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New composite spitfire - 11/26/2007 6:48:07 AM   
sandseeker



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From: Derby, UNITED KINGDOM
Status: offline 		For all Spitfire fans, I just unpacked my Aviation Design Spitfire MK IX full composite kit.

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RE: New composite spitfire - 11/26/2007 7:18:55 AM   
Peter_OZ



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Status: offline 		very nice, is that the 80" version?

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RE: New composite spitfire - 11/26/2007 8:11:23 AM   
flapper


 

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Status: offline 		Full list of specifications would be nice.

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RE: New composite spitfire - 11/26/2007 8:19:42 AM   
Ram-bro


 

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Status: offline 		now would that be considered an ARF or just highly prefabed kit? I wish it was me opening a box like that

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RE: New composite spitfire - 11/26/2007 9:04:46 AM   
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Status: offline 		Looks like awesome quality! very nice mk9!! hope you keep building thread here too!!
is it 1/5,4 scale like bt:s 83inch? if its from france maybe it is..
im fighting with my 1/4 scale spitty to fit in f4c rules.
ones more very good looking kit! gratulations!!

cheers

Jukka

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RE: New composite spitfire - 11/26/2007 10:10:05 AM   
bla bla


 

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Status: offline 		Yeap, thats the French company.
They make VERY serious, not to mention BIG... jet models.

http://pagesperso-orange.fr/aviationdesign/index2.htm

Couldn't find that spit, only the last foam wing version but it sure looks nice.
How much?

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RE: New composite spitfire - 11/26/2007 10:18:00 AM   
sandseeker



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Status: offline 		1: 5.5 Scale 80in wingspan,billed as an ARF, approx 30 hrs work for the previous kit of this a/c that required the wings in 3 pieces joining and covering.I guess you could have this fully composite everthing, ailerons surface hinged, wings ,stabs plug-in flying after 15-20 hrs.
Very impressed so far with the quality/lightness of components (designer gives wt as 7.5 to 8.5 kg dry)
I intend to fit mvvs 26 gas motor (designer recomends 20-32 2 stroke and 20-30 cc 4 stroke power)
Surface moulded detail is the best I have seen in a moulded kit (aviation design produce very fine turbine and D/F kits see their web site(the ARF Spit is not there just the older kit on which its baced)
I have a lot of projects on the go but hopefully this will be flying soon. I have the YT Spit pictured as well but the product is miles behind the AD one.

Chris

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RE: New composite spitfire - 11/26/2007 10:31:42 AM   
sandseeker



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Status: offline 		bla, contact Eric at aviation.design@wanadoo.fr for the complete price list with all options. Its a big box so post is high cost mine was sent to Dubai approx 150 euro. Very good company to do buisiness with excellent communication via e mail (I have no connection with this company, but I think it's good to be able to give possitive feed back to ballance some of the not so happy storys on RCU)

Chris

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RE: New composite spitfire - 11/26/2007 7:17:13 PM   
alanc


 

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Status: offline 		how much is this spit?


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RE: New composite spitfire - 11/27/2007 5:16:55 AM   
sandseeker



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Status: offline 		Alan, basic price is 640 euro or $864 us, sounds a lot and is, but to scratch build to this standard counting hrs and materials then I think its's well worth the money. I have had 1/6 MR Spit with missmatched port starboard FG fuz and mind blowingly complex wing/tail plans that require the imagination of JK R to complete. I have a Retlas Spit and your late MK. The best so far has been the YT , quality/price. I prefer the MK 9 profile and I have examined some of the AD jet products, so I had no hesitation in ordering their Spit unseen. I had the missfortune to see a World Models "Spitfire" stagger around the circuit and plant itself on our vast tarmac (in Dubai) That pile of balsa and shiney film covering costs over $800 in Dubai....
I am so far, happy with my purchace!

I look forward to the new comp Spit from YT, will be an interesting comparison , any idea what MK or price for that one?

Regards Chris

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RE: New composite spitfire - 11/27/2007 7:27:56 AM   
bigtim


 

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Status: online 		here is the U.S.A./Canada distributor http://www.altecarerc.com/ they dont have the prices posted on the site but there is info for pricing,if you click the prop planes section there is a shot of the spit there looks pretty big.
the aviation design site has a list of distributors for there planes .

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RE: New composite spitfire - 11/27/2007 8:30:06 PM   
flypilot



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Status: online 		Very nice design, looking forward to seeing how it balances as it is 100% scale. Other similar composite design of this plane has been very tail heavy...hope this one is not as I really would like to get one myself...

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RE: New composite spitfire - 11/27/2007 8:36:26 PM   
Dave in UAE



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Looks good

Dave

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RE: New composite spitfire - 11/28/2007 2:40:44 AM   
transatlanticflight


 

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Status: offline 		Looks nice. Could you post a pic with the cowl off. Would like to see the fire wall mounting.

Thanks.

Rick

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RE: New composite spitfire - 11/28/2007 5:28:31 AM   
sandseeker



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Status: offline 		Rick, I am fitting an mvvs 160, with an inch driver xtension should be well hidden in the cowel.I will obviously cut an intake/exhaust for cooling.

Flypilot, composite elevator, rudder and plug in stabs appear to be light but strong.


chris

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