RE: Spark F3A, from Krill Models - SPAIN TEAM
 

Why did you get that stupid red line painted through the canopy area. <g> I think it ruins the overall look of the plane.

RE: Spark F3A, from Krill Models - SPAIN TEAM
 

Thats why I have both canopies.</p>

RE: Spark F3A, from Krill Models - SPAIN TEAM
 

Joe that's atouch harsh isn't it? Beauty is in the eye of the beholder dude. This planes design brings on more comments and opinionsthan any plane I have everseen.I actually think the line thru the canopy breaks up the bulkiness of the canopy. The Spark is an aquired look. Most people I knowthink it's not attractive. I've seen enough of it to appreciate what it has to offer. In the air it looks pretty great except the profile of the wing tips which has a different look to it that I'm not quite used to but still that's pretty minor. The Spark's wing works and I can see more new designs doing the same thing. AJ's scheme is the best yet in my opinion. It looks right in the air too. I hope to fly one someday.
As far as it being a 4 year old design who cares. It's still inovative enough to be considered new and it's viable. Funny that an IMAC flyer I know told me that pattern requires too many design chamges and because of that was not appealing to him. He may have a point. Mike

RE: Spark F3A, from Krill Models - SPAIN TEAM
 

Not being harsh. I've seen a few of these and it just dosen't look right to me. That's all&lt;g&gt; Maybe  a different line somewhere else would just look better, that's all.  Heck, I still can't stand the look of the Beryll's canopy on the one I am trying to sell.

I'm sure the plane flys well. The one I saw locally unfortunately in the hands of a Sportsman/Intermediate flyer did not look good. I think he was in over his head with the plane.

RE: Spark F3A, from Krill Models - SPAIN TEAM
 

OK Joe that's cool. Yes I agree the Beryl had some real ugly going on with it's weird canopy. I have a Sickle and I think most would agree that it's got the look. I'm not sure about it in the air. I do know that the beautiful paint scheme is too hard to see in the air. I've found that to be true with most of the high end paint jobs on planes today. I prefer the straight lines with big contrasts like my Integral. That's why I like AJ's new scheme it looks great in the air and last I checked that's what really counts.
As far as not seeing the plane fly with a good pilot I've had just the opposite. I watch David Snow at thepractice fieldand now Andrew flying it and it's sensational. Mike

RE: Spark F3A, from Krill Models - SPAIN TEAM
 

Hi Mike, My FATBOY Sickle looked really good winning FAI at our first contest in Alaska this season. I am also ordering a Spark with AZ color scheme which should really show up nice in the air. Reeves.

RE: Spark F3A, from Krill Models - SPAIN TEAM
 

Hey Reeves congrats on the win. You'll love the Spark. Good luck with it, Mike

RE: Spark F3A, from Krill Models - SPAIN TEAM
 

How robust is the gear plate ? Photos of that area would be helpful.

RE: Spark F3A, from Krill Models - SPAIN TEAM
 

http://krill-model.com/download/spar...andinggear.htm

http://krill-model.com/download/spar...podvozek/2.jpg

RE: Spark F3A, from Krill Models - SPAIN TEAM
 

It is VERY robust, never seen a crack in the fuselage around this area. No holes to be drilled either.

RE: Spark F3A, from Krill Models - SPAIN TEAM
 

Thanks guys !

RE: Spark F3A, from Krill Models - SPAIN TEAM
 

Just a small modification.

RE: Spark F3A, from Krill Models - SPAIN TEAM
 

Hi Guys....
News, news ...new news !!!!!

Today we received the new SPARK Dynamic.

Few modifications, the most obvious change is the rudder, which is inserted the hinge axis, both its form and design is very different from the previous model.The new canopy weight 200 grs.( 7 ounces )
As you discover new things to share with you here.
For now, the preliminary photos.
...and a new video about our team...
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gq_4xKKIEfU[/youtube]

RE: Spark F3A, from Krill Models - SPAIN TEAM
 

Joenella...please...
Explaining the change, can not see, but surely it will be interesting.

many thanks

RE: Spark F3A, from Krill Models - SPAIN TEAM
 

I have glued a small piece of balsa in the corner where the ailerons starts, adopted this from the bigger planes where we use a robart hinge for preventing flutter. The small balsa piece are glued to the top skin and the wing rib, preventing the top skin to move.

Look carefully in the corner there's a small balsa block.

By the way, very niece plane, I do fly the 2009 version and it flies BETTER than the 2008 version, enjoy!!!

RE: Spark F3A, from Krill Models - SPAIN TEAM
 

Yes !!!!!..fantastic !!!!...
thank you !!!!

RE: Spark F3A, from Krill Models - SPAIN TEAM
 

They also have this color scheme this year:

RE: Spark F3A, from Krill Models - SPAIN TEAM
 

Bill,
  You know you want one, what are you waiting for?

RE: Spark F3A, from Krill Models - SPAIN TEAM
 

I need to wait until Isee how hard our esteemed Republican governor back tracks on his campaign promises about supporting education and so on. Then I'll know if I'll have any income fro the rest of the year!!!

RE: Spark F3A, from Krill Models - SPAIN TEAM
 

Got one of the new sparks up in the air last night. Flew very similar to the one I'm flying now. I have more pictures of the model but this one was taken with my iPhone.

Special thanks to Charlie Williams who assembled the planes for me.

Andrew

RE: Spark F3A, from Krill Models - SPAIN TEAM
 

AJ,
That's Hot:D

Are you going to Chicago this weekend?

Anthony

RE: Spark F3A, from Krill Models - SPAIN TEAM
 

I finally got to see a Spark in person yesterday. I have to say, this is a beautiful airplane. The maiden for this Spark is scheduled for a week from tomorrow. I am supposed to get a flight or two. My wallet finger is getting itchy....

RE: Spark F3A, from Krill Models - SPAIN TEAM
 

Anthony,

I'll be heading out after work tomorrow for Chicago. You going to make it?

Andrew

RE: Spark F3A, from Krill Models - SPAIN TEAM
 

When I grow up, I want to have cool toys and a perfect yard like you, Andrew!

The airplanes look good, I can't wait to see you fly them.

RE: Spark F3A, from Krill Models - SPAIN TEAM
 

I have to get a flight in with my electric Black Magic. If I am lucky I will be headed to Chicago after work with that.

See you there.