bahamadude

I have recently finished putting together a Foxjet and it is of wooden construction similiar to many aerobatic ARTF models with the construction beefed up a bit to handle the higher speeds which jets are usually flown at. It also comes with aluminium main wheels and brakes and a nose oleo leg and aluminium wheel which will no doubt add to the cost.

In the UK the model costs £400 which is less than most small jets. I would imagine it would be much less than $800 in the US as most imports from China usually are cheaper in the US than the UK (No VAT). For instance the Nitro Models Pusher Bobcat is around $150 in the US but is £150 in the UK which is equivalent to $300 at current exchange rates.

Unfortunaltely most jets are sold in much smaller numbers than aerobatic models and this will also have a bearing on the final cost. It's just one of those things, I think BVM models are overpriced but a lot of people buy them, so the final decision is always in the prospective purchaser's hands. If most buyers think the model is not worth the money word will soon get round.

John