World models
 

Hi,

Anyone know who sells World Model ARF products On-line

I purchased a cessna off of ebay and it seems to be great quality

I checked their website and there are a few more plane i would like to buy but don't know who sells them.

Thanks

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http://www.airborne-models.com/Index.asp

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I agree. I have been impressed with every one I have had. Very complete, good usable hardware and accessories including installed retracts, well designed and built airframes, good manuals, excellent paint match and nice covering. About the only thing I didn't like was the pilot figures they supply and the non-scale looking tires, but you do get them. I have built a few of their planes, most recently being the Mustang (Rockwell) and the AT6.

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Ram,

I just started the WM AT-6 and am curious about your experience. The review on RCU uses an OS 90 FS which is what I plan to do - any comments.

Howard

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Well, I originally installed a Saito 100 in mine. I have since needed that engine for a twin, my 1/7 scale P-38 (same scale as the AT6). I feel the AT6 was overpowered with the 100 anyway. It flys way more like an aerobatic plane than a WWII fighter trainer with that engine. I am now installing a Saito 91 that I have on hand, and expect it to still be more capable than the full scale plane.

Yes, I think your plane will do very well with that engine. She is built strong and light IMO.

BTW, My brother can't land a fighter worth a darn.:) As a result he has had one hard gear strike, and one landing where he tip stalled her and landed on the right gear and wing tip resulting in sort of a sideways cartwheel. Through all this, I have only had to do a minor repair to the right wing tip. NO saddle damage, NO tail damage, and maybe the most impressive, absolutely NO retract damage. In fact, they didn't even need tweaked to get them in the wells. They are about the strongest OEM retract gear I have seen, and they are already installed!:D

Now I want to add, this plane is not hard to land, it just lands like a WWII trainer. Keep a little speed on final and you are fine. The wings are big, but the tail components are small compared to an Extra or something, and require more air (speed) to remain responsive.

Reason why we are getting him time on her, is that fact that this AT6 is the same scale as my P-38 and we plan to fly them together on 'sorties' at the war bird fly-ins in the area. He has some more work to do. His kit-built Corsair suffered the same fate.[:o] He has it all repaired now.

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World Models has been in the ARF business longer than most of the ARF companies

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Good point. Maybe they learned a few things along the way, right?:D

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I would certainly hope so.

However, as brought up in another thread somewhere around here, they may not make absolutely everything they (or any other ARF builder as far as that goes) sell. Some models may be made by some outlying little mom & pop outfit and just sold by World Models. So sometimes the engineering/construction methods can vary.

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It could happen that way, to be sure. I don't think many really know what goes on in China. I know I don't. This is surely a very competitive venture, even over there, with so many wanting work. But, my experience with World Models has been good. Most recent has been with this AT6 and I can endorse it in design, structural integrity, appearance (with the exception of the stupid looking pilot bust and the lack of cockpit detail), material quality, and completeness (they even give you a clear plastic template the shape of the cowl to aid in locating and sizing the cut-outs for your engine). She looks good, flys well, and will take some abuse without folding up on you.

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This has been my experience with WM also

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I just purchased my first WM product, the 1/3rd Super Cub. I must say I was very pleased with the quality of the model. Every bit as good as H9 or GP. Hopefully their covering is as good as the monokote and ultracote brands. I'll be buying another WM product in the future.

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I have the world models mustang GS and their 60 size mustang. both fly very well. they are well built and easy to fly for warbirds. the 60 size flies a little bit heavier than the h9 60 size mustang but that is the way I like my mustangs - they don't get blown around by the wind as much. to me they are the best flying arfs I've flown.
the gs mustang flies with a super tiger 2300 and the 60 size with a super tiger g90. these engines fly these planes like warbirds :).

Ed

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The pilot bust has the same effect on everyone - sort of a universal sharp stick in the eye. I have asked my wife to repaint it but, I don't know if it is possible to mask the overall appearance. I am working on the AT-6 and consider it to be a cut above the competition except for the covering. The covering is very heat sensitive and does not seem to bond well when I had to cut out sections for the servo, retract, etc. Would really like to see some feedback in that area from someone that has figured out how best to work with Toughlon. The color is a perfect match with Ultracote Cub Yellow. I did order the TF AT-6 cockpit interior and spinner - worth the money I think. I plan to use a separate battery for the retract system just for peace of mind.

Any and all feedback on the use and care of the Toughlon covering would really be helpful.

Howard

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Howard, I didn't have any problem with the covering on my AT6. I used a small trim iron to seal the edges and then went around them with thin CA and they are fine. I used thinned epoxy on the firewall to fuel proof it. The covering is a good match to Ultracote as you noted. I used that to make a small repair to one wing tip. I will say that it holds up very well in the hot sun.

The gear work very well and if you set up the servo properly, no binding or excessive load is found. I honestly think more load is on the ailerons than the gear servo. The struts are short and the tires are light so it isn't much to lift. I have an 1800 MAH in mine and it has proved to be more than enough for a day of flying.

I went with a different pilot and painted it with acrylics. I screwed the canopy on because I plan to open it back up this winter and give the plane more detail in that area.

BTW, the installed split flaps work well also. Mine were just a tad off so that the left side didn't close dead tight. This is a factory installed set-up and not an easy thing to change. I wondered about any effect this might have at speed, but it proved to be no issue, but this is something else I will look at this winter.

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Thank you for the feedback - very helpful. I noticed that your Saito is installed at an angle that I did not think was one of the factory options. Did you have to redrill and move the blind nuts or am I not looking at the factory setup correctly?

Howard

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Yes, I did move the blind nuts prior to installing the tank. I like to mount 4-strokes sideways whenever I can. I think they are easier to start that way (less loading up). It is easy to rotate the mount around the center thrust line. Also, I did away with the soft mount system they supply. It is almost impossible to keep the muffler tight on a four stroke with a soft mount. I discarded the cushioned part and just substituted aluminum shims. Works fine.

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Here is a picture of the engine mount repositioned for my Saito.