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Old 03-16-2008, 12:08 PM
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Default RE: skyshark kits no more

Hey guys, I just bought a Skyshark FW-190 A-8 kit from my LHS and I've been reading all of the threads from you. I also got into this hobby when most of the airplanes in the air were wood-built kits. Two things come to mind here, #1 $300+ for a .60 size warbird wood kit is high cosidering H9 (all wood) ARFs are not much more, but they don't make any Axis fighters. #2 Have you guys seen what prices the older .60 size Royal, Pica, etc. warbird kits are going for? I like the wood kits in a since you have more flexiblity in what you want: color scheme and modifications (retracts installed while building). If the price is the biggest problem we have here, then we all end up flying the same cheaper ARF models and have no interesting models at the the flying field. To sum everything up, we really need to support the LHS and the quality RC manufacturer who is trying to give us what we want. Too many good manufacturers have already gone by the way side and it's too bad.
Old 06-19-2008, 05:36 PM
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Default RE: skyshark kits no more

I'm looking for a SkyShark ME 109e kit or plans. If anyone knows of one please let me know.

Thanks
Old 06-19-2008, 08:39 PM
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Default RE: skyshark kits no more

Thought I had one but it's a 109G model. Have that one and a FW 190A kit, both still new and in the box. And NO, they're not for sale. Sorry.
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Old 06-20-2008, 06:19 AM
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Still looking for thr 109e.

Regards
Old 10-18-2008, 08:30 AM
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Default RE: skyshark kits no more

I had seen a post about skyshark started selling short kits again, but now can't find it. They had two kits, a Hellcat and an Avenger I believe they were currently offering limited laser cut wood, fiberglass cowls, and plans.
Old 10-18-2008, 08:40 AM
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I think they are going to sell plans , that is all I heard about
Old 10-18-2008, 02:26 PM
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there offering the Skyraider http://www.skysharkrc.com/shop/?shop...236194&cat=41&
and the Hellcat http://www.skysharkrc.com/shop/?shop...236194&cat=42&
Old 10-18-2008, 05:42 PM
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waiting for the dauntlass or avenger
Old 10-18-2008, 07:05 PM
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Default RE: skyshark kits no more

Yes.... bring back the Avenger! Oh, and the 109E too!
Old 10-27-2008, 05:24 AM
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waiting hard for D3A Val
Old 11-10-2008, 01:57 AM
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ORIGINAL: Wherewolf

waiting hard for D3A Val
Me too :-)

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Old 12-15-2008, 06:24 PM
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Default RE: skyshark kits no more

While I may be one of the few that were not a fan of SkyShark's service and attitudes, wherein there might have been a disagreement, I must admit that their Warbirts were top shelf and am glad that I have one of their P-40 Warhawks!

NOW...all of this said, it is my understanding from the folks at KMP in Canada that they use the same manufacturer in China as does (Did) SkyShark!

And, as such, I also understand that there was an agreement by all parties involved that whatever SkyShark had and/or had developed...KMP could not have and vice-versa??

In light of all of this and SkyShark's decisions, in the overall best interest of the hobby and those that purchased SkyShark Warbirds and/or were planning to...........I think it would nice and a class act on SkyShark's part to release and and all rights to their Warbirds (parts, complete assemblies and entire planes) to KMP.....that is if KMP wants to do this???

YES???


NO???
Old 12-15-2008, 07:25 PM
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Default RE: skyshark kits no more

Plane, just before the FW190 was re-released in a short kit, I emailed Skyshark and asked them about the 109 kit returning. I was told if the kits do well, they will bring the 109 back as well, unfortunately that's no kind of release date, but something is better than nothing. I do plan on picking up the FW190 when time allows me to build it, already have one on the board. Probably order it after Christmas unless the Platt FW190 or ME109 wins the coin toss.
Old 06-30-2009, 10:24 AM
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FYI, although the FW190D9 is not advertised on the SKYSHARK webpage. The balsa parts for the FW190D9 is still available so as the plans. I just ordered a set from Mike at skyshark.
Hope this is of use to anyone interested in the FW190D9
Old 06-30-2009, 10:36 AM
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I loved my Skyshark Fw 190D9. Flew VERY well, right up till I lawn darted it.

Fast build, good looking lines.
Old 08-19-2009, 04:15 AM
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Hi EvilMerlin,

I got my FW190D9 parts and plans a couple of weeks ago. Nicely cut and shrinkwrapped in plastic. Only non scale thing about the FW190 is the position of the retracts. It's no problem to move the retracts from the shortened wheelbase to the actual scale position. Just a simple matter of moving it out by one rib spacing. Still compared to the top flite version or Pica version it is way more accurate in outline.

Did you have your retracts in the scale location and using a scale angle of 74 or 80 degrees? instead of 85? and did you use spring airs? Are they robust enough to take hard landings? (not crash landings )

Do you have any photos to share? I'm thinking of starting a build log sometime in future and may use Brian Taylor FW190 plans to incorporate some of the finer scale things - e.g. frise ailerons, tail wheel position

Nick
Old 12-24-2010, 02:00 AM
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Default RE: skyshark kits no more

the kits is again available!
http://www.skysharkrc.com/plans.htm
merry Christmas
Old 12-24-2010, 09:24 AM
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Default RE: skyshark kits no more

Yeah. pretty happy about the return of the kits.. Now about that price; I want another FW190D.

I'll end up buying one for down the road to support them as kit companies are a dying breed to all the ARF's out there.
Old 12-24-2010, 10:23 AM
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Default RE: skyshark kits no more

I emailed skyshark about the ME 109G and they will start selling it in a few days.
Old 12-24-2010, 10:55 AM
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Default RE: skyshark kits no more

can't tell from the pics or discription, but does it come with the gun blisters???
Old 12-24-2010, 10:57 AM
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Default RE: skyshark kits no more

I just ordered. I am really looking forward to it.

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