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Title: Flite Streak Trainer (Brodak)
Post by: Rod Lamer on June 11, 2009, 06:47:35 PM
I recieved my trainer kit the other day, opened the box and inspected all parts as you should. The shipper did a good job at packing and protecting the kit. When I examined the wing (remember this is a solid wing) the starboard side, top and bottom has LOTS of dings and dents. The trailing edge even has a small split in it. Now I can use filler to repair all of this but I was just wondering how many of you think this is odd? This actually is my first kit of any kind. I have built from plans and out of my head before, and I can control the quality of that. Lets hear what you all have to say. Thanks Rod Lamer HB~>
Title: Re: Flite Streak Trainer (Brodak)
Post by: Larry Fulwider on June 11, 2009, 10:45:29 PM
. . . When I examined the wing (remember this is a solid wing) the starboard side, top and bottom has LOTS of dings and dents. The trailing edge even has a small split in it.  . . . 
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Thanks Rod Lamer HB~>
Rod --

Brodak has an excellent reputation for replacing faulty anything. Take a pic, send them an e-mail, and see what happens. Offer to return the wing for their inspection.

Odd, yes, because it sounds like shipping damage, yet the package looked pristine.

Larry Fulwider
Title: Re: Flite Streak Trainer (Brodak)
Post by: Jim Thomerson on June 12, 2009, 08:09:28 AM
Try wetting the scratches and dings.  Some of them will come out. 
Title: Re: Flite Streak Trainer (Brodak)
Post by: john e. holliday on June 12, 2009, 09:27:08 AM
Do as Jim says.  It is odd that the wing has dents and scratches.  The one I got and built was just glue together and paint.  It lasted thru a lot of first timers until the pit box got in the road.  Wing is the only thing that servived.  Have fun,  DOC Holliday
Title: Re: Flite Streak Trainer (Brodak)
Post by: Rod Lamer on June 12, 2009, 08:56:59 PM
Thanks guys I forgot about the water trick, I also understand I have to do some sanding and filling to make a model look the way I want. Of course it will get smash sooner or later, I just like to see a nice finished model when I'm done. I think most of the marks came from the hardware bags inside the box, nomatter how good someone packs a kit, UPS will still throw them around alot. I'll put some drops on it tonite and see what happens in the morning.
Title: Re: Flite Streak Trainer (Brodak)
Post by: ray copeland on June 12, 2009, 09:04:46 PM
Rod, what engine are you planning on using on the trainer?  Hopefully i will be at the next meeting and will bring some 1/2a's with me for us to fly.. Good luck on your build, and as previously stated , don't get too excited about the finish on your trainer, build it to withstand a little ground rash   y1. If you need any parts for the cox motors let me know , i hope to see ya in a couple of weeks,  Ray
Title: Re: Flite Streak Trainer (Brodak)
Post by: Rod Lamer on June 12, 2009, 10:09:21 PM
Hey Ray! I've been waiting to hear from you on here, at least I thought you were on here. I'm gonna start the build tomorrow after a parts run and a little grass mowing in the am. I picked up a darn near new OS MAX .15 with a muffler for $20 @ Joe Nall. Howard was surprised I found one, especially for so cheap. I will tell you I am kinda anal about how my stuff looks even if it smacks the ground on the first flight. It will be a very special color combo, but in the same pattern as the plane is on the box. I look foward to seeing you soon and i will also bring my 1st 1/2A plane as well to maiden. I think this is the kind of flying I will get the most enjoyment out of (c/l). I still have r/c stuff but it rarely enters my mind any more. It can wait til later. I can't come every weekend because of obligations around here and homework, but I will attend all meetings. See ya soon, Rod. n~
Title: Re: Flite Streak Trainer (Brodak)
Post by: Will Davis on July 19, 2009, 05:02:57 PM
Rod,

Brodak has a excellent reputation on replacing bad parts, I would just use some dap on the dings, or the steam trick, get the model finished and bring it to the  MCLS Club meeeting this weekend at Duckworth's , We will break it in  good at his field..

See you Sat,

Will
Title: Re: Flite Streak Trainer (Brodak)
Post by: Rod Lamer on July 20, 2009, 04:47:37 PM
Thanks Will, I will bring it if I can make it. I have a family member in a coma, off life support, and on her way to going to heaven. If she goes soon I will make it, if not  I will e-mail Howard and let him know. The bird is built, and was at the last meeting with the lead-outs too short but fixed now. Ready to wring it out. I am about done with a scratch built .15 plane I will bring also. I went back in the closet and brought out a 1/2A plane and "fixed" it and it's ready also. So if I can I will be there and have four planes yet to be flown. Thanks Will, looking foward to seeing you guys soon!