Aviation Models 40% Extra 260 Build thread

[Dennis C]

So how are the wings holding up. or didn't you put it thru the pace's

[snap a saurus]

	Quote: Originally Posted by Kiwi
	Elie, I thought you were going to say..I'M LEAKING, I'M LEAKING!!!!! but thank goodness it was I'm filming video. Mate that thing looks like a winner. I have two 40% on order and 2 x 35% on order. Looks like they are the bees knees mate. Take it easy Elie, they are just toy planes. And for you guys who havent meet Craig or Elie and the crew from the hill, the reason for the torque roll on maiden take off is to shake all the loose stuff into the tail so it doesnt get sucked into the engine. You know sawdust, balsa dust, a few leftover screws and bits of wire from making servo leads fit. Just kidding Craig, I think you put that one together very nicely. Kiwi

Kiwi
I was a professional photographer today, that airplane got my attention.
I was very impressed. Talking about leaking, maybe at the Huckfest.

[TheTank]

	Quote: Originally Posted by Dennis C
	So how are the wings holding up. or didn't you put it thru the pace's

No issue with the wings on this model Dennis. That was only on a select few 37.5% Yaks. Instead of getting new wings for mine, I just took 15 mins, two small pieces of 1/4" ply, and made the upgrade myself on my Yak. I had developed a small crack in the root rib of one of mine, but then I have been beating the crap out of mine.

Craig, the 260 looks great. Cant wait to see it in person. I ended up spending the weekend at Salem practicing IMAC. Hopefully get to see that thing in action in the 3 weeks or so, after I get back from the IMAC next weekend and the Huckfest after that.

[RollingHarrier]

Hey Craig, Congrats on the maiden. I got there just as the boys were packing up. Probably 4:30
Elie hung around to help me with mine.
That 260 looks sweet. So how many times did Elie Yell "LOWER LOWER"? LOL
C ya Soon

[snap a saurus]

Jim I don't have to yell anymore, he is worse than you now.

[Cracky]

Looks great!

[STR8HUCKIN]

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[STR8HUCKIN]

"throttle"

[SUPERFLYJAY]

craig plane looks great but do yourself a favor dont let him do the SNAP A SAURUS 2 STEP WITH IT !!! and dont show him any hot dogs he eats everything in sight !!!! good luck with it.

Jay

[shogunmst]

I'm thinking about picking one of these planes up..... How are they compared to the other brand 260's. Not a bad price at all. If it flies anything like my 35% SD Yak then I'm sure I'll be happy with it.
Please post your feedback.

Thanks

Shawn

[dubd]

anyone have experience with the HP series from Troy Built Models?

[shogunmst]

Just finish unpacking my blue one, man this thing is a beauty..... I like my 35% Yak but I already know that I am going love the way this plane flies. The blue pictures on the TBM just don't do it any justice.

Later,

Shawn G

[3DGE 540]

Let's see some pics... Also is the blue one from TBM the HP Series?

[shogunmst]

No, unfortuanately its one of the Standard versions, the HP's won't be available until Aug or Sep. I just couldn't wait that long so I took this one. The only diffrence is that the HP has all the hinges installed and glues minus the rudder, the wings have carbon fiber replacing a few of the ribs in certain areas and the canopy is mounted for you, I hate mounting canopies so that would have been a huge plus!!! Over all I am very pleased with this plane, will post pics as soon as I get back home.
Later
Shawn

[btomlinson]

This is exciting stuff.. I have wanted one of these for a while. My Carden 260 is moving at a snails pace and I want something a little different to fly. I should be receiving one of these in 40% any day now.. !!