![]() Offering excellent centering, good torque and ample speed, the TowerPro servos performed exactly as I hoped, with no issues, drama or problems in any way throughout the build or flights. I have purchased some budget based electronics in the past, but even my prop cost more than this servo! However, I was soon to be pleasantly surprised, as the TowerPro servos not only kept the build costs way below budget, but also provided excellent performance for this class of aircraft. "$4.99 servos - seriously?" That was my exact thought as I came across the TowerPro SG5010 servos for the very 1st time. Overall, this power setup was the very definition of overkill, but since it was on hand and unoccupied, it fit the bill nicely. Harnessing the 1900W AT3530 was a HobbyWing 120A ESC, being fed by a Pulse Ultra 45C 6S 3700mAh LiPo, equating to an easy 8+ minute flight time with generous levels of power throughout the flight. ![]() Due to the tricycle gear layout, the VStick offers a maximum 13" prop size before clearance becomes an issue, so spec your Stick wisely to avoid digging trenches on power up. Having never fancied the ICE route, electric power was my preferred choice of propulsion, with a hideously overpowered T-Motor AT3530 700kV motor paired to a 12圆" prop that was available at short reach. The kit even includes a fuel tank with plumbing, so this kit is ICE (Internal Combustion Engine) ready for those akin to internal combustion power. Going the glow route? Add in a 5th servo and replace the brushless motor & ESC with your favorite 2 stroke / 4 stroke engine of choice, and you're set. Whether your 1st build or 100th, this kit shouldn't pose much trouble, with an assembly process that was quite basic, with few "outside of the box" solutions required.Īs a kit only, full electronics are required, equating to (4) standard sized servos, a brushless motor, ESC, transmitter, receiver, battery and charger. Aside from a few bits and bobs that required more attention than expected, the build was straight forward and simple, with a bolt on vertical stabilizer, amongst other "no glue required" assembly processes. VMar states a build time of 3-5 hours, which seems on par if everything goes perfect. Not recommended, but quite ideal for those hellbent upon a need for speed.Īrriving well packaged with a sensible instruction manual, the VStick 40 assembly process was fairly straight forward, with the few typical time killers common for any kit based aircraft, despite the brand. ![]() In my case, this was a full electric affair, with 1900 watts of brushless fury at the fore, providing double the spec'd power output suggested by VMar. A 5th servo bay is ready & waiting for those with an affinity for glow power, offering throttle actuation of your favorite engine of choice. Installing servos was simple and straight forward, with the VStick 40 requiring (4) standard sized servos for the (2) ailerons, (1) rudder and (1) elevator. Fully covered in a Pol圜ote "Enhanced Covering System," the VStick 40 arrives completely covered, with only basic assembly required. Spec'd as an "ARF" (Almost Ready to Fly) with a 59" spanned two piece wing, VMar hits the nail upon the proverbial head with a well completed aircraft kit that is nearly complete and electrics ready. Beautiful on the ground and in the skies above, the VStick 40 is easy to track thanks to its size and colors, with its vibrant livery a joy to behold in the bright blue skies. Constructed of durable balsa and ply with the trademark box style fuselage, the VStick 40 utilizes a robust tricycle landing gear system with three solid wheels that are designed to take the hits and keep on rolling - rough landings be damned.ĭressed in bright red, VMar emblazons the VStick with the unmistakable Maltese Cross design, drawing from the age old livery of the notorious Red Baron that prowled the skies of yore. Designed for intermediate to advanced pilots, this 4 channel beast is purpose built and ruggedly tough, providing epic flying qualities that have endeared this machine to the hearts of many, both young and old alike.Īffectionately dubbed the "Ugly Stick" by many pilots over the years, the VMar "VStick 40" carries on the Stick lineage, drawing from the tried and true layout that is designed to get the job done. Notorious in the fixed wing world, the "Stick" has been the choice of aircraft for apprentices in search of the next level of flight, offering benign handling traits with sporty levels of performance for the ultimate big sky thrills.
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