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Default Purple Brushless Electric Ultimate BiPe

I just received my "Purple Brushless Electric Ultimate BiPe" from Nitroplanes.
(The blue ones are still available, why didn't I order a blue one!).



It looks to be a very nicely built plane.

The motor mounts are done so that you can directly bolt your brushless out runner's X-mount directly to the firewall box.

The mount screw receptacles slide to accommodate motors of varying sizes.

There is an easily accessible battery hatch that needs either a latch or a magnetic hold down.

This looks like it will be a VERY quick build model as most (but not all) of the parts merely screw or bolt down.

The upper and lower wings are fully joined, but the aileron, rudder and elevators need to be CA'd.

Upper and lower wings mount via bolt on supports on both the center carbane and the wing struts.

The recommended 400T motor is sold out on the NP site. (ugh!)

I ordered a A20-30m from them which looks like a close replacement.



This motor mounts with the mounting holes in their innermost position on the mounting block. A larger motor could be accommodated.

Pluses:
Quick build
Nice motor mounts
Nice bolt on wing supports and carbane
Battery hatch
Light but well built, no wrinkles on mine.
Thick gear.

Minuses
Wheels far too spongy, will deform if left on floor.
Instructions a bit sparse, but manageable if you've put together other ARFs.
Supplied CA hinges are very small.
Gear support blocks could stand to be thicker, or re-enforced... I'll be doing the latter.

Errors:

The manual states that this plane accepts 4 mini servos. This is incorrect. The servo mounts will only accept micro servos.
Approx .93"x46" in Length and width.

I ended up with the wrong servos.



Hint: NP could make more sales if each plane had a listing of compatible parts that they carry, and are in STOCK.