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But the AMA wouldent approve of that story

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I guess you do have a point . But the non ama members would sure get a kick out of it .( with out a stroke )

Richard L.
 

Ya gota put gear doors on that baby...

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I thought about putting gear doors on, but the grass will either crack or rip the gear doors right out.

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All I keep hearing from you guys is some of the problems you have had with VQ ARFs.

Yet, the guy from VQ is posting here, and where are you guys?

So far it is me and him discussing his quality control.

You are reading the wrong thread if you want to get some action from VQ.

Look at the other one.

Steve

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I got my P-40 today (60 size with split flaps). I thought it was going to be wrecked when I saw the box at my door, but the double boxing worked and no damage to the plane.
Only detract to this plane is the covering, however, it is alot higher quality then what great planes uses. There is not a wrinkle anywhere. Paint does not scratch off eighter.
No hotglue in sight. Construction is excellently done. Retracts are installed and triple tickness ply used for mounting so they ought to last awhile. Plane is built from ply and cotonwood. full sheeted rib wing (not foamcore) All load bearing surfaces are ply and rest the cottonwood. Wood quality is alot better then the GP U can Do 3d. grain is finer so the wood does not stress fracture like the U can Do ribs can.
Web site warns of cowl warpage, but mine was fine and just slides right in place. Too much plastic is a concern. No problem now, but might be in future if it does not hold up. (should go to fiberglass like the cowl.)
Hardware on this ARF is even useable, the only other arf I have that I used supplied hardware was a Dave Patrick Ultamate.
Only gear I will replace is to use Robart horns, but thats a preferance, not required.

Overall great plane, seems much improved over the older designs. I was worried about VQ quality due to other posts, but have no issues based on this plane.

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I have a VQ AT-6 Texan and I really like it, It seems to be built well and flys very nicely. It is very gentle and forgiving for a warbird. I bought this at the Toledo show in april and other the directions being useless I love the plane. Maybe they have real directions in them now but mine came with only 2 pages of pictures. :D

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Archer,

Keep us posted on the P-40. It is on my short list of planes for early next year along with their A-26.

Dave

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Will keep posted on the p-40 but is mainly under the "any 60 size warbirds with flaps" thread. I had to wait for the plane to see what servos were needed. Standards will work all around but I will use one higher performance servo for the elevator since it is on a wire split yoke and the pinned hinges are stiffer then ca hinges. And of course a retract servo.
Directions are fair, 12 pages long and drawing oriented, but this plane comes with rod tubes in place already, split flaps installed, wing bolts drilled and really neat blind nuts in place. (they are the threaded portion with large 1" square back plates. No pulling out here. ) The tail Stablizer goes on in halfs with a through the fuse tube and pegs with set screws just like those used on 2 piece wings for 1/4 scale planes. Basically, unless this is your first plane, you do not need directions with how complete this plane is.

They also include nice BIG wheels, so grass field flying is not going to be a problem. the retracts are rotating and fold back in scale fashion for the P-40. they even have working shocks or whatever the proper term is.
Will start construction mid week when servos come in and will post some pics then.

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I'm surprised that so many people have issues with the VQ manuals... They seem about average to me, as vague as my Kyosho manuals ;) I actually like them. Simple diagrams makes for a short read. But definitely not for beginners.

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Just picked up my VQ P-40 AFTER THREE DAYS OF INSPECTION AT MY LOCAL HOBBY SHOP. I TOO WAS IMPRESSED ?

I 'VE DECIDED TO GO WITH A 91 FS JUST HAVEN'T DECIDED WHICH ONE ?

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I am using the max recommended. OS91FS surpass. Fits completely in the cowl.
I need a 90 degree bend for muffler and that will fit completly inside also.
I was going to go with an 80 fs but had the 91 already for a project I will not be completing for quite awhile yet.