I'm a bit light on airplanes at the moment and was thinking about getting a 3D airplane. I've got a SPA3D, and a 1/4 scale Sig Cap, but was thinking about getting something to replace my SPA3D to help me learn 3D before I do it on my CAP. I'll be off my feet for a week in a week when I get knee surgery, so I was thinking about getting a kit for something to do, but only if it will be cheaper to do than an ARF. I'm also a bit low on RC funds.

What's a VERY extreme 3D plane that's easy to hover, harrier, elevator, and will give me the best performance with my OS .50 SX and standard servos. I'm looking for a low cost plane with a mostly complete hardware package. I'm willing to do a kit, but not if it's going to cost me more than than a completed ARF. Something small would be nice too, lugging the cap around is OK, stuffing a one piece airplane is what I'm looking for right now.

Here are the planes I was thinking about:
MAGIC 3D
MAGIC EXTRA 3D
the only profiles I can think of at the moment are the thunder tiger profiles.
FUNTANA (a bit on the expensive side, and more IMACish, but I thought I'd throw it in)

I have a ohio model planes edge ff540, and I'm building a sledge 540. Either one is the best thing out there for your OS .50 and your budget. Read the funfly/profile section of the forum for more details.

www.ohiomodelplanes.com

and

www.morrishobbies.com

OMP 540ff will be awsome with that motor combo.

Also check out the Wing Tote Heckler 3D. They haven't quite hit the shelves at Tower yet but we have been flying a preproduction plane on a TS 52 and it is awesome! Very easy to hover and harrier, and will do tumbles, flat spins, and all sorts of other maneuvers. There is a vid of it floating around the 3D section - check the Heckler 3D thread. The ARF is only $115 at Tower and they should be in by Christmas.

I know it's more expensive, but how about the Topcap?

for a budget and best ship I say go with th omp edge also

Darin

OK, I guess it sounds like the OMP edge is what the general consensus is. How much do you think it will cost for me to complete it? Just add covering and glue?