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TonyF 07-08-2013 04:03 PM

Citation Kit is here!
 
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OK, not even going to talk about how much I paid and if it is worth it or not. But my Citation kit arrived from Chuck and his Japanese connections and I couldn't be happier! The kit is as beautiful as I remembered it looked like in 1982. The Citation was going to be my #1 model in 1983 and I was going to fly it at the world Champs. But it crashed from low batteries only 20 flights in to it's life, so I flew a Tiporare. But it sure was a great model! I consider it, along with the Naruke Cosmos, to be the ultimate Pre-Turnaround designs. Trike gear, inverted RE engines, enclosed tuned pipes. The Citation also has flaps.

I have a couple of things to get done in front of it but I will be starting on it soon. I'll do a build thread as I go along. Can't wait to see this in the air!

hook57 07-08-2013 05:08 PM

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SUBSCRIBED Tony, This will be one to watch for sure!

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R_G 07-08-2013 06:12 PM

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Very Cool! Looking forward to the build thread!

RG

dhal22 07-08-2013 06:47 PM

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Tony, awesome, looking forward to the build. I have the MK Cosmos kit and decided to keep it and copy the parts. Food for thought with that superb rare kit you have.

KLXMASTER14 07-08-2013 07:20 PM

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Yeah Buddy!!! I'm happy for you and Well I am anxiously awaiting both the build thread and the finished product. Best of all, I'll get to see it in person.

-Robert

Atlanta 60 07-09-2013 07:11 AM

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Fantastic!! I also look forward to your build thread!!

I think it's great that you got the kit you desired and have such fond memories of...In my opinion it's priceless... [8D]

Good Stuff!!

Chuck

MTK 07-09-2013 07:21 AM

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ORIGINAL: TonyF

OK, not even going to talk about how much I paid and if it is worth it or not. But my Citation kit arrived from Chuck and his Japanese connections and I couldn't be happier! The kit is as beautiful as I remembered it looked like in 1982. The Citation was going to be my #1 model in 1983 and I was going to fly it at the world Champs. But it crashed from low batteries only 20 flights in to it's life, so I flew a Tiporare. But it sure was a great model! I consider it, along with the Naruke Cosmos, to be the ultimate Pre-Turnaround designs. Trike gear, inverted RE engines, enclosed tuned pipes. The Citation also has flaps.

I have a couple of things to get done in front of it but I will be starting on it soon. I'll do a build thread as I go along. Can't wait to see this in the air!
Boy do those photos bring back memories....We should do a Citation in 2 meter

MMcConville 07-09-2013 07:52 AM

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Glass and painting it Tony? Hope so!

TonyF 07-09-2013 08:14 AM

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Hi Mike. Only way to do it! Just have to decide if I'm going to do it in my old base yellow, red and blue scheme or something different. The one I had was in my scheme.

proparc 07-09-2013 11:37 AM

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How much did you pay for it and what is it worth?:D Just joking.
Tony F. on a Classic build;I got to subscribe to this!!

Huang 07-09-2013 12:21 PM

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This is going to be an awesome thread. The Citation flying again 30 years after the WC. Looking forward to it!! :D

TonyF 07-09-2013 12:45 PM

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Had to run some errands after flying this morning so I got two copies of the plans made. I'll use one to cut up and build off of and the other for looking at!

There are some neat thing under works and if they pan out it will be really special for Classic Pattern. I'll announce things if and when they solidify.

Texastbird 07-09-2013 03:03 PM

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You know that as soon as you post this thread, someone will chime in and brag how he found one at a garage sale for $40 or something stupid like that.:(

airraptor 07-09-2013 04:06 PM

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The Seller is longerbeach in the RCU adds. It was a high price.

Here is an example of one of the planes for sale:

http://www.rcuniverse.com/market/item.cfm?itemid=925707


TonyF 07-09-2013 06:15 PM

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If this thread deviates from just the enjoyment and interest of building a great Classic model like the Citation, I'll bail out. So please, It's not about the seller or what the price was for the kit. It's about a great Classic Pattern model.

rcguy! 07-10-2013 01:12 AM

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ORIGINAL: TonyF

If this thread deviates from just the enjoyment and interest of building a great Classic model like the Citation, I'll bail out. So please, It's not about the seller or what the price was for the kit. It's about a great Classic Pattern model.
Amen brother Tony! Enjoy the build my friend.

Dave Rigotti

JoshuaDA10 07-10-2013 05:02 AM

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The way Isee it, something is worth what someone is willing to pay. Iam happy to see that this super rare airplane is in the hands of someone who not only will build it, but is going to make it shine! SUBSCRIBED!

Ilook forward to learning alot to take forward to the build of my Aurora.

tgwhitley 07-10-2013 05:35 AM

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Subscribed I am really looking forward to this build. Tony’s knowledge will shine through not only from build and flying but also from his time spent around the Citation from classic design prospect. Tony hurry up show us flight video!!<div> </div><div>Tim</div><div> </div>

doxilia 07-10-2013 07:02 AM

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One of my favorite designs. I'm hoping to do one in 45 size.

Looking forward to the build Tony!

David

mithrandir 08-09-2013 10:59 AM

where is the rest????

anyone have a midwest Mach 1 for sale???

bem 08-10-2013 02:37 AM

Hi mithrandir,
If You have some patience probably sooner or later a Midwest Mach 1 (I assunme a kit is what You want) will be for sale at ebay US (or at RCU or RCGROUPS for sale section).
You can also buy a Mach 1 short kit with fiberglass fuselage and foam wing+stab at rcaiir.com (just contact him for a list of all planes he has short kits of).
I have a Midwest Mach 1 (kit) but not for sale.
/Bo

frequent flyer 04-20-2014 08:36 PM


Originally Posted by mithrandir (Post 11586972)
where is the rest????

anyone have a midwest Mach 1 for sale???


I make the Mach 1 kits if you want to build one.


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