My new toy from Germany

[joe yap]

I was searching for a shop to purchase a Czech made Royal SDZ-39 semi-scale sailplane, which can give the most competitive price. I stumbled across the Gustav Staufenbiel from Humburg, Germany ( http://www.modellhobby-shop.de) and the prices are unbeliveable. To made an order through their website on 10Sep and it arrived today at my doorstep.

Upon opening the box, I only find another box inside, which belongs to the kit itself. These people really know how to pack thier stuff. I quickly open the kit box and inspect the parts. I was immediately impressed with the fibreglass fuselage, which is very well made and very light at 8oz, compared to 12.3oz of my 2.6m DG-1000. The canopy is moulded from crystal clear plastic and comes along with the moulded fibreglass cockpit. The horizontal stab is of solid balsa and the rudder is built-up from balsa-good move to save as much as at the tail as possible.

However, I'm not totally impressed with the wings which weigh 10oz(290gm) each. They are balsa built-up and fully sheeted and have coverings similar to the DG-1000, and needless to say, comes with free wrinkles as well. Having said that, the wing design is stright forward and have plenty of area. The joiner is 1/4" dia steel instead of carbon rod. The kit also comes with necessary hardware to complete the model.

Overall, I'm am very happy with the company, the kit and for the 167 Euro I paid for it.

[Sunstorm]

Yo Joe;

I think there's something wrong;

When I go to the website, it says I'm logged in as ' Joe Yap'.

Cheers, yeah?

[msc]

That is some fast shipping! I hope my brother is reading this......

[Ghostfit]

Yo Joe;

I think there's something wrong;

When I go to the website, it says I'm logged in as ' Joe Yap'.

Cheers, yeah?

Quick ! ...Quickly go and order as many planes as you can !

[joe yap]

Oops, my internet explorer logged me in when I copied the address. Anyway, you won't get my credit card number.

[MeePokMan]

That is some fast shipping! I hope my brother is reading this......

Yes! I got the Cobra alreadi!

The wings felt really stiff - I thot it was fibreglass like all the rest of the models on display - really damn steam koyok!

Personally, I like the Hawk electric glider very much - seems like it is ready to tear up the sky. But my hanger is overflowing already - need to find bigger house.

[msc]

Yes! I got the Cobra alreadi!

The wings felt really stiff - I thot it was fibreglass like all the rest of the models on display - really damn steam koyok!

Personally, I like the Hawk electric glider very much - seems like it is ready to tear up the sky. But my hanger is overflowing already - need to find bigger house.

The Hawk looks like a very hot Hotliner......hmmm, I am guessing that somebody is going to find reasons to go back to 'work' in Hamburg.

[Jack_Chen]

that's a sweet and smooth looking plane.

We are on the brink of September and coming to year end.

Any good planes to recommend for slope?

Need to start saving up already

[joe yap]

That'll depend on what type of gliders you prefer and your soaring experience.

[Ghostfit]

If you need to ask this question.


...No need to consider ! ...go get an Easy Glider - Non powered version !

[Jack_Chen]

I have a Multiplex Easy Glider (powered)

Maybe I will just turn up without the props fitted.

Saw this 'EPP Eagle' on Ebay and read through details about it on RCGroups.

It's a plane that basically is shaped like a real eagle. Reviews of this plane says it's a very good floater and some people managed to thermal it real high.

Also it gets attacked a lot by birds including real eagles.

[msc]

I was searching for a shop to purchase a Czech made Royal SDZ-39 semi-scale sailplane, which can give the most competitive price. I stumbled across the Gustav Staufenbiel from Humburg, Germany ( http://www.modellhobby-shop.de) and the prices are unbeliveable. To made an order through their website on 10Sep and it arrived today at my doorstep.

Upon opening the box, I only find another box inside, which belongs to the kit itself. These people really know how to pack thier stuff. I quickly open the kit box and inspect the parts. I was immediately impressed with the fibreglass fuselage, which is very well made and very light at 8oz, compared to 12.3oz of my 2.6m DG-1000. The canopy is moulded from crystal clear plastic and comes along with the moulded fibreglass cockpit. The horizontal stab is of solid balsa and the rudder is built-up from balsa-good move to save as much as at the tail as possible.

However, I'm not totally impressed with the wings which weigh 10oz(290gm) each. They are balsa built-up and fully sheeted and have coverings similar to the DG-1000, and needless to say, comes with free wrinkles as well. Having said that, the wing design is stright forward and have plenty of area. The joiner is 1/4" dia steel instead of carbon rod. The kit also comes with necessary hardware to complete the model.

Overall, I'm am very happy with the company, the kit and for the 167 Euro I paid for it.

Hi Joe,
Mine came in on Monday evening - hand carried by a beautiful lady on the A380. I recognize the box first from outside the arrival hall, as I have not seen the lady before.

The Cobra is beautiful...all 2.6m of it. There is also a German catalog inside the box, showing all the other beauties.....very enticing!

[chiadennis]

Hi Joe,
Mine came in on Monday evening - hand carried by a beautiful lady on the A380. I recognize the box first from outside the arrival hall, as I have not seen the lady before.

The Cobra is beautiful...all 2.6m of it. There is also a German catalog inside the box, showing all the other beauties.....very enticing!

The cobra are going to posion the sky over BR this year.

[joe yap]

Bedok reservoir? I bought it for Sedili.

[joe yap]

I'm not sure whether I can make it, but I'm rushing to finish it before bringing it to Sedili next weekend.

I do not quite like the coverings and I had since stripped them off and replace with Oracover more more durability, since I intedn to fly it at Sedili. Also, I added some colours to the otherwise, boring all white scheme.