I´m new in RC aircraft, I´ve only 10 months flying. After I finished my beginners course with a high wing trainer, I started my aerobatic basic course with a World Models T-34.

Now I want to get my 3rd plane and I like the scale or semi-scale planes with great looks, my candidates are : A World Models P-51D 0.46, a World Models Rambler 0.46 or a Thunder Tiger Champion 45L.

Could you give me any suggestion?

Thanks

The WM P-51 is a very fun plane to fly. It is a sturdy build as well. Power it with a ST61 and your in for a real treat. Add retracts for that extra scale look and feel.

Another vote for the WM P-51. I have an OS 61 FX in mine and it is a blast to fly. I have also flown it with Saito 65 and Saito 91. The 65 made for a nice realistic flying plane, the 61 FX and Saito 91 turn it into a rocket ship. It is definitely one of my favorites. The only drawback it has is the amount of dihedral and roll coupling. It will hold knife edge with a lot of opposite aileron. Other than that it is a well behaved plane that will fly with a portion of the wing missing. Retracts come with the plane, hook up a rectract servo and then have fun.

The Rambler is a very nice plane. While it is more of an aerobatic trainer than anything else, it is a nice flying plane and a floater. When you knife edge the Rambler you will have to hold some down elevator to compensate for the dihedral. IF you plan on using the wheel pants, invest in some SIG wheel pants brackets - the stock setup will rip out very quickly, especially on a grass field.

For a scale/semi-scale plane it depends on what you want. Do you want to build or do you want an ARF?

The Jack Stafford Rearwin Speedster is a great flying high wing plane. Be advised that the MAJORITY of the JS kits are BUILDER'S KITS.

The WP P-51 is also nice.

I can't comment about the WM P-51 or Rambler but, I would not recommend the TT Champion 45L. It's not a bad flying plane after you brace the tail but, if you just hit a bump or crack on landing the landing gear just rips out. After repairing mine for the 3rd time I gave it away.[&o]

I will take an FA-18 Hornet with real jet engines(3000.00 a piece,20 pounds of thrust),composite,Century Jet retracts,and built to scale!
Ill take this as a trainer...[sm=drowning.gif]

Crist...how about an aerobatic..540 Edge,Cap,232,300 extra..lots of fun to fly!

Chris - Rambler is not much of an aerobatic plane, much nicer to fly than the T34 but same style of plane, just a lovely pleasant plane to fly. Nothing more. WM P51 is not just warbird but its aerobatic for sure! It can snap roll and KE. I know you are not looking for a bigger plane but if you can, go for the WM Super Chipmunk, that is one heck of a plane, flies as nice as a Rambler and more aerobatic than the WM P51. You will not regret that plane ... the KE is very nice. Just that you will need to invest in a 90 sized 2C or 4C. This is one plane that most people do not bother to fly as its so 60's. I have flown over 15 planes this year and that was my best. I was most impressed.

y dont u go and invest on a 50 size pattern plane.. lands slow, good for aerobatics and it does not stall so easily.. i bought myself a 3d aerobatic plane from phoenix models Future... u can check it out at www.singahobby.com awsome plane to fly .. just sis her maiden flight today.. its a deam to fly