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borntofly · 05-31-2013, 05:21 PM

No, thunder tiger are not dropping their 90 Nitro. They are out of stock at the moment but are in the process of producing another batch to meet the current market demands.
There are some slight changes being made to the G4 so the modified kits will then be on the market. Maybe that is why they are saying the G4 is being discontinued, the new one may be called something else. The changers are not drastic and parts for the current G4 will still be available.

Don S · 05-31-2013, 09:11 PM

G4 V2

sargentfly · 06-01-2013, 11:11 AM

G5 maybe

DaweMD · 06-02-2013, 01:16 AM

Is there going to be a gasser kit released I wonder? Maybe with the new os gasser?

Don S · 06-02-2013, 03:48 PM

I thought the GT15 was kinda light for a 90 class heli.

Rudy · 06-03-2013, 07:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Don S

I thought the GT15 was kinda light for a 90 class heli.

The results of the first tests with the GT15 have been showing that is correct. Where that engine does good is spinning blades around 640mm.

There is a lot of information on that engine in the gasser sub topic area. There are also some threads where people have put it in different glow kits.

Don S · 06-03-2013, 07:39 AM

They should make an GT15 mod for the X50.

Maybe OS is cooking a GT30 for the new 90-class?

skaluf · 06-04-2013, 11:41 AM

The Raptor 90 G4 (flybarless) is not being discontinued.

Steve

Don S · 06-04-2013, 12:00 PM

http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXBGNB&P=7

Maybe it should read temporarily unavailable?

Or do you get flybar and flybarless hardware out of the same kit now?

gadawg58 · 06-04-2013, 02:06 PM

Steve ... thanks for the reply from someone who should know for sure!

Is there a new version coming or is the website that shows it discontinued just wrong?

Thanks again!

aseejr · 06-04-2013, 10:37 PM

I know I said that my last build a X50 was my last one BUT if there is a new Raptor 90 coming, then......I for sure will be n line for one!

borntofly · 06-05-2013, 08:24 PM

There is no "new" Raptor 90 nitro coming. They are just temporary out of stock. Again, some small changes are happening to the model but more so to do with streamlining of the manufacturing process. Trying to make as many parts the same through all the models as possible. This should reduce the cost of the kits and parts.

For instance, if they can use the same frames on the E720, E820, and G4 nitro then only one template is needed. Again, if they all use the same bell cranks. You will notice the E820 has a different design here to allow for larger motors. No reason why they can't be used on the other model as well. . Ect.. Ect..

Bladecpnitro · 06-06-2013, 06:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Don S

They should make an GT15 mod for the X50.

Maybe OS is cooking a GT30 for the new 90-class?

Thats what I'm interested in seeing. The GT 15 makes decent power in a 50 or 600 size bird.

spinzer · 07-12-2013, 02:06 AM

"For instance, if they can use the same frames on the E720, E820, and G4 nitro then only one template is needed. Again, if they all use the same bell cranks. You will notice the E820 has a different design here to allow for larger motors. No reason why they can't be used on the other model as well. . Ect.. Ect.."

I don't like that, a heli need to be purposely built specific to size. a 600 needs to look different from a 700 and an 800 different to a 700, i don't like this one part fits all thing, for it feels like you basically end up with a stretched heli, going bigger, using the same parts.

Anyway i at least i hope they don't lose their bulky tailboom, and their overall look, TT has always made the best looking helicopters.

i really dislike those mosquito sized booms on other heli's too.

whoodie · 07-29-2013, 07:17 PM

Subscribing for more info. I'm looking for another 90 nitro and the quality of the G4 looks to be on par with my Rave ENV. I hope to hear some info on the successor soon, I'm ready to get building!

R_Lefebvre · 04-03-2014, 01:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sargentfly

Guess I am the only guy with g4 nitro that is concerned about this awesome ship going byebye. Oh well good bye forever tower and thunder tiger..... my new ship will be a miniature aircraft whiplash. They wont be going anywhere soon.

Just stumbled on this thread. Man, was this statement ever wrong.

rossk · 04-14-2014, 06:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by R_Lefebvre

Just stumbled on this thread. Man, was this statement ever wrong.

Its like he could see the future, only he had it backwards, haha

06-01-2013, 11:11 AM	#23 (permalink)
sargentfly Registered Users Thread Starter Join Date: Mar 2013	G5 maybe __________________ Mark Whiplash G2 Hanson 300 Team Miniature Aircraft

06-04-2013, 11:41 AM	#28 (permalink)
skaluf Registered Users Join Date: Mar 2007	The Raptor 90 G4 (flybarless) is not being discontinued. Steve __________________ Steve Kaluf Hobbico

06-04-2013, 02:06 PM	#30 (permalink)
gadawg58 Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: May 2007 Location: DFW	Steve ... thanks for the reply from someone who should know for sure! Is there a new version coming or is the website that shows it discontinued just wrong? Thanks again! __________________ George Goblin 770 Comp, XXtreme 800, XXtreme 700, Kraken 580, TRex 450 Dominator, GooSky S2, Futaba CGY760's and 32MZ

06-04-2013, 10:37 PM	#31 (permalink)
aseejr Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Sep 2008	tower hobbies discontinues raptor g4 fbl nitro I know I said that my last build a X50 was my last one BUT if there is a new Raptor 90 coming, then......I for sure will be n line for one! __________________

06-05-2013, 08:24 PM	#32 (permalink)
borntofly Registered Users Join Date: Jan 2008	Re: tower hobbies discontinues raptor g4 fbl nitro There is no "new" Raptor 90 nitro coming. They are just temporary out of stock. Again, some small changes are happening to the model but more so to do with streamlining of the manufacturing process. Trying to make as many parts the same through all the models as possible. This should reduce the cost of the kits and parts. For instance, if they can use the same frames on the E720, E820, and G4 nitro then only one template is needed. Again, if they all use the same bell cranks. You will notice the E820 has a different design here to allow for larger motors. No reason why they can't be used on the other model as well. . Ect.. Ect..

05-31-2013, 05:21 PM	#21 (permalink)
borntofly Registered Users Join Date: Jan 2008	No, thunder tiger are not dropping their 90 Nitro. They are out of stock at the moment but are in the process of producing another batch to meet the current market demands. There are some slight changes being made to the G4 so the modified kits will then be on the market. Maybe that is why they are saying the G4 is being discontinued, the new one may be called something else. The changers are not drastic and parts for the current G4 will still be available.

05-31-2013, 09:11 PM	#22 (permalink)
Don S Registered Users Join Date: Sep 2010	G4 V2

06-02-2013, 01:16 AM	#24 (permalink)
DaweMD Registered Users Join Date: Aug 2009	Is there going to be a gasser kit released I wonder? Maybe with the new os gasser?

06-02-2013, 03:48 PM	#25 (permalink)
Don S Registered Users Join Date: Sep 2010	I thought the GT15 was kinda light for a 90 class heli.

06-03-2013, 07:39 AM	#27 (permalink)
Don S Registered Users Join Date: Sep 2010	They should make an GT15 mod for the X50. Maybe OS is cooking a GT30 for the new 90-class?

06-04-2013, 12:00 PM	#29 (permalink)
Don S Registered Users Join Date: Sep 2010	http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXBGNB&P=7 Maybe it should read temporarily unavailable? Or do you get flybar and flybarless hardware out of the same kit now?

07-12-2013, 02:06 AM	#34 (permalink)
spinzer Registered Users Join Date: Oct 2010	"For instance, if they can use the same frames on the E720, E820, and G4 nitro then only one template is needed. Again, if they all use the same bell cranks. You will notice the E820 has a different design here to allow for larger motors. No reason why they can't be used on the other model as well. . Ect.. Ect.." I don't like that, a heli need to be purposely built specific to size. a 600 needs to look different from a 700 and an 800 different to a 700, i don't like this one part fits all thing, for it feels like you basically end up with a stretched heli, going bigger, using the same parts. Anyway i at least i hope they don't lose their bulky tailboom, and their overall look, TT has always made the best looking helicopters. i really dislike those mosquito sized booms on other heli's too. Last edited by spinzer; 07-12-2013 at 12:44 PM..

07-29-2013, 07:17 PM	#35 (permalink)
whoodie Registered Users Join Date: May 2008	Subscribing for more info. I'm looking for another 90 nitro and the quality of the G4 looks to be on par with my Rave ENV. I hope to hear some info on the successor soon, I'm ready to get building!

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