Exclusiv Modellbau Decathlon Kits

[myfivezees]

Greetings:

I am considering purchasing one of the Exclusiv Modellbau Decathlon kits and am looking for someone who has had experience with them.

I am interested in the XL version. So far this looks to be the best scale version of this particular airplane. The other kits I have found do not appear to be close enough to scale to consider.

I would greatly appreciate any help.

Thanks.

[ULTIMATE1]

Have you considered AMR kits From Canada ?
http://www.amr-rc.com/index.php?path...cathlon42_info
They are available in the USA from RC Showcase
http://www.rcshowcase.com/html/kits/dec42.html
Super Decathlon 42%

• Wing span: 165 inches
• Fuselage length: 108 inches
• Wing area: 4 620 Sq. inches
• Recommended engines: 150/210cc

Price: $1995 US

View the Super Decathlon building thread on RC Universe by Ken Spears
View the building pictures by Richard Biron

This Super Decathlon is ideal for the real giant scale enthusiast looking for an aerobat but can also be a gentle Sunday flyer at the same time. At normal throttle settings, it does all of the standard aerobatics as its full scale counterpart. At full throttle, it really tracks well and has a very good steady vertical climb. Its low wing loading makes it also quite stable and predictable on landings.

Kit Description

• All parts are laser-cut.
• All fuselage sides, top and bottom parts are interlocked for easy, accurate assembly.
• Impossible to build this fuselage crooked.
• Both stab panels are "plug-in type" for transport convenience.
• Ample room and easy access for any radio gear installation, ignition system, fuel/smoke tanks with its side opening door.
• "Plug-in" wing design for transport convenience.
• Scale hinging of the ailerons like its full-scale counterpart.
• The wing panels are built over a supplied jig: Impossible to build them crooked.
• All plug-in tubes are 6061-T6, 0.049’’ (wing) and 0.035" (stabs)
• All ribs are laser-cut for simplicity and accuracy.
• Cowling, wheel pants, cockpit dash and wing tips are made using a White primer gel-coat and hand lay using S-glass fabrics.
• All critical attachment points are laser-marked or cut.
• 178 page building manual with large fonts, more than 220 building pictures/3-D images.
• Plotter-printed windshield templates.
• Water-Jet cut 5/16" (6061-T6) main landing gear.
• Quality hardware throughout.
  
  We offer customer support via e-mail and phone, 7/7. All of our kits are made in our factory so we can control quality and delivery. Replacement parts are also easy to obtain as we stock all of our kits/parts year long.
  
  

[ULTIMATE1]

Jeff check this out!

[myfivezees]

Thanks so much Brian for your replies. Your Decathlon is a work of art!!!!! I really enjoyed the build threads. I will keep them on them my list of favorites and view them often I am sure.

Thanks again.