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Joined: 2/14/2002 From: Duluth,
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Guys, I'm going with a Brillelli 25ccGT on mine. Should do the job nicely! I am not a retract fan so I will be putting a set of robo-struts on and that's it! I'll post some pics once I get started.
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Joined: 7/21/2003 From: atlanta,
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Loopman, I'm curious about your engine/plane combo. I'm wondering what engine to use on mine. Did you use the magneto version, or e.i.? Was any weight needed to balance? Did it fit in the cowl? How was the performance? Thank you.
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Joined: 1/7/2002 From: MONTEBELLO, CA, USA Status: offline
Hi All
Just pick one up from Raidentech/Nitroplanes.com. Great guys, lots of inventory great prices. Not much on conversation though.
On these arfs you need to go back to basics. Make sure you use your own successful calculations for CG. Most of the CMP locations are not forgiving (to far aft) , . Don't be afraid to put all the ballast you need in this AT6 to Cg it. It is a tail heavy airframe in general as a model. The covering will come off, its cheap. The cowl will need to be beefed up. Good place for some nose wieght.
Even with all your "upgrades" you'll still come out ahead.
A few things to note about the CMP arfs and arf in general from China. They are made in a masses and quick. If your paint chips, remember you only paid around $250-$300 for a fully assembled model. Imagine if you paid $500.00 for some of the chinese models that are smaller than this one, its paint will still chip, its still made from polyester resin, just more cost to you.
Mine will have an OS 160, robarts, I will glass the outer panels and airfoil the Hstab. And put my own colors on it.
So the work you do on it, you start way ahead of where you would be if you bought a kit for more money.
I'm not an arf guy but i currently have. CMP: 2-53" P51Ds, 2- 70" zeros, 1-54" zero, 1-Mosquito and the 82" AT6.
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Joined: 10/9/2002 From: GUELPH,
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I,m thinking about getting a AT-6 in this size range. I was originally thinking of going with a Midwest kit but have since come across this version of a 1/6th AT-6 and agree that for $250us you get quite a head start and can modify the airframe if desired to get a better flying more scale apperance without to much difficulty. Besides the 3 piece wing has its definate advantages for storage and transportation etc.
Steve I could not agree more , if you dont have a ton of time the CMP are a great place to start as far as just adding to the basics to make the kits better or going farther to add even more scale . I have the 73" p40 as my next build , I know I need a ton of mods but its was a good frame to start on .
Keep us posted , planes looks interesting and worth buying .
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Joined: 10/9/2002 From: GUELPH,
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Hey guys I just recieved my CMP AT-6. I,m very impressed with the workmanship and the basic airframe as a starting point for making a really nice Sport scale warbird. I too am going with Robart retracts with mods the the glass center section of the wing. I will post some pics this weekend if I can figure out how to do so. As for anyone just interested in putting the plane as delivered together and flying I see no major obstacles with that choice either [ well maybe the hardware needs replacing]. I got mine through my local hobby shop and they sourced it through AKM models $320 cdn you can,t beat the price.
Dave
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Joined: 12/1/2005 From: crestview,
FL, USA Status: offline
I finial got around to working on my t-6, can you all give me some suggestions on how to make the wings detachable. It looks like it going to be a quick and easy build, I am using a g-26, robart retracts. and looking for a better tail wheel. and a pilot.. back later terry
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Joined: 5/10/2006 From: Susanville, CA, USA Status: offline
I posted my experience in Questions and answers Anthony. I wouldn't even consider one if I were you. No customer support and too many other issues. Yes in my other post I misspelled glued, I hit the wrong key and not the spell-checker. Whooopse.
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Joined: 8/1/2005 From: Minneapolis,
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I'm looking at this t-6 as my first large bird. I really love the look of it! I have a new Magnum 1.80fs that I would really like to use. I've heard some refrences that it's got a short cowl. Would a four stroke fit the cowl? Also excuse my ignorance, but I notice quite a few of you guys ether use big 2-stroke glow or 2-stroke gas engines, why no four stroke glows?
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Joined: 10/9/2002 From: GUELPH,
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Hey guys I,m still trying to figure out how to upload some pics.I,ve got mine stripped and have already primered up the fuse. The construction is as good as any I,ve seem. As for the 4 stroke issue, the cowl is short you,ve got 5 1/2" from the firewall to the cowl face. I,ve looked at a few different options 2 stroke, 4 stroke and gas and still haven,t decided. I,m sure that adding weight to the front of this airframe is going to be necessary. I,m shooting for a 14-16lb AUW. With this in mind though I,m starting my search for a suitable engine that will put out 14-17lbs of thrust with no bigger than a 17" prop. thx Dave
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