Epic Victory Build
11-15-2011, 04:02 AM
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The Epic was finished this past summer, and now has 25 plus flights. Takes a while to slow it down though!
To bad this model is no longer in production, as it is a very stable flyer.
To bad this model is no longer in production, as it is a very stable flyer.
11-15-2011, 11:04 AM
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RE: Epic Victory Build
Ron
Could you post more pictures of internal equipment arrangement ( tank , radio tray , turbine support equipment trays , front LG install ) , also
I am interested in recommended throws for control surfaces.
Thank you
Dragan
Could you post more pictures of internal equipment arrangement ( tank , radio tray , turbine support equipment trays , front LG install ) , also
I am interested in recommended throws for control surfaces.
Thank you
Dragan
11-16-2011, 04:12 AM
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RE: Epic Victory Build
Fuel tank mounted on CG. I'll get more pics once the plane is disassembled.
Aileron throw: 1" on high rate
Elevator throw : 1" on high rate
Rudder throw : 1.5" on high rate
Flap throw....all you can get!
Crow 1/2" with full flap
It flies much like a glider and we fly it on high rates, as the control response is slow.
Aileron throw: 1" on high rate
Elevator throw : 1" on high rate
Rudder throw : 1.5" on high rate
Flap throw....all you can get!
Crow 1/2" with full flap
It flies much like a glider and we fly it on high rates, as the control response is slow.
11-16-2011, 08:17 AM
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I had phoned the Epic factory, after many failed attempts to contact Rick Schramek. Seems there is an issue with the copyright of the design. The owner of the company was not real happy with me asking questions regarding the model. I remember a while back there was a thread on here discussing this (design infringement).
His words to me were" Just because you associated with a bad guy...doesn't make you bad".
I inquired about the possibility of obtaining the molds, which were property of Epic. He explained that they were illegally taken, and the person is now bankrupt. You can fill in the blanks..... His last comment was that his company is in business to build real jets.
So to answer your question...I doubt there will be any of these offered anytime soon.
To bad, they sure do fly nice!
So after this conversation, I phoned Piper in Florida to inquire about obtaining a 3 view for a Piper Meridian. (I had wanted to do a TP conversion with the Epic. )
The person that answered the phone was not nice at ALL. "You modelers shouldn't be stealing our designs!!!"
Geeeezz...........
His words to me were" Just because you associated with a bad guy...doesn't make you bad".
I inquired about the possibility of obtaining the molds, which were property of Epic. He explained that they were illegally taken, and the person is now bankrupt. You can fill in the blanks..... His last comment was that his company is in business to build real jets.
So to answer your question...I doubt there will be any of these offered anytime soon.
To bad, they sure do fly nice!
So after this conversation, I phoned Piper in Florida to inquire about obtaining a 3 view for a Piper Meridian. (I had wanted to do a TP conversion with the Epic. )
The person that answered the phone was not nice at ALL. "You modelers shouldn't be stealing our designs!!!"
Geeeezz...........
11-16-2011, 10:45 AM
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So after this conversation, I phoned Piper in Florida to inquire about obtaining a 3 view for a Piper Meridian. (I had wanted to do a TP conversion with the Epic. )
The person that answered the phone was not nice at ALL. ''You modelers shouldn't be stealing our designs!!!''
Geeeezz...........
....
So after this conversation, I phoned Piper in Florida to inquire about obtaining a 3 view for a Piper Meridian. (I had wanted to do a TP conversion with the Epic. )
The person that answered the phone was not nice at ALL. ''You modelers shouldn't be stealing our designs!!!''
Geeeezz...........
At one time... Full scale aviation companies would have been honored to have models made after the real thing.
11-16-2011, 04:40 PM
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No longer in production? So, are there any to be had?
No longer in production? So, are there any to be had?
Hope you are well - this thread is the build of my Epic Victory. I have almost finished fixing the undercarriage back on the GoldCat since Sin City Jets
11-26-2011, 07:02 PM
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RE: Epic Victory Build
Guys,
Do not believe everything you hear.
Our company is RPM Industries we have purchased all the molds and tooling for the Scale Epic Victory. We have a factory to produce not only this plane but the following aircraft also. A 3 meter Twin Victory, a 2.2 Meter Victory, a 2.2 Meter Twin Victory, a 2.2 Meter Turboprop, a 2.6 Meter Extra 3D model, a 1.5 Meter Yak 54 3D all composite planes built to standards equal to or better than the Victories that have already been built and delivered to date all around the World.
We will also produce the highest quality 1.6 meter Foam EDF Victory and Twin Victory in the world. These planes will be available from Airframe to PnP.
We will have USA and Europe warehouses, customer support and custom configuration capabilities at these facilities. All this will be up and operating in the next 6 months. The factory is already producing aircraft and in fact the first customer delivery was made about two weeks ago.
We are very busy geting all of this in full operation so please be patient and it will be worth the wait.
Ron
11-27-2011, 12:39 AM
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RE: Epic Victory Build
ORIGINAL: RPM Industries
Guys,
Guys,
Do not believe everything you hear.
Our company is RPM Industries we have purchased all the molds and tooling for the Scale Epic Victory. We have a factory to produce not only this plane but the following aircraft also. A 3 meter Twin Victory, a 2.2 Meter Victory, a 2.2 Meter Twin Victory, a 2.2 Meter Turboprop, a 2.6 Meter Extra 3D model, a 1.5 Meter Yak 54 3D all composite planes built to standards equal to or better than the Victories that have already been built and delivered to date all around the World.
We will also produce the highest quality 1.6 meter Foam EDF Victory and Twin Victory in the world. These planes will be available from Airframe to PnP.
We will have USA and Europe warehouses, customer support and custom configuration capabilities at these facilities. All this will be up and operating in the next 6 months. The factory is already producing aircraft and in fact the first customer delivery was made about two weeks ago.
We are very busy geting all of this in full operation so please be patient and it will be worth the wait.
Ron
Good to see another player in the Market
Dennis
11-27-2011, 01:28 PM
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RE: Epic Victory Build
ORIGINAL: RPM Industries
Guys,
Guys,
Do not believe everything you hear.
Our company is RPM Industries we have purchased all the molds and tooling for the Scale Epic Victory. We have a factory to produce not only this plane but the following aircraft also. A 3 meter Twin Victory, a 2.2 Meter Victory, a 2.2 Meter Twin Victory, a 2.2 Meter Turboprop, a 2.6 Meter Extra 3D model, a 1.5 Meter Yak 54 3D all composite planes built to standards equal to or better than the Victories that have already been built and delivered to date all around the World.
We will also produce the highest quality 1.6 meter Foam EDF Victory and Twin Victory in the world. These planes will be available from Airframe to PnP.
We will have USA and Europe warehouses, customer support and custom configuration capabilities at these facilities. All this will be up and operating in the next 6 months. The factory is already producing aircraft and in fact the first customer delivery was made about two weeks ago.
We are very busy geting all of this in full operation so please be patient and it will be worth the wait.
Ron
Do you have a site whare we can see all that nice's planes?
Best regards Johan
07-18-2012, 08:15 AM
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Hello Ron
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When they will be available , prices ?
Thanks
Dragan
ORIGINAL: RPM Industries
Guys,
Guys,
Do not believe everything you hear.
Our company is RPM Industries we have purchased all the molds and tooling for the Scale Epic Victory. We have a factory to produce not only this plane but the following aircraft also. A 3 meter Twin Victory, a 2.2 Meter Victory, a 2.2 Meter Twin Victory, a 2.2 Meter Turboprop, a 2.6 Meter Extra 3D model, a 1.5 Meter Yak 54 3D all composite planes built to standards equal to or better than the Victories that have already been built and delivered to date all around the World.
We will also produce the highest quality 1.6 meter Foam EDF Victory and Twin Victory in the world. These planes will be available from Airframe to PnP.
We will have USA and Europe warehouses, customer support and custom configuration capabilities at these facilities. All this will be up and operating in the next 6 months. The factory is already producing aircraft and in fact the first customer delivery was made about two weeks ago.
We are very busy geting all of this in full operation so please be patient and it will be worth the wait.
Ron
08-14-2012, 06:45 PM
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RE: Epic Victory Build
Hello,
We have two epic victory jets- new- graupner, for sale on our site now.
graupner-usa
Just thought I would mention it.
thank you,
Sandy S.
Graupner USA
We have two epic victory jets- new- graupner, for sale on our site now.
graupner-usa
Just thought I would mention it.
thank you,
Sandy S.
Graupner USA
03-09-2013, 08:47 PM
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I was looking for a 3-View of the plane and I found this thread. The EDF versions are available now and the composite Turbine version is in Testing phase.
http://www.rpmusainc.com/
Ralph
http://www.rpmusainc.com/
Ralph
03-10-2013, 03:11 AM
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RE: Epic Victory Build
Hello all,
we made an new kit from the Graupner Epic Victory....
Well we did this for Graupner..... but the Graupner Factory is bankrupt and we did 4 Models for them... They do not want big composite Models anymore... so we have 4 more models we can sell....
We redetailed the Kit, so now the kit is Superscale and ARF and Inmold paint.
Before it was an quite poor model. all wood and parts has to installed by customer...
Now:
- All Wood is installed and Glued Properly
- Door is hinged and installed and Working
- Air Intake is painted Black and installed
- Turbine Holder is installed
- Front hood is working and Locking installed
- Wing is 2 pcs for better handling
- Surface is detailed with screws reviets and covers
- All elastic hinged rudders now in Scale hinges
- We also have Scale Retract, Legs and Wheels
- Also Tank is inluded, instaleld and holds 4 liter
Price also is better like Graupner Price was.... We talk 2.799 Euro for the ARF Kit and 749 Euro for the Complete Retract set.
we made an new kit from the Graupner Epic Victory....
Well we did this for Graupner..... but the Graupner Factory is bankrupt and we did 4 Models for them... They do not want big composite Models anymore... so we have 4 more models we can sell....
We redetailed the Kit, so now the kit is Superscale and ARF and Inmold paint.
Before it was an quite poor model. all wood and parts has to installed by customer...
Now:
- All Wood is installed and Glued Properly
- Door is hinged and installed and Working
- Air Intake is painted Black and installed
- Turbine Holder is installed
- Front hood is working and Locking installed
- Wing is 2 pcs for better handling
- Surface is detailed with screws reviets and covers
- All elastic hinged rudders now in Scale hinges
- We also have Scale Retract, Legs and Wheels
- Also Tank is inluded, instaleld and holds 4 liter
Price also is better like Graupner Price was.... We talk 2.799 Euro for the ARF Kit and 749 Euro for the Complete Retract set.
