Trash the Dazzler: Twist or Funtana

[waross]

Well I have a Great Planes CAP 232, Hanger 9 Pulse XT, Great Planes Dazzler ARF and a scratch built doubler in my hanger along with a foamie.
I was just trying to figure out if I would like the Hanger 9 Twist 40 ARF or Funtana X 50 over the Dazzler.
I took a good look at the Dazzler and foudn that several joints are beginning to come apart that can be strengthened it in about an hour or so with some added wood and epoxy; but is that what I want to do?
I am thinking the Twist maybe a better constructed plane (When I got the Hanger 9 Pulse I was very impressed with the construction and materials) and maybe a little more capable of some 3d stuff more than the Dazzler, then I thought the Funtana maybe be better than both.
Bottom line is I think Hanger 9 ARF's are built much better than the GP Dazzler and think in long run I will enjoy it more.

[hobbico99]

Depends if you have a budget and if you like 3D. If you like 3D and have a budget go for the Twist but the Funtana is the best out of the planes that you mentioned. My two favorite .46 size 3D planes are The U Can Do 3D .46 and the Hype 3D.

[bigedmustafa]

If you love Hangar 9 ARFs and it is 3D flying that you enjoy, waross, then you might want to add the Tribute 36 ARF or Tribute 36 PnP to your shopping list.

Hangar 9 and Great Planes both make terrific ARFs. The Dazzler just happens to be an older design and it isn't quite as cutting-edge in terms of quality or capability as some of the newer ARFs.

You didn't mention the Wild Stik or Hot Stik .40 ARFs from Carl Goldberg. They might also qualify as good replacement airframes for your Dazzler that are good for 3D flying and well made. These aren't quite as eye-catching as the Twist, but I'm confident you'd enjoy flying them.

Good luck with your shopping!