Composite-ARF Lightning Build Thread
11-10-2005 | 05:53 PM
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Composite-ARF Lightning Build Thread
Guys,
A very nice courier bought me a very nice package today!! My new Lightning in my own custom scheme. I hope to crack on with it fairly soon and will run a build thread here if any of you guys are interested?
Initial impressions are extremely good. The guys have really raised the level on this model in every area. The woodwork, fit and finish really is second to none. There is a hell of a lot done for you out of the box so I'm hoping this won't take too long to get in the air. It is big too which adds to the wow factor
Anyway, some pics of the unpacked model....
Rgds,
Mark
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www.composite-arf.co.uk
A very nice courier bought me a very nice package today!! My new Lightning in my own custom scheme. I hope to crack on with it fairly soon and will run a build thread here if any of you guys are interested?
Initial impressions are extremely good. The guys have really raised the level on this model in every area. The woodwork, fit and finish really is second to none. There is a hell of a lot done for you out of the box so I'm hoping this won't take too long to get in the air. It is big too which adds to the wow factor
Anyway, some pics of the unpacked model....
Rgds,
Mark
Comp-ARF Rep
www.composite-arf.co.uk
11-10-2005 | 06:42 PM
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RE: Composite-ARF Lightning Build Thread
Is this plane the same as BVM's Bandit XL? Coming from Composite-ARF and all.........
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11-10-2005 | 08:01 PM
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RE: Composite-ARF Lightning Build Thread
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looks great
They missed a spot
looks great
They missed a spot
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11-11-2005 | 05:52 AM
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Look at the picture. its in the bay forward of the wing tube at the wing LE. No gear doors there. 
Anyway, I guess its an easy fix
Which engine are you going to use ?
Anyway, I guess its an easy fix
Which engine are you going to use ?
11-11-2005 | 06:04 AM
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Anyway, I guess its an easy fix
Will be powering it with a JetCat P160 and will be fitting a smoke system too - probably go for the new JetCat smoke pump. Am also going to fit the new(ish) PowerBox Lipo version with PB's own 2800mah LiPo batteries.
Looking forward to this one!
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Mark
11-11-2005 | 07:44 AM
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RE: Composite-ARF Lightning Build Thread
Hi Bob,
This is a 'one-off' scheme I designed and had the guys do for me so it won't be available off the shelf! It was still sprayed in the mould as are any customer's custom paint jobs. Obviously adds to the cost slightly as they need to lay it all out and make the masks etc just for the one-off scheme but gives you something unique in the world of ARTFs!
If you are interested in your own scheme then simply contact your nearest C-ARF rep and they will be able to help you out.
Rgds,
Mark
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www.composite-arf.co.uk
This is a 'one-off' scheme I designed and had the guys do for me so it won't be available off the shelf! It was still sprayed in the mould as are any customer's custom paint jobs. Obviously adds to the cost slightly as they need to lay it all out and make the masks etc just for the one-off scheme but gives you something unique in the world of ARTFs!
If you are interested in your own scheme then simply contact your nearest C-ARF rep and they will be able to help you out.
Rgds,
Mark
Composite-ARF Rep
www.composite-arf.co.uk
11-11-2005 | 08:49 AM
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RE: Composite-ARF Lightning Build Thread
Mark,
Thanks for taking the time to provide this build review. I had a chance to look over a Lightning (in kit form) this past weekend at FIJR. Although the looks of this plane just dont seem to tickle-my-fancy, I have to say I am thoroughly impressed with the quality and construction of this kit. Composite ARF has come a long way in their fabrication techniques and, from what I am seeing, could be considered the best ARF fabricator in the business today.
The current kits are light years ahead of what we where seeing from them just a short time ago... Looking forward to your detailed review...
Todd
Thanks for taking the time to provide this build review. I had a chance to look over a Lightning (in kit form) this past weekend at FIJR. Although the looks of this plane just dont seem to tickle-my-fancy, I have to say I am thoroughly impressed with the quality and construction of this kit. Composite ARF has come a long way in their fabrication techniques and, from what I am seeing, could be considered the best ARF fabricator in the business today.
The current kits are light years ahead of what we where seeing from them just a short time ago... Looking forward to your detailed review...
Todd
11-11-2005 | 09:23 AM
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RE: Composite-ARF Lightning Build Thread
Hi Todd,
I am not really posting this thread with my 'rep hat' on - just simply doing a "Mr Normal" build thread as I am with my Hawk. It is hard to say how well put together this kit is without people thinking "he's only saying that coz he's a rep" so it's good to see your comments.
As I said in the beginning, they really have raised the bar on their latest models. Trust me, if I find anything wrong or problems as I go then I will post them too and make the guys at the factory aware at the same time.
Impartially yours,
Mark
I am not really posting this thread with my 'rep hat' on - just simply doing a "Mr Normal" build thread as I am with my Hawk. It is hard to say how well put together this kit is without people thinking "he's only saying that coz he's a rep" so it's good to see your comments.
As I said in the beginning, they really have raised the bar on their latest models. Trust me, if I find anything wrong or problems as I go then I will post them too and make the guys at the factory aware at the same time.
Impartially yours,
Mark
11-11-2005 | 09:31 AM
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Mark,
Although the looks of this plane just dont seem to tickle-my-fancy, I have to say I am thoroughly impressed with the quality and construction of this kit.
Todd
Mark,
Although the looks of this plane just dont seem to tickle-my-fancy, I have to say I am thoroughly impressed with the quality and construction of this kit.
Todd
I originally had the same feeling about the lines of this model as something is not quite agreeing with my eyes, however the more I see it the more I like it! I do like the simplicity of it. IE the speed boards on the top edge of the flap system. The fact that they made the model easily transportable is a great idea too.
11-12-2005 | 08:38 AM
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RE: Composite-ARF Lightning Build Thread
Totally dependant upon the complexity. Some would want the whole model simply sprayed red other may want checks/fades/stripes/lettering etc etc
Here is the blank 3-view I used. Have a scribble and let your rep get a quote from the spray guys at the factory!
Rgds,
Mark
Here is the blank 3-view I used. Have a scribble and let your rep get a quote from the spray guys at the factory!
Rgds,
Mark
11-12-2005 | 09:27 AM
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Mark,
Will you fly the lightening at Bickley. Why ask - Cos we have never seen one and would like to see it, to see whether me dad would want to put one of his engines in one.
Laura
Will you fly the lightening at Bickley. Why ask - Cos we have never seen one and would like to see it, to see whether me dad would want to put one of his engines in one.
Laura
11-12-2005 | 03:53 PM
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Laura,
Yep - will be flying it from Bickley - not sure when yet but, if you wanna come over and check it out then you're more than welcome.
You can say Hi to Jonathan too :-)
Rgds,
Mark
Yep - will be flying it from Bickley - not sure when yet but, if you wanna come over and check it out then you're more than welcome.
You can say Hi to Jonathan too :-)
Rgds,
Mark
11-12-2005 | 04:12 PM
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I told me dad..He said he'd like to come over see the plane and how much are they?
Hows Jonathan doing???? Gained a stone yet?
Laura
Hows Jonathan doing???? Gained a stone yet?
Laura
11-22-2005 | 01:37 AM
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HEY GUYS..I JUST SAW THIS ACFT FLY IN THE HANDS OF JASON SHULMAN AND ADRES GIETZ.NOW I REALIZE THESE ARE TOP END FLYERS BUT I HAVE TO TELL YOU.THIS IS ONE SWEEEEET FLYING ACFT.I MEAN SWEET.SMOOTH AS GLASS.NO WANDERING,WIGGLES ABSOLUTLY SMOOTH ON RAILS.OF COURSE,SKILL AND SET UP ARE PARAMOUNT TO ANY GREAT FLYING ACFT,BUT ALL THIS DOES IS UNLOCK THE POTENTIAL IN THE MACHINE.THIS BABY GOES EXACTLY WHERE COMMANDED WITH NO VICE I COULD DISCERN.I WILL AGREE THAT AT FIRST IT DID LOOK A LITTLE"OUT OF BALANCE" TO MY EYE,BUT AFTER SEEING IT UP CLOSE AND IN THE AIRI SAY SHE IS A BEAUTY.TRULY A JET TO SETTLE THE CRAVE FOR A TRUE PATTERN FLYING.DID I MENTION SLOOOOOOW SPEED HANDLING?THIS BIRD LANDS AS SLOW AS ANY TRAINER.SEEMS AS THOUGH THIS SIZE BIRD AS WITH IMAC TYPES BENEFIT AT THE LARGER SIZES BY "FLYING ON THE WING" AS OPPOSE TO BEING ROCKETED AROUND BY THE ABUNDANCE OF THRUST.KNOWING BVM HES GOT THE ULTRA ON THE TASK.HAVING A MAV PRO MYSELF,YEAH,THE COMPOSITE ARF DOES FAVOR BIG TIME.HEY MAN THE JOYY RODGER IS JAMMIN.I LOVE IT. PEACE ELIJAH.
11-22-2005 | 06:56 AM
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HEY GUYS..I JUST SAW THIS ACFT FLY IN THE HANDS OF JASON SHULMAN AND ADRES GIETZ.NOW I REALIZE THESE ARE TOP END FLYERS BUT I HAVE TO TELL YOU.THIS IS ONE SWEEEEET FLYING ACFT.I MEAN SWEET.SMOOTH AS GLASS.NO WANDERING,WIGGLES ABSOLUTLY SMOOTH ON RAILS.OF COURSE,SKILL AND SET UP ARE PARAMOUNT TO ANY GREAT FLYING ACFT,BUT ALL THIS DOES IS UNLOCK THE POTENTIAL IN THE MACHINE.THIS BABY GOES EXACTLY WHERE COMMANDED WITH NO VICE I COULD DISCERN.I WILL AGREE THAT AT FIRST IT DID LOOK A LITTLE"OUT OF BALANCE" TO MY EYE,BUT AFTER SEEING IT UP CLOSE AND IN THE AIRI SAY SHE IS A BEAUTY.TRULY A JET TO SETTLE THE CRAVE FOR A TRUE PATTERN FLYING.DID I MENTION SLOOOOOOW SPEED HANDLING?THIS BIRD LANDS AS SLOW AS ANY TRAINER.SEEMS AS THOUGH THIS SIZE BIRD AS WITH IMAC TYPES BENEFIT AT THE LARGER SIZES BY "FLYING ON THE WING" AS OPPOSE TO BEING ROCKETED AROUND BY THE ABUNDANCE OF THRUST.KNOWING BVM HES GOT THE ULTRA ON THE TASK.HAVING A MAV PRO MYSELF,YEAH,THE COMPOSITE ARF DOES FAVOR BIG TIME.HEY MAN THE JOYY RODGER IS JAMMIN.I LOVE IT. PEACE ELIJAH.
HEY GUYS..I JUST SAW THIS ACFT FLY IN THE HANDS OF JASON SHULMAN AND ADRES GIETZ.NOW I REALIZE THESE ARE TOP END FLYERS BUT I HAVE TO TELL YOU.THIS IS ONE SWEEEEET FLYING ACFT.I MEAN SWEET.SMOOTH AS GLASS.NO WANDERING,WIGGLES ABSOLUTLY SMOOTH ON RAILS.OF COURSE,SKILL AND SET UP ARE PARAMOUNT TO ANY GREAT FLYING ACFT,BUT ALL THIS DOES IS UNLOCK THE POTENTIAL IN THE MACHINE.THIS BABY GOES EXACTLY WHERE COMMANDED WITH NO VICE I COULD DISCERN.I WILL AGREE THAT AT FIRST IT DID LOOK A LITTLE"OUT OF BALANCE" TO MY EYE,BUT AFTER SEEING IT UP CLOSE AND IN THE AIRI SAY SHE IS A BEAUTY.TRULY A JET TO SETTLE THE CRAVE FOR A TRUE PATTERN FLYING.DID I MENTION SLOOOOOOW SPEED HANDLING?THIS BIRD LANDS AS SLOW AS ANY TRAINER.SEEMS AS THOUGH THIS SIZE BIRD AS WITH IMAC TYPES BENEFIT AT THE LARGER SIZES BY "FLYING ON THE WING" AS OPPOSE TO BEING ROCKETED AROUND BY THE ABUNDANCE OF THRUST.KNOWING BVM HES GOT THE ULTRA ON THE TASK.HAVING A MAV PRO MYSELF,YEAH,THE COMPOSITE ARF DOES FAVOR BIG TIME.HEY MAN THE JOYY RODGER IS JAMMIN.I LOVE IT. PEACE ELIJAH.
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