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SIG control line models
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SIG control line models
Any truth in the rumour that SIG are suspending selling C/L kits and planes?
I thought I had found somewhere in the UK that stocked the SIG kits but they are all "out of stock" and no lead time quoted.
I thought I had found somewhere in the UK that stocked the SIG kits but they are all "out of stock" and no lead time quoted.
ian1954- Diamond Member
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Re: SIG control line models
I read on Stunt Hangar forum, about a guy who just bought a couple kits from Sig. He asked the lady on the phone about them ending the sell of CL kits, she said it was news to her. Again, I only read this.!
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Re: SIG control line models
http://www.sigmfg.com/
A bunch of stuff still listed for CL, only a couple things listed in the "discontinued" section. You can always call and ask.
Phil
A bunch of stuff still listed for CL, only a couple things listed in the "discontinued" section. You can always call and ask.
Phil
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Re: SIG control line models
It's always a bummer when kit production from any manufacturer ceases. That's where plans/CAD drawings and laser-cutting services can be investigated. You can select your own materials; quality plywood and specific grades of balsa for certain components. If you can scale and lay out grain-directions for the parts on your sheets.. you can label them, and have them all custom cut. This method would be superior to any kit.. where you take your chances on their material selection/quality.
Re: SIG control line models
Well, it does look like Sig has discontinued the Banshee and Twister. The only large .35 sized CL retained is the Skyray. Looks like they reduced the number of models they now carry.
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Re: SIG control line models
I hope they don't discontinue selling fuel. I bought a gallon of 10/20 in Huntersville and it's going fast.
I had Wayne buy me a gallon of Powermaster 10/22 at Brodak and it's purple. Last time it was pink. I wonder if they switched to Royal Purple synthetic oil.
Rusty
I had Wayne buy me a gallon of Powermaster 10/22 at Brodak and it's purple. Last time it was pink. I wonder if they switched to Royal Purple synthetic oil.
Rusty
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Re: SIG control line models
Coloring can be deceptive, I'd verify, especially if for plain bearing engines or engines with Mehanite or other iron piston and steel sleeve.RknRusty wrote:I hope they don't discontinue selling fuel. I bought a gallon of 10/20 in Huntersville and it's going fast. I had Wayne buy me a gallon of Powermaster 10/22 at Brodak and it's purple. Last time it was pink. I wonder if they switched to Royal Purple synthetic oil.
Rusty
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Re: SIG control line models
Nothing has changed with the Powermaster except for the color. I spoke with the sales rep a while back and verified.
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Re: SIG control line models
The reason I raised this topic is that the Sig Banshee looks (Like Rusty's Yak) a prime candidate for electrickery with the extended nose.
There are very few outlets in the UK for SIG kits and all are marked out of stock of everything except the ARF Primary Force.
Quite a few "kit" producers are taking the ARF route which often makes modifications and customization unfeasable.
I also have seen that some of the RC balsa ARFs are not really well fuel proofed - you can't get inside to do a proper job. Almost like they have a built in lifespan.
I am only surmising!
There are very few outlets in the UK for SIG kits and all are marked out of stock of everything except the ARF Primary Force.
Quite a few "kit" producers are taking the ARF route which often makes modifications and customization unfeasable.
I also have seen that some of the RC balsa ARFs are not really well fuel proofed - you can't get inside to do a proper job. Almost like they have a built in lifespan.
I am only surmising!
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Re: SIG control line models
Here across the pond, Sig only lists the following CL planes:ian1954 wrote:The reason I raised this topic is that the Sig Banshee looks (Like Rusty's Yak) a prime candidate for electrickery with the extended nose. There are very few outlets in the UK for SIG kits and all are marked out of stock of everything except the ARF Primary Force.
and the half-A Mini-Zilch:
I think your surmising is on target. I've seen a few expensive ARF's rekit themselves into kindling through pilot error or faulty equipment (which I still consider as pilot error). They may be built light, but they are not built durable like some of the plans and kits were.Quite a few "kit" producers are taking the ARF route which often makes modifications and customization unfeasable. I also have seen that some of the RC balsa ARFs are not really well fuel proofed - you can't get inside to do a proper job. Almost like they have a built in lifespan. I am only surmising!
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