David Ashby - Moderator Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 I was chatting to a distributor last month and we got talking about the number of Ultra Micro models that have come on to the market in the last couple of years. Quite a few of course. I wondered why only to be told that for every 10 UMs sold, they sell perhaps 1-2 trad balsa ARTF models. That surprised me, could it really be true that so many ultra micros are being bought or was that an exageration? For ultra micro I mean the 16" 'ish span RTF models that commonly fly indoors although some are better in small outdoor spaces. So a new poll just to see how many you've got really..... Edited By David Ashby on 19/03/2012 14:55:49 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Harris - Moderator Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 What's your definition of an Ultra Micro David? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ashby - Moderator Posted March 19, 2012 Author Share Posted March 19, 2012 Just amended the post Martin.....yep, the small RTF 16" span machines like the Parkone stuff - Cub, Sukhoi etc, Kyosho etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daithi O Buitigh Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 Does that include chuck gliders? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ashby - Moderator Posted March 19, 2012 Author Share Posted March 19, 2012 Nope Indoor R/C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reno Racer Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 None. Not a fan of a super expensive small piece of foam, that is most cases is just flown by thrust alone. If they were 5 times cheaper (probably the cost of producing them, now that HH have some competition and can't still be including the R&D in the cost), maybe i'd have one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Harris - Moderator Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 OK - I've gone for 3 - out and out toys excepted... E-fliteUMX Extra 3003D (seriously good fun indoors and out). Vapor - more capable than you'd imagine with a rearward C of G Kyosho Edge 540 - A bit limited on 3 channels so I keep threatening to use the gear in something else- but I haven't decided what to build for it yet. Maybe a KK Fokker D VIII? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ashby - Moderator Posted March 19, 2012 Author Share Posted March 19, 2012 Yes I like the Vapor, clever little thing and you can throw it about too as you say Martin. My E-f Extra 300 is no more, great plane but doesn't survive an encounter with a shockie prop arc too well I found. Edited By David Ashby on 19/03/2012 15:20:08 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aerotec Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 I love "regular" size RC but having moved to London UM models not only let me have a nice selection in a small flat but I can easily fly them on the common in a safe manner. So as much as I do love some balsa with glow power up front these models really are impressive. And maybe £100 for a UMX Beast is pricey but you take it out the box, charge it and fly. If that helps keep aeromodellers in the hobby then I am all for it. I recently got a Wot-4 Foam-E and it had its inaugral flight yesterday. It isn't a UM but for £99.95 + battery/Rx/Tx it is awesome! UMs are a Beast, mCPX heli and Minium Edge 540. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Skilbeck Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 I have a couple of Parkzone ones (SU-26 and T-28) and couple of older Kyosho ones. Great fun indoors or out (can fly in really small space). As for Christian's comment he obviously hasn't flown any of these, the T-28 is absolutely delightful and they are well engineered flying models (and don't have an excess of thrust). My T-28 was less than £70 (UK price), for that you get the airframe, 4 channel micro control, ESC, motor, flight pack and charger. A few years ago you would have paid twice that for a micro reciever and servos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seamus O'Leprosy Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 none Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty C Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 I have one,,,,, and one is probably enough! Rusty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myron Beaumont Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 Is "Ultra Micro " the correct terminlogy for 16" span . I have a couple of tiny models/toys ,a single rotor chopper and a bi-plane much smaller than that . Would I call them mini-nano machines then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buster prop Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 An Ember and a Micro Mustang. The Ember is a bit battered now after a few indoor seasons and it needs a new prop. The Mustang is ok, but it's never flown indoors just in a field in (very) calm weather. Must say I'm a bit tempted by the Trojan micro, heard and read very good reports of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Towell Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 Got 5 at the moment in working condition, had about 4 others that are no more... as my wife calls them x-planes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Randall Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 I agree with Frank, the T28 is great as is the Cub and the Hobby Zone Champ. And in a bad winter I find that indoor flying allows you to maintain your edge when you wouldn't normally be able to get stick time in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbycat Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 None for me. Unless they are planning on doing something with a 26cc petrol up front Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Marsh Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 I've got most of them. Fancy the new Piper Cup, with the ASK Glider. The Mig-15 is nice, as well as the Gee Bee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leccyflyer Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 Kyosho Minium Fly Baby and a Vapor as RTF, plus I suppose a few ff foam kits from CCLee and Flying Styro that are destined for RC, but haven't counted them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFlyingCrust Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 Just the 1. A Parkzone Ember II. Keeps me amused in the garden on a balmy summer evening. nice and gentle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Jones Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 I've dabbled but not really my thing. Flying aeroplanes within walls - as odd as outdoor squash (i.e. without any walls). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyclicscooby Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 I started with a minium certabrai (cessna) which I flew everywhere.. until a servo seized, so I got another one... still fly it, must be 5yrs old..Then got a 4ch piper as soon as it came out, and it was pants.. no proportion.. no d/r etcThen a 3ch Edge 540.. then the second on the piper died, so I put the gear in a guillows cub..In September I got a UMX Sbach (?72 at show) which is in another league.. It's 'proper' in everyway but its size, and boy does it shift..!Can't wait to get a Carbon Cub with flaps.. and a beast, and the glider.... Never flown inside, had huge fun with them, love them..Doesn't replace bigger planes, just something else aswell as...Luv Chrisie.. xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Buckingham Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 Just the one Parzone Cub, (though I'm looking at the Vapor ahead of the next indoor season). Great for throwing in the car for weekends away so that I can still get my flying fix, as well as indoors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eamonn Fahey Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 None. Only time I felt the urge to buy one was at the Nats. for indoor flying until I saw the cost. Bought a Wot4 kit instead. Hope this posting won't be removed. (Don't know why other postings to forum disapeared) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hogster Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 I bought 2 Micro sticks for the rc model club at school. Its not what gets my juices flowing but the kids seem impressed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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