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CM Pro Discus CS - 1/4/2007 12:13:41 PM   
Slope Flyer UK


 

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Status: offline 		Hi all.

Does anyone own the above ?.

I'm coming to the end of my assembly, and would like to hear some comments please..
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RE: CM Pro Discus CS - 1/4/2007 3:59:38 PM   
daveosoar


 

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I,m waiting on delivery from my LHS so will be pleased to keep in touch. There's been plenty of input on RC Groups. Mostly better than that on its predecessor, the DG1000.
Got your PM - my reply seems to have got lost but I'm in daily touch with Terry and Biggles Terry.
Feel welcome to use my email -- enticott3@aol.com
Happy new year.
Dave.

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RE: CM Pro Discus CS - 1/5/2007 5:20:00 AM   
Slope Flyer UK


 

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Status: offline 		Hi Dave.

Happy new year, too !.

Overall, its a nice kit......with some nice features.

I have noticed though, there seems to be a bit of anhedral in the wings, when they are mounted onto the fuz ?. This should level out though, in flight.

My recommended gear installation is:-

2 x Hitec HS-85MG's in the wings
1 x Hitec HS-55 in the fin, operating the elevator.
1 x Futaba S148 operating the rudder (via closed loop)

I'm using a Multicell 4.8v, 1000mAh, 2/3AF Ni-Mh battery............which is powering a JR RS77S "synth" Rx.

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RE: CM Pro Discus CS - 1/5/2007 10:29:16 AM   
Slope Flyer UK


 

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Status: offline 		Here you go Dave...

This is what it looks like, straight out of the box !!

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RE: CM Pro Discus CS - 1/5/2007 11:16:43 PM   
jak2998


 

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Status: offline 		hi slope flyer.jak2998 here. would like details on where to purchase the discus
jak

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RE: CM Pro Discus CS - 1/5/2007 11:25:35 PM   
daveosoar


 

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Its distributed by J Perkins. The arrival date in the UK was 03.01.07 according to their website. I have one on order from my LHS (PLUG-- Channel 4 Bournemouth) and hope to get it as soon as Customs release the import.
Dave.

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RE: CM Pro Discus CS - 1/6/2007 1:04:08 AM   
Slope Flyer UK


 

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Status: offline 		Hi Jack.

Great to have you here..............at least I'm not banned from this forum !!.

I got mine from Punctillio Model Spot, who had a stall at the BARCS soaring market.

Any reputable Perkins dealer in the UK, should be able to get one.

Have a word with Steve Webb Models, thats probably the best shop near to you !

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RE: CM Pro Discus CS - 1/6/2007 4:12:25 PM   
jak2998


 

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Status: offline 		thanks steve will have a trip to steve webb for bits and pieces. will enquire while i am there.. i am getting rid of the carbon mini blade. and getting a semi-scale job for the summer. if you know of anyone who wants a swop>>
jack

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RE: CM Pro Discus CS - 1/6/2007 10:20:55 PM   
daveosoar


 

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Status: offline 		Still waiting! Please keep the thread running, I need all the help I can get.
Dave.

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RE: CM Pro Discus CS - 1/7/2007 3:52:07 AM   
Slope Flyer UK


 

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Status: offline 		Hi Jack.....

I can't blame you about the Mini Blade !

I'm gonna be at SWM on Thurs Jan 18th, if you fancy meeting me there.


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RE: CM Pro Discus CS - 1/7/2007 3:56:29 AM   
Slope Flyer UK


 

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ORIGINAL: daveosoar

Still waiting! Please keep the thread running, I need all the help I can get.
Dave.


I'm not going anywhere !!

The fittings that it comes with, look a little weak, if you ask me......the horns especially.


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RE: CM Pro Discus CS - 1/8/2007 9:51:45 PM   
daveosoar


 

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Status: offline 		SFUK, Thanks. I'm sure 25 year old BOB will see me covered for doubtful items
Dave.

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RE: CM Pro Discus CS - 1/9/2007 7:06:00 AM   
Slope Flyer UK


 

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Status: offline 		If you want more pics on here.......let me know

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RE: CM Pro Discus CS - 1/9/2007 2:21:30 PM   
TFLG



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Status: offline 		Most of the hardware is adequate. I did end up replacing the clevices and I made my own carbon fiber control horns but the ones that came with it looked fine. I just prefer my usual hardware. The part that does not look up to the task is the wing rod and the wing tubes. I did replace the wing tubes on mine with carbon tubes beacuse one side was loose and was flopping around inside the wing. The anhedral is due to the wing rod flexing under the weight of the wings. In flight it goes the other direction but because it is so weak there is a fair amount of wing flex. Applying spoileron or flaperon will also cause the wings to flex a fair bit. I have ordered some 6mm steel rods to replace the carbon joiner on mine. Hopefully that will reduce the flexing. I may bed the rod to add a bit of dihedral. The kit looks just plain stupid with the wings hanging down like saggy titts on an old tart.

TFLG

< Message edited by TFLG -- 1/9/2007 2:22:28 PM >

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RE: CM Pro Discus CS - 1/10/2007 10:33:44 AM   
Slope Flyer UK


 

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Status: offline 		Cheers for that.

I've replaced all the horn on mine, as the standard ones look too thin. I have used them on the rudder though, as with the standard "closed-loop" set-up.

The pushrods and clevises were also replaced, as they looked way too flimsy to me...........and new servo covers were made too, as the kit ones were too thick !.

For the price, its a reasonable kit.............but as they say, you get what you pay for.

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RE: CM Pro Discus CS - 1/10/2007 5:48:52 PM   
daveosoar


 

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Status: offline 		Saggy ****, old tart
Sounds like my double X. I'm hoping the new model (in both senses) will be a great improvement.
Or am I just an old romantic - again in both senses?
Dave.

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RE: CM Pro Discus CS - 1/12/2007 6:25:44 AM