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Old 08-01-2003 | 11:00 PM
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I'm starting to think about my winter building project. I still enjoy building kits although I realize ARFs are very price competitive if not cheaper than kits.

Can anyone recommend a 3D kit to go along with my Saito 72? I'm thinking of the Laser 3D. Any other thoughts?

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i can vouch for the Laser 3D! i just finished mine and its a GREAT flyer. very nice slow speed characteristics, too.

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Capiche 50!!!!
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Capiche 50!!!!
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Thanks! Who makes the Capiche 50.... where can I learn about it?
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Pm archie,
look it up on RCU or have a look at the Capiche website
www.flycapiche.co.uk
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Go for the laser3d if your after a funfly 3D plane......
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try the topmodel cz planes they look cool

www.topmodel.fr
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Definately Laser3D. That Saito .72 will really haul it around the sky!
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Laser 3d!!!
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One of the best set ups we have seen on the Capiche 50 has been with the Saito 72.

If you are looking for a fun fly type plane for 3D... ie like the Laser.. then Capiche 50 might not be the one.... if you want a 3D aerobatic plane which performs like a Fun Fly but does smooth pattern stuff too then Capiche 50 is an ideal choice.... Artistic Aerobatics I think you guys call it....

PS I had a Laser 3D with a YS 63, and I can tell you that the Capiche 50 is lighter... 5lbs is the average weight set so far, many lower, only a few higher, as a result of chosen coverings and such like.

International orders for the model can go to [email protected]

check out the capiche website for details of whats available though.... www.flycapiche.co.uk

good luck..... it's good to see individuality is not lost totally with ARTF !

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Capiche 50 with the FF wing
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Whens that out
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soon i hope, but we will know first
but do the math, Hype 6.5lbs, Capiche 5, ok the hype is slightly larger and should be different, but i'm just gonna buy a wing much cheaper
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I'll buy both wings
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well obvisouly i have the standard wing on now
and then get the FF too for more inclose fun
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Its great. two planes in one.

Also, make a center carbane and make it into a capiche 50 biplane
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i think i just heard Malcolm faint and collapse
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mmmmmm
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LOL
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Is malc actually registered on this forum?
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well durrrrrrr who do you think Baron UK is on the Capiche thread that keeps talking about designing it? LOL
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whoops there sprink phil got to you before i did!haha

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