ORIGINAL: JOHNSCHR
Hi,
I'm looking to get a foam F-16 (around 32'' wing span) that is ARF, with verctored thrust and i've stumbled across two different ones so far. One is from Bananahobby and comes with retracts and the other is sold through Hobby Lobby. I've read a few negative things about BananaHobby from 2007-8 but am wondering if the company has cleaned up its image. I really like the way their jet looks but am not about to dump $300 on a headache.
Here are the 2:
http://www.bananahobby.com/1996.html
http://www.hobbylobby.com/f_16_360_d...34221_prd1.htm
Any help would be greatly appreciated
Chris
If you're not "stuck" on getting an F16, I can highly recommend the 70mm thrust vectored F35 offered by Hobby Lobby. It is an excellent flying machine and has enough power and lift to do almost anything. I love mine. There is a thread on RCG that you might want to read and there are videos on UTube. The retracts work well but, I did have to replace 2 servos before flight (one stripped and one wouldn't center). Replacement parts are available at reasonable prices. Other than the 2 bad servos, I have not had electrical problems. However, my flying buddy had to replace the ESC due to intermittent operation and Hobby Lobby sent a replacement right away.
It's a great bird for the money and they also carry a no electronics (kit) version if you want to roll your own.
RJ