While surfing the net one day I ran across a Herr kit on Sig's site. I am a sucker for high-wing planes and this little jewel caught my eye. It is a Cloud Ranger, 42" span, typical trainer look. The price really grabbed me. It was $36.99 + shipping. This is a total laser cut kit. Tower NOW sells this for the same price. I'm just guessing here..... I assume Hobby RC could offer it the same as Tower. (?) Read more at Tower Site.
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXZS57&P=MLThis is probably one of the best kits for quality of parts I have built. For a first time builder there may be some "implied", but not specific enough directions in the book. By following the sheet plans, most all could figure it out. It is a typical build ..........but I did made some changes to the design... Putting on 1/2A aluminum LG instead of the wire gear. I did drill lightning holes and cut a notch out for batter box cover clearance. I also moved the access hatch for the controller to the bottom instead of the top, in front of windshield. I did have to make a battery compartment cover...... (Their "electric" version on the plans did not have a cover".....just velcro strap to hold in a battery). I put on the optional ailerons, (supplied), and am using HS-81 servos and a Hitec 555 receiver. The AXI 2808/20 motor spins a 9-6 Slim Cam prop, powered by the same 2 cell 2150 lipos I use in my big glider.
NO guaranty on this power set up......although my Moto Calc says it is a good combo. The "Test CG" found the plane a little tail heavy BEFORE covering. OH what a shock!!
. I decided to get a spinner/prop nut,(6mm), and and now I have a slight nose heavy condition. I feel when the covering is put on the tail end .....it will be pretty good. The motor was also set up on 1 inch nylon standoffs and the AXI radial mount. When this little jewel is finished I will post some photos. I am making some custom decals for this plane too. .... more to come..... lownslo
PS. Herr also has a FLOAT KIT for this plane @ $16.99
