Focal Point 2014/06
Re-Groove
Don Snyder (87 Timber Tr., South Windsor, CT 06074; email: [email protected]) built this G480 v2, Re-Groove, from a Stevens Aeromodel kit.
Constructed from laser-cut balsa and plywood, this electric 3-D airplane spans 45 inches and weighs 2 pounds. It is powered by a Hacker A30-28S.
Don wrote: “It was pure joy to build with all the joints fitting perfectly! You can literally build it in your hand before CA-ing the joints. The covering is UltraCote Parklite. The Parklite covers very well and seems to be stronger than most lightweight coverings. It’s a ‘floater’ if you like, or an unlimited vertical flier when you ‘jam the stick!’”
A-10
Lynn Elston (1112 Sycamore Rd., Carterville, IL 62918; email: [email protected]) scratch-built this model in 1985.
The model is all-wood construction and spans 98 inches. The landing gear is a mix of Robart struts and JMP with Glennis tires and wheel brakes. Power comes from two Wren 54 SS turbines. Weighing 45 pounds dry, Lynn’s model uses a JR 12X radio controlling 19 servos and two receivers.
Lockheed Vega
Carl Lorber (1442 Haydon St., Salem, VA 24153; email: [email protected]) completed this Lockheed Vega for a friend.
The 64-inch model is scratch-built and trimmed to replicate aviation pioneer Wiley Post’s famous 1933 world-record holder, Winnie Mae. It is powered by an E-flite Power 32 electric motor.
Super Sportster
Lee Bacque (108 Plantation Dr., New Iberia, LA 70563) built his Super Sportster from a Great Planes kit purchased in 1995.
An O.S. .46SP powers the model, which is guided by a Spektrum DX7. Lee wanted something never before seen when he came up with this unique color scheme.
Lee wrote: “I made my maiden flight on February 3, 2013, followed by five more flights that day. One click right trim and two up and it flew straight and true.”
Killer Bee
Ed Bryan (PO Box 1900, Yelm, WA 98597; email: [email protected]) scratch-built his model from an old set of Killer Moth fun-fly plans.
The Killer Bee has a 48-inch wingspan and weighs 3.5 pounds. An O.S. Max 32F powers the model with Airtronics servos controlled by an Airtronics RD8000 radio. Ed covered his model with UltraCote.
“The design includes elevator-coupled flaps that allow the plane to do very tight loops and slow touchdowns. Overall, the model is an absolute pleasure to fly,” wrote Ed.
T-34
Stuart Richmond (2079 E. 37th Ave., Apache Junction, AZ 85119) got this T-34 ARF from The World Models.
The World Models T-34 comes with two prepainted pilots. Stuart took two small servos from a crashed model, mounted them in the cockpit, and attached one pilot to each. Using channels 5 and 6, the pilots now look to the left, right, and center of the cockpit.
Stuart chose to decorate his model in his favorite “between the wars” colors instead of using the supplied decals. The model weighs 5.5 pounds and uses a Thunder Tiger .42 engine.
Tom-E Boy Micro
John Hudspeth (2039 S. Ong St., Amarillo, TX 79109; email: [email protected]) built this electric-powered model from a Mountain Models kit.
The aircraft has a 23.75-inch wingspan and weighs 1.99 ounces. It is covered with Solarfilm Lite. The electronics are salvaged from a ParkZone Sukhoi Su-26m.
John wrote: “The laser-cut kit is advertised as being like putting a 3-D puzzle together with instructions. And it is. Even the dihedral is cut into one-piece spars. The dummy engine adds a nice touch.”
Biplane
Howard Lazerson (935 Glenhaven Dr., Pacific Palisades, CA 90272; email: [email protected]) scratch-built this antique biplane for small-field flying.
The model spans 24 inches and is constructed from balsa and 6 mm Depron foam. It uses a Blue Wonder 1,400 Kv motor and a 10-inch propeller. Controls are rudder, elevator, and ailerons. An experienced Snoopy pilots the aircraft.
“[It's] not aerobatic, but does nice touch-and-gos,” wrote Howard.
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