I am in the process of finding a replacement for the Ringmaster I have now. The way I bought it (ARF) it is too heavy to do anything besides wingovers. It can barely complete a single loop-if I try another it will almost hit the ground after completing the loop. I am sure it won't do any figure 8s at all, so it is pretty much useless as a stunt trainer as it is.
The plane weighs 38 ounces and no, I cannot save any weight anywhere. The only viable remedy is to build an entirely new fuse because that is where the "fat" is. I tried different propellers and motors but it simply won't fly like the other Ringmasters I have seen. In addition, the way the battery is installed contributes to an uneven vertical CG and cannot be installed anywhere else (it hangs under the wing, in a box).
I just finished building a Brodak Baby Clown that I have yet to maiden; it weighs about 7 ounces RTF. I have heard good things about this plane and saw videos of it and it looks like a good plane. I am aware that the 1/2 A is more squirrelly but I think I can control it because I have been flying CL for 1/2 year.
But I want to get something ARF so I can finally progress to other stunts besides wingovers while I complete other projects (see below). My Magician (RIP) was a wonderful plane that turned beautifully but a faulty battety mount came loose in flight and the plane could not be saved.
So, is the Brodak ARF Super Clown (electric) any good or will it need surgery to replace any substandard components? I know that the motor mount will have to be reinforced, but I want to be sure. Yes, I have a Sig Banshee and a Brodak Magician, as well as a a Baby, 150, and Junior Ringmasters that are waiting their turn at the building bench. I just want to have something to fly while I get done with all these projects (I build very slowly).
Thanks.
Topic: ARF Super Clown (Read 1668 times)
