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Agree on the P-38 as there aren't too many options besides really small to really big and expensive. I had read someplace that twins are hard to make in the park flyer size and that is why there aren't many in that size. It makes sense when looking at the offerings for any twin engine prop plane. I am trying to get most of the significant planes of WW2 and the P-38 is one I don't have. The P-40 is the other that I don't have and would like eventually. I had the FMS 800mm P-40, but sold it before I ever flew it after learning how hard it was to fly and all the modifications it needed to fly right. I was just starting out in the hobby and realized it would be a mistake to fly it just after a trainer. Another warbird I would like to see is a SMB Dauntless or TBM Avenger. Besides the Corsair, there aren't many WW2 US Navy planes on the market. I have the TH Hellcat and might add the Wildcat at some point.
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Originally posted by BRGT350 View PostAgree on the P-38 as there aren't too many options besides really small to really big and expensive. I had read someplace that twins are hard to make in the park flyer size and that is why there aren't many in that size. It makes sense when looking at the offerings for any twin engine prop plane. I am trying to get most of the significant planes of WW2 and the P-38 is one I don't have. The P-40 is the other that I don't have and would like eventually. I had the FMS 800mm P-40, but sold it before I ever flew it after learning how hard it was to fly and all the modifications it needed to fly right. I was just starting out in the hobby and realized it would be a mistake to fly it just after a trainer. Another warbird I would like to see is a SMB Dauntless or TBM Avenger. Besides the Corsair, there aren't many WW2 US Navy planes on the market. I have the TH Hellcat and might add the Wildcat at some point.
Mike\"When Inverted Down Is Up And Up Is Expensive\"
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Originally posted by Valkpilot View Post
Ahh, the Twin-tailed Devil, slayer of Yamamoto. Actually, it's easier to fly than most other warbirds because of the tricycle gear, so It won't nose over and mess up your prop and motor. The only problem now is, from my point of view is that currently it only comes in big and exspensive, or slightly less expensive but not well made. I used to fly the Flyzone "micro" P-38, and it was marvelous. Wish they would re-issue it.
The Avenger is another that I'd love, and I was sad to see it disappear from the available inventory before I felt ready for that kind of bird.
We're heading out to the Pima Air and Space Museum in a little bit, where I can go admire the real birds (and get some detail photos of the Fieseler).
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Originally posted by BRGT350 View PostAgree on the P-38 as there aren't too many options besides really small to really big and expensive. I had read someplace that twins are hard to make in the park flyer size and that is why there aren't many in that size. It makes sense when looking at the offerings for any twin engine prop plane. I am trying to get most of the significant planes of WW2 and the P-38 is one I don't have. The P-40 is the other that I don't have and would like eventually. I had the FMS 800mm P-40, but sold it before I ever flew it after learning how hard it was to fly and all the modifications it needed to fly right. I was just starting out in the hobby and realized it would be a mistake to fly it just after a trainer. Another warbird I would like to see is a SMB Dauntless or TBM Avenger. Besides the Corsair, there aren't many WW2 US Navy planes on the market. I have the TH Hellcat and might add the Wildcat at some point.
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Originally posted by Valkpilot View Post
Ahh, the Twin-tailed Devil, slayer of Yamamoto. Actually, it's easier to fly than most other warbirds because of the tricycle gear, so It won't nose over and mess up your prop and motor. The only problem now is, from my point of view is that currently it only comes in big and exspensive, or slightly less expensive but not well made. I used to fly the Flyzone "micro" P-38, and it was marvelous. Wish they would re-issue it.
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I have seen a few Flight Test planes and they look like they could be fun and they are inexpensive, but the scale part of me doesn't want to go that way. A couple of guys in my club have them. I see them as a great way to build something super cheap that can be great to toss in the car to go fly with the least amount of care possible.
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Originally posted by BRGT350 View PostI have seen a few Flight Test planes and they look like they could be fun and they are inexpensive, but the scale part of me doesn't want to go that way. A couple of guys in my club have them. I see them as a great way to build something super cheap that can be great to toss in the car to go fly with the least amount of care possible.
Obviously, to each their own, of course. That's one of the great things about this hobby.
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Has anyone seen the HSD 105mm 12S EDF foam jets? The F-16 they make is 7 channels, complete with locking main gear, LED lighting, LED afterburner and wheel brakes. It comes with the JP Hobby 12 blade 4250-875kV 12-S 44.4 volt EDF and a 150 amp ESC. The cost is well over $1,000 without a receiver, but man, I hope Motion and Freewing NEVER make anything like this cause I'm sure I'd be the first to buy it and lord knows I definitely can't afford it and probably can't fit it in my truck. So please, stay away from coming out with anything this big and expensive!Hugh "Wildman" Wiedman
Hangar: FL/FW: Mig 29 "Cobra", A-10 Arctic, F18 Canadian & Tiger Meet, F16 Wild Weasel, F4 Phantom & Blue Angel, 1600 Corsair & Spitfire, Olive B-24, Stinger 90, Red Avanti. Extreme Flight-FW-190 Red Tulip, Slick 60, 60" Extra 300 V2, 62" MXS Heavy Metal, MXS Green, & Demonstrator. FMS-1700mm P-51, Red Bull Corsair. E-Flite-70mm twin SU-30, Beast Bi-Plane 60", P2 Bi-Plane, P-51.
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Originally posted by Hugh Wiedman View PostHas anyone seen the HSD 105mm 12S EDF foam jets? The F-16 they make is 7 channels, complete with locking main gear, LED lighting, LED afterburner and wheel brakes. It comes with the JP Hobby 12 blade 4250-875kV 12-S 44.4 volt EDF and a 150 amp ESC. The cost is well over $1,000 without a receiver, but man, I hope Motion and Freewing NEVER make anything like this cause I'm sure I'd be the first to buy it and lord knows I definitely can't afford it and probably can't fit it in my truck. So please, stay away from coming out with anything this big and expensive!
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I almost, (very. very close) pulled the trigger on one of those Vipers too. But I ended up with a Predator jet instead. Now I'm saving my Penney's for a turbine to put in it. LOL. In retrospect I could have had 4 or 5 of those for the same cost. Oh well, those Vipers are so pretty I did the Silver 75mm, and the Ferrari 90mm. The planes, "to me" are truly exceptional. Main complaint is if you decide to order and install the landing gear up grade on the 75mm. It will take an act of god to change the nose gear. So it's better to order it with the fancy landing gear if you're going to get the fancy landing gear. FYI
Woody
PS, I have an Avanti too, still in the box. I've been having so much fun with the Vipers, just haven't felt the need to unbox it yet.
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