slevin1

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I just wanted to let all other giant scale flyers know about a new company that is selling some really great planes. Here is their website:
[link]http://www.tmmy.pantown.com[/link]

Here is a link to the video for the plane (by the way the plane is an ARF):
[link]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4VW6sg86GKg[/link]

The 35% scale Cessna 182 Skylane ARF is VERY complete. Just drop your radio & engine in, charge your batteries, & go fly. It includes the following features:
Construction:
• All composite & fiberglass.
• The fuselage has the entire framework preinstalled.
• The cowling, wings, ailerons, flaps, stabilizers, elevators, and rudder are finished & with pre-painted in white & have scale panel lines & rivets molded in.
• Windows and doors are pre-assembled on to the fuselage & the doors are functional.
• Wings halves are detachable & slide on via wing tube.
• Ailerons, Flaps, Elevator, and Rudder come hinged.
• Bulkhead and landing gear mount is preinstalled.
• Prefabricated kit includes a complete accessory package.

• Specifications:
o Scale: 35%
o Wingspan: 158” (4.00 meters)
o Wing area: 1700 square inches
o Length: 106” (2.70 meters)
o Ready to fly weight 44lbs-55lbs (20-25 kg)
o Radio: 5 Channel, 8 servos
o Recommended engine: 100-150 cc gas engine
o If you want to fly electric us the Hacker Brushless A150 or A200 outrunner motors which are equal to 100cc & 150cc respectively. [link]http://www.aero-model.com/motorlist.aspx?id=A100/200[/link]
You can also use the Big Boss outrunner motor available from Horizon Hobby. The Big Boss includes a 300 amp speed controller. [link]http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products/Default.aspx?ProdID=CYLBB[/link]

• The ARF includes:
o Pre-built fuselage, wings, and tail assemblies
o Wing tube
o Push rods
o Servo mounts
o Nose gear strut & alloy main gear
o Wheels
o A complete preinstalled cockpit interior
o 50oz (1.5 L) fuel tank
o Canopy
o Spinner
o Wheel pants
o Wing struts
o Pre installed nav lights & landing lights

Here are some pics of the Cessna:

slevin1

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Here are more photos of the Cessna:






According to TMMY Scale Composites, the plane costs $1,500.00.


Enjoy,

Saul

slevin1

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Here are even more photos:

Saul

khodges

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Very nice looking models, I especially liked the Gooney Bird. One thing I don't understand, about either of them. As much attention as was obviously spent on scale detail, why did they make the wings flat? (no dihedral). The C182 has about 2-1/2 degrees, and the C-47 about 6 or so. The models would sure be more stable with the scale dihedral.

slevin1

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Looks pretty scale in the pics. By the way, they are looking for a US distributor so if anyone is interested, e-mail them with attention to Tommy the owner. TMMY can still ship to the US though.

Saul

Kmot

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That Skylane is awesome!! Are those 'working' brakes I see in that pic??

khodges

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It is a good looking plane. You don't get a sense of just how big the thing is until you see someone next to it. As to my earlier post on dihedral There are a few pics that show it the way it should be, but also some showing the plane with none at all. Maybe it's camera angle. Fine looking models.

slevin1

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Yes the brakes are functional. I think it is an amazing price @ $1,500 dollars too!! Especially considering how complete it is.

AirplaneMan04

Any pricing or additional photos of the 1/5 scale version?

slevin1

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Visit [link]http://www.tmmy.pantown.com[/link]

You'll have to e-mail Tommy to get pricing. He'll be able to let you know about shipping costs too.

Saul

richblin

Hi-
The C-47 in RNAF colors on Tommy's webpages is mine, and I also had his 1/5 Cessna. Both are very stable flyers, no problem. A slightly increased wingspan and washout at the wing tips compared to scale account for this.
Best rgds
Richard B.
Oslo

wiz310

Wow, that is a very nice model. I have emailed the company with regards to purchasing one of these, and will post up the cost of the purchase and shipping to Australia.

slevin1

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If you get it, post pics of the build please. I'd love to know how she builds.

Saul

slevin1

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Were they easy to build?

I have never ordered anything from TMMY Scale Composites. When you ordered the planes, did you have any problems? What condition were they in when they arrived? How did you have them shipped to you? Ground? Air? Sea? How did you pay for the planes? I'm not trying pry, it's just that TMMY is a new company & I'm just trying to gauge their level of service. Plus I REALLY want to order that 35% scale Cessna.

Thanks,

Saul

wiz310

Get in line buddy. I have been emailing Tommy and am getting the big Cessna as well............ and probably the DC3 as well.

slevin1

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I can't wait until I see your pics!
Saul

wiz310

I can't wait to post them.
Wiz.

steve2972

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Blimey! It makes the Austars Cessna look tiny!

I may have to switch my plans and go for this one! Although I do also like the 1/5 version.Does the fuzz on the 35% Cessna detach into 2 x halves for transport anybody know? Otherwise transport could be a problem with this version[sm=spinnyeyes.gif]

slevin1

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It looks like it detaches. There is a photo showing half of the fuselage with what looks like some kind of tabs on that part of the fuselage.
saul

steve2972

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Yeh I see that now!

Thanks

steve2972

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Hi Wiz310

Do you get a slow email response? I emailed yesturday but had no response.Have you actually ordered this kit?Is it in stock do you know?

Cheers


Steve

wiz310

I actually had a very fast initial couple of emails, but then suddenly I got no response. I am guessing that he may not be able to reply, as our conversation was going along quite nicely. Maybe he's away or has no internet connection or something. I will send another email and wait.

steve2972

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Yeh,but would you know if these kits are actually instock? Are yours on the way?

richblin

Normally these models are custom built to order, so the buyer can decide on the final finish like any preferred colour scheme, lettering etc. This means a certain length of time should be allowed for production and delivery.

steve2972

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Hi Richblin,

So you`ve got the 1/5 scale version?Whats the qaulity like? Looks great on their website!Maybe I should try ring the company,I hate having to sit waiting for slow email responses[sm=sad_smile.gif]

The 1/5 scale seems heavey at 13-15lbs?

steve