These stainless steel socket head, self tapping cap screws (with built-in washer) are extremely handy for mounting servos and small parts in any model aircraft. #2 X 7/16" SSSH, 75 PACK
$7.95Safety Wire - for fuel and airline connections. This aircraft grade stainless steel safety wire has been tested by BVM and packaged for convenient shop and in-the-field use. .020 SS WIRE
$6.00Ceramic heat blanket is used to protect your model from excessive heat and is ideal for use in engine bays and near tailpipes. Package includes (1) 12"x24" sheet of Ceramic Heat Blanket.
$14.95Use For All Mechanical Mating Parts Metal To Metal - Metal To Plastic Its light viscosity allows it to penetrate quickly and lubricate from within. Its formulation of high quality waxes and PTFE promote friction free operation. Its liquid carrier evaporates and leaves the friction relieving chemistry. It guards against rust and corrosion and it does not attract dirt. Especially good for electronically driven retractable landing gear and mechanical moving parts of pneumatic gear. CAUTON: DO NOT apply to pneumatic cylinders.
$5.50Carbide Cutters (set of 5) We discovered some really great motor tool cutters that will really speed up your model building chores. These carbide cutters feature a drill point end with a fine tooth, high helix design cutting edge that really eats through plywood, fiberglass or carbon fiber. Each pack contains (2) 1/16", (2) 3/32", and (1) 1/8" diameter cutters all with a 1/8" shank to fit your motor tool. Once you try them, you'll never want to be without them and you can't beat the price! As always wear safety glasses when working with rotary cutters of any kind.
$28.95Scuff Boards 10pk
Much of the sanding work required to build our models today involves the proper "scuffing" of the wood and plastic parts in preparation for gluing.
These #80 grit double sided, flexible boards are perfect for the job of giving the parts "tooth" for the glue to grab onto.
Critical tasks such as installation of laser cut formers into a fiberglass fuselage are a great application for the Scuff Boards. They are just flexible enough to attack the molded fiberglass and stiff enough to clean off burned edges of the laser cut ply parts. You can trim the ends with shears to adapt to each task.
Once you have some Scuff Boards on your workbench, you will find many other uses for these very handy and inexpensive tools. We certainly have in the BVM prototype shop.
Scuff Boards 20pk
Much of the sanding work required to build our models today involves the proper "scuffing" of the wood and plastic parts in preparation for gluing.
These #80 grit double sided, flexible boards are perfect for the job of giving the parts "tooth" for the glue to grab onto.
Critical tasks such as installation of laser cut formers into a fiberglass fuselage are a great application for the Scuff Boards. They are just flexible enough to attack the molded fiberglass and stiff enough to clean off burned edges of the laser cut ply parts. You can trim the ends with shears to adapt to each task.
Once you have some Scuff Boards on your workbench, you will find many other uses for these very handy and inexpensive tools. We certainly have in the BVM prototype shop.
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tired of fixing wing tip scratches and faced up to reality - it's just going to
happen occasionally. So, if your landings are not always perfect, you may also
find a need for some truly tough wingtip skids.
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BVM Hatch Latch is a quick release mechanism for hatches and cowls. Scuff and glue to the inside of the fiberglass skin.
$9.50#2 X 3/16 Button Head Panel Screws 30pk Jets, WWII models and even scale helicopters sometimes require removable panels that yield access to servos and other components. Jets also have other special requirements, such as attaching thin fiberglass parts. The socket head panel screws (SHPS) from BVM may be just what's needed to accomplish the task and have the finished product look great. The very small dome shaped head with its .050 hex socket and black finish will appear very scale-like in most applications. The 3/8 long self-tap screw thread is just right for attaching thin fiberglass panels made from BVM's Poly Ply materials. DISCLAIMER: Occasionally our supplier substitutes silver screws for black. If you prefer to have only black screws, please note this when placing online or phone orders.
$6.50Poly Ply assorted pack (1 sheet of each .010", .015" and .020")
Poly Ply .010" - 2pk
Poly Ply .015" - 2pk
Poly Ply .020" - 2pk
The ever increasing aerodynamic stresses we expect our models to endure calls for an Aerospace Grade adhesive product, and Aeropoxy is it. Aeropoxy is a thixotropic, slow cure, Aerospace Grade, 2 part epoxy system. It is the strongest and best gripping adhesive for all types of composite material bonding to other materials such as wood, plastic, and aluminum. Not for use with EPO Foams. If your gluing EPO Foam, there is a special glue for that application. Check out Foam-Tac made by Beacon Adhesives.
$18.95Re-Formulated - Same Strength, Same Characteristics as original Vpoxy, Cures 25% Faster As good as Aeropoxy but cures in 1/2 the time. Not for use with EPO Foams. If your gluing EPO Foam, there is a special glue for that application. Check out Foam-Tac made by Beacon Adhesives.
$18.95Re-Formulated - QT Plus produces a bond that is almost as strong as BVM's Aeropoxy, but allows for quick assembly and field repairs. Set time is 4 - 5 minutes. Sometimes, it may be convenient to not use the mix nozzle. Just squeeze out a small amount of glue and blend the two streams of glue with a mix stick. Not for use with EPO Foams. If your gluing EPO Foam, there is a special glue for that application. Check out Foam-Tac made by Beacon Adhesives.
$18.95The Jet-Foam Cradle for the BVM Cougar is designed to allow you to work on the model right side up or upside down, exercise the landing gear and flaps, with or without the vertical fin attached. The Cradle can be used on the ground or on a portable 30" high table. Made in the U.S.A. with BVM Jet-Foam The Jet-Foam Cradle will not scratch or dent your model, but gently hold and "cradle" it while you are working on it in your shop or assembling / disassembling it at the flying field. The Velcro straps are handy for some modeling tasks such as installing the wings and transporting the model in a van or trailer.
$165.00The Ultra Bandit Jet-Foam Cradle is the largest in BVM's line of airframe handling products. The PVC tubes are longer (38") and the forward End Bracket is wider to carefully handle the inlet ducts without damage. For lots of handling, building, and transporting conveniences, the Ultra Bandit fuselage aft section is removable. This special Jet-Foam Cradle allows support of the front half (with the aft fuse section removed) to allow engine access, fuel tanks, etc. NOTE: Extra lengths (12 feet) of the 1-1/2 wide Velcro straps (BVM # PA-SR-0079) are available to assist in mounting the Jet Foam Cradle to a trailer shelf or floor for safe and soft transport. Made in the U.S.A. with BVM Jet-Foam The Jet-Foam Cradle will not scratch or dent your model, but gently hold and "cradle" it while you are working on it in your shop or assembling / disassembling it at the flying field. The Velcro straps are handy for some modeling tasks such as installing the wings and transporting the model in a van or trailer.
$155.00Heat Shield + brush-on ceramic coating High Temperature exhaust gases from both turbine and piston engines are sometimes unavoidably close to parts of the airframe. Tailpipes and mufflers contain the flame but the convective heat can be too much for the surrounding balsa, plastic, or fiberglass structures. Three brushed on coats of this water based, ceramic material, "Heat Shield" will protect those exposed parts of your model. Simply treat the inside of the engine cowl (piston engines) or the inside of the aft fuselage (turbine) and the surface temperature of the model will remain cool. In the unusual case of a turbine tailpipe fire on start up, you will have several seconds longer to extinguish it before any damage to the model occurs. Heat Shield comes in an 8 oz. can and is easily applied with a brush, clean up with soapy water. For extra protection the thickness can be built up with additional layers of fiberglass cloth and Heat Shield. Experimenters can purchase this product and do their own testing if the above information is insufficient.
$18.253/8 Long Button Head Panel Screws 25pk Jets, WWII models and even scale helicopters sometimes require removable panels that yield access to servos and other components. Jets also have other special requirements, such as attaching thin fiberglass parts. The socket head panel screws (SHPS) from BVM may be just what's needed to accomplish the task and have the finished product look great. The very small (5/32 dia) dome shaped head with its .050 hex socket and black finish will appear very scale-like in most applications. The 5/32 long or 3/8 long self-tap screw thread is just right for attaching thin fiberglass panels made from BVM's Poly Ply materials. DISCLAIMER: Occasionally our supplier substitutes silver screws for black. If you prefer to have only black screws, please note this when placing online or phone orders.
$7.50There are a number of devices on the R/C
market that help organize the installation of electronic and
pneumatic lines in your model. The "O-Clips" system will add a
new dimension to the task.  The "O-Clip" system is non-specific in regards to tubing diameter or wire size and allows grouping these components together where it is convenient,  Each package contains four each of three different sizes of "O-Clips", the appropriate size "O" rings (a few extra of each) and two rolled strips of 1/64" x 1/2" x 12" plywood. This group of 12 is sufficient for most medium to large size models. |
Braided loom neatly organizes your servo wires and pneumatic tubing. Use in conjunction with the BVM O-Clips (BVM# PA-SR-0026)
$8.95Remove Before Flight. Handling your Kerosene powered model is a lot less messy if you plug off the fuel system overflow vent. You prevent the stinky spills in your vehicle and workshop. But, if you take-off with the vent still plugged, your engine will starve for fuel and flame out, usually one or two minutes into the flight. Unfortunately, this has happened to two customers recently. BVM's "Remove Before Flight" Vent Plug solves the problem. It would be hard to taxi out and not see the Red Flag dragging on the ground.
$11.99Save your fingers! This new modeling tool makes rigging control systems easier, faster, less frustrating, and saves wear and tear on your fingers. Access into hard-to-reach areas are now much easier and you don't need a screw drivers that can slip and puncture the the adjacent surface.
For all #2-56 and #4-40 Metal Clevises
Replacement Fork Tips are available! Yes, if you accidently drop the pliers on a hard floor, the tips may break.
$32.95
Replacement Fork Tips with installation instructions. Clevis Pliers Replacement Tips available only to owners of the complete "Clevis Pliers" tool. Here's Why: BVM wants our products to be successful. There are instructions on how to use this precision tool that come with the complete Clevis Pliers package. The instructions are necessary for "success". Additionally, BVM makes an adjustment to the pliers to allow the Fork Tips to properly align.
$10.95The BVM Pump Mount can be used to secure most standard turbine fuel pumps or smoke pumps. The plastic mounts are adhesive backed. Additional screws may be used to secure the mount to the surface. Two 8" zip ties are included. Two mounts per package.
$5.95