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Old 05-25-2002 | 05:15 PM
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JoanC
 
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Default Manufacturer lying

I just bought a Phoenix Aircraft Models CAP 232-40. The reason I bought it is that it seemed a nice kit and the all up weight claimed in the box was 1600g. I thought it was a very light model and that maybe it would be worth trying an electric conversion so I bought it. When it arrived home I inmediately saw that the weight would never come close to what they said so I decided to go the glow power way. The kit is of decent quality and it really needs little work to assemble meaning that you can do very little to add weight. I have it now with the motor mounted (an OS 46 FX) and it weights 2100g. To this weight I have to add all servos (5 servos) and hardware related (pushrods,links,etc..) receiver and battery pack to complete the model so I think that the model will finally go to 2400g if I use a light pack. This is 800g more than what the manufacturer says, 33% more. I am not saying that this model is not going to fly right, because it is a decent final weight and I know I can use a smaller motor, I can use micro servos and receiver, but it is impossible to get near the 1600g. Why do some manufacturers lye in their specifications?