TBM DV8R anyone have one or about too?
12-29-2009, 04:36 PM
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TBM DV8R anyone have one or about too?
I just ordered a TBM DV8R. Should be here early next week. Just wondering if anyone else out there has purchased one or is in the process of building one.
While I put it together, I will take some pics and things that I have deviated from the instruction manual.
Hope it flys great.
While I put it together, I will take some pics and things that I have deviated from the instruction manual.
Hope it flys great.
12-29-2009, 04:45 PM
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RE: TBM DV8R anyone have one or about too?
Are you indeed confirmed of delivery?
I had one on order for over a year
always been told it will be here in a week. next month ...
it is on its way , it is in costumes, it in the warehouse blah blah
finally bought something else , i don't like being lied to.
Good luck if indeed you get one they do fly GREAT!
I had one on order for over a year
always been told it will be here in a week. next month ...
it is on its way , it is in costumes, it in the warehouse blah blah
finally bought something else , i don't like being lied to.
Good luck if indeed you get one they do fly GREAT!
12-29-2009, 05:58 PM
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RE: TBM DV8R anyone have one or about too?
got mine two weeks ago ordered it a joe nall from every thing I've looked at it looks pretty good.Frame work for canopy is broken and looks like glue joints have to be gone over over all looks good
12-29-2009, 08:02 PM
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RE: TBM DV8R anyone have one or about too?
let every one know how it goes in a few weeks want to get some more flights on old plane before I yank engine out .Can take pic if you want let me know.The wing is 4 piece so you can leave center on and just take tips off
12-30-2009, 09:20 PM
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RE: TBM DV8R anyone have one or about too?
I have one that just arrived a week ago. Looks like a decent kit ... not too much building. Going to put an older Titan in mine and may dial it back a bit. Mine arrived in fine shape and I think for the money, muy initial impression of the quality is pretty good. Doesn't look like there is much building beyond servo installs, hinging the control surfaces, mounting the stabs and equipment installs. The canopy will need some painting to hide all the plywood.
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RE: TBM DV8R anyone have one or about too?
ORIGINAL: David DeWitt
Keith,
Are you using their retract/struts and brake system?
David
Keith,
Are you using their retract/struts and brake system?
David
Yes. I will probably start the build in a couple of weeks.
01-02-2010, 10:00 PM
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ORIGINAL: noahb
how do the retracts look? Look like good quality?
how do the retracts look? Look like good quality?
Actually, they are pretty impressive. Hard rubber tires, trailing link design and massive cylinders for the size and weight of the gear. Springs appear to be substantial. Interesting locking design that allows for a completely horizontal trunnion slot in the side frames that will eliminate the buildup of burrs at the transition points.