FenderBean

Thanks for posting, I think my turbine choice will be perfect its going to be over 30 pounds once done.

camss69

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Thanks for posting the pics!

Trying to hold off ordering until you guys post some flight reports.

cetigershark

This A7 looks not bad. Typical product from Far East: Pretty nice paint job but the formers are glued in, it really hurts my eyes..
What is the empty weight?

FenderBean

Yeah I typically spend a far amount of time when I get a models from this region just cleaning out excess glue where I can reach. Def will shed a little weight after I'm done, plus I will be going over everything already installed since these are plug n play. Will be removing all the zip ties as well, never been a fan of using them.

Woody737

Like everyone I’d like see feedback on how it flys first before ordering one.

Smokeyr67

There is another option, build your own

cetigershark

very true and I am doing it. Maybe an A7 will be my next project

Smokeyr67

Make sure you make a build thread, I love seeing a true craftsmans work !

qcsteve

mounted the ordnance. I did manage to get the fuel tank out. Three screws on the wood plate and Velcro. You slide it through the landing gear opening. Oh added a pilot bust. It’s from dreamworks. I’m waiting on Dirk for throws and cg.

camss69

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I don’t usually care for all the ordinance but that looks pretty awesome. Very nice!

qcsteve

The tank holds 80oz of fuel.

FenderBean

Probably going to add some extra fuel thats not a lot of flight time

qcsteve

I believe it’s going to be difficult to get another tank in the jet. Maybe a small 8oz but the fuselage formers are in the way of everything.

there is a “U” shaped tray that I mounted the ecu and pump. The front gear goes in between that tray.

when is your shipping?

FenderBean

No idea should be anytime now

yeahbaby

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whooooweeeee that old girl is loaded for bear!!! Looks great with all the earth movers mounted.

CraigG

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Here's what the real A-7D (ship 982) looked like when I flew it in Vietnam. The Air Force D model (except for the first dozen or so), did not have the refueling probe but had a raised receptacle on top of the fuselage (visible in this pic).

yeahbaby

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looking good billy Ray

Ron S

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Wow Craig - that's neat that you flew 982, and there's a kit with the exact scheme available! :-)
If I were you, I know what I'd be ordering! :-D

Too bad about the refueling probe. But then again, there's always the Dremel! :-)

FenderBean

Just got a call from the UPS agent, time to hold breath and hope it survives!

qcsteve

It’s quick. $42 extra through.

mine went China - Japan - Alaska - Kentucky - My house (Illinois)

Its packed well, mine also has a foot print on top of the box.

FenderBean

yeah I have no faith in shipping companies and expect the worse every time. Yeah I had to pay the same, that's a gift from Trump, he started that back in 2019 so every shipment I get from Xicoy gets stopped and charged because of the value.

DAN AVILLA

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You might be able to put 2 BT16 Dubro tanks besides the turbine . The tanks are 6" long 3 7/8 tall and 1 3/4 thick. Dan

qcsteve

Here are a few photos of everything installed. The landing gear’s take up the rest of the room.

FenderBean

Got a little something something today, scheme I chose is smoking!
tank comes out(thank goodness) and the 120 fits great.

camss69

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NICE! Looking forward to your review on it!