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KMP Quality - 11/18/2002 5:10:13 AM   
Otto Kudrna



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Status: offline 		I shared a booth with Andrew Kondor at the RCHTA show in Chicago. I first met him there last year via a mutual friend. He first showed his product this year, and I had a very good chance to inspect the product extensivly. I was very impressed all around. The Quality you get for the money and what you get for your money is amazing. As I have mentioned previously, it is because of this reason thet I chose these products for thr RCV Engines Flying Team. to let you guys know, he is not sponsoring the team in any way. We are not getting these kits, we are buying them, so I do not consider my self biased or obligated any way. If you will notice, when I tried to use V-Mar, and found them to be G****ge, I let everyone know in another thread. Even though V-Mar tried to be obliging at the show, he was more talk than action. But there is only so much a company can do when more than one airplane falls apart, sometimes even you get it up in the air. KMP products are not made with sub standard materials and are made very well in dead.
As to the B-25, I am neither hot or cold. To me it is just another bomber, I would like to see a twin fighter besides the P-38. Something different P-61, F7F, Mosquito, Beau-Fighter DH Hornet, Bristol Brigand, something different. I have seen Harold Parenti's B-25 many times, and as beautiful as his kits are (Wing Manufacturing B-25) the airplane dose nothing fore me. By the way the Wing B-25 is absolutely gorgeous. By the way, I would love to see a good ARF of the Skyraider, either a 1/8 or 1/7 scale.

Otto Kudrna

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Different Strokes, Different Folks - 11/18/2002 5:27:47 AM   
steve114


 

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Status: offline 		I cannot wait for a quality B-25 bomber ARF.

Nothing would make me happier, well perhaps, I could think of a few things but ...

The B-25 has a rich history and I quite happy to see that Quality Arf Manufacturers are now building and considering to build the Mitchell Bomber.

Of course, I want retracts, and I also want a working bomb bay door set up, and in a perfect world the ability to drop 'Bombs' on my bombing passes.

That would be nirvana for me.

I was very happy to hear that Kondor Models was selected on merit for the RCV Team.

It is the type of affirmation that makes me hope that Mr. Kondor decides to make my favorite plane.

I have already arranged for two Hangar 9 P-51's to fly escort for me.

Ah, what a world

Steve

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Size of Sea Fury - 11/19/2002 8:26:56 PM   
Otto Kudrna



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Status: offline 		I looked at the pictures of the Sea Fury, and taking into account that the back drops it is hanging on are probably 1 Meter in with that would make the Sea Fury about 72-77" in span.

Otto Kudrna

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KMP (Kondor Model Products) ARF's - 11/23/2002 10:28:07 PM   
AKondor


 

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Status: offline 		Hi everyone:

I have just posted the complete price list on the web site at [url]www.kmp.ca.[/url] As well, we have added the picture of the air retract system you get with the P-51, Corsair and P-47.

Coming soon are my factory tour pictures for everyone to see and the new Sea Fury!!

Cheers,
Andrew

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The Corsair looks awesome - 11/23/2002 11:19:11 PM   
steve114


 

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Status: offline 		I like the way you have the retracts working correctly also.

Well done Andrew, keep them coming

Steve

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Andrew, Do you have prices for the P-38 yet - 11/24/2002 2:52:27 AM   
steve114


 

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Status: offline 		I looked at your price list, and alas the P-38 price is not there.

Ballpark will do

Also, do you have an idea of when it will be available

Steve

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KMP (Kondor Model Products) ARF's - 11/24/2002 3:53:37 AM   
AKondor


 

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Status: offline 		The P-38 is due to come in with my March container. The price will be in the 399.95 - 474.95 range. This will include a set of three air retracts as well.

Andrew

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You are the Man Andrew - 11/24/2002 4:07:40 AM   
steve114


 

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Status: offline 		SOunds great, just finished watching a hisory channel program on the P-38, I didn't know that it had the top pilot (by number of kills) in WW II.

He had 40 confirmed kills.

Next highest -- also in a P-38 was 38.

Quite a program, quite a plane.

Steve

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KMP (Kondor Model Products) ARF's - 12/12/2002 4:00:34 AM   
Otto Kudrna



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Status: offline 		Just spoke to Andrew Kondor a few days ago, and he told me that the kits are actually on the water. from my own personal import experience, that means about 3-4 weeks. I have already pre-ordered my kits, because they will go like gang-busters. For those of you that are interested in these beautiful kits, you may want to reserve yours too. you can call Andrew at (807) 622-8080 Eastern time zone.

Otto Kudrna

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KMP (Kondor Model Products) ARF's - 12/12/2002 5:03:48 AM   
TLH101



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Status: offline 		Retracts look a lot like Spring Airs without the gold anodize, and with old style valve.

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KMP (Kondor Model Products) ARF's - 12/12/2002 5:18:30 AM   
f2racer



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Status: offline 		Morris has pics of the prototype of his P-38 ARF! The white stuff is gel-coated fiberglass. Impressive that they're willing to show the model naked like this. Check out their website.

< Message edited by f2racer -- Dec 13 2002 9:00AM >

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KMP (Kondor Model Products) ARF's - 12/12/2002 9:07:37 AM   
AKondor


 

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Status: offline 		I will gladly post a similar picture. My P-38 will be available by spring and will include a set of three air retracts that are basically identical to "spring air" type retracts. You can see a picture of the retracts on my website.....this type is included with my other kits such as my P-47 and P-51.

Andrew
KMP

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KMP (Kondor Model Products) ARF's - 1/7/2003 2:37:40 AM   
AKondor


 

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Status: offline 		Update:

First: My GEE BEE kits have not yet arrived!! The ones being sold for 399.95 are NOT mine. yes, they are similar but there are some integrity differences.

My Gee Bees were made 45-60 days ago. They were made at a different factory under different supervision.

I will be shipping my kits in about three weeks (give or take) probably give......

Anyhow, for those waiting for my kits, please stand by it won't be long now.

The P-38 and other new kits will be here in the spring (may-ish)

Andrew Kondor
KMP

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KMP (Kondor Model Products) ARF's - 1/7/2003 8:20:13 PM   
AKondor


 

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Status: offline 		I have attached a picture of the proposed P-38 color scheme. What do you think???

Please let me know on this forum or e-mail me a [email]ultimate@norlink.net[/email]
my web site is [url]www.kmp.ca[/url]


Andrew
KMP

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KMP (Kondor Model Products) ARF's - 1/7/2003 8:40:28 PM   
Richard L.



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Status: offline 		Looking good so far. I like this color scheme with the yellow spinner and the invasion stripes.

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WHITE LIGHTNING - 1/8/2003 5:48:11 AM   
Matt-RCU