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Old 03-10-2003 | 03:35 AM
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Default Recommend an ARF with Retracts, PLEASE!

Guys,
I have seen a few Sport type planes with retracts similar to those that come on the World Models warbirds, but I can't remember exactly where I saw them.
I am really looking for a plane that is similar to the Sig Something Extra, Extra 300 or something like that. I really would like to know if there are any planes similar that have retracts from the factory, or would maybe be already set up to take retracts. ARF's only please. Any suggestions?
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World has a Rambler, it's a 40 size sport tail dragger with retracts.
VQ from Morris Hobbies has some 40 to 60 size war birds with olio strut equipped retracts.
VQ also has a A-26 Invader that is Spring Air ready.
H9 has a beautiful P-51 but the retracts are JUNK!
EZ has a 40 size P-51 with retracts.
Model Tech has a 60-90 size Thunderbolt with retracts.
Model Tech also has a 40 size P-51 with retracts.

There are more out there, buy a RCM and a MAN mag.
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Carlos,
Thanks for the help. Will look into a couple of your suggestions, but I'm trying to stay away from the warbirds for now. Need something a little more aerobatic. Thanks.
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This line of arf's come with AIR RETRACTS, including air tank, air lines and valvles:

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You can get a World Models The Zen, TaiJai, or Super Chipmunk.
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I believe Goldberg has a Tiger 2 with retracts that is a ARF.
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The Zen 50 is a superb model, the retracts supplied are reasonable quality, and the model makes even poor pilots like me look expert.

The build quality and fittings are very good, and the paint work on the Cowl is just stunning.

I have had mine a few weeks now, and others who have tried it have run out to buy one.

Keep the C of G forward and its really stable like a trainer, move it back 10-12mm and it will do the full F3a schedule.

Move it back a bit further, increase the rates and this little model will do the 3D book!

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Default Recommend an ARF with Retracts, PLEASE!

World models has the best selection of retract equipped ARF kits.
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Default Recommend an ARF with Retracts, PLEASE!

If you are looking for scale aerobatic w/ retract, then the World Models Chipmunk is the one. Put a 91 4-stroke and it will be perfect. Just make sure you take off from paved runway. Someone at my club had one and tried to take off from grass, and the aft gear location combined w/ small wheels just don't help.
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See if you can find a Great Planes Ultra Sport ARF. Those are set up for optional retracts.

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