Almost-ready-to-fly planes are a valuable commodity in a marketplace with a shifting demographic; lots of new fliers may never have gotten into the hobby otherwise. So, what, if anything, are the drawbacks? Not many, except for the sameness of ARF planes! If you’re like me, you want to make your scale ARF just a bit more “yours” without investing a lot of time and money. Follow along for tips and tricks to turn your “ordinary” ARF into a showstopper!
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There’s no mistaking the Corsair for any other airplane; its unique, inverted gull wing makes it easily identifiable. Many ARF Corsairs, like this older Hangar 9 model, have a color scheme that’s kinda bland: typical gloss blue with some white markings for contrast.
