dasintex

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Does anyone know what future Top Flite Giant Scale Warbird ARF's will be released; so far Top Flite has released: P-51 ARF & RTC Version; P-47 ARF & RTC Version and in September a P-40 ARF.

I have the P-51 and P-47 both RTC versions; I want to add another Giant Scale Warbird to my Hanger; I mainly put together ARF's, no time for Kit Building; the soon to be released P-40 looks good, but I'm not a big fan of the P-40 in the Flying Tiger scheme; although I would be interested in a RTC version, but truly I would love to see another Top Flite Giant Scale ARF, like a Zero.

Thanks

LargeScale88

If you go to the Top Flite website, they have somethin where you can suggest there next plane. I've suggested a ME109 arf and also a zero. They send me emails back about what they might do, and more suggestions. The ARFs they have now are getting kinda old, they need to upgrade there stash!

rc34074

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I would like to see them bring back the fw190 as an arf, and also a giant scale arf and arc. The fw190 is a great flying plane.

Ed

alienteabagger

Have you considered buying that P-40 and just removing the existing covering?

tfarmer96

I have heard maybe the spitfire next. But who knows.

dasintex

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"Have you considered buying that P-40 and just removing the existing covering?"

Yes; but I wanted to get an ARF this winter that I didn't have to do anything with the covering; last 2 RTC's I glassed because I wanted my own scheme and didn't like Shinny Monokote on a Warbird; however, they are now making ARF's with Flat Finish Coverings; I realize I'm trying to build the easy way out, and removing the covering just to recover isn't the route I want to go; thanks for the suggestion and I have considered it, and still am; I was hoping for a Zero, maybe next year.

ForcesR

IFTFannounces thata new84 + inch wingspanSpitfire ARF/ARTCis indeedon the way would really make my dreamscome true! Please, please TF, do it, do it!!

Roger

cstevenpeterson

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I noticed a while back that Tower is listing (in "Just Announed") parts for Top Flite WWII ARF's. One of these is a set of fixed gear for a "TOP .60 Corsair A" (rf). From this I can speculate two things. They are probably going to continue and offer other WWII ARFS and one of these is probably going to be a 60 sized Corsair - at least I hope.

Steve

tfarmer96

man i hope so im a big fan of the Topflite stuff.

MANFRED

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I doubt they would do a spit, probably a corsair.

LargeScale88

I wish they made more RTC models. I hate monokote, its just not the same as fiberglass and paint, and it looks like crap when it wrinkles, and its boring taking the iron and heat gun to em. I bet they would do a corsair, just because they could probably take the giant corsair kits they have, build them, cover them, and theres your arf.

P47Pilot

I agree. I have suggested toTop Flite to make a GS FW190 D9 "Longnose" in the rather unusual and interesting colour scheme of the Wuerger Staffel of the JV44.

LDM

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Its really funny but RC is really trendy . I remeber about 8 years ago speaking with the owners of Hobby Shack /now Hobby People .
THey imported ARCs with some really nice wood work . I have the Model Tech P51 still new in box because I got it as a closeout for $129 vs the starting price $229 .
The airframe only arc has all the counter balances ect build in . They said at the time of the ARF explosiion "ya the avg RC guys does not even want to cover his models anymore "
Its so ironic how things come full circle , I wonder if we will go back from arc to asking for more lasor cut kits ? or perhaps a new Prefabercated kit , some what like a modula home ??? lol

n8622t

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Here is another little tip, Tower just put the Top Flite GS Corsair kits on special!! Sounds like an unload of kits to make room for the arf

n8622t

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Just a note, KMP is coming out with an 85" FW190 Dora in about 3 or 4 months. They just flew the proto last month and are ready for production Fiberglass fuse and built up wings

n8622t

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I forgot to add that the color sceme is the one pictured in this thread

rc34074

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Is this a KMP controlled design or is it an ESM design? From what has been said on other threads here KMP only sells ESM planes in Canada. But maybe if its a KMP controlled design they will sell it in the states?

On the other hand if its an ESM design you probably could buy it from VQ warbirds.

Ed

dasintex

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Appreciate the Info on KMP/ESM; I was mainly interested in Top Flite Giant Scale Warbird ARFs and RTCs in the 50cc gas size.

BOLTMAN

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Put it on an ARF and it won't be unusual any more!!!!!!!

Dick T.

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I believe the GS Corsair kit was out of stock for a while. Probably have a fresh batch in and just want to lower the inventory for both reasons.

The TF ARF's are very well done but having just completed the 60 size P-51 ARF with it's fit and finish issues makes me prefer ARC's. The ARF's are sweet and quick to get in the air but I can do a better job overall.

ARF's are great for the guy lacking time or building skills but it often degrades a beautifully done kit or scratch model. Now the often heard question at the field is "who makes that ARF?" even when it isn't one.

I'm glad to see Tower/Topflite doing ARC's and wish they would in the 60 sizes also. I have several NIB 1/5 Mustang ARC's for future projects as building time is a premium right now.

An earlier post mentioned the 60 size Modeltech ARC from Hobby People. Mine weighed just under eight pounds RTF with retracts and Monokote/Paint finish. A beautiful flying Mustang.