Author Topic: FYI Brodak Kits on Sale (Read 8450 times)

Motorman · « **on:** January 18, 2016, 10:24:47 PM »

Large profile kits $54 over at Brodaks. Just pulled the trigger on a Tanager.

MM

dennis lipsett · « **Reply #1 on:** January 18, 2016, 10:50:24 PM »

Looks like house cleaning on over stock. Good move to reduce inventory.

Dennis

Gerald Arana · « **Reply #2 on:** January 19, 2016, 10:18:11 AM »

Quote from: Motorman on January 18, 2016, 10:24:47 PM

Large profile kits $54 over at Brodaks. Just pulled the trigger on a Tanager.

MM

WOW! That's less than wholesale. (or maybe I should say for retail) If I didn't already have too many kits I'd get a couple before they are gone.

Tight lines, Jerry

WR Crane aka MrClean · « **Reply #3 on:** January 19, 2016, 12:18:59 PM »

So tempting but ya, I already have kits to build. I just have to remember that when I moved last May the first thing I did while prepping the house was to clean the rafters out of kits that I'd never get built. 20 some control line kits and 30 RC ones later and those were the ones I gave away. Still have half a dozen each. Some day I'll have time and money and they won't make kits anymore.

Guess I'll build from scratch then.

Balsa Butcher · « **Reply #4 on:** January 19, 2016, 01:30:43 PM »

I don't know-tempted to order one of the war birds because my Zero flies so darn nice.

Fredvon4 · « **Reply #5 on:** January 19, 2016, 01:46:22 PM »

Well there went another $100 to Brodak--- two "clearance" kits on the way soon

Grin

Motorman · « **Reply #6 on:** January 19, 2016, 02:57:48 PM »

They build easy and fly so good I had to get another one.

Summer Tanager

MM

Luscombe1940 · « **Reply #7 on:** January 19, 2016, 03:36:10 PM »

Thanks for that!'
Grabbed a Profile Oriental for later.

gene poremba · « **Reply #8 on:** January 20, 2016, 03:09:13 AM »

Thanks for the info! I ordered a profile Oriental. Hard to beat that price....Gene

Allen Eshleman · « **Reply #9 on:** January 20, 2016, 04:05:59 AM »

Which is the better stunt plane between the Oriental and the Tanager? Any ideas?

Chuck_Smith · « **Reply #10 on:** January 20, 2016, 04:34:41 AM »

Grabbed an Oriental profile kit at lunch, got the shipping notice same day. Nice.

Motorman · « **Reply #11 on:** January 20, 2016, 09:53:07 AM »

Quote from: Allen Eshleman on January 20, 2016, 04:05:59 AM

Which is the better stunt plane between the Oriental and the Tanager? Any ideas?

I've seen Orientals fly really well but I choose the Tanager. The Tanager was re-designed by Brodak from the old PowWow format. It's larger than the Oriental and has a modern airfoil. In talks with a certain top flyer it was said to have a "good wing" and you have to love wing tips with ribs in them. The one thing I would do on my next one will be to stiffen the aft fuselage with a double shot of Dave Brown carbon fiber laminate on both sides. My last contest I won intermediate in a stiff breeze with my 50oz. Tanager and would have gotten 3rd in advanced if I had entered that way. I've seen guys use the wing and tail on a box fuselage for a plane that could take you well into advanced if you build light.

MM

Leester · « **Reply #12 on:** January 20, 2016, 02:31:49 PM »

They musta sold all the Tanager's don't see them now. Looks like there getting rid of the last of the die-cut's but Brodak's die-cuts are VERY good !!! So there minus a Hawker Sea Hurricane...Love that plane !!

wwwarbird · « **Reply #13 on:** January 20, 2016, 09:31:51 PM »

I placed an online order Sunday night for a new Twister kit directly from Sig, received it yesterday. $53.95, their everyday price.

George Hostler · « **Reply #14 on:** January 20, 2016, 10:46:47 PM »

Quote from: Motorman on January 18, 2016, 10:24:47 PM

Large profile kits $54 over at Brodaks. Just pulled the trigger on a Tanager. MM

Thanks for the tip, MM, I just bagged me a profile Oriental for $54, woo hoo!

Balsa Butcher · « **Reply #15 on:** January 21, 2016, 01:18:52 AM »

I popped for the FW-190. Now I will have something to chase my Zero with. FWIW: I'm pretty sure the profile Oriental is classic legal, good choice.

Don Jenkins · « **Reply #16 on:** January 21, 2016, 07:00:42 AM »

Thanks for the tip! I've been wanting to build a profile to get in on the Saturday fun at contests, so I got the Oriental. I learned to fly a few years ago with the Brodak Tanager and it is pretty sturdy and held up to 5 hard hits on asphalt, and although its not that pretty any more, it still flies!

Don

Motorman · « **Reply #17 on:** January 21, 2016, 08:54:18 AM »

Nicest Tanager I've ever seen, Fox 35?

MM

Clint Ormosen · « **Reply #18 on:** January 21, 2016, 11:26:27 PM »

Quote from: Balsa Butcher on January 21, 2016, 01:18:52 AM

I popped for the FW-190. Now I will have something to chase my Zero with. FWIW: I'm pretty sure the profile Oriental is classic legal, good choice.

Nice! I have that kit, too. We can start a squadron.

Tony Drago · « **Reply #19 on:** January 21, 2016, 11:30:06 PM »

Quote from: Balsa Butcher on January 21, 2016, 01:18:52 AM

I popped for the FW-190. Now I will have something to chase my Zero with. FWIW: I'm pretty sure the profile Oriental is classic legal, good choice.

Pete.
I started kitting the Profile Oriental in late 88 or early 89..
Tony.

Balsa Butcher · « **Reply #20 on:** January 22, 2016, 12:03:33 AM »

Hi Tony, good to hear from you, thanks for the reminder. I didn't mean to start a controversy here however in a thread dated July 5th, 2013 a knowledgeable modeler who posts here stated that Dee Rice confirmed that Profile Orientals were built in the 60's. That was the basis of my statement. If I were a CD (and I am) that would be good enough authentication for me to allow one to compete however others may feel different I suppose. C you at VSC!

Don Jenkins · « **Reply #21 on:** January 22, 2016, 06:19:09 AM »

Quote from: Motorman on January 21, 2016, 08:54:18 AM

Nicest Tanager I've ever seen, Fox 35?

MM

Thanks MM. It's a Fox .40, lots of power but kinda heavy.

Don

Tony Drago · « **Reply #22 on:** January 22, 2016, 10:20:37 AM »

Quote from: Balsa Butcher on January 22, 2016, 12:03:33 AM

Hi Tony, good to hear from you, thanks for the reminder. I didn't mean to start a controversy here however in a thread dated July 5th, 2013 a knowledgeable modeler who posts here stated that Dee Rice confirmed that Profile Orientals were built in the 60's. That was the basis of my statement. If I were a CD (and I am) that would be good enough authentication for me to allow one to compete however others may feel different I suppose. C you at VSC!

Hi. Pete.
I agree with you 100% ( We too on not wanting to start a controversy ). I might make it to VSC this year.

George Hostler · « **Reply #23 on:** January 23, 2016, 08:25:00 AM »

Quote from: Balsa Butcher on January 22, 2016, 12:03:33 AM

Hi Tony, good to hear from you, thanks for the reminder. I didn't mean to start a controversy here however in a thread dated July 5th, 2013 a knowledgeable modeler who posts here stated that Dee Rice confirmed that Profile Orientals were built in the 60's.

The read about the Oriental's history has been interesting, thanks all. According to http://www.outerzone.co.uk/plan_details.asp?ID=6494 Dee Rice did an August 1970 MAN construction article on the full body Oriental, don't know what design iteration this was. My motivation was cost not any specific contest for my NOS Testors Series 21 McCoy .40 Black Head. Otherwise, I would have opted for something smaller, which still I would enjoy.

This will be my first big one, finally something CL in .40 size RC, big is just beautiful!

Tony Drago · « **Reply #24 on:** January 23, 2016, 09:30:53 AM »

Your going to like it. Enjoy.

George Albo · « **Reply #25 on:** January 24, 2016, 12:03:00 AM »

Quote from: Clint Ormosen on January 21, 2016, 11:26:27 PM

Nice! I have that kit, too. We can start a squadron.

Just ordered the Sea Hurricane. That FW-190 better watch out!

eric greeson · « **Reply #26 on:** January 24, 2016, 08:44:32 AM »

Hello All ,Can someone tell me if the Jr. Lightning Streak Kit is a good beginner stunt plane to get started going to larger planes , I have been flying 1/2a . Thanks, Eric

Dan McEntee · « **Reply #27 on:** January 24, 2016, 08:55:47 AM »

If you have been successfully flying 1/2A stuff, than ANY airplane that catches your eye will make a good model to move up with. If you have a decent engine for the Jr. Lightning Streak, and you like the looks, go for it! If you are looking to do the basic aerobatic maneuvers, it will handle that, it pretty tough, easy to build and repair. Just follow the instructions for recommended line size and lengths and such. Keep the plans in good shape, make templates from the kit parts, and build several so you have another one in the hanger ready to go if you crash the first one.
In my opinion, there is no such thing as a bad airplane. It just depends on what you want to do with it. If it is kitted and people are buying it, you can probably figure it's a good design. Some kits get modifications and such to "improve" performance, but that doesn't mean the airplane doesn't have any capabilities in stock form. Just build it straight, pay attention to the small details, and have fun!
Type at you later,
Dan McEntee

eric greeson · « **Reply #28 on:** January 24, 2016, 11:27:26 AM »

Thanks Dan , I went ahead and pulled the trigger and will be sure to make a copy so I can get the most out of the kit , Eric

Mark Mc · « **Reply #29 on:** January 24, 2016, 06:28:56 PM »

I most definitely do NOT need another kit. I have too many sitting in the closet, and I really prefer to scratch build. But, I'm a sucker and bought an Oriental and Jr. Lightning Streak. I also got the electric conversion kits for them. I don't know if I'll build either of them any time soon. Or if I do, if I'll build them electric. The only reason to go electric is to fly in the churchyard across the street. But, they're on their way now, either way.

Mark

Leester · « **Reply #30 on:** January 25, 2016, 12:36:50 PM »

Did any body else get CLB-2 (built up Oriental- die cut) instead of CLP-4 (Profile Oriental die cut)

I see the Profile is sold out, just wondering if they substituted since the CLB-2 is no longer listed in there kits. The built up Oriental Laser is CLB-9. Since there probobly snowed in I'll wait to call unless this happened to others.

Robert Dible · « **Reply #31 on:** January 26, 2016, 08:10:57 AM »

They were sold out on the profile Oriental, but are showing it available again. Since I kicked myself for not jumping on one a week ago, I ordered a couple. One to fly and the other to spread.

Bill Johnson · « **Reply #32 on:** January 26, 2016, 09:55:54 AM »

I'm looking at the Mauler. I just think it's a good looking airplane.

Leester · « **Reply #33 on:** January 26, 2016, 12:33:58 PM »

Just got off the phone with Brodak's, they accidentally sent the wrong one. Through mutual agreement it's less expensive and more convenient to both of us for me to keep what they sent and call it even. Nice people to deal with.

gene poremba · « **Reply #34 on:** January 28, 2016, 03:48:00 AM »

I noticed today they added the" Accentor" kit to the list of those that are reduced. Just when I thought I had enough kits to build!....Gene

Dennis Moritz · « **Reply #35 on:** January 28, 2016, 04:48:04 AM »

The jr Streaks are great fun. Flite Streak and Lightning Streak. I've powered them with FP15s and Enya 19s. Tongue mufflers. Anything to take weight off the front with those engines. A hard running .09 or .10 might work best. No need for tail weight. FPs powered the last two. Both needed at least a half ounce in the tail. Great fun. I use a 2 ounce chicken hopper from RSM. Plenty of fuel wedged in behind the engine. Those models fed well on uniflo. I needle the engine as lean as it will go. Love the speed, as long as my feet are feeling ok. Combat .049s and FAI 15s are way faster and more spectacular. The jr Streaks are plenty fast for duffers.

Author Topic: FYI Brodak Kits on Sale (Read 8450 times)

George Hostler

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