Jetco Saber Stunt?

[David M Johnson]

I'm rebuilding a Saber Stunt with a OS Max-S 35 in it any pros cons or things to look out for?
David Johnson

[Bill Little]

Just try to lighten it, or at least not add anymore weight.  The design can get heavy (kit built) and it doesn't seem to like much weight.

Big Bear

[wwwarbird]

 I recently got ahold of a NIB kit myself. I've never flown one but what I see is a thin airfoil, pointy leading edge, and very short tail moments. Not a great recipe, but still a neat model to have some fun with. If I get around to building mine I think my initial move would be to lengthen the fuse an inch or two behind the flap line. It will probably get an FP .35 or .40 for motorvation.

 Can we see some pics of yours? Things to look out for? MIGS!!!

[Dan McEntee]

  All the usually warnings apply. Keep it light and use good, reliable power. A friend of mine flew his first full patterns with one, and some of those were at VSC in front of Bill Zimmer judging! We built up a hot rod Fox .35 for it using all of the tricks known at the time and he did fairly well with it. It does have a thin airfoil, but if kept light, with good power and flown smoothly it will present a decent pattern. If you can find someone with one of those large Guillow's WW-2 models, the decal in those are about the right size, or maybe you can get them from Guillow's. I have always liked the looks of that model, whether it's a world beater stunter or not! I don't have one in my kit collection but given the chance at one I will!
   Good luck with it,
  Dan McEntee

[David M Johnson]

Photos as requested. This plane came from a storage unit that was full of planes. the man died and the family had no interest some of the planes were beyond repair and dismantled for engines and or parts. I got this plane, a Sig Chipmunk, and a fresh Fox .35

[David M Johnson]

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[EddyR]

David from past experience in rebuilding planes others have built I would open up the bottom sheeting and check the bellcrank,leadouts and controle horns. From your photos this plane was not built by a advanced modeler. The large gap in the flap hinge and the way the flap horn is installed shows that it was built buy some one who followed the instructions but had little real experience building stunt models. Poor controles are the most commom problem with a finished model. I never bother with someone model unless he is a well known builder.
Ed

[Bill Morell]

Randy Ryan would be the one to ask about this plane. His is a real beauty.

[Clint Ormosen]

Randy Ryan would be the one to ask about this plane. His is a real beauty.

To say the least! The finish on Randy's Saber is the benchmark I always strive for.

[wwwarbird]

 Thanks for the pics David, looks like it's already in restoration mode. The pics are always good inspiration to get going on a model. Please keep us posted on your plans with it.

[donald raab]

Don't know how far along you are.  if not too far i would crank up the dremel.  lightning holes in the stab elevator.  maybe in the flaps near the wing rout.  remve the sheeting from the canopy.  remove the blocks and hollow them out.  as mentioned above redo the controls and hinges.  over and under hinges work real well.  where ou can get to them lighting holes in the ribs.  with the blocks off 3/16 holes in the motor mounts.  make sure the le is rounded equally as much as possible.  light silkspan ovr everything and a good sport finish.  it will be a lot of fun