ORIGINAL: bigplumbs
I was very pleased when Flyeagle Jet came into the hobby particularly as they started producing models of a nice size at a very reasonable cost. I have to say I am very dissapointed that they seem to now think that big is beautiful. I live in the UK and I understand that most jet models are produced for the US where things seem to be bigger. I tend to prefer models designed around 10 and 14 lb thrust turbines. They use less fuel, Fit ie cars better and are cheaper to run. They also of course need less runway to take off and land and less sky to fly in. Is this just me or do others agree.
I would also love to see some older jets such as a Mig 15, Hunter or Vampire............... God knows we have enough F16's, 15,s 18's e and all those other US jets...... Other countries built some very nice jets as well you know.
Regards and Happy new year to all.............. Oh and please lets see some smaller Jets with more wing area.
Dennis
Dennis,
It's all about marketing! My understanding is that mfg have to sell at least 50 of a particular design to make the design and production costs worthwhile. But being able to sell more is even better. They design and build what they think they can sell the most of, pure and simple.
If you can put together 50 guaranteed orders for a particular design, I'm pretty sure they would build just about anything you wanted.
For now, it seems, more modelers want larger aircraft, so that's what the mfg are providing.
I saw the same thing in aerobatic models going from small .60 powered up to the 40% gas models. Now in that market they seem to be going back the other way with the super small electrics. Jet's, too for that matter. I guess the money is at the extremes of the hobby. Real small or real big!
David S