The New KMP Signature Series Warbirds
 

Hello everyone, as of the Northwest Model Exposition in Washington State and the WRAM Show in New York, KMP has debued the new Signature series Warbirds with the first two planes being rolled out. As shown, the T-28 is modeled after a carrier plane complete with operational tailhook, and hidden switch panel for the switches and airvalves. The fiberglass composite is better than ever before and is uniquely light. The AT6 airframe weighs only 10 lbs before engine and radio. The big feature of both planes is they are designed to accept OEM Robart manufactured retracts. Wings are built up and covered in Solartex then markings installed and painted with a tough epoxy paint. The AT6 wings are removable for transportation, they just slide on and attach to the one piece fuselage and wing root. Easy Smeezy. The T-28's cowl is big enough to house the Saito 450. Specs are below.

T-28 Trojan;
Engine: 45-62cc
Wingspan- 81"

AT6 Texan;
Engine: 28cc-35cc
Wingspan-88"

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how bout pics of the pc-9 shown at wram!

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Those are beautiful! When will Andrew start selling them?

Any other planes in the pipe?


Jeff

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Jmohn, the planes are moving out the door faster than we anticipated. The first shipment is almost sold out as a result of the shows. Heck, we haven't even got a marketable picture of the planes yet to put up on the website. You guys are seeing brand new stuff from our own manufacturer and they are KMP exclusive!. This IS NOT ESM product. The planes are available for preorder, deliverable mid to end of April.

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Hi 800, The PC9 pics I won't post here because they are not Signature series planes. They come from yet a different manufactuer and will be considered our new Sport series. The PC9, the new PC21, PC6, and the L4 Piper will be catagorized in this classification. I will announce these planes in another thread when I get postable pics.

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Hey Andrew, do you provide landing gear with that T-28?

Oh BTW - next time let a nice girl hold these planes :D:D:D


Girls and Warbirds perfect combo....

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Hi G-Pete, not to burst the bubble, but I am not Andrew, The sidekick in Oregon.. I am the guy you call when you need technical and sales help from KMP. In answer to your question is yes. OEM retract systems designed for these planes will be readily available close to the same time of delivery for the planes. They will however, be manufactured by Robart and not the Chinese. I believe that Darrel at Sierra will also jump this horse and start providing his own system. After we discovered that the Saito 450 will fit in the cowl, we went back to the drawing board with Robart to design a heavier nosegear to support that 6.5 lb. engine. The T-28 really delivered the wow factor at the Northwest Model Expo with that Saito and a Solo adjustable pitch prop installed in it...

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So, what makes these Signature Series different than the ESM stuff from the past?

Do you have any images inside the fuse (formers), or the wing structure before being covered?


That looks like the ESM factory behind Andrew... but then again, most buildings/factories in China look the same...

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I assure you these planes are not ESM, not even close. Andrew has a slogan associated to his Business, "Models of Distinction" I will not be drawn into the dirty laundry between us and ESM again, This is truly Andrew's design that is unique to us. You will not see these planes available anywhere else and they are superior in every way. I personally have had my hands on the prototypes and was amazed at the glasswork. We own the molds, Andrew has invested above the call to bring to the American modeler a better class that will be affordable.

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Thats good to hear.

I wish the T-28 was in Air Force colors. Squid stuff is just SOOO boring...

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I,m going to call KMP tomorrow and get on the list for a AT-6.
At 88" thats a nice size pretty close to 1/5.5 scale, and at 10lbs for the bare airframe it should do well with a 35cc-40cc gasser.
I,d hope to come in at a 16-17lb AUW.

Dave

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The planes aren't on the KMP website, so how are people ordering these?


Jeff

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Word of mouth , word of mouth... I had a completely unadvertised OV10 show up in our inventory and I showed it off at the Northwest show, and a guy in Florida bought it from word of mouth traveling that far in a few days. Amazing, this networking business. I am afraid the poor fellows who finally get to see the Warbird for the first time when we do put it on the website won't get theirs until later on in the year the way this is going.

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Interested to see what other planes are in the pipeline. Not a t-28 or at-6 fan, but maybe u guys have something coming that might interest me?

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The following is the followup of the Sig Series Warbirds that KMP will be producing this year, as follow;

The next plane is the FW190 D9 Dora 83"

Supermarine Spitfire 88"
A lot more of the more popular Warbirds as well, Keep checking with us on a regular basis for the progress.

A new release about every 1.5-2months. However logistics allows.

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"AT LONG LAST" a decent sized Emil, Iam in!!!! [sm=wink_smile.gif]

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I will have to call Andrew and make him a deal on one of each :D

Those are all great planes! I would love a 109 or 190.


Jeff

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Can you tell us if the construction manual for these new planes will be better than the old KMP manuals?

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wow a D9 and a P40 :Dhimmmmmm better save my money , I was looking into an esm P40 , but .... I would like to see Andrews offering

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Can you please put an 80" or larger W.S. P-47 Razorback on the list???

PLEASE with sugar on top? !!!!!!

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Amen!! Too many "G"s out there. I prefer the funky nose and boxier wing tips of the Emil to the too smooth and rounded later models as well.

I'm looking forward to seeing the Spitty, the P-40 and the Zero as well. How 'bout a decent more acurate/scale profile FW190 A8 to go along with that Dora while you're at it:D?

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what will be the wingspan of the Typhoon?

BTW the Trojan is Awsome. Any idea on price?

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Hi Taildragger, do you know if the T-28 will be stocked by anyone in Australia? and will the DLE 30 be a suitable power plant?

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Fw 190 D9...


Ohhhhh boy....

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Awh see now ya had to go and say Zero ! Now I'm just gonna have to stalk you on here until I get one , and a hurricane ? and a Typhoon ? buddy were gonna be joined at the hip for a while LOL

look forward to the new releases my friend

Mike

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Hellcat, the manuals for the ESM product was a sore spot for some time... We hope,, especially since they are under certain directives, that the new manufacturer pays closer attention to these details. Andrew Kondor is heading up that department, you can email him to put your two cents worth in on the manuals, but I think he already knows. AT any rate, if you can't read Chiamerican, you have me to ask.

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At this time, we are going to be behind the 8 ball delivering product to North America. Australia may come into the picture later, in the meantime, if you really really want one, the shipping will just have to be a part of your acquisition, sorry. You asked on the T-28 for power. It is a big Fuselage. It will require a 45cc unless you can find a 30 that can produce 4 HP.

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Do we have any idea what color scheme the D9 will be? If not, can we make suggestions? I was going to throw money at the upcoming 50cc ESM Corsair, but will hold off for this if it looks as good as the first two planes.

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No, the color scheme has not been established yet. Your suggestions would be welcome. You can email those to [email protected] and they will be considered. Right now, the D9 mold is under construction.

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Oh geez...this is awesome.

Any possibilites of an easy access hatch for electric set ups in the designs?
If not...I'll be buying them anyway :)

Bob I.

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Yeah, these are great looking models and your future selection looks awesome too.
Keep up the good work.

Signature series,,,,,,, nice idea.;)

Brad

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Any pricing estimates yet? I have to budget waaaay ahead of schedule so the misses doesn't freak out.

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How about this??? http://www.esmmodel.com/inc/Enproduc...?productid=208

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It is nice to have options. All I know is the KMP unit will have tough landing gear for the Saito 450. ESM has been our product line for some time and we have produced some decent aircraft through them.

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I definitly want one of these im a big T-28 fan and I have the Pica T28 and a Scratch built one also. Of course they have G-26's in them and they fly with authority. This is a very nice model whats the price? Cant wait to install a big gasser on this one.

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I'm not sorry I am in florida enjoying the sunshine and lack of snow but I miss the wram show and I am impressed with the new KMP lineup.I was going to build a shortkit but having seen these signature series I am going to look hard at KMP so I can get in the air faster and just enjoy flying.love the detail work niceeeeeeee!

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I wonder If a Vintage OS Max .240 Twin would haul it Skyward?

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Wow....
What is the diameter of both trojan, texan??? Cowls?
That engine weights more than the Seidel 7-70, but the 7-70 has a bigger foot print, so
I don't think it would fit easily...

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What planes? I didn't see any plane???

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I sent in some color scheme suggestions for the D9. Here was my number one pick. Come on guys, tell KMP I have great taste and that you like it too!