Thanks for another great review Chris. With mine on full flaps and low throttle I could fly by like a blimp. She does really good aerobatics as you mentioned. The bright yellow and big size may be helpful for those who have eyesight restrictions or orientation issues with small planes.

@Thercgeek

Жыл бұрын

Very true!

@antoninocorso4051

3 ай бұрын

Grazie mille

Awesome video Chris, I love the style you got going on for the plane reviews. I have the older T28 CZ and I wish I knew that tip about the connectors sooner. I'm doing it by matching the tags on the connectors one by one. Keep up the good work on your channel.

@Thercgeek

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Nice review Chris. Yes, bigger does fly better

Thanks for another great video. And thanks for the links. I am buying this plane and definitely getting the softer tires and the wiring harness.

Great video and great plane. Well explained and well presented. I have the older red and white t28 and I'm still flying it 8 years later. I bought it in 2015 and its never gave me any trouble so far. Hope you enjoy your T28.

@Thercgeek

Жыл бұрын

Many thanks!

The big E-flite birds are very nice. Still enjoying your old 150 in Iron eagle trim. Nice flying T-28. I flew one of the V-1 28's when they first came out. You can't go wrong with a T-28.

Great video as usual. One of the things I enjoy most is how you fly scale. Slower control movements, realistic takeoff and landing. Great flying all around

@Thercgeek

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I like the connectors. The plane is great too ;-). Good stuff Chris, AH..

Cool video Chris! I’m a fan of the CZ T-28. Not really digging the yellow paint scheme though. Would be nice to see some spring loaded retracts at that price point. Then again, it’s always fun to do upgrades to personalize it. Thanks again for another cool informative video! Should be able to make it out to the field on Memorial Day. Hope to see you there!

Man, that took off in about 10 ft! Love it.

Yeah another great review Chris Nice touch with your wiring connectors, wiring can get real messy with some of these planes with all the options.

Awesomeness. I have the tini trogan. You’re making me want one.

nice flight ! hope you've gotten settled in and enjoying the area...👍

@Thercgeek

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Mostly settled now I think and loving where we are. 😊

Painted mine yellow 6 years ago love the yellow ! This plane for me is one of the best flying planes ever , I have 2 new in box incase of losing one so that I will always have a C Z T-28 !

@Thercgeek

Ай бұрын

Agree, this is an absolutely fantastic flyer!

I have just received the thunderbolt connectors and they make things a lot simpler. I wouldn't have known about them only i saw this video. Many thanks.

@Thercgeek

Жыл бұрын

So glad it was helpful!

Great review, I will have to save for this one.

@Thercgeek

8 ай бұрын

Thank you!

That underbelly shot of the retracts was fire 🔥!

Hey Chris, thanks for the reply! Just a couple of more of you don’t mind: what is the largest motor that you can put on the Trojan? Lastly, my grandson’s Apprentice to a nose dive yesterday and broke the motor mount. I got removed the bad one having to cut the plastic to get it off because the wires go through a hole in the mount. The problem is the wires are hard wired into the ECS and I don’t want to mess with it. So I want to cut the wires, feed them through the mount and install some quick connectors to reconnect the motor. Is that good solution! Thank you, Anthony Also, that Trojan will be his second plane, he’s nine!

Nice Big Bird at least that's what I'm painting for the pilot name. I agree they should have added a front nose door for the price. Still a great flight and video.

Very nice video never heard of the thunder connectors,also a scale prop would be nice 😅

@Thercgeek

Жыл бұрын

Adding a 3blade prop would be pretty easy. I’ll probably look at swapping it out at some point.

That is beautiful! And excellent video. I have a large Carbon Z Cub that I want to fit with cameras. May I ask which cameras you have mounted on the plane in this video? Thank you!

@Thercgeek

3 ай бұрын

Thank you! I’m just using runcam’s for the onboard captures. amzn.to/4aLTmpg

Hi, for flap deflections, you write elevator compensation of 10 and 18%. However, I use a different RC kit. Can you tell me how much the deflection is in millimeters? Thank you very much for your answer.

I kind of hoped that with this plane coming and going out of stock for years that there would have been some improvements on it. Better gear and single plug connections as you did on yours. I remember seeing this bird years ago, even though is a great airplane, it's due for an upgrade.

@Thercgeek

Жыл бұрын

I hear you.

@mrvoyagerm

5 ай бұрын

While I was disapointed to find the gear struts were just wire, and as you mentioned the wiring is prehistoric compared to other aircraft I have, after I saw three at our field fly beautifully for three different pilots and along with all the videos extolling the fabulous flight characteristics I had to have one. All that aside, it is the design of this model, the moments the simplicity and the grace of it that sold me. I have already upgraded the struts and the wiring and will likely upgrade the ESC as well as it is borderline adequate. All this will be done by the time this aircraft arrives at the field in the spring.

Hello Chris, what are your thoughts on a 3 blade prop. Saw a video of one and it looks and sounds really cool.

@Thercgeek

4 ай бұрын

I put a 14x9 3blade prop on mine and it works pretty well. I’d like to try a little bigger one on it though to test the power system a bit more though.

Love it, A bit big for me lol awesome ❤

Oh man, I'm so excited for the Legend Hobby one.

@Thercgeek

Жыл бұрын

You and me both! I’m really hoping I can do a review of one. It looks so dang good!

@flyboywbl

Жыл бұрын

@@Thercgeek I went RED(orange?)/white. RCGF 40cc with scale exhaust. Sierra scale exhaust as well. I'm so excited. Pre ordered the Corsair too. No I may never build my Top Flite Giant kit, lol. I should just sell it.

@Thercgeek

Жыл бұрын

Whoa, awesome!!

Great review Chris! I have one on the way. I am thinking of painting an alternative scheme, to avoid the "school bus" effect. A couple of questions: How much does she weigh, what's the prop size and the wheel size and are those 3 or 4 wire multi connectors that you are using? Thanks!

@Thercgeek

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! I couldn’t tell you the weight offhand and I won’t be able to weigh it for a couple days unfortunately. Prop is a 14.75x10 and yes, I used a 3 and a 4 wire connector (link in the description).

@cooltube

6 ай бұрын

Hi Chris, I’m going to order some of these multi wire connectors for mine but you say you used a 3 and a 4 connector yet I have 4 connection coming from each wing. Am I missing something maybe? Cheers Dave👍🏻🇬🇧

Hello Chris, what would you recommend as the largest motor you can put in the big yellow Trojan? Thank you, Anthony

@Thercgeek

5 ай бұрын

Well, It’s all dependent on how many cells and what prop you want to run. What prop you wanting to run?

Do you use th 6" por the 12" Version of the TB-Connectors in your plane ?

@Thercgeek

5 ай бұрын

I used the short ones because there was already a lot of excess wire at the wing.

I still got the original , with original in unreliable landing gear and all 😢. But with that being said it’s still an amazing volume (for those who love bigger). To piggyback off you they definitely needed to make quick connect as part of the bird and to make it one step better I wish they had a quick wing connect with no screws like the new Cougar from motion RC … we can only dream … oh can you share where you bought your connect for the wings … thx

@Thercgeek

Жыл бұрын

Yes, there is a link in the description. 😊

great review, do you know a good struts /gear mod replacement for this plane ? something that fits the stock retracts ?

@Thercgeek

6 ай бұрын

Are you wanting struts and retracts? Or just struts?

@heyjackfpv5469

6 ай бұрын

better struts that fit the original retracts or do you know of a better upgrade for everything ? @@Thercgeek

A video I saw used a 15x8 three blade. Thank you for your help. Where do you call home and if you don’t mind me asking. Anthony

@Thercgeek

4 ай бұрын

Nice! We live in the Nashville area.

Hi Chris, great video! Looking into getting one, just a few questions. 1. Is there a motor upgrade 2. What’s all the noise when taxing? Sounds like the wheels are coming off Thanks, Anthony

@Thercgeek

5 ай бұрын

Yeah, there are lots of options for different motors for this. The eflite power 60 or something similar would be a good place to start looking. What you’re hearing on the taxi is just the really hard stock tires. They make a lot of noise. 😆

Hey Chris, forgot to ask what paint do you use on EPO foam? Thanks, Anthony

@Thercgeek

5 ай бұрын

You can use pretty much any type of paint on epo as it’s extremely resilient to solvents. I have a huge list of my favorite finishing tools and paints on my website here: www.thercgeek.com/finishingresources

🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻😯😯😯😯🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 I’ve chased around a few T-28’s, and a few of those larger Carbon Z cubs… would be so cool to chase a giant T-28!!! …, gonna have to share this video with the locals, and uh…, see what happens; maybe somebody around here gets one 🤪😁

That's a way cool aeroplane. The slow passes are magic.

Hi Chris, would you suggest this for a second plane after a trainer. Thanks

@Thercgeek

7 күн бұрын

This would be a really good choice, but probably worth enlisting some help with the initial setup and flights.

Hi Chris I have been looking for this bird for a little while now. Finally located one and it is on its way. After watching your review I ordered the connector sets. They should be in next week too. I do haveone question. The sales ads recommend 5 to 8 channels for the tx. How many did you end up using and what for. Thanks Bob

@Thercgeek

9 ай бұрын

I’m going from memory, but I’m quite certain that I’m only using 6 channels. It’s been a while since I’ve flown the model, but I can’t think of an additional function at this point.

@robertchapman7773

9 ай бұрын

Thanks Chris.

@ts-ks6zf

9 ай бұрын

If you get the PNP version with 637T you need (7) to control ASX On/OFF and safe with a 3 position switch

@robertchapman7773

9 ай бұрын

ThanksTS . I actually got the BNF version. It was the only one in stock in Ontario Canada. So 7 channels it is then. Cheers for all the input. Bob

Dear the rc greek, I have a question. I have never flown before, but I have always loved RC planes, so I started looking for a plane that suited me and in the end I was helped well by an employee and I gained my experience on a Carbon Cub S2, I fly this plane both with safe and without safe optimally, so I want another plane and fly with it for about 4 months, everything is going well. So I'm no longer a beginner in my opinion :) I have 2 aircraft in mind, 1 of which is the Draco 2.0m and the other is carbon Z Trojan T-28, which of the 2 would you choose after the carbon Cub S2? please help!! :)))

@Thercgeek

2 ай бұрын

If you are looking at a choice between the two, then my recommendation would be the t28 all day long. It’s a much nicer flyer than the Draco imo and more aerobatic too.

@Turq66

2 ай бұрын

@@Thercgeek how long is the max flight time with the t28? Thank you :))

G’day Chris. Which thunderbolt connectors did you use ? The 3 or the 4s. ? Cheers mate 👍🦘

@Thercgeek

2 ай бұрын

I used a 3 and a 4 plug.

@mikenowland2739

2 ай бұрын

@@Thercgeek Thanks 👍

Chris, which Tbolt connectors do I order? 2 or 4 connector size?

@Thercgeek

10 ай бұрын

I used a 3 and a 4 on this.

@MultiSkyman1

10 ай бұрын

@@Thercgeek Thanks.

Nice model. Does it COME WITH the CAMERAS ?

@Thercgeek

Жыл бұрын

It does not come with any cameras. The onboard cameras I used are runcam2’s I got from Amazon here: amzn.to/3OIhIb9

Is the length more than 3 ft? From pov it looks pretty big.

@Thercgeek

Жыл бұрын

Yes, it’s quite a bit longer than 3’. Closer to 6’ 😉

Which TBOLT connectors did you use?

@Thercgeek

Жыл бұрын

I have a 3 and a 4 connection in there.

@CptDallas

Жыл бұрын

​@@ThercgeekNot.. what he asked.

Noice! I just wish the damn things were in stock lolol

@Thercgeek

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, I think they should be back in stock soon?

@hechtspeed

Жыл бұрын

@@Thercgeek june supposedly. Was may. Lol

@reckemroysrc3764

Жыл бұрын

​@@hechtspeed I got one. 😊 love it

The Trojan is amazing. Super great for the price too.

@Thercgeek

Жыл бұрын

It flies so nice!

What motor is it running?

@Thercgeek

19 күн бұрын

This newer version runs a Spektrum Avian motor. Not sure kv offhand.

Hi, "balsa flyer" here. I have a question, what are the benefits of a foam plane compared to balsa and ply? I have never flown a foamy and for some reason I don't want to, maybe it's just ignorance hence the question.

@Thercgeek

6 ай бұрын

Ultimately I think it boils down to manufacturability. At the smaller scales, foam is less expensive to produce in mass compared to balsa. They are extremely good flyers usually with much better durability compared to balsa. That said, a well designed rigid balsa airframe does tend to track a bit better in flight.

Der Flieger ist super. Aber der Kabelsalat aus den Flügeln ist immer wieder nervig. Muß das sein?

They could have made this plane so much better using alloy shock landing gear like the Jets do and use a good decent paint that doesn't smear off like the Cessna 150 red one did

shorten your servo leads.... that is quite a bit of extra weight that you're hauling around that can be removed easily and improve performance.

@Thercgeek

Жыл бұрын

I hear you, but honestly we’re talking maybe 1-2oz at most in an airplane that weighs many lbs and the airplane doesn’t know the difference. In this case, the simplicity of just having 2 connectors to plug in vs the otherwise 8 is more desirable for me. It’s a large model that’s kind of awkward to handle and these really help simplify assembling the airplane at the field for me.

@M4rkmcc21

10 ай бұрын

On a 2m plane? Come on. Even on a 800mm plane that extra wire is negligible

@briansutphin4180

10 ай бұрын

@@M4rkmcc21 every little bit helps the performance of the plane.... the more weight you save the better it'll fly....

Have an rc friend. Did not know he was a full size airplane pilot During the conversation He mentionef the best flying airplane he ever flew. Was a 747 So i geuss that bigger is indeed better

Can you hand launch it?

@Thercgeek

Жыл бұрын

No clue and I’m not willing to try. 😆

@sanexup1038

Жыл бұрын

@@Thercgeek I was joking but I think it could probably be done. Maybe not without sacrificing a rotator cuff though!

@Thercgeek

Жыл бұрын

Haha, I wasn’t sure if it was a joke or not. Hard to tell sometimes. 😆. Just get Nolan Ryan to toss it for you, should be the perfect heater needed. 🤣

Bigger is always better

Ciao miscelazione flap elevatore percentuali grazie mille

It kills me that for the price they don't include a 3 blade prop. Simple swap yeah but why have to do it?😕

@Thercgeek

Жыл бұрын

I understand.

For the price point it needs better retracts and wiring.

Personally I think Eflite missed the mark on this one due to it's size and difficulty in transportation, which has made me pass on this model. If they would have invested some time and money in engineering a quick disconnect wing, or even a three piece wing like the Focke Wulf, then I'd already have this model in my fleet and hangar.

@reckemroysrc3764

Жыл бұрын

I agree 💯 percent. But keep dreaming probably the worst part of this is the wing connection wires 4 per side I'm getting the same style connectors Chris used to make that a simple task

@steelrainfpv3383

Жыл бұрын

@RECKEM ROYS RC Those connectors will definitely come in handy and make things a lot easier, but unfortunately the screws holding the wings on, and their receptacles in the fuselage will eventually wear out and fail over time, which has happened to me with two different warbirds so far. I really think the way forward to make transportation and assembly easier in these big models, is the three piece wing with quick attachment and detachment points, such as with the Eflite Focke Wulf and the Draco in their lineup.

@Thercgeek

Жыл бұрын

I hear you on the 3 piece wing. That would be ideal for this airplane and simplify the transport and field assembly as well. Still an awesome model though imo.

@reckemroysrc3764

Жыл бұрын

@SteelRainFPV well you definitely have a solid point. I have the 1.5 p 51 with the 3 piece wing and it's definitely the way to go super simple.

Bigger is better anyway, because you can see the flight model better at a distance, which means you have a larger flight radius.

@flycatchful

Жыл бұрын

At distance big or small they all turn into a black silhouette.

@hubschenk1652

Жыл бұрын

@@flycatchful bigger plan = bigger silhouette 😉

It needs a three bladed prop!

For the price of this kit they should have been aluminum shock landing gear. No reason they shouldn't have done that. The weight wouldn't be that much difference

@Thercgeek

Жыл бұрын

I hear you, that would have been nice. All those things add up in price though, you know?

bet the noise landing gear is bad on grass

@Thercgeek

Жыл бұрын

I think it would probably do just fine. It has nice big tires, so that helps a lot.

I agree it's over priced, for a foamie , foam is very cheap to produce. more than 700.00 with tax and ship.

@Thercgeek

Жыл бұрын

Honestly, the value depends on what someone is looking for and what’s important to them, you know?

There is one problem with this flying model, it can’t mow the yard very will.

I fly 5000 and get 10 mins hence the smart technology, timer is slowly fading out for me

@Thercgeek

Жыл бұрын

Nice!

$700 is a bit steep for a foamy.

@Thercgeek

Жыл бұрын

I hear you. That’s all relative really as the value depends on what someone is looking for and what’s important to them, you know?

@RAW00815

Жыл бұрын

Totally worth it. It would be better 50 EUR more, better gear, better servo horns (these are a joke), quick cable connector, better prop and more AMP ESC.

@meazy451

6 ай бұрын

The profit margin is huge

I take it that you cant get this kit no more.

@Thercgeek

Жыл бұрын

Actually, They are available and in stock 😊 (link is in the description)

Not for the price.

E-Flight = Overpriced

@Thercgeek

Жыл бұрын

I think that depends on who you ask. 😆

Die Werbung nervt total!