Anticipation is killing me. They have been pushing back the dates of my P-47's giant electric retracts for 4+ months... frustration is growing.

Will they ever make it to market? Is this just a ghost product, never intended to reach the public?

disgruntled, discouraged, disappointed.... I need some stick time.

hand launch and belly land it? i am sure we could get a couple guys together and give it a good heave

Put a peg in the wing and we'll DLG it, but you are on your own with the hand catch!!!

Originally Posted by bsbauman

Anticipation is killing me. They have been pushing back the dates of my P-47's giant electric retracts for 4+ months... frustration is growing.

Will they ever make it to market? Is this just a ghost product, never intended to reach the public?

disgruntled, discouraged, disappointed.... I need some stick time.

Have you called them?

Yea, same story every time for the last two months, "we expect to be shipping those in the next 1-2 weeks" always 1-2 weeks out...

I love the clever posts above though, Perhaps we can hand launch it from the back of your golf-cart?



...I am just venting, I am sure there are tons of hurdles bringing them to market... I am just antsy!

I feel for ya Brad. I wanna see that sucker fly as much as you do! Are there any other options for retracts?

Not for decent electrics; pneumatic options are out there for about $70 less through Robart or for $150 more through Sierra. I considered the ESM's but not convinced they are good for this large a ship (most their stuff comes in at least 10lbs less).

and from what i have researched ESM air's are iffy at best.

check out hobbykings new giant scale electric retracts! you can get a VERY NICE set of all alloy retracts, struts, & wheels, for pretty much "pennies" compared to other "name brand" sets. ive got a set of the small rclanders from them, with struts & wheels. and they are very solid. nicest retracts ive ever had, BY FAR!!!!!!! and i only paid about $45 for them!

Planes look so much better if you just yank off the landing gear and hand toss.

Landings? That's why god gave us grass.

Dargh- those little bastids did it again... now pushed back to late March- I have no expectation they will deliver.

Screw these guys

Originally Posted by gchrisgo34

check out hobbykings new giant scale electric retracts! you can get a VERY NICE set of all alloy retracts, struts, & wheels, for pretty much "pennies" compared to other "name brand" sets. ive got a set of the small rclanders from them, with struts & wheels. and they are very solid. nicest retracts ive ever had, BY FAR!!!!!!! and i only paid about $45 for them!

Which ones are you referring to? gotta link? I have such a hard time sorting through retracts on HK- so many options and so much c-rap to sort through...

If you know how to sort their stuff, could you help me find electric retracts for a 70mm F-86? I need the nose to rotate so that it can clear the steering device.

Originally Posted by Buzz_Man

Planes look so much better if you just yank off the landing gear and hand toss.

Landings? That's why god gave us grass.

LOL, Ill give you a shot at tossing this- but ya might get a hernia

Originally Posted by bsbauman

LOL, Ill give you a shot at tossing this- but ya might get a hernia

YIPES!

Nevermind.

approx. 28 lbs wet

FINALLY- Retracts are available

Thanks Cliff!!