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**chuebner** · 12-22-2010, 08:39 AM

Hi Guys.... I am currently looking for an airframe to put my Saito 180 into. I fly mainly sport with vague attempts at 3D

I have been looking at these 3 possibilities. The price is definately good on the Seagull, but I keep looking at the SlipStream offerings and start to drool.

Has anyone owned or flown any of these or have any advice or opinions on the 3 models listed??

Thanks
Curt

Seagull Yak 54 90... I know it is rated for a 125 4st, but with the 180 in it....wow

http://www.greathobbies.com/producti...rod_id=SEA5100

SlipStream MXS
http://www.greathobbies.com/producti...d_id=SLP30001A

SlipStream Sbach
http://www.greathobbies.com/producti...d_id=SLP30003A

choopi1 · 12-22-2010, 09:28 AM

A tanker! I know a guy that have the Seagull extra 260 with a DLE30 and it's a nice plane. Price is descent! A good one cheap would be the Peakmodel Yak55
http://www.peakmodel.com/index.php?m...roducts_id=774

You can have it without engine if you send them an email.

acook · 12-22-2010, 11:12 AM

take a look at the wild hare 72" offerings. a couple of guys have those at the club and love 'em

John M. · 12-22-2010, 11:26 AM

How about the Funtana 125? I haven't flown one but some experienced guys at the club recommend them as a good step up.

thuebner · 12-22-2010, 02:35 PM

As you know I havn't personally seen any of them fly but have viewed the vidios on You Tube and researched them on other forums, just like you have. Likely the best frame for your mill would be the Slip Stream planes. You could fit the .180 onto the Yak, after all you had a .75 on the Tango, but will you be happy with it?
I think you have already made up your mind so forget the price differance and buy the Slip Stream.
I suggest the MXS. That is one nice plane.

Trav

Tyler P · 12-22-2010, 03:00 PM

I've seen the MXS fly in person and it really does fly well. The guy I know that has it doesn't do a lot of 3D but the precision maneuvers looked really crisp. Point rolls and the lot looked very sharp.

From what I've been told by others, the larger one flies extremely well also.

**chuebner** · 12-23-2010, 08:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by choopi1

A tanker! I know a guy that have the Seagull extra 260 with a DLE30 and it's a nice plane. Price is descent! A good one cheap would be the Peakmodel Yak55
http://www.peakmodel.com/index.php?m...roducts_id=774

You can have it without engine if you send them an email.

I have browsed the Peak Models site and I really like the looks of the blue Yak 54, not a fan of the looks of the Yak 55. I find their site a real pain to surf around on! But, they do have free shipping!

Quote:

Originally Posted by acook

take a look at the wild hare 72" offerings. a couple of guys have those at the club and love 'em

Who sells Wildhare products in Canada?

Quote:

Originally Posted by thuebner

As you know I havn't personally seen any of them fly but have viewed the vidios on You Tube and researched them on other forums, just like you have. Likely the best frame for your mill would be the Slip Stream planes. You could fit the .180 onto the Yak, after all you had a .75 on the Tango, but will you be happy with it?
I think you have already made up your mind so forget the price differance and buy the Slip Stream.
I suggest the MXS. That is one nice plane.

Trav

Yes, I know Trav.... I drool when I see the Slipstream planes. I prefer the looks of the MXS over the Sbach, but the Sbach is very well designed.... recessed wing pockets in the fuse and hidden attachment points for the cowl.

Still researching the Seagull Yak, sharp looking... guys are flying them with 26cc gassers, I would think they would be a flying brick with that much weight in the front!

Lots of great choices!

**dean2287** · 12-23-2010, 11:53 PM

I might suggest an RC Guys Ag Wagon....

Merry Christmas Curt -

**chuebner** · 12-24-2010, 09:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dean2287

I might suggest an RC Guys Ag Wagon....

Merry Christmas Curt -

Ha ha..good one Dean. I loved the AgWagon, it flew fantastic and looked even better, but was not getting used enough due to its' size.

So, I sold it and I am looking for an airframe that will get used more that I can put all the gear from the AgWagon into.

Lots of good choices out there. I will decide in the New Year as to what I will be getting, but for now, I am still just seeing what is out there that will support the gear that I already have to put into it!

Guest · 12-24-2010, 10:09 AM

Ive seen at least 4 guys flying the SlipStream Sbach. They all say its one of the best flying planes in their fleet. Im not really into 3D planes myself, but this one really looks nice to me.

Trev

12-22-2010, 08:39 AM	#1
chuebner Administrator ★ Site Supporter ★★ Administrator ★ I am: Curt H Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Imperial & Regina, Sask. Radio of choice: Hitec Feedback: 62 / 100% Posts: 10,562 Total Props: 94	What airframe for my Saito 180?? Hi Guys.... I am currently looking for an airframe to put my Saito 180 into. I fly mainly sport with vague attempts at 3D I have been looking at these 3 possibilities. The price is definately good on the Seagull, but I keep looking at the SlipStream offerings and start to drool. Has anyone owned or flown any of these or have any advice or opinions on the 3 models listed?? Thanks Curt Seagull Yak 54 90... I know it is rated for a 125 4st, but with the 180 in it....wow http://www.greathobbies.com/producti...rod_id=SEA5100 SlipStream MXS http://www.greathobbies.com/producti...d_id=SLP30001A SlipStream Sbach http://www.greathobbies.com/producti...d_id=SLP30003A __________________ Cheers Curt I fly Hitec, why...... because I wanna!! Forum Rules Link https://www.rccanada.ca/site-rules.pdf
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choopi1 RCC Senior Contributor I am: Eric Tremblay Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Oromocto, NB Radio of choice: DX8, DX7 Feedback: 16 / 100% Posts: 730 Total Props: 1	Re: What airframe for my Saito 180?? A tanker! I know a guy that have the Seagull extra 260 with a DLE30 and it's a nice plane. Price is descent! A good one cheap would be the Peakmodel Yak55 http://www.peakmodel.com/index.php?m...roducts_id=774 You can have it without engine if you send them an email.
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John M. RCC Master Contributor I am: John S. Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: High River Alberta Radio of choice: Futaba 72 MHz # of RCs: 10+ Feedback: 47 / 100% Posts: 1,391 Total Props: 91	Re: What airframe for my Saito 180?? How about the Funtana 125? I haven't flown one but some experienced guys at the club recommend them as a good step up.
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thuebner RCC Senior Contributor I am: Travis H Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Muenster, Saskatchewan Feedback: 12 / 100% Posts: 590 Total Props: 13	Re: What airframe for my Saito 180?? As you know I havn't personally seen any of them fly but have viewed the vidios on You Tube and researched them on other forums, just like you have. Likely the best frame for your mill would be the Slip Stream planes. You could fit the .180 onto the Yak, after all you had a .75 on the Tango, but will you be happy with it? I think you have already made up your mind so forget the price differance and buy the Slip Stream. I suggest the MXS. That is one nice plane. Trav __________________ Pie tastes better with Cool Whip.
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Tyler P RCC Supreme Contributor I am: Tyler P Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Osgoode, ON Radio of choice: JR 9503 # of RCs: 10 Feedback: 0 / 0% Posts: 2,394 Total Props: 6	Re: What airframe for my Saito 180?? I've seen the MXS fly in person and it really does fly well. The guy I know that has it doesn't do a lot of 3D but the precision maneuvers looked really crisp. Point rolls and the lot looked very sharp. From what I've been told by others, the larger one flies extremely well also. __________________ Team Great Hobbies Team Durango Canada Hobbico
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