Hello ,

Im interested in purchasing the GWS C-130 , but im curious to know if it is a good plane ?
Also here is the website I will be purchasing from , has anyone heard anything about them ?

http://www.allerc.com/store/product_...roducts_id=659

The 3 different models are the 17, 18 , 19.

Also would anyone be able to explain the differences in each model , and what else would I need to get the plane flying ?

And one on a alternative site

http://store.caliberhobby.com/gw-cargotrans-t.html

Thanks!

It looks like the first one comes with two EDP-300 power packs (a 370 sized motors with some props for direct drive), the second one comes with four EDP-50 power packs (very tiny motor with props for direct drive), and the third comes with no motors at all.

[link=http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXHHM8&P=7]EDP-300[/link]

[link=http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXHHM6&P=7]EDP-50[/link]

I have the twin version and it flys great. It looks very nice in the air - I've received complements on how scale it looks in the air. It has lots of power on 2S lipos. The 4 motor version (which looks more scale) is pretty gutless, but does fly. I would suggest the twin version since there are only two motors to possibly burn out and it has about twice the power of the quad.

I'm assuming you have flown airplanes before and have a transmitter. To get the stock version flying, you need a brushed speed controller (8A or better for the quad and 15A or better for the twin), a 4+ channel RX, 4 micro servos (HS-55 or equivalent), battery pack (I went with a 2100mAh 2S lipo), a y-harness (for ailerons, if needed), and 2 servo extensions. The kit comes with all the control horns and push rods. You will also probably want some paint since they come white - Tamiya acrylic paints are great for the foam planes. Just be sure to use a water based paint so it doesn't eat the foam. Plus the usual tools for building like sandpaper, epoxy, knives, etc...

A couple tips on building this plane: The GWS glue is contact cement - you wet both surfaces and wait for the glue to dry to the touch then press the surfaces together. Note: there will be no reposition time once you press them together, so make sure to line them up correctly first - otherwise, use epoxy or white glue if you need some time for positioning the parts. Also, hog out the foam under the main landing gear wheels since they will hit the foam on landing and make the plane skid.

Edit: This might be of some help to you on what's involved in building the plane. Here's a link to the GWS manuals section - just click on the Cargotrans picture to read the manual.

[link=http://www.gws.com.tw/english/service/book/airplane_manual.htm]GWS Airplane Manuals[/link]