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Old 05-08-2006, 03:50 PM
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Default Best "Bang for the Buck" ARF??

OK, here's the deal, I have four OS.91 4-strokes that need to be run in, and made absolutely dependable for a B-17 I am building. I am looking for the best ARF for the dollar that will fly well with one of these engines. Looking more for a Warbird or Civilian scale model. Not really interested in the Extra or Edge types. So what's out there that will hold up through four engine break-ins, (provided I dont doink it first), flys well, and is a good dollar value? Maybe some of the e-bay stuff?
And if you know of any to stay away from, please post as well.[&o]
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Old 05-08-2006, 04:02 PM
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Great Planes has their tigermoth arf?
Old 05-08-2006, 06:28 PM
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I am flying a U-Can-Do 46 with a Magnum 90 - 4 stroke Great flying plane Beef up the landing gear.
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WM Super Chipmunk. You'll like it so much, you may end up with a fifth OS91FS!
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Old 05-08-2006, 10:42 PM
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Get a "stick" If your only going to use the plane to break in the engines, Then get a plane will take only a few minutes to change the engine since it is all exposed.
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ORIGINAL: Cyclic Hardover

Get a "stick" If your only going to use the plane to break in the engines, Then get a plane will take only a few minutes to change the engine since it is all exposed.

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The Great Planes Big Stik .60 was going to be my suggestion, for the same reasons you stated.
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I really want something that is "scale". Not a fan of sticks, besides I already have several stick types to knock around with. This will be more than a "break-in" plane. It will see lots of flight time.
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Big Stik 60 gets my vote.It ain't scale or warbird I know,but is an excellent plane to build confidence on!
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How about the P-47 Hobby People sells?

http://www.hobbypeople.net/gallery/123745.asp
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U-Can-Do 60 gets my vote.
Old 05-09-2006, 06:54 PM
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look at the hangar 9 and the world/airborne models "60" size warbird arfs. these are decent and would fly well with this engine. they likely will need some reinforcement at the firewall and at the gear mounts.

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I went with a hangar 9 P-40 looks good has retracts and for 260.00 it was worth the price I put my OS 91 fs in it. fits inside the cowl ran the pipe out the rear of the cowl at the vents clean look
Old 05-10-2006, 09:59 AM
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No question about it the Hangar 9 Funtana 90 is the best bang for the buck. It's a large, high quality, capable airplane for $200
Old 05-10-2006, 02:02 PM
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Well for 200 bucks you can get the KMP Zero... i think if you look at the posts here on RCU you will agree...

BTW i was amazed at the looks & the quality!
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Sorry mate, that's CMP not KMP!!!!! i always confuse those two
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Little Toni, Scale and looks great. Flys awesome with a OS 91

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