tailskid

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Just came across this one....

https://www.jb-hobbies.com/presta/wa...cc-eg-arf.html

It is going to be displayed at the AMA Convention this weekend.....I will look it over carefully....very carefully....while one hand will be on my wallet

Jerry

LDM

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Its the larger version of the VQ new Dauntless . I have the smaller one and have also been waiting for this larger version.
My only concern is that VQ wood is not the best !

uncljoe

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Have One ... Its AWESOME. one of the BESTs ARF out there, few issues but overall its a 8.5 to 9 , hope to have it finished by the end of the week. BTW JB Hobbies is a NO Smoke , No Mirrors dealer , Just Delivers the GOODs on time , I would BUY from JB Hobbies again.
Semper Fi
Joe

tailskid

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I have had the same service from them also....good company to deal with.

Jerry

PS Uncljoe, you going to the AMA Convention this weekend?

uncljoe

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No Jerry, SVF has a low key Warbird event that weekend.
LDM yes the wood quality leaves something to be desired, although lazer cutting is outstanding .
All interior surfaces appear to have CA joints No lose joints visable . The interiors of fuselage/flaps is more like a "white wash"rather than a paint .some area's require prior experience in kit building, but Overall Its a KEEPER..
Semper Fi
Joe

LDM

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Thanks Joe
do you have any pics or a build thread ? would love to see the real deal vs the factory shots !
Thanks my friend and thanks for your service !

uncljoe

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Few progress photo's, I want a open canopy so,clip clip .little glue here and screws etc. checking out the cabling ,etc, Might even try and make a operating hook...
Semper Fi
Joe

Had a issue with the wood(simulated plywood) for the servo mounts. reenforced wing mts.
,Pined all HINGES & control arms,
Used the space under the motor for the controller .

tailskid

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Looking good!

LDM

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Nice Pics Joe, good to hear about the details and wood strength.

dmyers0403

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Ditto for James at JB Hobbies. He has been great to order from. All my orders have had great backup. I just received my most recent order of a Seagull Spitfire on the 5th. Upon inspection that evening I found sever damage to the vertical stab due to freight handling which would have required major reconstruction and finish. Sent photos that same evening (5th) and emailed to James (around 9:11 PM). Had a response from James that same night at 9:21pm. Received new fuselage today the 8th at noon. Wow - I'm impressed. Good service desires attention.

uncljoe

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While waiting on a new receiver and Batteries just been adding WEIGHT , Pilot/crew, Canopy , gun etc..... Stuff that make you add weight to the nose (UG !)

tailskid

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Bought one at the AMA Convention........

How did the Warbirds event go?

LDM

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wow nice Joe, do the pilots come with the kit painted ?
If so that is a great value !!!

uncljoe

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Tailskid.. The warbird event is this coming weekend..... LDM .. The pilots are painted but need weathering etc...Only issue on the pilots/crew is their WEIGHT .
Sever Fi

tailskid

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Thanks Unclijhoe......I was wondering why they would schedule it the same weekend as the 'AMA' show...thanks again!

Jerry

PS Did you also get the retracts?

LDM

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Hey Joe,
These cheapy pilots are sold by Motion RC for the 1700 mm size warbirds , they come painted, full body down to the knee area and super light.
My be good for a future project . I am useing them on my TBM Avenger

uncljoe

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Jerry
Yes I did get the factory retracts, They wrong scale wise as the strut should be on the inside with wheel on the outside . These work, but again NOT scale But for my standoff scale there DEAD NUTS on....
LDM the more I handle the structure,it requires some care as a few GLUE(ca) joints have opened .
As far as motor spacers 2" will not work .Need to be at 2.375 " at least to clear cowl .
Other than a few MINOR Issues , IMO its a Better than average ARF But the ACID test is how well it flys . Hopefully the batteries and receive arrive SOON.
Semper Fi

tailskid

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What would happen if the struts were swapped to the other side?

LDM

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VQ Wood was always suspect Joe. I had two P40ties and now the smaller Dauntless.
On my two P40ties I used Flite Skin to reinfroce all touch points , just my need to want a more solid feel .
We will do the same with my smaller Dauntless and this one when I make the purchase ,

uncljoe

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Tailskid .. It's not as easy as swapping the struts, the retract motor (or Piston) is on the lower,than the strut, My Zirolli had Robart struts which are constructed just like the full scale,
Also for those who want the scale look the canopy is short of cross bracing between all top of all canopy glass . I just added a piece of tape where they would go.
Semper Fi
STILL waiting on batteries.....

tailskid

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Are you going to bring 'parts' of the plane to the Fly-In this weekend??? I would love to see what you have done with the fuse.....

uncljoe

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Tailskid, It will be ready to fly thursday, Might have my back up batteries by Wednesday afternoon ,soI'm shooting for a maiden Thursday afternoon,
Semper Fi
Joe

rcmiket

Looking good.

Mike

tailskid

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Where are going to fly it at? AMPS or SVF?

Got mine

uncljoe

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Tailskid Going out around 3/3:30 pm at SVF