smokingtommy

this the first time i have used this forum so hi all i have posted a pic of this plane i am thinking about getting one and would like to know if any one has tryed it dose it tip stall badly at low revs etc and how airobatic is it
i would be most greatfull for any help on the good or bad things on this plane
thank you

YOHH

Hi smokingtommy...Had one, but the covering was faulty,kept splittting,during assembley.Had to return to model shop,never got as far as flying the thing.
I was sorry to return it as the covering was very nice looking.

smokingtommy

hi thank you for reply befor i go any further i live in bexhill and a member of the 1066 club so nice to meet you i got a hornet at the mo and it covered with the polycote i think it the same stuff that is on the 202 do you think yours was just a one of ? i will be getting mine from sussex models what engine did you have planed for it im thinking about sc50 as a OS would be nise but maybe later as the post man keeps on giving me bills at the mo [>:]

frieshoo

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I don't know much about the 50 Giles, but the 140 Giles is a great deal (If you can find one). CMP ARF's are pretty good for the price, but the covering can be a problem. I use medium heat on my iron, and seal all edges. The little 50 is a nice looking model.

YOHH

Hi again..smokingtommy(interesting name)I belong to 1066 and Hastings clubs,fly mainly with Hastings club,went this AM flying,a little gusty but ok.I had planned to use a Irvine 61 in the Giles.....might bump into you sometime.

tIANci

My pal got one, unfortunately I fly mode 1 and he on 2. He says its superb and that plane can float in for a landing.

smokingtommy

cant wait till pay day thanks for your reply [8D]
if any1 ele has something to say please reply

crazyjoe17

Got the giles 50 arf about 3 weeks ago.. gonna fly it this friday comming up .. i have a 70 asp in it and it seems like tons of power... the plane in person might be one of the most beautiful arf's ever made but as stated above the covering tears very easily.. i made about three decent tears in building it, but if you just clear monokote over it you can barley see them.. Hardware is very good and all pieces fit perfectly.. hopefully she flies as good as she looks..

smokingtommy

i hope it goes well for you and yes it is a very nice looking plane you must let me know if she flys as good as she looks or if pos a vid
thanks dude

jerryboy111

how does this plane fly? is it easy to build? how's the instruction and everything? i'm eyeing this plane as my new project, the quality looks good, but why is it $89 so cheap? any catch?

opjose

It's a wonderful ARF with surprisingly decent hardware.

The finish is gorgeous.

As others have said, you have to be careful about the covering.

I clear coated mine with clear TopFlite spray to help seal the edges and prevent the adhesive from debonding due to glow fuel seepage.

The instructions stink, but the plane practically falls together.

The control surfaces use pin joints ( good! )...

The landing gear is made of carbon fiber ( !!! ).

The fuselage is fully sheeted.

The rudder uses a nice PULL-PULL arrangement.

If you are considering this ARF, I hope you have some prior experience building ARFs so you learn all of those important little "tricks".

As always, re-inforce the landing gear areas.