It is considered courtesy to contact the mfg. before press and notify them of a
possible problem. Many times, new kits have been
updated. Other times, a reviewer might have misunderstood something, or just screwed
up. It is nice to give the reading public ALL
available information.
Wiggle your sticks
David Judson
Cliff Lindgren wrote:
> Gordy, I have a few questions for you. <snip> Or all reports/reviews on poorly
>kited, inferior workmanship or just downright lousy
> products abandoned before
> press.<snip>
> .
>
> [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
>
> > In a message dated 8/11/99 7:34:27 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
> > [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
> >
> > <<
> > purchased mine about 2 months ago from australian importer. Although I
> > am very pleased with the way it flies, I,m also very disappointed in a
> > couple of areas. First It has a black fuzz---- not good for the hot
> > Australian summers. Unfortunately I wasn't told it was black before
> > purchase.
> > Second I had manipulated the flaps and ailerons when installing the
> > wing servos and really before the first flight I noticed the hingeing
> > had started to tear from each end of the flaps and ailerons. I rang
> > supplier and mentioned the problems. Nothing could be done about it.
> > Don,t get me wrong!!! the STORK flies beautifully, but I think for the
> > $1500 I paid for it, the quality could have been better.
> > My bit finished.
> > GARRY >>
> > I don't know which Stork you got but it doesn't sound anything like the one
> > we are seeing here in the USA. I just finished a review of the Stork for RC
> > Soaring Digest Magazine and communicated with editors of QFI and Aufwind as
> > well as a half dozen of owner/competitors who all found none of what you are
> > experiencing.
> >
> > Our Stork have white fuselages and no hinge tearing. Our Storks are
> > sailplanes, maybe the glider version isn't the same :-)
> >
> > They cost us under $800 for a complete with wiring harness version. An
> > amazing thermal airplane! Huge lauches and hungrily consumes thermals.
> >
> > There have been a few iterations of the model maybe yours is an older
> > version. I think I would have to 'export' it back to its nest .
> >
> > If you want to see one of the Storks that are coming into the USA (and older
> > version since improved) go to Jim Bacus' web page. I don't have his page
> > but do have his email.
> > <A HREF="[EMAIL PROTECTED]">Jim Bacus</A>
> > By the way Northeast Sailplane has the very latest version with some mods
> > added especially which include bottom hinged flaps and stiffer fuse resin.
> > <A HREF="[EMAIL PROTECTED]">Sal at NSP</A>
> > Gordy
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