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RE: KMP T-28C
I have observed "Green Fuelboy" purchase and own his T-28 and was there when he flew it. He had a 50cc engine in the nose and it also weighed in. Anything less than a 10 pitch prop on a lower rpm engine is not a good thing though. It found the sweet spot when he installed the 22x10 propeller. The aircraft will not take flight on it's own. The tricycle landing gear keeps it pasted to the runway no matter how fast your takeoff run is. You must rotate the plane when up to takeoff speed. Make sure you are moving fast before liftoff and then pull back on the elevator. Yes, it has flown, I know of two who have successful flights with it.
Posted on: 7/18/2012 5:28 PM by Author "flytaildragger"
in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11160476
RE: KMP F-7F Tigercat
Very nice flying shots Kniver.. Your photographer did you well. My F7 won 2nd place in Scalemaster qualifier last year. It was kinda nice to see the lines and scale authenticity prove itself. The little light fixture behind the second cockpit, however, cost me.. The full size Big Bossman does not have that light on it. It is inaccurate to the plane it was modeled after.
Posted on: 3/26/2012 10:17 AM by Author "flytaildragger"
in the forum "Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11015698
RE: KMP's New 88.5 Spitfire
KMP's Aerovate 55cc gas engine is the choice for this spit on the power. 5.2 HP, the engine should swing a 20x10 3 blade Warbird prop without a problem. I accented the installation with a Magnum RC Inverted Pitts muffler chosen for it's durability and compact design. It will cowl in the engine without compromising the cowl in anyway. The muffler is powder coated with 1200 degree black, and should offer a degree of better quieting characteristics over the chinese versions.
Posted on: 2/24/2012 10:53 AM by Author "flytaildragger"
in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10973999
RE: ESM 50cc Corsair
[quote]ORIGINAL: kwik Hello mmflytie, Nice cockpit!!! Regarding landing on the ice; It was 10 m/s (20 knots) headwind that day, so it stopped fast, and the steering was good. But when you wanted to turn it after stopping....that was difficult. It actually started sliding sideways from a standstill while I was having a cup of coffee..... When there is no wind, landing on the ice can be a real challence. The big heavy warbirds just keep rolling, forever, it seems. So you'd better start flaring it 10-20 meters before the field, low, so that you touch down just in the beginning of the field with a high nose...drag it on and on so you get as low a speed as possible....otherwise.... hehe. [/quote] THAT is great stuff... Separates the pilots from the stick jockeys.
Posted on: 2/24/2012 9:54 AM by Author "flytaildragger"
in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10973910
RE: KMP's New 88.5 Spitfire
[quote]ORIGINAL: wherewaldo who carries kevlar rods and is not that similar to composite rods? never thought of using braided steel just trying to keep the servos in the main fuse tray...so i need something that will stay rigid [/quote] Try Magnum RC http://magnumrc.com/325�-carbon-fiber-control-rod-p-75.html
Posted on: 2/23/2012 11:21 PM by Author "flytaildragger"
in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10973395
RE: KMP's New 88.5 Spitfire
Please be introduced to Flight LT. Donald Moore. He is a blue box collector's item. I just wish he had long pants, lol... I have had him for over 3 years waiting for the perfect ride to put him in.. Funny that; the Spitfire project began with the purchase of the pilot...
Posted on: 2/22/2012 10:51 AM by Author "flytaildragger"
in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10970820
RE: KMP's New 88.5 Spitfire
[quote]ORIGINAL: kenair Awesome, great to have another Spitfire to chose from! . IS the wing one piece or two piece? Is there a PDF link to the manual? Those looking for Spitfire details - check out [link]http://www.spitfire9.com[/link] Tally-Ho! [/quote] Yes and it will be great to get it in the air. The wing is two piece, it plugs into the wing root at the first white stripe. No PDF manual yet, but we are working on it.
Posted on: 2/20/2012 6:17 PM by Author "flytaildragger"
in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10968326
RE: KMP's New 88.5 Spitfire
[quote]ORIGINAL: wherewaldo I love the spinner on the plane ... I can't seem to find one with that color...what is the make of the spinner?....and is the size of it  4.5 or 4.75 in thanks [/quote] Hi, This spinner is a 5" spinner, but is a bit big.. No one that I know of makes a 4.75" Spit spinner, so I am going with a 4.5, I think it would look good. The spinner is painted off white. It is just an aluminum spinner painted white.. Nothing fancy..
Posted on: 2/20/2012 6:15 PM by Author "flytaildragger"
in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10968322
RE: KMP's New 88.5 Spitfire
Ahh, the illusive pictures of KMP's new 88" Mark IX... This was just at the Northwest Model Exposition of our Spitfire in final copy. Enjoy. Features are as below; 1. Unibody composite construction of the fuselage. The wing root is molded into the fuse to present a beautiful scale line. The only access into the plane is through the hatch of the cockpit area. The long servo tray inside the bird below the cockpit area is removable to allow access to install batterys and fuel tank etc. 2. Wings plug into the wing root for ease of transportation and setup. Wings are built up fully sheeted and covered with genuine solartex then painted in an accurate paint scheme of the squadron of Poles that flew against the Germans in Northern England when the Germans came across the channel at Norway. 3. Aircraft is set up to drop in Sierra Giant Gear made specifically for this plane. There is a scale trailing link tailwheel for this plane as well. 4. Comes with Cannon Blisters, "large style" and wing scoops for the raidiators below the wing. 5. Available accessories is a scale cockpit available through Magnum RC and soon to be wooden cannons ready built. 6. Engine tested in airframe is the Aerovate 45cc, flew it scale like, a 55cc will kick it in the pants if you want a three blade 20x10 Warbird prop also available through Magnum RC. The 45 will cowl in, the 55 has the front chin of the head fins sticking out slightly, but this area of the cowl needs to be opened anyway for cooling. 7. The canopy seems to be "framed" the plastic glass part sits inside the framework. This plane is a hottie and we are quite proud of it. Not quite up on the website yet, but will be soon as soon as KMP gets some marketable pics. List is $699, We sold the rest of our inventory on hand at the show.
Posted on: 2/17/2012 11:10 AM by Author "flytaildragger"
in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10963341
RE: KMP's New 88.5 Spitfire
The canopy looks great, I am a scale nut and I cannot see any discrepancy in it's design.
Posted on: 1/30/2012 8:10 PM by Author "flytaildragger"
in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10936193
RE: ESM 50cc Corsair
[quote]ORIGINAL: captainron NO regulators, no way, no how......I have the JR 9303 2.4 using their 9 channel 2.4 rx's on everything. I only use one servo on all my Warbirds.........The highly accurate and reliable Hitec HS 5645 MG digitals. The JR 9303 is going on 3 years this year and has been absolutely the best radio I've ever owned, perfect...... See, that's the reason I read and enjoy these forums....I learn something new everyday.......... I'M JUST SAYIN.............................................CAPTAIN RON [/quote] I used those same exact servos, still think well of them until this one came along.... http://magnumrc.com/wike-hdv7425-coreless-hi-torque-digital-servo-p-233.html They are so fast that if you slap your transmitter stick and watch it vibrate, the servo will keep up with the vibration. Powerful and coreless! I also use the 9303. Good radio!
Posted on: 1/30/2012 12:58 PM by Author "flytaildragger"
in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10935458
RE: KMP's New 88.5 Spitfire
Hi JD, Yes, the same features as the AT-6.. There will be pictures soon. This is the latest release with the more accurate paint. The biggest feature of the Sig Series KMP models is the one piece fuselage design that encompases the wing root into the composite structure. The plug in wings are built up. The scale appearances in this design are very apparent.
Posted on: 1/30/2012 12:04 PM by Author "flytaildragger"
in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10935363
RE: KMP's New 88.5 Spitfire
[quote]ORIGINAL: j-d Interesting. Who is the producer? Any idea when it will be available? [/quote] The KMP Spitfire MK IX is available now. We still have a few in stock. I am sure most of the orders after the show will have a wait to get it. One of the features I just noticed with the latest release is the canopy is framed and the plastic "glass" is inserted into the frame. Very scale and very nice touch that comes with. The Cannon Blisters are scale in that before they decided that the two cannons are two much and they removed one, the blister was big enough to cover both. This version has the cannon blister the is designed to cover both cannons on the wing. When they removed the inboard cannon, they just put a plug in the hole in the wing, this is why one sees one cannon on each wing and a plug to cover the hole in case they wanted to go back to tank busting I guess. Just got through talking to the cockpit designer. The scale cockpit will come out with the canopy when it is unlatched for access,. Nice...
Posted on: 1/27/2012 6:07 PM by Author "flytaildragger"
in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10931477
RE: KMP's New 88.5 Spitfire
The KMP Spitfire will be on display at the Northwest Model Exposition in Monroe Washington this year with it's new colors. I want to send a sincere thank you to Chuck from Warbird Colors as he provided the color swatches from which the Manufacturer of the aircraft matched the paint. This is an outstanding model, and I will be assembling it and flying it this year around the circuit. The plane will sport the Sierra Giant retracts that drop in the wings, and one of our Aerovate 55 gas engines installed in the cowl. The fins of the engine barely stick out in the chin of the cowl, but it has to be opened up anyway for cooling. If anyone decides to come to the show, be sure to stop by the booth and say hi. One of the interesting things about the Spitfire that I have observed is the flaps deploy at almost a 90 degree angle to the wing on the full size while it is landing. This should be interesting on the model.
Posted on: 1/27/2012 12:11 AM by Author "flytaildragger"
in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10930068
RE: KMP F-7F Tigercat
[quote]ORIGINAL: chasrb Is it just my Tigercat or do all of you with the KMP first or second shipmnets have a plane that the skin is so thin you can crack it or just about punch a hole in the skin just by picking it up? I have found splits in the wingtips, I picked up my fuse alone right in front of the prop warning strip and it bloody well cracked/split the skin!! I hardly applied any pressure to it... This kit seems to fragile to really fly and that is one reason I have not yet put mine into the air. I fear it will stress crack in flight... I even have added in a T6 spar in the center section to fix the weak center section...Should not have had to do that with this kit. When I picked this up it was almost $800.00 USD as an ARF. Then add in Sierra custom retracts, twin Saito 170 radials and all the digital servos etc. I have a very expensive RC plane that does not seem to be air worthly and that really makes me an unhappy KMP owner. I am considering stripping it and build another twin from a kit that will not be so plagued. I know many of you, especialy Col. Winters, have had great success or failures with this kit. Maybe I got the runt of the shipment.... [/quote] I also own this aircraft and it has many flights on it. What a lot of folks don't realize is the strength of the airframe is designed in the composite skin. Outside cracks can happen. I had the same wingtip separation myself. I simply repaired it. Once, in transportation, I had the rail that was resting on the wing bust through the leading edge and stop where the spar is. I repaired it by restoring the integrity by using foam to insert into the gaping hole to lay the fiberglass in. I made sure the fiberglass cured in contact with the spar and all surfaces to restore the "skin" integrity. Finished it out with bondo and it continues to fly impecably. The overall weight of my plane approaches 30 lbs. and I judge it having stronger airframe strength than the built up one. The center spar business as far as I am concerned was not neccessary in that the strength is derived from the outer skin, not the inside structure. In the flight operations, however, one must keep an eye on the structure as a result of a hard landing in the event you deeply crack the structure if you crash land or something because that is when your wings will fold in flight, from damage to the structure. One should not open up the center section other than smaller ROUND holes to exit your lines and wire from the nacelles. This wing is designed as a one piece wing, it should be epoxied toghether to transfer that strength thoughout the wing skin. Yep, it is expensive when you are all done. I have about $4000 in mine total. That doesnt' stop me from shoving the throttles full out,,,,just make sure you have reliable running engines and I recommend the twin sync.
Posted on: 1/26/2012 10:59 AM by Author "flytaildragger"
in the forum "Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10921480
RE: The New KMP Signature Series Warbirds
Here are a few pictures of the KMP Harvard and one of the AT6 on display. Hope you like it Scott.
Posted on: 1/25/2012 3:00 PM by Author "flytaildragger"
in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10927512
RE: KMP L4 Grasshopper 90
[quote]ORIGINAL: enzo65 [quote]ORIGINAL: Crash Gorden Looking more for scale rather than preformance. If the 15cc will get me out of trouble when needed I'll be happy. I'm not the best pilot I know and i find the faster I fly the faster I make mistakes. [/quote] Hi for this unless you're a best pilot you need more power not speed in case of problems th more power can help you ... keep in mind that the aircraft and large enough to make much resistance in the air. If you saw my video, I went quickly to test the skills of the plane and limit performance for the KMP company, but reducing the throttle you can fly with quiet and safely. Enzo [/quote] Greetings Enzio, it would appear that your video has been limited to be viewed due to copyright protection... Just to let you know, you are doing a great job in Europe with our products. The new P-51 Mustang made by KMP will have it's first showing at the Northwest Model Exposition in Monroe, Washington.. It is a beauty.
Posted on: 1/25/2012 2:23 PM by Author "flytaildragger"
in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10927446
RE: The New KMP Signature Series Warbirds
[quote]ORIGINAL: baddley flytaildragger I have a couple of questions about your AT6. 1. When are you going to release the manual for this plane ? (I would like to review it before making a purchase) 2. What do you reccomend for servos on this plane ? 3. Do you have any more pics beside what is on the website that are we could see ? 4. Does this plane also contain a recessed cover or hatch
Posted on: 1/23/2012 4:47 PM by Author "flytaildragger"
in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10923937
RE: ESM electric retracts?
There is a big difference between 40-60 seconds and these here are ESM retracts with LADO retros in them... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O3WGruUaP30&feature=player_embedded
Posted on: 12/12/2011 5:54 PM by Author "flytaildragger"
in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10856552
RE: ESM electric retracts?
I didn't mean to spark such an analysis, but the point I am making is that even in all the examples that has been presented to prove that there is a forward rake beyond the 90 degrees, I also notice that the axle pretty much comes close to the leading edge of the wing in all pictures. None of them come close to being 100 degrees. On my large scale ESM Corsair the wheels position in down and locked with the axle just behind the leading edge of the win with a 90 degree retract. If a 90 degree doesn't place the axle close to the leading edge of the wing, then the model manufacturer has mislocated the retract position. These examples refer to aircraft with rotating undercarriage. Some of the planes with landing gear moving into the wing sideways are mostly all raked forward. The story seems to still be the same though, The axle coming very close to the leading edge of the wing. A 100 degree retract should not be necessary to move the axle pivot point in front of the leading edge of the wing. All I am saying, is that IF the axle position is in that correct position, one should not have a noseover problem unless he is making fast wheel landings on grass. It is only my opinion, but a 100 degree retract should only be on a nosewheel where it looks ok... Most good warbird pilots I have seen do not have these 100 degree retracts on their planes..... The Spitfire was the only exception, but then look where it's wheel is located in reference to the leading edge....
Posted on: 11/13/2011 4:26 PM by Author "flytaildragger"
in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10810452
RE: ESM electric retracts?
[quote]I pulled the Lado's from the Hellcat and put the Wingspans. Had to do a bit of fitting but they're almost identical, just a bit wider and longer, but basically retracts units that plug into your receiver. The reason I'm trying them out is the Wingspan's move through 100degrees. Most warbirds need the wheels forward to keep from pitching forward on taxi or takeoff. Every Lado equipped H9 I've got does that in a heartbeat. If this retrofit works out, I got a Corsair and a Warhawk that are going to get a lot more flying than before.... after they're retrofitted.[/quote] I would think this has more to do with correct balance and piloting. I fly Warbirds all the time and never have noseovers, even in tall grass. The only bird that is a problem I have flown is the Spitfire. Even ESM's 109 that is tricky on takeoff has the axles behind the leading edge of the wing and I have no problem in noseovers takeoff or landings. Agreed the 100 degree retracts put the wheel axles in front of the leading edge of the wing, but it also messes with takeoff angles and such, if you get used to it that way, better make sure you always fly with 100 degree retracts. The real planes didn't have them that I know of should the models? I think it makes a better pilot to learn with scale equipment. ONLY my opinion from someone who enjoys the challenge....
Posted on: 11/12/2011 7:09 PM by Author "flytaildragger"
in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10809180
RE: The New KMP Signature Series Warbirds
No, I have received confirmation that the production will be delayed because of the changes though.
Posted on: 3/4/2011 8:10 AM by Author "flytaildragger"
in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10378493
RE: The New KMP Signature Series Warbirds
[quote]ORIGINAL: panhndl [quote]ORIGINAL: flytaildragger [quote]ORIGINAL: panhndl Well, I broke down and ordered my T-28 two days ago. Should be here in a couple of months which gives me time to decide on an engine and purchase all the other goodies I'll be needing to finish it. Hopefully I'll have it done by this fall. Anyone that has a T-28 want to let me know anything before
Posted on: 3/4/2011 8:08 AM by Author "flytaildragger"
in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10378484
RE: The New KMP Signature Series Warbirds
[quote]ORIGINAL: panhndl Well, I broke down and ordered my T-28 two days ago. Should be here in a couple of months which gives me time to decide on an engine and purchase all the other goodies I'll be needing to finish it. Hopefully I'll have it done by this fall. Anyone that has a T-28 want to let me know anything before I get the model? I know the initial run had a couple problems, but the thread has been cencored and information is sort of hard to come by. I don't want bashing. Just some pointers on things I should check specific to this kit. It will receive the usual going over when it arrives. [/quote] That is because there hasn't been anyone that has built or flown it offer any information on it. I can help you if you call us.
Posted on: 3/3/2011 8:19 AM by Author "flytaildragger"
in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10376430
RE: The New KMP Signature Series Warbirds
For KMP we decided on the 1/5th scale for several reasons. Shipping for a plane 100" plus would be two boxes and run close to $275 or more. I will concur with some of the other conclusions that the expense would again be half again more and to make it flyable, the engine, servos, etc would up the ante considerably. Then there is transportation to the field. The desired managable size is 80"-86" and IMAA legal. There are several companies in Europe that boldly go larger and their price reflects it.
Posted on: 3/3/2011 8:14 AM by Author "flytaildragger"
in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10376421
RE: The New KMP Signature Series Warbirds
And like Andrew said,,, offer CONSTRUCTIVE criticism in PM format or in a professional manner if you want our response. We desire this. We want to make the definition of previously stated a "Model of Distinction" Remember, again Evil, this plane you are judging is not the final copy... There was a great deal of correction input directed at the factory. IT is their desire to capture the attention of the modeling community as well. I believe the canopy will change, the paint will change, and many other things. Give us time and a break! PS, we did use your list as a beginning of the investigation to decide what changes we wanted to implement now and later. Not all will be done, but most. We do listen when you are professional about it.
Posted on: 3/2/2011 10:18 AM by Author "flytaildragger"
in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10374488
RE: The New KMP Signature Series Warbirds
[quote]ORIGINAL: Experten109/40 whats with this armachair BS? NOBODYÂ here owns the KMP FW 190 yet.. NOBODY. so somebody makes negitive comments on how it looks in the photo and there armchair quaterbacks. somebody who makes positive comments on something they don't own yet is what? Gospel? care to answer that last question? and yes I don't need reminding that some comments were over the top. not arguing.. just curious on your opinion. I should add for the few that did see it in person, comments were generally negative. [/quote] [i]thank you very much.... that is much appreciated! - Original Message - Mr. Bryant's message, email removed for privacy Date: Wednesday, March 2, 2011 12:04 pm Subject: Enquiry from Kondor Model Products To: Kondor Model Products <akondor@shaw.ca> > Hi Andrew, > Last night at our club meeting a club member who was at > Northwest expo was telling me about the D9 he was really > impressed and said he kept going back to talk to Gus. I thought > you would like to know this as Cris is a Beech Baron pilot (full > size) flies turbines gassers and nitro. Good recomendation. > Bryant Regards, Andrew Kondor President - Kondor Model Products www.kmp.ca[/i] This is only one of the emails we receive from modelers that have seen and touched. The opinions shared on RCU have a wide variety of opinions from the Armchair of their seats.... to hands on opinions. I think that is what Magnum was trying to relay. I think that is what Vally was trying to say. For New modelers trying to decide what to do, it is possible to be mislead is what I took from the post. You have to be careful to discern what is the truth.
Posted on: 3/2/2011 9:42 AM by Author "flytaildragger"
in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10374427
RE: The New KMP Signature Series Warbirds
[quote]ORIGINAL: LDM Thank you for your reply . That is direction that I was looking for in features that return on real benifits . 1)Now a few points of interest , I am very glad to hear that the format is made for US made retracts , now the next question , I typically reinforce every arf in the retract bay area , do you guys see that as needed in the sig series ? 2)Most of the ARfs , especially CMP use a differant type of Glass )cheaper ) , Andrew is very well versed on the type , can you tell us if the KMP is useing the more superior type as it has in the past ? 3)Hindge points will they take robart hindges , or designed for CA hindges ? is there a good wood foundation for real robart hidges ? 4)CG /Flight test , do Andrews flight test have a sweet spot for CG and suggested engine set up on the D9 , or is this plane still awaiting flight test ? 5)sorry if i missed this point are the wings fully sheeted ? Thanks for your time [/quote] 1. The most recent directive given to the manufacturer was in fact a reinforcement of the retract mounts from the prototype. I believe what ever else you choose to do is just some extra. None of these planes are designed for carrier landings, you must learn to fly them and land properly. 2. The last feature of what I posted prior should answer this question. I feel the glass is superior. I was amazed at the restoration process. I think it was a testimony of the construction. 3. Yes, the planes are already hinged for pin style hinges. 4. The suggested CG in the instructions are not guesswork. It is as printed. Engines can vary a great deal. The tests were performed with the Aerovate 45cc. 5.Yes, Wings always fully sheeted on the Sig Series aircraft.
Posted on: 3/2/2011 7:16 AM by Author "flytaildragger"
in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: The New KMP Signature Series Warbirds
[quote]ORIGINAL: LDM I guess I am off base on my perception of what we are judgeing . I spend most of my time bashing arfs now (defined as tweeking the way they look ) not verbal bashing lol . My confusion on the KMP sig series is not in the appearance , I buy arfs for my personal attraction to the plane and its ability to meet my expecttations of that plane . Example given before (P40 -counter balances in the tail /split flaps ect ) thats me and that is important to me on that plane . I dont ever expect an ARF to have a scale outline , scale wing outline ect , I just dont care . I prefer a better flying outline , because as most of you ''real scale'' experts know , really great scale rc planes typically dont fly well !!!!! and that my friend is a fact !!!! right from the guys who build them . If I want true scale , I will build a plastic model. My point in the KMP sig series , are they made better ? This is not a negative post , just tell me how there made that is all I am asking . If there is no differance , ok so be it , then I will buy a KMP plane based on my love of the model offered by KMP vs a models offered from another company based on price and model vs perceived quality I think in this very long thread we have been all over the place , Scale outline , looks , qulaity , secret posters ect , we lost track of the true essence of RCU . If this is an information gathering rc website , then I want more info that I cant get from seeing it at wram , or if i dont attend wram , I want info , touch , feel looks , does the fuse flex will it have cowl flaps ? can you see any details in the alerons or elvators that look like the original ? We want to know why we should spend our money on this plane so when we do we will not doubt our purchases and then spend time in a another long thread called ''why did I buy this plane ''[:D] [/quote] I am delighted to finally see something worth responding to; truly your words capture the meaning of what it should be here. And it prompts me to try to answer the ever evasive question of what and how KMP interprets a "Model of Distinction" This is the motto that the company continually STRIVES to attain. What it means is an attempt to offer features and benefits that exist only with our products. Sometimes we miss the mark, but on the next go around we will change it, make it better, add some additional features that will make our products just a little different than the others. A "Model of Distinction" is never in final copy but an evolution of continuing effort to bring the best valued product to market. This is the best understanding I can explain as Andrew has delivered it to me. Having said that... I will attempt to clearly identify the features of Sig Series aircraft that make them unique as compared to others. Please keep in mind, I have been privy to handling, repairing, assembling most of the models that have rolled off the assembly line so far. The following is my interpretation of the differences. 1. All KMP Sig Series aircraft offers Solartex covered flying surfaces that is painted and ready to go. Available also in primered versions for your creation. Some may not believe this is an important benefit, but the painted film coverings are not very durable when it compares. Easily will paint chip but not on solartex. It is also much stronger. 2. All KMP Sig Series planes come with prefitted canopies, wings, stabs, cowls, and have retract bays readily designed for their chosen gear. Assembly is easier. 3. All KMP Sig Series aircraft designs have been preflown and tested before production by Andrew himself. Many trips to China. 4. The biggest distinctive benefit of a Sig Series aircraft is the ability to purchase and drop in High Quality American made retract products. Sierra Giant and Robart. 5. Lastly, at this time, another benefit is the overall construction of the plane. The fiberglass is more robust, more durable, easier to repair than some of the rest. This feature became very apparent when in two days I had to return the 190 prototype to it's original condition after shippers crushed the fuselage in transit. Where most other models would have been a candidate for the trash heap, the fiberglass was mouldable and responded to heated reforming. The plane was flattened and yet it was resurrected in two days. This will be a desired benefit when it may be cracked up on a bad landing. These are the differences that follow what we mean when the term model of distinction is used. This is the best explanation I can offer and a direct answer to what is it we are buying in a model produced by KMP.
Posted on: 3/1/2011 9:34 PM by Author "flytaildragger"
in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10373628
RE: The New KMP Signature Series Warbirds
[quote]ORIGINAL: GerKonig OK some pictures of the Spitfire at the Wram show. I liked it. But, the D9 and the Spit look a lot like they would not need a 50 size powerplant. They look like they would fly well with less. Of couse this observation is just a semi-baseless opinion:-) Gerry Posting one at the time, otherwise they do not upload. [/quote] Great Observation! The T6 Texan's airframe only weighed 11 lbs. and we recommend the Aerovate 32cc engine for it. These planes are built light and very strong with Epoxy glass fuselages. This is the only reason I was able to repair the 190 as well as I was able. Most of those repairs were simply done reforming the glass with a heat gun then bondoing the cracked glass. Their construction is one of their benefits. They are all identified in the "50cc class" The all up flying weight is how you determine the engine. That can vary a good deal depending on how it is set up.
Posted on: 3/1/2011 7:26 AM by Author "flytaildragger"
in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10371848
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