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Postby Eric Shepherd » November 12th, 2018, 4:33 pm

NOW SOLD
TOP FLITE GIANT “GOLD” SERIES MODELS
STINSON RELIANT SR9 KIT (PART BUILT)
This kit has been discontinued recently by Top Flite as it has been manufactured since 2008. I obtained the kit “new” from a local model shop at a cost of £399.00.
I believe they may have another in stock as it is still advertised at that price.
I bought the kit in late August 2018 with the intention of converting it to an electric motor power. To date I have completed the tailplane elevator fin & rudder & port wing, minus aileron & flap. I have also prepared a number of components for the starboard wing.
Picture Album link
https://www.modelflying.co.uk/albums/me ... sp?a=48991
Build Log Link.
https://www.modelflying.co.uk/forums/po ... ?th=137555
YouTube Links
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sUnJQmRsgVU&t=577s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h3KBJ9O ... e=youtu.be

Unfortunately, after much soul searching, I have reached the stage where I have run out of space, see pics for my build area. So, either the kit or my wife has to go, as I want to hang onto the wife, the part built kit has to go.
Since I bought the kit, I have also purchased the Top Flite Cockpit kit at a cost of £45.72, plus UK tax & import duty of £40.00
The fiberglass components to replace the ABS ones in the kit, including cowl with rocker cover blisters moulded in, spats, tail wheel shroud, wing strut fairings from Fiberglass Specialities USA at a cost of
£162.19.
A pair of 5 inch wheels cost around £20.
1/5th scale civil pilot bust cost £10.00.
Phenolic tube assembly to replace the paper tube supplied in the kit, cost
£30.
A set of Robart hinges enough to fully complete the model.
£20,
A set of 10 large scale Kavan hinges cost
£12,
as I thought the Robarts were not suitable for the flaps, neither have been fitted in the wing so the buyer can choose which he prefers.
Also a dummy 7inch diameter 9 cylinder dummy radial engine from the Czech Republic at a cost of
£28.36

A four sheet copy of the plans in top quality paper, rolled in a tube. I've built the components using the original plans, as the ones I had printed were far superior & wanted to keep them. cost £40.00
So, to date it stands me at just over-
£800.00
Plus a couple of hundred hours building time, plus ancillaries, glue knives & saw blades etc. The fuselage hasn't been started so the buyer can decide if he wants to use electric or I/C.
All the empty balsa & ply die cut sheets for the built components are available.
I have also completed a comprehensive photographic build log for the parts I've completed, of over 300 pictures, this can be included on a memory stick if required. I also have a set of original pictures & videos of full sized versions & the full model build log of an American builder, this is also included.
You can download a PDF version of the plans & manual from the links at the end of this add,
check it out before making an offer as it isn't an easy build.
Suitable for experienced builders only, with plenty of building space, & time, which I haven't.
I'm open to offers, but will not ship or split, it all has to be collected from
Merseyside UK. PR99SG,
Open to offers?

TOP FLITE Description.
Rewards craftsman builders' investments of time, talent and TLC with a sport scale masterpiece that flies as good as it looks
Ideal for detailing! Created with plans scaled from exacting 3-views
Includes preformed ABS parts: a radial cowl; gear, strut and tailwheel fairings; wheel pants; and inspection plates
Features all-wood parts, Gold Edition-engineered for better fit, greater strength and simpler structures
Eases transportation problems with a 2-piece wing design—and access to hidden wing bolts in the cabin with cabin doors that open!
Provides servo mounts in each wing panel to shorten and tighten linkages, and speed and strengthen control response
Compatible with a wide range of finishing methods for authentic Golden Age good looks
Wing blends from a "Clark Y" airfoil at the root to a Selig 8036 airfoil to provide comforting stability and graceful aerobatics
Adapts to a wide range of 2-stroke, 4-stroke and gasoline engines for customized performance.
SPECIFICATIONS
Stock Number: TOPA0310
Wingspan: 100.5 in (2550 mm)
Wing Area: 1487 in² (95.9 dm²)
Weight: 16-25 lb (7.26-11.34 kg)
Wing Loading: 24.8-38.7 oz/ft² (76-118 g/dm²)
Fuselage Length: 67.8 in (1720 mm)
Requires: 4-5 channel radio with 6-8 servos, 2-stroke 1.08-1.99 cu in, 4-stroke 1.2-1.6 cu in (19.5-26), or 25-35 cc (1.5-2.0 cu in) gasoline engine, glow fuel, glow starter and support equipment
Suggested MonoKote Colors: Dark Red & Black
Recommended Scale Option: Cabin Interior Kit (TOPQ8409)
Product Manual - Technical Data - Stinson Reliant FAQ - Parts Listing - Accessories Needed
https://www.top-flite.com/airplanes/topa0310.html
Reviews.
https://www.top-flite.com/reviews/topa0310-rcsi.html
https://www.top-flite.com/reviews/topa0310-rcm.html
https://www.top-flite.com/reviews/topa0310-man.html
Now discontinued.
As they say in the USA!
“BRING OFFERS”
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Re: Top Flite Stinson Reliant SR9 Giant Scale Kit Part Built.

Postby Eric Shepherd » November 16th, 2018, 7:17 pm

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/113379124951Now on Ebay, get the wife to buy it for Christmas. Black Friday Special.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/113379124951

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Re: Top Flite Stinson Reliant SR9 Giant Scale Kit Part Built.

Postby Eric Shepherd » November 20th, 2018, 10:11 pm

Dramatic price seop must sell soon see new ebay add.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/113379124951

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Re: Top Flite Stinson Reliant SR9 Giant Scale Kit Part Built.

Postby Eric Shepherd » November 23rd, 2018, 4:40 pm

FINAL BLACK FRIDAY REDUCTION< SEE EBAY ADD.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/113379124951

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Re: Top Flite Stinson Reliant SR9 Giant Scale Kit Part Built.

Postby Eric Shepherd » November 25th, 2018, 10:05 am

STINSON EBAY BUY NOW LISTING WILL END MONDAY 26.11.18 7PM, NEW AUCTION STYLE LISTING WILL START. LAST CHANCE TO USE CURRENT LISTING.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/113379124951

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Re: Top Flite Stinson Reliant SR9 Giant Scale Kit Part Built.

Postby Eric Shepherd » November 26th, 2018, 7:51 pm

AUCTION STYLE LISTING STARTED 26.11.18 for 7 days.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/113402924900

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Re: Top Flite Stinson Reliant SR9 Giant Scale Kit Part Built.

Postby Eric Shepherd » November 27th, 2018, 4:55 pm

DUE TO PROBLEMS WITH LISTING THIS ON EBAY, I HAVE CANCELLED THE LISTING. IT WILL NOT BE GOING BACK ON THERE. SO IF ANYONE OF THE 16 WATCHERS OR ANYONE ELSE IS INTERESTED, THE PRICE IS £300.00, cash on collection. PM me if you are interested.

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Re: Top Flite Stinson Reliant SR9 Giant Scale Kit Part Built.

Postby Eric Shepherd » December 2nd, 2018, 11:58 am

Managed to re-list it on Ebay the way I wanted, not the way they tried to enforce. It's an auction sale with a start price of £149.00 &[b][url]NO RESERVE!!!
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/113417126807

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Re: Top Flite Stinson Reliant SR9 Giant Scale Kit Part Built.

Postby Eric Shepherd » December 7th, 2018, 3:55 pm

Top Flite Stinson Reliant.

Hi Guys, Less than 48 hours to go, this insertion, 300+ hits, 32 watchers & 2 bids (by same person). Still time to grab a bargain. :o
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/113417126807

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Re: Top Flite Stinson Reliant SR9 Giant Scale Kit Part Built.

Postby Eric Shepherd » December 8th, 2018, 10:36 pm

Hi again Guys, just over 12 hours to go. Over 400 hits & 36 watchers. This could be the sale of the Century???
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/113417126807
:o

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Re: Top Flite Stinson Reliant SR9 Giant Scale Kit Part Built.

Postby Eric Shepherd » December 9th, 2018, 12:37 pm

Provisionally Sold.

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Re: Top Flite Stinson Reliant SR9 Giant Scale Kit Part Built.

Postby Eric Shepherd » December 14th, 2018, 9:43 pm

Those of you who have been watching the Stinson Kit sale will know it sold for £190 on Ebay, since then the buyer who lives near Edinburgh & has paid the full amount through Paypal, is prevaricating about the collection. If anyone here wants the Stinson for the same amount £190 cash & can collect this weekend, I will cancel the bid & you can have everything listed.

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Re: Top Flite Stinson Reliant SR9 Giant Scale Kit Part Built.

Postby Eric Shepherd » December 15th, 2018, 10:10 am

Panic over buyer collecting this morning. Now sold, honest :lol:

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Re: Top Flite Stinson Reliant SR9 Giant Scale Kit Part Built.

Postby Alan Cantwell 1131 » December 16th, 2018, 6:37 pm

Eric, Jimmy Shaw passed away today, the funeral is in the new year, if you want to be kept up to date with this, let me know,

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Re: Top Flite Stinson Reliant SR9 Giant Scale Kit Part Built.

Postby Eric Shepherd » December 16th, 2018, 7:18 pm

Thanks Alan, sorry to hear that, although Jimmy & I didn't see eye to eye, it's sad to hear of a dedicated ex ODMAC member passing. I had heard from the then current ODMAC chairman a couple of years ago, that Jimmy was suffering from dementia, sad way to go.
I guess you are up to speed on my current model aircraft antics? Since August I must have spent over £2k, kitting myself out to get back into the game. I will be joining BATS in Bramhall in January, as you probably know, they are a dedicated leccy club & have a flat field site. Have to see how it goes. I'm still in touch with Ken Ritchie, who was supposed to be taking me to the Southport field at Leisure Lakes, but as yet he hasn't been in touch. Exchanged emails with Ray Stuart in August, but he said he had lost interest. Just happen to be going to a funeral on Wednesday, one of the residents in our apartments passed away. She was 93 & in a bad way. Anyway I'm getting morbid. I've seen your name popping up on the LMA site, still wheeling & dealing.
Thanks again for the info.
Eric.


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