Sceadu EVO Electric Helicopter @
$300 from Model Rectifier
Corporation, 80 Newfield Ave.,
Edison NJ 08837; Tel.: (732) 225-
2100; Fax: (732) 225-0091.
The Sceadu EVO from Hirobo takes
to the skies as an electric-powered
helicopter. The parts conversion set
includes the motor mount/heat-sink
assembly, speed-control mount,
flywheel for connection of clutch to the
motor, and battery mounts. The
conversion is set up for NiMH usage
and is optimized using two 12-cell
packs.
The recommended motor is the
Hacker B50 23XL or equivalent. The
recommended speed control is the
Hacker Master Brushless controller 48A
Opto Heli rated between 10 and 30
cells or equivalent.
The Sceadu EVO is listed as item
number 0412240.
Precision laser-cut mount for
adapting “outrunner” brushless
motors @ $3.95 from Model Airplane
Engineering, 5001 Bainbridge Ct.,
Lilburn GA 30047; Tel.: (770) 925-
8326; E-mail: [email protected]; Web
site: www.M-A-E.com.
Model Airplane Engineering
announces the release of its new
precision laser-cut mounts for adapting
“outrunner” brushless motors to the
popular GWS motorstick. Popular
motors in this category include the PJS,
Nippy, and MicRoTex.
Five different mounts are currently
available for mating 8mm, 10mm, or
10/10.5mm motor bearing tubes to the
“IPS” and “EPS” motorsticks.
Simple to use, quality laser-cut parts
ensure an accurate fit, while the
aircraft-grade plywood creates a strong
and very lightweight solution to
mounting outrunner motors on anything
from a Slow Stick to a Scale, 3-D, or
Pattern airplane.
These adapters enable you to
quickly and easily replace the stock
GWS motor and gearbox with upgraded
direct-drive brushless power.
RC Simulator for “Homebuilt” aircraft
models @ $59 from Experimental
Aircraft Models, 33924 Cotswold Rd.,
Farmington Hills MI 48335; Tel.: (248)
473-7232; Fax: (248) 615-3690; Web
site: www.rchomebuilts.com.
Experimental Aircraft Models (EAM)
has released its new technology
simulator that includes its Velocity XL
canard, Challenger II ultralight pusher,
and the rest of its fleet—plus 20 other
airplanes and helicopters.
Leveraging the proven Pre-Flight
technology, the fully assembled
simulator lets you train on your own
transmitter or buddy box and plugs into
the microphone input of your computer.
No transmitter? The company offers
a JR Buddy Box at a combo price.
Fliers will enjoy “physically correct”
modeling and the feel of a real
transmitter.
1⁄6-scale Messerschmitt Me 109E from
Skyshark R/C Corporation, 1924 N.
Pima Dr., Lake Havasu City AZ
86403.
The Skyshark R/C Corporation is
offering a 1⁄6-scale kit of the
Messerschmitt Me 109E. The kit is
laser-cut and features a fully sheeted,
built-up balsa structure, fiberglass cowl,
and all fiberglass accessories.
The kit comes with four different
color schemes and a scale aluminum
spinner. It can be built with Spring Air
retracts and flaps.
The model features a wingspan of
64.8 inches, a wing area of 719 square
inches, and a flying weight of 7.5-9.0
pounds. It requires a .50-.75 two-stroke
engine or a 60-91 four-stroke engine. A
four-channel radio control system is
also required.
The kit is available direct from the
Skyshark R/C Corporation.
Cardinal ARF from Brodak
Manufacturing and Distributing
Company, Inc., 100 Park Ave.,
Carmichaels PA 15320; Tel.: (724)
966-2726; Fax: (724) 966-5670.
Brodak Manufacturing announces
the release of its new “Almost-Ready-
To-Fly Cardinal”—one of three Almost-
Ready-To-Fly designs that will be ready
this spring.
The Almost-Ready-To-Fly Cardinal
includes a 4-inch bellcrank, an
adjustable leadout guide, and an
adjustable weight box. You furnish the
motor and the control lines, and this
airplane is ready for takeoff.
As an added feature, the Almost-
Ready-To-Fly Cardinal will be available
in an “Almost-Ready-To-Cover” version
that allows you to paint and finish the
airplane to your individual preferences.
The Almost-Ready-To-Fly Cardinal
features the same combination of
durability and ease of flying that has
made the Brodak Cardinal by Windy
Urtnowski the company’s best-selling
kit. With a wingspan of 54 inches, a
wing area of 579.3 square inches, and
an overall length of 40.8 inches, this
airplane takes a .35-.46 engine.
The Almost-Ready-To-Fly Cardinal
will be available through hobby shops.
That version (Brodak kit ARF-02) is
priced at $99.99, and the Almost-
Ready-To-Cover version (Brodak kit
ARC-002) is priced at $94.99.
M o d e l e r ’ s M a l l
Manufacturers who wish to have their products considered for inclusion in this department should send information and a photo, if possible,
to the editorial office of Model Aviation. These reviews are composed from such information, and do not imply an endorsement of the products.
July 2004 155
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156 MODEL AVIATION
Gloves in A Bottle, Box 615,
Montrose CA 91021; Tel.: (800) 600-
1881; E-mail: trish@glovesinabottle.
com.
This new product protects modelers’
hands from many paints and chemicals
that they have to contend with on a
regular basis. Gloves in a Bottle is a
lotion that turns your outer layer of skin
into what works like an invisible pair of
gloves to keep moisture-robbing
irritants out while retaining your own
natural moisture.
Gloves in a Bottle is virtually
undetectable once dry, lasts four hours
or more, and comes off naturally with
exfoliated skin cells. Gloves in a Bottle
is available at 9,000 pharmacies
nationwide and in many hobby, craft,
and art stores.
For more information, please
contact Gloves in a Bottle.
Nemesis 3D-II aerobatic park flyer @
$43.95 from Model Airplane
Engineering, 5001 Bainbridge Ct.,
Lilburn GA 30047; Tel.: (770) 925-
8326; E-mail: [email protected]; Web
site: www.M-A-E.com.
Model Airplane Engineering
announces the release of the Nemesis
3D-II aerobatic park flyer. With a 27-
inch wingspan and fully symmetrical
wing, this small four-channel RC
airplane is a capable 3-D flier at
outdoor and indoor venues.
The kit consists of interlocking highquality,
precision-laser-cut balsa and
plywood components that assemble in
only a couple of hours. A carbon-fibertube
“backbone” ensures structural
integrity.
SoLite or Nelson LiteFilm covering
completes the model. Full-size CAD
plans and a photo-illustrated
instruction manual provide good
reference and building tips.
Power options vary from
inexpensive, small brushed motors to
efficient brushless outrunners. A light
all-up weight of 4.5-6.5 ounces is
achieved using a Li-Poly battery and
lightweight radio components.
While 3-D capable, the Nemesis
3D-II is a well-mannered sport aerobat
and is designed to withstand the
occasional mishap.
Florida Jets video @ $24.95 + $4.75
S&H from SKS Video Productions,
85 Pine Rd., Abbottstown PA 17301;
Tel.: (800) 988-6488 (US) or (717)
259-7193; Fax: (717) 259-6379; Email:
[email protected]; Web
site: www.sksvideo.com.
Florida Jets highlights the RC jet
world once again, bringing top pilots
from around the world to fly in the
Florida skies. Featured pilots include
Peter Weiss with his F-4 Phantom and
Pat McCurry with his DV8R.
Greg Pulcini brought his Vigilante,
Alan Cardash flew his Baby Boomer,
Jorge Escalona brought his CF-18, and
Luis Ontiveros took to the skies with
his Mirage.
This is the largest Florida Jets event
on record, with an excess of 200 pilots
and a spectator attendance of more
than 5,000!
The run time of this video is 93
minutes.
PK Industries Platinum Series
Adhesive from Michael W. McCully,
3106 CR 190, Rosharon TX 77583;
Tel.: (866) 203-4063; Fax: (281) 431-
2889; E-mail: mmccully@
pkindustries.net.
PK Industries Platinum Series offers
a comprehensive selection of
cyanoacrylate adhesives to tackle the
rigorous demands of today’s assembly
requirements. Through Advanced
Adhesive Technology, these products
have been engineered to achieve
structural bonds on difficult-to-bond
substrates.
All of the cyanoacrylate products
are triple distilled at a state-of-the-art
plant, producing quality adhesives. All
products are made in the USA and are
freshness dated.
These adhesives come with a
warranty and may be returned to PK
Industries if unopened and kept in
good environmental conditions. Return
for a full refund of the purchase price
or exchange for the same size and
type of product for 18 months if the
freshness date on the bottom of the
bottle is still intact and unaltered.
PK Industries cyanoacrylate glues
are available in thin, medium, thick,
and extra thick. Two-ounce bottles are
regularly priced at $5.99. One-ounce
bottles are regularly priced at $3.99.
Foam-safe cyanoacrylate is available
in 1- and 2-ounce bottles, priced at
$7.99 and $13.99 respectively. Black,
rubber toughened is available in 1-
ounce bottles for $5.99. Activator,
epoxy, and debonder are available.
M o d e l e r ’ s M a l l
Manufacturers who wish to have their products considered for inclusion in this department should send information and a photo, if possible,
to the editorial office of Model Aviation. These reviews are composed from such information, and do not imply an endorsement of the products.
07sig5.QXD 4/23/04 10:11 am Page 156
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Page Numbers: 155,156
Edition: Model Aviation - 2004/07
Page Numbers: 155,156
Sceadu EVO Electric Helicopter @
$300 from Model Rectifier
Corporation, 80 Newfield Ave.,
Edison NJ 08837; Tel.: (732) 225-
2100; Fax: (732) 225-0091.
The Sceadu EVO from Hirobo takes
to the skies as an electric-powered
helicopter. The parts conversion set
includes the motor mount/heat-sink
assembly, speed-control mount,
flywheel for connection of clutch to the
motor, and battery mounts. The
conversion is set up for NiMH usage
and is optimized using two 12-cell
packs.
The recommended motor is the
Hacker B50 23XL or equivalent. The
recommended speed control is the
Hacker Master Brushless controller 48A
Opto Heli rated between 10 and 30
cells or equivalent.
The Sceadu EVO is listed as item
number 0412240.
Precision laser-cut mount for
adapting “outrunner” brushless
motors @ $3.95 from Model Airplane
Engineering, 5001 Bainbridge Ct.,
Lilburn GA 30047; Tel.: (770) 925-
8326; E-mail: [email protected]; Web
site: www.M-A-E.com.
Model Airplane Engineering
announces the release of its new
precision laser-cut mounts for adapting
“outrunner” brushless motors to the
popular GWS motorstick. Popular
motors in this category include the PJS,
Nippy, and MicRoTex.
Five different mounts are currently
available for mating 8mm, 10mm, or
10/10.5mm motor bearing tubes to the
“IPS” and “EPS” motorsticks.
Simple to use, quality laser-cut parts
ensure an accurate fit, while the
aircraft-grade plywood creates a strong
and very lightweight solution to
mounting outrunner motors on anything
from a Slow Stick to a Scale, 3-D, or
Pattern airplane.
These adapters enable you to
quickly and easily replace the stock
GWS motor and gearbox with upgraded
direct-drive brushless power.
RC Simulator for “Homebuilt” aircraft
models @ $59 from Experimental
Aircraft Models, 33924 Cotswold Rd.,
Farmington Hills MI 48335; Tel.: (248)
473-7232; Fax: (248) 615-3690; Web
site: www.rchomebuilts.com.
Experimental Aircraft Models (EAM)
has released its new technology
simulator that includes its Velocity XL
canard, Challenger II ultralight pusher,
and the rest of its fleet—plus 20 other
airplanes and helicopters.
Leveraging the proven Pre-Flight
technology, the fully assembled
simulator lets you train on your own
transmitter or buddy box and plugs into
the microphone input of your computer.
No transmitter? The company offers
a JR Buddy Box at a combo price.
Fliers will enjoy “physically correct”
modeling and the feel of a real
transmitter.
1⁄6-scale Messerschmitt Me 109E from
Skyshark R/C Corporation, 1924 N.
Pima Dr., Lake Havasu City AZ
86403.
The Skyshark R/C Corporation is
offering a 1⁄6-scale kit of the
Messerschmitt Me 109E. The kit is
laser-cut and features a fully sheeted,
built-up balsa structure, fiberglass cowl,
and all fiberglass accessories.
The kit comes with four different
color schemes and a scale aluminum
spinner. It can be built with Spring Air
retracts and flaps.
The model features a wingspan of
64.8 inches, a wing area of 719 square
inches, and a flying weight of 7.5-9.0
pounds. It requires a .50-.75 two-stroke
engine or a 60-91 four-stroke engine. A
four-channel radio control system is
also required.
The kit is available direct from the
Skyshark R/C Corporation.
Cardinal ARF from Brodak
Manufacturing and Distributing
Company, Inc., 100 Park Ave.,
Carmichaels PA 15320; Tel.: (724)
966-2726; Fax: (724) 966-5670.
Brodak Manufacturing announces
the release of its new “Almost-Ready-
To-Fly Cardinal”—one of three Almost-
Ready-To-Fly designs that will be ready
this spring.
The Almost-Ready-To-Fly Cardinal
includes a 4-inch bellcrank, an
adjustable leadout guide, and an
adjustable weight box. You furnish the
motor and the control lines, and this
airplane is ready for takeoff.
As an added feature, the Almost-
Ready-To-Fly Cardinal will be available
in an “Almost-Ready-To-Cover” version
that allows you to paint and finish the
airplane to your individual preferences.
The Almost-Ready-To-Fly Cardinal
features the same combination of
durability and ease of flying that has
made the Brodak Cardinal by Windy
Urtnowski the company’s best-selling
kit. With a wingspan of 54 inches, a
wing area of 579.3 square inches, and
an overall length of 40.8 inches, this
airplane takes a .35-.46 engine.
The Almost-Ready-To-Fly Cardinal
will be available through hobby shops.
That version (Brodak kit ARF-02) is
priced at $99.99, and the Almost-
Ready-To-Cover version (Brodak kit
ARC-002) is priced at $94.99.
M o d e l e r ’ s M a l l
Manufacturers who wish to have their products considered for inclusion in this department should send information and a photo, if possible,
to the editorial office of Model Aviation. These reviews are composed from such information, and do not imply an endorsement of the products.
July 2004 155
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156 MODEL AVIATION
Gloves in A Bottle, Box 615,
Montrose CA 91021; Tel.: (800) 600-
1881; E-mail: trish@glovesinabottle.
com.
This new product protects modelers’
hands from many paints and chemicals
that they have to contend with on a
regular basis. Gloves in a Bottle is a
lotion that turns your outer layer of skin
into what works like an invisible pair of
gloves to keep moisture-robbing
irritants out while retaining your own
natural moisture.
Gloves in a Bottle is virtually
undetectable once dry, lasts four hours
or more, and comes off naturally with
exfoliated skin cells. Gloves in a Bottle
is available at 9,000 pharmacies
nationwide and in many hobby, craft,
and art stores.
For more information, please
contact Gloves in a Bottle.
Nemesis 3D-II aerobatic park flyer @
$43.95 from Model Airplane
Engineering, 5001 Bainbridge Ct.,
Lilburn GA 30047; Tel.: (770) 925-
8326; E-mail: [email protected]; Web
site: www.M-A-E.com.
Model Airplane Engineering
announces the release of the Nemesis
3D-II aerobatic park flyer. With a 27-
inch wingspan and fully symmetrical
wing, this small four-channel RC
airplane is a capable 3-D flier at
outdoor and indoor venues.
The kit consists of interlocking highquality,
precision-laser-cut balsa and
plywood components that assemble in
only a couple of hours. A carbon-fibertube
“backbone” ensures structural
integrity.
SoLite or Nelson LiteFilm covering
completes the model. Full-size CAD
plans and a photo-illustrated
instruction manual provide good
reference and building tips.
Power options vary from
inexpensive, small brushed motors to
efficient brushless outrunners. A light
all-up weight of 4.5-6.5 ounces is
achieved using a Li-Poly battery and
lightweight radio components.
While 3-D capable, the Nemesis
3D-II is a well-mannered sport aerobat
and is designed to withstand the
occasional mishap.
Florida Jets video @ $24.95 + $4.75
S&H from SKS Video Productions,
85 Pine Rd., Abbottstown PA 17301;
Tel.: (800) 988-6488 (US) or (717)
259-7193; Fax: (717) 259-6379; Email:
[email protected]; Web
site: www.sksvideo.com.
Florida Jets highlights the RC jet
world once again, bringing top pilots
from around the world to fly in the
Florida skies. Featured pilots include
Peter Weiss with his F-4 Phantom and
Pat McCurry with his DV8R.
Greg Pulcini brought his Vigilante,
Alan Cardash flew his Baby Boomer,
Jorge Escalona brought his CF-18, and
Luis Ontiveros took to the skies with
his Mirage.
This is the largest Florida Jets event
on record, with an excess of 200 pilots
and a spectator attendance of more
than 5,000!
The run time of this video is 93
minutes.
PK Industries Platinum Series
Adhesive from Michael W. McCully,
3106 CR 190, Rosharon TX 77583;
Tel.: (866) 203-4063; Fax: (281) 431-
2889; E-mail: mmccully@
pkindustries.net.
PK Industries Platinum Series offers
a comprehensive selection of
cyanoacrylate adhesives to tackle the
rigorous demands of today’s assembly
requirements. Through Advanced
Adhesive Technology, these products
have been engineered to achieve
structural bonds on difficult-to-bond
substrates.
All of the cyanoacrylate products
are triple distilled at a state-of-the-art
plant, producing quality adhesives. All
products are made in the USA and are
freshness dated.
These adhesives come with a
warranty and may be returned to PK
Industries if unopened and kept in
good environmental conditions. Return
for a full refund of the purchase price
or exchange for the same size and
type of product for 18 months if the
freshness date on the bottom of the
bottle is still intact and unaltered.
PK Industries cyanoacrylate glues
are available in thin, medium, thick,
and extra thick. Two-ounce bottles are
regularly priced at $5.99. One-ounce
bottles are regularly priced at $3.99.
Foam-safe cyanoacrylate is available
in 1- and 2-ounce bottles, priced at
$7.99 and $13.99 respectively. Black,
rubber toughened is available in 1-
ounce bottles for $5.99. Activator,
epoxy, and debonder are available.
M o d e l e r ’ s M a l l
Manufacturers who wish to have their products considered for inclusion in this department should send information and a photo, if possible,
to the editorial office of Model Aviation. These reviews are composed from such information, and do not imply an endorsement of the products.
07sig5.QXD 4/23/04 10:11 am Page 156