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Walter Hicks:
My question is has anyone used the  foam RC Scale model electrics for Fun Scale. There is a Corsair made by Hobby King that is only $150 shipped I think it is only 30" span though. It appears the best model would be the E Flite T-28 1.1 m= 44" ?????? I am a very, very slow builder and would like to have an electric plane with 2.4 to practice taxi etc .

Fred Cronenwett:
The answer is yes, the Bearcat that was in the last column (flown by Pete Mazur) was a foam ARF model.

There are several things to check out for picking one

1) check out what the inside of the fuselage looks like, so that you can mount a bellcrank
2) Some of the ARF's now have the servos for the elevator at the aft part of the fuselage, making it very difficult to route a pushrod thru the fuselage
3) I would suggest to a larger one - 55" or larger, they fly better
4) also look at the balsa ARF's with iron-on covering, they can be repaired and recovered if needed. VQ warbirds has a good selection of models like this
5) Keep the model a take-apart, it will make it easier to transport and get access to the bellcrank and the radio gear
Hope this helps

Fred Cronenwett:
I bought this E-flite foam ARF used at a swap meet and converted it to CL, the fuselage is hollow so I could route a pushrod to the elevator. The model came with electric retracts, flap and the Lipo slides in a slot forward of the bellcrank

This model flies ok but does not have the best ground handling characteristics. Any damage to the foam is difficult to fix and not sure I can match the paint color later if needed

Fred Cronenwett:
I am currently converting this VQ warbirds Baron (no longer available) to CL. I have not installed the bellcrank yet but the wood structure is much easier to deal with an modify as compared to the foam airplanes.

also having a nose wheel this model will handle really nice on the ground. This model has two E-flite E-32 motors, the batteries and the speed controls will be in the fuselage.

Fred Cronenwett:
Before you buy make sure you have room inside the fuselage to add the bellcrank and route the pushrod back to the elevator. I like to fly larger models compared to smaller models mostly because larger models handle the wind better and can tolerate higher wing loadings (ounces per sq foot).

The 1/4 scale Morrisey Bravo that I built (16lbs) is the heaviest model that flew on a regular basis. If flew Grant Hiestands 20 lb Spacewalker. The 14 lb B-29 and other models that come in at 9 or 12 lbs don't concern me. With an adjustable line guide you can put in the right amount of line rake to maintain line tension but not pull you out of the circle. I fly all of my models with one hand.

If you have never flown with 2.4 Ghz or any other form of throttle control a good way to learn is to convert an RC ARF model (either buy new or buy used at a swap meet) and go thru the motions of making it work. It allows you try everything, then when it comes time to do your serious competition model you have some experience on what worked for you and what didn't.

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