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Old 02-16-2009, 02:20 PM
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I went to look up Skymaster dealers for an email address and see the list has many deleted and a new one listed....BVM

This is interesting.......

http://www.skymaster-usa.com/skymaster-usa-dealer-list/

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Old 02-16-2009, 03:21 PM
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I guess BVM will be doing something scimilar to what they did with Tam's F18 and fitting some decent gear in one or some of Skymasters airframes. The Mig would be nice..

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Old 02-16-2009, 03:24 PM
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I think that was a good move.


Good Luck.
Old 02-16-2009, 04:01 PM
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Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Old 02-16-2009, 04:07 PM
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As a customer/owner/builder of multiple SM and BVM jets....this could be a good/great move for both companies.

Hopefully BVM will bring a degree of service, QC, and support that was sometimes lacking in the previous SM products and sales channels. On the other hand, street pricing will likely increase.

I'm sure that BVM has lost significant market share to the Asian imports over the last 5 years or so, seriously affecting his business - this could be a great way to maintain revenues in a declining market. On the other hand, BV's greatest asset - his sterling reputation - is at stake.

Let's hope it works out for everyone!

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Old 02-16-2009, 04:13 PM
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If this means that BVM will now give Anton access to his F-100 molds, so that the kit could be updated to molded wings, made and ARF and, brought down in price, I'm all for it! Place my order!

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Old 02-16-2009, 04:13 PM
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I think this thread, when paired with this thread here.. http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_73...tm.htm#7357536
Is a great definition of irony :P haha
Old 02-16-2009, 04:22 PM
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http://www.bvmjets.com/
Old 02-16-2009, 04:26 PM
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Yep...ironic it is! Same thoughts here.

Times change, and circumstances breed strange bedfellows.... here's proof positive.

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Old 02-16-2009, 04:29 PM
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ORIGINAL: David Searles

If this means that BVM will now give Anton access to his F-100 molds, so that the kit could be updated to molded wings, made and ARF and, brought down in price, I'm all for it! Place my order!

David S
David,
The BVM F-100 HAS molded wings.....it never had built up balsa wings.
You must be thinking about the large (80") F-86.
It has built up wings to not have the 2% deduction for molded wings at Top Gun.
Old 02-16-2009, 04:33 PM
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This is awesome! Congrats to both companies!

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Old 02-16-2009, 04:42 PM
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Does this mean that the Skymaster line will now be priced out of reach of the average flier?
Old 02-16-2009, 04:43 PM
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The SkyMaster Phantom is lookin better by the minute!
Old 02-16-2009, 04:50 PM
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ORIGINAL: jetpilot

http://www.bvmjets.com/

How about here for direct url to the announcement : http://www.bvmjets.com/index.htm
Old 02-16-2009, 04:53 PM
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WOW...I wonder how all the Skymaster Reps feel about this[sm=47_47.gif]
Old 02-16-2009, 05:08 PM
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ORIGINAL: Harley Condra


ORIGINAL: David Searles

If this means that BVM will now give Anton access to his F-100 molds, so that the kit could be updated to molded wings, made and ARF and, brought down in price, I'm all for it! Place my order!

David S
David,
The BVM F-100 HAS molded wings.....it never had built up balsa wings.
You must be thinking about the large (80") F-86.
It has built up wings to not have the 2% deduction for molded wings at Top Gun.
You're right! So, I'll just settle for: Made an ARF and brought down in price! Place my order anyway!

David S
Old 02-16-2009, 05:21 PM
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Well I guess I am one now..... a BVM/Skymater rep.
Skymaster has done a good job of improving their products over the years and the market share they have created is self evident. They have allot of models to choose from and they have created an product that can be out of the box and in the air flying with a minimum of effort and that in itself has value.
I will open the doors for whole new group of customers.
MIG 29 inbound.
The sandbox just got allot bigger.
Old 02-16-2009, 05:29 PM
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Oh my good lord,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, how can you bad mouth them and then join them.
I better order my plane know before it runs me 20K
Old 02-16-2009, 05:31 PM
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ORIGINAL: bigbaggy

Well I guess I am one now..... a BVM/Skymater rep.
Skymaster has done a good job of improving their products over the years and the market share they have created is self evident. They have allot of models to choose from and they have created an product that can be out of the box and in the air flying with a minimum of effort and that in itself has value.
I will open the doors for whole new group of customers.
MIG 29 inbound.
The sandbox just got allot bigger.
Just wondering, I have some long time relationships with guys like Ray LaBonte and Eric Clapp too that have carried the flag pretty strong for SM. Those guys have been work horses for SM! So...from what I am reading...they are no longer SM Reps????

BTW, I am a BVM fan too Two Kingcats so far!!!

Whodaman...LOL[sm=drowning.gif]
Old 02-16-2009, 05:40 PM
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Oh my good lord,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, how can you bad mouth them and then join them.
I better order my plane know before it runs me 20K
In all seriousness, I think it would be absolute insanity for SM (BVM influence or not) to raise prices on their products in this economy.

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Old 02-16-2009, 05:46 PM
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All in good fun Big D

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Old 02-16-2009, 06:08 PM
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Hello All.

We at Skymaster-USA are very excited about the relationship with BVM.
There are currently no plans to change the pricing on Skymaster products.

Thank you all for your support.
Old 02-16-2009, 06:09 PM
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So...following the same path of a thread I saw I few days ago....can we call this result as the VIO-MASTER???????
Old 02-16-2009, 06:39 PM
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ORIGINAL: skymaster-usa

Hello All.

We at Skymaster-USA are very excited about the merger with BVM.
There are currently no plans to change the pricing on Skymaster products.

Thank you all for your support.
Jeff, did Skymaster-USA and BVM actually merge, or is BVM just the exclusive distributor of SM products for the eastern region of the USA?
Old 02-16-2009, 06:39 PM
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So are you still drinking the Kool-aid if you own a skymaster jet? Or does it HAVE to be a BVM jet still?

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