I've been thinking about an ARF Electric Super Clown for a good while, but I figured I didn't need to spend all that money on a model plane, when I already have so many others around.  But, I recently found out my wife maxed out her credit card, and then opened up a couple more and maxed those out. I took them away and closed out the accounts.  Major expense it's going to take me a long time to pay off.  So, I figured if she could waste so much money with nothing to show for it, I could get a Super Clown ARF and electric package.  It comes out of her holiday/vacation fund.

So, I have a couple of questions.  1) Has the weak nose joint issue I've read about been fixed in the latest ARF's?  2) Are 60' .015 lines the best choice for this plane?  3) Which Brodak handle would be recommended.  I don't like handles with the molded finger recesses.  I prefer as simple as possible.

Thanks,
Mark

I bought an electric ARF Super Clown last year, and I don't think the weak nose issue has been "fixed".  The included fiberglass reinforcement cowl wasn't strong enough.  After several "hard landings" in which the nose ring broke away from the fuselage (tearing up the reinforcing cowl), I removed the cowl and fiberglassed the ring to the fuselage with some heavier glass than was in the reinforcing cowl and that has worked well.  It's easy to do and looks a lot better than the cowl too.

Rick
 

Just wanted to give a big "Thanks" to Fred C.  He hooked me up with an awesome handle for the Super Clown.  Can't wait to try it out!

Thanks again Fred,
Mark