warbuzzard7167]

BTW brilliant flying!

[@unionsquaregrassman]

Nice try, but that farm seems undamaged.

[@tomhuntFPV]

No ground hogs were harmed in the making of this film!😊

[@Gentleman_Jester]

🤣😂

[@hkguitar1984]

Pretty freaking cool Thank You for sharing this with us. 👍😉

[@gtilson]

Great video, this footage was awesome!! Great work!!👍

[@Revivethefallen]

Looks like some Vietnam war footage I've never seen! Coolest model ever and those bombs are crazy sick!

[@andrewhofmann5453]

Wow, they stick in the ground like Jarts.

[@AlexJacksonSmith]

That is very impressive... super realistic. You need to work for a company that does film models, but I guess they think digital is better, but I think this is better... digital feels fake; this feels real...

[@karelpgbr]

2:28 Wow! That footage of the prop was so cool! It makes it seem like a grainy recording by an actual pilot lol

[@danielhayes7880]

Your rc building skills and flying are amazing 👏

[@tomhuntFPV]

Thx, I have been rc modeling for over 50 years!

[@EderNucci]

Just...just amazing.

[@BlackMasterRoshi]

watching in slow-mo for extra immersion

[@francisconti9085]

WOW! GREAT JOB! I gotta get to work on my A-10!😂

[@tomhuntFPV]

My freewing 80mm a10 should be flown soon

[@yumagawlers]

Amazing detail!!!

[@Batchelli]

That looks so cool, thanks for sharing!

[@solidlift]

Man! This is great footage! One of.my favorite aircraft...this is the kinf.of FPV I'd want!

[@tpatcher63]

Awesome video! Incredible realistic job 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@wcresponder]

Very impressive.

[@TacCapi_83]

Fantastic work!

[@hefeibao]

Stunning work, thank you for sharing :)

[@cuddzilla]

Amazing! Great rig!

[@dennyliegerot4021]

Great footage...Nice upgrades.

[@Inski584]

Good job algorithm,enjoyed every second.

[@lcbv]

Awesome!!!! Excellent job!

[@Bryan-cs9to]

That looks like some serious fun

[@cremet63]

Great video! Can’t wait to see more guys!

[@tomhuntFPV]

Thx, Next will be powder filled bombs to simulate explosions!

[@cremet63]

@@tomhuntFPV amazing idea! Be safe gentlemen!

[@SaRkAsMuSoNe-]

You know, the price of this makes me sad. I would love to do this for a hobby but I just can’t afford it. Lovely to hear your enthusiasm though, thank you

[@HeaanLasai]

Absolutely amazing! Suddenly I'm trying to think of miniatyrisable delay mechanisms for the air brakes.

[@gregking7926]

Loved the Snake eyes!!

[@user-rx8qq8sk9ydv1ce5ib]

Awesome man. Please make a video on your equipment , how you install them on the aircraft, the connections , how to install dji goggles and the air unit and get them connected to a head tracker, from where to buy head tracker , how the connections are done to the receiver , could a spectrum tx and rx be used or should one use the dji transmitter .. etc ,, many questions! Thanks

[@luigigunner]

Bro, that was BADASS!!!!!!!!!!

[@papapsadventures6119]

Absolutely awesome!!

[@73FPV]

I Love the ov10. Such a great plane. I fly fpv and what you are doing is so badass.

[@tomhuntFPV]

thanks, I fly FPV more than half the time.

[@FlightPattern177]

Absolutely love the cockpit view with pan and tilt. I wonder if you could use DJI’s goggles Integra and be able to turn your head to turn the camera.

[@AwosAtis]

That was just awesome!

[@daniel_f4050]

Wow. Pure genius. If I may suggest however that you put the Snake Eyes on the outboard stations. It will reduce the chances of the petals interfering with each other on separation. Those bombs are too beautiful to risk damaging.* *Not a sentence I ever expected to write.

[@tomhuntFPV]

Thanks I may do that, though I am not worried so much about them getting damaged on the release as I am when they hit the ground! a lot more energy is absorbed in the sudden stop!

[@roryglobalactivites4054]

Very cool from here in England

[@Realm109]

Nice Job!!

[@venturefanatic9262]

Damn good video quality.

[@billh308]

Haven't spoken to you in years, nice to see you are still around.

[@tomhuntFPV]

Ya, thanks, still this side of the grass! Hopefully for many years to come!

[@garycalliham6643]

I didnt realize the bombs stick in the ground! That is awesome! I could really get in to Rc ov-10 bronco fpv Lawn darts! Makes me want to build a AC-10 Warthog version and play Rc bomb darts haha.

[@tomhuntFPV]

Stay tuned! I just flew my brand new freewing a10 today with snakeyes and triple ejection rack mk81s!

[@va3xj]

Outstanding sir! 👍🏻

[@eqrc7587]

That’s Freaking Awesome Tom !!!!👍🏻✌🏻🖖🏻😃

[@tomhuntFPV]

Thx, I love this kind of stuff. Wait until you see my freewing A10!

[@xiaotianwang847]

Very good job!

[@strizhi6717]

Absolutely amazing!!!

[@realitygaming4088]

That camo was 10/10😅

[@toddc2788]

Wow! Absolutely incredible

[@tylernorha]

SNAKE’N NAPE BABY!!!

[@jlo7770]

I gotta say ive always thought rc planes and such... kinda nerdy, but the fpv set up is really cool having that vs the ole controller/looking around in the sky seems way cooler and more realistic that you dont quite get from a drone.

[@spladam3845]

Super cool dude.

[@Syphronix]

Truly incredible

[@ImpendingJoker]

Where's the KABOOM!? There's supposed to be an Earth shattering KABOOM!!

[@Jason-ke2nj]

Fantastic 👌 👌

[@stefanodistefano2459]

this is genius.

[@robhutchins2721]

I used to load snakeeyes on A-10s.

[@spokekiller]

bloody brilliant!

[@jasonkelley2827]

LOVE IT!