Slipstream ARF's
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Slipstream ARF's
I have just come across their product line from AZTech models...nice planes, nicer pricing.
Interested in any comments from those who have purchased, assembled or have flown them.
Nice RV-8 here: http://store.aztechaeromodels.com/st...&product_id=55
Jerry
Interested in any comments from those who have purchased, assembled or have flown them.
Nice RV-8 here: http://store.aztechaeromodels.com/st...&product_id=55
Jerry
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RE: Slipstream ARF's
Jerry:
A friend and I each have their Super Chipmunk. Neither of us has assembled it yet, but we agree that the build quality is very good. Design wise, it is just a big 40 size. It has a one piece wing that is attached to the bottom of the fuselage. The tab that holds the front of the wing in place is just two pieces of 1mm light ply and one of mine is broken off. (I will glue it back on and insert a piece of 1/8" music wire spanwise through the tab and a couple of inches into the center ribs.)
The structure and the hardware are very light duty. I expect that it will be perfectly adequate for a 120 glow engine or 110 electric conversion, (and fly very well with them, it is light) but I would definitely not put a gas engine in it. It is not built for that much vibration.
Jim
A friend and I each have their Super Chipmunk. Neither of us has assembled it yet, but we agree that the build quality is very good. Design wise, it is just a big 40 size. It has a one piece wing that is attached to the bottom of the fuselage. The tab that holds the front of the wing in place is just two pieces of 1mm light ply and one of mine is broken off. (I will glue it back on and insert a piece of 1/8" music wire spanwise through the tab and a couple of inches into the center ribs.)
The structure and the hardware are very light duty. I expect that it will be perfectly adequate for a 120 glow engine or 110 electric conversion, (and fly very well with them, it is light) but I would definitely not put a gas engine in it. It is not built for that much vibration.
Jim
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RE: Slipstream ARF's
JIM, Don't TEMP me.......I'm too easy
We have a couple of guys thinking of getting one of the Beavers....but are concerned about the weight - too large an aircraft to weigh so little.....and for a gas burner to boot.........sure hope one does it and saves me from buying one and finding out <g>.
If I get one, I'll do a Product Review for someone - sure wish RCU had an easier way to publish their reviews as I'm not too sharp with raw code....
Jerry
We have a couple of guys thinking of getting one of the Beavers....but are concerned about the weight - too large an aircraft to weigh so little.....and for a gas burner to boot.........sure hope one does it and saves me from buying one and finding out <g>.
If I get one, I'll do a Product Review for someone - sure wish RCU had an easier way to publish their reviews as I'm not too sharp with raw code....
Jerry
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RE: Slipstream ARF's
Jerry:
Judging by the price and some of the details, the Beaver appears to be the same series as the Chipmunk. I suspect it is a one piece wing and has the same light construction as the Chipmunk, not the same as the more expensive RV and MXS. That would explain the low weight. It would be worth a call to Aztech to find out about the wing at least.
Go for the RV 8... and put your 26 in that.
Jim
Judging by the price and some of the details, the Beaver appears to be the same series as the Chipmunk. I suspect it is a one piece wing and has the same light construction as the Chipmunk, not the same as the more expensive RV and MXS. That would explain the low weight. It would be worth a call to Aztech to find out about the wing at least.
Go for the RV 8... and put your 26 in that.
Jim
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RE: Slipstream ARF's
Some people seem to like the RV8
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RE: Slipstream ARF's
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JIM, Don't TEMP me.......I'm too easy
We have a couple of guys thinking of getting one of the Beavers....but are concerned about the weight - too large an aircraft to weigh so little.....and for a gas burner to boot.........sure hope one does it and saves me from buying one and finding out <g>.
If I get one, I'll do a Product Review for someone - sure wish RCU had an easier way to publish their reviews as I'm not too sharp with raw code....
Jerry
JIM, Don't TEMP me.......I'm too easy
We have a couple of guys thinking of getting one of the Beavers....but are concerned about the weight - too large an aircraft to weigh so little.....and for a gas burner to boot.........sure hope one does it and saves me from buying one and finding out <g>.
If I get one, I'll do a Product Review for someone - sure wish RCU had an easier way to publish their reviews as I'm not too sharp with raw code....
Jerry
It does have a one piece wing that is a hassle to transport. If you buy one, make sure you have the joiners turned the right direction to ensure the wing has the proper diehedral. You will also want to check the lateral balance on the plane. Mine wanted to drop the left wing alot on initial flights. I put a Mintor 38 on mine and fly the heck out of it.