Author Topic: T-Rex news? (Read 3959 times)

bob branch · « **on:** June 03, 2009, 07:59:50 PM »

Any news on the Brodak T-Rex as to when its going to get here?

bob branch

SteveMoon · « **Reply #1 on:** June 05, 2009, 07:44:24 AM »

I've been out flying with Brad recently, and I he said it should be
pretty soon. He's been flying the last prototype and it really looks
good in the air. One of the things I've noticed it that it looks very
easy to fly. I've watched both Brad and the plane and I've noticed
that it looks like Brad doesn't have to put much effort at all into
flying it; meaning that it looks very easy to handle. I've also noticed
that the plane looks very stable and doesn't seem to have any
'funnies' at all while flying. The T-Rex is going to be a good one!

Later, Steve

Bradley Walker · « **Reply #2 on:** June 05, 2009, 09:13:35 AM »

I agree. The T-Rex is a joy to fly. It really just glides around, has a good corner, and goes where you point it with little bobbles. It is also very easy to pull around. A huge engine is not needed. It is indeed very "old school" in its flight and feel.

My proto is painted on SLC film and weighs 67-69 oz (depending on the engine I use). I figure the ARF is going to weigh in the 58-62 oz range with a muffled 2 stroke.

The T-Rex will be here in a month or so... the container is supposed to leave any day.

Richard Grogan · « **Reply #3 on:** June 05, 2009, 01:01:12 PM »

What is the estimated price tag for one of these puppys?

Bill Barber · « **Reply #4 on:** June 05, 2009, 02:30:01 PM »

Richard , just checked the Brodak website , $199.99 for the T-Rex arf .
Bill

Richard Grogan · « **Reply #5 on:** June 05, 2009, 02:46:30 PM »

Thanks Bill!

SteveMoon · « **Reply #6 on:** June 10, 2009, 10:39:00 AM »

Having seen this baby fly many times, it is definitely worth it.
That is a really good price for a quality plane.

Later, Steve

bob branch · « **Reply #7 on:** July 05, 2009, 02:33:44 PM »

Here's an update on availability. bob branch

Hi Bob,

We should be getting them the middle of August

Your friend in CL
John

Dennis Vander Kuur · « **Reply #8 on:** August 12, 2009, 08:54:12 AM »

Greetings,
Has anyone heard anything new on the arrival of these new Brodak ARFs?
DennisV

John Paris · « **Reply #9 on:** August 12, 2009, 08:02:34 PM »

Dennis,
Come on, it is not even the 15th yet. Remember John said "the middle of the month"

.....I am waiting on some stuff with that shipment as well.
John

Paul Taylor · « **Reply #10 on:** August 13, 2009, 08:50:06 PM »

Hey John,
Cut Dennis a little slack... he is on Cheezhead time.

One day in Cheezehead country is like 14 days. ---Waiting on the snow to melt or the wind to stop blowing.

john e. holliday · « **Reply #11 on:** August 14, 2009, 08:25:22 AM »

Who's to say the new ARF/ARC's will fly as well? I will wait for the 40 size one. DOC Holliday

John Paris · « **Reply #12 on:** August 14, 2009, 09:21:01 PM »

Quote from: rootbeard on August 13, 2009, 08:50:06 PM

Hey John,
Cut Dennis a little slack... he is on Cheezhead time.

One day in Cheezehead country is like 14 days. ---Waiting on the snow to melt or the wind to stop blowing.

Roger that Paul. I just like to get a poke in before he gets another airplane to beat me with.....
John

Paul Taylor · « **Reply #13 on:** August 15, 2009, 06:59:26 PM »

Quote from: John Paris on August 14, 2009, 09:21:01 PM

Roger that Paul. I just like to get a poke in before he gets another airplane to beat me with.....
John

Yup he is killer with his Pathfinder!

I hope I see you in Memphis next month

bob branch · « **Reply #14 on:** August 21, 2009, 09:47:47 AM »

I called Brodak's today and they are now saying end of september for the arrival of the T-Rex.

bob branch

John Paris · « **Reply #15 on:** September 23, 2009, 05:28:41 PM »

Bob,
Talk to your dealer Frank and I think that he can set you up. I see that they are in.
John

EDIT: I hope you like orange or ARC....

bob branch · « **Reply #16 on:** September 23, 2009, 05:43:05 PM »

Did ARC's come in?

bob

Bob Reeves · « **Reply #17 on:** September 24, 2009, 04:23:10 AM »

Quote from: bob branch on September 23, 2009, 05:43:05 PM

Did ARC's come in?

bob

Yes

Jim Pollock · « **Reply #18 on:** September 25, 2009, 05:59:38 AM »

Brad,

It looks to me like the T-rex would be killer with an electric in it, also Saito .62 PA 65-75. I assume the nose was designed that way so cooling for an electric motor would be great?

Jim Pollock, My hats off to you sir for designing such a great plane

bob branch · « **Reply #19 on:** September 25, 2009, 06:46:09 AM »

My T-Rex will be getting an axi 2826/12. It is ideal for electric setup. Thanks for the mount system Brad. Many of us electric fliers have noted it. Much easier than the Strega's Dennis and I have converted.

bob branch

Richard Grogan · « **Reply #20 on:** September 25, 2009, 09:26:54 PM »

Just out of curiousity: How many of these did John order? I see that its suppose to be available in Green, White,Yellow also...will they share the same trim colors as the orange one?

john e. holliday · « **Reply #21 on:** September 26, 2009, 09:02:06 AM »

Not to be sarcastic, which I usuallly am. Why not call the little lady at Brodaks. I hear she is very friendly. DOC Holliday

Richard Grogan · « **Reply #22 on:** September 26, 2009, 03:39:09 PM »

No sarcasm detected John, but the color scheme question was intended for its(T-Rex) designer(Brad),to see if maybe he knows.And I know the nice lady at Brodaks is nice!

Bradley Walker · « **Reply #23 on:** September 28, 2009, 07:11:12 AM »

There were four colors specified. I guess there was a major snafu at the manufacturer.

Bob Reeves · « **Reply #24 on:** September 29, 2009, 09:48:58 AM »

I got it, someone at the UltraKote factory doesn't like Oklahoma so they gave the ARF factory a really good deal on all the orange in stock