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Top Flite Nobler ARF
Jerry Rauch:
I have a Nobler ARF that was in my attic, still in the box after over 12 years. (I really don't even remember buying it) The Monocote is trash, and I have been peeling this garbage off for the last week, at least. The glue in the Monocote is like crust...
Being lazy, I saved peeling the wing for last, the Chinese must not be able to install ribs straight or upright. If I would have done the wing first, I would have just thrown EVERYTHING in the garbage can...
The leadouts are trash, the horns are trash, the wheels are trash, the quick links are trash, no manual, or whatever they call it.
But, It does have a fiberglass cowl, yippee......
Thanks for letting me vent my frustration
Oh, and I just found out the dog chewed up the 5 day old ROKU control for the TV, and I can't turn off the ROKU until I get a new control.
Nice...
Craig Beswick:
Hey Jerry,
Sorry for your troubles!
I got a complete control system from Tom Morris when it was Stunthanger Hobby for my Nobler ARF.
I am sure Russell at Okieair could set you up with what you need.
Don't forget to beef up the engine mounts.
All the best
Craig
pmackenzie:
FWIW, the manual is available on line.
If the link below does not work, then just google "Nobler ARF Manual" and pick the hobbyco link.
http://www.google.ca/url?esrc=s&q=&rct=j&sa=U&url=http://manuals.hobbico.com/top/topa1005-manual.pdf&ved=2ahUKEwjTjvHhq4rxAhUDLs0KHQH_CGQQFjACegQIAhAB&usg=AOvVaw2POoUlJZ5COYmqoEb_-X4M
Ken Culbertson:
If you got the WhateverthatstuffisKote they used to shrink wrap it off, it might be worth the effort to finish it. I have no idea which Nobler it was patterned after but mine, after replacing everything that moved, flew very well. One recomendation on airframe if it is still naked would be to sand the stab back to the original "sharp" LE that the BlueBox had and add a touch more rudder, Gieseke style. Mine was pure ARF and it did have a slight hunting inclination.
Ken
Jerry Rauch:
Thanks everyone for the advice. The structures look halfway decent after sanding everything a lot!.
Have to make a belly pan. It was missing also...
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