I'm done, I'll maiden next week. More over at the Master Spitfire thread.
Way more work than the standard build, for me at least.
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Couldn’t agree more .Here's my take on the MS Spit vs std FT Spit (D. Windestal). I've only gotten one flight on the MS, and there are a lot of things I can do to get the performance up but it's no Windestal Spitfire.
It's slow and floating compared to the std version. Honestly, the best I can hope for is to get it to fly as well as the std version. So bang for the buck (or in this case time spent building), the std version is a better flying plane, period! It requires less expensive batteries, motor and is a snap to build. It's easier to transport too.
Now if you just love to build sophisticated fb planes, the Master version is for you. Yes, if you spend a lot of time at it and are good, it does look better than the std version. It has a better presence in the sky, but requires a lot more power to go. The 3536 Rimfire 1200 w/ 10x7 on 3s smokes a C pack with a 4s and my 3536 on 3s set up came up short today. I'll be flying the 4s next time to see if that gets it going.
Agreed. I’m installing the Aura Controller this weekend since I’m still a little heavy handed on the sticks despite all the hours on RF9.Couldn’t agree more .
Hey man you are no stranger to the mini's, have you tried any of @MiniacRC models yet?I think I am going back to the std one, just couldn’t get mine to fly good enough to be worth the while. With that being said I haven’t given up on the MS version completely but just for now.
I would really recommend it. There are some design tricks and really good skills to be learned from his designs. Try his P-47. Not only is it a good looking scale bird for the size, but the skin panels are smaller and easier to work with. I have built 2 versions of the p-47 so far, one mini and one at 125% to accommodate a 2212 (B pack). I have flown the 125% version and it is a dream. If you like the way the STD FT-Spitfire flies, then try this model. I have also done his FW190 in both the mini and 120% version of these as a build but haven't flown them yet. But building them was an awesome experience from a design and build sense. Let me know if you are interested and i will hook you up with some plans.I am not but and haven’t yet built any of his models, should try one sometime.
Thanks for the heads up!I will suggest that if you plan to upscale this model, build the model at its original size first to understand the build. Even if you dont want a mini size it will help you know what you need to do for an upscaled version. You dont have to put any electronics in it and it will only take 1.5-2 sheets of FB max. I think thats where @Marty72 might have lost interest because he tried on his first go to upscale like i did on my second one and might have lost interest due to complications in scaling.
I intend to use my mini but i am so happy i built it first. It just makes the process so much easier. Especially if you havent scaled a model before. Just a heads up