Maestro 46, Wing Low traditionnel Sport Model, Balsa EP / IC 1440mm (ARF)

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Sep 19, 2016

Had a wing failure on the second flight. No crazy stuff, just trimming out, the wing spar is made of very weak timber. No where near the quality of the plane they copied

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Sep 15, 2016

This rating is for the BUILD ONLY. It was the most frustrating ARF build experience I've ever had: One of the three wheels was missing, one of the control rods had stripped threads so the clevis could not be attached, the rudder connection tube was in the wrong place and had to be re-routed, the aileron servo space was too small and had to be carved out after the wing was joined, the aileron connectors were missing the screws to hold the rods in place. If I'd known all this was possible, I would have paid extra for a Great Planes model. She'll probably make a very good flier. But make sure you have plane building experience, a local hobby store, and lot of patience if you buy it.

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Jul 03, 2016

General quality of the parts is good but this moel has serious design faults, some others have mentioned. Thr main one id that the tail plane does not have a solid centre section and so is a very weak point which could easily cause an in-flight structural failure. Also the control rods were so tight in the outer sleeves I had to replace them completely with snakes. The outlet for the rudder is below the tail-plane - should be above so surgery was required. The instructions are dire - pretty pictures but woefully inadequate for anyone but an experienced builder. I do wish Far Eastern manufacturers would accept that they need to get a native English speaker to write the instructions. They need to give the kit to an experienced builder to do a test build. Oh, and the wing bolts are the wrong thread - somebody wasn't paying attention. I am optimistic this will be a good model once they get these errors sorted.

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Jun 04, 2016

Aircraft came undamaged and good packed. First impression is that all parts will fit into their place. Nice made finish. There had been reports that one of the openings in the fuse is fals. The one for the rudder should be on top side instead of on the side of the fuse. Disregard that, because there is one on the top.You only need to feel with finger and you will find the foil-covered opening. Coming back with more information during built up and maiden flight.

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May 31, 2016

As a kit, is horrendous. Everything is wrong.
- The tubes of the pushrods are smaller than the pushrods.
- One of the tubes should end to the top of the tail, and both ends on the side.
- One wheel is missing
- The clips of the horns don't match the pushrods diameter.
- The wing legs are longer than the front leg, so you have to blend them to make the plane stand horizontal.
- In the front wheel arm to the pushrod cross-threading can occur with ease.

The mounting process is a hell. There are dificulties in every step.

Anyway once the plane is ready It flies great with a .46 engine and it's very fun to fly.

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May 16, 2016

un incubo,l'aereo in se per se discreto,ma i difetti di costruzione sono tanti,tipo l'impossibilit di raggiungere la deriva con i tiranti,entrambi sono predisposti per finire sul profondit. Il castello motore stato predisposto troppo stretto per alloggiare un .46

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Oct 06, 2015

Lo estoy montando y es una pena. Para empezar los cables que trae para los mandos direccion y profundidad, son de 3mm y las fundas que lleva instaladas son para cable de 2mm., asi que no sirven.
La funda que trae instalada para el timon de direccion, esta situada para que salga por debajo del estabilizador cuando ha de salir por encima.
No trae los tornillos para las sujecciones de las dos ruedas de las alas.
Las sujecciones de plastico para los mandos del servo de las alas, son mas grandes que la varilla que mueve los alerones, por lo que no se pueden poner.
Hay muchas partes, tanto del fuselaje como de las alas, que el oracover esta sin pegar.
La plataforma donde van los servos en el fuselaje esta sin pegar.
En fin que yo que lo compre creyendo que era un READY TO FLY, y que lo podia montar en un rato, llevo dos dias, y aun no lo he terminado.
El control de calidad no funciona en este articulo.

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Aug 09, 2015

See the earlier comment about the wing bolts. On my model the wing bolts were 6mm and the captive nuts 1/4 Whitworth. The bolts seem secure but just pull out fairly easily

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Jun 09, 2015

rudder pushrod is in wrong position as built it is under horizontal stab with no possible way to hook it up I moved mine above the stab and problem solved

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May 22, 2015

I used the first flight : Turnigy 4S 3300mA, RC Timer A3548/5T 900KV, 65A ESC, 11x8 prop.
I had to fly without major problems. but feel the heat is ESC 65A.
I try to do down the prop size in next flight.