MaJ. Woody

My Feedback: (28)

I have been reading all the posts regarding Skymaster and it's dealers and it is a bit confusing. What it sounds like is that by cutting off it's loyal dealer network Skymaster has left a bad taste in everyones mouth. But is there more to the story? Are the jets quality kits that are worth buying? I for one am looking for a new jet to work on this winter and was considering a Skymaster F-18. The old version can be had at a decent price and there is also the new ARF Plus line. There are not a lot of ARF's out there for immediate purchase and taking Skymaster out of the equation leaves even fewer options.

So the question is:

Would you buy a Skymaster kit? Is there anything wrong with them?

Thanks!!
Dom

Airforce7

My Feedback: (31)

Yes I'd buy one, likely an ARF Plus though. I've read all the recent posts too. There are a lot of good jets popping up on RCU for sale right now as well. Maybe I just start there for a second jet... or maybe keep saving and fly my Rookie until the wings come off.

AirPac Models

We have a lot new ARF Plus F-16 (1/8), Gripen and some old models for very good price. AirPac will keep support new and existing customers.

mikuk

Not unless the quality has improved since the Hawk I helped build.

adrian-RCU

YES!!

Spartan Missile

Only if I can order it from a reputable Model shop here in the U.K. and pay by credit card for security.

I'm not wiring $K halfway round the world to some shed in China. IF I get screwed, I can do nothing about it.
Does SM Direct accept credit cards ?

Redline7000

My Feedback: (2)

I don't own a Skymaster jet. I have a R54 which I am completing and a BVM Bobcat which one day I'll get to building.
I believe in supporting our hobby "stores" whether it be Tam's or Dreamworks or whomever you buy your jets and supplies from. Apparently, Skymaster does not. Since our point of views do not concur, I will continue to support or stores and not buy a Skymaster jet until they change their new marketing policy.

artchristic1

Hi Everyone;

Yes, it is a very good and solid kit. Straight out of the box and balanced as per manual
I put it into the air. I only needed a bit of down trim on the elevators.
I bought the large F-16 and it flies like a charm.
Yes, it is difficult to imagine giving a card number on an E-Mail but that’s life.
It is not like before.
My next kit will be the big SU-27 from FB Jets.
The cost of the middle man will change and raise the price of all the European companies who build some of the best kits.
Keep it simple I say.

Zagzoo

My Feedback: (28)

I am going to buy one soon, either the F-4 1/9th scale or the xtreme BD5J.

blackcat

yep, great flying models, thats all that matters isn't it?

LGM Graphix

My Feedback: (22)

Man, when guys dig up old threads, check the original post date on them,

Gordon Mc

My Feedback: (11)

Since this odd behaviour is not uncommon, maybe we need Marc to do some software magic to automatically lock any threads that have not been posted to in the last 12 months ?

AndyAndrews

lol, old thread comming out from the dead.

LGM Graphix

My Feedback: (22)

You got that right Gordon, frustrating sometimes when you see the 4+ year old threads come up and you read until half way through before you realize haha.

erbroens

I don´t know if this is really necessary.. it is interesting (and sometimes funny) revisit old threads just to check out how things have changed.


Enrique

jimngu

Yes ! I like the detail works , very nice

davo580

nothing wrong with the skymaster kits I have a grippen plus and it is great

two dogs

My Feedback: (12)

YES.........have bought and flown 7 kits

AndyAndrews

Question is would you buy one today? I would.

Duncan

Al's Hobbies are the uk dealer, so you wouldn't have to worry about sending money to china

AMA234

My Feedback: (3)

Speaking of Xtreme Jets, who carries the line of Xtreme jets anyway? I cannot find anything online about them and would like more info on their BD5.

Thanks,
Les

RCI/Skymaster

My Feedback: (2)

We can get you the X-treme jets line as well.

What do you want to know abou the BD-5?

PaulD

My Feedback: (39)

Jeff,

It would be nice if there was more information about the skymaster/x-treme jets on the web-site.

If you need to ask what, just think of what any builder would like to see when trying to make a decision on which plane to buy so that they can feel informed and comforable with thier purchase and sending thier money in advance of receiving the plane. More pictures, specs, a specific list of what comes with the kit.

The Dragon has the manual on line which is very helpfull but pdf would be better than a whole bunch of jpgs.

Thanks,

PaulD

3DHELINUT

My Feedback: (3)

Jeff any update on the F-86 rt wing i ordered in slyblazers colors. I am just trying to get some form of an update on a ETA.



Thanks
Alan

raptor23

My Feedback: (1)

fei bao much better work and at a great price