New Product: E-Flite F-16 in Thunderbird scheme
09-12-2008, 07:11 PM
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New Product: E-Flite F-16 in Thunderbird scheme
Just in case some folks haven't seen it yet (originally leaked by an early ad in Backyard Flyer that wasn't supposed to have gone to print):
http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products...ProdID=EFL7075
From David at Horizon Hobby:
http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products...ProdID=EFL7075
From David at Horizon Hobby:
Originally Posted by David Eichstedt
Info should be live on the web next Thursday. The ad was placed a while ago, then development saw a small delay, we got busy and forgot to pull the ad from this pub, and the next thing you know we're surprised by an ad for a model we haven't announced yet!
I won't bury you in details--there will be plenty of info including video once it hits the web next week. The fan unit is NOT the same one in the F-15, although it is also 65mm. The stock setup performs better than the F-15, but it's still not an ultimate speed airplane. There's enough thrust for loops & immelmans from level flight. It handles very nicely, which makes it a blast to fly.
With the surface details, the landing gear, the Thunderbird paint scheme, and the nice performance / handling qualities, we think there are enough points of difference from the other F-16s out there to make this one worth a look. (Not a sales pitch, just an explanation of what we were thinking when we decided to launch this project).
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The product is already on the water, so release date of late September or early October is pretty solid.
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I won't bury you in details--there will be plenty of info including video once it hits the web next week. The fan unit is NOT the same one in the F-15, although it is also 65mm. The stock setup performs better than the F-15, but it's still not an ultimate speed airplane. There's enough thrust for loops & immelmans from level flight. It handles very nicely, which makes it a blast to fly.
With the surface details, the landing gear, the Thunderbird paint scheme, and the nice performance / handling qualities, we think there are enough points of difference from the other F-16s out there to make this one worth a look. (Not a sales pitch, just an explanation of what we were thinking when we decided to launch this project).
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The product is already on the water, so release date of late September or early October is pretty solid.
David Eichstedt
Horizon
09-14-2008, 03:00 AM
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Originally Posted by PerlAddict
Just in case some folks haven't seen it yet (originally leaked by an early ad in Backyard Flyer that wasn't supposed to have gone to print):
http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products...ProdID=EFL7075
From David at Horizon Hobby:
The product is already on the water, so release date of late September or early October is pretty solid.
David Eichstedt
Horizon
http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products...ProdID=EFL7075
From David at Horizon Hobby:
The product is already on the water, so release date of late September or early October is pretty solid.
David Eichstedt
Horizon
An F16 with floats!
09-14-2008, 08:50 AM
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Originally Posted by David Eichstedt
we think there are enough points of difference from the other F-16s out there to make this one worth a look.
09-14-2008, 04:49 PM
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I think it looks great.
Well, when you fly mostly by yourself like me it doesn't really matter if there a whole lot on the market. It's all about value, performance and customer service.
I think it's a great looking EDF and I am looking forward to reading the performance reviews!
I think it's a great looking EDF and I am looking forward to reading the performance reviews!
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09-16-2008, 04:53 AM
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Originally Posted by max2112
Well, when you fly mostly by yourself like me it doesn't really matter if there a whole lot on the market. It's all about value, performance and customer service.
I think it's a great looking EDF and I am looking forward to reading the performance reviews!
I think it's a great looking EDF and I am looking forward to reading the performance reviews!
It's the first to get my interest. My just be the first ARF jet for me, if I get one.
09-16-2008, 04:56 AM
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Originally Posted by max2112
Well, when you fly mostly by yourself like me it doesn't really matter if there a whole lot on the market. It's all about value, performance and customer service.
I think it's a great looking EDF and I am looking forward to reading the performance reviews!
I think it's a great looking EDF and I am looking forward to reading the performance reviews!
09-16-2008, 09:08 AM
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Why don't kit manufacturers make Cold War jets for a change instead of copying each other with bland modern planes. I would suggest an English Electric Lightening as a refreshing change, possibly the greatest plane of that era! 
Or the Russian Mig 25 'Foxbat' 
Anyway, as for the F-16, why not all moving tailerons like the full size? It's got elevators and ailerons, yuk!
Sorry E-flite, it's a none starter for me.
Or the Russian Mig 25 'Foxbat' Anyway, as for the F-16, why not all moving tailerons like the full size? It's got elevators and ailerons, yuk!
Sorry E-flite, it's a none starter for me.
09-16-2008, 01:50 PM
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I agree! I really don't like the look of ailerons on a jet. It takes away from the scale look of things. Let's not even talk about rudders.
John, I was replying to the "flying by yourself" part of your post
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John, I was replying to the "flying by yourself" part of your post
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09-16-2008, 02:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Angler-Hi
...John, I was replying to the "flying by yourself" part of your post.
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I'd say 85% of my flying is when I meet up with you and the other 15% is in the schoolyard up from the house.
Back on topic. I think that's the trick isn't it? The companies have to react to what's popular and balance that with what's new and groundbreaking. I don't think anybody wants to go out on a limb for fear of losing $$s.
09-16-2008, 02:20 PM
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Originally Posted by max2112
ooohh. OK. I'm all caught up now.
I'd say 85% of my flying is when I meet up with you and the other 15% is in the schoolyard up from the house.
Back on topic. I think that's the trick isn't it? The companies have to react to what's popular and balance that with what's new and groundbreaking. I don't think anybody wants to go out on a limb for fear of losing $$s.
I'd say 85% of my flying is when I meet up with you and the other 15% is in the schoolyard up from the house.
Back on topic. I think that's the trick isn't it? The companies have to react to what's popular and balance that with what's new and groundbreaking. I don't think anybody wants to go out on a limb for fear of losing $$s.
The only EDF jets I've really seen with the actual tailerons are the balsa/fiberglass kits. You really don't see that too much with the foamies...which is actually leading me away from them.
09-16-2008, 09:46 PM
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Phase3 F-16 has full-flying stabs. I believe the Starmax F-4E Phantom has full-flying stabs, as well.
Sadly, I don't know if I'll ever even fly my Phase3 F-16. I know it's supposed to be one heck of a little flyer, but with the E-Flite F-16 and the Famous Models F-16 at Hobby Lobby, I'm wanting something more scale-looking. Plus, I'm no artist and having a few pre-done schemes to choose from is appealing to me. I'm sitting here looking at my Phase3 F-16 thinking, "What in the world is this gonna look like once I attempt to paint it?"
I'm getting to where I want bigger planes ... I got spoiled looking at all the mammoths at SEFF and then coming home and flying my first .25 sized plane. And I know that if I have multiple F-16's, I'll probably only fly one or two of them. No sense in keeping a whole collection around.
Decisions, decisions. Probably will go with the Famous Models version over E-Flite's just because I like the grey military scheme better.
Sadly, I don't know if I'll ever even fly my Phase3 F-16. I know it's supposed to be one heck of a little flyer, but with the E-Flite F-16 and the Famous Models F-16 at Hobby Lobby, I'm wanting something more scale-looking. Plus, I'm no artist and having a few pre-done schemes to choose from is appealing to me. I'm sitting here looking at my Phase3 F-16 thinking, "What in the world is this gonna look like once I attempt to paint it?"
I'm getting to where I want bigger planes ... I got spoiled looking at all the mammoths at SEFF and then coming home and flying my first .25 sized plane. And I know that if I have multiple F-16's, I'll probably only fly one or two of them. No sense in keeping a whole collection around.
Decisions, decisions. Probably will go with the Famous Models version over E-Flite's just because I like the grey military scheme better.
09-20-2008, 07:29 PM
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Originally Posted by PerlAddict
Phase3 F-16 has full-flying stabs. I believe the Starmax F-4E Phantom has full-flying stabs, as well.
Sadly, I don't know if I'll ever even fly my Phase3 F-16. I know it's supposed to be one heck of a little flyer, but with the E-Flite F-16 and the Famous Models F-16 at Hobby Lobby, I'm wanting something more scale-looking. Plus, I'm no artist and having a few pre-done schemes to choose from is appealing to me. I'm sitting here looking at my Phase3 F-16 thinking, "What in the world is this gonna look like once I attempt to paint it?"
I'm getting to where I want bigger planes ... I got spoiled looking at all the mammoths at SEFF and then coming home and flying my first .25 sized plane. And I know that if I have multiple F-16's, I'll probably only fly one or two of them. No sense in keeping a whole collection around.
Decisions, decisions. Probably will go with the Famous Models version over E-Flite's just because I like the grey military scheme better.
Sadly, I don't know if I'll ever even fly my Phase3 F-16. I know it's supposed to be one heck of a little flyer, but with the E-Flite F-16 and the Famous Models F-16 at Hobby Lobby, I'm wanting something more scale-looking. Plus, I'm no artist and having a few pre-done schemes to choose from is appealing to me. I'm sitting here looking at my Phase3 F-16 thinking, "What in the world is this gonna look like once I attempt to paint it?"
I'm getting to where I want bigger planes ... I got spoiled looking at all the mammoths at SEFF and then coming home and flying my first .25 sized plane. And I know that if I have multiple F-16's, I'll probably only fly one or two of them. No sense in keeping a whole collection around.
Decisions, decisions. Probably will go with the Famous Models version over E-Flite's just because I like the grey military scheme better.
It does figure that the so called best flying one of the bunch (HP) is so plain looking.
09-20-2008, 09:09 PM
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hey perladdict the hp f-16 paints up real nice. Iv been useing h2o paints and they work real good im doing a black and yellow tiger right now this will be my second f-16. Put some paint on it and fly it on the deck at full power there just aint nothing like it and if you put it in 65$ puts you back in the air. cheap thrills !!!!
10-04-2008, 04:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Angler-Hi
Sweet! I need another EDF anyways. Thanks David.
. Thanks David.
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Originally Posted by Angler-Hi
.....The only EDF jets I've really seen with the actual tailerons are the balsa/fiberglass kits. You really don't see that too much with the foamies...which is actually leading me away from them.
10-04-2008, 06:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Ben D wing
I see you've had a change of heart then .......
....... Yeah, I like some of them, but don't think I would buy a kit with a rudder. That's where I would have to draw the line:o
10-14-2008, 06:30 PM
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why are some of you against ailerons on the F-16. The actual fighter had ailerons. The "tailerons" were there to assist and improve stability during high speed maneuvers.
Has anyone got an educated opinion on which F-16 is better, between the Famous Models F-16 from HL, or the E-Flite? I've ordered the one from HL, but it isn't due to be in stock for a few weeks yet, so I could cancel and get he E-flite yet. I just saw the E-flite and it is cheaper (yet smaller). Opinions?
Has anyone got an educated opinion on which F-16 is better, between the Famous Models F-16 from HL, or the E-Flite? I've ordered the one from HL, but it isn't due to be in stock for a few weeks yet, so I could cancel and get he E-flite yet. I just saw the E-flite and it is cheaper (yet smaller). Opinions?
10-14-2008, 07:08 PM
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Originally Posted by jayxer
why are some of you against ailerons on the F-16. The actual fighter had ailerons. The "tailerons" were there to assist and improve stability during high speed maneuvers.
Has anyone got an educated opinion on which F-16 is better, between the Famous Models F-16 from HL, or the E-Flite? I've ordered the one from HL, but it isn't due to be in stock for a few weeks yet, so I could cancel and get he E-flite yet. I just saw the E-flite and it is cheaper (yet smaller). Opinions?
Has anyone got an educated opinion on which F-16 is better, between the Famous Models F-16 from HL, or the E-Flite? I've ordered the one from HL, but it isn't due to be in stock for a few weeks yet, so I could cancel and get he E-flite yet. I just saw the E-flite and it is cheaper (yet smaller). Opinions?
Both look really nice. Decisions, decisions...
Edit: Personally, I love the Thunderbirds paint scheme! Good call E-Flite!
10-15-2008, 07:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Bill G
I think it looks nice too. Never really big on the Kyosho scheme and dark canopy glass. The HP is not as detailed in appearance as this one.
It's the first to get my interest. My just be the first ARF jet for me, if I get one.
It's the first to get my interest. My just be the first ARF jet for me, if I get one.
10-16-2008, 09:48 PM
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Originally Posted by VF84sluggo
Saw first-hand one of these new e-Flite T-Bird F-16's today at the LHS. I was all excited, we opened the box...and it looks pregnant. Seems too thick in the side-view. Bummer.
Maybe it will have baby F-18s if you but it.
