Are they goin a little overboard>?

Cajun · 04-01-2006, 12:26 AM

Ok, so yea the Tensor was cool, the Showtime was great, but where is Horizon going with these *wing things* as I call them.

I mean, they have the new plug-n-play tribute wood arf profile with SFG's the Funtana 40 with SFG the Funtana 100 with SFG's and about 3 new foamies with SFG's

I think the SFG's are colla nd all, but where does it end? I guess if they will build people will buy. I;m not flaming them, just wondering, is this the future>? Am i gonna see a 40% soon with SFG's?

Just a thought.

-Taylor-

Fly-guy · 04-01-2006, 12:46 AM

	Quote: Originally Posted by Cajun
	Am i gonna see a 40% soon with SFG's?

Lord I hope not.

I am not a fan of the whole SFG thing myself. Its like the deisgners are saying, this plane wont KE real well on its own deisgn merits, so lets whack some leftovers on there to make it fly better. Just my opinion but they look out of place to me.

The new Funtanas look pretty stupid with them too. However I do really like the new schemes.

Fly-guy

**Toro** · 04-01-2006, 12:47 AM

I call em' training wheels....

T

GremlinX · 04-01-2006, 12:50 AM

indeed, training wheels... Its god aweful ugly too... Tensor=Box Kite..

krashmaster81 · 04-01-2006, 01:46 AM

the SFGs on the Funtana's look like enlarged winglets from Airbus. ;-)

krashmaster81 · 04-01-2006, 01:49 AM

mikeyj86 · 04-01-2006, 03:37 AM

I like the look of the new funtanas, very tempting

Imac Kiwi · 04-01-2006, 05:43 AM

So what did Christophe have on his patternship at the worlds? A horizontal SFG?? or just a mafustigator...., You have to talk to the South African team for explanation.

loan4utoo · 04-01-2006, 07:16 AM

They're just wing tip skids...so you don't ruin the covering!

xtremeRCpilot · 04-01-2006, 07:22 AM

Thats what I need, just one more thing to grab the ground when Im approaching an inverted tail touch, followed by one of my notorious inverted landings(HA HA HA).

Jaybird · 04-01-2006, 08:39 AM

They may look goofy but at least someone isn't scared of trying something radical. If it's for 3D then it's all good.

50%plane · 04-01-2006, 08:57 AM

They are butt ugly. Horizon is definately going overboard with them. The tensor was cool as was the Showtime, but I think the whole marketing behing the Showtime was the SFGs. The Tensor is just another foamy these days. I defenately won't be buying a Funtana for the winglets now that SFGs are pretty commonplace. It's probably just me, but the new Funtana schemes look pretty bad. Good thing I like to MONOKOTE.

50%

04-01-2006, 12:26 AM	#1 (permalink)
Cajun Teen Scene Staff Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Franklin, Louisana Age: 21 Posts: 370	Are they goin a little overboard>? Ok, so yea the Tensor was cool, the Showtime was great, but where is Horizon going with these wing things as I call them. I mean, they have the new plug-n-play tribute wood arf profile with SFG's the Funtana 40 with SFG the Funtana 100 with SFG's and about 3 new foamies with SFG's I think the SFG's are colla nd all, but where does it end? I guess if they will build people will buy. I;m not flaming them, just wondering, is this the future>? Am i gonna see a 40% soon with SFG's? Just a thought. -Taylor- __________________ Why don't all you little kids quit fottin around and get a real hobby like golf? Pro-Bro #350 Never forget the the Capitol K.

04-01-2006, 12:47 AM	#3 (permalink)
Toro Sleepy's step and fetch Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Chino Hills, California Age: 36 Posts: 2,262 Blog Entries: 1 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	Re: Are they goin a little overboard>? I call em' training wheels.... T

04-01-2006, 12:50 AM	#4 (permalink)
GremlinX Father of the Scale Furum Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Chapel Hill, TN Age: 31 Posts: 4,449	Re: Are they goin a little overboard>? indeed, training wheels... Its god aweful ugly too... Tensor=Box Kite.. __________________ "I'll have the roast duck with the mango salsa" Kit builders check out.... http://bobflies.com/ 2.4 GHz is for your home telephone... 14MZ and 72 MHz for huckin' baby!!

04-01-2006, 01:46 AM	#5 (permalink)
krashmaster81 What goes up, must come down! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Tucson, AZ Age: 27 Posts: 558	Re: Are they goin a little overboard>? the SFGs on the Funtana's look like enlarged winglets from Airbus. ;-)

04-01-2006, 01:49 AM	#6 (permalink)
krashmaster81 What goes up, must come down! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Tucson, AZ Age: 27 Posts: 558	Re: Are they goin a little overboard>?


Home Forum Navigation Forum Home Post Hucker (realtime) New Posts Private Messages Search FlyingGiants Subscribed Threads My FlyingGiants Forum Policies Memberlist Blogs! Bloggin! Home Getting Started New Entries New Comments SwapShop Browse All Categories Post An Ad! Media Gallery Photo Gallery ->> Upload Media! Video Gallery ->> Upload Media! Big Events Gallery ->> Upload Media! Killer Desktop Backgrounds Best of The Giants! Media By Member Media Gallery Settings Product Research Product Perspectives Hobby Products Database Essentials 2008 Event Calendar ->> Add an Event! Official Community Calendar FlyingGiants Events ->> 2007 FG HuckFest Series 2007 Fliton Indoor Challenge 2006 Giants Style Video Contest 2006 Huckfest! Fly-in 2008 FG Event Coverage GroundSchool Chatroom Giant Jargon Links & Friends XML & RSS Feeds FGTV Live! Viewing Room Swag News Archives About About FlyingGiants Meet Our Staff FlyingGiants Sponsors Website Help and Support Peanut Butter Jelly Time Sign Up!


	Please support our sponsors

04-01-2006, 03:37 AM	#7 (permalink)
mikeyj86 Pro Bro #2336 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Cincy, Ohio Age: 22 Posts: 404	Re: Are they goin a little overboard>? I like the look of the new funtanas, very tempting

04-01-2006, 05:43 AM	#8 (permalink)
Imac Kiwi All I need is more talent Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Tauranga, New Zealand Posts: 685	Re: Are they goin a little overboard>? So what did Christophe have on his patternship at the worlds? A horizontal SFG?? or just a mafustigator...., You have to talk to the South African team for explanation. Last edited by Imac Kiwi; 04-01-2006 at 06:50 AM. Reason: Change 1 word

04-01-2006, 07:16 AM	#9 (permalink)
loan4utoo Mostly fly 4D...(3D + Dirt) Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 214	Re: Are they goin a little overboard>? They're just wing tip skids...so you don't ruin the covering!

04-01-2006, 07:22 AM	#10 (permalink)
xtremeRCpilot MR.INVERT3D';) Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Ohio Age: 36 Posts: 659	Re: Are they goin a little overboard>? Thats what I need, just one more thing to grab the ground when Im approaching an inverted tail touch, followed by one of my notorious inverted landings(HA HA HA).

04-01-2006, 08:39 AM	#11 (permalink)
Jaybird Shake and Bake Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Jay Florida Age: 34 Posts: 1,228	Re: Are they goin a little overboard>? They may look goofy but at least someone isn't scared of trying something radical. If it's for 3D then it's all good.

04-01-2006, 08:57 AM	#12 (permalink)
50%plane cool,,, Alright!!! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Static Display Age: 21 Posts: 7,758 Blog Entries: 68 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 3	Re: Are they goin a little overboard>? They are butt ugly. Horizon is definately going overboard with them. The tensor was cool as was the Showtime, but I think the whole marketing behing the Showtime was the SFGs. The Tensor is just another foamy these days. I defenately won't be buying a Funtana for the winglets now that SFGs are pretty commonplace. It's probably just me, but the new Funtana schemes look pretty bad. Good thing I like to MONOKOTE. 50%

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
I-Hobby....Who's Goin???	F3AFlyer7	Fly-in's, Competitive Events, and Get Togethers	1	10-17-2007 09:41 PM
FlyingGiants is Goin' To The DOGS!	madmax	Leading Edge Homepage Article Discussions!	37	09-06-2007 11:18 AM
Lots Goin On At The 'Tree!	LeadingEdge	Leading Edge Homepage Article Discussions!	13	06-28-2007 10:05 AM
who's goin to the tucson shootout????	randy archer	3D Teen Scene!	0	10-16-2006 02:26 PM
Goin' to work today...no really!!	Boulder	Chit Chat!	15	07-18-2006 04:57 PM