Skunkwrks

Received good news yesterday that my Rebel Pro has made to North America should be ten days before it's released and shipped out .

Big shout out to Mike McConville for keeping me updated and for all he insight to these beautiful planes.

essyou35

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When did you order it? I ordered last month I'm hoping by july.

Skunkwrks

Ordered it in late August 2021, so at least six months to arrive.

Skunkwrks

I though we had this conversation about the Pro's before.

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Skunkwrks

I think he ordered late Jan , don't quote.

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Mine took eight months from time of order last year

Skunkwrks

Seems like it depends on when and if Carf get the containers in Thailand for shipping.
It may never get back to three month turnaround from order to door.
Some shippers like skymaster , if you order now you'll wait till 2023 for it.

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yup for sure. This is the new normal now for everything

Skunkwrks

It takes half a year to get a factory ordered vehicle if your lucky. New normal.

Kenrico

That’s quick! I got a deposit down a few weeks ago for a new toyota pickup it’s scheduled for late 2023 early 2024 ! Crazy times

essyou35

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maybe on Facebook?

essyou35

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I pay cash for everything so the timeline is fine I can cashflow it without touching savings. 3k now, then I'll get servos and the internals, then pay my other 3k when it ships. If that's in July I'll get the k210 in August. If not here by July I'll get the k210 sooner.

Would it make sense to get the 210 sooner? I worry about it going out of stock. But if the jet never arrives I don't want to be picking a jet based on the turbine I own or may just say screw it and exit the hobby.

The world is broken. This isn't my main hobby anyways.

essyou35

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Yes like a layaway plan. Thx.

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Skunkwrks

So let's keep this post alive, after waiting seven months and three weeks I received my Rebel Pro yesterday in the Caymen Yellow scheme. It looks very sharp with the black trim and silver base and the Caymen scheme.
Didn't realize how big this beauty really is , the canopy cover is 3/4 the fuselage length of my Viper. My first impression is the CARF factory has improved their quality from my Viper, could be due to the custom order but I doubt it . The fuselage box was pressed in and Carf could have used an other layer of cardboard there for more protection . Small crack on the nose seam but very easily fixed and touched up.
Very thing looks to be excellent shape with all the seams to plywood fiberglass sealed and no gaps. Great job CARF.

Started applying epoxy thinned with pure rubbering Alcohol to all the plywood formers in the fuselage to seal it from fuel and oil residue. Used my long reach aluminum double with a one inch brush taped to it so gain access to those formers deep inside the fuselage. Just checked today and still needs some more time to fully cure the epoxy.

ltc

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Epoxy? As in 5-30 minute epoxy?
Or epoxy finishing resin?

essyou35

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So roughly 8 months? So I'll see mine in late sept. Cool I'll assemble over winter.

Also is your garage heated?

Skunkwrks

Used a couple of ounces of West systems from my last vacuum bagging build, used on my Viper and sealed up very well.

Skunkwrks

Yes about eight months and I wish my garage was heated so I do must of my building in spring through fall when I find the time.
Temps yesterday were 12 c and today a little trace of snow, high of 3c so thats life here in Alberta. Lol

essyou35

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I plan to leave mine in the garage unheated, just wondered if it is bad for Airframe or turbine.

Skunkwrks

Neither, just the curing of Ca and Epoxy needs to be near room temperature, I had delayed vacuum bagging another project till the outside temp was near 15c so the epoxy would fully cure.
Think you going to be layered up with a space heater to help with comfort level.
Your going to love your, CARF has stepped up their work quality to show why they are one of the best MFT' in the RC world.

essyou35

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I have a big heated workshop I just want to store the jet in the garage it's a pain banging the tail on the wall etc.

Remind me what gear are you using? I'm considering using https://www.servocity.com/hs-7950th-servo/

I know I'm not a servor snob the $200 servos are just bling imo.

Powerbox for sure though.

Dave Wilshere

PT-40 finishing resin is what I use

dccatl

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Mine arrived today:

Skunkwrks

Using Jeti CB210 and servos are JR 8911 2K and because of my elevation in running a Swiwin 240, they have their stuff together, dealing with Drone usage to create good and reliable running engines.