E Z Arf Models
03-24-2010, 09:13 PM
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RE: E Z Arf Models
A EZ Barracuda went for less then $100 on Fleabay recently. That tells you how rough the collector market is out there today. YET <get this> a Graupner Funky Chicken fetched over $140 clams!!!
Were collecting the wrong stuff boys!!
Tommy D
Were collecting the wrong stuff boys!!
Tommy D
03-24-2010, 10:52 PM
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I was planning on bidding on the Barracuda, and it totally slipped my mind. Yes, EZ prices have seemed to dip over the last few years. 6/8 yrs ago, they were sky high. Most people today don't appreciate what these models are, and what they did over the yrs to improve our hobby. I think I love them more now. Too bad OK model closed the EZ line a while back. Better get them now if you see one you want boys! 
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04-24-2010, 02:28 PM
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Man how I loved and lusted after these planes when I was a teen. The marketing photos just cut through me like a hot knife through butter. The thought of having such a beautiful plane and not having to spend months building in or the skill it would take to do so was SO apealing to me. I finally aquired a Dago red when I was about 17 and I only got a few flights on it before a dead rxr batt. did it in. I was crushed. It was the best flying plane I had ever flown at the time. I was able to buy another Dago from a friend in 1998 and I still have it. It is not perfect but one of these days it will get in the air. I also had a Reno 250L which I absolutely LOVED until an FM hit took it out. I don't know why these kits flew so well, but they really did.
Does anyone have a spinner for the Dago or know of a replacement?
Also, if anyone wants to sell a RENO 250, F-16, T-38, Barracuda, or pretty much any of the kits PLEASE let me know
Does anyone have a spinner for the Dago or know of a replacement?
Also, if anyone wants to sell a RENO 250, F-16, T-38, Barracuda, or pretty much any of the kits PLEASE let me know
04-25-2010, 03:09 AM
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Heres more pictures of early EZ kits.
EZ Focke Wulf FW-190.... wingspan of 54" and a wing area of 550 sq. in. fuselage length of 45 1/4" 45 class engines
EZ Christian Eagle.... wing span of 41" and a wing area of 502 sq. in. fuselage length of 35"....
Mike
EZ Focke Wulf FW-190.... wingspan of 54" and a wing area of 550 sq. in. fuselage length of 45 1/4" 45 class engines
EZ Christian Eagle.... wing span of 41" and a wing area of 502 sq. in. fuselage length of 35"....
Mike
04-27-2010, 07:40 PM
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I just bought a pristine 1988 Dago Red. It comes with the original 1983 markings of the real airplane, no "kelp" on the sides, and a chrome plated plastic spinner. No retracts in this box though I think a set of MK's would do well along with a scale positioned retractable tailwheel.
I'm going to put an OS 61 SF in it and try to hide the muffler in the cowling.
I've been looking for one of these models for a couple of years and now I'm so excited to have finally gotten one. The best thing about it will be that it's flown on 2.4 and can't be shot down very easily!
Chris...
I'm going to put an OS 61 SF in it and try to hide the muffler in the cowling.
I've been looking for one of these models for a couple of years and now I'm so excited to have finally gotten one. The best thing about it will be that it's flown on 2.4 and can't be shot down very easily!
Chris...
04-27-2010, 10:52 PM
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Stuntflyer, I have the retracts from my Dago Red. Kept em in case I could use them in something else, but let me know if you're interested. Johnnyspeed, here are the pics of my Dago spinner. As Stuntflyer said, it is chromed plastic, approx 3 3/8" diameter. There are some scratches, but no cracks. Looks to be in decent shape.
Jeff
*sorry for the giant picsdon't know what happened there...
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*sorry for the giant picsdon't know what happened there...
05-05-2010, 09:17 PM
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I just received an EZ Reno 250L that I bought off a guy on RCG. I overpaid for it, but I wanted another so bad. That's the bad news... the good news is I am waiting on delivery of a Dago that is NIB that I picked up for $250 shipped That's the good news. The new Dago is different from the kit I have. It has turned up wingtips. What are the differences between the 80's kit and the one that MRC sold in the early 2000's?
That's the good news. The new Dago is different from the kit I have. It has turned up wingtips. What are the differences between the 80's kit and the one that MRC sold in the early 2000's?
05-06-2010, 05:55 AM
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You can buy EZ here as well:
http://homepage1.nifty.com/ishiimoke...ane/ok_all.htm
http://homepage1.nifty.com/ishiimoke...ane/ok_all.htm
05-06-2010, 06:27 AM
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Darn........I had several EZ ARF's back in the 80's & the only one that I have left is the "Commander 40" that I am currectly flying once in a while. It has a "JETT 50" on the nose & no lack of power! I also have a extra used & repaired wing for it. I lost the first Commander 40 on take off due to a corroded ail connection but saved the wing.
Ooooops.........I just lied.....I do have a "Box Fly 20" that I have a Enya 46 four stroke on the nose. That one isn't in the best shape but still flies great.
Tcat
Ooooops.........I just lied.....I do have a "Box Fly 20" that I have a Enya 46 four stroke on the nose. That one isn't in the best shape but still flies great.
Tcat
05-07-2010, 12:13 AM
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05-08-2010, 02:27 PM
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I just received my Dago. This is the 2nd version produced in 2001. They mount the aileron servos with double sided tape and a plastic cover that gets Ca'd over the servo. That seems a little weak to me. How does it hold up? Is there a mod that is better? Looking for advice before I start assembly. Thanks.