Full scale F-86 rebuild thread

dangerboy · 01-03-2008, 11:02 PM

Hey guys, I thought that since Flying Giants has had so many great build threads on here, that maybe a full scale one might be in order. I have the honor and privilege of working on, and FLYING some pretty cool stuff, and I thought you might like to follow along as we restore a F-86 back to it's original glory (who am I kidding...it's gonna be way better than original!!).

A little background might be in order.

Up here in Montana, we just sort of do things our own way, despite what other's opinions are. Case in point. A very good friend of mine, a farmer, owns 6 fighter jets, all of them airworthy. They are: a CT-133 (Canuck version of the T-33), a Mark VI Sabre (Canuck version of the F-86), and 4 F-100F Super Sabres. Really. Currently we are flying the T-33 (I'm actually an authorized instructor on it) and are just finishing up our training in the F-86. The F-100's are next...just as soon as we each sell a kidney. At 1000 gals/hr of Jet-A, they are expensive toys!

Anyway, we are currently starting to refurbish the F-86, getting it ready for the airshow season. Here are some pics of it, the way it looks now:

And just for kicks, here are some pics of the T-bird (T-33) and the F-100's:

This one is me taking my dad for a ride on his birthday.

Big Sky Warbirds...

More to come...

pitviper51 · 01-03-2008, 11:09 PM

"Up here in Montana, we just sort of do things our own way, despite what other's opinions are"

im moving to Montana...... yall have to much fun!! great projects to. good to see someones out there still working on the old fighters.
mike

dangerboy · 01-03-2008, 11:19 PM

Here's what we are doing. The paint is coming off the -86 as we speak, in fact, here some pics of it.

Right side wing and drop tank.

One happy stripper...

Left side wing and drop tank

Left wing tip. Notice the red? This plane was once slated to be used as a drone for target practice. I, for one, am glad she made it!

Top of the L. drop tank is almost done...I should have the whole thing finished tomorrow.

Left flap is done...the top is, anyway.

One of the gear doors...in a few weeks the whole ship will look like this.

Our plan right now is to get all the paint off and see what kind of condition the metal is in. If it's as good as all indications seem to be, the plane will be polished w/ a military scheme. It's gonna be...let's see, what's the FG term for it? Oh yeah...BAD ASS!!!

sweetpea · 01-03-2008, 11:24 PM

I want a flight!

dangerboy · 01-03-2008, 11:32 PM

I thought, while I'm sitting here, I might as well upload some T-33 pics.

Yours truly getting ready to take my checkride in the T-bird. That guy in back? A TRUE badass...Mr. Rick Millson, from Seattle WA. The youngest Blue Angel (then and since) ever, this is a guy that has truly Been There and Done That...and he has the T-shirt. Credentials? How's this...the FAA has given him blanket authorization to administer checkrides in ANY former military aircraft. That's saying something.

Yeah, they all have 'em, and yeah, they are all operational. I get a kick out of briefing fuel buyers, er...uh, passengers on how the ejection seat and the parachutes work. The look on their face is pretty priceless.

She's a little sick right now. Lost the fuselage fuel tank boost pump a couple of months ago...STILL waiting on parts to overhaul it!

The POS that gave out...and that we are having a heck of a time finding parts for. The American pump can be found in spades, but it's a single entry type. The Canuck version is a double entry pump, so that it can keep fuel going to the engine in a negative G maneuver.

Inside shot of the fuselage tank. A tank rat had to climb down in there to get the pump out.

The fun seat.

The almost-as-fun seat

dangerboy · 01-03-2008, 11:38 PM

Oh yeah, I promised some F-100 pics. Here you go:

The business end...where dollars turn into noise, and lots of it. All four of them have the F-102 2-stage afterburners on 'em, instead of the single stage -100 burner. More reliable.

sweetpea · 01-03-2008, 11:45 PM

I sooooo want a F-100 ride!

**Cracky** · 01-03-2008, 11:50 PM

Holy smokes........

dangerboy · 01-04-2008, 12:28 AM

	Quote: Originally Posted by sweetpea
	I sooooo want a F-100 ride!

Bring your credit card(s)....

ferocious frankie · 01-04-2008, 12:48 AM

Awesome!

sweetpea · 01-04-2008, 01:33 AM

I'll let someone else pay for the ride.

I'd just like to add that airframe to those that I've flown in.

002resize.jpg

50%plane · 01-04-2008, 04:08 AM

Dang! This is going to be sick! Thanks for sharing this with us!

01-03-2008, 11:02 PM	#1 (permalink)
dangerboy Prop Bender Extraordinaire Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Stone's throw from Bozeman, Montana Posts: 81	Full scale F-86 rebuild thread Hey guys, I thought that since Flying Giants has had so many great build threads on here, that maybe a full scale one might be in order. I have the honor and privilege of working on, and FLYING some pretty cool stuff, and I thought you might like to follow along as we restore a F-86 back to it's original glory (who am I kidding...it's gonna be way better than original!!). A little background might be in order. Up here in Montana, we just sort of do things our own way, despite what other's opinions are. Case in point. A very good friend of mine, a farmer, owns 6 fighter jets, all of them airworthy. They are: a CT-133 (Canuck version of the T-33), a Mark VI Sabre (Canuck version of the F-86), and 4 F-100F Super Sabres. Really. Currently we are flying the T-33 (I'm actually an authorized instructor on it) and are just finishing up our training in the F-86. The F-100's are next...just as soon as we each sell a kidney. At 1000 gals/hr of Jet-A, they are expensive toys! Anyway, we are currently starting to refurbish the F-86, getting it ready for the airshow season. Here are some pics of it, the way it looks now: And just for kicks, here are some pics of the T-bird (T-33) and the F-100's: This one is me taking my dad for a ride on his birthday. Big Sky Warbirds... More to come... __________________ I want to die like my grandfather did...peacefully in his sleep. Not screaming in terror like his passengers.

01-03-2008, 11:09 PM	#2 (permalink)
pitviper51 Busted.... DOH!!!! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Kentucky Age: 23 Posts: 5,088 Blog Entries: 2 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 3	Re: Full scale F-86 rebuild thread "Up here in Montana, we just sort of do things our own way, despite what other's opinions are" im moving to Montana...... yall have to much fun!! great projects to. good to see someones out there still working on the old fighters. mike __________________ www.hcrcm.org (my flying club......) http://www.outdoorventuresschwinn.com/ WORK Why fly Heli's when airplanes hover just as good!

01-03-2008, 11:19 PM	#3 (permalink)
dangerboy Prop Bender Extraordinaire Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Stone's throw from Bozeman, Montana Posts: 81	Re: Full scale F-86 rebuild thread Here's what we are doing. The paint is coming off the -86 as we speak, in fact, here some pics of it. Right side wing and drop tank. One happy stripper... Left side wing and drop tank Left wing tip. Notice the red? This plane was once slated to be used as a drone for target practice. I, for one, am glad she made it! Top of the L. drop tank is almost done...I should have the whole thing finished tomorrow. Left flap is done...the top is, anyway. One of the gear doors...in a few weeks the whole ship will look like this. Our plan right now is to get all the paint off and see what kind of condition the metal is in. If it's as good as all indications seem to be, the plane will be polished w/ a military scheme. It's gonna be...let's see, what's the FG term for it? Oh yeah...BAD ASS!!! __________________ I want to die like my grandfather did...peacefully in his sleep. Not screaming in terror like his passengers.

01-03-2008, 11:24 PM	#4 (permalink)
sweetpea Mythbuster-- the early years Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Whidbey Island, WA Age: 33 Posts: 4,353 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	Re: Full scale F-86 rebuild thread I want a flight! __________________ ___SPONSORS____________________My Home Field_____ ___________

01-03-2008, 11:32 PM	#5 (permalink)
dangerboy Prop Bender Extraordinaire Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Stone's throw from Bozeman, Montana Posts: 81	Re: Full scale F-86 rebuild thread I thought, while I'm sitting here, I might as well upload some T-33 pics. Yours truly getting ready to take my checkride in the T-bird. That guy in back? A TRUE badass...Mr. Rick Millson, from Seattle WA. The youngest Blue Angel (then and since) ever, this is a guy that has truly Been There and Done That...and he has the T-shirt. Credentials? How's this...the FAA has given him blanket authorization to administer checkrides in ANY former military aircraft. That's saying something. Yeah, they all have 'em, and yeah, they are all operational. I get a kick out of briefing fuel buyers, er...uh, passengers on how the ejection seat and the parachutes work. The look on their face is pretty priceless. She's a little sick right now. Lost the fuselage fuel tank boost pump a couple of months ago...STILL waiting on parts to overhaul it! The POS that gave out...and that we are having a heck of a time finding parts for. The American pump can be found in spades, but it's a single entry type. The Canuck version is a double entry pump, so that it can keep fuel going to the engine in a negative G maneuver. Inside shot of the fuselage tank. A tank rat had to climb down in there to get the pump out. The fun seat. The almost-as-fun seat __________________ I want to die like my grandfather did...peacefully in his sleep. Not screaming in terror like his passengers. Last edited by dangerboy; 01-03-2008 at 11:41 PM.


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01-03-2008, 11:38 PM	#6 (permalink)
dangerboy Prop Bender Extraordinaire Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Stone's throw from Bozeman, Montana Posts: 81	Re: Full scale F-86 rebuild thread Oh yeah, I promised some F-100 pics. Here you go: The business end...where dollars turn into noise, and lots of it. All four of them have the F-102 2-stage afterburners on 'em, instead of the single stage -100 burner. More reliable. __________________ I want to die like my grandfather did...peacefully in his sleep. Not screaming in terror like his passengers.

01-03-2008, 11:45 PM	#7 (permalink)
sweetpea Mythbuster-- the early years Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Whidbey Island, WA Age: 33 Posts: 4,353 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	Re: Full scale F-86 rebuild thread I sooooo want a F-100 ride! __________________ ___SPONSORS____________________My Home Field_____ ___________

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Cracky I Fly In Circles...... Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Wentzville, MO Age: 32 Posts: 6,612 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	Re: Full scale F-86 rebuild thread Holy smokes........ __________________ Cracky

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sweetpea Mythbuster-- the early years Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Whidbey Island, WA Age: 33 Posts: 4,353 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	Re: Full scale F-86 rebuild thread I'll let someone else pay for the ride. I'd just like to add that airframe to those that I've flown in. 002resize.jpg __________________ ___SPONSORS____________________My Home Field_____ ___________

01-04-2008, 04:08 AM	#12 (permalink)
50%plane I lay down the law here Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Static Display Age: 21 Posts: 7,731 Blog Entries: 67 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 3	Re: Full scale F-86 rebuild thread Dang! This is going to be sick! Thanks for sharing this with us! __________________ Christopher Todd Thanks to my many sponsors for their dedication to benefit my pursuit of this wonderful hobby: Hardwork, a job, and Visa Charter Member of Team F.O.A.M. Fellowship Of Antagonistic Modelers JR, Futaba, Hitec, Brison, WildHare, Aeroworks, Vess Hey Fatty, lay off the McDonalds and go to the gym so you don't look like that cow that supposedly became your Big Mac!

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