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04-11-2003, 06:51 PM
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suggestions for a kit. see requirements.
I would like to find a kit with the following.
24%-28% size.
Foam wings
aerobatic capabilities (mild)
immediate availability
For example. I think there is a lanier extra that qualifies.
Thanks for your opinions,
Dan
24%-28% size.
Foam wings
aerobatic capabilities (mild)
immediate availability
For example. I think there is a lanier extra that qualifies.
Thanks for your opinions,
Dan
04-12-2003, 05:58 PM
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Lanier Laser 200 in the 25% scale. Should cost you about $150 for the kit.
The Laser will fly great. They build light.
But this is a builders kit. The fuselage sides are pretty rough. They are laun doorskin plywood. It could be replaced with regular lite-ply, but then your spending more money.
The plastic cowl and wheelpants arent worth the time to put them together. there are glass parts available-- but then again;; your spending more money to improve the kit.
The good side is that it builds pretty easily. Its a plywood sideed fuselage with formers and stringers to get the shape. And it will only weigh about 9 or 10 pounds when your done.
The Laser has great aerobatic capabilities and the straight leading edge will make it gentle on the landings.
If you buy this kit:
Don't put any servos in the tail. If you do-- then you will wind up putting 2 pounds of lead on the nose to balance it.
Put the servos where they show on the plans and it should balance out pretty close.
A 150 2-stroke will make it totally ballistic. Or a 180 4-stroke.
Make sure you don't forget to install the flying wires. The stab will rip apart without them.
If I was to build another one-- I'd scrap the plastic turtledeck in favor of a foam one or just make some light ply formers and make a built up turtledeck with balsa stringers.
The Laser will fly great. They build light.
But this is a builders kit. The fuselage sides are pretty rough. They are laun doorskin plywood. It could be replaced with regular lite-ply, but then your spending more money.
The plastic cowl and wheelpants arent worth the time to put them together. there are glass parts available-- but then again;; your spending more money to improve the kit.
The good side is that it builds pretty easily. Its a plywood sideed fuselage with formers and stringers to get the shape. And it will only weigh about 9 or 10 pounds when your done.
The Laser has great aerobatic capabilities and the straight leading edge will make it gentle on the landings.
If you buy this kit:
Don't put any servos in the tail. If you do-- then you will wind up putting 2 pounds of lead on the nose to balance it.
Put the servos where they show on the plans and it should balance out pretty close.
A 150 2-stroke will make it totally ballistic. Or a 180 4-stroke.
Make sure you don't forget to install the flying wires. The stab will rip apart without them.
If I was to build another one-- I'd scrap the plastic turtledeck in favor of a foam one or just make some light ply formers and make a built up turtledeck with balsa stringers.
04-12-2003, 07:33 PM
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suggestions for a kit. see requirements.
this is an easy one, the CA Models Extra 27%!
i've been doing lots of research for my decision on my next plane and first larger and gas powered plane.
this is going to be my next plane powered by a DA-50R gasser.
you can buy the plane from PlanesPlus.com and RCSuperStore.com
see these threads about building them:
http://www.rcuniverse.com/showthread...13&forumid=107
http://www.********.net/forums/showt...4&goto=newpost
http://www.rcuniverse.com/showthread...a+models+extra]
i've been doing lots of research for my decision on my next plane and first larger and gas powered plane.
this is going to be my next plane powered by a DA-50R gasser.
you can buy the plane from PlanesPlus.com and RCSuperStore.com
see these threads about building them:
http://www.rcuniverse.com/showthread...13&forumid=107
http://www.********.net/forums/showt...4&goto=newpost
http://www.rcuniverse.com/showthread...a+models+extra]
