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Old 05-20-2005, 03:08 PM
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Default Any good 3D type kits out there??

I'd like to build another kit. Any tips on a really good 3D kit. (about 40 size)
Old 05-22-2005, 09:53 PM
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Try a Morris Knife, quick easy build and great flyer, at least mine is......
Old 05-22-2005, 10:14 PM
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CA Models Widebody 40 or the new Epsilon 40 that has not been shipped to the U.S. yet.
Old 05-23-2005, 05:36 PM
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how about a burrito or a taco
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Old 05-24-2005, 06:12 AM
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Sig's Somethin' Extra is good for 3D if you overpower it.
Old 05-24-2005, 06:15 AM
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Capiche, at least it looks something like an aeroplane
Old 05-24-2005, 08:24 PM
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Default RE: Any good 3D type kits out there??

Even better for the Somethin Extra, put an APC 12.25x3.75 prop on it. You will think it is overpowered then. Those are fun planes to bash too.
Old 05-25-2005, 09:55 AM
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Default RE: Any good 3D type kits out there??

The GP Ultra Sport PLUS is suposed to be 3D capable, I've never seen one in action, but maybe someone who has flown one could tell us a bit more ...

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Old 05-26-2005, 01:19 AM
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Default RE: Any good 3D type kits out there??

The something Extra is *NOT* a 3D plane - it's a sport/fun fly - it's too short coupled to do 3D very well.

It his a great flying airplane though - I was sad to see the one I built from a kit destroyed by the fellow I traded it to.
Old 05-26-2005, 10:04 PM
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Default RE: Any good 3D type kits out there??

I guess that I had better not tell the guys who hover and do 3D with their Somethin Extra kits at my field what you just said. I haven't quite found the hover button yet on mine, but the Somethin Extras do most of the hovering work where I fly, short coupled or not. I happen to disagree with that opinion anyway. I think you missed my comment about them being fun to bash. You can do a lot with a SE that has elevator and rudder counterbalances. Some of us also replace the rounded top hatch with a flat one that runs from firewall to turtledeck. I did that to mine, and cut the canopy down to minimum size to aid knife edge flight. A SE with either a .46FX or .46NT and APC 12.25x3.75 will hover fine unless it is built badly and is way too heavy. You can also do most of the other stuff.
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Default RE: Any good 3D type kits out there??

Put an O.S. .50 on the nose and a 3D prop and then see if your right.
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Default RE: Any good 3D type kits out there??

Did you think of an OMP kit? They look great. They even have some big ones 80" etc..
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Default RE: Any good 3D type kits out there??

any of the omp kits are great some of the best you will find and yes bigger is better ive seen some of these kits flying and they have all been impressive

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