seanychen

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...Wait, do I hear Raidentech?

warks62

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Yes seanychen Raidentech sounds good hope that they will stock it. They don't have the whole line hope that they start stocking more items from CMP.

LDM

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I am about 1 hour from GSP so I can pick up , should I still be concerned ?

bosssman

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I think it would behoove us to explore any and ALL possibilities. IF GSP has several on hand and is willing to give us a break on the price for buying several at a time, then they are a definite possibility. The only catch is YOU would have to be responsible for mailing out as many of us wouldn't trust GSP to ship them out in a timely manner. I know that is the angle I am trying to work out with Raiden-Tech who is right down I10 from me about 30 mins away. I will post ANYTHING I hear back from them....

randy

warks62

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My experiance from GSP as far as bad has only been on what they charge for replacement parts. They wanted at least then when I emailed GSP $50 for a Hellcat engine cowl and $30 for S&H. This was way to much money for this. Other than that I have had no other complaints. When I had ordered my Hellcat from them it cost me $50 for S&H which is about double from the norm. I paid it because I hadn't seen it anyplace else I wouldn't do it again if I have a choice. Hope all works out with Raiden-Tech or someone else. I hope that GSP starts to see the light. I don't think that they are a bad company they just need to think about what they are charging total price out the door. I hope more dealers start selling CMP stuff to make it more competative. Hope this helps you LDM I guess since you are that close then shipping isn't a problem for you.

seanychen

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About 1 year ago at Toledo show, I went to buy the Zero 120 @ the GSP booth. Getting a discount from GSP is like [:@][:'(][&:][&o][X(]

Good luck[&:]

LDM

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I spoke tp GSP yesterday and asked if I could pick up the plane when it comes in , he responce was "yes no problem at all " .So if he is shipping at $280 to $300 then the pick up price will be very interesting .

seanychen

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I am guessing that the pick up price will be more, to account for the profit they won't make from the "handling" charges.

LDM

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I hear you , well thanks to the delivered price quote , I am now armed !!!!!

I have been in sales for 18 years , have dealt with the absolute worse buyers to the very best so you tend to pick up the good and the bad when as a salesman you get to be the buyer . The best approach has always been " I just dont need it " silence and patience is very rewarding

fldmshlschroe

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does raiden-tech have a web site??? and please let us all know if we can get this from anywhere else..... looks great, hope it flys as well.

LDM

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Yes , just hitin raidentech , you should get it .
YOU can also drive down from where your at to Giant Scale Planes in Pa , probably about 90 miniutes from you , its off of 78 in Pa (it will save you the freight ) they wont be in until mid may

samparfitt

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Looks like GSP is advertising the P-40 (two versions) but their thread to click on it is hosed.

LDM

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Yes there is two versions the small 40 size is cameo , the large one is all green at 120 size . I called GSP today in Allentown Pa , They siad the 120 size is expected in late May early June .
I asked if the decals/shark mouth would be attached , they flet it would come with everything on because the latest planes like the P51 have all items on the plane .
The 120 does not have flaps , (I know we could see that but I wanted to confirm ) . I have a Pica 1/6 P40 in the box , so I am curious on how much this new bird will be as an ARF , its virtually the same size as the unbuilt 1/6 P40 .
For Pics you can try China Model Products ,or Giant Scale PLane

acep51

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GSP is showing the P40 140 for $279.99. It looks identical to the CMP P40 140.

Richard L.

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It's the same plane from the same factory. CMP is the manufacturer of the plane, and GSP is just one of the distributors, as are Jet-Hobbies and RaidenTech.

acep51

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Hello Richard. Hope you are doing fine. That HG9 Corsair is still flying great! GSP is about a 30 minute drive from my home.Only problem is, he has two cats running loose in his store. I can only stay in there for a short period of time since I'm allergic to cats.What a bummer having a time limit on you when entering a hobby shop.
If I purchase this plane I will let you know how it turns out.Take care,talk to you soon.

Richard L.

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OK. Thanks. The CMP P-40 looks decent.

Cubano8

I got the smaller 54" P-40 that I am going to be converting to electric. Also going to be using the VQ retracts on this bird.

LDM

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Ace /Rich , I pick one up a few weeks ago , its my first CMP plane .
Overall I think its first quality and I am saving it for a winter build .
Pros/cons
Very big plane , looks like a solid build , only concerns so far are .
Lower cowl is fiberglass and in my opinion seems light for this size plane , I may reinforce with more glass or ribs .
Fiberglass fuse has some flex in it , I am use to wood fuse with no give and I have seen much thicker fiberglass such as Zirolli planes .Now remember this is my first CMP/GSP plane so I am not use to fiberglass fuse that is this light .
I thinks the paint detail and color is first class , dont like the rivet stickers but every thing else is very scale .
No flaps and everyone is saying its light , but this plane will come in anywhere from 12 to 14 pounds and in my opinion I would prefer flaps and may build them .
The rudder has a scale counter balance the elevator is not scale but can easy be made scale with one simple cut .Elevators currently resemble the spitfire but if you cut the counter balance correctly you can glue the first part of the elevator to the stab leaving the aft part in its scale position . The tiger mouth resembles P40 "K" where no black is shown but I prefer to add black to highlight the tongue.
Spinner seems acceptable and good quality.
wheels are nice but to small .
I still would suggest this plane to anyone , overall very excited about the potential for this plane .
Will probably go with a Saito 180 for power , everone is saying that the 120 is too small .
I estimate this to be aprox 1/6 scale so I may try to see if my 1/5 scale CJ-P40 gear will fit , they dont seem that off , the robarts 615 are too small .

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anybody ever checked out www.ak-models.com for cmp kits ? alix sold me my first arf, the p-26. being a scratch builder and kit basher, this seems too easy. hope they hold up as a weekend flyer. mike

desmobob

I bought my CMP P-40 from Alex. (I have made a couple of purchases from AK Models and would recommend him.) It was on special after Christmas -- free shiping. It arrived in perfect condition. I just received my CJ retracts and am waiting for another payday or two to buy an engine for it.

Good flying,
desmobob

LDM

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GlowRc has better prices on CMP then Ak , they are a small husband and wife team in southern Cal .If you visit or fly there , they will come to you with the planes!!
Great deals on real CMP PLanes

AlphaWhisky

I`m in the process of organising one of their 82" span At-6 Texans out of Australia. I`ve not laid eyes on one yet, but learned that they are available unpainted and so have plumped for that one.

Has anyone had any experience with this particular model? I understand they are used for AT-6 racing in Oz.

Alan W