Anybody know anything about this new Hobby-Lobby Quasar Bipe. It looks really nice and in the videos it flys extremely slow. Its also a crazy 3D flier.
Anybody out there have one, want one? cuz i do[>:]

Geez, this thread is getting alot of hits but no one is saying anything[]

I think FLY RC Magazine has a review. Looks good in the video but I wouldn't buy one.[:'(]

nesail.com has another video also.

FWIW, you can get it for 10% off of 79.99 by pricematching at HL

I was just looking for a plane to get if i ever crash another hell raiser.
Theres not alot of foamy biplanes like the hellraiser that will take the setup i already have

4 HS-55 servos
2208/34 AXI
JETI 8 amp SC
TP 1320
Hitech electron 6 RX

I want a plane that will be around 13 ounces max.

GWR,
Is there a reason why you wouldnt get one?

Kinda pricey. I'd try making my own out of blue fan fold first and if I liked it, I'd make another out of Depron. The two would cost less than $10. for both airframes.

What is a blue fan fold?

It's sold at Lowes. It's a 1/4" thick, blue insulation board.[&:] It comes in a bundle about 3 1/2' square and folded back and forth making like a cube. It cost about $30./$35. and there's enough to make at least a dozen or more planes. There are plenty of free plans for using the stuff right here somewhere.[sm=spinnyeyes.gif] D'oh! [sm=lol.gif]GWR

I might try that someday. Where can you get plans?

There should be a new 3-D foamy bipe out within a month or two. It is my brand new design. So far it is the best that I have ever flown. No pitch or roll coupling...even with up to 70 degrees of throw on the rudder! Knife edge loops in 5 ft., no fuselage twist at all ( if you can twist the fuselage you broke the plane in half, Flys precision manuvers awesome, does hardcore 3D with ease. Im doing things with this plane that I haven't even named yet! Heres some stats.

ECHO 3D
32in. Span
34in long
521 sq.in wing area
9-10oz. all up weight with Tanic 3s 830 pack
AXI 2208/ 34

I will post pics after I compete in the Memphis Extreme Freestyle Championships on Mar. 11&12

Does it have a built up fuse?
and have you flown the Hell Raiser[>:]

Built up fuselage yes! I have flown the hellraiser and there is no comparison. This thing you have to see to believe! I will post pics of the plane after memphis and give more details on the availability of the plane.

I bought a Quasar on ebay and once I got it and took a look at it, I sold it. It looked like a major PITA to build. Too many pieces and and not enough carbon fiber for the money...

Well, Not everything is a 3 hour buildI believe that the Quasar uses alot of Kevlar flying wires in place of CF(makes for a really light plane)
Jeff Phiefer, Cant wait to see it if it flies better than the hellraiser
Around how much money will this plane cost?

Jeff Phiefer,
What plane will you be flying in this event?

At the Extreme Indoor Freestyle Championships in Memphis, E-TOC/E-Xgames in Toledo, OH, and the OKC Extreme 3D Challenge in Oklahoma City, OK. I will be flying my own design Echo 3D.

Wow, Sounds like your quite a pilot[>:]
If its not too much trouble you should try to get a video of this "Echo 3d" flying and post it on this thread

Hey Jeff,
Great looking airplane! I am looking forward to flying with you again when you come to OKC. I have a new "secret weapon" that you need to see and fly. Give me a call and I'll tell you about it.

Jim

Shameless plug:

Here's a pic.

Good looking plane.
I dont think you said how much this thing costs?
also how much carbon fiber did you use in this design?

Anyone have a spare for sale?

Spare what?

Nevermind, dug one up. Quasar that is. Thanks.
No one here is flying this?

No, no one is flying this model- i kinda changed my mind about the quasar.
I took a look at one at the local hobby shop and i wasnt very impressed with the quality of it-
It is packaged in plastic open to all the abuse of shipping[:'(] It also looks like it is not very strong-
All of that for 90 Bucks [:-]
I think that i will try to find another palne