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Old 05-08-2009, 03:53 PM
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Default Horizon re-releasing the Taylorcraft!!

Where have I been? Is this old news?
http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products...ProdID=HAN4900
Old 05-08-2009, 04:27 PM
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Default RE: Horizon re-releasing the Taylorcraft!!

It looks like they added some of the scale stuff borrowed from there New Cub, ie struts, operating Door, and Nicer landing gear.
Old 05-08-2009, 05:13 PM
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Default RE: Horizon re-releasing the Taylorcraft!!

This just took the place of the TF 182 I was planning to buy.
Old 05-08-2009, 07:17 PM
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Default RE: Horizon re-releasing the Taylorcraft!!

Wow! Very nice.
I hadn't seen that on Horizon Hobby's site before you posted the link.
I was thinking about an AMR 26 to get into gas, but now I'm not so sure....
Thanks for the link!
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Looks pretty nice. I had been looking at one of the older versions and didn't like the one piece wing. This one is two piece and makes it nice to transport. The price is pretty high for a newer smaller version though.
Old 05-08-2009, 10:48 PM
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Nice!
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Old 05-09-2009, 12:23 AM
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The price is pretty high for a newer smaller version though.
You got that right...that is getting into 50cc price range!
Old 05-09-2009, 01:02 AM
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Very nice plane! Ouch on the price, not quite financially there yet! [:@]
Old 05-09-2009, 11:44 AM
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Default RE: Horizon re-releasing the Taylorcraft!!

I always liked that color scheme, but a 'Blue' contrast would be 'different'.....maybe Teal? Oh heck, glad they went with the red
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The two planes almost look like twins side by side but the newer version has a 5" shorter wing span and it has picked up a little weight. The Old version on the left came in at 13-15 lbs and the new version on the right is 14-15 1/2 lbs. May have to keep my eye on this one. Not to bad except for the price [:@]. flygilmore was correct in saying you can get one heck of a 50cc plane for $550.00.

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The plane is very nice looking. It is much more scale in appearance
compared to their previous Taylorcraft. The details are similar with
those on the Hangar 9 1/4 scale cub, struts, pilot, opening door etc.
The cowl detailing is very nice as well. If the price were $100 cheaper
I would buy one! This would look great on floats.
Besides the shorter wingspan will make it more aerobatic maybe like
a decathon or clipped wing cub perhaps?
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It's beautiful and at least you are getting some high end features like functioning landing gear, opening door, and interior. Those are items missing on the Pilot 1 ARFs from Hobby Lobby which go for $40 more than this plus over size shipping. It is an investment though at over $500. You really have to love it for that price.
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An added feature taken into consideration on the cost....
The control surfaces are pre-hinged and the horns are
already installed. This will save at least a couple of hours
on the assembly.
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An added feature taken into consideration on the cost....
The control surfaces are pre-hinged and the horns are
already installed. This will save at least a couple of hours
on the assembly.
I don't like the fact that it is pre-hinged. That is a vital part of the success of a plane and I would prefer to install my own choice of hinges. Two weeks ago I watched an 89" Carden Edition Yak 54 ready for take off until the pilot saw the control surface coming loose. You guessed it, they are pre-hinged Robart style hinges and they were not glued in very well. Could have been a few grand lost in a blink of an eye.
Old 05-10-2009, 02:51 PM
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Pricing seems high-I guess that is inflation, I think I bought my first one for $379. from Horizon maybe it was more-I tend to forget more things lately
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Pricing seems high-I guess that is inflation, I think I bought my first one for $379. from Horizon maybe it was more-I tend to forget more things lately
$379.95 to be exact. Here is the old ad.

http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products...ProdID=HAN1850
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I'm sure the price competes with the 1/4 cub price and has the same detail - I wonder if a 120 four stroke would fly it scale as i have it on the bench
I'm in if they get it done as i have been looking for a year for this plane - at least i can get the parts if and when I crash
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Default RE: Horizon re-releasing the Taylorcraft!!

I like it but I don't like it enough to pay $550 for it. I'm sure Horizon will probably sell quite a few of them even at that price. You'd have to want one real bad to shell out that much for it.
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Default RE: Horizon re-releasing the Taylorcraft!!

I had the older version of the H9 Taylorcraft and loved it and just saw the new Top Flight Cessna ARF at my LHS which about the same size and $150.00 less in price that the new H9 TCraft. Big difference in price if you are considering a new high wing plane.
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Cowl and windows sold

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To JeffH, suggest you sell them on RCU sale site or Ebay.
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I had the older version of the H9 Taylorcraft and loved it and just saw the new Top Flight Cessna ARF at my LHS which about the same size and $150.00 less in price that the new H9 TCraft. Big difference in price if you are considering a new high wing plane.
Plus don't forget the routine Tower coupon codes which offer $60.00 off a purchase over $300! Now you're $210 less then the Taylorcraft.
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Is there a current $60 off coupon at Tower? If so please share the code, I don't see it on their web site. Or perhaps you received it via email...
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Is there a current $60 off coupon at Tower? If so please share the code, I don't see it on their web site. Or perhaps you received it via email...
You have to be a "#1 Super Saver Club Member" and then they will email it to you. It will only work for you using your email address in the order so sharing will not work. I highly recommend joining...it pays for itself in your first order.
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Default RE: Horizon re-releasing the Taylorcraft!!

I will pay the extra money for Hanger 9 kit anyday of the week. The only problem I have with GP's is there advertised covering. I had one of there 1/4 scale RV-4's that was advertised with Monokote, but was infact covered with China cote. There is a whole thread on the subject that is now locked. It also included the Skybolt and a few others.

Read these thread's

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_64...tm.htm#6429124

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_7325080/tm.htm

This is why I will pay Hanger 9's prices to get what I payed for.

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