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Old 06-06-2007, 12:37 AM
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kahlog or is it kahloq ? Just wondering....

yes I agree Tower retails gear for some aircraft it does not sell... however in this case just as we have seen in the past I am sure we are on the HOT TRAIL of the NEW TF B-25... I would be willing to "invest" not bet in this claim

What color scheme would you do yours in??

I want TONDELAYO!! Got to see her in person and went up in the Collings Foundation B-24 WitchCraft while Tondelayo sat and waited...
Really cool!!!

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Old 06-08-2007, 02:01 PM
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The TF B-25 would be realy nice as an ARC done up in a PB-J in the tri- color scheme ( Non Spec Sea Blue, Med. Blue, White) I have always liked this scheme.[8D]
Old 06-08-2007, 11:32 PM
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kahlog or is it kahloq ? Just wondering....


-TOMAS
It is a "Q" at the end. A lot fo people get this mixed up. After awile I ignore it, but it does get annoying

AS far as color scheme.....I would have to have the nose/navigator area clear and visible, not blue and solid painted over. Other then that, probalby some form of olive drab scheme.......the aluminum type schemes are nice, but hard to see in the air.
Old 06-26-2007, 12:11 PM
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Well it's up on Tower' site:

[link=http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LNRXH9&P=G]Top Flite B-25J Mitchell Bomber GE ARF .46-.50,88.5"[/link]

Late Sept. and $649.99! [sm=omg_smile.gif]

Doug
Old 06-26-2007, 12:14 PM
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Thats not a bad price. Haven't started my KMP yet my look into another one.
Old 06-26-2007, 12:29 PM
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Well it's up on Tower' site:

[link=http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LNRXH9&P=G]Top Flite B-25J Mitchell Bomber GE ARF .46-.50,88.5"[/link]

Late Sept. and $649.99! [sm=omg_smile.gif]

Doug
Fiiiiiiinnnnaaaaaaalllleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!


Can't wait to see the pictures. If it is built like the cessna twin arf, it should be a BIG seller
Old 06-26-2007, 01:10 PM
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At 88.5" its a little bigger then the KMP which is 85". It must be lighter then since the motor requirements are less then the KMP as this one says .60-.89(dunno if that is 2-stroke or 4-stroke though). I club friend has the KMP and he's got .72 4-strokes in it which would be about same as .60 2-strokes.
I have two .46 2-strokes not being used, so I already have the power plants for the TF one if I get it.
Old 06-26-2007, 03:20 PM
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Wow..... I can buy a lot of wood and glue and paint and etc. for $650
Old 06-26-2007, 03:38 PM
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Wow..... I can buy a lot of wood and glue and paint and etc. for $650
That is very true but what about your time. Mine is very short these days. I look forward to the day I can sit in my shop and build but until then this looks like a winner.
Old 06-26-2007, 07:02 PM
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Default RE: New TF B-25 ARF?

Interested in following this along, when it finally gets here....
Old 06-26-2007, 08:29 PM
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The pic sure looks good....
Old 06-27-2007, 03:04 PM
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Default RE: New TF B-25 ARF?

Hey the pic IS up now! Looks decent.

Now the big question....they originally said it would also be sold as an ARC, I wonder if that is still planned.
Old 06-29-2007, 06:30 AM
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May have been said already.. but I see Hanger 9 has a B-25 as well..
[link=http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products/Default.aspx?ProdID=HAN4450]Hanger 9 B-25[/link]

kinda small compared to the others though
Old 06-29-2007, 08:09 AM
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Default RE: New TF B-25 ARF?

Looks to be about the same size too me. Not as detailed, but much cheaper.
Old 06-29-2007, 09:04 AM
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Default RE: New TF B-25 ARF?

I wonder if the fuse is built up or fiberglass?
Old 06-29-2007, 09:14 AM
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Default RE: New TF B-25 ARF?

The Top Flite is fiberglass with panel lines, rivets, etc.

The Hangar 9 is balsa sheeted covered wityh UltraCote.

Hence the $200.00 price difference.

Old 06-29-2007, 09:22 AM
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Default RE: New TF B-25 ARF?

Yeah.. if I were in the market.... I'd wait for the TF. Looks better overall IMO Plus it's bigger!
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Wow..... I can buy a lot of wood and glue and paint and etc. for $650
Have fun with your wood, glue and paint while I'm out flying
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The Top Flite is fiberglass with panel lines, rivets, etc.

The Hangar 9 is balsa sheeted covered wityh UltraCote.

Hence the $200.00 price difference.

Dick,
Do you have one of these in your possesion as we speak?
Old 06-30-2007, 01:23 PM
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the 25 from TF, does that look like it has rectratable gear doors??? the only pic i seen of it on towers site it looks like it!!! i wish they would show another pic of it. to see the difference between h-9 and TF. i like the size difference. i just wanna see some more close up pics of it. anyone know where there is some more pics of it??????

so far the TF i think is winning!!!!
Old 06-30-2007, 03:13 PM
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so far the TF i think is winning!!!!
winning what? Your approval? Each plane will have their own market. Some wont want to spend the extra 200 for a fiberglass fuse and some will. Some dont have big enough runways to land the 88" size, but might be able to get the 80" one down(weight difference and wingloading will determine that depending on runway size).
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Default RE: New TF B-25 ARF?

The TF b-25 sure has my approval. Especially if it has the fiberglass parts as descibed as above. I didn't particularly care for Hanger 9's B-25 because of the cheap looking parts.
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The TF b-25 sure has my approval. Especially if it has the fiberglass parts as descibed as above. I didn't particularly care for Hanger 9's B-25 because of the cheap looking parts.
I concur that the TF as per seen in the only photo available seems to look better at first. We'll have to wait and see actually what the plane is made from and see different shots for final judgement. They are somewhat different sizes so the smaller or larger size may appeal to some depending on their circumstances.
As far as the "cheap" parts of the Hangar 9, it doesnt look cheap. But, maybe some things stick out that some dont like(a few screws here or there or the less then pretty tail gun area. That can be recitified by a modeler without much cost.
If you think that the H9 looks cheap, I encourage you to take a look at the one that Nitroplanes has. http://www.nitroplanes.com/mibmi5271nig.html
Not everyone has a large bank account, but theres nothing wrong with anyone who does. Buy the one that appeals to you the most

Old 06-30-2007, 09:56 PM
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when i said that the TF is winning, i ment that its so far the one that i like as of NOW. it so far looks more scale. and as for the size from 80" to 88.5" is not that much. i'm sure if the person could get the 80 up they could get the 88.5 up too one the same run-way. its mostly going to come down to what that person can buy. if they like the bigger one and they have the money, then sure get the one you want, but if you limited on cash and you want a b-25 then cheaper is the best way for that person.

mostly need to see more pics of both planes. mostly the TF. both to me are nice planes. i want the one that is most scale like. but thats just me!
Old 06-30-2007, 10:38 PM
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Default RE: New TF B-25 ARF?

The one that is the most scale is the KMP/YT. So, I suppose, that one is "winning"?. It was same price as the TF, but is now going to be completely composite(wings and everything) and its not know whether it'll go up in price or not.

Its also not possible to tell if the TF is more scale then the H9 or not with only one photo that isnt very big.


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