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LBJ
May 27, 2009, 02:37 PM
Does anyone make an 80 inch or larger Hellcat as an ARF? I am not aware of one, but may be interested in finding something. No hurry, but I like the plane and would like to find a larger one. I have seen 2 Byron/IronBay Hellcats on RCU for just about list price and full builds required. So, no real impetus to rush on those. Plus, I have become an ARF bum and why build if the ARF is good quality? Hehehehe. LBJ
appleflyer
May 27, 2009, 03:04 PM
check out KMP. they have lots of warbirds about that size. pretty sure they have a F6F
LBJ
May 27, 2009, 03:43 PM
I'm basically going from memory, but they have nothing that large. Most of their stuff is 72 inches or less, except for a new version of the Hurricane they came out with recently which is 80 inches I seem to recall. thanks though. And, I hate to pass judgement, but their stuff is a bit too high $$$$ for what you get, and heavy too. Each to their own on those counts I guess.
JLLayton
May 27, 2009, 07:44 PM
Bob Holman has an "80" Glass and foam one.
LBJ
May 27, 2009, 08:43 PM
Bob Holman has good stuff. Full build however.
Coastwatcher
Jun 02, 2009, 09:19 PM
I believe I saw EASYTIGER RC, has a a Bear cat of like 90 inchs or more in an ARF , this is close as your going to get in an arf I think.
LBJ
Jun 04, 2009, 11:27 AM
Coastwatcher, I've been lookin at the Bearcat by ET on their ads. Looks good. I'd like to know if they REALLY have them or or just trolling the market. Nice to hear from someone who actually has one. Yep, not likely to see a large F6F on the ARF market.
JPHen
Jun 05, 2009, 12:30 PM
Pilot RC is making a 50cc sized Hellcat: http://www.pilot-rc.com/Index.aspx

Just scroll down near the bottom of the page.

Joe
LBJ
Jun 05, 2009, 02:55 PM
That's got possibilities. LG is mounted strangely and the tires are a bit small. Looks pretty good. Wonder if it will be priced under $500?

A 3D Hellcat is not what I would have envisioned on the video. Ha
Rengine
Jun 08, 2009, 06:44 PM
A 3D Hellcat is not what I would have envisioned on the video. Ha


Wow! Cool :) that's almost exactly what I'm scratch building from blue & white foam - a 3-D Wildcat - 'cept I'm going for 88" span, 8 to 9 lbs, electric - thanks for posting that link - I loved seeing that in action.

You just don't see much 3-D Warbird action......yet.... :D :D