team222badbrad
Junior Member
I can't get you a direct link as you have to be a member.
Just follow these instructions to do so: http://www.wholesaletrains.com/Detailair.asp?ID=5355
It may seem a bit strange, but trust me it works.
ParkZone ICON A5
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I can't get you a direct link as you have to be a member.
Just follow these instructions to do so: http://www.wholesaletrains.com/Detailair.asp?ID=5355
It may seem a bit strange, but trust me it works.
Fentonflyers
Member
I can't get you a direct link as you have to be a member.
Just follow these instructions to do so: http://www.wholesaletrains.com/Detailair.asp?ID=5355
It may seem a bit strange, but trust me it works.
You have to have spent $200 with them before they let you join.
team222badbrad
Junior Member
So, I've entered all the info using the card info provided. But I'm kind of nervous about finalizing. Maybe I'm paranoid, but I don't want to be stuck with $201 for membership. Nor do I feel comfy using some made up card number. Seems way more complicated than necessary. Has anyone else gone through this?
team222badbrad
Junior Member
Your fine. It's a fake number...
I agree the process is a bit strange, but it's just used to make it look like you have spent $200 or more with them to get the FREE membership.
I've bought lots of stuff from them.
FYI I have no affiliation to Wholesaletrains, just a customer!
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What % savings do you typically find at this site?
John Campbell
Senior Member
What a nice aircraft and a really really nice episode ! Good Job!
I like this plane, it seems like a high quality product. The "engine sound" is great
A bit too expensive for my wallet though
You get what you pay for... Parkzone makes a premium plane and supports it well with parts.
Fentonflyers
Member
team222badbrad
Junior Member
Your welcome! Merry Christmas!
I've got a Scimitar to maiden! ;-) Got it from the LHS though. He gave me the Bad Brad price. (slightly better price than WHT, but with taxes a bit more) I like to spread my business around.
John Campbell
Senior Member
Just got my ICON today and put it together. Everything went easy, and not much different than expect. Everything worked with out any problem. I am not sure about the stand, a little cheesy, but then again, that is not what is flying either
Out of the Box
Built and ready to fly 15 later!
Out of the Box
Built and ready to fly 15 later!
John Campbell
Senior Member
I have been eyeing this gem at my LHS but the money is not there yet. Will have to wait with much patience in hopes no one picks up the only 2 there
I am going to use a 2200 3S 20C or 30C battery
John Campbell
Senior Member
Depends on your dirt road. I remember some in West VA that the dirt roads were so rough with Gravel and Pot holes you couldn't taxi the full scale version, and this one the fuselage would disappear in some of them, or have float across. If it is smooth with gear should do ok when it is dry.
Ok after flying 4 battery packs through the plane I have some pros and cons. The plane with wheels on needs pavement to take off and land, a perfect grass field will make this plane flip over when taxiing. Lake flying is great! a bit hard to steer on taxi if windy, tends to windmill and ignore rudder control. I flew the 2200 mah battery got about 8 mins before seeing voltage drop below safe levels. I did put my 3200 mah 20 c batteries from my apprentice in the plane. Set them back more and get a good cg, but a much longer run time is noted. The plane screams when it's airborne. Very sweet sounding and handles well. Start with low rates on ailerons and maybe even elevator. I Put the eflite light kit in the plane $24 for 4 lights and 2 extenders and the voltage connector. Looks cool at night but not visible in daylight. Cut canopy open on bottom and put Fpv camera in seat next to the pilot. Haven't tried Fpv yet, but looks promising. Easy to land on water just don't slam it down.
John Campbell
Senior Member
Great Feedback. Thanks. Sounds very promising. 2 Questions for you.
I know you said you were using a 3200 20C, but what C rating 2200 were you using (20C)?
Is there enough power to belly slide a takeoff from the Grass?
Thanks.
Fishbonez
Active member
Great feedback. Although this looks like a very cool plane it may not be the one for folks here in Wyoming. Just a couple of questions when the plane windmilled on the water how much wind do you think you had?
John Campbell
Senior Member
Great flying plane, my first 2 flights had radio issues, new receiver for 3rd flight and had an issue to where the fairing between the wings in front of the motor came off in flight. Landed in the water and was able to recover (Images attached). It appears that they painted the air red, and then glued the fairing down with little glue. Highly recommend removing and re-gluing. This is needed to cover wiring for aileron servos and keeping water out of the fuselage. Not sure yet what glue I am going to use, as I may need to remove it for maintenance later, but I don't want it to come off either.
Overall Great flyer... Probably the best to learn how to fly off the water.
See images and video.
Overall Great flyer... Probably the best to learn how to fly off the water.
See images and video.
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