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General control line discussion => Open Forum => Topic started by: Skip Chernoff on May 31, 2017, 06:10:05 AM
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I have the opportunity to buy a Randy Smith Tempest kit. The kit is a beauty!....and I can get it very reasonably. The box says it's for a piped 40 to 46. I don't have that set up,but do a some very nice ST 60s. Would the weight of the ST 60 spoil the performance of a plane designed for the 40-46 pipe set up? Thanks,PhillySkip
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I have the opportunity to buy a Randy Smith Tempest kit. The kit is a beauty!....and I can get it very reasonably. The box says it's for a piped 40 to 46. I don't have that set up,but do a some very nice ST 60s. Would the weight of the ST 60 spoil the performance of a plane designed for the 40-46 pipe set up? Thanks,PhillySkip
Randy can answer, but the weight of the ST 60 is probably less than the weight of the 40VF, header, and pipe, so I wouldn't worry about it on that basis.
Brett
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I have the opportunity to buy a Randy Smith Tempest kit. The kit is a beauty!....and I can get it very reasonably. The box says it's for a piped 40 to 46. I don't have that set up,but do a some very nice ST 60s. Would the weight of the ST 60 spoil the performance of a plane designed for the 40-46 pipe set up? Thanks,PhillySkip
Hi Skip
That will work just fine, there are dozens out there with ST 60s flying now, I suggest you still use the pipe formers, just do not open the bottom up, they will add a lot to the stiffness of the fuse structure
Randy
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Thanks guys,now let me see if I can close this deal on the kit!
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Here's a picture of mine currently under construction. Just about ready to begin the covering and finishing process.
Set up for PA65.
Built from one of Randy Smith's kits bought many years ago! Great kit!
Weighs 46 oz as it sits with engine, tank, spinner, and pipe. Should come in well under 60 oz when finished.
Randy Cuberly
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Thanks for the pic Randy, your plane looks very nice,
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The fellow put the kit on Ebay and is getting very nice money for it.I'll pass on this one.......PhillySkip
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I saw that kit too. Looks like it was an older kit. It's nearly the same price as a new kit now.
The new kits have Carbon Fiber gear in them. If I had the money I'd just buy one of those. With all the extras that Randy puts in them you would be spending that much or more anyway.
Just my 2c...
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I saw that kit too. Looks like it was an older kit. It's nearly the same price as a new kit now.
The new kits have Carbon Fiber gear in them. If I had the money I'd just buy one of those. With all the extras that Randy puts in them you would be spending that much or more anyway.
Just my 2c...
Your right Mark , you will spend much more buy the kit in pieces as my kits are loaded with goodies, and very complete
But I have many people who buy the plans, laser cut rib sets, cf gear parts etc, and build their own, also I can do the same with foam components
Randy
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I missed out on that kit ,could have had it for $175 on the day of our club picnic. I just didn't have the money on hand.....PhillySkip
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Randy, if I may ask, what is the going rate on a complete kit from you? And what does it include?
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Randy, if I may ask, what is the going rate on a complete kit from you? And what does it include?
laser cut wood parts or a foam kit
plans
wheels
carbon fiber gear kit 299 alum gear kit 275
tissue
cf mat for doubler Smith technique
hinges
bolts nuts for engine
mount bolts/ inserts for gear
lead outs
leadout guide
canopy
pushrod
ball links
H.D. control system
axles
trim tab horn
motor mount
pipe mount
etc.......
Randy