Did you guys see this yet? I've owned the big one and the 46. Now they have made the monster ucando.

http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...&I=LXJSX0&P=RT

Giant ucando.




Great Planes Mfg. Giant U-Can-Do 3D 1.20-1.60 ARF

A big, bold 3D aerobat!

* Wingspan: 82 in (2085mm) * Wing Area: 1772 sq in (114dm2) * Weight: 12.5-13.5 lb (5.6-6.1kg) * Wing Loading: 16.1-17.4 oz/sq ft (49-53g/dm2) * Length: 84 in (2135mm) * Requires: 2-stroke or 4-stroke 1.20-1.60 cu in (20-26cc) glow or gasoline engine, 4+ channel radio w/8 standard servos (8+ channel computerized radio with digital servos is highly recommended for maximum performance), prop


Expertly Covered in Top FliteĀ® MonoKoteĀ®

IMAA-legal

Extreme flying has never looked so good * or been so easy to sell! Intermediate-level pilots wanting an IMAA-legal size aerobat will be drawn to the Giant U-Can-Do 3D ARF: it's a great introduction into giant-scale 3D maneuvers, and a good everyday sport plane as well!

* Constructed of the finest materials * quality wood, durable fiberglass and genuine Top Flite MonoKote covering.
* For attachment ease at the field, the wing panels slide into an aluminum joiner tube, and are held in place with nylon bolts.
* Almost all servos are mounted externally, for ease of installation and strong, quick response.
* Even with its large dimensions, this model exhibits 3D maneuverability to impress and challenge even veteran aerobatic competitors!


Anxious fliers will appreciate that the Giant U-Can-Do 3D ARF can be flight-ready in just 6-8 hours.

While moderate aerobatics * including hovering * are possible with a 2-stroke or 4-stroke 1.20 engine, the sky's the limit when the Giant U-Can-Do 3D ARF is equipped with a 1.60 FX power plant like the one shown here!

The wheel pants bolt on simply and securely, and * like the cowl * are made of fiberglass and prepainted to match the trim scheme.

Large control surface deflections make for a wide range of aerobatic capability, as well as the possibility of utilizing mixing combinations for even more 3D fun!

Also available: an electric-powered U-Can-Do 3D ARF!

GPMA1271 Giant U-Can-Do 3D 1.20-1.60 ARF
Retail $479.99
Street 379.99

Where'd you get the tech info? Doesn't seem to be on the Tower site yet. I would love to fly this big bird. Interesting.
Thanks,
Barry

SHOULD BE A HOOT. 8 standard servos? Pink and light blue--some of my least favorite colors on a plane.

PINK!?

Get ready the....what size engine should I put on the giant UCD? threads will be hitting here in mass in the near future.....

I'm thinking DA 50...

I love the 60 size but I think they sized this one wrong, at 12+ lbs it's too heavy for the OS 1.60. IMO they should have made it a little smaller and already set up for the OS 1.60 (they'd sell more engines that way) and priced it at $299. If your specs are right buying 8 servos will turn off a lot of people too.

Nice idea but I'll have to pass on this one.

I agree that 12+ Lbs. w/a OS 1.60 on a stock pipe will not cut it. What's up with that color scheme! Are they going after the metrosexual market?

Found it on the Tower website also... Where did you get the specs as they are not listed on the Tower website, nor on the GreatPlanes website???

I have a Brison 2.4 that may have found a new home once this beast is released...

Release date in April...

Info is in our product guide. we got it from a release issued in the last day or so.

http://www.rcuniverse.com/product_gu...product_id=449

hmmm ... i wuz thinkin the same thing. I have a Brison 2.4 that autta make it hum!!

Bruce

Firstly hate the colour. I have the 46 version and am very interested to see how this flies. Who will be the first to own all 4 versions??

$ 379.99 for a U-Can-Do??? Pass me that crack pipe your smoking so I can have some..

I wont have all 4 because im not buying the NERF u-can-do.

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!!

The more I look at this the better I like it. I don't mind the Pink at all. If someone is worried about flying pink, they are probably worried about their manhood. Pink is a good visual and shows up well in flight. Also, I wonder what the under wing colors are? This is just a little big for me. I'm sticking with glow and I'm not sure what engine I would use? Maybe Saito 180, YS160? I'm gonna wait and see, but the smaller UCD are my most fun planes. I'll bet this one would be fun also.
Thanks,
Barry

PS: Oh yeah, I won't be buying the foamy either. So I would only have 3.

I'm passing on the giant U-Can-Do but I don't know why people knock the 60 size UCD. The UCD 60 is a VERY capable 3D performer. Harriers upright and inverted, hover, torque roll, very tight waterfalls and KE spins, blenders to perfectly flat spins, walls, parachutes etc. I have many profiles, Funtana 40 and 90, a QuiQue yak etc and the UCD 60 flys 3D as good or better than them all. My only complaint is some KE coupling that can be mixed out. Hopefully the giant UCD will 3D as good as its little brother.

My theory is the people who knock the UCD probably can't fly 3D anyway

George, yu da man!! I'm a diehard UCD fan and I think this big one should prove interesting. And for you nay sayers out there, you don't know what your missing with the flexible flyer, its a blast. Wish my .60 would bounce and cart wheel like this. Just pick it back up and fly away. Joe

Joe,
Im surprised you don't have your order in already.....or do ya ? ...JW

I have a Super Tigre 4500 laying around doing nothing this might fot the bill


matt

DK,
if you do get one and install that engine keep us posted on how it flys....JW

Its got me thinking now ... Ive got a BME 50 In the basement...HMMMM I dont know... I guess i will have to wait untill someone gets one and measures the cowl.. Oh and gear height

Oooohh, this is becoming very tempting. I'm torn, as I wanted to get into a 'normal' plane. I'd wait to see what J Dubya does, but he is probably busy placing an order right now. Joe

Hey, you know, i have already started a longer thread on this plane!!

A lot of potential. I could see lightening it up and using a G26. My USL is amazing at an RCH over 9 pounds.

I don't like the split flaps / ailerons. That would have to go.. I can't see using 2 servos in that wing.

I will bet you I could ditch 2 pounds from the projected weight.. 10 pounds maybe on a 19 pound thrust engine... hmmm it has me thinking.

DP

82 inch wingspan? Sounds interesting. Flaps...mmm...just like my Ultrastick. I'm sure the OS 1.60 FX with APC 18x6w will be perfect. This is the same combo I have in my 13 1/2 pound Gene Soucy Extra, and I get all the vertical power I need. By the way, I just downloaded the (Giant UCD) manual...and I don't mind wearing pink.

A plane with that wingspan shouldn't have that thick of an airfoil. It might fly slow but I doubt it's going to be very maneuverable. the 60 size UCD is fun to hover but after that, a scale design is much more capable and not any more difficult to fly.