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FlightLine F8F-1 Bearcat 1200mm (47") Wingspan - PNP Reviews

4.6 Rating 201 Reviews
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Finally a fantastic Bearcat that's both affordable and easy to fly, not to mention very scale and easily customized! MotionRC knocked it out of the park with this one, she is easy to assemble and absolutely priced better than most Warbird's this size! No issues with the setup, very straight forward, just follow the instructions, and I highly recommend using the included plastic control surface hinges to make this model last! Had a bad flap servo out of the box but Motion made if right, shipped out a new one in two days! Their customer service really shows how they proudly stand behind their great products, not many RC companies can say that. One more note, you may need to add some significant nose weight to balance this plane, I'm currently using a 4S 4200mah 35C pack all the way forward and still need more nose weight. This was no easy feet, as there is little to no room in the nose for weights. I ended up filling the fake engine cylinder heads with modeler putty then bolted it back in with a nearly perfect balance. Flying is a dream, she takes off with little effort and landings are smooth with no bad tendencies. The power is pretty descent with the scale four-blade prop, averaged about 7 min flight times with the above battery mentioned. I chose to customize mine in with a French Livery from Callie Graphics, the French actually used these planes in combat but of course in a ground attack role. I chose to add HVAR rockets and Napalm tanks as the real planes had, as well as custom weathering since these birds were worked hard! Overall I highly recommend this plane if you love the Bearcat, and with the speed package available both scale and sport flyers will be pleased! Well done MotionRC, hope to see more Flightline Warbird's in the future!!
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Posted 7 years ago
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Regarding Bearcat decals, when you have fitted the decals to your plane you must peel the top Film From The Decals then use your iron on a low setting.Job Done Perfect.
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The wheels are too small to land on even short mowed grass fields. The wheels catch on the grass, rips out the gear from the foam, I am on my second set of wings and have used a bottle of foam tac to put them back together. Same applies on the flip over once landed, the top of the tail is dented. Wheels are just too small. Once i fix this last rip out I will change props to a 2 blade and belly land it, tired of fixing the wings and area where the gear go. Also the decals are junk, wont stick, go to cali graphics.
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This is a beautiful plane and will take off from grass fields, however the field i fly off is not a golf course putting green and the small wheels will catch and flip the plane and rip the landing gear out of the foam wings. See they have now added a disclaimer to the description concerning fly environment. Not meant for grass fields! I have given up on flying this plane at my field, have gone thru bottle of foam tac, and two wing sets. Landings are impossible on grass without flipping the plane over regardless how quick u are on the elevator after touchdown.
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Great plane. Bad Decals. Still worth the money...
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Very easy to assemble, finish and fit were excellent. Detail was very good and surface finish along with the Tigercat are the best I have seen. Have not flown yet but the 4 cell system seems to have plenty of power. Setting in the house it looks compact and fast.
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Excellent presentation of the Bearcat. Assembly is easy, parts fit well, looks are superb. Best decal set I have seen in an ARF.Flies like a dream. Responsive yet solid in the air and cig was correct.
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This is a fun plane to fly…easy to assemble…instructions lacking a little. Be careful to check all the servos for tight screws. Elevator and rudder servos were lose. Found decals were two sided transfers that when done right look really good. No instructions on how to apply. I soaked the decal in soapy water and then applied plane. Let dry overnight and then peeled clear backing off and colours were nice a flat matte. Flies nice on standard motor with 4 blade prop. Waiting to see if the motor prop upgrade options is going to be available.
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