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Originally posted by Md_cobra View PostSo why not have that price from the get go??
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Originally posted by Aros.MotionRC View PostGuys trust us, if we didn't have to raise the prices we wouldn't. It sucks. However it has to do with tariffs, licensing and other fees that force our hand. Profit margins are already very slim (we like to say we didn't get in this business to get rich but for the passion and love of the hobby). It's a sad fact of the current business climate, China and dealing with licensing contracts among many other factors. Perhaps others can comment more on the matter but that's the quick synopsis.
I thought the tariffs kicked in in September. Why did it go up mid run of the plane in January?
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Originally posted by TiredIronGRB View Post
Reward for preordering ;)
Introductory price of 399.00 for pre-ordering!
See not hard yet informative.
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[QUOTE=Aros.MotionRC;n174376](Not purposely trying to change the subject but...)
Maiden Success! :Cool:
Took her to the school track after work. The usual nerves prevailed until she left the ground and then it was just FUN FUN FUN from then on! As great as this plane looks with the quality, she flies every bit the part as well. So well behaved with plenty of power to do any of the usual warbird aerobatics. The large prop sounds sweet! After some trimming (primarily due to the camera on my port wing tip) I felt like this was my 50th flight with her, not the maiden. Rolls, inverted, all so simple and effortless. After 6 or 7 patterns or so I dropped the gear, and full flaps on the approach...She just sunk down so easily with a perfect greaser. Even without flaps man the takeoff roll was like 15 feet if that!
Unfortunately my RunCam2 didn't survive the F-22 meeting a light pole last weekend so I had to use my old Keychain Cam #16. The HD isn't as sharp and crisp but better than nothing I suppose. After she landed I was grinning from ear-to-ear like a little kid. Probably what I love the best about this hobby. No matter your age, it makes you feel like a kid on Christmas morning all over again, and again, and again.
Wow! Very cool maiden!!! The pilot was a cool customer...never even moved a muscle.... even when inverted. And he went by those light poles like they weren't even there!!!LOL I was having flashbacks!:Scared::Scared:LOL
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Originally posted by TiredIronGRB View Post
Reward for preordering ;)Warbird Charlie
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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Originally posted by OV10 View Post
Gotta disagree with ya on that bud because there was never a "preorder" price incentive mentioned liked there was with the A-10 and this one was one of those that was on the across the board 15-20% hike on 8 of the 9 FL warbirds. ;)
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Originally posted by Aros.MotionRC View PostGuys trust us, if we didn't have to raise the prices we wouldn't. It sucks. However it has to do with tariffs, licensing and other fees that force our hand. Profit margins are already very slim (we like to say we didn't get in this business to get rich but for the passion and love of the hobby). It's a sad fact of the current business climate, China and dealing with licensing contracts among many other factors. Perhaps others can comment more on the matter but that's the quick synopsis.
I will say congratulations on the maiden.
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Originally posted by Md_cobra View PostI bought an 89 mustang got from a friend first said he wanted 2k. I went to the bank got the money came back and he was like oh I changed my mind. I want 2200.00. I bought the car but we never hung out or spoke since.
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OK all you sports fans...…. Just spent a couple minutes on a preliminary unboxing of my new FL Bubbletop and let me tell you - MRC and FlightLine hit the skin off the ball on this bird! All the pictures I've seen were sooo good I had to wait and see it myself to believe it. Make NO MISSTAKE - this baby far exceeded my expectations. 1. There is virtually NO texture or "gator effect" on this bird. 2. The color is true and consistent across all the surfaces and the cockpit is more detailed than expected. 3. The detail and scale is unbelievable I'm SO pleased and I thank MRC and FlightLine for investing in the quality of this design. Now, use this standard on your future Warbird products.5 Photos
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Originally posted by TiredIronGRB View Post
Oh I know I was just kidding... but can you tell me when they've had a price increase?
One example that I was pretty vocal about was this............the FMS 1400 P-40B that came out @ $349 when the equiv hardware appointed FW Stang was sitting at $289.
FMS then increase the price to $399. Sales predictably plummeted and pricing was readjusted and ended up where it is at today @ $329.
The FW 1410 Mustang now sits $309. So yes, there has been "reasonable" price increases by FW over the past two years as well as by others too.;)
These increases today are just a little bit of a shocker to me especially since I'm in the rebuild phase and you know that I roll pretty good with the punches but..............
You should know better than to ask an old corporate purchasing/contracts manager pricing questions LOL
OK guys.......I'm off the pricing soap box so back to the thread subject and to those that have this nice bird in hand.........ENJOYWarbird Charlie
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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Originally posted by downwindleg View Post
And what does that have to do with trade wars with China?LOLGo check out HK prices for inferior products. I'd really rather listen to Aros and others about their enjoyment of the Corsair than complaining about price hikes out of their control. There are other forums for being negative right?:Cool:
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Originally posted by Md_cobra View Post
I’m really trying to not be a troll here. I think the plane is awesome and would love to have one but I was looking forward to ordering it at the original price. Going over 400 bucks for a foam plane seems ridiculous.
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Originally posted by sethscorsair View PostHello all I just purchased the birdcage version I have an important question, I have many 3s 2200 lipos and this is my first big 6s warbird! Can I buy a series adapter and just use 2 of my aforementioned 3s lipos in series? And would this equal 4400mah and would this be enough mah?
You would need 4 3s 2200’s to achieve one 6s 4400.
Two parallel sets of 2 batteries in series.
Not exactly the best way to get into a 6s warbird but it is doable.
Id spring for an actual 6s 5500 or bigger. I fly em on 6s 8000mAh.
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Originally posted by Grover54 View PostOK all you sports fans...…. Just spent a couple minutes on a preliminary unboxing of my new FL Bubbletop and let me tell you - MRC and FlightLine hit the skin off the ball on this bird! All the pictures I've seen were sooo good I had to wait and see it myself to believe it. Make NO MISSTAKE - this baby far exceeded my expectations. 1. There is virtually NO texture or "gator effect" on this bird. 2. The color is true and consistent across all the surfaces and the cockpit is more detailed than expected. 3. The detail and scale is unbelievable I'm SO pleased and I thank MRC and FlightLine for investing in the quality of this design. Now, use this standard on your future Warbird products.
My YouTube RC videos:
https://www.youtube.com/@toddbreda
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Originally posted by Md_cobra View Post
I’m really trying to not be a troll here. I think the plane is awesome and would love to have one but I was looking forward to ordering it at the original price. Going over 400 bucks for a foam plane seems ridiculous.
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I was going to buy one and had the $400 but sorry Motion you blew the sale for me upping the price. Also not cool that people got it for $399 and that you knew about all the tariffs and etc etc , Guess I will go somewhere else and buy a plane. I reallly dont think its any of those things, cause FMS hasnt gone up or planes from HH.. I think Motion is just getting greedy . Motion isnt Motion like they used to be.
:Angry::Loser:
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