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  • Keith Sandell May 1, 2010 at 8:29am
    I started a build thread at rcgroups.com where I am making comments about certain things as I go along and adding pictures. I hope you all will join me there. I'll still be around here, but rcgroups is going to be my primary spot for reporting on my build.
  • Michael Schreiber April 29, 2010 at 11:42pm
    I got mine 2 days ago and have been slowly building it. I can agree with that. The fuse seems like the correct length, but its proportions seem exaggerated. And the parts the connect the wings on seem poorly thought out. But so far I think it will make a great UAV.
  • Keith Sandell April 29, 2010 at 4:59pm
    I just got my MQ-9 from NitroPlanes today and it is awesome. I can't wait to start gathering all of the UAV stuff so I can begin my venture.

    I do have to agree with some of you though, the proportions could be better. The fuse and wing are not of the same scale. And some of the materials are heavier than I would like, so I may replace so of the parts. I may ultimately use the profiles form this one to build a slightly larger version from scratch.
  • Juriean Brands March 28, 2010 at 10:29am
    We all know that RC planes ar not toys...
  • Ryan March 28, 2010 at 10:25am
    the problem is jurien that if the "government and security agencies" are screening customers and happen to type your name into the internet the comment above, albeit a joke on your side, won't go down well with them.

    Trust me things not to say and that could be one of them.
  • Juriean Brands March 28, 2010 at 10:15am
    Hello Morli,

    No this isn't about security to prevent credit card fraud.
    If you had to email your ID and two days later you are been tolded that your order has been cancelled, the security reason is only that NitroPlanes lets screen there international customers by officials or agencies from the government. But NitroPlanes will not admit that I gues.
  • Juriean Brands March 28, 2010 at 9:48am
    Read this:

    Dear Customer,

    This email is concerning your NitroPlane order number
    yhst-1234567890. The order is currently on hold
    for security purposes. For verification we need you to
    fax or email us a copy of your credit card and your ID or
    driver license. You can hide or scratch out your credit
    card numbers except for the last four digits. Please email
    the copies to verification@nitroplanes.com or to our secured fax number
    (516)706-0421.

    Once we receive your information we will email you within
    2 business days with our decision. Be assured that all
    information you provide will be treated as strictly confidential
    and used only in relation to verifying this order. If we
    do not receive this information, your order will be placed
    on hold, and will subsequently be cancelled after 10 business days.

    It is our goal to avoid any problems, and to continue to conduct
    business with you. Therefore it is important that we receive
    this information. Should you have any questions or concerns,
    please call us at (626)968-9860 Monday to Friday 9am to 7pm PST,
    or email us at verification@nitroplanes.com.


    Best Regards,
    NitroPlane
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  • Juriean Brands March 28, 2010 at 9:14am
    Hello Chris,

    Yes I had to sent a copy of my credit card too, but I scrached out all numbers except the last four digits (that's what Nitroplanes asked my to do).
    It's nonsence to ask for my ID and then tell me the kit is "oversized for international shipment".
    To only reason is that they (and the agencies and the government) think every European is a (potentional) terrorist.

    best regards
  • Moderator
    Gary Mortimer March 28, 2010 at 8:54am
    @Chris, yes its defo a plane to be flown if you know what I mean, every good landing comes off a good approach, needs a bigger flying field and can't just be chucked in a car and operated from a rough field.

    @Juriean, frustrating but perhaps you should be telling Nitroplanes. Not sure why you sent ID along with your CC details, I would change your CC if I were you.
  • Juriean Brands March 28, 2010 at 8:19am
    I am living in Europe...
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