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Old 01-13-2024, 07:08 AM
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Well she is here!

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Can we have an honest assessment this time
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What does that mean? Since when has Jon not given his honest opinion of a kit?
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I was thinking the same thing,,, Jonathan is always up front about what he finds, what he likes and dont like about every kit,,,
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Pretty sure sarcasm was intended but poorly conveyed.
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That thing makes the SU look like
a Foamie
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Old 01-15-2024, 02:38 AM
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Originally Posted by yeahbaby
That thing makes the SU look like
a Foamie
The Skymaster SU is longer but this thing is certainly got more fuse width and wingspan. The XXL F14 fly's lighter than SU with a better wing loading. Simple build overall compared to the SU imho. Fun build. Hopefully we can get a few to fly together soon.
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Originally Posted by yeahbaby
That thing makes the SU look like
a Foamie
Yea the SU is large but width and general size on this thing does make the SU look small.
The Sheer size of this aircraft is bonkers! been a couple weeks now since the unboxing and it still makes me laugh when I go in the shop and see this thing.
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wowowow......... the big boy! Should be a lot of fun.
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Cheers!
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Well done. Excellent flight
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It begins!

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Cheers!
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Fantastic flight. Once in delta config, I noticed that the wing sweep is not locked in, but varies slightly during turns? Is that a right? Or does it look like that in the video? If it's a variable sweep, how is it happening in this airplane? What device is making it happen?

WHAT AN AIRPLANE....!!!


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Old 05-14-2024, 12:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Ragz
Fantastic flight. Once in delta config, I noticed that the wing sweep is not locked in, but varies slightly during turns? Is that a right? Or does it look like that in the video? If it's a variable sweep, how is it happening in this airplane? What device is making it happen?

WHAT AN AIRPLANE....!!!


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It's locked it - just optical illusion I suppose...The sweep angle can be changed - I like it either fully out of fully in. Stock actuator that came with the kit.

I see that you are also a Saraf - you should come to my property and hang out some day - SARAF FARMS RC https://www.saraffarmsrc.com

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Thanks for the info and invite Chetan. Appreciate it. Which city is your property located at?

Perhaps the next time you visit India, you could also come and fly at my property in Nagpur. Have had an RC runway since 2007. And even we call it Saraf Farms. . Check out a few pics.

Great to connect up

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Originally Posted by Ragz
Thanks for the info and invite Chetan. Appreciate it. Which city is your property located at?

Perhaps the next time you visit India, you could also come and fly at my property in Nagpur. Have had an RC runway since 2007. And even we call it Saraf Farms. . Check out a few pics.

Great to connect up

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Thanks for the invite. I might take you up on that soon. You have a great facility!

My property is in Good Hope GA USA - about 45 east of downtown Atlanta. It became operational earlier this year.

Sent you a PM.

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Hi Chetan,

Thank you. Would be great to have you over at nagpur. I just saw your field. Its stunning. Congrats.

Will connect up with you on PM to ask questions about the SM Tomcat. I am seriously considering getting this.

Anurag

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Wings In this episode.

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Getting closer!

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Video #5. Almost complete.

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Very nice assembly vids. Lots of great ideas
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