6mmFlyRC FlyBlog

SUPER BANDIT CLEAR OUT

6mmFlyRC — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 17:21:51 +0000

We have had a few requests over the last week to bring back the Super Bandit. For those of you that need a little history on this plane, we have had it, dropped it from production, brought it back, dropped it and now we have more requests to bring it back.

Well, turns out we checked our inventory and we have a few of these left in stock. The kits we have are of the bigger variety, 109% of the original plans, and that is to accomodate those EDF pilots that want to drop in a fan. For traditional pusher configuaration, it works well too.

So, we posted a little about it, but those of you that want to snatch up the last few remaining kits can click the add to cart button below and start building.

The kit comes with a clear canopy, a few pushrods and a stick to mount your motor onto. If you convert to EDF, its really up to you to make it work.

The instruction manual can be found here.

SUPER BANDIT 109%

Price: $55 plus shipping

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UPDATE: We are all sold out! But let us know if you want one, we can do some one off cuts.

F-18 CRASH

6mmFlyRC — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 21:38:17 +0000

A short video of an F-18 crashing to the earth. The pilot reports the CG in the rearward position. This hurts. This model is actually a regular F-18 full fuse version. Our model in our catalog is very similar, but with the Super Hornet looks. Either way, crashes are painful.

QB: F-18E SUPER HORNET

6mmFlyRC — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 21:30:55 +0000

Just a reminder to all those builders out there. Now we usually tell folks that for the effort, the Quick Build F-22 is the best over-all performer. However, a close and I mean close second is the excellent F-18 Super Hornet parkjet. It flies great, has a killer look and isn't as common as the F-22. So go different, go Super Hornet.

MINI SKYRAY

6mmFlyRC — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 21:26:32 +0000

This is a mini version of our Quick Build Skyray. If you search through the blog here, you will notice that we routinely call the Skyray one of the best parkjets around. And its because its true. The thing is a great flyer. This video is great proof of the versitiality and stability of the Skyray design, big wings, lots of surface and great looks.

F-22 LOOP TO LAND

6mmFlyRC — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 21:19:58 +0000

Here is a unique way to land the Quick Build F-22, or frankly most of the Quick Build models. Using the simple thrust vectoring tabs, loop and land. Of course, we know how this would work out if we were piloting the plane. Loop to lawn dart. Enjoy.

F4D EDF SKYRAY - WOW

6mmFlyRC — Sat, 09 Jul 2011 20:13:08 +0000

*Jaw on the table*

What an incredible video of the awesome F4D Skyray, converted into an EDF. We sell only a handful of these at any given time. And we don't know why. The bottom line is the Skyray is one of the easier kits to assemble, (it has a lot of sanding though) and it can be a pusher or EDF (we sell a conversion kit) and as you can see, it just flies great. The paint on this one is unbelievable. What an awesome example of a builder out there putting any RTF to shame.

QUICK BUILD F-22 INSTRUCTION VIDEO

6mmFlyRC — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 05:25:01 +0000

Ummm, somehow we missed this one. So here it is. And we will link this up in our catalog too. A great instructional video by JetCaptain on putting together a Quick Build F-22. He doesn't put in a carbon rod, and we recommend putting in a rod for extra strength.

MOTOR SHORTAGE + CD's OUT

6mmFlyRC — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 04:49:22 +0000

First, we have a major motor shortage. We have been offering motors for quite a few years now and never have experienced a shortage like this. If you have ordered a motor from us and you didn't get one in your box, we will be sending you an E-mail this week, with an offer for a refund. Or you can wait it out.

Second, for years we have been burning CD's with instructions and decals on them for our customers and have included them in our kits. We have completed the transition of going away from physical media and highlighting the ability to download your instructions as you need them. Being an internet based company, to order from us, well, you have to have access to the internet, so why in the world are we burning hundreds of CD's?

So there you have it. Nothing terribly sexy, but just a big problem (motors) and a slight change in what is included in your box.

BANDIT RETURNS

6mmFlyRC — Tue, 17 May 2011 02:03:04 +0000

Well not really. As some of you might remember, we used to offer the awesome Super Bandit in our catalog. But over time, sales, well...not so super. So we stopped making it. THEN we brought it back. And then we stopped again. But in the whole back and forth of selling not selling it, we did ship a few out and this one comes from South America. A customer just got around to building it and sent us some pics. So check it out.

And if you are really interested in building one, the plans are free and available here. And we can hook you up with a clear canopy (like his) if you need that custom look.

TIGER F-22

6mmFlyRC — Wed, 11 May 2011 03:18:45 +0000

This is what we like to see. A customer via Facebook uploaded a couple of pics of his Quick Build F-22 done right. He reports, "My first F22 by 6mmFlyRC, took a couple of flights to TAME the Tiger, but now flies awesome!"

We hate to correct Ken, but that F-22 is all Ken. A real piece of craftsmanship! Way to kick up the paint!