Hello people-

I want to let you know that this plane is a real "Gem" to fly. I couldn't find any bad habits with this plane. I had to actually force it to do something bad. The only gripe is the mechanical retracts are junk so I changed to Robarts for $169.00. It is pricey but, in my oppinion, it absolutrely worth it. If you were debating one of these, don't, it is truely worth the price and you won't be disappointed.

John

One thing you can depend on with World Models. You will ALWAYS get a good flying, well constructed plane. No matter what it is.

What engine is on it John?

Joe

I have a Moki 1.8 on it and it fly's in fantastic! No need for tail weight. I did have to put the battery up front though.

Glad to hear that John;It's on my list to get soon...

I wonder if a 2.4 gasser would fit nice>?

Joe !~)

John Did you have to add nose weight??? I found that I had to add 24oz using the OS 160 and other wise building to specs.

My WM 80" Zero came out at 17.25 pounds using a G-38 plus Century Jet retracts. No added weight needed (the G-38 took care of that)

May be flying this weekend.

Watch for a full review in an upcoming issue of R/C REPORT Magazine

Yes I did have to add nose weight. I used a 1800 pack and then added some stick on weights to balance it out.

Dick, dude! I can't wait for the review. I love your brand of entertainment sir!!! haha!
BTW, how much were the retracts?

Joe

Robarts were $169.00 plus the air kit.

I believe the retracts are in the $225.00 range. They even have the "scissors" placed sideways as the Zero had. them this way

If you look at Zero, the scissors are in facing the front of the airplane. That is if I'm interperting what you mean by scissors.

Looking at all the photos I have of the full scale Zero, the scissors face outboard with the gear lowered and they face down with the gear retracted.

The ones on the Century Jet gear are quite large and look awkward.

The offset wheel fork goes against the inside of the wing top sheeting when retracted.

http://www.rollmodels.net/nworkbench...zero/doors.jpg

what model robarts are we using and where to buy them?

I flew mine for the 1st time this weekend at a warbird event in Port St. Lucie, FL. What a great plane. Mine is set up with a G-38 and Sping Air retracts. My 1st attempt was a week ago and the landing gear ripped out of the plane after flying for 3 seconds and 2 feet off of the ground. I rebuilt the entire area where the retracts mount with birch plywood and extensive bracing. It's been great since. This plane is notorious for having a weak gear blocks; even after I initialy reinforced them with epoxy. But all that melted away when we flew about 10 birds int the sky at the same time and 3 of them were Zeros.

I have guestion on that 80 inch zero how did you get that G-38 to mount up and have the cowl fit?I have the same setup but getting the motor and cowl to fit without the prop sticking wayout is my problem,do i have to cut back the box mount? BillR