Stevem9

anyone build and flown one of these, thinking of one for 424. wood kit of course. thinking of one to fly until i get a seeker or hk.

i have a viper on the way but want a back up plane, will this compete with a viper in 424?

Kevin Matney

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Try Mad Dog Q/500 from Matney's Models

Bill Vargas

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its a good plane and you should have no worries,,, you probably won t like the viper after you've flown the sam-rai


BV

Stevem9

is that a sam rai in the avatar pic?


i looked at the mad dog but that kelvar carbon stuff worries me. i am flying spektrum and dont want to take any chances. looks very nice though! good price too!

Duane-RCU

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Here's a link... http://www.sam-rairacing.com/default.asp

Stevem9

i have the link, well i ended up ordering up one, sam seem like a very nice guy. talked with him on the phone

Bill Vargas

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Steve, have no worries about that little amount of carbon,,, the mounting of the 2.4 gear is far enuff away that it wont cause any problems.

Thats my 2002 NATS pic holding some 10th place wood. That was a Vortex wing and my own fuse but its now long gone up in 428 heaven


BV

Kevin Matney

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The Carbon should not made a difference for the radio. And Kevlar will not have a affected on the radio at all.. And if you wish I can leave it out and put in a 4.3 oz second piece of fiberglass.

Stevem9

Okay i will keep that in mind, yours is kevlar? shipping time? build time?

i should have enough planes right now but if something happens i will let you know

Kevin Matney

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As you can see in the pic. The nose is the only thing with Carbon in it. As for Kevlar it is only in the LG area.

TODO

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Have you raced your Sam-Rai yet? I built two this summer and
raced #1 at the Western States Finals two weeks ago. It is fast and groovy!
I need to take out some of the aileron and elevator throws, as I had
it set up too sensitive for putting it on the course.

Here is a picture of Tom Skavinski and me with our Sam-Rai's.

Best Regards,
Tom

SSAN

Hmmm... That photo looks quite familar. I wonder where that pic came from?

sahartman21

Here are a few pictures of my Sam Rai kit.

This one should be very light as the wing core weighs in at about 10 ounces without hardware.

sahartman21

Plans and instructions are limited. A newcomer may have issues building.

This one should make a good second or third Q500.

Stevem9

havent flown yet about half way done with the build, this is my first q500 kit build but it is coming along, was waiting for a while for fiberlay to get some 3/4oz cloth in finally got it last week..i like it though, good quality. honestly cant wait i am going to glass it

thank you Sam

SSAN

Thanks, Steve!

Don't hesitate to ask if you have any questions or concern.

Regard,
Sam