Originally Posted by
Zippi
Not only have I been looking at the EF 2m Vanquish I've also been looking at the Caelus 2M F3A by Top Model RC. The price on the Caelus was $999.00 but it just went up to $1100.00. Just can't seem to bring myself to pay that much for a plane. For the guys that are into Patten competition I would assume it's worth it but to me as a sport flyer it's just another plane with an expensive price tag. Back in the day I use to fly the 60 size Tiporare, Curare, and all the different flavors of the Kaos. I just like the way Pattern planes fly, that's the reason I've taken an interest in getting one. If I do buy the 2m Vanquish I'll probably go with the Silver Bullet motor.
I just picked up a Caelus..The Vanquish will be the back-up. When you think about it, composite planes like the Caelus are like grown up fiberglass pattern planes from the early '80's. Sure, the price has gone up, but in 1980 dollars what a Tipo or Curare cost back then, given inflation, it's not that far off. I just got tired of having to re-shrink the covering on the Vanquish every time I took it out to fly.