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Old 10-28-2008, 10:09 AM
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Does anyone have a clue on this plane? I want to buy it from a RCU member but he also purchased it used. Thanks for any insight.

Jerry


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Old 10-28-2008, 11:16 AM
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DONT BUY IT!!! just gove me the address, and i will save you the bother, looks sweet, how big is it? many folk buy models and dont finish them, thats what the games all about, find out its span, and weight, and a bit of history, it looks right, go for it
Old 10-28-2008, 11:32 AM
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It is either a 3W Mustang or another one I saw five years ago at Toledo. It was designed for unlimited Reno racing class that was going strong then. That is why the fuse is reinforced with carbon fiber . I can't remember the co. if not 3W. I do not think they are still in business.
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It is not 3W. The criss-crossed carbon fiber shows it's identity. This airpane was offered by a manufacturer up in Canada. Like others I cannot recall the name. It was created specifically for the unlimited GSARA type racing of the early 90's. I saw it at Toledo in roughly 1995. I talked to the guy who was making for a long time. The plane was originally offered for about $500 which was a lot of money at the time. I recall him saying how difficult it was to make a profit at that price and he had only sold a handful. His main business was some type of tooling shop. I always thought that he gave up the manufacturing because he couldn't make money at it. Leo
Old 10-28-2008, 02:49 PM
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The name starts with a "S". Can't think it right now, but if its the guys from Canada, his ad had him in a tank top displaying the model in plain silver with American markings in various M-A-N magazines. In business around the same time as us. Got out around the same time too!

Don't fly it, mold it.

Way ahead of his time with the composite concept.

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Old 10-30-2008, 04:51 PM
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Thanks I took the plane just waiting for a reply. I think I will mold it if possible.

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Old 11-08-2008, 03:01 PM
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ORIGINAL: SCALECRAFT

The name starts with a "S". Can't think it right now, but if its the guys from Canada, ...

Steve
That's it! "Sky Aviation".

Here is a completed one for sale on RCU: http://www.rcuniverse.com/market/item.cfm?itemId=449459

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Old 11-11-2008, 04:15 PM
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What's the wingspan and length?
Anyone has a link to the website or online info, thanks.
Old 11-12-2008, 12:08 PM
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Yes, it is a Skyaviation kit.....foam filled wing is the other give-away. I believ4e they were aroung 92-96'ish span.

Jeff
Old 12-03-2016, 09:21 PM
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You guys, I have one of these kits and was planning ongetting it ready for the pro am division at top gun.. I have robart gear and a da-85. Would you consider it worth giving a shot?
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That is not a 3W 112" Mustang..

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