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Old 04-25-2007, 01:46 PM
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Default Kits GP should reissue

With all the attention that the reissue of GP kits is getting maybe we should start a list of what folks would like to see next.

Here's my list:

Ultra Sport 1000 Kit - GPMA0425
Tomahawk Giant Scale
Old 04-25-2007, 02:08 PM
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Giant Aeromaster and Top Flite AT-6
Old 04-25-2007, 02:56 PM
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Tiporare!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Old 04-25-2007, 03:16 PM
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Big-Stik 60!
Old 04-25-2007, 05:10 PM
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I still want a Phantom !!!!!!!!

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Old 04-25-2007, 06:02 PM
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My picks:


Aeromaster (original)
Big Stick .20, .40, .60
Sportster .20
Ultra Sport 1000
Cherokee .40

-Johnny-
Old 04-25-2007, 06:05 PM
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Heres my picks:

F-4
F-14
Aeromaster

Good Luck, Dave
Old 04-25-2007, 06:37 PM
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All the Super Sportsters and they should go back to the 80's design of their trainer when the wing was asymetrical.
Old 04-25-2007, 08:42 PM
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How about the old glass and foam Bridi scale designs, like the Aero Commander, & T-28.
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Super Sportster bipe ! I would love to have one.
Old 04-25-2007, 09:21 PM
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I think I have one of the last Big Stick 60s kits produced. The model was put together with scalloped ailerons and elevator. The cowl was copied from the old Top Flight Eindecker kit. Red Mono coat of course!
GP! Bring it back for all who have flown and like to build from kits.
ARF... ARF.. Is that rover at the door?
Old 04-25-2007, 09:52 PM
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All the prop-jets.
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Piper Tri-Pacer
Old 04-26-2007, 12:17 AM
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Dirty Birdy 40, Super Kaos Jr., P-40 Warhawk (Hobbico)
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Here is the Great Planes web site as it looked on 1/29/1998:

http://web.archive.org/web/199801290...eatplanes.com/

and here is Tower's kit listing as of 2/6/1997:

http://web.archive.org/web/199702061.../listkits.html

or, how about an OS VF .46 to go with that US40 kit?

http://web.archive.org/web/199702270...ngines/vf.html
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Sportster 40 Bipe kit
Giant Aeromaster kit
Super Sportster 90/120 kit

Looks like we have a few calls for the Giant Aeromaster already - hey, you never know!
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simple...ALL OF THEM! along with TopFlite, AAMCO, Sterling, Midwest, Goldberg, etc. Yeah, I like to build and would love to see a LOT more kits
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PROP JETS! I would like to see the F-14 and F-4 back and more!
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Default RE: Kits GP should reissue

I would have to go along with the original Aeromaster and
the Super Sportster bipe.

A reissue of the Ultra Sport 1000 would be nice as well.

Now that GP has set a precedent anything is possible.
I would imagine that the powers at GP are watching this reissue
carefully. If the reissued kits sell well we might see additional
kits reissued in the future. If they dont...well that would pretty
much bring an end to kits from GP.

So if you would like to see some kits reisssued in the future
be sure to buy one (or two or...) of the kits they just brought back.

Mike Hammer
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The entire 'Stick' series
The Super Sportster series
All what they have in ARF
Old 04-26-2007, 11:21 AM
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I have not built any of there out of production kit's other then the TF AT-6 and they keep bringing it back sometimes,,,,But i would like to build a LearJet sometime. That thing looks sweet!
I also wish they would bring back the Brightstar arf(hobbyco) Was my first big glow powered plane and i would sure like to have another.
Pat
Old 04-26-2007, 12:22 PM
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There are some really good choices in this list. As someone has stated, if this reissue of the Ultrasports and the Super Sportsters goes well... maybe, just maybe, more will come our way. If you want this to happen, buy an UltraSport or Super Sportster kit.

I will add to my original list:

Ultra Sport 1000 Kit - GPMA0425
Tomahawk Giant Scale
Big Stick .20, .40, .60
Sportster .20
Cherokee .40
Sportster 40 Bipe kit
Giant Aeromaster kit
Super Sportster 90/120 kit
And heck yes, the PROP JETS! I loved building the f-14. Still flying great as ever.

One thing though. If they do reissue I suggest a few things:

1. Choose wood for the kits that is exceptional. These planes are outstanding when built light, but honestly these kits were always FAR to heavy because of the wood choices. I for one would pay a bit more to have carefully selected wood so that the kits are light.
2. LASER cut parts would be phenominal. This would allow some of these parts to be cut from lighter wood as well.
3. Fiberglass rather than plastic parts. I would be happy to have these as Optional extras. This would keep down kit cost and provide an additional source of revenue for Great Planes.

One final thought is that maybe GP could allow kit cutters to handle these designs and just get a royalty payment. Just a thought on a way to help get these designs available once again.

Just my thoughts, what do others think?

Solstice
Old 04-26-2007, 02:51 PM
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The Patriot .40. This kit was easy to build and was a scream to fly. The current .60 requires 7 servos and looks like they couldn't decide how to make the simulated intakes.

The F-14 - A little more complex but still a screamer with a hot .61 and tuned pipe.

Cherokee .40 - I'm trying to rebuild mine for the third time. A new kit would be nice.

The Trainer 20, 40, 60 series - These were my favorite trainers. They were sturdier then the current PT designs and not as floaty and took aerobatics well since they had good semitry. I learned to flat spin on a trainer 40.
Old 04-26-2007, 03:08 PM
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How could I forget! The Trainer series. I built the 60 and LOVED it to death. Good catch.

Solstice
Old 04-26-2007, 04:16 PM
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Trainer 40 and 60 (great kit to bash)
Cherokee 40


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