I just purchased a Katana from Nitroplanes. It was on sale for less than $59, and was delivered in 3 days. The finish on the Katana is very fragile, and just removing the parts from the protective styrofoam packaging resulted in the paint stripping off the EPO surface. It just does not adhere very well to the EPO. I am powering it with an Infinite 2213-970kV motor, CR25, Orange Rx, and Gens Ace 3s-1000mAh 25C battery. I have 3 D654 Solar servos and one Henge MD922 servo for the rudder. I've only a few flights on it, and I feel it needs more power. Present weight without battery is 535g.
Good points:
-Builds very quickly, parts fit well
-Very complete hardware package, includes carbon rods, servo arms, servo wire extensions, even motor mounting screws
-Highly visible color scheme
-Nice tailwheel
Bad points:
-Paint finish fragile and just gripping it can remove the finish
-Tricky to place Rx, esc
-Landing gear not robust - it tends to pop out of the holder in the fuselage even when glued in
-Live EPO hinges are stiff and throw is limited. I am thinking of slicing the control surfaces off and using CA hinges
-Control horns as designed are poor and limit throws. I'll probably replace them.
Impressions:
-Good deal at $59
-Needs modifications to get enough throw
-Precise flyer
-Stable harriers, good KE spins and KE
-200W not enough, 275W would be nice
Ron
Good points:
-Builds very quickly, parts fit well
-Very complete hardware package, includes carbon rods, servo arms, servo wire extensions, even motor mounting screws
-Highly visible color scheme
-Nice tailwheel
Bad points:
-Paint finish fragile and just gripping it can remove the finish
-Tricky to place Rx, esc
-Landing gear not robust - it tends to pop out of the holder in the fuselage even when glued in
-Live EPO hinges are stiff and throw is limited. I am thinking of slicing the control surfaces off and using CA hinges
-Control horns as designed are poor and limit throws. I'll probably replace them.
Impressions:
-Good deal at $59
-Needs modifications to get enough throw
-Precise flyer
-Stable harriers, good KE spins and KE
-200W not enough, 275W would be nice
Ron