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Hi everyone,
I've got my eye on the 1400mm FMS Stuka, and wondered what experiences people had getting FMS models into Australia.
Any places to recommend or avoid?
Thanks.
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Thanks guys,
It was reading the RCGroups thread that sold me on the idea of the Stuka, looks really scale and seems that it would handle the field size and conditions ok.
I'll definitely reglue the hinges and possibly change out the speedie as well. The reviews that I've read and watched haven't had issues with the servos, but I will keep an eye out for that too, thanks for the heads up.
Sent an email to PW-RC yesterday, but I guess with the lunar new year delays are to be expected. Out of stock on his website just now anyway.
I also spoke with xtreme hobby, and they have 2 in stock, but none on eBay at the moment. They want $295 delivered for one, so I might wait a bit and see if I can get it cheaper elsewhere. ($200 would be really amazing). I'll drop you a line George if I can't find a good price.
And Steve, hope the Corsair goes together easily, she looks like a beaut.
Thanks for the sage words guys.
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Thanks Chris,
Might duck up there and see what they have.
Angus.
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Yeah, thanks George and Steve.
The auction is going well so far, fingers crossed.
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Does anyone know if anywhere local would do replacement parts for FMS stuff?
A very helpful family member managed to drop a big sheet of 12mm ply onto my Stuka in the garage, and the fuselage is now in two bits. It's a real shame as it was ready to maiden, just waiting for pilot skill level to do it.
I'm really not sure if it's fixable, but might bring it down the field for some triage advice if no luck in getting replacement parts.
Cheers guys.
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Thanks guys,
I think I might bring her down the field for one of you experts to have a look at first. It looks as though Phillip Workshop has stopped carrying spares for FMS sadly. And Gary has the sage advice about dealing with the banana benders. The guy I bought it from, (bright hobbies) just has the kits.
Hot glue gun and CA on standby!
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I have an FMS Stuka, it won't let you down.. Easy to fly and a pleasure in the sky!