Hostetler or Midwest Extra 300XS??
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Hostetler or Midwest Extra 300XS??
Hey guys,
I already ordered the Midwest Extra 300XS, but then i saw the Hostetler Extra 300XS kit from kitcutters.com. Does anyone have experience with these models? Is one better than the other? I'm starting to second guess buying the Midwest. Thoughts??
Dan
I already ordered the Midwest Extra 300XS, but then i saw the Hostetler Extra 300XS kit from kitcutters.com. Does anyone have experience with these models? Is one better than the other? I'm starting to second guess buying the Midwest. Thoughts??
Dan
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Zip,
I bought the plans for the Hostetler Extra 300 27%, haven't built it though.
Hostetler designed this model thinking on electric power but it works with gas too, he told me. One thing to consider is he designed it with one piece wing. This is not a two piece wing with tube assembly as you would think.
I sent you a PM too.
Pedro
I bought the plans for the Hostetler Extra 300 27%, haven't built it though.
Hostetler designed this model thinking on electric power but it works with gas too, he told me. One thing to consider is he designed it with one piece wing. This is not a two piece wing with tube assembly as you would think.
I sent you a PM too.
Pedro
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Hey guys,
I already ordered the Midwest Extra 300XS, but then i saw the Hostetler Extra 300XS kit from kitcutters.com. Does anyone have experience with these models? Is one better than the other? I'm starting to second guess buying the Midwest. Thoughts??
Dan
Hey guys,
I already ordered the Midwest Extra 300XS, but then i saw the Hostetler Extra 300XS kit from kitcutters.com. Does anyone have experience with these models? Is one better than the other? I'm starting to second guess buying the Midwest. Thoughts??
Dan
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Yes, Midwest still has some in stock, at a GREAT price too. Here's the link:
http://shopmidwestproducts.com/-strs...Categories.bok
http://shopmidwestproducts.com/-strs...Categories.bok
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No kidding. I just ordered one for me too.
That's my own present for B-day coming in a few days.
Edited to add...
FREE SHIPPING TOO 'till November 30.
That's my own present for B-day coming in a few days.
Edited to add...
FREE SHIPPING TOO 'till November 30.
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Since they are located in my home state I had to pay sales tax...but magically the price of the item was lowered and the sales tax made up the difference to bring it to the same price.
I can't shake the feeling I'm going to get an email saying they don't have any.
I can't shake the feeling I'm going to get an email saying they don't have any.
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Hi All,
Good to know others out there building the same plane.
I'm building the Midwest Extra 300XS, the kit is about 5 years old. Fuse is 80% and 1 wing 50%
Im thinking of DLE 55 for power plant
Let me know how it goes
EF
Good to know others out there building the same plane.
I'm building the Midwest Extra 300XS, the kit is about 5 years old. Fuse is 80% and 1 wing 50%
Im thinking of DLE 55 for power plant
Let me know how it goes
EF
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I called them last year and specifically asked about their 80" Extra and Cap and they said they didn't have any so we'll see.
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Nice kit, just gotta get back to building it.
Points to note. In the wings and Elevator I have used lots of additional Shear Webs, careful on the balsa grain. Must run vertically. I also used A LOT of balsa triangles throughout the fuzz.After intial gluingI done everything againwith Ultra wood glue (Must be water proof)
Also I did not like the blocks for the horns in controlsurfaces. See my pics
Points to note. In the wings and Elevator I have used lots of additional Shear Webs, careful on the balsa grain. Must run vertically. I also used A LOT of balsa triangles throughout the fuzz.After intial gluingI done everything againwith Ultra wood glue (Must be water proof)
Also I did not like the blocks for the horns in controlsurfaces. See my pics
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Zip,
I bought the plans for the Hostetler Extra 300 27%, haven't built it though.
Hostetler designed this model thinking on electric power but it works with gas too, he told me. One thing to consider is he designed it with one piece wing. This is not a two piece wing with tube assembly as you would think.
I sent you a PM too.
Pedro
I bought the plans for the Hostetler Extra 300 27%, haven't built it though.
Hostetler designed this model thinking on electric power but it works with gas too, he told me. One thing to consider is he designed it with one piece wing. This is not a two piece wing with tube assembly as you would think.
I sent you a PM too.
Pedro
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I have a friend who has one. He did it up as a miss budweiser. Powered with a moki 2.1. Very nice plane, very capable. I was considering one. He suggested that during construction keep an eye on the weight. His came out to 17 lbs. This friend also has another fiend with one powered by a dl50. He says flies great. The one with a dl50 was done up as a kokanee. I never got to see it but apparently it was a very nice job.
Here are a few pics of it... Sorry they are the best I got.
Here are a few pics of it... Sorry they are the best I got.
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If I get a tracking number on the Extra I ordered next week I'll go ahead and order the CAP. I hope it works out.
I have a pair of Moki 2.10's that will fit right in.
I have a pair of Moki 2.10's that will fit right in.
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If Midwest hasn't changed (updated) the design over the years, it too has a one-piece wing. Nice model though.....
FB
Zip,
I bought the plans for the Hostetler Extra 300 27%, haven't built it though.
Hostetler designed this model thinking on electric power but it works with gas too, he told me. One thing to consider is he designed it with one piece wing. This is not a two piece wing with tube assembly as you would think.
I sent you a PM too.
Pedro
I bought the plans for the Hostetler Extra 300 27%, haven't built it though.
Hostetler designed this model thinking on electric power but it works with gas too, he told me. One thing to consider is he designed it with one piece wing. This is not a two piece wing with tube assembly as you would think.
I sent you a PM too.
Pedro
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I have a MW Extra 300S kit I bought few years ago. I kept looking for a tail conversion kit to 300XS that was available once with no avail.
Now, I hope I can start building the 300S this winter using the 300XS tail as a template to get a full 300XS out of the 300S kit and keep this 300XS kit for future.
I will purchase a CAP too it they are still available before Christmas.
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EF,
Aren't you adding too much weight to your model?
Everyone recommends to keep these models light because they end up heavier than spec.
Just a thought.
Aren't you adding too much weight to your model?
Everyone recommends to keep these models light because they end up heavier than spec.
Just a thought.
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More strength than weight. Using basla and very little epoxy. Mostly Cyno and Ultra wood glue (Water proof) Using Carbon undercarriage, Chief aircraft also sells them. Horn blocks and shear webs definately need strengthening, most elev but also wings.
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For carbon undercarriage see Part GRA 189 http://www.chiefaircraft.com/rcmsec/...Graphtech.html
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ORIGINAL: zipnsplat
I called them on Friday and they said they are in stock. can't wait to get it!
Dan
I called them on Friday and they said they are in stock. can't wait to get it!
Dan
Have you received yours?
My order has a shipped status in their website and have my UPS tracking number. Woo Hoo.
I also ordered their little CAP 232 today. For $70.00 is a great deal.
I will order the 27% CAP next month.
Pedro
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RE: Hostetler or Midwest Extra 300XS??
That link posted above to the planes on their website is no longer valid. Same thing comes up when you click on the menu under airplanes.
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That link posted above to the planes on their website is no longer valid. Same thing comes up when you click on the menu under airplanes.
That link posted above to the planes on their website is no longer valid. Same thing comes up when you click on the menu under airplanes.
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Hi Dan,
Have you received yours?
My order has a shipped status in their website and have my UPS tracking number. Woo Hoo.
I also ordered their little CAP 232 today. For $70.00 is a great deal.
I will order the 27% CAP next month.
Pedro
ORIGINAL: zipnsplat
I called them on Friday and they said they are in stock. can't wait to get it!
Dan
I called them on Friday and they said they are in stock. can't wait to get it!
Dan
Have you received yours?
My order has a shipped status in their website and have my UPS tracking number. Woo Hoo.
I also ordered their little CAP 232 today. For $70.00 is a great deal.
I will order the 27% CAP next month.
Pedro
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ORIGINAL: Nathan_L
When did you order the one that is listed as ''shipped''?
When did you order the one that is listed as ''shipped''?