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Kyosho Spitfire 90 1/6th scale - 3/15/2008 5:04:30 PM   
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Spitfire 90

Enjoy 90-size big scale flight. Retracts, flaps and detailed camouflage color scheme recreates the famous SPITFIRE spirit.



The legendary WWII fighter credited with the protection of England at the height of the struggle has been recreated as an impressive 90-class model. Elegant elliptical wings and the rounded form has been immaculately reproduced down to the finest detail with retractable undercarriage and split flaps that also replicate the function of the original Spitfire as well as its form. While the large size produces a calm and controlled flight style, the throttle can be opened up to generate the agile stunt flight of a fighter plane. The sporty flying characteristics will suit intermediate to advanced fliers. As the fuselage is mostly pre-assembled with detailed camouflage scheme also complete with printed film, the model exudes quality workmanship all over. Spectacular through the air and as a display, the SPITFIRE 90 recreates the romance and drama of history.

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Features

• Main components are factory assembled so only a short time needed to finish.
• Features lightweight balsa structure. Detailed characteristics of the shape are recreated in the pre-built fuselage.
• Pre-covered in wrinkle-resistant high-quality lightweight camouflage-print film.
• Printed film also replicates the partition lines of the outer planks and hatch in a highly detailed finish.
• FRP cowling complete with coloring.

• Large wing area of the elliptical wing generates the low-speed stability of the original SPITFIRE.

Contents

• 420cc Fuel Tank
• Retractable Landing Gear
• Tail Wheel
• Tires
• Linkage Parts

Required for operation

• R/C System / 7-channel, 8-servo (2 each for ailerons and flaps, 1 for retracts)
• Engine / 2-cycle 90-class, 4-cycle 110-120 class
• Propeller / D15 x P18 - D18 x P6
• 95mm Aluminum Spinner
• Fuel, engine starting tools
• Batteries specified for R/C system
• Glue

Tech data

Length...........56.5"
Wing span.......71.7"
Weight...........9.9lbs (approx.)
Engine............2-cycle 90 class (sold separately) , 4-cycle 110~120 class(sold separately)
Wing Area.......60.28dm2
Wing Load.......79.62g/dm2 (approx.)
Wing Type.......Original Semi-Symmetrical
R/C System......7-channel, 8-servo (sold separately)

Available End of March `08

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RE: Kyosho Spitfire 90 1/6th scale - 3/15/2008 8:28:39 PM   
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is this like advertisement?

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RE: Kyosho Spitfire 90 1/6th scale - 3/16/2008 2:42:06 AM   
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The nerve of some.......

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RE: Kyosho Spitfire 90 1/6th scale - 3/16/2008 3:31:04 AM   
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Well, here we go! I just pulled my Kyosho Spitfire 90 out of the box. This is a pretty big airplane.

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RE: Kyosho Spitfire 90 1/6th scale - 3/27/2008 9:53:39 PM   
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Does any one know what on line dealer is carrying this spitfire?

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RE: Kyosho Spitfire 90 1/6th scale - 3/27/2008 10:03:07 PM   
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try vision hobbies dot com, or roco usa dot com


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RE: Kyosho Spitfire 90 1/6th scale - 3/28/2008 3:08:43 AM   
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SO HOW'S THE BUILD COMMING ?
HAVE YOU FLOWN IT ?
WHAT PLANE OUT THERE WOULD YOU COMPARE THE arf TO REGARDINMG QUALITY, EASE OF BUILD/ FLYING ETC?

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RE: Kyosho Spitfire 90 1/6th scale - 3/28/2008 4:48:28 PM   
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I had the Kyosho Spitfire 40, and it was gorgeous...a PITA to build, but pretty. It didn't like it when I slammed the throttle, inverting itself on its maiden take-off not even 4 ft off of the ground...and then again about 20ft off the ground. Both times there was a violent snap-roll and the spinner ended up pointing the wrong way. Saved it both times.
It also didn't like low-and-slow w/ no engine. That one I didn't save .

Been looking at getting a Spitfire for my Saito 100. Would that have enough power?

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RE: Kyosho Spitfire 90 1/6th scale - 3/28/2008 5:36:24 PM   
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victorzamora , you must have done something VERY wrong with that spitfire. I can shut the engine off in flight, and the airplane will glide forever.

NoFlaps, my assembly has come to a halt. I am waiting on a power plant, which has not arrived yet. The Spitfire 90 requires very little gluing, so assembly is quick. The Wing can be taken apart at the center, and the horizontal stabs can be taken taken apart as well. Great for people with small cars, who want to fly a big airplane. I will post up some pictures later of the wing servo installation.

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RE: Kyosho Spitfire 90 1/6th scale - 3/28/2008 5:52:13 PM   
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I had it in the closest thing to a harrier a warbird can do . I was also 10ft off the ground, with the tree-line not even 50ft ahead of me...and I had a slight tail wind. I agree, it's all my fault...but it still hurt. Oh, and the CG was a little off .
I hadn't been introduced to 3D yet, but I knew what I wanted to do.

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RE: Kyosho Spitfire 90 1/6th scale - 3/28/2008 10:10:23 PM   
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that would be funny, a spitfire hanging on the prop.......

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RE: Kyosho Spitfire 90 1/6th scale - 3/29/2008 2:09:53 PM   
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Nice to know the wing comes apart...I drive a Mini Cooper

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RE: Kyosho Spitfire 90 1/6th scale - 4/1/2008 10:40:33 PM   
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I've just these cheap in the UK, apparently the first batch hasn't fuel resistant covering. <g>

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RE: Kyosho Spitfire 90 1/6th scale - 4/1/2008 10:44:39 PM   
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if the wings come apart....and it has retracts....how does that work?

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RE: Kyosho Spitfire 90 1/6th scale - 4/1/2008 11:07:23 PM   
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The retract servo is in one wing half, not in the center.

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