Flyboy1958

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I am thinking of getting Quique's 73" Yak54, the brio scheme with the light blue, but I'm not convinced I even like the scheme. Maybe it looks better in person. I need to at least see some good photos though if anyone has some they can share. Thanks

mjamm

Just ordered one and it will be here Thursday. I will post some pictures when I unpack it. At first I did not like the scheme design either, but after seeing video of the plan, it grew on me. It looks like it will provide good orientation on the up/down lines.

onewasp

Right here, and NOT hard to find!!
http://www.somenzini.com/html/aircraft/yak73.html

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_6104842/tm.htm

I find that the "paint schemes" take on a very positive allure when it is on a ship that flies beautifully.

Oh, and yes it IS very attractive in blue (exclusive to the current 73" Quique YAK)
and that is true both before and after flying it.

mjamm

Flyboy, received the new yak today and it most certainly looks better in person. The colors are much more vibrant and the canopy doesn't have so much of the silvery look in person. I will try to post some picks this weekend, but I do not think you will be disappointed in the brio scheme. Also, the QQ sale will be ending on 12/15/08, so you may want to decide and take advantage of the discounted pricing.

ctnic

Here is a picture with the original color scheme and some with yellow added to the wings.

Chris

Flyboy1958

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Sounds good, ya I'm still undecided.

mjamm

ctnic, two questions;

1. Did you change the mounting design on the canopy? I do see the rear screw hole - maybe just the photo?
2. Where did you get your plane holder?

My horizontal stab has a few items inside of it rattling, so not sure what to do? Leave it, cut a hole an remove the items, or see if QQ will replace it?

mjamm

Meant to say... I didn't see your mounting holes in the rear of canopy....

ctnic

mjamm,

I used a canopy quick release (from Hobby Lobby) mounted to the top interior fuse behind the canopy. I prefer this over canopy screws. If you go this route just make sure the pin that goes into the canopy stays tight and does not get sloppy.

The plane restraint is from JL Products: http://www.jlproducts.net/ProductTailTrap.html

Personally, I would just cut a hole in the stab and remove whatever is rattling inside just to make sure its not structural damage.

mjamm

ctnic,

Thanks for the info. I definitely like the clean installation using the canopy quick release, so I will be getting one of those. I appreciate the link for the restraint too.

As for my stab... Once again QQ customer service shines. They are going to send me a new stab!!!

bzyguy01

I will agree that QQ service is second to none! I had a few issues and Alicea totally handled it promptly! They are great
The plane is awesome looking!