ORIGINAL: LDM
bass , could not agree more . I just got the spit for xmas and the out of the box appearance is very nice .
MOst of my CMP tweeks dont go over $20, and that includes hardware , fiberglass and carbon fiber rods .
I glass the engine bulkheads -and retarct rails (common practice on many arfs )
I use carbon fiber to reduce certain "tin can " type flex areas in the lightweight fuse ---very common in these type planes .
and I replance the hardware -again very common in arfs .
You are wrong with that statement. I haven't had to replace the hardware for Goldberg planes or my two Hanger 9s. I choose to replace some hardware for my Hanger 9s, not because I had too.
I would agree with you. I'm surprised at all the positive comments on CMP planes in this thread.
There use to be a lot of CMP planes at my airfield - we are located very close to one of the major importers. Now I rarely see any, and they have a very bad reputation.
I bought a CMP 72" Katana. It was a couple of pounds overweight and it flew like it. Sure it would fly, but it always felt like it wanted to snap if I pushed it at all. And forget about 3D. Putting the plane together was also a pain, and I did replace almost all the hardware, which added about $50 to the purchase cost. No more CMP for me, no matter how inexpensive they are.
Malcolm
I suspect a few people in here have a contract to sell CMP Products. I do know some are dealers or a part of sales.
I was fooled by some of the people in here and bought the two CMP Planes. After I bought them, I found all the Negitive write ups on CMPs. Also, I noticed there wasn't any reveiws in any of the magazines that I subscribe to. If I had investigated CMP a bit longer, I would have bought a Goldberg, Great Planes or Hanger 9.
We live and learn, but one thing I don't do is to try to push anything that isn't good. I like to build and fly, and at times make friends. I warn people of bad kits often, no matter what... or who dosen't like it. To me, If you like your plane fine. If you feel a plane isn't for a beginer to build... say it. If a Brand is lacking compared to others, admit it. Other than that, the rest is all Dog Poo.
I like to talk about this Hobby without insults. I can agree to not agree, and would still wouldn't care if you are in the Pit next to me. And I don't kick my Cat because I didn't like what someone had Posted. When people start insulting or attempt to attack my well being in these forums... it's not me with the issues. And I'm not here to impress anyone, just to contribute and have a little Online fun.
Peter Dowling aka Luftwaffe Oberst
AMA District II # 865404
Radio Aero Modelers Club
Pulaski, NY