Walked into Sheldon's today and got "goose bumps" when I looked up to see hanging from the ceiling a production model (not prototype) of the new World "GS" Jap ZERO.
Beautiful glass fuse and cowl with lines and rivet detail. Has built in retracts but I don't know if they have been improved.
Has flaps but their not "split", I think ZERO's had split flaps?
The only thing is they still have that (no offense Mickey) "Mickey Mouse" tail wheel on it like the P-51.

I'll take some pictures of it tomorrow but still don't know how to post them on RCU.

Woo hoo. I can't wait. You can send me the pictures and I will try to post them for you.

We need pics! PLEASE!!!!

Is this a 180 size Zero, like their GS Mustang?

Yes! It's the big one...

Richard L. will post pics, I'm sending them now.
Thanks Rick

Here are the pictures taken by Carlos Murphy:

















Too bad the GS Zero is not in the gray/white naval scheme.

What size engine is this supposed to need?

Moki 210, OS 160, Saito 180, ZDZ 40, G-26, take your pick...

Do you have the dimension, like wign span, length, wing area, and weight? I might just have to get a radial 4-stroker for it!!!

And it will probably retail for $500, like the GS Mustang does.

OMG.

Wonder if they'll do a Spitfire next?

World is coming out with a 60 size 63" Spirfire with flaps.
See page 19 in the January 2003 MAN magazine.

*drooling*

This is the first ARF with such scale detail like the tick marks.

I was in Sheldon's today and this thing looks even better in the flesh. These photos don't really do it justice. Better than nothing but not as good as being there. I am personally waiting for the new World Models Spitfire.

Saw it already. I was hoping that World has plans to release its Big Brother

According to Quantum Models, this Zero has 80" wingspan, takes 1.60 2-cycle engine, and sells for $499.99.

I wish The World Models would update their website and give us more info on the Spitfire.

They have now. See:

http://www.theworldmodels.com/spitfire.htm

Thanks for the link. Hmmm, after looking at the pictures, I don't know about the location of the main wheels. They appear to be too far back from the leading edge of the wing. I think this Spitfire will have a strong tendency to nose over.

Maybe, but look at this picture which shows the angle of the struts:



I would think the angle of the struts would help stop any noseover tendency.

Nice Zero;I'm wondering if it comes with a dummy radial.I would consider putting in a Saito 170R 3cylinder in it also.It looks like it would be a nice fit.I wonder what the weights might be.Under 16-17 lbs maybe?I hope the retracts are of decent quality,then it would be really nice...Steve

Thanks, Carlos, for the pictures. I want one of these planes sooooo bad!

Sounds like we'll all have to wait awhile...I was in Sheldon's yesterday and was told the World GS Zero will be out in May!...maybe.........I plan to run a Moki 1.8 in one...if it ever comes out......

WOW, i like it. i have a 2.4 brison looking for a new home. JERRY L.

I think SIG is coming out with a large SPIT.

Hey P-51B, where did you hear that SIG is coming out with a large Spit?

Do you have any further information?