Galaxy/Cloud Models ME-163 Komet

geeee · May 04, 2003, 07:45 AM

Hey Guys,
I just found this one doing a search and was wondering if anyone has any experiance with it?? They claim in the description that it has good slow flying characteristics?? I find that hard to believe for a Komet. I have a Irvine 480 cobalt that needs a home. Any input would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Geeee

Mark Haigh · May 04, 2003, 12:23 PM

Not a bad model. Flies OK, but a little heavy needs a good handlaunch.

http://www.btinternet.com/~mark.frumtarn/photo.htm

The Komet link is on the far right.

geeee · May 04, 2003, 06:47 PM

Thanks Mark for the input. Nice paint job. When you say heavy,how heavy?? The ad does not give an all up weight. Also,by good hand launch,should I take that to mean running 10 ft. or so and then a solid throw??
Sincerely,
Gregg

Mark Haigh · May 05, 2003, 03:19 PM

Gregg,
Sorry can't really remember the weight. There wasn't much I could save on anyway. The wings are foam veneered and the fuz is a lite-ply profile frame with the two ABS sides glued around it. There was a good review in the EFI magazine in 2002 or 2001, which gave more details.

Yes, a nice run up and a good throw will see it airborne. The fuz is an odd shape to hold - some rough sandpaper squares glued around the CG position make for an easier grip.

Mark.

norite · Jul 30, 2005, 07:54 AM

OK, this is an old thread.....but for info, I'm building this exact kit. It's going to be powered by an AXI 2814/12 swinging a 9x6 or 10x6 prop (i've order both so I'll try them out in turn) with 1900 FAUP sanyo pack or 1800 nimh pack. Total weight should be in the 800g range, so it should go like er, a rocket!!

I think it will also be possible to make a take off dolly for this thing, to save handlaunching it.

KOMET 44 · Jul 30, 2005, 11:58 AM

Paul Cook did a reveiw on this plane in the old E.F.I. magazine,2000?? I know I have it.I'll look for it after.

stefanP

May 04, 2003, 07:45 AM	#1
geeee Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Lititz,PA U.S.A. Posts: 57	Galaxy/Cloud Models ME-163 Komet Hey Guys, I just found this one doing a search and was wondering if anyone has any experiance with it?? They claim in the description that it has good slow flying characteristics?? I find that hard to believe for a Komet. I have a Irvine 480 cobalt that needs a home. Any input would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Geeee

May 05, 2003, 03:19 PM	#4
Mark Haigh Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Barnsley, Great Britain (UK) Posts: 447	Gregg, Sorry can't really remember the weight. There wasn't much I could save on anyway. The wings are foam veneered and the fuz is a lite-ply profile frame with the two ABS sides glued around it. There was a good review in the EFI magazine in 2002 or 2001, which gave more details. Yes, a nice run up and a good throw will see it airborne. The fuz is an odd shape to hold - some rough sandpaper squares glued around the CG position make for an easier grip. Mark. Last edited by Mark Haigh; May 05, 2003 at 03:21 PM.

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May 04, 2003, 12:23 PM	#2
Mark Haigh Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Barnsley, Great Britain (UK) Posts: 447	Not a bad model. Flies OK, but a little heavy needs a good handlaunch. http://www.btinternet.com/~mark.frumtarn/photo.htm The Komet link is on the far right.

May 04, 2003, 06:47 PM	#3
geeee Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Lititz,PA U.S.A. Posts: 57	Thanks Mark for the input. Nice paint job. When you say heavy,how heavy?? The ad does not give an all up weight. Also,by good hand launch,should I take that to mean running 10 ft. or so and then a solid throw?? Sincerely, Gregg

Jul 30, 2005, 07:54 AM	#5
norite Wake up and smell the veg Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Right behind my shinai Posts: 172	OK, this is an old thread.....but for info, I'm building this exact kit. It's going to be powered by an AXI 2814/12 swinging a 9x6 or 10x6 prop (i've order both so I'll try them out in turn) with 1900 FAUP sanyo pack or 1800 nimh pack. Total weight should be in the 800g range, so it should go like er, a rocket!! I think it will also be possible to make a take off dolly for this thing, to save handlaunching it.

Jul 30, 2005, 11:58 AM	#6
KOMET 44 D.G.B. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Southington, Connecticut, United States Posts: 2,366	Paul Cook did a reveiw on this plane in the old E.F.I. magazine,2000?? I know I have it.I'll look for it after. stefanP