Phil 9 Posted July 3, 2022 Share Posted July 3, 2022 due to a change in circumstances I have not done ant RC flying for about 4 years now. One of my favorite models was a hanger 9 pulse xt 60 but it is no longer available. looking through a few websites it seems to me there are fewer ARTF models to choose from and the prices have gone up alot in that time also. Do you have any reccomendations foe a low wing sport model that will get me back into the hobby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Stephenson Posted July 3, 2022 Share Posted July 3, 2022 Phil, Just come on to the BMFA classifieds is the exact model you want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil 9 Posted July 3, 2022 Author Share Posted July 3, 2022 thanks right model wronge place (As is usually the case with used models) collection from Wiltshire. it is a bit of a long trip from Belfast would grab it otherwise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon H Posted July 4, 2022 Share Posted July 4, 2022 the 82 inch seagull models spacewalker is a good model. I have one which i am using to test the improvements i made to an ASP160 flat twin and its a lovely model. As with everything else they arent cheap, but the do fly well and would be fine to fly with any 100-150 4 stroke. I suppose another question would be what sort of power plants you have available as you could get a model suited to an 'in stock' power plant rather than having to buy all new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Hilton Posted July 4, 2022 Share Posted July 4, 2022 The seagull bowers flybaby is another good model .It’s very similar to the spacewalker but smaller at 69” span I have a 6 cell electric setup in mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil 9 Posted July 4, 2022 Author Share Posted July 4, 2022 Both of those models are a good call. I don’t have a power plant in mind yet I sold my engines after a while of me not using them. I will need to investigate if nitro fuel is readily available. The shop I used to buy it from has since closed down . Electric might be the way to go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted July 4, 2022 Share Posted July 4, 2022 https://www.sussex-model-centre.co.uk/aircraft/scale/artf/seagull-spacewalker-ii-2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon H Posted July 4, 2022 Share Posted July 4, 2022 3 hours ago, Phil 9 said: Both of those models are a good call. I don’t have a power plant in mind yet I sold my engines after a while of me not using them. I will need to investigate if nitro fuel is readily available. The shop I used to buy it from has since closed down . Electric might be the way to go mail order is easy for fuel with model shop leeds being a port of call for many. Depending on how long ago it was you flew things might have changed a bit with the recommended blend but generally 5% nitro with 15% synthetic oil will cover any modern 2 or 4 stroke engine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richieg66 Posted July 5, 2022 Share Posted July 5, 2022 Pro built Ruckus? "Max Thrust Pro-Built Balsa Ruckus Kit Uncovered - IC or Elec" https://www.centuryuk.com/RC-Planes/All-Planes/Balsa-Pro-Build-Series/20204-/Max-Thrust-Pro-Built-Balsa-Ruckus-Kit-Uncovered-IC-or-Elec Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel R Posted July 5, 2022 Share Posted July 5, 2022 Acro wot? I hear laser make a nice engine that fits it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrumpyGnome Posted July 5, 2022 Share Posted July 5, 2022 If you're considering the Ruckus, may as well add Acrowot to the list... If you fancy a high winger, the H9 Valiant is great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil 9 Posted July 5, 2022 Author Share Posted July 5, 2022 4 hours ago, Nigel R said: Acro wot? I hear laser make a nice engine that fits it... my last model was an acro wot with a lazer 70 engine. unfortunatle I had a bit of a fly away the model went down into the trees and I could not find it. That was the last time I flew a model rc plane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Harris - Moderator Posted July 5, 2022 Share Posted July 5, 2022 Good to see you coming back. I assume you’re aware of the legislative changes forced upon us since you last flew? Nothing too onerous but you will need to get an operator ID and depending on whether you’re a BMFA member with an A - or equivalent, possibly pass a simple (almost impossible to fail) test. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil 9 Posted July 5, 2022 Author Share Posted July 5, 2022 2 minutes ago, Martin Harris - Moderator said: Good to see you coming back. I assume you’re aware of the legislative changes forced upon us since you last flew? Nothing too onerous but you will need to get an operator ID and depending on whether you’re a BMFA member with an A - or equivalent, possibly pass a simple (almost impossible to fail) test. It was about 4 years ago since I last flew a model. I was aware there were some changes but not really aware of the details. But I thought I would go to a club and was sure they would bring me upto date Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Harris - Moderator Posted July 5, 2022 Share Posted July 5, 2022 That sounds like a good plan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil 9 Posted July 7, 2022 Author Share Posted July 7, 2022 On 05/07/2022 at 05:46, Nigel R said: Acro wot? I hear laser make a nice engine that fits it... this sparked my attention but it seems the ARTF version by ripmax is no longer available and Im not really set up to build a full kit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aidan mcatamney Posted October 28, 2022 Share Posted October 28, 2022 I recommend a Kyosho Calmato Sports 40 arf. I fly mine with an OS 55ax, this is a great combination. This would be a good plane for you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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