RCU Forums - Anyone with with CMP FW-190 experience??

G'Day F-86
The 190 is one of CMPro's nicest looking models.
I fitted one with a Saito 170 R3, seemed the perfect match.
Added some chopped strand around the inside of the firewall to fuse joint.
Fitted Robarts, which meant dremelling out a little wood at the mounts, worried me as I wasn't sure how much meat was left and the gear legs are quite long. It flew very well so the gear held out OK.
The tail wheel wire seemed flimsy so I replaced it. (I've seen several CM models snap this wire)

I also used a 4400 mA 'D' cell for the on board glo, this was mounted up front and the Saito triple is not exactly a lightweight. With these the c of g was correct without ballast.
With a 120 single I guess it would need a hefty chunk of lead up front.
No serious swing on take off but, as expected, it needed elevator in the early part of the ground roll to stop any nose over tendency. Nice flying model, handled well with the suggested throws.

As far as 'dressing it up', I guess thats up to you, it's not really scale (flaps are not split etc) but looks very good with the basic panel lines already moulded in and the satin finish.
The decals under the cockpit mean "Cologne lives" (after the hammering Bonn received)

Good luck if you decide to go for it.
(You wouldn't be ex Ansett by any chance, if so regards from another 89er)