Hi All,
Sorry I haven't been able to keep up with your thread. I took a vaction, had my computer crap-out and I'm now busy making kits to catch up with orders.

Thanks for your comments on the kit. Your words don't land on deaf ears!
I have made some improvements on the model that reflect many modelers comments.

I started out on my Ultimate 3D ( HellRaiser is just the print scheme on the plane) as an indoor model so weight was everything. As tests progressed it proved itself to be a good outdoor flyer as well.

The first models were coming in at 9oz AUW but as it was flown more and more outdoors it was necessary to add ply structures, landing gear and more carbon and the weight climbed.

You walk the fine line between performance and durability and I think I have done that.

As for what Hobby-Lobby recommends. I have no say in that. They know what I recommend and we have different views on the subject and I respect that.

Kit changes to date: I have increased the size of the opening in the ply landing gear former to allow the 1320 cells to pass through and be fastened with Velcro to the side of the fuse as well as the doubled firewall.

I'm trying to address the high speed wing twist problem. I have no problem with it myself as it was designed to be flown slow and thats how I fly mine,but now I make them for you guy and I will fix the problem!

The planes C.G. and hovering. I like the smaller cells to get the C.G. right for how I like the plane to feel and hover easier, But I have seen guys with 1900s up in the nose of the plane and had it real nose heavy hover the thing like its nothing. There are some very talented pilots out there!

I'm glad so many guys are enjoying the plane and hope I can to design kits that are as well receive as this one is!

Thank you to all,
Mike Glass
www.horseflyhobbies.com