American Eagle Models
09-09-2003 | 03:16 AM
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American Eagle Models
Posted this question before,but got lost in the shuffle between the old and new RCU...Would like to know about American Eagle models...Anyone build one of there kits and if so,how is the flyablity of it?..Am mainly interested in their ME-109..aAny info would be appreicated............thanx
09-09-2003 | 07:27 AM
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RE: American Eagle Models
I've built a couple of their "short kits"....
Basically you get an epoxy glass fuse, and some foam cores. You'll get a single sheet plan, and probably one page of instructions. No wood is provided.
With American "kits", you're expected to have the skills and knowledge to install spars, wing joiners, and retracts in a foam core wing with little assistance in the way of plans. You'll also need the skills to sheet the cores, install formers in fuse, install engine of choice, etc. as these things aren't detailed in any way in the instructions. Sometimes they'll illustrate a "typical" installation, but most of the time you're on your own.
Getting the picture, Jimmy? You need to be very experienced to build one of their "short kits"....
Having said that, I think the quality, and completeness of what they provide you'll be happy with.
They're also a bunch of good guys if you need any help.[8D]
Basically you get an epoxy glass fuse, and some foam cores. You'll get a single sheet plan, and probably one page of instructions. No wood is provided.
With American "kits", you're expected to have the skills and knowledge to install spars, wing joiners, and retracts in a foam core wing with little assistance in the way of plans. You'll also need the skills to sheet the cores, install formers in fuse, install engine of choice, etc. as these things aren't detailed in any way in the instructions. Sometimes they'll illustrate a "typical" installation, but most of the time you're on your own.
Getting the picture, Jimmy? You need to be very experienced to build one of their "short kits"....
Having said that, I think the quality, and completeness of what they provide you'll be happy with.
They're also a bunch of good guys if you need any help.[8D]
09-09-2003 | 07:46 AM
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RE: American Eagle Models
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Thanx for the info....I've built several "Short Kits" in my time,so I know what you're talking about....Like I said,just wanted some info in regards to there kits....As for 'Experience" goes,been in the hobby for 40 yrs,and built mainly scale....Probably qualify for that (Building)...Anyway thanx again......have a nice one
Thanx for the info....I've built several "Short Kits" in my time,so I know what you're talking about....Like I said,just wanted some info in regards to there kits....As for 'Experience" goes,been in the hobby for 40 yrs,and built mainly scale....Probably qualify for that (Building)...Anyway thanx again......have a nice one
09-09-2003 | 09:53 AM
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RE: American Eagle Models
Jimmy, you should have no problem with their kits. The only problem I ever had was a cracked cowl for a DC3 and they promptly replaced it.
PS..Didn't I see one of your birds over on RCWARBIRDS?
Like I said, they're a good bunch.
PS..Didn't I see one of your birds over on RCWARBIRDS?
Like I said, they're a good bunch.
09-10-2003 | 03:52 AM
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RE: American Eagle Models
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Yes I have a couple of warbirds on R-C warbirds..A Byron Corsair (which I sold), and a Byron P-51...The P-51 is still flying..has really come into it's own this year...Also have a DCM Hawker Typhoon....No picture there yet,but will send one in soon............
Yes I have a couple of warbirds on R-C warbirds..A Byron Corsair (which I sold), and a Byron P-51...The P-51 is still flying..has really come into it's own this year...Also have a DCM Hawker Typhoon....No picture there yet,but will send one in soon............
