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Posted: 12/4/2017 10:30:52 PM EDT
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Posted: 12/5/2017 3:37:28 AM EDT
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Just a a few from the last time I was doing some modeling. I'm far from being really good, but I've enjoyed it off and on throughout my life. But I'm hoping to get one of my spare rooms converted soon with a new workbench and give it another run. I've even been buying kits again and lurking the forums at FSM (used to post there a lot way back when). 
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Posted: 12/8/2017 4:43:30 PM EDT
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T-55M
Trumpeter kit, 1/72 scale Czech Army markings and colors. This kit is moderate at best, the rubber wheels have way too much rubber ribs, I had to cut them all off. No mg, no tow cables, no main gun dust cover, no light guards, no ubiquitous log. First model in a long time, years. (is tinypic ok for file sharing?) 
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Posted: 12/10/2017 10:07:03 PM EDT
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My 1/350 Bismarck.
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Posted: 1/26/2018 9:14:43 PM EDT
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 Attached FileThis the “old” Tamiya F-15 with some minor upgrades. This one is bound for the UNH AFROTC classroom. |
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Posted: 1/26/2018 10:08:51 PM EDT
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https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/24640/2679DE6E-8A5D-4CA2-8EBF-AB64E4F2ACFD-432268.JPG This the “old” Tamiya F-15 with some minor upgrades. This one is bound for the UNH AFROTC classroom. That is still pretty good F-15 kit |
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Posted: 1/26/2018 11:05:39 PM EDT
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https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/24640/2679DE6E-8A5D-4CA2-8EBF-AB64E4F2ACFD-432268.JPG This the "old" Tamiya F-15 with some minor upgrades. This one is bound for the UNH AFROTC classroom. |
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Posted: 1/28/2018 9:56:59 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I built that kit too! The only thing I added to it was a upgraded cockpit. That is still pretty good F-15 kit |
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Posted: 1/28/2018 10:23:39 PM EDT
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Nice! I was thinking about picking up that kit for when I can get the workbench set up and running again. What was your impression of the kit in terms of fit? Was there much in the way of seams and gaps to correct? |
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Posted: 1/29/2018 8:18:14 AM EDT
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I was sorta nervous about the kit because I had read some reviews that said the fit wasn't all that great. Now I won't lie, it did need some work with sanding around the nose area and also near the rear where the horizontals attach. The air intakes needed a touch of sanding, but nothing crazy. The top of the wing fit was damn near perfect. The Tamiya extra thin cement probably helped as well. You can glue small sections of the fuselage and Work the pieces to achieve the best fit. Detail was a bit lacking, but I wasn't too worried about that. Plus the kit is probably close to 40 years old. I was just happy it had recessed panel lines for panel washes. The model is going in a display case and is on semi permanent loan to the USAF so it didn't need to be a high dollar model, just one that look good on display. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Nice! I was thinking about picking up that kit for when I can get the workbench set up and running again. What was your impression of the kit in terms of fit? Was there much in the way of seams and gaps to correct? |
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Posted: 1/29/2018 3:22:56 PM EDT
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Nice! Thanks for the heads up. I've got Revells F15-E in my stash and I was curious how it might compare. |
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Posted: 1/29/2018 6:31:22 PM EDT
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I have(had) both. The Revell is better is every way. Unless you had your heart set on building a single seat version to build a particular A/C, I’d build the Revell; after all you can easily convert that “E” to a “D.” Now I will say this, if you are patient and look around, deals can be found. I’ve purchased a TON of my models from eBay. Just today, I got a Hasegawa 1/48 F-15C for ~30 bucks shipped. The Hasegawa kit is better than Tamiya, but from just looking at the parts, the Revell is better than the Hasegawa, but I want to make single seater because I have markings for one of the MA ANG F-15’s that were just a couple minutes late to the World Trade Center attack’s. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Nice! Thanks for the heads up. I've got Revells F15-E in my stash and I was curious how it might compare. |
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Posted: 1/29/2018 9:59:26 PM EDT
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what scale is the F-15? 1/48 or 1/32?
in 1/48, I have read that the kit made by Great Wall Models (only ever head of them maybe last year) is the best out there right now. And not inexpensive. |
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Posted: 1/29/2018 10:36:58 PM EDT
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what scale is the F-15? 1/48 or 1/32? in 1/48, I have read that the kit made by Great Wall Models (only ever head of them maybe last year) is the best out there right now. And not inexpensive. |
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Posted: 1/31/2018 10:58:14 PM EDT
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My other expensive hobby. 1/8 scale trains. All of these are scratch built, and these are just a few of my items.
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Posted: 1/31/2018 11:08:07 PM EDT
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My other expensive hobby. 1/8 scale trains. All of these are scratch built, and these are just a few of my items. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/15299/IMG_20170716_172938911_HDR-437499.jpg https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/15299/IMG_20170807_193243975_HDR-437498.jpg https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/15299/IMG_20171125_161455252-437497.jpg Jason |
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Posted: 2/3/2018 1:07:29 AM EDT
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1/6 CXT (Closer to 1/8 scale) RC crawler.
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Posted: 2/3/2018 12:24:24 PM EDT
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My other expensive hobby. 1/8 scale trains. All of these are scratch built, and these are just a few of my items. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/15299/IMG_20170716_172938911_HDR-437499.jpg https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/15299/IMG_20170807_193243975_HDR-437498.jpg https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/15299/IMG_20171125_161455252-437497.jpg Jason 
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Posted: 2/3/2018 3:45:17 PM EDT
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My other expensive hobby. 1/8 scale trains. All of these are scratch built, and these are just a few of my items. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/15299/IMG_20170716_172938911_HDR-437499.jpg https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/15299/IMG_20170807_193243975_HDR-437498.jpg https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/15299/IMG_20171125_161455252-437497.jpg Jason |
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Posted: 2/3/2018 5:39:28 PM EDT
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Here are a few from the phone. This car was one of the hardest to build, so far. This car took me about 4 months to finish.
Jason |
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Posted: 2/4/2018 9:15:28 AM EDT
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The Tam is 1/48 Quote HistoryQuoted:
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what scale is the F-15? 1/48 or 1/32? in 1/48, I have read that the kit made by Great Wall Models (only ever head of them maybe last year) is the best out there right now. And not inexpensive. Here is a pic of the current status of the display case in the UNH ROTC lounge. A buddy is working on an F-35 and at some point, I’m going to add a P-51 and F-86.  Attached FileWe still have a couple more shelves to fill, but we are getting there. 
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Posted: 2/9/2018 10:35:10 AM EDT
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Been resto-modding my RC10GT RTR I have had since I was 13. Most of this is new/NOS parts. Engine has less than 2 gallons through it. First two pics are before pics https://i.imgur.com/mJKlA9c.jpg https://i.imgur.com/9YLJBkC.jpg https://i.imgur.com/fArSH12.jpg https://i.imgur.com/U7x92wi.jpg I have a GT2 here that I have been trying to get rid of for a couple years...just don't have time for it anymore. |
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Posted: 2/10/2018 6:49:35 AM EDT
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Wrapping up another aviation in miniature project: This time, the new Eduard 1/48 FW-190A4. A seriously awesome kit. It’ll be a couple weeks before I can get back and finish it up, but thought I’d share a couple pics.
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Posted: 2/10/2018 9:10:44 PM EDT
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Wrapping up another aviation in miniature project: This time, the new Eduard 1/48 FW-190A4. A seriously awesome kit. It’ll be a couple weeks before I can get back and finish it up, but thought I’d share a couple pics. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/24640/B877B627-6DA3-4ACC-BCAB-BD2178AB7D32-446995.JPG https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/24640/E887126D-E2AD-4D0A-ACD3-A7661048B98C-446996.JPG https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/24640/1BB2E7F6-5AE7-4120-BA00-C8606F414598-446998.JPG |
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Posted: 2/10/2018 9:25:52 PM EDT
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I haven’t done armor since I was a kid. I need to though. I have several kits. Maybe after I finish up the Tamiya 1/48 BF-109G I’ve got on the bench.
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Posted: 2/10/2018 9:42:00 PM EDT
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I have a Tamiya 1/48 P47 I need to finish... in addition to two Marine helicopters. A Venom and a Viper
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Posted: 4/2/2018 8:39:56 PM EDT
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My latest creation of aviation in miniature:
Tamiya 1/48 BF-109G6 R6 painted with MRP paints, Montex masks and weathered with oils. The last picture shows the model with some BF-109 relics. Enjoy!  Attached File Attached File Attached File Attached File |
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Posted: 4/3/2018 10:47:13 PM EDT
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I just saw this section and thread. I like to paint figures and busts.
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Posted: 4/15/2018 9:17:51 PM EDT
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I’ve had a huge slump,hit walls with the things I was working on and got a Tamiya Zero to just finish something. Since nobody can seem to really agree with what color they were now,I mixed up some Vallejo white,light blue and tan to spray over green.
This is a beautiful little kit,all of 8 € mailed from Japan,I’d call it a bargain. We’ll see how awful the end result in a day or 2.  Attached File |
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Posted: 4/16/2018 8:06:41 PM EDT
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My other expensive hobby. 1/8 scale trains. All of these are scratch built, and these are just a few of my items. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/15299/IMG_20170716_172938911_HDR-437499.jpg https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/15299/IMG_20170807_193243975_HDR-437498.jpg https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/15299/IMG_20171125_161455252-437497.jpg Jason |
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Posted: 4/16/2018 9:07:08 PM EDT
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We built this one together. He wanted to mow down invisible Germans for the bunker (my deer blind). Trying to hunt deer with your partner screaming BAM BAM BAM gets interesting.
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Posted: 4/17/2018 11:50:04 AM EDT
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I thought I would try modeling as a hobby, and this is my first serious attempt. There is so much to learn with modeling (painting, weathering, dioramas, etc), it'll keep me busy for a long time. I'm still undecided on what I want to build, but I'll try different things and see if anything "clicks".
After my dad was discharged from active duty back in the early '60's, he was a loader and driver on the M48A2 Patton tank in the Army Reserves. I couldn't find a quality kit for the M48A2, so I ended up with the Monogram kit. There were some fitment/gap issues, and it's not very detailed, but it's a good learning project. I still need to add decals and maybe try some weathering on it. Here's the work in progress so far.  Attached File Attached File |
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Posted: 4/17/2018 2:35:50 PM EDT
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My other expensive hobby. 1/8 scale trains. All of these are scratch built, and these are just a few of my items. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/15299/IMG_20170716_172938911_HDR-437499.jpg https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/15299/IMG_20170807_193243975_HDR-437498.jpg https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/15299/IMG_20171125_161455252-437497.jpg Jason |
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Posted: 4/28/2018 10:20:49 PM EDT
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Just finished this - Tamiya 40th Anniversary Porsche 934 Jagermeister. 4WD, brushed. Great kit!
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Posted: 4/29/2018 9:54:14 AM EDT
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This is a great thread
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Posted: 4/29/2018 11:37:32 AM EDT
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@macloud
Awesome stuff!!! A friend of a friend here is a retired railroad worker. He has a small personal live steam layout on his acreage. I got to visit once when he had a “meet” and was able to operate a couple. Would love to try this also but still trying to create an HO scale basement layout for son and me. Please keep us updated!!! |
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Posted: 4/29/2018 11:00:26 PM EDT
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I thought I would try modeling as a hobby, and this is my first serious attempt. There is so much to learn with modeling (painting, weathering, dioramas, etc), it'll keep me busy for a long time. I'm still undecided on what I want to build, but I'll try different things and see if anything "clicks". After my dad was discharged from active duty back in the early '60's, he was a loader and driver on the M48A2 Patton tank in the Army Reserves. I couldn't find a quality kit for the M48A2, so I ended up with the Monogram kit. There were some fitment/gap issues, and it's not very detailed, but it's a good learning project. I still need to add decals and maybe try some weathering on it. Here's the work in progress so far. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/431721/M48A2_Rt1_Sm-517901.JPG https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/431721/M48A2_Rt2_Sm-517903.JPG Keep learning, every day, week theres new stuff to learn. |
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Posted: 4/29/2018 11:15:22 PM EDT
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To answer a few questions,
No, I don't have any track at home. Closest track to me is about 30 min away. I normally run over in central Ohio. I have also run in MI, WI, and southern IN. I tried to upload more photos, but ran into the file size limit. I did upload a pic of my friends loco and our combined train outside of Cleveland a couple years ago. 
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Posted: 5/2/2018 10:05:13 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Hey, I been model building nearly 40 years, thats a great first build ! Keep learning, every day, week theres new stuff to learn. |
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Posted: 5/3/2018 2:50:59 PM EDT
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Well I finally got around to finishing a T-72 that was languishing in the hobby closet. By doing that it made me grab one of my boxes of metal tracks for a T-55... which then after putting them together I realize that the tracks were too nice for the old Tamiya T-55 kit. So I ordered a new Mini art T-55 kit...
Anyway here is the finally finished T-72 
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Posted: 5/4/2018 4:47:38 PM EDT
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Nice! I keep saying my next project is going to be armor. We’ll see my work bench is currently clear.
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Posted: 5/4/2018 4:56:25 PM EDT
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Nice! I keep saying my next project is going to be armor. We’ll see my work bench is currently clear. Right now I'm drilling about a bazillion holes in metal tracks for my BMPT Terminator..... 
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Posted: 5/4/2018 9:16:18 PM EDT
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Not done but getting there. A Meng 1/35th scale BMPT Terminator. A fantastic kit lots of detail and a ton of fiddly bits. Easily breakable fiddly bits if you're not careful.
Right now I'm working on metal tracks for it. Unlike the easy-to-assemble t 55 metal tracks the ones for this one require four holes to be drilled in each link. I got one side done it pretty much took me 2 days to finish it working on the other side right now. It really is though a fantastic kit. And if you're going to ask me why I went with metal tracks, the plastic individual link tracks that came with the kit had 6 pieces per each link that you had to put together before you could put together the entire track. It wasn't worth the frustration. I like the metal tracks and I would easily pay an additional $20 per each set if they already had the holes drilled in the pins cut. |
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Posted: 5/4/2018 10:32:49 PM EDT
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Well I finally got around to finishing a T-72 that was languishing in the hobby closet. By doing that it made me grab one of my boxes of metal tracks for a T-55... which then after putting them together I realize that the tracks were too nice for the old Tamiya T-55 kit. So I ordered a new Mini art T-55 kit... Anyway here is the finally finished T-72 https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/9749/20180503_144338-532938.jpg https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/9749/20180503_144423-532939.jpg https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/9749/20180503_144256-532940.jpg |
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Posted: 5/9/2018 12:15:06 PM EDT
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Just finishing building my first real quad. (moving up from an Inductrix Tiny Whoop)
6" Armattan Rooster frame:  Attached File Attached File |
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Posted: 5/10/2018 9:10:41 PM EDT
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 Attached FileDurafly Bf-109 E4 1,100mm wingspan RC model. Pic taken after conpleting it’s first three flights. Model is made from styrofoam and is electric powered. Repainted using a variety of paints. |
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Posted: 5/10/2018 9:17:24 PM EDT
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https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/24640/EA2FB265-1D4C-4F10-8060-66A12926D5D3-540393.JPG Durafly Bf-109 E4 1,100mm wingspan RC model. Pic taken after conpleting it’s first three flights. Model is made from styrofoam and is electric powered. Repainted using a variety of paints. |
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Posted: 5/11/2018 7:31:03 AM EDT
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She flies well. The model is supposed to be the most accurate BF-109 currently on the market. I’d have to agree. So with this in mind, it has some of the similar traits the original had. Especially with the ground handling. I wouldn’t fly this one off pavement unless you’re a really proficient flyer. I fly from a large ball field near my house. The dirt of the infield makes a great runway and lets the model slip/slide on the ground rather than grip. The grass, when recently mowed, works as a back up. The flaps are really effective at slowing the model down so it has to flown all the touch down and stop. So power on till the mains touch. I did a couple stalls to see what happens. You can get the model pretty darn slow, but there’s quite the snap when she stalls. So as long as you respect these traits, you’ll be rewarded with a great model. On a four cell lipo, flights are around 7-8 minutes depending how much of a speed junky you are. All in all, she’s and great flyer and representative of the famous fighter.
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