I am in need of suggestions, links, Brands ect..
I want to get my first multi engine ARF plane, problem is not sure what is available. My favorite is the P 38 profile or conventional look. I am having trouble finding ARF models...size 40-60 would be very nice..As far as price for just the plane was thinking $250.00 and under

Three:

Twin Stick - Cedar Hobbies - highly aerobatic.
Dual Ace - Horizon - good looking, more expensive.
TwinStar - Tower Hobbies - purely a trainer.

The first two are 40-46 size, the TwinStar is for 0.25 - 0.32 engines.

Bill.

What size engines and the maximum $$ of the plane ARF kit are very important for helping you.

I would suggest you make this post with the engine sizes and $$ amount on the RC WARBIRD SECTION. [sm=thumbup.gif]

Cyclops:

Strongly disagree. The typical warbird would not be a good chioce for a first twin.

Bill.

I believe a great 1st twin would be the WM P-82....IT was my 1st twin and is EASY to fly and land... and you get a WARBIRD!!!!!!!!!! it is priced right... approx $299-$329 depending on where you buy it from...
http://ecsvr.com/abm/shopexd.asp?id=6
Another realisitc looking great twin is a Rich Uravitch OV-10 Bronco ....they come in 80" and also 52.5" wingspans....they are ARF's and the large one is $375 and the smaller version is only $219 shipped to your door....
http://www.hobbyhangar.com/test/acc.htm
these in my opinion have proven themselves time after time...and are not hard to fly!!!!!!! AGAIN..set your engines up right and if all else is good these are great flying 1st twins....

Here is a link showing my P-82 and others P-82 Mustangs....
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_28..._P%2D82/tm.htm
I added covering/trim to resemble the F-82's that were stationed in Austin Texas at Bergstrom AFB.....
the pics on post #2 also shows the size...not too large not too small....

Ok, let's get creative. I would agree that the twin fuse system and a large wing are really easy to fly and a lot of fun.
I have built a twin fuse KIND OF P-82 using two ugly sticks and loved it. I deliberately built the fuse's a bit far a part for better aerobatics, but closer would be more stable...Later converted it to a "500' stand off P-38".
I used two 60 size sticks and put 90's on it...Hey, the wing loading goes up some...my story and sticking to it.
Cedar Hobbies 60 size single engine stick is down to $85.00...x 2...$170.00. Took my around 20 hours to build it the first time. Aim for around 82" to keep the wing loading down and make the only new joint at the center. You can bolt the fuses to the wings using the original locations. Join the horizontal stabilizer. You can make the outer wing panels removable, but I used a brace to hold the fuse's in line for transportation. Does take a "Few" extensions.
twinman

I have a twinstar with 2 saito 30 four strokes and I love the way it flies. The arf is $119 and it is my first twin and I've landed with one engine only twice and had no problem. The only drawback is the tanks are only 4 ounces each and you only get about 5 minutes per flight but it really sounds great with purring 4-strokes!

Sorry Cyclops: I am afraid I agree with Bill, Typical warbirds have small rudders, wide engine spacing, and VERY heavy wing loading. All this would not be good to learn on with an engine out.
Let me ask Wingspam, do you always fly coordinated with the rudder...all the time...come on be honest. If not, learn on the above planes before spending the $$$ on an expensive war bird.. Then go for it. I have one the above list the most experience with the Cedar Hobbies twin stick. Not only a twin, but a blast to fly aggressively. Good single engine out. Note, loops on one engine require a LOT of rudder and speed!!
Other than that, many less expensive planes lend themselves to conversion, such as most trainers or single engine sticks. I would lenghten the wing span to reduce wing loading due to the extra weight of the engines.
As Bill would say..welcome to Twinsanity.
Twinman