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Toronto Electric Model Aviation Club (TEMAC) => General Discussion => Topic started by: sihinch on April 09, 2015, 03:23:27 PM

Title: Couple of new models
Post by: sihinch on April 09, 2015, 03:23:27 PM
A new HobbyKing "Durafly" ME-163 with ability to fit rocket motor...


http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__63641__Durafly_8482_Me_163_Komet_950mm_High_Performance_Rocket_Fighter_PNF_.html


And a new E-Flite P-47D with flaps and retracts, to chase it....


http://www.horizonhobby.com/product/airplanes/plug-n-play/airplane-new-releases/p-47d-thunderbolt-pnp-efl6875


As usual, the E-Flite model is available in BnF and PnP
Title: Re: Couple of new models
Post by: Michael on April 09, 2015, 07:59:59 PM
The retracts don't mention 'electric'.


I'm guessing they're mechanical.



Title: Re: Couple of new models
Post by: sihinch on April 09, 2015, 08:13:23 PM
No, they are electric:

"Retractable electric main landing gear, installed"
Title: Re: Couple of new models
Post by: Michael on April 09, 2015, 09:01:47 PM
You're right!

It's a good deal!
Title: Re: Couple of new models
Post by: Papa on April 10, 2015, 12:20:27 AM
You can only use the rocket motor at Rogo Field if you light it electrically.  LOL


Jack.