Time to learn to Tango
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I bought a Tango at the Superman jet fly, as my first jet. The kit looks well made and finished. If this thing flies as well as it looks then I'll be well pleased.
I was considering beefing up the retracts. Initially I was thinking about Jet Model Products MK20's but the base plates are pretty large and would need a lot of cutting to get them to fit. I was now considering Violet Balsa bandit units. Is this worth the effort or are the Robarts fine for the job?
Also, in building this plane, does it tend to come out nose heavy or tail heavy? Should I be planning to put the batteries up front, or the air tanks?
I am also on the list waiting for instructions. Trouble is, there is so much "new stuff" to consider, and it is all within the main fuselage, its hard to get to the parts that I'm familiar with. Don't want to plough ahead and have to pull stuff out or move it later because I overlooked something.
I was considering beefing up the retracts. Initially I was thinking about Jet Model Products MK20's but the base plates are pretty large and would need a lot of cutting to get them to fit. I was now considering Violet Balsa bandit units. Is this worth the effort or are the Robarts fine for the job?
Also, in building this plane, does it tend to come out nose heavy or tail heavy? Should I be planning to put the batteries up front, or the air tanks?
I am also on the list waiting for instructions. Trouble is, there is so much "new stuff" to consider, and it is all within the main fuselage, its hard to get to the parts that I'm familiar with. Don't want to plough ahead and have to pull stuff out or move it later because I overlooked something.
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The new Eurofighter is the same size as the one i sold at fiberclassics but has these improvements;
1. fiberglass canopy frame and clear canopy for ease in installation and better look
2. a much improved main engine hatch that is easier to install and better looking
3. a much improved wing tube spar
4. carbon fibre reinforced wing formers AND GEAR PLATES
5. a less fragile outer skin to protect against minor hanger rash
6.A REMOVABLE fin for transportation
5 paint schemes including 2 tone grey
And for those who are curious how much more this new plane with all these great improvements will cost than the composite-arf.
NOT A PENNY!!!!!!! Same price introductory price $1190
1. fiberglass canopy frame and clear canopy for ease in installation and better look
2. a much improved main engine hatch that is easier to install and better looking
3. a much improved wing tube spar
4. carbon fibre reinforced wing formers AND GEAR PLATES
5. a less fragile outer skin to protect against minor hanger rash
6.A REMOVABLE fin for transportation
5 paint schemes including 2 tone grey
And for those who are curious how much more this new plane with all these great improvements will cost than the composite-arf.
NOT A PENNY!!!!!!! Same price introductory price $1190
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Robert don't worry we have one for you there are 30 more ready
Mike, we are getting ready to turn the 3d cad drawings of the BIG Tango to the rapid prototyping people. And I must say this is something else outline wise!
Back to work in the factory here tomorrow, to finish the eurofighter then long flight back on friday to Chicago and then on to Lake Wales and Tripple tree jets!
Don Kanak
Mike, we are getting ready to turn the 3d cad drawings of the BIG Tango to the rapid prototyping people. And I must say this is something else outline wise!
Back to work in the factory here tomorrow, to finish the eurofighter then long flight back on friday to Chicago and then on to Lake Wales and Tripple tree jets!
Don Kanak
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We are currrently working on a large model Tango twin boom model 90 plus inch.
It will not be style wise a blown up Tango it is styled different but will be very aerobatic and have a very wide speed envelope. For 28 plus pound turbines.
Our target date is for delivery in quantity in Feb 04. Target price with gear and tanks $2495.
Don
It will not be style wise a blown up Tango it is styled different but will be very aerobatic and have a very wide speed envelope. For 28 plus pound turbines.
Our target date is for delivery in quantity in Feb 04. Target price with gear and tanks $2495.
Don
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From: Daytona Beach, FL,
don,
Im jealous I was in Buenos Aires every other week for 5 years. Thats what I flew at the airlines and loved every minute of it. I miss it, one of my favorite cities in the world. cant wait to get back. Are you bringing the F-5 to lake wales?
Pete
Im jealous I was in Buenos Aires every other week for 5 years. Thats what I flew at the airlines and loved every minute of it. I miss it, one of my favorite cities in the world. cant wait to get back. Are you bringing the F-5 to lake wales?
Pete
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Yes we love it here in Buenos Aires and even more the rest of Argentina and their people. We are also this trip setting up our home and buying our vehicle. I plan on
spending alot of time here as we intend on introducing a new plane almost every month for at least the next year.
I will bring the f5 to florida i believe.
After Lake Wales I will spend a week at Ernie Hubers heli school then a couple days at Disney with my daughter and off to Tripple tree jets.
Look forward to seeing you at Lake Whales.
Don Kanak
spending alot of time here as we intend on introducing a new plane almost every month for at least the next year.
I will bring the f5 to florida i believe.
After Lake Wales I will spend a week at Ernie Hubers heli school then a couple days at Disney with my daughter and off to Tripple tree jets.
Look forward to seeing you at Lake Whales.
Don Kanak
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snyder man yes one is yours, remember you wanted to get it all at once, i got you covered.
vin, i did not say all jets in fact many are aerobatic, but to give you an idea
1. new euro
2. large tango
3. f-86 arf
4. large f16
5. new harpoon
2- new patttern planes , arf and arc ,one wood one composite
40 35 30 and 25% wood kit arc and arf edge 540
2.6 and 3m composite extra 330
40% composite Katana
37,34,31,27,24% extra wood arfs
And a new venture with Chip Hyde! Hyde Models 25% cap arf and double vision
All these planes are being worked on now, we are very well situated with factories here in Buenos Aires and abroad and are out to settle some unfinished business.
Stay tuned the consumers will be the winners here!
Back to work,Don and Carla
vin, i did not say all jets in fact many are aerobatic, but to give you an idea
1. new euro
2. large tango
3. f-86 arf
4. large f16
5. new harpoon
2- new patttern planes , arf and arc ,one wood one composite
40 35 30 and 25% wood kit arc and arf edge 540
2.6 and 3m composite extra 330
40% composite Katana
37,34,31,27,24% extra wood arfs
And a new venture with Chip Hyde! Hyde Models 25% cap arf and double vision
All these planes are being worked on now, we are very well situated with factories here in Buenos Aires and abroad and are out to settle some unfinished business.
Stay tuned the consumers will be the winners here!
Back to work,Don and Carla
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Don you got to stop. I got to eat. Not all my lunch money can go for airplanes. Anyway I sent you an Email about a Euro as well as I think I have a few of the smaller Edges sold for you. Now just the other day I was talking to a buddy of mine and said that I really really would like to find a Double Vision and I hope some one kits it. Anyway hope everything is going well down south. There is going to be snow on the ground by the time you get home to Chi.
Chris Puckett
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