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Forum: RC Jets

02-21-2021, 03:16 AM

Replies: 149

J-35 Draken build thread

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Posted By Frank Alvarez

Hello H, Do you still have the wonderful...

Hello H,

Do you still have the wonderful Draken from 2013?
I see that at that time, you were to enjoy the full electrical system upgrade as apposed to the pneumatic as originally offered.
I...

Forum: RC Jets

01-27-2021, 08:57 AM

Replies: 149

J-35 Draken build thread

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Posted By Frank Alvarez

This is a 1/5th scale model designed by Mr....

This is a 1/5th scale model designed by Mr. Manfred Eberhard.

Molds were then produced by one of Germany's finest large scale model builders, Mr. Peter Liebetrau.

In 2007 there were only 7...

Forum: RC Jets

01-27-2021, 08:41 AM

Replies: 149

J-35 Draken build thread

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Posted By Frank Alvarez

OK, Now back to the Draken ... In a previous...

OK,
Now back to the Draken ...
In a previous post, I mentioned how I was pulling my hair out regarding the continued failure of the 'Auto-Chute system.
The jet was blocked up off of the wheel...

Forum: RC Jets

01-27-2021, 07:27 AM

Replies: 149

J-35 Draken build thread

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Posted By Frank Alvarez

Hi Wayne, Looking forward to it man! Did...

Hi Wayne,

Looking forward to it man!
Did your gang stay in Boone last time out?
My spouse will be joining me for this one, and we'd like to get into some of the nice eateries in town.
Any...

Forum: RC Jets

01-27-2021, 05:38 AM

Replies: 149

J-35 Draken build thread

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Posted By Frank Alvarez

During my task with the Draken overhaul, I was...

During my task with the Draken overhaul, I was 'rudely' interrupted by a FED-Ex delivery guy...
Had to stop everything I was doing to inspect a new arrival and sign for this.....can you imagine my...

Forum: RC Jets

01-27-2021, 05:12 AM

Replies: 149

J-35 Draken build thread

Views: 63,913

Posted By Frank Alvarez

So envious ! I have about a year and half till...

So envious !
I have about a year and half till I retire from the airline.
While not by choice, this small hiatus from the line is rather welcoming!
Tentatively returning March 1st? But that will...

Forum: RC Jets

01-25-2021, 04:43 PM

Replies: 149

J-35 Draken build thread

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Posted By Frank Alvarez

Hello T-6, Thank you for the kind comments. ...

Hello T-6,
Thank you for the kind comments.
My Draken has been in service for 14 years, and is as you said, a great flying jet!
I look forward to continue to practice my display when healthy...

Forum: RC Jets

01-24-2021, 09:50 AM

Replies: 149

J-35 Draken build thread

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Posted By Frank Alvarez

Hello folks, The 14 year overhaul continued...

Hello folks,

The 14 year overhaul continued at a snails pace over the last few days, however, I am delighted at the progress.
Perhaps you've wondered what I used for the paint blemishes, and...

Forum: RC Jets

01-23-2021, 04:42 AM

Replies: 149

J-35 Draken build thread

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Posted By Frank Alvarez

Hi Gary, Thanks, Its "the' place for mental...

Hi Gary,

Thanks, Its "the' place for mental decompression in my books!

Well... our golf course runs a close second place though... that will have to wait post surgery. But I sure do like to...

Forum: RC Jets

01-21-2021, 06:16 PM

Replies: 149

J-35 Draken build thread

Views: 63,913

Posted By Frank Alvarez

Hello Folks, Well, Its been 14 years since I...

Hello Folks,

Well, Its been 14 years since I started this thread with the initial build!
I am delighted to say that the jet has been a real joy to showcase. ...

Forum: RC Jets

12-28-2011, 10:05 AM

Replies: 149

J-35 Draken build thread

Views: 63,913

Posted By Frank Alvarez

RE: The new Saab J-35 Draken arrived!!!

Hello Eric,

Gald to hear of your interest in the mighty Draken!
The large jet is currently undergoing its annual overhaul in the shop and will again be ready to cause much excitement this...

Forum: RC Jets

10-25-2009, 12:56 PM

Replies: 149

J-35 Draken build thread

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Posted By Frank Alvarez

RE: The new Saab J-35 Draken arrived!!!

Theodore,

Man do I owe you an apology!
I have not admitingly, looked back at this thread for a long time. And only this week did I review my building thread for something and noticed your...

Forum: RC Jets

04-14-2009, 10:12 AM

Replies: 149

J-35 Draken build thread

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Posted By Frank Alvarez

RE: The new Saab J-35 Draken arrived!!!

Hello Jim,

Good to hear from you! Seems as though many of our flying bud's are starting to come out of hibernation.
Looking forward to seeing Ann and yourself this year, and as always, you...

Forum: RC Jets

04-11-2009, 12:53 PM

Replies: 149

J-35 Draken build thread

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Posted By Frank Alvarez

RE: The new Saab J-35 Draken arrived!!!

Hey Mike,

Good to hear from you , hope you have weathered the winter months well!
Its good to feel warmer days, not to mention, longer ones to boot!
The following photo's will help...

Forum: RC Jets

04-11-2009, 06:35 AM

Replies: 149

J-35 Draken build thread

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Posted By Frank Alvarez

RE: The new Saab J-35 Draken arrived!!!

Hi,

Here are some photo's of how I had to fit the Drouge chute system into the Draken.
This is the same system used in the Skymaster F-4, desingned by Dan Gill from www.Details4scale.com
...

Forum: RC Jets

04-11-2009, 06:13 AM

Replies: 149

J-35 Draken build thread

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Posted By Frank Alvarez

RE: The new Saab J-35 Draken arrived!!!

Hello Thomas,

Thank you, this time I have not had to race like a mad man to finnish prior to competition. I have had a nice relaxed year for many flights and to add to the overall weathering and...

Forum: RC Jets

04-11-2009, 06:09 AM

Replies: 149

J-35 Draken build thread

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Posted By Frank Alvarez

RE: The new Saab J-35 Draken arrived!!!

Joe C,

The afterburner is a custom design by Andy Low, he is the owner of Electrodynamic.
Andy made a custom set for Bryce Watson during the WJM, and they really looked great.
When I...

Forum: RC Jets

04-10-2009, 08:33 PM

Replies: 149

J-35 Draken build thread

Views: 63,913

Posted By Frank Alvarez

RE: The new Saab J-35 Draken arrived!!!

Hello fella's

The following are some updated photo's of the Draken.
I've had a year now to improve on the jet and have added numerous details, to include pitot probes and AOA vanes etc..
...

Forum: RC Jets

02-15-2008, 02:55 PM

Replies: 149

J-35 Draken build thread

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Posted By Frank Alvarez

RE: J-35 Draken build thread

OK, enough of those damed doors you say!

Alright then, here are some money shots of the go-go juice burner being installed in the Draken.
This is rather unusual, as there is no engine...

Forum: RC Jets

02-15-2008, 02:46 PM

Replies: 149

J-35 Draken build thread

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Posted By Frank Alvarez

RE: J-35 Draken build thread

More pictures of the very time consuming cutting and corect alignment of the speed brake doors.
The geometry of this consistant curve of the inner fuse caused some rather heavy head-aching! I had...

Forum: RC Jets

02-15-2008, 02:38 PM

Replies: 149

J-35 Draken build thread

Views: 63,913

Posted By Frank Alvarez

RE: J-35 Draken build thread

Hey guys,

Finally had time to post my progress on the 1/5th Draken fighter.

While I have not posted any photos in the last two weeks, I have indeed, been working feverishly to make headway...

Forum: RC Jets

02-02-2008, 11:22 AM

Replies: 149

J-35 Draken build thread

Views: 63,913

Posted By Frank Alvarez

RE: J-35 Draken build thread

Some more from the previous post...........

Forum: RC Jets

02-02-2008, 11:21 AM

Replies: 149

J-35 Draken build thread

Views: 63,913

Posted By Frank Alvarez

RE: J-35 Draken build thread

Hello folks,

Today is Saturday, February 2nd. As I prepare to yet again imerse myself in my shop for the next ten hours or so, I thought I would up load some more shots of my progress.
The...

Forum: RC Jets

01-23-2008, 09:38 PM

Replies: 149

J-35 Draken build thread

Views: 63,913

Posted By Frank Alvarez

RE: The new Saab J-35 Draken arrived!!!

Hello Ali,

Good to hear from you.

Last time we spoke you had just finnished a rather cunning dead-stick recovery of the flamed-out Mig-21 at Fl jets! Good show!

In any event, should...

Forum: RC Jets

01-23-2008, 09:22 PM

Replies: 149

J-35 Draken build thread

Views: 63,913

Posted By Frank Alvarez

RE: The new Saab J-35 Draken arrived!!!

Hello Joe,

Thanks for the kudo's!

I have been on a rather intense building schedule with this bird. I'll be shocked if I can actually get this jet built, and pull this off buy mid March....

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