VQ Warbirds RARE BEAR
AT A GLANCE
MODEL Rare Bear
MANUFACTURER VQ Warbirds (vqwarbirds.com)
TYPE Sport scale Reno Racer
WINGSPAN 80 in.
PILOT SKILL LEVEL Intermediate
ASSEMBLY TIME 8 to 12 hours
RADIO REQ’D 6-Channel (with 8 servos)
POWER REQ’D 30cc—60cc
PRICE $549.95
HITS
+ Ease of assembly
+ Matching colors
+ Correct fit
+ Flying characteristics
MISSES
+ The big spinner hides engine details
Today, we see a lot of the same ARFs at the flying field. Yes, there are times when something new and different shows up, and that’s thrilling, but in today’s less-time-tobuild world, it’s all the more refreshing to see something exciting. I am always on the lookout for unique and outright cool ARFs, and the impressive Reno Racer Rare Bear from VQ Warbirds is just that type of plane. I’ve always liked the Grumman
