Originally posted by kingwoodbarney
Voodoo is a mustang modified for Reno air racing. It competes in the unlimited or "Gold" race. It is comparable to Dago Red or Straga. But if you and your buddy wnat to chase one another around. Dago red and Straga are both Red. Voodoo is purple and yellow and green with a little bit of black and white checkers here and there. So, we all don't look the same.
Ez makes it. Essentially it is the same as Dago Red. They are fairly fast, maybe the 115mph range. They won't win at real pylon race. I've seen others turn speeds in the 160 to 170 range. How ever, if you just want to kick around your home field, they are plenty fast. The only thing is, the box says it comes in between 6 and 7 pounds. I believe the model is supposed to be designed for a 46. But that weight sounds kind of high for a forty size model.
As far as the durability of EZ's. I have had three over the
years. They aren't that durable. If you accordion the fuselage, your done. However, I have given them a pretty good lick without any consequences as well. Generally, the damage is extensive enough, although usually not that apparent at first, that the repair will add enough weight to kill the magic. Energy from an impact tends to radiate a long way thru an EZ model.
As for there price: When I was in my twenties, I wouldn't dream of spending that kind of money on a model. Now in my forties, with "time" being the precious commodity, they are a bargain! They always fly very well, they always look good, and they save me months of building time. For a hundred bucks more than a kit, its more than worth it to me. I don't expect them to last as long as a kit. In five or six years, they really start to show there age and maintenance goes way up.
So much for comments, tell me what engine I should use. I am thinking the new OS50 or a 46. I love Os. I have had real good luck with them. What are you guys running on the EZ dago reds.
So what mustang are you talking about that go 160 to 170 range? Is it the ez dago red?