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Old 02-14-2011 | 07:24 AM
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MarkGrabowski
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Default RE: Pattern planes Why do they cost so much


ORIGINAL: bjr_93tz

Hi John,

I asked the bloke the other day and he reckons they are still available. I googled around and it seems $330-$400 is the going rate but I didn't ring anyone to confirm prices and availability.

My Mum, just brought around the last of Dad's planes (100'' Curare with Zenoah G-62 (150%), built in '92) on the weekend and I have officially run out of room in the house and in the shed so if I get another plane my GF will hurt me.

As for why they can be comparatively expensive, if it's a recognised design regardless of the manufacturer then I'd bet there's a licence fee or royalties involved.
Did the Curare ever fly? I recall seeing a photo of one many years ago in the Kfactor... was this the plane?