Was that you that wrote that?? I musta missed it. Thought it was someone else. Regardless, a little ribbing every now and then don't hurt nobody.
On the PLProd and ZNLine stuff, I agree only part way. Their molding is nice except the rubber ducky effect takes a bit of getting used to. Their wing quality has been suspect on some offerings. And the flying qualities on some of the models have just been fair. Their latest offerings are much better.
Nevertheless, to me, it's just great to have options. My approach (and Mike's) is just one option.
But I still don't care much for ARFies. Just love them Tree Roaches. Now if I can only get settled enough in the new place to start breaking some Bals.....a. Heh, heh
Matt
ORIGINAL: dflynt
> SOME ROACH EHHH?? Couldn't help but rib our West Coast pattern brothers.
Hey, I heard that Matt. You guys are sure getting a lot of mileage out of my snide remarks. Sorry to crash your thread Mike, but the ribbing and all.
I don't really have a problem with wood. I flew my wood Oxalys 50 today, and it is great. Very light, stiff, no mixing required, and it flies superb. The Exclusiv Modelbau wood kits are beautiful. I wish they would make a pattern kit, and I would probably build one even though I swore off building. I have built many wood kits. I started off 1/3 a century ago with Guillows wood and tissue-colored rubber powered kits, and I will always have a soft spot for a built up model. However, for the choices available, I still prefer the French made kevlar/foam/carbon fiber/epoxy kits above all else for 2m pattern. The price is high, and the availability of parts is non-existant, but nobody builds a better and/or lighter pattern plane than Znline or Plf (9.0 pounds (4.07 kg) for the Supreme I just finished, no honeycomb or lightening techniques used).
Mike, you have a flair and passion for design, and that's great! You are making a positive difference in the hobby.
Sincerely,
David