Scratch and Dent sale experience

[Sky Wolf]

Here's a topic I haven't seen yet. Thought it would be interesting to hear of other's Scratch and Dent experiences. I was always a bit leary of diving into a non-warranty covered plane/jet. But thought I'd take a chance this time because I really wanted my T-45 back again. My last one took a nose dive into the lake, completely destroying it.

That's another story all in itself? Totally my error!

So, I just had to pull the trigger on this one.

Here's my Scratch and Dent experience thus far:

https://youtu.be/YUz6XufdmDc

[dahawk]

Great vid Anthony and nice find.
Dave

[Prowler901]

Another great video! Congrats on the new T-45. Sorry to hear about your first one. I know how much you loved to fly it. Good luck on the maiden for this one. Hope you get some good weather soon.

[TiredIronGRB]

Great video...get some Foam-Tac, you'll love it.

[Sky Wolf]

Great video...get some Foam-Tac, you'll love it.

Yeah, still need to try out the Foam Tac. Do you think that would've been tacky enough to stay put, yet removable if I've needed?

Thanks!

[TiredIronGRB]

Yeah, still need to try out the Foam Tac. Do you think that would've been tacky enough to stay put, yet removable if I've needed?

Thanks!

Absolutely, try it...you'll love it.

[Sky Wolf]

Much thanks

[dahawk]

I also use welders glue in the red tube. Pliable yet strong.

[Sky Wolf]

Is that stuff foam safe?

[dahawk]

Epo foam safe but not EPS. I use it all the time to repair planes with foam hinges.
But it will burn right through styrofoam (EPS)

[farmflyer]

I got the FliteLine FW 190 from the scratch and dent. They said it had a paint chip off of the fuse at the battery hatch and the small parts bag had been opened. The paint chip was about 1/4 in x 1/8 in and the linkage rod that connects the tail wheel and rudder was missing from the parts bag other than that the plane was perfect. I had a control rod in my spare parts that fit and I'm not even going to fix the paint it's so small. It was a great deal at $40 off. Like I said earlier it was kinda like stealing it.

[Sky Wolf]

I got the FliteLine FW 190 from the scratch and dent. They said it had a paint chip off of the fuse at the battery hatch and the small parts bag had been opened. The paint chip was about 1/4 in x 1/8 in and the linkage rod that connects the tail wheel and rudder was missing from the parts bag other than that the plane was perfect. I had a control rod in my spare parts that fit and I'm not even going to fix the paint it's so small. It was a great deal at $40 off. Like I said earlier it was kinda like stealing it.

I know, right? What a deal that one was too! I may have to look at that page more often...if only I had room in the hangar.

[farmflyer]

I check it every day just in case there is something I just can't pass up. :Drooling:

[farmflyer]

By the way I forgot to say I enjoyed your video

[Sky Wolf]

Thanks FarmFlyer! By the way, where is Quitaque?

[farmflyer]

It's in the southeast corner of the panhandle about 100 miles southeast of Amarillo. Small town just over 300 people live here.

[Sky Wolf]

So many towns in Texas! Been to Amarillo a few times but I guess never south of there in your direction. Is RC big there?

[farmflyer]

Mostly just me and my two grown sons. Between the three of us we have 25 planes from um's to 1400mm mostly in the 1100 to 1200mm warbirds. I taught myself to fly then helped my sons and a couple of other guys get started. By the way of the 25 planes 15 are mine.

[Sky Wolf]

Oh yeah, you've got the bug! I just sold about 25 planes and still have way too many. Need to sell about 5 or 6 more so I can make room for the ones still in the boxes, as well as the soon to arrive A-10.

You probably don't have a lack of space to fly like we do here in the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex. The city has closed in on us around here. Lucky you!!!

[F106DeltaDart]

Great video Skywolf! Are you planning on attending Warbirds Over Lake Benbrook next weekend? Might be able to help you unload some of those pesky extra planes ;) If you are ever looking to escape some of the DFW madness, any of you guys are welcome down at Golden Triangle anytime!