Durafly ™ Mk-24 Spitfire avec escamote / Flaps / Nav Lights (PNF)

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Sep 12, 2016

Excellent product! and rock solid, i can confirm: in case of very hard landings (due to bad field) the blades don't break and more important the gear legs bend but don't break.
The take off can be very short. In the air, it's not speedy with a 3S battery (around 8 good minutes with a 2200mAh), simple to fly especially for the landing: It comes very slowly thanks to the big blades and flaps.

Super produit, tres complet et solide malgré plusieurs ateros bien violents : hélice et trains toujours pas cassés! l'approche est très lente et sécurisante grace à la taille de l'hélice et des flaps, un régal. Le seul petit défaut que je lui trouve, c'est qu'il part en vrille assez violemment si on le ralentit vraiment trop (je l'ai cherché). En 3S le vol est réaliste, c'est à dire que ce n'est pas un racer.

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Jul 28, 2015

Great plane, i flew it once without a problem off of hot mix tarmac! flies like it is on rails
however i was caught out by the old spitfire tim stall and did a reasonably low pass and went to bank into a slight turn and she fell from the sky :( other than my screw up i absolutely love the model! One issue is that the paint/coating seems to peel off easily, a number of bits came off during construction

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Jun 21, 2015

I purchased this model about about a year ago and it now hangs in my lounge room when I am not flying it because it looks great. I flies like a dream, is very aerobatic and does not tip stall. I am quite happy with power system as it has limited vertical which to my mind is more than scale. I have tried various 2 bladed props on it as recommended by other reviews and discussion but have found the stock 4 blade gives the best performance and I have not found it fragile in several nose overs on grass (some discussion indicated it was very fragile). The only prop I have broken was in a horror when I dove it into the ground not far off vertical which obviously smashed the prop and broke the fuselage into three pieces. The wing was fine and even the spinnerand prop mount is still in service. I glued the fuse back together (a replacement is only $25 AUS but postage is around $130 which is a bit prohibitive) and while it is not pristine it still flies as well as it did (almost). It is great looking and performing model and one of my faves.

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Jun 01, 2015

Very good looking plane and plenty of fun in the air.
This Spitfire its my second aeromodel, being my first low wing model. I had a Cessna 182 previoulsy and although the Spitfire its a low wing, I can handle it without any major problem. Its not for zero experienced pilots, but for sure it can be your first Low Wing.

Once in the Air you will certainlly note that this model can be a little nervous until you have it properlly trimmed. Use the functions of your Radio system to decrease Flight controls amplitude (i.e AILERONS EPA 50pcnt, etc) and I'm sure things will get better. It performs well on the ground too (a surprise for me). After some turns ans low pass runs, you will enjoy fly this model as you never did, for sure.

5 Star looking model.
5 Star Flying Feel sensation.
4 Star Durafly quality (Not 5 star because servos could be embodied somehow, to avoid damage).
3/4 Star Rate price/Product (expensive spare parts for example).
Recommended to intermidiate Pilots.

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May 02, 2015

Great plane with great details!

Love to see it in the air although it could be bigger.

Not for beginners.

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Certified Buyer Rated

Mar 20, 2015

Die Lackierung und die Details sind sehr hochwertig gemacht. Der Motor auch luft sehr sauber. Der Motorsturz ist schon Vorgefertigt. Bein erstflug sollten sie Querruderausschlge nicht zu stark sein.

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Feb 07, 2015

I have just received mine today, Its a lovely looking model... It's got the same power setup as the "old crow p51" I ran that on a 14.8v 2250mah 65-130c Lipo.
The one thing about this model that's let it down is the decals on the tail of the fuselage... The lettering is overlapping, an one side should be the other way round!? "Ultra high level of scale detail" i don't think so, this is the same case with the HK Lancaster V2 apart from the overlapping...
Apart from that a nice looking model... Looks like a lovely model to fly

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Feb 02, 2015

I have had my Spitfire for over a year now and couldn't be happier. The plane looks and flys like a dream plenty of power and can be flown very scale. Simple too assemble and great quality. Highly recommend.

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Jan 02, 2015

Nice looking plane, something different for once. Installed everything in just a couple of hours, adjusted centering/throws mechanically and CG came out fine with a $12 HP 2200 30C battery (I have a box full of those).

First flight trimmed her out, elevator servo slowed down and then failed entirely on landing. Later at home replaced the "no name servo" with a more reliable micro servo I had around.

Went back next day, rudder servo failed after first flight. Straightened the rudder and took off into the wind with nor rudder. Flew nicely, had to trim her out a bit again.

Preparing for the third flight (w/o rudder again) right aileron servo quit.

Went home and replaced rudder and right aileron servos (fms brand) with some better ones I had lying around. Now ready for 4-th flight...

So: Nice Plane, Utterly Miserable Servo Quality (or quality control).

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Dec 23, 2014

This is a no brainer, if you dont have this spitfire in your life, get it. The build quality is amazing, the scale is perfect.
Mine had an issue with achieving the recommended throw for the rudder, so ground control wasn't very good, but a simple fix and now mine has the full 20 mm each way the manual suggests, which helps alot with steering.
Scale detail is great, even down to the air scoop under the motor actually scopes air and runs it over the esc. I'm going to brave and say, there is no better spitfire for the money.