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Old 02-07-2016, 01:54 PM
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TopRCModel
I first heard of them from Mike at F3AUnlimited when they introduced their 2m Caelus composite pattern plane for $999 (amazing price for a composite 2m, compared to Oxai and BJCraft)
The quality of construction and flying were very good, the only negative was that they were just a bit heavy and need attention to hit 5Kg flight weight max.

They now have a Cougar for $995
http://www.f3aunlimited.com/f9f-cougar-b

Specifications
Length: 1803mm/71in
Wing Span: 1562mm/61.5in
Ducted Fan: 120mm

Turbine: 6kg turbine
Radio: Min. 7 Servos required

Descriptions
1. Full composite construction.
2. All surface prepainted,decals applied and clear coated
3. Scale cockpit included.
4. Detachable main wing and tailplane & vertical fin for easy transportation;
5. Removable hatch on fuselage for easy access into the plane and change accessories;
6. Functional flaps for smooth landing.
7. High quality CNC Alu push rod included
8. More than 95% assembled complete in factory.
9. Tail tube and fuel tank included.


And also 2 sport jets, the Odyssey and Aspire...still trying to find details on those.
Old 02-07-2016, 02:01 PM
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It says not available !
Old 02-07-2016, 03:14 PM
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Not sure if they will be shown at WRAM or not...trying to find out from Mike at F3A

I did find out there are 4 new jets..

Odyssey
http://www.toprcmodel.com/product/show-86.html
http://www.toprcmodel.com/upload/201...1622311718.jpg

Aspire
http://www.toprcmodel.com/product/show-87.html
http://www.toprcmodel.com/upload/201...1918019531.jpg

Galeb G-4
http://www.toprcmodel.com/product/show-85.html
http://www.toprcmodel.com/upload/201...1602575468.jpg

Cougar
http://www.toprcmodel.com/product/show-88.html
Old 02-07-2016, 03:57 PM
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I saw them at this past JP. They seemed okay from the quick look we had with them; and would probably be a decent model once complete, but only time will tell once they become available.
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I get warnings that all of those pages are high risk when I click them.
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Originally Posted by LGM Graphix
I get warnings that all of those pages are high risk when I click them.
I didn't get any warning in Chrome.
I also ran www.toprcmodel.com thru scanurl.net and it came back OK.
I apologize if there is a problem.

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Are these TB Model EDF jets or are they totally new manufacturer?
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Totally new ALL compisite
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Not sure I trust a vendor that can't even get their own photos correct on the site. Backwards.

MODS: Speaking of which, you guys should mention to someone that the L-39 at the top of this page suffers from the same affliction :-0 (at least you're not trying to sell me an L-39 tho)
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Originally Posted by erh7771
Are these TB Model EDF jets or are they totally new manufacturer?
From what I recall, some of the people at TopRCModel were once affiliated with ESM, but started a new comoany
I only stumbled across these new jets while looking at the new (lightweight) v2 Caelus 2m F3A plane
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I've flown one of the warbirds, it was a nice kit and flew extremely well.

The jets are coming in the next batch from what I understand and yes they will be at Toledo
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Originally Posted by BarracudaHockey
I've flown one of the warbirds, it was a nice kit and flew extremely well.

The jets are coming in the next batch from what I understand and yes they will be at Toledo

Which one did you fly?

How well did the electric retracts perform?
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Originally Posted by RBardin
Which one did you fly?

How well did the electric retracts perform?
Their Zero. The gear worked fine
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