Daryl, when you're right you're right. Unfortunately, this time you are not.
You see, not all of us are as knowledgeable as you or have the experience that you have. The kit I was talking about was unlike any other I've ever had. It was more of a kite than a typical model. I think most of us have come to expect some guidelines so that it is not necessary to guess. The kit instructions that I have seen and the models that I have build have provided a good starting point. No, I don't think you were being flippant. Not at all. Perhaps smug would be a better word. Ed ----- Original Message ----- From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Ed Berris" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Cc: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "David J. Schat" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, December 22, 2001 6:45 AM Subject: Re: [RCSE] NSP not including plans for their kits. > I have a question for all those asking for instructions. I'm not being flippant here, but I really don't understand the need. I > agree, they should be in the kit, but if they aren't available, what exactly are you looking for? The planes you guys are buying and > complaining about lack of instructions are not beginners planes. You should know how to put the servos in? Right? > > So what are you looking for? Control throws? CG? Hook position? > > Let me take some time out and make this easier for you all: > > Control throws - Adjust to taste > CG - Adjust to taste > Hook position - Should rotate hard - adjust to taste > > OK, maybe now I'm being a bit flippant - but I've never seen a manufacturer get any of these things even close to suit my taste. > > There are some kits out there in more of an oldstyle actual "kit" form that do require instructions. You remember - where actual > building is required. I understand that - but do we really need instructions in molded kits? Bagged wing TD models? Other than a > starting CG point for reference? > > Daryl - I just set it up like the last one - Perkins ;-) > > Ed Berris wrote: > > > There is another consideration to add to this. There may be instructions > > with the kit but they are not in English. That was the case with my last > > purchase from NSP. It took three months to get them and they didn't come > > from Sal. Instead, I received help from members of the exchange and > > finally, after many requests, the manufacturer did provide a translation. > > > > I have also found that with scale ships recently purchased from Hobby Lobby > > there were absolutely no instructions. You are on your own to figure things > > out. Somehow that just doesn't seem quite right but that's the way it is. > > Ed > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: David J. Schat <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > Sent: Friday, December 21, 2001 1:54 PM > > Subject: [RCSE] NSP not including plans for their kits. > > > > > I know it's Karlton's (Sam's?) month but seeing the post about the Jade > > > with no instructions I had to post. I now personally know of three > > > instances where instructions/plans were not provided with kits from NSP. > > So > > > if you purchase a kit from NSP.... confirm if there are plans with the kit > > > if you feel you need them. The Acacia DLG > > > <http://www.nesail.com/acaciadlg.htm> claims to have instructions but I > > > know of two folks who have purchased them and did not get instructions. > > > > > > Yes, you could call and have instructions/plans sent to you... but it sure > > > is a buzz kill when you open your new toy and can't play with it right > > away. > > > > > > BTW, IMHO NSP has great toys and I would/will buy from Sal. I offer this > > to > > > try to prevent folks some frustration. > > > > > > Bash reduction note... don't make the same mistake twice. > > > > > > -Spud > > > > > > PS. I will be unsubscribing with this email (work) since I'll be on > > > vacation. You may send your flames to <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> where I will > > > re-subscribe to the list. > > > > > > RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" > > and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] > RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
