Jim Johnson from Pacific Aeromodel was kind enough to get back to me with some info on the new Clipped-Wing Monocoupe ARF. He said that he expects them to be in stock this March. Seems like a beauty for the price...It's got me thinking of putting a big Axi electric in mine. Here is the info he sent me:

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"Race pilot Johnny Livingston created the full scale Clip Wing Monocoupe in 1932 by clipping 9 feet off the wings of his standard Monocoupe and adding a 60% bigger engine. Before the war, the Clip Wing was a very successful racer, winning more races than all of the Gee Bees combined. After WWII, the Clip Wing was used for aerobatic competition and airshows where it was again extremely successful, winning the first world aerobatic championship in 1948.

Pacific’s Quarter scale replica captures the original’s tough good looks, but our designers have tamed it’s nature to the point where it is as easy to fly as any intermediate sport model. It is fully aerobatic, yet lands like a trainer. Superb quality, easy assembly and front or rear mounts for your servos to help with the balance. This model is a stand-out."

Specifications:

• Wing Span: 69 in.
• Overall length: 63.5 in.
• Wing Area: 950 sq. in.
• Flying Weight: 12.5-14 lb.
• Engine: 1.20-1.80 (glow), 25-35cc (gas).
• Radio: 4 Channel, 6 servos.
• All wood construction.
• Two piece wing.
• Dummy engine included.
• Custom-built wing and fuselage covered with premium iron-on film.
• Painted fiberglass cowl and wheel pants.
• Quality 4-40 size hardware is included.
• 95% Factory assembled, ready to fly in just 15 hours.
• Quick and easy field assembly.

Intro price… $429.95