Top Flite's Giant Scale P-40 Warhawk ARF
05-12-2010, 05:38 PM
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Top Flite's Giant Scale P-40 Warhawk ARF
I just found this! Very nice. Seems alot of new Giant Scale P-40 Warhawks are hitting the market. This one has aluminum in the wings at the landing gear. WOW!
http://www.top-flite.com/airplanes/topa0705.html
SPECIFICATIONS:
TOPA0705
Wingspan: 86 in (2185 mm)
Wing Area: 1262 in² (81.4 dm²)
Weight: 23-24 lb (10.4-10.8 kg)
Wing Loading: 42-44 oz/ft² (128-134 g/dm²)
Length: 72 in (1830 mm)
Requires: minimum 5-channel radio with fixed landing gear (9-channel or greater recommended) with 9 servos, 43-55 cc gasoline engine.
Please consult your dealer or the instruction manual for recommended products.
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http://www.top-flite.com/airplanes/topa0705.html
SPECIFICATIONS:
TOPA0705
Wingspan: 86 in (2185 mm)
Wing Area: 1262 in² (81.4 dm²)
Weight: 23-24 lb (10.4-10.8 kg)
Wing Loading: 42-44 oz/ft² (128-134 g/dm²)
Length: 72 in (1830 mm)
Requires: minimum 5-channel radio with fixed landing gear (9-channel or greater recommended) with 9 servos, 43-55 cc gasoline engine.
Please consult your dealer or the instruction manual for recommended products.
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05-12-2010, 06:02 PM
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RE: Top Flite's Giant Scale P-40 Warhawk ARF
I was just about to order this from Troy Built Models. Not now!!!
http://www.troybuiltmodels.com/items/ESMP40-86.html
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http://www.troybuiltmodels.com/items/ESMP40-86.html
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05-13-2010, 10:49 AM
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ORIGINAL: MinnFlyer
I'm in my hotel room in South Carolina right now and later this morning I'll be attending Joe Nall. They have one of these on display here. I'll be sure to get some pics and post them tonight.
I'm in my hotel room in South Carolina right now and later this morning I'll be attending Joe Nall. They have one of these on display here. I'll be sure to get some pics and post them tonight.
05-13-2010, 02:25 PM
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The manual is up on the Top Flite web site now and I just got finished reading it on my lunch break. Looks like another winner. The manual even goes into detail of flying characteristics, landing technique, etc. not just the same generic stuff that is in every manual.
Now I just have to justify spending the money one one of these.
Now I just have to justify spending the money one one of these.
05-13-2010, 03:16 PM
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Now I just have to justify spending the money one one of these.
Now I just have to justify spending the money one one of these.
05-13-2010, 04:09 PM
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RE: Top Flite's Giant Scale P-40 Warhawk ARF
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Typically I have to buy my wife a shiney over-priced rock to get a plane like this. Therfore, I end up spending more than double the cost of the plane and all the gear in it. I wonder if I could fool her with Cubit Zerconia
Typically I have to buy my wife a shiney over-priced rock to get a plane like this. Therfore, I end up spending more than double the cost of the plane and all the gear in it. I wonder if I could fool her with Cubit Zerconia
I placed my order today. Shipping was free somehow. My Cessna 182 was free shipping but I had to pay $60 extra for my B-25. Dont forget your coupon!!
ORIGINAL: MinnFlyer
I'm in my hotel room in South Carolina right now and later this morning I'll be attending Joe Nall. They have one of these on display here. I'll be sure to get some pics and post them tonight.
I'm in my hotel room in South Carolina right now and later this morning I'll be attending Joe Nall. They have one of these on display here. I'll be sure to get some pics and post them tonight.
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05-13-2010, 04:25 PM
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RE: Top Flite's Giant Scale P-40 Warhawk ARF
ORIGINAL: MinnFlyer
I'm in my hotel room in South Carolina right now and later this morning I'll be attending Joe Nall. They have one of these on display here. I'll be sure to get some pics and post them tonight.
I'm in my hotel room in South Carolina right now and later this morning I'll be attending Joe Nall. They have one of these on display here. I'll be sure to get some pics and post them tonight.
I want one but Im afraid of the ABS plastic fusalage.
[link=http://www.modelairplanenews.com/ME2/dirmod.asp?sid=17F3E50B054A4C1C9FDD81B36E52B522&nm=Site+Features&type=news&mod=News&mid=9A02E3B96F2A415ABC72CB5F516B4C10&tier=3&nid=547F62E046D141A680953CE753436432]ASM 120" B-17 ARF[/link]
Thanks!!
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05-13-2010, 04:42 PM
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That's fine... I claim I was ripped off and acted dissapointed and let down. I still have my new plane
05-17-2010, 08:05 PM
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RE: Top Flite's Giant Scale P-40 Warhawk ARF
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Shulman was flying it at Nall inverted about a foot off the deck. Heck if he can fly it anybody can. Sure looked nice. Jerry.
Shulman was flying it at Nall inverted about a foot off the deck. Heck if he can fly it anybody can. Sure looked nice. Jerry.
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05-19-2010, 04:25 PM
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RE: Top Flite's Giant Scale P-40 Warhawk ARF
Seems quite a few threads a popping up. I have already ordered the plane from Tower and will start a build as soon as it arrives. I will use this thread to post all of the photos. If you are going to do the same, be sure to subscribe to the thread.
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05-19-2010, 04:29 PM
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RE: Top Flite's Giant Scale P-40 Warhawk ARF
I found this also. Good stuff between TF and the ESM model. Looks like TF is kickin some butt in the poll!!
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9739767
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http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9739767
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05-19-2010, 05:58 PM
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RE: Top Flite's Giant Scale P-40 Warhawk ARF
Obviously the majority of those voting are familiar w/ ESM's "Instruction Manuals". And ESM's practice of sending out the first run without ever having put one together. No more need be said.
05-19-2010, 07:56 PM
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RE: Top Flite's Giant Scale P-40 Warhawk ARF
LOL! I looked at the ESM B-25 instructions today. Very funny. Twelve pages of pictures. I bought a BH P40 once and it was the same way. Three pages of pictures. NOT for the novice builder. The TF P-40 has 37 pages in English.
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Twelve pages of pictures. I bought a BH P40 once and it was the same way. Three pages of pictures. NOT for the novice builder. The TF P-40 has 37 pages in English.SR
05-20-2010, 04:43 AM
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RE: Top Flite's Giant Scale P-40 Warhawk ARF
Number 1 reason for picking TF over ESM is the manual. As you said it is written in English. ESM is a nice kit to bad they don't re-do the manual like Aerodyne did.
05-20-2010, 12:38 PM
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I think most of us that have assembled a ESM model will only do it once. Forget the useless instruction manual. All the hardware is useless and the fit usually requires sanding etc. to get it right and the crap retracts lead to a great deal of frustration. Can't imagine why anyone would want a ESM over a TF.
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RE: Top Flite's Giant Scale P-40 Warhawk ARF
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I think most of us that have assembled a ESM model will only do it once. Forget the useless instruction manual. All the hardware is useless and the fit usually requires sanding etc. to get it right and the crap retracts lead to a great deal of frustration. Can't imagine why anyone would want a ESM over a TF.
I think most of us that have assembled a ESM model will only do it once. Forget the useless instruction manual. All the hardware is useless and the fit usually requires sanding etc. to get it right and the crap retracts lead to a great deal of frustration. Can't imagine why anyone would want a ESM over a TF.
