Need some Help - I want to buy a good Foamie    Gallery
View related threads: (in this forum | in all forums)

Logged in as Guest



Users viewing this topic: none
    Search This Thread  
 
Printable Version



All Forums >> Electric Aircraft Universe >> Foamies! - RC Electric Foam Aircraft >> Need some Help - I want to buy a good Foamie Page: [1]

Tower Hobbies Get Coupon Codes Brands  
Login
Message << Older Topic   Newer Topic >>
Need some Help - I want to buy a good Foamie - 4/11/2012 2:45 AM   
Stickman0403


 

Posts: 9
Score: 100
Joined: 4/1/2012
Last Login: 5/5/2012
From: Columbia, SC, USA
Status: offline 		 
I flew nitro gas planes for several years and recently via a friend got into Foamies.

I have a Mini park flyer P-51, and a battle wing (lov it).

He let me fly his T-28 with an upgraded motor, nice plane. So now I am in the market for a nice plane.

I saw a P-51, P-38 from Nitro Planes and I think Banana H, both look nice and flew very nice. But as I read here (and I have done a lot of reading) neither of these enitites are promoted that well....

(not to mentioned that you can not buy parts....)

I need some help decided on a foamie, decent size 50, 60 in wingspan, with good power and would be excellent to be a BNF with with Spectrum Rec.

I love the War Bird Look and probable will eventually buy a P-51 (balsa), but for now I would like a War Bird Foamie (a little more forgiving, than Balsa).

Can anyone recommed a nice Scale War Bird?

Retracts - yes
Flaps - yes
Parts available - yes
good power

Thanks for any advice in advance....




Hide Signatures
 
 


Hide Signatures
       Post #: 1

RE: Need some Help - I want to buy a good Foamie - 4/13/2012 3:05 AM   
Glacier Girl



Posts: 7841
Score: 122
Joined: 7/9/2004
Last Login: 5/21/2013
From: Lakeland, FL, USA
Status: offline 		Well if you liked the FMS birds at BH and NP, take a look here.
www.pw-rc.com


Phillip provides Horizon like service, and just like them carries the parts you might need.

Yep they ship out of China, but you'll not find another place like his for selection and service.
Oh and unlike the other places, he will answer your emails pretty quick.

_____________________________

Missing Man Formation, Looking heavenward you can''t help but shed a tear,mournful, lonesome, a hole that screams out at you

Hide Signatures

(in reply to Stickman0403)
       Post #: 2

RE: Need some Help - I want to buy a good Foamie - 4/13/2012 4:12 AM   
Stickman0403


 

Posts: 9
Score: 100
Joined: 4/1/2012
Last Login: 5/5/2012
From: Columbia, SC, USA
Status: offline 		 Checking it out. Thx

Hide Signatures

(in reply to Glacier Girl)
       Post #: 3

RE: Need some Help - I want to buy a good Foamie - 4/20/2012 4:09 AM   
stinky424


 

Posts: 7
Score: 100
Joined: 6/20/2010
Last Login: 4/29/2012
From: Hallsville, MO, USA
Status: offline

Hello
I have the nitroplanes airfield 1400mm P51 awesome plane but yes they dont have good support or part supplies. When I recieved mine the ESC was not working properly and after 30 minutes on hold I finally reached someone and they would send me one in about three weeks. So I purchased my own and have not had a prob since. I just a DX8 and works great. You can get a few parts for the FMS version they are the same.
Happy hunting



Hide Signatures

(in reply to Stickman0403)
       Post #: 4

RE: Need some Help - I want to buy a good Foamie - 5/5/2012 4:25 AM   
IfIHadWings



Posts: 31
Score: 100
Joined: 3/3/2012
Last Login: 5/10/2013
From: Jefferson, GA, USA
Status: offline 		I bought Nitro's Airfield/FMS 1400mm RTF Corsair and learned quickly that Airfield shouldn't be in the Tx/Rx business.  I have since scraped those items and replaced them with a DX7s/AR8000 with absolutely no problems.  The kits are well made but require a bit of attention - proper hinges, increased ventilation, etc. 
As you've mentioned, Nitro/FMS has fantastic looking foamie warbirds but their service and parts after the sale are horrible.  I've used PW-RC mentioned previously and Hobby Paradise...you can find what  you need in the virtual world. Good luck!



_____________________________

FMS 1400mm Corsair, FZ Switch, Dynaflite PieceOCake, GWS P51D & Formosa, H9 Saratoga, HZ Champ, PZ Pole Cat, EF Hurricane 25

Hide Signatures

(in reply to stinky424)
       Post #: 5

RE: Need some Help - I want to buy a good Foamie - 5/5/2012 12:01 PM   
Stickman0403


 

Posts: 9
Score: 100
Joined: 4/1/2012
Last Login: 5/5/2012
From: Columbia, SC, USA
Status: offline 		 Thx, the feedback. I decided to go with the Parkzone Spitfire w retracts. I love this plane.

Hide Signatures

(in reply to IfIHadWings)
       Post #: 6

Page:   [1]
All Forums >> Electric Aircraft Universe >> Foamies! - RC Electric Foam Aircraft >> Need some Help - I want to buy a good Foamie
Page: [1]





Jump to:


 
Google 



Search | Marketplace | Event Calendar | Local Clubs | Magazine | Product Ratings | New Products | Discussion Forums

Photo Gallery | Instructor Search | Field|Track|Marina Search

Advertisers | Hobby Vendor Resources | Rate Manufacturers | Sign In/Sign Up

SITE MAP!   : :   FORUM RULES

RC Universe is a service of Internet Brands, Inc. Copyright © 2001-2013.

Charities we support that also need your help
Yorkie Rescue | Humane Society | ASPCA | Crohn's-Colitis America


0.203RCU1