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Scrima · 09-07-2008, 02:20 PM

	Quote: Originally Posted by buttface
	It won't snap at all....just dose a big barrel roll. And don't even think of trying a flatspin it will never pull out of it... Knife edge requires 30 degrees of up elevator mix and 15 degrees of opposite aileron to fight the dreaded provers roll and tuck. LOL just kidding' I mite have to get one !Love the shape of it and smooth lines.One of the best ARFs I have seen!

Just pulled the trigger on one of these!

What are you guys thinking as far as power? I'd think a DA-150 would be great but since it seems like the 170 is just around the corner - hmmm!

robertp17 · 10-06-2008, 10:37 PM

I guess i have been living under a rock for a while but I had never even heard of a slick 540. I have been trying to decide what 40%er i want to put together over the winter and was looking at Dietrich's 42% extra 260. I sent them an e-mail about it and Bill turned me on to the slick and I must say, it is probably one of the best looking planes I have ever seen. After talking with Bill from Dietrich about it I decided to order one.It is based on the full scale version and it is not really a bad price at $1595.00 for all pre-orders but after they arrive its going up to $2195.00. Thats $600.00 off just to order now. Check it out http://www.dietrichaircraft.com/42Sl...42Slick540.php

SleepyC · 10-06-2008, 10:53 PM

The plane is SICK.
I MUST have one.

BOSSIER_ROB · 10-07-2008, 12:06 AM

	Quote: Originally Posted by SleepyC
	The plane is SICK. I MUST have one.

Do like I'm doing. Every pay check, put $100 in the Slick fund. I didn't think I could swing it but losing $200 a month just makes me more consevative with gas, food, and cigarettes, and cutting back on all of those is never a bad thing. Now I'll have a new Slick to reward myself. It makes me want to quit smoking, stop eating like a horse and stay at home more often to afford a new radio and motor to go with it. Cut some spending and rat hole a couple hundred bucks a month and buy one. $200 will reserve you one at the pre order price. Kevin said he's not charging the entire amount until it ships to you.

buttface · 10-07-2008, 07:53 AM

	Quote: Originally Posted by SleepyC
	Sometimes... you just have to be a man. Right now, is not the time, but in a few months when this plane comes out... it will be.

Whos wife is giving birth to a plane!!??
Wish my wife could pop lanes out.
Now thats slick!

robertp17 · 10-07-2008, 07:56 AM

Hey Sleepy, what the wife does not know wont hurt her

i was going to build something over the winter but I dont like to build and besides most winters around here I flew thru most of because they always seem to be mild. What motor for this beast? 150? or 170?

robertp17 · 10-07-2008, 02:24 PM

Is this thing set up for use with pipes? I see the proto had stock muffs.

AJT · 10-07-2008, 02:44 PM

I just pre-ordered one. This will be my first 40%er. I plan to use a DA-170 with cans or stock mufflers. Very excited!!!!

JeremyHolt · 10-07-2008, 04:52 PM

DA-170 eh.... on your first 40%? Might want to go with something a little more, reliable at the moment.

mflander · 10-07-2008, 04:56 PM

Gee, that is funny, because I know of one for a fact that has burned 20+ gallons in the last month or so without issues. And I'm sure there are a few getting ready to compete at TAS this week.

robertp17 · 10-07-2008, 05:04 PM

Im pretty sure this thread is about a plane and not how reliable a certain engine is, can we stick to the topic please. I am going to pre order one as well I just want to know if it is set up for pipes or cans because the prototype I saw had stock mufflers on it.

mflander · 10-07-2008, 05:05 PM

It will accept pipes.

BOSSIER_ROB · 10-07-2008, 06:31 PM

	Quote: Originally Posted by JeremyHolt
	DA-170 eh.... on your first 40%? Might want to go with something a little more, reliable at the moment.

Somebody didn't get there morning nookie! What's wrong Worm? You still haven't got your DA back from service yet, have you? How's that 3dub running? Still running like s

? LOL You and motors just don't get along.

FENWAYFLYER · 10-07-2008, 06:50 PM

That is one sick looking plane. It's about time someone puts a nice looking ARF out.

Scrima · 10-08-2008, 02:09 PM

	Quote: Originally Posted by AJT
	I just pre-ordered one. This will be my first 40%er. I plan to use a DA-170 with cans or stock mufflers. Very excited!!!!

Will be running the same setup here.

Can't wait to get my hands on the plane!

Been thinking about servos, too.. Right now I'm leaning toward 7955s - you guys have any experience with those?

10-06-2008, 10:37 PM	#32
robertp17 Bad-ass Super Contributer! Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Middletown, Delaware Age: 34 Posts: 1,369	Re: I got to fly the Dietrich Slick 540 Proto!!!! I guess i have been living under a rock for a while but I had never even heard of a slick 540. I have been trying to decide what 40%er i want to put together over the winter and was looking at Dietrich's 42% extra 260. I sent them an e-mail about it and Bill turned me on to the slick and I must say, it is probably one of the best looking planes I have ever seen. After talking with Bill from Dietrich about it I decided to order one.It is based on the full scale version and it is not really a bad price at $1595.00 for all pre-orders but after they arrive its going up to $2195.00. Thats $600.00 off just to order now. Check it out http://www.dietrichaircraft.com/42Sl...42Slick540.php __________________ Forget the past but remember what it taught you. www.stansphotos.com

10-06-2008, 10:53 PM	#33
SleepyC Thanks for the Support! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: USA, OH, Aurora Age: 40 Posts: 22,072 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 4	Re: I got to fly the Dietrich Slick 540 Proto!!!! The plane is SICK. I MUST have one. __________________ Get the most current up-to-date R/C modeling news: www.flyinggiants.com www.rcgroups.com www.crackroll.com www.rccars.com

10-07-2008, 07:56 AM	#36
robertp17 Bad-ass Super Contributer! Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Middletown, Delaware Age: 34 Posts: 1,369	Re: I got to fly the Dietrich Slick 540 Proto!!!! Hey Sleepy, what the wife does not know wont hurt her i was going to build something over the winter but I dont like to build and besides most winters around here I flew thru most of because they always seem to be mild. What motor for this beast? 150? or 170? __________________ Forget the past but remember what it taught you. www.stansphotos.com

10-07-2008, 02:24 PM	#37
robertp17 Bad-ass Super Contributer! Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Middletown, Delaware Age: 34 Posts: 1,369	Re: I got to fly the Dietrich Slick 540 Proto!!!! Is this thing set up for use with pipes? I see the proto had stock muffs. __________________ Forget the past but remember what it taught you. www.stansphotos.com

10-07-2008, 02:44 PM	#38
AJT Bad-ass Super Contributer! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Kingston N.Y. Posts: 248	Re: I got to fly the Dietrich Slick 540 Proto!!!! I just pre-ordered one. This will be my first 40%er. I plan to use a DA-170 with cans or stock mufflers. Very excited!!!!

10-07-2008, 04:52 PM	#39
JeremyHolt Kickin it OLD SCHOOL Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Shreveport LA Age: 31 Posts: 884	Re: I got to fly the Dietrich Slick 540 Proto!!!! DA-170 eh.... on your first 40%? Might want to go with something a little more, reliable at the moment. __________________ Smart-Fly VessProps MyDad

10-07-2008, 04:56 PM	#40
mflander How much did that thing cost? Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Elk River, MN Posts: 952 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	Re: I got to fly the Dietrich Slick 540 Proto!!!! Gee, that is funny, because I know of one for a fact that has burned 20+ gallons in the last month or so without issues. And I'm sure there are a few getting ready to compete at TAS this week. __________________ www.kingkonghobbies.com

10-07-2008, 05:04 PM	#41
robertp17 Bad-ass Super Contributer! Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Middletown, Delaware Age: 34 Posts: 1,369	Re: I got to fly the Dietrich Slick 540 Proto!!!! Im pretty sure this thread is about a plane and not how reliable a certain engine is, can we stick to the topic please. I am going to pre order one as well I just want to know if it is set up for pipes or cans because the prototype I saw had stock mufflers on it. __________________ Forget the past but remember what it taught you. www.stansphotos.com

10-07-2008, 05:05 PM	#42
mflander How much did that thing cost? Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Elk River, MN Posts: 952 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	Re: I got to fly the Dietrich Slick 540 Proto!!!! It will accept pipes. __________________ www.kingkonghobbies.com Last edited by mflander; 10-07-2008 at 05:24 PM. Reason: accept not except

10-07-2008, 06:50 PM	#44
FENWAYFLYER Look at this stupid thing Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Smyrna,De Age: 37 Posts: 1,004	Re: I got to fly the Dietrich Slick 540 Proto!!!! That is one sick looking plane. It's about time someone puts a nice looking ARF out. __________________ I know that you believe you understand what you think I said, but I'm not sure you realize that what you heard is not what I said.

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