Has anyone ever ordered one? I was thinking that I have almost all the electronics from my crashed Ferocious Frankie and a kit is only $200. Might be worth it to get one and build it?
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Although I have never ordered one, I think if you order an FMS kit all you need is the servo's, esc and motor and retracts if equipped you should be good to go with your spare parts from Ferocious Frankie (rip). Have fun and good flying Lauren.
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A kit is a good way to go especially if you already have existing electronics from a former plane like you have. Happy landings!My YouTube RC videos:
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I built the Big Beautiful Doll kit and retracts were installed from the factory. I just needed servos, ESC, and motor.
Edit: The gear door servos, sequencer and quick connectors, etc were all present too. ALL I needed to complete the built was the motor the receiver, and AIL, ELE, RUD, FLAP servos.Comment
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Thanks Todd! (By the way, "former" plane is a good way to put it considering the condition it's in.... LOL!)Originally posted by Aros.MotionRC
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Oh good info Davy thanks!! I think I'll do it....Originally posted by Davy101LaurenComment
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Yeah, I have to agree, if one of my Mustangs takes a bash, the kit form is the way to go. If nothing else, you end up with some spare parts and a brand new airplane. Seems the best way to go.
Grossman56Team Gross!Comment
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I've bought the one of the kits before . By the time I did a inventory I had a few spare parts for back up .the kit I got came with more than I thought it would . My next crash I will do the same again .
It's a great money saver if you have the electrics you need .
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For some reason, never really thought of this until now. My first FMS 190 which I split in half 70' up in a tree has all of its electronics intact, definitely got the wheels turning about transplanting them into a new kit.Comment
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It's much better than cost of a new PNP
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That's for sure Bry! Of course now I am torn between getting a kit, or spending money on a high tech motor glider (Multiplex Cularis), or a low tech motor glider (Towers Vista). So many decisions huh? LOL!
SOB, It's not my fault you're gonna spend more money! LOL!LaurenComment
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I got the Solaris from Multiplex that I LOVE. Such a great flying foam sailplane for the size and class. From lazy, slow gliding looking for thermals to thrilling high speed aerobatics, its one of my recent investments I am really happy to have pulled the trigger on. If you're thinking that direction you might take a closer look!My YouTube RC videos:
https://www.youtube.com/@toddbredaComment
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Thanks Todd! How was working with the Elapor foam? Easy? I've had my Radian for two years now and so has my friend Shane who I fly with and we've had a ball with them, especially this past weekend when a blind man could find a thermal. Since Sunday we have been looking at getting "something even better" than the Radian for thermal gliding but really there is not a lot of stuff out there, at least for motor gliders, that can beat the Radians glide ratio that I can see from YouTube vids. There's quite a few designed for acrobatics and lots of warmliners and hotliners but what I am really looking for is something with outstanding thermal ability. How do you feel about the Solius' ability to catch and hold a thermal? (Time to go watch some Solius vids now too... LOL!)
(EDIT: That one is pretty impressive Todd.... The price is better too. I like!)LaurenComment
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