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Originally posted by Grossman56 View PostANYTHING!!
With a 1600mm wingspan and a prop on the front
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An 80 mm EDF.
It's been a while since we've seen a new Flightline bird, since the Spitty which was announced in the Winter of 2017.
Grossman56
The Libby came Nov 2017 after the Spitty which was Jan 2017
And yes on another 1600mm bird but with 2 props.....................:ov10
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HSD Skyraider FlightLine OV-10 FMS 1400: P-40B, P-51, F4U, F6F, T-28, P-40E, Pitts, 1700 F4U & F7F, FOX glider Freewing A-6, T-33, P-51 Dynam ME-262, Waco TF Giant P-47; ESM F7F-3 LX PBJ-1 EFL CZ T-28, C-150, 1500 P-51 & FW-190
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Well my vote is for a really nice 2000mm C-130. If you want one of these today all you can do is scratch build one, not gonna happen, for me at least. I cannot understand why we got B-17's, B-24's, heck we even have PBY's, (Dynam of course. No landing gear, LOL). But no nice C-130, "for crying out loud".
Yes there are a few short kits around, but you have to have a dedicated trailer to move them around. Where is the fun in that. Also you'll spend 2 years building one of them, then OMG if you have a miss hap. So I vote for "Freewing" to do this, as it is in fact jet powered, jet powered props that is.
Variants of the C-130 have been operating since the late 60's. They have been used as attack aircraft, bombers, cargo haulers, troop carriers, and many, many other rolls I can't even think of. Been in service for more than 60 years, still in service today and widely used by many nations in the world.
Now in case anyone's interested I use to fly these in the Air National Guard many moons ago. I also knew more than my fair share of Phantom Jet Pilots. The air frame, (on the real C-130's) is magnificent! The aircraft is very controllable, much, much more controllable than a Phantom Jet. As a matter of fact many National Guard C-130 pilots were indeed former Phantom Jet Pilots, (I was not a former Phantom Jet Pilot FYI).
My point being, in my opinion, you really need to be an accomplished RC pilot to even attempt driving an RC Phantom jet. But a much lesser accomplished RC pilot could easily fly a nice C-130 RC model. Even those who have scratch built them always rave about how well and predictable it is to fly.
SO why doesn't anyone make one? Your guess is as good as mine, can't help but wonder about this. There is even a company that skipped over the C-130, and made a C-17, LMAO. Yes you can buy a C-17 right now, but no C-130.
This is clear evidence that the group think mentality is alive and well in the aircraft model industry. This is moronic to say the least. So why do we have a B-17, B-24, C-17, and even an Airbus A-380, and no C-130? I you can answer this, with an answer that makes sense I'll salute you. For me, I just think no one is paying attention.
LISTEN to me carefully. If you make it, they will come.
Best Regards
Woody
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Originally posted by rifleman_btx View PostThe speed 4s would produce would rip the wings clean off that plane lol
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We always want more power...
You can always add more power too. But be sure to stiffen/strengthen the aircraft when you do it.
There is the loss of low speed performance when you add the power because you are adding weight. For general sales, the models need to have reasonable low speed performance, because the average RC pilot never learns to handle take-off or landing of a heavy warbird.
(Often not even the people that build and fly them...)
At a local annual scale big bird event, there was a guy who brought a P-51 every year for 7 years that I attended. Every year he taxied out to the runway, hammered the throttle and cartwheeled the airplane. He never learned and would never listen.
You just can't handle a heavy scale warbird like a lightly built 50CC 3D aerobatic aircraft.
Be careful what you ask for... you might get it.FF gliders and rubber power since 1966, CL 1970-1990, RC since 1975.
current planes from 1/2 oz to 22 lbs
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Originally posted by fhhuber View PostWe always want more power...
You can always add more power too. But be sure to stiffen/strengthen the aircraft when you do it.
There is the loss of low speed performance when you add the power because you are adding weight. For general sales, the models need to have reasonable low speed performance, because the average RC pilot never learns to handle take-off or landing of a heavy warbird.
(Often not even the people that build and fly them...)
At a local annual scale big bird event, there was a guy who brought a P-51 every year for 7 years that I attended. Every year he taxied out to the runway, hammered the throttle and cartwheeled the airplane. He never learned and would never listen.
You just can't handle a heavy scale warbird like a lightly built 50CC 3D aerobatic aircraft.
Be careful what you ask for... you might get it.
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Originally posted by Woodcock View PostWell my vote is for a really nice 2000mm C-130. If you want one of these today all you can do is scratch build one, not gonna happen, for me at least. I cannot understand why we got B-17's, B-24's, heck we even have PBY's, (Dynam of course. No landing gear, LOL). But no nice C-130, "for crying out loud".
Yes there are a few short kits around, but you have to have a dedicated trailer to move them around. Where is the fun in that. Also you'll spend 2 years building one of them, then OMG if you have a miss hap. So I vote for "Freewing" to do this, as it is in fact jet powered, jet powered props that is.
Variants of the C-130 have been operating since the late 60's. They have been used as attack aircraft, bombers, cargo haulers, troop carriers, and many, many other rolls I can't even think of. Been in service for more than 60 years, still in service today and widely used by many nations in the world.
Now in case anyone's interested I use to fly these in the Air National Guard many moons ago. I also knew more than my fair share of Phantom Jet Pilots. The air frame, (on the real C-130's) is magnificent! The aircraft is very controllable, much, much more controllable than a Phantom Jet. As a matter of fact many National Guard C-130 pilots were indeed former Phantom Jet Pilots, (I was not a former Phantom Jet Pilot FYI).
My point being, in my opinion, you really need to be an accomplished RC pilot to even attempt driving an RC Phantom jet. But a much lesser accomplished RC pilot could easily fly a nice C-130 RC model. Even those who have scratch built them always rave about how well and predictable it is to fly.
SO why doesn't anyone make one? Your guess is as good as mine, can't help but wonder about this. There is even a company that skipped over the C-130, and made a C-17, LMAO. Yes you can buy a C-17 right now, but no C-130.
This is clear evidence that the group think mentality is alive and well in the aircraft model industry. This is moronic to say the least. So why do we have a B-17, B-24, C-17, and even an Airbus A-380, and no C-130? I you can answer this, with an answer that makes sense I'll salute you. For me, I just think no one is paying attention.
LISTEN to me carefully. If you make it, they will come.
Best Regards
Woody
By the way a few months ago one of the 3rd party developers for my favorite flight simulator DCS World had posted a question on their Facebook page asking people what none combat airplane would they like to see come to DCS.
And the most requested airplane was some sort of C-130 variant. This would be for a full fidelity simulation complete with a fully clickable cockpit controls. So this would be something also to watch for if your a fan of the C-130.
As for an RC C-130 I think this Coast Gard variant would be the most visible in the air.
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Originally posted by Seniorflyer63 View PostI want a scale 1700 mustang that flies aggressively.The current one lacks power periodDo any of the 1700series fly well...
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There was mention on the size of the battery and that if you use a 3300, you're better off because you're not adding a lot of weight.
A couple of avenues to explore.
Grossman56Team Gross!
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