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Old 12-31-2011 | 03:05 AM
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Default RE: Pattern planes Why do they cost so much

PATTERN F3A PLANE, ARTF FOR: £274 ( = $425) -Check this out:
From: http://www.vanderbuiltmodels.co.uk/h...lass-319-p.asp

Hurricane F3A 2m class
This is a high spec ARTF that only requires your RC and Engine to be installed to compleat.
Both the wing and tail are traditionally jig built and film covered as is the fuz which uses a removable GRP belly pan.
It comes with GRP wheel pants and alloy UC, Light weight wheels etc along with all fittings required which are all "Fully ball raced"
We are currently building one with electric power and will be fitting a 2400w motor so watch this space!
Span 1960mm
Length 1940mm
Area 73dm
Power 2000-3000w EP
(or: 120-180; 20-30cc petrol )

Build thread from Peter Scoles on GBA/CAA
http://www.gbrcaa.org/smf/index.php?topic=2499.0

LITTLE POINT IN BUILDING, WHEN PLANES AVAILABLE FOR THIS PRICE ?
PS: Does this plane look a little bit, like a 2m size version of the X-Tech / (old) Fliton Inspire 90, or Infinity 90 ...?
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