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Zero Kit question - 3/6/2005 4:43:17 AM   
a6mzero_man


 

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Status: offline 		Heres a question for you guys. What company do you think makes the best Zero kit and why? I will be hunting a midsize kit. I may go up to a 80 inch or so but not sure yet. One thing I am looking for is a somewhat easy to follow kit. I dont have alot of building under my belt yet. Thanks!

Brian
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RE: Zero Kit question - 3/6/2005 6:27:43 AM   
vica6m5



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Status: offline 		Yellow Aircraft a6m5 IMO...Vic G

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RE: Zero Kit question - 3/6/2005 12:39:56 PM   
a6mzero_man


 

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Status: offline 		Hey Vic,

Thanks for the input! I have read a few reviews on the yellow arf type, so what good things can you say about the kit? Thanks again!

Brian

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RE: Zero Kit question - 3/7/2005 1:37:45 AM   
vica6m5



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Status: offline 		Builds easy, nice panel lines in the fuse,I like the way the canopy is designed with fiberglass frame,Can use a wide variety of engines. Decent scale outline...Vic G

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RE: Zero Kit question - 3/7/2005 6:43:25 AM   
saramos



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Status: offline 		If you like building, you might look for a Royal/Marutaka kit on ebay (they closed up shop last fall). They're a .60 sized plane, smaller than the yellow and all balsa. The Royal/Marutaka kits have a reputation of being chalanging builds and good fliers. They come with very little instructions and require a lot of shaping and sanding. I will be building their A6m5 after my next project.

Scott

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RE: Zero Kit question - 3/7/2005 12:52:37 PM   
a6mzero_man


 

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Status: offline 		Awesome guys thanks for the info. I look forward to building my bird and am starting to get my ducks in a row lol.


Brian

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RE: Zero Kit question - 3/7/2005 1:53:08 PM   
carlbecker



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Status: online 		GSP makes and ARF 70" Zero, World Models has an 80" ARF and Dave Platt has a short kit and plans for a 80" Zero. Ziroli and Meister have plans for larger Zeros. I think you should have plenty of building experience before trying to work off plans though. Zeros are a bit short coupled in the nose, meaning they come out tail heavy. They do fly very well. My next build will be the Platt Zero.

Carl

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RE: Zero Kit question - 3/7/2005 11:49:10 PM   
a6mzero_man


 

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Status: offline 		Great! Looks like I got alot to choose from then . Makes me happy lol. I am no where near ready for the "plans only" build. I am just starting. I look forward to it, and im sure ill be on here asking lots of questions too.


Brian

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RE: Zero Kit question - 3/8/2005 6:40:34 AM   
saramos



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Status: offline 		As for building from plans, there are kit cutters that you can order all the ribs and formers cut. Some kit cutters may even have a complete kit based on the popular plans like Ziroli, Meister and Platt.

If you are new to building, I would recommend a kit from someone like Top Flite or Skyshark. These will be easier to build and you will learn a lot from them. Everyone says that the Zeros will build tail heavy because the zero has such a short nose. Best to get some practice on a kit that you can get a lot of advice from those here on RCU.

This is why my zero is waiting in the wings. I am working on a Top Flite Spitfire and will build a Top Flite P-51B next. I want to get at least two warbird builds done before starting my Royal/Marutaka kits, the A6M5, P-38, Corsair and Skymaster. Also thinking about picking up a Royal B-25 too.

Have lots of fun whichever way you go!

Scott

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RE: Zero Kit question - 3/9/2005 2:46:24 AM   
Darren40


 

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Status: offline 		Top Flite also made a Zero kit for a short period. You might be able to find one on Ebay. I can't comment on how they built or flew, possibly problems since it was offered for such a short time. I've got a .60 size Marutaka Zero kit NIB but wouldn't recommend it as they're a more challenging build than most kits. I've built their B-25 and have a second B-25 Marutaka kit I scrambled to get when I heard they were shut down. A joy to build if you're a builder. Would you consider a Val instead of a Zero? Skyshark makes a Val that would be much easier to fly and much easier to build. I'm finishing a Skyshark Val and its an excellent kit.

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