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**SuperDave** · 09-23-2007, 03:52 PM

Might have a line on a couple cheap Midwest 27% kits. They used to make a Cap 232 and an Extra 300, both 80" span. I've been eyeing a 50cc project.

Are they good 3D platforms? Maybe with a DA-50?

Please, tell me your experiences with either.

Dave

Edge 540 · 09-23-2007, 04:05 PM

I've seen the cap fly with a moki 210. Not sure about all out 3d, but it hovers fine.

**SuperDave** · 09-23-2007, 04:07 PM

Mainly want it to hover and rolling harrier type stuff.

Edge 540 · 09-23-2007, 04:16 PM

which version is it? The new one has built up stabs.

NeverARFed · 09-23-2007, 04:29 PM

I had the Cap with a DA 50. I lightened the plane down to around 14 lbs and it was a 3D beast! I could put it on the runway and hold full 3D up and hit full power and it would just rotate and climb forever . . . No 3D maneuver it could not do.

I sold it only to fund a 150 . . .

dicksnyder · 09-24-2007, 07:27 PM

	Quote: Originally Posted by SuperDave
	Might have a line on a couple cheap Midwest 27% kits. They used to make a Cap 232 and an Extra 300, both 80" span. I've been eyeing a 50cc project. Are they good 3D platforms? Maybe with a DA-50? Please, tell me your experiences with either. Dave

I HAD A CAP YEARS AGO WIH MOKI 180 POWER. DID LOTS MORE THAN I WAS CAPABLE OF. EVENTUALLY SOLD IT. BUILT ANOTHER LAST YEAR THAT MY FRIENDLY HOBBY DEALER GAVE ME. PUT A FUJI 43EI IN. FLEW FINE BUT ENGINE DIDN'T HAVE TOO MUCH SNAP, ONLY TURNED 6200 RPM. THEY SENT ME ANOTHER, BUT BEEN TRYING TO SELL IT AND GET A 50. BUILT AN EXTRA SEVERAL YEARS AGO THAT ALSO FLEW GOOD. SOLD IT AND GUY PROMPTLY CRASHED IT DUE TO RADIO WITH NO RANGE. BUT IF YOU LIKE BUILDING, THEY ARE GOOD WAY TO FO. GOOD WOOD ETC. DICK N52DS@PAONLINE.COM

dicksnyder · 09-24-2007, 07:28 PM

	Quote: Originally Posted by SuperDave
	Might have a line on a couple cheap Midwest 27% kits. They used to make a Cap 232 and an Extra 300, both 80" span. I've been eyeing a 50cc project. Are they good 3D platforms? Maybe with a DA-50? Please, tell me your experiences with either. Dave

I HAD A CAP YEARS AGO WIH MOKI 180 POWER. DID LOTS MORE THAN I WAS CAPABLE OF. EVENTUALLY SOLD IT. BUILT ANOTHER LAST YEAR THAT MY FRIENDLY HOBBY DEALER GAVE ME. PUT A FUJI 43EI IN. FLEW FINE BUT ENGINE DIDN'T HAVE TOO MUCH SNAP, ONLY TURNED 6200 RPM. THEY SENT ME ANOTHER, BUT BEEN TRYING TO SELL IT AND GET A 50. BUILT AN EXTRA SEVERAL YEARS AGO THAT ALSO FLEW GOOD. SOLD IT AND GUY PROMPTLY CRASHED IT DUE TO RADIO WITH NO RANGE. BUT IF YOU LIKE BUILDING, THEY ARE GOOD WAY TO FO. GOOD WOOD ETC. DICK N52DS@PAONLINE.COM

Chris Puckett · 09-24-2007, 07:59 PM

Superdave. If you want one to 3D pm me you email and I will give you a list of mods that had all my MW 80" planes between 12-13lbs RTF with a Moki.

airborneSGT · 09-24-2007, 08:35 PM

Dick Hanson had done a lot of mods to get these caps super light. Its on RCU. The versions with the airfoiled tail are the ones to go with. If you ask MidWest they still have some things available for the kits. IMHO the fuses are a little over built and this is where you can save a lot of weight.

**SuperDave** · 09-26-2007, 05:02 PM

	Quote: Originally Posted by Chris Puckett
	Superdave. If you want one to 3D pm me you email and I will give you a list of mods that had all my MW 80" planes between 12-13lbs RTF with a Moki.

OK, got the Cap with the airfoiled tail. Hit me with the recommendations Chris!

Thanks,

Dave

tailskid2 · 09-26-2007, 10:05 PM

I'd be interested in the mods also as I just picked one up (w/airfoiled tailfeathers) NIB!

sonic · 12-03-2008, 06:07 PM

can anybody tell me the C/G for the midwest cap
your help will met with gratitude
thanks

stommerd27 · 12-03-2008, 10:40 PM

I too have this kit and it is ready to cover now as we speak. Mine had the flat tail surfaces. I modified them and built them up so it has a flying tail now. LOL (I just love saying that because it irritates so many) Any way I am looking forward to finishing it up. Lets keep this thread going and show them off when they are done.

Shane

bruno · 12-04-2008, 04:16 AM

Hello All ,
I have a nib Extra 300 (midwest) flat tail .
Anyone knows where I still can get a Airfoiled conversion kit ?
Mailed Midwest few times but no reply.
Thanks,
Bruno .

**SuperDave** · 12-04-2008, 03:56 PM

If you can get ahold of Dick Hanson I think he cuts foam cores for them.

09-23-2007, 03:52 PM	#1
SuperDave Bad-Ass Super Contortionist! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: DFW (Irving, TX) Posts: 2,487 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 3	Midwest 27% Cap 232 and Extra 300 3D capable? Might have a line on a couple cheap Midwest 27% kits. They used to make a Cap 232 and an Extra 300, both 80" span. I've been eyeing a 50cc project. Are they good 3D platforms? Maybe with a DA-50? Please, tell me your experiences with either. Dave __________________ www.smithprecisionaircraft.com www.andersonaero.com

09-23-2007, 04:05 PM	#2
Edge 540 Bad-ass Super Contributer! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Dayton Ohio Posts: 2,721	Re: Midwest 27% Cap 232 and Extra 300 3D capable? I've seen the cap fly with a moki 210. Not sure about all out 3d, but it hovers fine. __________________ Flyinggiants Photos http://www.flyinggiants.com/gallery/...500&ppuser=273

09-23-2007, 04:07 PM	#3
SuperDave Bad-Ass Super Contortionist! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: DFW (Irving, TX) Posts: 2,487 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 3	Re: Midwest 27% Cap 232 and Extra 300 3D capable? Mainly want it to hover and rolling harrier type stuff. __________________ www.smithprecisionaircraft.com www.andersonaero.com

09-23-2007, 04:16 PM	#4
Edge 540 Bad-ass Super Contributer! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Dayton Ohio Posts: 2,721	Re: Midwest 27% Cap 232 and Extra 300 3D capable? which version is it? The new one has built up stabs. __________________ Flyinggiants Photos http://www.flyinggiants.com/gallery/...500&ppuser=273

09-23-2007, 04:29 PM	#5
NeverARFed Flyin' Around Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: NY, NY Age: 39 Posts: 25	Re: Midwest 27% Cap 232 and Extra 300 3D capable? I had the Cap with a DA 50. I lightened the plane down to around 14 lbs and it was a 3D beast! I could put it on the runway and hold full 3D up and hit full power and it would just rotate and climb forever . . . No 3D maneuver it could not do. I sold it only to fund a 150 . . .

09-24-2007, 07:59 PM	#8
Chris Puckett Bad-ass Super Contributer! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Rantoul IL Posts: 988 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	Re: Midwest 27% Cap 232 and Extra 300 3D capable? Superdave. If you want one to 3D pm me you email and I will give you a list of mods that had all my MW 80" planes between 12-13lbs RTF with a Moki.

09-24-2007, 08:35 PM	#9
airborneSGT Pimpalicious Join Date: May 2006 Location: Germany, BY, Bamberg Age: 30 Posts: 2,136	Re: Midwest 27% Cap 232 and Extra 300 3D capable? Dick Hanson had done a lot of mods to get these caps super light. Its on RCU. The versions with the airfoiled tail are the ones to go with. If you ask MidWest they still have some things available for the kits. IMHO the fuses are a little over built and this is where you can save a lot of weight. __________________ *Performance Aircraft Unlimited* Getting R Done since 81!

09-26-2007, 10:05 PM	#11
tailskid2 Gettin' Lower! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Phoenix Posts: 44	Re: Midwest 27% Cap 232 and Extra 300 3D capable? I'd be interested in the mods also as I just picked one up (w/airfoiled tailfeathers) NIB!

12-03-2008, 06:07 PM	#12
sonic Flyin' Around Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 2	Re: Midwest 27% Cap 232 and Extra 300 3D capable? can anybody tell me the C/G for the midwest cap your help will met with gratitude thanks

12-03-2008, 10:40 PM	#13
stommerd27 Low and Slow Baby!! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Glyndon, Minnesota Age: 41 Posts: 925	Re: Midwest 27% Cap 232 and Extra 300 3D capable? I too have this kit and it is ready to cover now as we speak. Mine had the flat tail surfaces. I modified them and built them up so it has a flying tail now. LOL (I just love saying that because it irritates so many) Any way I am looking forward to finishing it up. Lets keep this thread going and show them off when they are done. Shane __________________ To be old and wise you must first be young and stupid!! The future belongs to those who dare!!

12-04-2008, 04:16 AM	#14
bruno Uber Contributer Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Opwijk Belgium Age: 40 Posts: 191	Re: Midwest 27% Cap 232 and Extra 300 3D capable? Hello All , I have a nib Extra 300 (midwest) flat tail . Anyone knows where I still can get a Airfoiled conversion kit ? Mailed Midwest few times but no reply. Thanks, Bruno .

12-04-2008, 03:56 PM	#15
SuperDave Bad-Ass Super Contortionist! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: DFW (Irving, TX) Posts: 2,487 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 3	Re: Midwest 27% Cap 232 and Extra 300 3D capable? If you can get ahold of Dick Hanson I think he cuts foam cores for them. __________________ www.smithprecisionaircraft.com www.andersonaero.com

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