DAVID CLIFFORD Posted June 21, 2009 Share Posted June 21, 2009 I have a few quid in my pocket and would like to buy an RTF parkie warbird. I have always loved the Corsair but cant decide between the Art-tech which has had a positive review by Graham or the Parkzone PNP version which has similar reviews and i saw one fly at last years nationals and looked great. I can also get the parkzone for £104, £10 cheaper than "Myhobbystore" Any experience with either plane? Suggestions please. D the undecided Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BB Posted June 21, 2009 Share Posted June 21, 2009 Parkzone - new P51 (lipo &charger bit more than £104. But nice. BB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemma Jane Posted June 21, 2009 Share Posted June 21, 2009 Not flown the Art-tech Corsair to compare but I couldn't say enough good things about the PZ Corsair. Fantastic model and tough too. PZ new Mustang is smaller, nice but the PZ Corsair is a cracking model by any standard, you won't be dissapointed with it David. Oh, I see an excuse to post the picture again Did change the nose art though, for some reason the original did nothing for me! Edited By Gemma Fairchild on 21/06/2009 20:51:15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVID CLIFFORD Posted June 21, 2009 Author Share Posted June 21, 2009 thanx for the comments. I must say that i am edging that way but wanted a balanced view before commiting. Awesome shot Gemma, You flying or photographing? D the impressed Edited By DAVID CLIFFORD on 21/06/2009 21:29:46 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemma Jane Posted June 21, 2009 Share Posted June 21, 2009 I was flying David, it's posted up on the competition thread. I spent a day yesterday with my husband showing him how to use my Canon 350D, he has never used a digital camera before and he did a few practice shots with a Blade CX2 in the garden. Then he comes to the field with me this morning for his first photography session with fixed wing and snaps that shot. I honestly don't think he realises just how awesome a picture it is! I'm very proud of him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fog Dart Posted June 21, 2009 Share Posted June 21, 2009 I have a PZ corsair and it rocks. Yesterday after numerous trouble-free inverted circuits i flipped her over for a landing circuit and whacked it into a floodlight pole. 5 minutes with the hot glue gun and shes ready to go again. Bit of luck actually as i was practising for a little project but you will have to watch this space for more info on that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ashby - Moderator Posted June 22, 2009 Share Posted June 22, 2009 David. I've flown both of course and there are some subtle and some more obvious differences. Pzone - EPO foam, more powerful motor, faster heavier model so it'll cope better with a breeze. Nose weight doesn't come amiss to improve performance. Removeable top deck means easy batt changes and the internals etc. Sensible wing-crank protectors on underside. Arttech - Std foam, lighter, less rugged, less powerful motor and slightly less commanding performance - needs noseweight to negate the safe, floaty out-of-the-box performance. Looks a bit prettier. My suggestion - Pzone Edited By David Ashby - RCME moderator on 22/06/2009 09:27:06 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ashby - Moderator Posted June 22, 2009 Share Posted June 22, 2009 Gemma Good shot by hubby there, keep up the training Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVID CLIFFORD Posted June 22, 2009 Author Share Posted June 22, 2009 Ok, Hi all and thanx for the advice. I have now ordered a Parkzone from here hobby store £99 delivered. bargain AR500's came through post this morning as did 2200Mah 20c 3s lipo's x 4. Mini funtana finished and maidened today, Formosa maidened today been a good day in all. Thanx again D the contented Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVID CLIFFORD Posted June 24, 2009 Author Share Posted June 24, 2009 Hi all, Arrived yesterday, 1/2 hour setting it up. had to make an adaptor for the EC3 fitting on the ESC but thankfully had some spare ones. All my batteries have ultra plugs (deans or T connectors to some) and didn't want to void any warranties by cutting off the connector. Walked out to the field and the wind started gusting and baecame to windy to test it. Oh well better luck next time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVID CLIFFORD Posted June 26, 2009 Author Share Posted June 26, 2009 Maidened today, bit gusty but nothing man and machine could not handle. My god i love this plane. Settings bang on out of the box bit of expo on the ailerons and elevator and very scale. Best choice i think thanx David, fog and Gemma for the sound advice. D the well happy Edited By DAVID CLIFFORD on 26/06/2009 13:00:37 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ashby - Moderator Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 Good stuff David I added about 30-40g of weight in the nose to mine - just made it that bit more positive in flight all round. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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