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Originally posted by T-CAT View PostI originally pre-ordered this Hornet, but cancelled due to a flying field closure at that time. So, I'm looking to reorder, but I let some time go by in hope of some kome kinks being worked out by the time I order. Supposedly there was a small percentage of Hornet's affected by some issues.
For Motion or anyone who has recently purchased the either version (but some apply directly to the Gray one), does the current stock on the website available for purchase contain an updated F/A-18C or any kind?
For example, is there adequate glue on the stabilator mount plates, any updates to the servos (are they all metal geared or hybrid), any control box issues, gray collared molded plastic mount pieces instead of blue, etc.?
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Originally posted by Wiz1 View Post
I was wondering the same thing, I am saving for my F18 but not sure if the model currently for sale include any updates.
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Originally posted by JamesonC View Post
My Blue Angels one will be here today. I'll let y'all know if it looks like they went through anything on it with the mounting plates and servos.
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Originally posted by DCORSAIR View Post
Not only check the servos for all metal or hybrid geared but check for sliced elevator servo wires, my gray one and BA had sliced wires on the elevator servos, MRC did replace them right away, I tried to get the all metal geared as replacement but they said no and sent the hybrid ones.
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Got 4 more flights on mine yesterday with light winds although it was crossed most of the day. But man.... this thing is awesome!! Will have a new set up installed for next weekend whoch should be even better than this... but as of now its awesome!! Video to come later... here is a pic though...Check me out on youtube at https://www.youtube.com/user/gooniac33
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Originally posted by DCORSAIR View Post
Not only check the servos for all metal or hybrid geared but check for sliced elevator servo wires, my gray one and BA had sliced wires on the elevator servos, MRC did replace them right away, I tried to get the all metal geared as replacement but they said no and sent the hybrid ones.
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Originally posted by DCORSAIR View Post
Yep, those will work, I ordered the all metal geared servos as soon as I found out I had sliced wires after 38 flights on my BA F-18.....
Reason I ask is because way back when the SeaFury was released I had a bad flap servo and found that the wires had been spliced together.
That practice by FL/FW was to have been resolved per Marc/Tom.Warbird Charlie
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Originally posted by OV10 View Post
DC.............is your comment on the servo wires a misspelling and you meant "spliced" and if not and it was sliced....how so.
Reason I ask is because way back when the SeaFury was released I had a bad flap servo and found that the wires had been spliced together.
That practice by FL/FW was to have been resolved per Marc/Tom.
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Originally posted by OV10 View Post
DC.............is your comment on the servo wires a misspelling and you meant "spliced" and if not and it was sliced....how so.
Reason I ask is because way back when the SeaFury was released I had a bad flap servo and found that the wires had been spliced together.
That practice by FL/FW was to have been resolved per Marc/Tom.
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Originally posted by T-CAT View Post
Thanks, man. I definitely appreciate it.
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Mine was a immediate preorder when they went on line and had no problems. Keep your fingers crossed.
Originally posted by Hardway View PostNot good. I have not opened mine and it is from the very first run, so it may be in the same condition. Usually there are never any issues! Keep us up to date please!!!
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Originally posted by JamesonC View Post
I waited a while to order mine hoping that they would have gone back through them or that it would be from a different shipment that had the issues resolved at the factory. Unfortunately, that isn't what I got. Mine had the green label on the box directing me to the bulletin on MRC's website. Both my mounting plates are going to have to be reglued for sure. I didn't dig in any further though since the initial inspection had some other issues. Nose has some damage, paint chipped off, decals messed up, etc. So, I am emailing MRC today to send them pictures before I start on anything. We'll see where it goes from here. I am a HUGE Motion/FW fan and the fit and finish on my last 3 jets from them (F35, F22, Hawk) were all exceptional. This one certainly didn't live up to the expectations those last 3 set.
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Originally posted by T-CAT View Post
Awe man, I'm sorry to hear that. That can be disappointing. It has happened to me before with a different aircraft. I also wanted to fly that plane on the weekend, but contacted Motion to send it back. Hopefully the company helps you out quickly and you can get flying.
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Originally posted by T-CAT View Post
Awe man, I'm sorry to hear that. That can be disappointing. It has happened to me before with a different aircraft. I also wanted to fly that plane on the weekend, but contacted Motion to send it back. Hopefully the company helps you out quickly and you can get flying.
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