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[@ThePilotAndrew747]

I think a f-4u Corsair would be cool, with retracts and maybe flaps. It would be really cool if the wings fold too but that’s a lot to ask

[@lonelyme9914]

Nah. Its Flite test. They can do anything pretty much.

[@ThePilotAndrew747]

@@lonelyme9914 true lol

[@terrywells3955]

@@ThePilotAndrew747 f-4u and a spitfire as well

[@Thom101]

Folding wings and a model Pappy Boyington

[@lonelyme9914]

@@Thom101 oh that would be cool

[@cuban9splat]

For the Warbird line, the P-38 is a must! Great job guys. Thank you!

[@chuck.reichert83]

Why a P-38? Curious

[@jonmurphy2564]

It's such an iconic shape, different from the other warbirds of its era

[@andyroo3022]

P38 YES. Twin booms, such a nice looking aircraft.

[@cuban9splat]

@@chuck.reichert83 Because it was the fastest and most effective fighter in WW-II (IMHO). It was the plane that shot down Yamamoto and basically ended the war in the Pacific.

[@chuck.reichert83]

@@cuban9splat fastest fighter likely goes to the Me-262,and most effective will likely go to the Bf-109. It took a pilot to fly and aim the plane that shot down Yamamoto's transport. I don't think the Pacific Theater ended until 2 cities experienced very bright, horrific, and lasting events.

[@sgcdialler]

Eclipson should make the P38 Lightning. I imagine it would be a significant upgrade from 3DLabPrint's version, which is a complicated build even if it did have good instructions (which it does not). I can think of several things that could be improved from that model...

[@josephkeegan319]

I would also be very happy to see a more user friendly P-38!

[@ksweens01]

The 3DLabPrint P38 is probably my favorite model, but man is the build awful. I just recently started learning blender so that I can add in filament alignment pegs to the tail boom sections - they're almost impossible to get perfectly aligned due to the absence of positive keying. I would love an Eclipson designed one. They really seem to have hit a good balance of cost, performance, and ease of construction with their warbird collection.

[@lukerettie]

A Typhoon, a Mosquito, a Beaufighter and a Lancaster would be really cool models to see. Also something like the Swordfish and the Gloster Gladiator for the biplane fun

[@tankhunter117]

F6F Hellcat, SBD Dauntless, ME-109, FW-190, P-38 Lightning, P-47 Thunderbolt, F4U Corsair, Spitfire, and Hurricane are all planes I’d like to see them make.

[@UncoiledPack83]

maybe the P-40 in the warbird line?

[@LeonardChurch33]

I've always had a soft spot for the F4U Corsair. I'd love to see a 3d printed version.

[@mr.spongylikeaboss4987]

There is one already available. It's huge! Different company though.. has folding wings.

[@thegreenguy5194]

Best twin engine warbird EVER was the DH-98 Mosquito.

[@NHfiddle]

I would love to see a "monster" scale war bird. Preferably a P51B Mustang with the "Shangri La" decal scheme. The pilot of that particular plane was a very distant relative to me. His name is Don Gentile. I would buy that in a heart beat. Thanks so much for all you guys do, you're awesome.

[@dragoncloude]

OH!!!! These things look amazing a Warbird collection is amazing here are my favorites. Sorry if the list is long but there were so many iconic planes and so many that are works of art. You got the P-51 great start. you need the Supermarine Spitfire a must. Oh and the Mitsubishi A6M Zero. Also either or , or both Messerschmitt Bf 109 and Focke-Wulf Fw 190 both Iconic and gorgeous. Can for get the Pacific aces with the Vought F4U Corsair, Curtiss P-40 Warhawk, Grumman F6F Hellcat and Lockheed P-38 Lightning. I am sure there are plenty of choices for you here.

[@rikterveen5194]

I'd love to see a 3d printable model of the p-40, spitfire and the bf-109

[@WCKD.]

3Dlabprint has pretty awesome models. Bf-109, B-25, A6M2, Ta-152 etc.

[@rikterveen5194]

@@WCKD. thanks for the info, I'll be sure to check them out

[@vincerose2016]

D3ling has a p40

[@rikterveen5194]

@@vincerose2016 thanks for the tip, the p-40 was my original choice, so many thanks

[@N827TM]

An F4U Corsair with Flaps and Retracts, A P-40N with Flaps and Retracts, an AT-6 with Flaps and Retracts. Flaps and retracts are a MUST!!!

[@swissfreek]

3DLabPrints has a Corsair (it's huge, but it has flaps, retracts, and even folding wings), and I think also a P-40.

[@klasandersson7522]

The L4 Grasshopper would be a fun one to have printed, bazooka edition à la Bazooka Charlie if you don´t mind! 😉

[@garretthershman5582]

Can almost make one with the eclipson bush plane model b

[@bobthebirb4724]

I would love to see a PBY Catalina, I feel like being a top wing it may be a nice iconic somewhat easy to fly

[@mikelarin8037]

This. A Catalina would be amazing. There are 3d printed versions of every other warbird already available. But nobody has a pby catalina

[@samwilliams4176]

Corsair and P-47 would be awesome to see

[@chuck.reichert83]

Westland Lysander would be an amazing model. Shame flight characteristics don't scale down always. The Lysander had a huge flight envelope.

[@maxr1401]

There's plenty of RC Lysanders, are the models not stable at all flight speeds? I know Phoenix makes a beautiful version in a large ¼ scale elc. I believe there is a ⅛ scale as well by another manufacturer

[@RipVanAllan1983]

Eclipson could make the Consolidated PBY Catalina, and awesome if it could land on water and on the ground like the real one.

[@ricardobeltranmonribot3182]

the FW 190 (A and/or D series) since was the true equivalent to the P 51, both started like low-medium altitude aircraft, but with a change in the engine became high altitude fighters

[@giuseppe4909]

Would like to see the P-51B version, and big yes on the F4U Corsair.

[@davidowens989]

I wanna see either a P-38 or a Stutka.

[@andrewchapman2024]

I like the idea of a model P-38 lightning. Although the Brewster F2A Buffalo would be pretty cool as well.

[@robertrivera9162]

War Birds: BF 109 Razer back canopy Thunderbolt Stuka Dive bomber P-40 Japanese Zero These are just to name a few, lol. Awesome plane, I love the color look, and its flying characteristics. In addition, it looks simple to put together and I love the structure that was designed inside of the wings. My university is having a 3D-printed glider aircraft competition so seeing this plane gives me a lot of inspiration and desire to keep up with my teams' build if our 3D-printed aircraft. Cheers guys and happy flying!

[@swissfreek]

I think it's really cool how 3D printing opens up possibilities for cool shapes and planes that would be really difficult or impossible to make otherwise (unless you were a big company doing molded foam). My issue with 3D printed planes, though, is that everything has to go exactly right every time. The print has to go right (no weak spots), the build has to go right (same thing), and the flying has to go right (no crashes). One hard landing and you're putting all that plastic in the recycle bin, especially with the lightweight PLA stuff that is mostly air and baking soda. For a P-51 it makes sense since someone who attempts that should/would be an experienced flyer, but for something like the Tenet? I mean, that's a plane that is meant to crash and bash by a beginner. By making it 3D printed, we're back to the balsa days that us older guys remember. You spent 9 months building a balsa trainer in your attic, and then you either never flew it because you were too scared to destroy it (that was me), or you flew it once, stalled it, and turned it into kindling. A lot of people never even started in this hobby because of an experience like that.

[@gmorphan]

Amen...brother. Not worth the effort or aggravation in my book.

[@intermon918]

The P-51D is my third Eclipson airplane and can't wait to fly it. Next I'd like Eclipson to produce a 50" to 60" AT-6!

[@TheFlyingMasterChef]

My list is massive. LOL However, my favorite planes, and some I have actually gotten the chance to fly IRL are the Vought F4U Corsair, P-38H Lightning, Grumman F6F-5 Hellcat & F4F Wildcat, and ANY of the WWII bombers.

[@user-fd9bz6co8r]

A Supermarine Spitfire would be awesome.

[@adamjohnson4821]

P-47, F-4U, P-38, Me-110. Are all some of my favorites.

[@artemnikitin2806]

hey guys, I know it is a bit offtopic, but imho the best seller would be a dedicated fpv plane in 1000-1100mm range with options for sd/hd fpv gear. one twin tractor and one pusher, and somethng in a sub 600mm category. there also are a few amature attempts in the sub 250g but would be interesting to see an option from eclipson.

[@MattBarnesbuilds]

Something different than the usual Corsairs, Spits, FW's or Lightnings. How about a B-26 Marauder! It's such an underrated warbird.

[@blakeunderwood3736]

I would suggest a more unconventional plane: either the Sopwith Camel or the Boeing 377 Stratocruiser! The Camel is less outlandish but seeing an RC Stratocruiser would be a bizarre experience!

[@blakeunderwood3736]

Now that I think about it the Stratocruiser isn’t a warbird.

[@tobaccymatty]

Would love to see a Corsair! Maybe a B-24 as well. Don't see too many rc B-24s

[@jimhollopeter1214]

A Machi 202 or 205 ,Me 109 ,Fw 190, Fw 189, F4F Wildcat, F6F Hellcat , Bearcat, Tigercat , P 47 N ,P 47 razor back , anything warbird !! Thanks so much for great videos, always looking forward to the next one .

[@michiganengineer8621]

The pusher prop Tenant should be easily modifiable to look (and maybe fly) like the Icon amphibian. Eclipson did the P-51, maybe a BF-109 or an FW-190 next.

[@carolinaboy008]

I would like to see an Mitchell B-25 offering and a Curtiss P-40N too. Stepping a little outta of the typical warbird nostalgia but rather a WW II supporting era ship such as the Boeing B-314 Clipper would be amazing! To date there is no one that has produced that model in RC form !! Thankyou Flite test and Eclispson !

[@wilgarcia1]

The P51 is my favorite!!! I have a 65in one fiberglass one. I would love to see Eclipsion make a North American SNJ. It was a trainer not a fighter which means it would be even easier to fly. I worked on one in High School and would totally build it with the Aviation HS colors =)

[@DaveGrennan]

Love to see Corsair and Zero in this scale

[@nicholaschilds7653]

3D lab print do a zero slightly smaller but it flys outstanding and is a fantastic build.

[@DaveGrennan]

@@nicholaschilds7653 Yes, I've built it. Fly's like its on rails! Great little model.

[@joshuamathis4179]

I saw a comment about the Horton flying wing from WW2, this would be a beautiful and great performing model.

[@spadman82]

I have always wanted an A-1 Skyraider! Retracts, flaps would rock! Maybe a 40something inch span OV-1 Bronco!

[@neilcaywood3803]

you people are awesome! please keep up the good work, I look forward to seeing each one.

[@shunloc9704]

My dream warbird would be the F4U Corsair, the P38 Lightning would also be a cool plane as well

[@blacksheep933]

I have to say NGEN makes the most Expensive P-51 mustang on the planet!!!

[@toddabbott781]

Can you please do a few project videos: 1. I want to see a POV camera on a gimbal using head tracking in goggles for FULL immersion. 2. Long rang POV capabilities... possibly even use a quad with a signal booster on it that you can set to hover out a ways. I want miles... 5-10 or more if possible. 3. Do a review on cameras, goggles, transmitters at a few price points and technical levels. It has been years since you have done this. 4. Maybe go over some autopilot features and GPS navigation. 5. Show off a few kits that would work well with a system like this (like skill level or say bomb payload, or maybe even a powered glider). Talk a bit about what engine packs, servos, receivers... needed for the kits and what battery or batteries you would need to long distance flights. 6. Maybe even do something like this for quads too.

[@WusteHase]

P-38J Lightning or an FW-109 would be awesome to see.

[@simboson]

A spitfire has to be next. Be great to see a full Battle of Britain set

[@modhail6908]

A "bit" late to the video, but there are lots of builds for the classic warbirds out there, I'd love to see Eclipson do some of the late war oddballs and experimental planes: A flying flapjack, J7W Shinden, XP-55 Ascender, Swoose Goose, that kind of stuff.

[@khai5304]

i wold love to see a DO-335 with the twin motor,i think a twin motor would be interesting to see

[@DudeIngenious5215]

definitely looking for a P-38F 3d printable plane... love the twin fuselage

[@jwilliams2000492]

A B 51 would be awesome to see. I know that’s a big build but would be wonderful to see.

[@jamiecole2096]

What warbird would we like to see? I doubt any choice would be a bad one as long as it was one that saw thousands in production. A Zero, a Spitfire, a Hurricane, a Tempest or Typhoon, a Mosquito, a Lanc, Lightning, a Corsair, a Warhawk, a Thunderbolt, a Bf109, a FW190, a ME262. They’re all super. But heck, some rarer ones could rock too, like a Beaufort or Beaufighter, Airacobra, Brewster Buffalo.

[@Adam-zg5kr]

Should do a range of WWII warbirds from each country. Mustang, Meshersmitt and for us brits, the Hawker Hurricane. People will say the Spitfire but we wouldnt have won the war without the mighty Hawker!! Best plane in my opinion.

[@wernzjrkurt41]

I just bought the model for the 9 bxl from eclipsion. Waiting on my filament so I can print it. I have done the go wolf 1 from them and it printed perfectly

[@Kolleo5.3]

Might be a stretch but a RC b-29 super fortress would be amazing!

[@jwc4520]

RF-4 B phantom, for FPV for those times when you just want a quick view. Never been done , in a kit form .

[@andreydementev6798]

Hi! can u try some crazy idea/// can u maee the elerons on the wings move not at the straight angle but with a little shields like on the fish ? so the curve will be smooth

[@lukasmuller4434]

I would love to see a Stuka or a F4U Corsair

[@thelastdarkwolfrising]

A Dornier Do 335 would be a great unique world war 2 warbird

[@samuelvega8978]

I’d love to see a p47 razorback preferably the most amount of detail on the 18 cylinder radial

[@samuelvega8978]

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[@Dave-nd2lm]

I once used your P51 plans to design an F82 Twin Mustang. Great flying plane. You guys should make one.

[@johny3barr]

Kind of an obscure Vietnam era recon plane not exactly a war bird, The Cessna 337A Super Skymaster., Done up as a Military 0-2 Skymaster. Push Pull with Twin Tail Booms What could be more fun to Tackle !!!

[@Okienativeoverland]

Ju87 would be amazing I would buy it 100%

[@bobwampler3387]

FW 190-A, Spitfire, Zero, Sea Fury, Fokker D7, and Yak 3.

[@joschmo9346]

Wasteland wyvern with a working twin prop. One of the rarest British naval aircraft out there. Only like 3 videos of them even rc.

[@tobins6800]

I'd love to see the P38 lightning

[@andrewhendershot5276]

Definitely the P-38. A Spitfire to counter the Messerschmitts and Focke-Wulfs. An F86 Saber Jet would be interesting. Great work on the Mustang!

[@andrewhendershot5276]

@@OfficialFliteTest Ahhhhh....... No

[@capnhardway]

Warbirds have to include the Corsair, PT 19 for sure! Great video, great flight!

[@1Thatstrangeguy]

Id really like to see a 3d printable FW 189.

[@leviyoi9237]

P-38 lightning, A-36, P-61 black widow, corsair, b-17, BF-109 would all be cool models

[@Jarhead5376]

I would love to see the A 10 warthog in that same color that would be an amazing plane to fly

[@EJ-74]

Awesome warbird 👍🏻 love the pusher prop design. Looks just like my AeroScout.

[@terrallputnam7979]

I would love to see a P-38 and a B-25.

[@elliebet1]

For the Warbird line, definitely do the Spitfire 10/10 plane.

[@dianaweidler5001]

B-29 Superfortress or the A-1 Skyraider are a must!

[@creightonfreeman8059]

It would be nice to see a P-40 in Flying Tigers paint scheme.... Maybe a Navy F4U Corsair also.

[@dannynale8745]

F7f tiger cat,ov10 bronco,av8a/c harrier would be my top pick thanks

[@jimhollopeter1214]

A Macchi #202 would be awesome, 190,109, Stuka, MIGS,Yaks, all of the warbirds.

[@iamtherealzim]

The Douglas Dauntless or the Grumman Avenger would be very cool!

[@NYC-Gardener]

Another possible build suggestion in the line of odd WW2 aircraft: The Dornier Do 335

[@Originator_0_]

Your 3d printed wires are maid out of clay i said that because this has a incredible finish is it PLA plastick and had a tinner fusalage frame like it was maid by paper good work well done ✔

[@Cannontime]

A Grumman duck would be really cool!!!!!

[@Outsydr54]

I'd like to see not so mainstream aircraft. Hawker Hurricane, P-61, P-39, EDF A-6 Intruder.

[@BadlydrawnBen]

Talking war birds love to see a spitfire

[@supaoranges1086]

They definitely need make a P40

[@NatetheSkate01]

I'd love to see an ME-262 at some point, only natural to have one to compliment the P-51 since the rivalry between the two is iconic

[@joshuamathis4179]

B-24 Mitchell twin sized for only 1.25 times the P-51. Great work guys!

[@centauri9458]

A Catalina PPY. I love flying boats.

[@aceradiocontrolledendeavor9817]

Bring out the big boys: Republic P47D Thunderbolt and Vought F4U-4 Corsair, scaled appropriately to the Mustang. A P38-J Lightning with proper, counter-rotating props would be interesting too.

[@colinham9148]

The planes l would most like to see are both allied and axis Mosquitoe, henkel 111, wellington, lancaster, condor, flying pencil, focker worlf 190, stuart ju 87, beaufighter, Catalina, most of the flying boats of world war 2, (just love them as we always get wheel based aircraft but not float planes.)

[@aviator0865]

Definitely a Lysander or maybe something more obscure like a Republic XP-47 Rainbow or Boulton-Paul Defiant

[@anthonydelagarde3990]

F4U Corsair, Japanese Zero, FW-190 Fukke Wolf, Spitfire, and BF-109 Messerschmidt would be my suggestions

[@mrsmiles-sc5hw]

3d printed p-63 kingcobras and TBF avengers would be cool too

[@nickel2346]

vultee xp-54 would love to see that for sure

[@rafaeltorres2886]

Do you guys use Spektrum radios? if you do can you guys please put out a comprehensive video on radio set with AS3X and safe installation in a non HH product for us novices that only use only the basic radio functions who aren't too familiar with forward programming. It seems all those how too videos include HH products and of course their programs for their planes. it sucks I would love to use nx 8 with AS3X and on your plane kits but since I don't know forward programming enough I'm stuck using AR620 and a separate stabilizer.

[@shaunpatterson9148]

Start with the main combatants, p51, p47, spit, typhoon, 109, fw190, zero, ki 61, yak3, la5, C.202.... then you could easily do a twin for each as well, p38, mossie, bf110, ki 45, pe3.....

[@shaunpatterson9148]

And if popular you could expand in any direction, ground attack, more fighters, bombers, jets, naval, dive bombers.....

[@shaunpatterson9148]

@FliteTest this legit ?

[@lukejones6922]

B-26 or the B-14 or maybe even an old style A-10 for some fast fun activities

[@spitfire7617]

Very tempted to buy especially with those discounts but have several of their models that I've printed but not got around to building. I do like the retracts though and if they design a Spitfire with those I will definitely get it.

[@yoitsani1000]

Another great video as usual! I would love to see a F4

[@andyterpstra4165]

There are two planes that I've been super wanting in 40-46", PT-17 and a Pitts. Neither are warbirds I guess, but those are the two I would buy at the drop of a hat.

[@nuchbutter]

LA-5, I-16, and P-47D-40!

[@slitheringsn4ke827]

It would probably be tough to fly, and tough to make fly good. but a SR-71 Blackbird would be very cool, currently the only way to get one is from banana hobby or a large couple thousand dollar turbine model.

[@slitheringsn4ke827]

He-162 and Ho-229 would be cool planes as well.

[@mikeerwin7078]

Tri plane for sure would be awesome

[@cminagil]

I don't know how well it would work, but have you ever considered an ekranoplan? Something like the Caspian Sea Monster would be awesome to see actually fly