ORIGINAL: f2racer
Originally posted by mweathers
DOES ANYONE KNOW OF A .60 SIZE TRAINER WITH A 69 IN. OR MORE WINGSPAN? HOBBICO HAS DISCONTINUED THEIR HOBBISTAR 60 AND SUPERSTAR60. ANY IDEAS?
Actually the fact that Hobbico has discontinued all of their sticky-backed covered ARFs is an enormously good thing. I've got a Kyosho P-51D ARF with this type of covering and it absolutely
SUCKS! If you puncture your only repair remedy is packing tape, it's very weak compared to any iron on covering including the lightweights like TowerKote, the seams come undone, and when it sags heat don't shrink it. I'm counting the days before I rip all the covering off and cover the entire plane with some real iron on covering.
As for 60 sized trainers, take a look at Sig's new Kadet Senior ARF or World Model's Super Frontier Senior.
I will agree with you that the covering material leaves much to be desired, but I have a Superstar 60 and enjoy flying it. It flies steady and handles very well.
I think it's easier to see than my PT-40. When it comes time to re-cover it I plan to match it to the red and yellow scheme on the PT.