The use of molded balsa parts for model airplanes is not a new idea; as far back as the 1930s, the concept was used to make light, strong, accurate, and repeatable components. It seems, however, that balsa molding has become one of the many "lost arts" that once again are in demand. In this video you will learn the skills required to make a large variety of molded balsa parts from Bob Hunt and Bill Werwage. The video begins with national and world aerobatic champion Bob Hunt explaining the steps required to generate straight form molded leading edges. In this section he offers many tips on template-making and foam-cutting, as well as a complete step-by-step instructional on how to accurately attach the finished molded leading edges to a wing frame. In the second part of the video, five-time national and two-time world aerobatic champion Bill Werwage covers in close-up detail how to mold compound curved parts. Included in this segment are instructions on how to plot and make accurate formers; how to assemble, carve and sand perfectly shaped mold bucks; how to size the sheeting for molding; how to wet-mold the sheeting on the bucks, including the most sought-after tips on slitting and gluing to achieve extreme curved sections; and how to sand the molded shells for a flawless finish. Whether you are a Radio Control, Control Line, or Free Flight modeler, the skills learned in this video will enable you to produce lighter, stronger, more accurate models. The techniques are easy to learn and repeatable! Run time is 105 minutes (VHS only). To order, or for more information (including Quicktime video clips), visit the Web site at www.airbornemedia.com. Mastering the basics in Radio Control (RC) flying is fun, but for most it's just a stopping point on their way to the real reason they started flying RC in the first place: aerobatics. This new 40-size sport CAP 232 (HAN2300) is designed to help those who yearn for unusual attitudes make this rite of passage without being overwhelmed. It accomplishes this by blending the CAP's aggressive aerobatic ability with the slow-speed stability and simple assembly of a sport ARF. The CAP is designed for most popular .40-.48 two-stroke and 56-72 four-stroke engines. An MDS .48 is excellent for freshman aerobatics and provides adequate power for advanced maneuvers like knife-edge flight. Basic aerobatics like loops, aileron rolls, and Cuban 8s are more crisp and precise compared to other sport-type models. It is this advanced responsiveness which will allow intermediate modelers to enjoy the CAP long after they've become accomplished aerobatic pros. Like all Hangar 9 ARFs, the CAP is 90% prebuilt from balsa and plywood and includes all the necessary finishing hardware. Total assembly time takes 8 to 12 hours, with the model weighing 6 to TVs pounds when completed. It is covered in a silver Breitling trim scheme that employs the use of a set of shark's teeth on the cowl. The covering is 100% UltraCote® and available everywhere, making it easy to find the color you need for any touch-ups or repairs. See your hobby dealer today. Hangar 9 is distributed exclusively by Horizon Hobby, Inc. Thanks to improvements in development processes, DJ Aerotech is kicking off the World War I vintage branch of its Roadkill Series of profile indoor/backyard Electrics with the venerable Curtiss JN-4D "Jenny." The model requires no painting since the natural colors of the plywood doublers and the bare balsa are a close match to the colors of the original aircraft. There are plans to make a .BMP file with US Army insignia for a military trainer version, but the natural colors are fine for a barnstormer's version since those were often left unpainted. There are even scale cowl louvers, a radiator cap, and dummy engine cylinders and exhaust stacks on the nose. Performance and handling is scalelike, but the control response is better than the full-scale Jenny's. It does take a fair amount of power to drag all those wings and struts through the air, so typical cruise is at 65-70% throttle. The model is viceless except for a tendency to do a Jennylike bounce on touchdown. (Fly it on with roughly 20% power.) Using one of the good seven-cell 110 mAh NiMH packs, you typically get approximately 10 minutes of flying time. Specifications: wingspan, 27.2 inches; length, 17.4 inches; weight, 3.2 ounces; wing loading, 3.2 ounces per square foot. This kit allows installation of extended mainshaft on all Fury models, fully supports mainshaft above and below main gear, and includes all hardware required. It can be installed in all Fury models. Early model frames may require additional mounting holes. The kit includes Bearing Block (#115-18) and Main Shaft (#120-10). This kit is available at local hobby shops or order direct. In the world of slow flyers, weight, or more precisely the elimination of it, is near the top of the list when choosing the right flight pack. GWS Pico flight packs have always been among the lightest, but they have shed an extra gram or two with their newest flight pack. By using JST connectors and lighter antenna wire, GWS has created a new micro flight pack that is 5% lighter than its GWS predecessors. Each flight pack includes an R4P receiver, two Pico microservos and ISC 50 speed control, and a 270 mAh battery. The majority of the weight savings comes from the ultra-small JST connectors. Aside from being lightweight, JST connectors are virtually impossible to plug in the wrong way. This eliminates expensive reverse polarity mishaps that result in "fried" components. Anyone who is considering a Pico Stick, Pico J-3, or Tigermoth will find this flight pack ideal. It will also work well with similar slow flyers from other manufacturers. The system is available in JR (GWS2030) and Futaba (GWS2035) versions for compatibility with a wide variety of radio systems. Look for the new GWS Flight Pack with JST Connectors wherever indoor flyers and accessories are sold. GWS is distributed exclusively by Horizon Hobby, Inc. Based on the success of the SkyBaby, Bratco introduces a high-powered, delta-wing, high-performance Control Line airplane: the HexDrone (Item #BRT200). It spans 24 inches. The HexDrone is manufactured using a high-impact, polymer honeycomb construction for superior strength and low weight. It is precolored in an eye-catching black-and-yellow trim scheme that is easy to see and a delight to behold. All HexDrone RTF airplanes come complete with a Norvel .061 CLX glow engine with integrated fuel tank and spring starter preinstalled and ready to buzz, full-span elevators for quick response, and outstanding performance plus a laser-cut Control Line handle with Dacron® lines. Everything is in the box and ready to go except normal fuel and starting accessories. The HexDrone performs loops, eights, and inverted flight; you name it, and the HexDrone comes through. Bratco's HexDrone is distributed exclusively by Sig Manufacturing Co. and is available at leading hobby dealers. For more information contact Sig Manufacturing Co. Wiss®—a CooperTools brand—has introduced a handy, all-purpose compound-action cutter that cuts almost anything in the workshop. The All-Purpose Cutter's compound action provides a 5:1 power ratio for less fatigue. Nonslip, textured cushion-grip handles are designed for small hand comfort. Three-inch-long, serrated, chrome-plated blades grip and hold onto material being cut. Cutters are spring-loaded for faster, easier cutting. The Wiss® All-Purpose Cutter is available through hardware stores, home centers, and other retail outlets. It is list priced at $18-$21. The Web site address with extensive product information is www.coopertools.com. One of the most overlooked aspects of building a precision airplane is engine mounting. Proper soft mounting will extend the life of the model and the radio equipment, and it will reduce noise emission. Proper alignment of the engine-mounting system is also critical to conform to the designer's intended right-and downthrust measurements. It's easy to get this part wrong, and the result will be a model that flies poorly. In this video, master modeler Bob Noll takes you step-by-step through the mounting of a YS 120 four-stroke engine in a fiberglass-fuselage Pattern model. He uses the popular Hyde Custom Soft Mount system for this demonstration, but he also explains how to correctly install two other mounts: the Dave Brown Products' VibraDamp and the Gator R/C Soft'N'Safe. Bob also explains and demonstrates the accurate and secure installation of a Gator R/C Nose Ring. For those who prefer built-up models, Bob shows how to accurately install the Soft'N'Safe mount in a wooden fuselage with removable fiberglass cowl. This section features an explanation of a unique mounting fixture that is easy to make and fully adjustable. The myriad close-up video clips tell the story of each of the precision processes in screen-filling detail. There are dozens of unusual building tips, and the best part is that you get to watch an unmatched craftsman work. The lessons learned from just observing Bob's building techniques are alone worth the price of the Absolute Accuracy video series Run time is one hour (on VHS only). To order, or for more information (including Quicklime video clips), visit the Web site at www.airbornemedia.com. The Kadet Senior ARF is based on the kit of the same name. Sig stretched it bit bigger (to an 80-inch wingspan) for modelers wanting a fun-flying, more versatile airplane for that next IMAA event. Its large wing with huge barn-door-style ailerons is perfect for beginner and experienced pilots. With its remarkable light wing loading, you can transform the Senior into a flying platform for still or video cameras, lighting systems, parachute drops, or glider tows without fear of overload. It's all up to your imagination. With its combination of large control surfaces and a high power-to-weight ratio, the Senior can do loops, rolls, you name it. It also makes for a trainer airplane that's easy to see and a delight to fly. Like all Sig ARFs, the Kadet Senior ARF is 90% assembled then covered with Oracover® polyester film. A complete hardware package including nylon and metal parts is included, as is an eight-ounce fuel tank and wheels. A fully illustrated, comprehensive assembly manual takes you from box to field in a few short hours. The Kadet Senior ARF will be available in two color choices: White with Transparent Blue (Item #RC58ARFB) and White with Transparent Red (#RC58ARFR). The Sig Kadet Senior is available at your local hobby dealer. Specifications: wingspan, 80 inches; wing area, 1,180 square inches; fuselage length, 643A inches; weight, 6- 61/2 pounds; engine recommendation, .40-.46 two-stroke or 60 four-stroke; radio recommendation, four-channel, five-servo. For more information contact Sig Manufacturing Co. There are loads of tips in the 18th modelSPORT Video Magazine in the series. Subjects in the MS0501 issue range from how to repair fiberglass parts and install Robart's oleo-action struts to a look at YS's supercharged FZ63. The action doesn't stop. There are many segments, including how to organize a helicopter's wiring harness, footage of a turbine-powered F-15 and a P-82 Twin Mustang, a review of World Models' retract-equipped Rambler 45, an up-close look at Hitec/RCD's Eclipse radio, and a glimpse of some new products from Chicago's International Model & Hobby Show. Each two-hour-long VHS issue retails for $6.99 and is available from more than 450 hobby dealers or direct. New for 2002 is a carbon-fiber-reinforced fuselage for the turbine kit version. The T-38 kit features an epoxy-primed (white) fiberglass fuselage, a large 11 x 19-inch premolded flanged hatch, and all panel lines, rivets, and access panel details molded in. Also, precut foam flying surfaces, fiberglass inlets and a bifurcated exhaust duct, flying stabilizer hardware, a clear canopy, a fiberglass canopy frame, three-views, plans, former templates, and a photo assembly instruction book. Specifications: wingspan, 48 inches; length, 84 inches; weight, 15-20 pounds; and engine, .91 or turbine. Send $3 for illustrated catalog. A new product from Wingbags.Com called the Sun Cover is a sun-reflecting, custom-fit fuselage cover which keeps the entire canopy and fuselage cool while a model is setting in the sun. Delicate electronics and the cockpit are protected, and MonoKote® does not wrinkle. The Sun Cover is available for aircraft as large as 40%. Wingbags.Com manufactures Wingbags that are an exact fit to your aircraft—not universal sizes. Popular-selling Wingbags include the Garden 35% Edge, the H9 33% CAP, the Aeroworks 36% Edge 540, the Hotspot, the Kangaroo, the Finesse, and the Typhoon. Add-on options to the bags include corner hanging loops that allow you to safely hang the wings on the wall of your trailer. hardware package, including aluminum landing gear, wheels, and fuel tank. It features an ultra lightweight, all-wood airframe and dual aileron servos. Rear-mounted servos allow for precise control-surface movement, even with extreme throws. Specifications: wingspan, 46.5 inches; wing area, 744 square inches; length, 43.5 inches; flying weight, 3.5-4.5 pounds; and power, .32-.46 two-stroke or 40-63 four-stroke. The Ex-Treme 330 3-D ARF is the first of Goldberg's Extreme 3-D series of ARFs and is available your local hobby retailer. Imagine that you're hovering just a few feet above the runway, then apply full power and full up-elevator for a quick backward flip, right back to hover. Now feed in aileron, and you're torque-rolling. Or maybe you'd rather try knife-edge loops, climbing inverted snaps, or harrier landings. This profile aerobat can do everything the Giant Scale models can do at a fraction of the cost. The Ex-Treme 330 3-D ARF's (order #12070) wing's thick chord gives rock-solid stability. All control surfaces are oversized and efficiently vector the engine's thrust for maneuverability. Also, the servos are mounted close to the surfaces to provide short, slop-free control. Like other Goldberg ARFs, the Ex-Treme 330 3-D ARF is 90% prebuilt and features quality hardware. All major components are of balsa and light plywood, precovered with premium iron-on covering. A step-by-step instruction booklet will have you out at the field in record time. The kit comes with a complete The original Airborn was designed by Chet Lanzo in the 1930s for Free Flight Power. The plan also showed an option of removing the engine and flying it as a glider. Wingspan was 108 inches with a Brown Jr. for power. The model shown was built by Don Bekins, is powered by a .19 ignition engine, and is scaled to 430 square inches. Wingspan is 61.3 inches. This model may also be built as an Electric. The Airborn 430 may also be flown with a number of different size engines in ignition and glow. The model is built to come apart so that it can be packed in a suitcase and carried on an airplane. Don also built the Airborn in the original size and has won the SAM Texaco event with it a number of times. Plans and parts will be available for the 108-inch version and a 490-square-inch version. For more information about SAM, see the SAM Web site at www.antiquemodeler.org. Plans are CAD-drawn by Jim O'Reilly and are $11. Laser-cut parts are $35. Shipping is $5. The Thinmunk Mark II is the latest in our Profile kits that have been updated to meet the customers' needs. This aircraft is capable of hovering, knife-edge flight, basic and complex aerobatics, and can easily be set up for CROW to make those very short approaches and landings. The kit features a two-piece wing construction to make building, covering, and final assembly a snap. The kit also features laser-cut parts, a full hardware pack, rolled plans, an instruction manual, and decals. Specifications: wingspan, 48 inches; wing area, 768 square inches; engine size, .40-.46; weight, 4-4'/2 pounds. A computer radio is recommended but not necessary. Ordering information by telephone and fax credit card orders contact Nelson Hobby Specialties, (503) 629-5277; Fax: (503)645-1492. GCBM R/C Inc. offers the line of WW I Sport Scale kits from Great Britain's Flair Products Ltd. This all-wood builder's kit of the famous German fighter features die-cut wood parts, strip wood, sheet wood, fuel tank, engine mount, extensive hardware pack, prebent undercarriage, and fully detailed plans and instructions. The wingspan is 61 inches with a flying weight of approximately eight pounds. It is designed around a .45 two-stroke or a 52-91 four-stroke engine and a four-channel radio. A light wing loading offers excellent flying characteristics in a practical size for easy transportation. If you have a need to fly the "dawn patrol" and be a "nun in the sun," the D.VII is for you! Visa®, MasterCard™, and Discover are accepted. The Two-Meter Jester was designed and engineered for the moderately experienced builder/flier. However, beginners and pros will appreciate the precision fit of the laser-cut parts and the construction features that make this kit almost fall together. The Jester uses the SD3021 airfoil, which provides good low-speed characteristics as well as the ability to move quickly across the sky from thermal to thermal. Efficient spoilers aid in precise contest landings. The Jester is a perfect small-field model. It can be launched with a lightweight hi-start in a confined area or aggressively winch-launched for all-out thermal hunting. Your Jester will make a great Two-Meter, three-function (RES) contest model and a great Sunday flier. Jester kits come complete with laser-cut parts, high-quality wood, full-size plans, an instruction booklet, and most hardware. Plus, get a free construction photo CD (for PC) with your kit! LanierRC introduces the Stinger 60 in a lightweight, all-wood ARF (order #21265). Stable and gentle enough for the novice, yet exhilarating for the experienced pilot, there's no maneuver too tough for this model to handle. The all-wood airframe and built-up wing contribute to its light weight and agile performance, and a fiberglass cowl and wheel pants add strength and durability for season after season of aerobatic excitement. The Stinger also features name-brand iron-on covering, includes all hardware, and has dual aileron servos for precise control. Specifications: Wingspan, 60 inches; length, 53 inches; weight, 6.6-8 pounds; wing area, 810 square inches; engine range, .61-.91 two-stroke or 60-91 four-stroke. Pick up the LanierRC Stinger 60 ARF at your dealer or from LanierRC. (This model is for intermediate/advanced pilots.)
Edition: Model Aviation - 2002/10
Page Numbers: 147, 148, 149, 150, 151
Edition: Model Aviation - 2002/10
Page Numbers: 147, 148, 149, 150, 151
The use of molded balsa parts for model airplanes is not a new idea; as far back as the 1930s, the concept was used to make light, strong, accurate, and repeatable components. It seems, however, that balsa molding has become one of the many "lost arts" that once again are in demand. In this video you will learn the skills required to make a large variety of molded balsa parts from Bob Hunt and Bill Werwage. The video begins with national and world aerobatic champion Bob Hunt explaining the steps required to generate straight form molded leading edges. In this section he offers many tips on template-making and foam-cutting, as well as a complete step-by-step instructional on how to accurately attach the finished molded leading edges to a wing frame. In the second part of the video, five-time national and two-time world aerobatic champion Bill Werwage covers in close-up detail how to mold compound curved parts. Included in this segment are instructions on how to plot and make accurate formers; how to assemble, carve and sand perfectly shaped mold bucks; how to size the sheeting for molding; how to wet-mold the sheeting on the bucks, including the most sought-after tips on slitting and gluing to achieve extreme curved sections; and how to sand the molded shells for a flawless finish. Whether you are a Radio Control, Control Line, or Free Flight modeler, the skills learned in this video will enable you to produce lighter, stronger, more accurate models. The techniques are easy to learn and repeatable! Run time is 105 minutes (VHS only). To order, or for more information (including Quicktime video clips), visit the Web site at www.airbornemedia.com. Mastering the basics in Radio Control (RC) flying is fun, but for most it's just a stopping point on their way to the real reason they started flying RC in the first place: aerobatics. This new 40-size sport CAP 232 (HAN2300) is designed to help those who yearn for unusual attitudes make this rite of passage without being overwhelmed. It accomplishes this by blending the CAP's aggressive aerobatic ability with the slow-speed stability and simple assembly of a sport ARF. The CAP is designed for most popular .40-.48 two-stroke and 56-72 four-stroke engines. An MDS .48 is excellent for freshman aerobatics and provides adequate power for advanced maneuvers like knife-edge flight. Basic aerobatics like loops, aileron rolls, and Cuban 8s are more crisp and precise compared to other sport-type models. It is this advanced responsiveness which will allow intermediate modelers to enjoy the CAP long after they've become accomplished aerobatic pros. Like all Hangar 9 ARFs, the CAP is 90% prebuilt from balsa and plywood and includes all the necessary finishing hardware. Total assembly time takes 8 to 12 hours, with the model weighing 6 to TVs pounds when completed. It is covered in a silver Breitling trim scheme that employs the use of a set of shark's teeth on the cowl. The covering is 100% UltraCote® and available everywhere, making it easy to find the color you need for any touch-ups or repairs. See your hobby dealer today. Hangar 9 is distributed exclusively by Horizon Hobby, Inc. Thanks to improvements in development processes, DJ Aerotech is kicking off the World War I vintage branch of its Roadkill Series of profile indoor/backyard Electrics with the venerable Curtiss JN-4D "Jenny." The model requires no painting since the natural colors of the plywood doublers and the bare balsa are a close match to the colors of the original aircraft. There are plans to make a .BMP file with US Army insignia for a military trainer version, but the natural colors are fine for a barnstormer's version since those were often left unpainted. There are even scale cowl louvers, a radiator cap, and dummy engine cylinders and exhaust stacks on the nose. Performance and handling is scalelike, but the control response is better than the full-scale Jenny's. It does take a fair amount of power to drag all those wings and struts through the air, so typical cruise is at 65-70% throttle. The model is viceless except for a tendency to do a Jennylike bounce on touchdown. (Fly it on with roughly 20% power.) Using one of the good seven-cell 110 mAh NiMH packs, you typically get approximately 10 minutes of flying time. Specifications: wingspan, 27.2 inches; length, 17.4 inches; weight, 3.2 ounces; wing loading, 3.2 ounces per square foot. This kit allows installation of extended mainshaft on all Fury models, fully supports mainshaft above and below main gear, and includes all hardware required. It can be installed in all Fury models. Early model frames may require additional mounting holes. The kit includes Bearing Block (#115-18) and Main Shaft (#120-10). This kit is available at local hobby shops or order direct. In the world of slow flyers, weight, or more precisely the elimination of it, is near the top of the list when choosing the right flight pack. GWS Pico flight packs have always been among the lightest, but they have shed an extra gram or two with their newest flight pack. By using JST connectors and lighter antenna wire, GWS has created a new micro flight pack that is 5% lighter than its GWS predecessors. Each flight pack includes an R4P receiver, two Pico microservos and ISC 50 speed control, and a 270 mAh battery. The majority of the weight savings comes from the ultra-small JST connectors. Aside from being lightweight, JST connectors are virtually impossible to plug in the wrong way. This eliminates expensive reverse polarity mishaps that result in "fried" components. Anyone who is considering a Pico Stick, Pico J-3, or Tigermoth will find this flight pack ideal. It will also work well with similar slow flyers from other manufacturers. The system is available in JR (GWS2030) and Futaba (GWS2035) versions for compatibility with a wide variety of radio systems. Look for the new GWS Flight Pack with JST Connectors wherever indoor flyers and accessories are sold. GWS is distributed exclusively by Horizon Hobby, Inc. Based on the success of the SkyBaby, Bratco introduces a high-powered, delta-wing, high-performance Control Line airplane: the HexDrone (Item #BRT200). It spans 24 inches. The HexDrone is manufactured using a high-impact, polymer honeycomb construction for superior strength and low weight. It is precolored in an eye-catching black-and-yellow trim scheme that is easy to see and a delight to behold. All HexDrone RTF airplanes come complete with a Norvel .061 CLX glow engine with integrated fuel tank and spring starter preinstalled and ready to buzz, full-span elevators for quick response, and outstanding performance plus a laser-cut Control Line handle with Dacron® lines. Everything is in the box and ready to go except normal fuel and starting accessories. The HexDrone performs loops, eights, and inverted flight; you name it, and the HexDrone comes through. Bratco's HexDrone is distributed exclusively by Sig Manufacturing Co. and is available at leading hobby dealers. For more information contact Sig Manufacturing Co. Wiss®—a CooperTools brand—has introduced a handy, all-purpose compound-action cutter that cuts almost anything in the workshop. The All-Purpose Cutter's compound action provides a 5:1 power ratio for less fatigue. Nonslip, textured cushion-grip handles are designed for small hand comfort. Three-inch-long, serrated, chrome-plated blades grip and hold onto material being cut. Cutters are spring-loaded for faster, easier cutting. The Wiss® All-Purpose Cutter is available through hardware stores, home centers, and other retail outlets. It is list priced at $18-$21. The Web site address with extensive product information is www.coopertools.com. One of the most overlooked aspects of building a precision airplane is engine mounting. Proper soft mounting will extend the life of the model and the radio equipment, and it will reduce noise emission. Proper alignment of the engine-mounting system is also critical to conform to the designer's intended right-and downthrust measurements. It's easy to get this part wrong, and the result will be a model that flies poorly. In this video, master modeler Bob Noll takes you step-by-step through the mounting of a YS 120 four-stroke engine in a fiberglass-fuselage Pattern model. He uses the popular Hyde Custom Soft Mount system for this demonstration, but he also explains how to correctly install two other mounts: the Dave Brown Products' VibraDamp and the Gator R/C Soft'N'Safe. Bob also explains and demonstrates the accurate and secure installation of a Gator R/C Nose Ring. For those who prefer built-up models, Bob shows how to accurately install the Soft'N'Safe mount in a wooden fuselage with removable fiberglass cowl. This section features an explanation of a unique mounting fixture that is easy to make and fully adjustable. The myriad close-up video clips tell the story of each of the precision processes in screen-filling detail. There are dozens of unusual building tips, and the best part is that you get to watch an unmatched craftsman work. The lessons learned from just observing Bob's building techniques are alone worth the price of the Absolute Accuracy video series Run time is one hour (on VHS only). To order, or for more information (including Quicklime video clips), visit the Web site at www.airbornemedia.com. The Kadet Senior ARF is based on the kit of the same name. Sig stretched it bit bigger (to an 80-inch wingspan) for modelers wanting a fun-flying, more versatile airplane for that next IMAA event. Its large wing with huge barn-door-style ailerons is perfect for beginner and experienced pilots. With its remarkable light wing loading, you can transform the Senior into a flying platform for still or video cameras, lighting systems, parachute drops, or glider tows without fear of overload. It's all up to your imagination. With its combination of large control surfaces and a high power-to-weight ratio, the Senior can do loops, rolls, you name it. It also makes for a trainer airplane that's easy to see and a delight to fly. Like all Sig ARFs, the Kadet Senior ARF is 90% assembled then covered with Oracover® polyester film. A complete hardware package including nylon and metal parts is included, as is an eight-ounce fuel tank and wheels. A fully illustrated, comprehensive assembly manual takes you from box to field in a few short hours. The Kadet Senior ARF will be available in two color choices: White with Transparent Blue (Item #RC58ARFB) and White with Transparent Red (#RC58ARFR). The Sig Kadet Senior is available at your local hobby dealer. Specifications: wingspan, 80 inches; wing area, 1,180 square inches; fuselage length, 643A inches; weight, 6- 61/2 pounds; engine recommendation, .40-.46 two-stroke or 60 four-stroke; radio recommendation, four-channel, five-servo. For more information contact Sig Manufacturing Co. There are loads of tips in the 18th modelSPORT Video Magazine in the series. Subjects in the MS0501 issue range from how to repair fiberglass parts and install Robart's oleo-action struts to a look at YS's supercharged FZ63. The action doesn't stop. There are many segments, including how to organize a helicopter's wiring harness, footage of a turbine-powered F-15 and a P-82 Twin Mustang, a review of World Models' retract-equipped Rambler 45, an up-close look at Hitec/RCD's Eclipse radio, and a glimpse of some new products from Chicago's International Model & Hobby Show. Each two-hour-long VHS issue retails for $6.99 and is available from more than 450 hobby dealers or direct. New for 2002 is a carbon-fiber-reinforced fuselage for the turbine kit version. The T-38 kit features an epoxy-primed (white) fiberglass fuselage, a large 11 x 19-inch premolded flanged hatch, and all panel lines, rivets, and access panel details molded in. Also, precut foam flying surfaces, fiberglass inlets and a bifurcated exhaust duct, flying stabilizer hardware, a clear canopy, a fiberglass canopy frame, three-views, plans, former templates, and a photo assembly instruction book. Specifications: wingspan, 48 inches; length, 84 inches; weight, 15-20 pounds; and engine, .91 or turbine. Send $3 for illustrated catalog. A new product from Wingbags.Com called the Sun Cover is a sun-reflecting, custom-fit fuselage cover which keeps the entire canopy and fuselage cool while a model is setting in the sun. Delicate electronics and the cockpit are protected, and MonoKote® does not wrinkle. The Sun Cover is available for aircraft as large as 40%. Wingbags.Com manufactures Wingbags that are an exact fit to your aircraft—not universal sizes. Popular-selling Wingbags include the Garden 35% Edge, the H9 33% CAP, the Aeroworks 36% Edge 540, the Hotspot, the Kangaroo, the Finesse, and the Typhoon. Add-on options to the bags include corner hanging loops that allow you to safely hang the wings on the wall of your trailer. hardware package, including aluminum landing gear, wheels, and fuel tank. It features an ultra lightweight, all-wood airframe and dual aileron servos. Rear-mounted servos allow for precise control-surface movement, even with extreme throws. Specifications: wingspan, 46.5 inches; wing area, 744 square inches; length, 43.5 inches; flying weight, 3.5-4.5 pounds; and power, .32-.46 two-stroke or 40-63 four-stroke. The Ex-Treme 330 3-D ARF is the first of Goldberg's Extreme 3-D series of ARFs and is available your local hobby retailer. Imagine that you're hovering just a few feet above the runway, then apply full power and full up-elevator for a quick backward flip, right back to hover. Now feed in aileron, and you're torque-rolling. Or maybe you'd rather try knife-edge loops, climbing inverted snaps, or harrier landings. This profile aerobat can do everything the Giant Scale models can do at a fraction of the cost. The Ex-Treme 330 3-D ARF's (order #12070) wing's thick chord gives rock-solid stability. All control surfaces are oversized and efficiently vector the engine's thrust for maneuverability. Also, the servos are mounted close to the surfaces to provide short, slop-free control. Like other Goldberg ARFs, the Ex-Treme 330 3-D ARF is 90% prebuilt and features quality hardware. All major components are of balsa and light plywood, precovered with premium iron-on covering. A step-by-step instruction booklet will have you out at the field in record time. The kit comes with a complete The original Airborn was designed by Chet Lanzo in the 1930s for Free Flight Power. The plan also showed an option of removing the engine and flying it as a glider. Wingspan was 108 inches with a Brown Jr. for power. The model shown was built by Don Bekins, is powered by a .19 ignition engine, and is scaled to 430 square inches. Wingspan is 61.3 inches. This model may also be built as an Electric. The Airborn 430 may also be flown with a number of different size engines in ignition and glow. The model is built to come apart so that it can be packed in a suitcase and carried on an airplane. Don also built the Airborn in the original size and has won the SAM Texaco event with it a number of times. Plans and parts will be available for the 108-inch version and a 490-square-inch version. For more information about SAM, see the SAM Web site at www.antiquemodeler.org. Plans are CAD-drawn by Jim O'Reilly and are $11. Laser-cut parts are $35. Shipping is $5. The Thinmunk Mark II is the latest in our Profile kits that have been updated to meet the customers' needs. This aircraft is capable of hovering, knife-edge flight, basic and complex aerobatics, and can easily be set up for CROW to make those very short approaches and landings. The kit features a two-piece wing construction to make building, covering, and final assembly a snap. The kit also features laser-cut parts, a full hardware pack, rolled plans, an instruction manual, and decals. Specifications: wingspan, 48 inches; wing area, 768 square inches; engine size, .40-.46; weight, 4-4'/2 pounds. A computer radio is recommended but not necessary. Ordering information by telephone and fax credit card orders contact Nelson Hobby Specialties, (503) 629-5277; Fax: (503)645-1492. GCBM R/C Inc. offers the line of WW I Sport Scale kits from Great Britain's Flair Products Ltd. This all-wood builder's kit of the famous German fighter features die-cut wood parts, strip wood, sheet wood, fuel tank, engine mount, extensive hardware pack, prebent undercarriage, and fully detailed plans and instructions. The wingspan is 61 inches with a flying weight of approximately eight pounds. It is designed around a .45 two-stroke or a 52-91 four-stroke engine and a four-channel radio. A light wing loading offers excellent flying characteristics in a practical size for easy transportation. If you have a need to fly the "dawn patrol" and be a "nun in the sun," the D.VII is for you! Visa®, MasterCard™, and Discover are accepted. The Two-Meter Jester was designed and engineered for the moderately experienced builder/flier. However, beginners and pros will appreciate the precision fit of the laser-cut parts and the construction features that make this kit almost fall together. The Jester uses the SD3021 airfoil, which provides good low-speed characteristics as well as the ability to move quickly across the sky from thermal to thermal. Efficient spoilers aid in precise contest landings. The Jester is a perfect small-field model. It can be launched with a lightweight hi-start in a confined area or aggressively winch-launched for all-out thermal hunting. Your Jester will make a great Two-Meter, three-function (RES) contest model and a great Sunday flier. Jester kits come complete with laser-cut parts, high-quality wood, full-size plans, an instruction booklet, and most hardware. Plus, get a free construction photo CD (for PC) with your kit! LanierRC introduces the Stinger 60 in a lightweight, all-wood ARF (order #21265). Stable and gentle enough for the novice, yet exhilarating for the experienced pilot, there's no maneuver too tough for this model to handle. The all-wood airframe and built-up wing contribute to its light weight and agile performance, and a fiberglass cowl and wheel pants add strength and durability for season after season of aerobatic excitement. The Stinger also features name-brand iron-on covering, includes all hardware, and has dual aileron servos for precise control. Specifications: Wingspan, 60 inches; length, 53 inches; weight, 6.6-8 pounds; wing area, 810 square inches; engine range, .61-.91 two-stroke or 60-91 four-stroke. Pick up the LanierRC Stinger 60 ARF at your dealer or from LanierRC. (This model is for intermediate/advanced pilots.)
Edition: Model Aviation - 2002/10
Page Numbers: 147, 148, 149, 150, 151
The use of molded balsa parts for model airplanes is not a new idea; as far back as the 1930s, the concept was used to make light, strong, accurate, and repeatable components. It seems, however, that balsa molding has become one of the many "lost arts" that once again are in demand. In this video you will learn the skills required to make a large variety of molded balsa parts from Bob Hunt and Bill Werwage. The video begins with national and world aerobatic champion Bob Hunt explaining the steps required to generate straight form molded leading edges. In this section he offers many tips on template-making and foam-cutting, as well as a complete step-by-step instructional on how to accurately attach the finished molded leading edges to a wing frame. In the second part of the video, five-time national and two-time world aerobatic champion Bill Werwage covers in close-up detail how to mold compound curved parts. Included in this segment are instructions on how to plot and make accurate formers; how to assemble, carve and sand perfectly shaped mold bucks; how to size the sheeting for molding; how to wet-mold the sheeting on the bucks, including the most sought-after tips on slitting and gluing to achieve extreme curved sections; and how to sand the molded shells for a flawless finish. Whether you are a Radio Control, Control Line, or Free Flight modeler, the skills learned in this video will enable you to produce lighter, stronger, more accurate models. The techniques are easy to learn and repeatable! Run time is 105 minutes (VHS only). To order, or for more information (including Quicktime video clips), visit the Web site at www.airbornemedia.com. Mastering the basics in Radio Control (RC) flying is fun, but for most it's just a stopping point on their way to the real reason they started flying RC in the first place: aerobatics. This new 40-size sport CAP 232 (HAN2300) is designed to help those who yearn for unusual attitudes make this rite of passage without being overwhelmed. It accomplishes this by blending the CAP's aggressive aerobatic ability with the slow-speed stability and simple assembly of a sport ARF. The CAP is designed for most popular .40-.48 two-stroke and 56-72 four-stroke engines. An MDS .48 is excellent for freshman aerobatics and provides adequate power for advanced maneuvers like knife-edge flight. Basic aerobatics like loops, aileron rolls, and Cuban 8s are more crisp and precise compared to other sport-type models. It is this advanced responsiveness which will allow intermediate modelers to enjoy the CAP long after they've become accomplished aerobatic pros. Like all Hangar 9 ARFs, the CAP is 90% prebuilt from balsa and plywood and includes all the necessary finishing hardware. Total assembly time takes 8 to 12 hours, with the model weighing 6 to TVs pounds when completed. It is covered in a silver Breitling trim scheme that employs the use of a set of shark's teeth on the cowl. The covering is 100% UltraCote® and available everywhere, making it easy to find the color you need for any touch-ups or repairs. See your hobby dealer today. Hangar 9 is distributed exclusively by Horizon Hobby, Inc. Thanks to improvements in development processes, DJ Aerotech is kicking off the World War I vintage branch of its Roadkill Series of profile indoor/backyard Electrics with the venerable Curtiss JN-4D "Jenny." The model requires no painting since the natural colors of the plywood doublers and the bare balsa are a close match to the colors of the original aircraft. There are plans to make a .BMP file with US Army insignia for a military trainer version, but the natural colors are fine for a barnstormer's version since those were often left unpainted. There are even scale cowl louvers, a radiator cap, and dummy engine cylinders and exhaust stacks on the nose. Performance and handling is scalelike, but the control response is better than the full-scale Jenny's. It does take a fair amount of power to drag all those wings and struts through the air, so typical cruise is at 65-70% throttle. The model is viceless except for a tendency to do a Jennylike bounce on touchdown. (Fly it on with roughly 20% power.) Using one of the good seven-cell 110 mAh NiMH packs, you typically get approximately 10 minutes of flying time. Specifications: wingspan, 27.2 inches; length, 17.4 inches; weight, 3.2 ounces; wing loading, 3.2 ounces per square foot. This kit allows installation of extended mainshaft on all Fury models, fully supports mainshaft above and below main gear, and includes all hardware required. It can be installed in all Fury models. Early model frames may require additional mounting holes. The kit includes Bearing Block (#115-18) and Main Shaft (#120-10). This kit is available at local hobby shops or order direct. In the world of slow flyers, weight, or more precisely the elimination of it, is near the top of the list when choosing the right flight pack. GWS Pico flight packs have always been among the lightest, but they have shed an extra gram or two with their newest flight pack. By using JST connectors and lighter antenna wire, GWS has created a new micro flight pack that is 5% lighter than its GWS predecessors. Each flight pack includes an R4P receiver, two Pico microservos and ISC 50 speed control, and a 270 mAh battery. The majority of the weight savings comes from the ultra-small JST connectors. Aside from being lightweight, JST connectors are virtually impossible to plug in the wrong way. This eliminates expensive reverse polarity mishaps that result in "fried" components. Anyone who is considering a Pico Stick, Pico J-3, or Tigermoth will find this flight pack ideal. It will also work well with similar slow flyers from other manufacturers. The system is available in JR (GWS2030) and Futaba (GWS2035) versions for compatibility with a wide variety of radio systems. Look for the new GWS Flight Pack with JST Connectors wherever indoor flyers and accessories are sold. GWS is distributed exclusively by Horizon Hobby, Inc. Based on the success of the SkyBaby, Bratco introduces a high-powered, delta-wing, high-performance Control Line airplane: the HexDrone (Item #BRT200). It spans 24 inches. The HexDrone is manufactured using a high-impact, polymer honeycomb construction for superior strength and low weight. It is precolored in an eye-catching black-and-yellow trim scheme that is easy to see and a delight to behold. All HexDrone RTF airplanes come complete with a Norvel .061 CLX glow engine with integrated fuel tank and spring starter preinstalled and ready to buzz, full-span elevators for quick response, and outstanding performance plus a laser-cut Control Line handle with Dacron® lines. Everything is in the box and ready to go except normal fuel and starting accessories. The HexDrone performs loops, eights, and inverted flight; you name it, and the HexDrone comes through. Bratco's HexDrone is distributed exclusively by Sig Manufacturing Co. and is available at leading hobby dealers. For more information contact Sig Manufacturing Co. Wiss®—a CooperTools brand—has introduced a handy, all-purpose compound-action cutter that cuts almost anything in the workshop. The All-Purpose Cutter's compound action provides a 5:1 power ratio for less fatigue. Nonslip, textured cushion-grip handles are designed for small hand comfort. Three-inch-long, serrated, chrome-plated blades grip and hold onto material being cut. Cutters are spring-loaded for faster, easier cutting. The Wiss® All-Purpose Cutter is available through hardware stores, home centers, and other retail outlets. It is list priced at $18-$21. The Web site address with extensive product information is www.coopertools.com. One of the most overlooked aspects of building a precision airplane is engine mounting. Proper soft mounting will extend the life of the model and the radio equipment, and it will reduce noise emission. Proper alignment of the engine-mounting system is also critical to conform to the designer's intended right-and downthrust measurements. It's easy to get this part wrong, and the result will be a model that flies poorly. In this video, master modeler Bob Noll takes you step-by-step through the mounting of a YS 120 four-stroke engine in a fiberglass-fuselage Pattern model. He uses the popular Hyde Custom Soft Mount system for this demonstration, but he also explains how to correctly install two other mounts: the Dave Brown Products' VibraDamp and the Gator R/C Soft'N'Safe. Bob also explains and demonstrates the accurate and secure installation of a Gator R/C Nose Ring. For those who prefer built-up models, Bob shows how to accurately install the Soft'N'Safe mount in a wooden fuselage with removable fiberglass cowl. This section features an explanation of a unique mounting fixture that is easy to make and fully adjustable. The myriad close-up video clips tell the story of each of the precision processes in screen-filling detail. There are dozens of unusual building tips, and the best part is that you get to watch an unmatched craftsman work. The lessons learned from just observing Bob's building techniques are alone worth the price of the Absolute Accuracy video series Run time is one hour (on VHS only). To order, or for more information (including Quicklime video clips), visit the Web site at www.airbornemedia.com. The Kadet Senior ARF is based on the kit of the same name. Sig stretched it bit bigger (to an 80-inch wingspan) for modelers wanting a fun-flying, more versatile airplane for that next IMAA event. Its large wing with huge barn-door-style ailerons is perfect for beginner and experienced pilots. With its remarkable light wing loading, you can transform the Senior into a flying platform for still or video cameras, lighting systems, parachute drops, or glider tows without fear of overload. It's all up to your imagination. With its combination of large control surfaces and a high power-to-weight ratio, the Senior can do loops, rolls, you name it. It also makes for a trainer airplane that's easy to see and a delight to fly. Like all Sig ARFs, the Kadet Senior ARF is 90% assembled then covered with Oracover® polyester film. A complete hardware package including nylon and metal parts is included, as is an eight-ounce fuel tank and wheels. A fully illustrated, comprehensive assembly manual takes you from box to field in a few short hours. The Kadet Senior ARF will be available in two color choices: White with Transparent Blue (Item #RC58ARFB) and White with Transparent Red (#RC58ARFR). The Sig Kadet Senior is available at your local hobby dealer. Specifications: wingspan, 80 inches; wing area, 1,180 square inches; fuselage length, 643A inches; weight, 6- 61/2 pounds; engine recommendation, .40-.46 two-stroke or 60 four-stroke; radio recommendation, four-channel, five-servo. For more information contact Sig Manufacturing Co. There are loads of tips in the 18th modelSPORT Video Magazine in the series. Subjects in the MS0501 issue range from how to repair fiberglass parts and install Robart's oleo-action struts to a look at YS's supercharged FZ63. The action doesn't stop. There are many segments, including how to organize a helicopter's wiring harness, footage of a turbine-powered F-15 and a P-82 Twin Mustang, a review of World Models' retract-equipped Rambler 45, an up-close look at Hitec/RCD's Eclipse radio, and a glimpse of some new products from Chicago's International Model & Hobby Show. Each two-hour-long VHS issue retails for $6.99 and is available from more than 450 hobby dealers or direct. New for 2002 is a carbon-fiber-reinforced fuselage for the turbine kit version. The T-38 kit features an epoxy-primed (white) fiberglass fuselage, a large 11 x 19-inch premolded flanged hatch, and all panel lines, rivets, and access panel details molded in. Also, precut foam flying surfaces, fiberglass inlets and a bifurcated exhaust duct, flying stabilizer hardware, a clear canopy, a fiberglass canopy frame, three-views, plans, former templates, and a photo assembly instruction book. Specifications: wingspan, 48 inches; length, 84 inches; weight, 15-20 pounds; and engine, .91 or turbine. Send $3 for illustrated catalog. A new product from Wingbags.Com called the Sun Cover is a sun-reflecting, custom-fit fuselage cover which keeps the entire canopy and fuselage cool while a model is setting in the sun. Delicate electronics and the cockpit are protected, and MonoKote® does not wrinkle. The Sun Cover is available for aircraft as large as 40%. Wingbags.Com manufactures Wingbags that are an exact fit to your aircraft—not universal sizes. Popular-selling Wingbags include the Garden 35% Edge, the H9 33% CAP, the Aeroworks 36% Edge 540, the Hotspot, the Kangaroo, the Finesse, and the Typhoon. Add-on options to the bags include corner hanging loops that allow you to safely hang the wings on the wall of your trailer. hardware package, including aluminum landing gear, wheels, and fuel tank. It features an ultra lightweight, all-wood airframe and dual aileron servos. Rear-mounted servos allow for precise control-surface movement, even with extreme throws. Specifications: wingspan, 46.5 inches; wing area, 744 square inches; length, 43.5 inches; flying weight, 3.5-4.5 pounds; and power, .32-.46 two-stroke or 40-63 four-stroke. The Ex-Treme 330 3-D ARF is the first of Goldberg's Extreme 3-D series of ARFs and is available your local hobby retailer. Imagine that you're hovering just a few feet above the runway, then apply full power and full up-elevator for a quick backward flip, right back to hover. Now feed in aileron, and you're torque-rolling. Or maybe you'd rather try knife-edge loops, climbing inverted snaps, or harrier landings. This profile aerobat can do everything the Giant Scale models can do at a fraction of the cost. The Ex-Treme 330 3-D ARF's (order #12070) wing's thick chord gives rock-solid stability. All control surfaces are oversized and efficiently vector the engine's thrust for maneuverability. Also, the servos are mounted close to the surfaces to provide short, slop-free control. Like other Goldberg ARFs, the Ex-Treme 330 3-D ARF is 90% prebuilt and features quality hardware. All major components are of balsa and light plywood, precovered with premium iron-on covering. A step-by-step instruction booklet will have you out at the field in record time. The kit comes with a complete The original Airborn was designed by Chet Lanzo in the 1930s for Free Flight Power. The plan also showed an option of removing the engine and flying it as a glider. Wingspan was 108 inches with a Brown Jr. for power. The model shown was built by Don Bekins, is powered by a .19 ignition engine, and is scaled to 430 square inches. Wingspan is 61.3 inches. This model may also be built as an Electric. The Airborn 430 may also be flown with a number of different size engines in ignition and glow. The model is built to come apart so that it can be packed in a suitcase and carried on an airplane. Don also built the Airborn in the original size and has won the SAM Texaco event with it a number of times. Plans and parts will be available for the 108-inch version and a 490-square-inch version. For more information about SAM, see the SAM Web site at www.antiquemodeler.org. Plans are CAD-drawn by Jim O'Reilly and are $11. Laser-cut parts are $35. Shipping is $5. The Thinmunk Mark II is the latest in our Profile kits that have been updated to meet the customers' needs. This aircraft is capable of hovering, knife-edge flight, basic and complex aerobatics, and can easily be set up for CROW to make those very short approaches and landings. The kit features a two-piece wing construction to make building, covering, and final assembly a snap. The kit also features laser-cut parts, a full hardware pack, rolled plans, an instruction manual, and decals. Specifications: wingspan, 48 inches; wing area, 768 square inches; engine size, .40-.46; weight, 4-4'/2 pounds. A computer radio is recommended but not necessary. Ordering information by telephone and fax credit card orders contact Nelson Hobby Specialties, (503) 629-5277; Fax: (503)645-1492. GCBM R/C Inc. offers the line of WW I Sport Scale kits from Great Britain's Flair Products Ltd. This all-wood builder's kit of the famous German fighter features die-cut wood parts, strip wood, sheet wood, fuel tank, engine mount, extensive hardware pack, prebent undercarriage, and fully detailed plans and instructions. The wingspan is 61 inches with a flying weight of approximately eight pounds. It is designed around a .45 two-stroke or a 52-91 four-stroke engine and a four-channel radio. A light wing loading offers excellent flying characteristics in a practical size for easy transportation. If you have a need to fly the "dawn patrol" and be a "nun in the sun," the D.VII is for you! Visa®, MasterCard™, and Discover are accepted. The Two-Meter Jester was designed and engineered for the moderately experienced builder/flier. However, beginners and pros will appreciate the precision fit of the laser-cut parts and the construction features that make this kit almost fall together. The Jester uses the SD3021 airfoil, which provides good low-speed characteristics as well as the ability to move quickly across the sky from thermal to thermal. Efficient spoilers aid in precise contest landings. The Jester is a perfect small-field model. It can be launched with a lightweight hi-start in a confined area or aggressively winch-launched for all-out thermal hunting. Your Jester will make a great Two-Meter, three-function (RES) contest model and a great Sunday flier. Jester kits come complete with laser-cut parts, high-quality wood, full-size plans, an instruction booklet, and most hardware. Plus, get a free construction photo CD (for PC) with your kit! LanierRC introduces the Stinger 60 in a lightweight, all-wood ARF (order #21265). Stable and gentle enough for the novice, yet exhilarating for the experienced pilot, there's no maneuver too tough for this model to handle. The all-wood airframe and built-up wing contribute to its light weight and agile performance, and a fiberglass cowl and wheel pants add strength and durability for season after season of aerobatic excitement. The Stinger also features name-brand iron-on covering, includes all hardware, and has dual aileron servos for precise control. Specifications: Wingspan, 60 inches; length, 53 inches; weight, 6.6-8 pounds; wing area, 810 square inches; engine range, .61-.91 two-stroke or 60-91 four-stroke. Pick up the LanierRC Stinger 60 ARF at your dealer or from LanierRC. (This model is for intermediate/advanced pilots.)
Edition: Model Aviation - 2002/10
Page Numbers: 147, 148, 149, 150, 151
The use of molded balsa parts for model airplanes is not a new idea; as far back as the 1930s, the concept was used to make light, strong, accurate, and repeatable components. It seems, however, that balsa molding has become one of the many "lost arts" that once again are in demand. In this video you will learn the skills required to make a large variety of molded balsa parts from Bob Hunt and Bill Werwage. The video begins with national and world aerobatic champion Bob Hunt explaining the steps required to generate straight form molded leading edges. In this section he offers many tips on template-making and foam-cutting, as well as a complete step-by-step instructional on how to accurately attach the finished molded leading edges to a wing frame. In the second part of the video, five-time national and two-time world aerobatic champion Bill Werwage covers in close-up detail how to mold compound curved parts. Included in this segment are instructions on how to plot and make accurate formers; how to assemble, carve and sand perfectly shaped mold bucks; how to size the sheeting for molding; how to wet-mold the sheeting on the bucks, including the most sought-after tips on slitting and gluing to achieve extreme curved sections; and how to sand the molded shells for a flawless finish. Whether you are a Radio Control, Control Line, or Free Flight modeler, the skills learned in this video will enable you to produce lighter, stronger, more accurate models. The techniques are easy to learn and repeatable! Run time is 105 minutes (VHS only). To order, or for more information (including Quicktime video clips), visit the Web site at www.airbornemedia.com. Mastering the basics in Radio Control (RC) flying is fun, but for most it's just a stopping point on their way to the real reason they started flying RC in the first place: aerobatics. This new 40-size sport CAP 232 (HAN2300) is designed to help those who yearn for unusual attitudes make this rite of passage without being overwhelmed. It accomplishes this by blending the CAP's aggressive aerobatic ability with the slow-speed stability and simple assembly of a sport ARF. The CAP is designed for most popular .40-.48 two-stroke and 56-72 four-stroke engines. An MDS .48 is excellent for freshman aerobatics and provides adequate power for advanced maneuvers like knife-edge flight. Basic aerobatics like loops, aileron rolls, and Cuban 8s are more crisp and precise compared to other sport-type models. It is this advanced responsiveness which will allow intermediate modelers to enjoy the CAP long after they've become accomplished aerobatic pros. Like all Hangar 9 ARFs, the CAP is 90% prebuilt from balsa and plywood and includes all the necessary finishing hardware. Total assembly time takes 8 to 12 hours, with the model weighing 6 to TVs pounds when completed. It is covered in a silver Breitling trim scheme that employs the use of a set of shark's teeth on the cowl. The covering is 100% UltraCote® and available everywhere, making it easy to find the color you need for any touch-ups or repairs. See your hobby dealer today. Hangar 9 is distributed exclusively by Horizon Hobby, Inc. Thanks to improvements in development processes, DJ Aerotech is kicking off the World War I vintage branch of its Roadkill Series of profile indoor/backyard Electrics with the venerable Curtiss JN-4D "Jenny." The model requires no painting since the natural colors of the plywood doublers and the bare balsa are a close match to the colors of the original aircraft. There are plans to make a .BMP file with US Army insignia for a military trainer version, but the natural colors are fine for a barnstormer's version since those were often left unpainted. There are even scale cowl louvers, a radiator cap, and dummy engine cylinders and exhaust stacks on the nose. Performance and handling is scalelike, but the control response is better than the full-scale Jenny's. It does take a fair amount of power to drag all those wings and struts through the air, so typical cruise is at 65-70% throttle. The model is viceless except for a tendency to do a Jennylike bounce on touchdown. (Fly it on with roughly 20% power.) Using one of the good seven-cell 110 mAh NiMH packs, you typically get approximately 10 minutes of flying time. Specifications: wingspan, 27.2 inches; length, 17.4 inches; weight, 3.2 ounces; wing loading, 3.2 ounces per square foot. This kit allows installation of extended mainshaft on all Fury models, fully supports mainshaft above and below main gear, and includes all hardware required. It can be installed in all Fury models. Early model frames may require additional mounting holes. The kit includes Bearing Block (#115-18) and Main Shaft (#120-10). This kit is available at local hobby shops or order direct. In the world of slow flyers, weight, or more precisely the elimination of it, is near the top of the list when choosing the right flight pack. GWS Pico flight packs have always been among the lightest, but they have shed an extra gram or two with their newest flight pack. By using JST connectors and lighter antenna wire, GWS has created a new micro flight pack that is 5% lighter than its GWS predecessors. Each flight pack includes an R4P receiver, two Pico microservos and ISC 50 speed control, and a 270 mAh battery. The majority of the weight savings comes from the ultra-small JST connectors. Aside from being lightweight, JST connectors are virtually impossible to plug in the wrong way. This eliminates expensive reverse polarity mishaps that result in "fried" components. Anyone who is considering a Pico Stick, Pico J-3, or Tigermoth will find this flight pack ideal. It will also work well with similar slow flyers from other manufacturers. The system is available in JR (GWS2030) and Futaba (GWS2035) versions for compatibility with a wide variety of radio systems. Look for the new GWS Flight Pack with JST Connectors wherever indoor flyers and accessories are sold. GWS is distributed exclusively by Horizon Hobby, Inc. Based on the success of the SkyBaby, Bratco introduces a high-powered, delta-wing, high-performance Control Line airplane: the HexDrone (Item #BRT200). It spans 24 inches. The HexDrone is manufactured using a high-impact, polymer honeycomb construction for superior strength and low weight. It is precolored in an eye-catching black-and-yellow trim scheme that is easy to see and a delight to behold. All HexDrone RTF airplanes come complete with a Norvel .061 CLX glow engine with integrated fuel tank and spring starter preinstalled and ready to buzz, full-span elevators for quick response, and outstanding performance plus a laser-cut Control Line handle with Dacron® lines. Everything is in the box and ready to go except normal fuel and starting accessories. The HexDrone performs loops, eights, and inverted flight; you name it, and the HexDrone comes through. Bratco's HexDrone is distributed exclusively by Sig Manufacturing Co. and is available at leading hobby dealers. For more information contact Sig Manufacturing Co. Wiss®—a CooperTools brand—has introduced a handy, all-purpose compound-action cutter that cuts almost anything in the workshop. The All-Purpose Cutter's compound action provides a 5:1 power ratio for less fatigue. Nonslip, textured cushion-grip handles are designed for small hand comfort. Three-inch-long, serrated, chrome-plated blades grip and hold onto material being cut. Cutters are spring-loaded for faster, easier cutting. The Wiss® All-Purpose Cutter is available through hardware stores, home centers, and other retail outlets. It is list priced at $18-$21. The Web site address with extensive product information is www.coopertools.com. One of the most overlooked aspects of building a precision airplane is engine mounting. Proper soft mounting will extend the life of the model and the radio equipment, and it will reduce noise emission. Proper alignment of the engine-mounting system is also critical to conform to the designer's intended right-and downthrust measurements. It's easy to get this part wrong, and the result will be a model that flies poorly. In this video, master modeler Bob Noll takes you step-by-step through the mounting of a YS 120 four-stroke engine in a fiberglass-fuselage Pattern model. He uses the popular Hyde Custom Soft Mount system for this demonstration, but he also explains how to correctly install two other mounts: the Dave Brown Products' VibraDamp and the Gator R/C Soft'N'Safe. Bob also explains and demonstrates the accurate and secure installation of a Gator R/C Nose Ring. For those who prefer built-up models, Bob shows how to accurately install the Soft'N'Safe mount in a wooden fuselage with removable fiberglass cowl. This section features an explanation of a unique mounting fixture that is easy to make and fully adjustable. The myriad close-up video clips tell the story of each of the precision processes in screen-filling detail. There are dozens of unusual building tips, and the best part is that you get to watch an unmatched craftsman work. The lessons learned from just observing Bob's building techniques are alone worth the price of the Absolute Accuracy video series Run time is one hour (on VHS only). To order, or for more information (including Quicklime video clips), visit the Web site at www.airbornemedia.com. The Kadet Senior ARF is based on the kit of the same name. Sig stretched it bit bigger (to an 80-inch wingspan) for modelers wanting a fun-flying, more versatile airplane for that next IMAA event. Its large wing with huge barn-door-style ailerons is perfect for beginner and experienced pilots. With its remarkable light wing loading, you can transform the Senior into a flying platform for still or video cameras, lighting systems, parachute drops, or glider tows without fear of overload. It's all up to your imagination. With its combination of large control surfaces and a high power-to-weight ratio, the Senior can do loops, rolls, you name it. It also makes for a trainer airplane that's easy to see and a delight to fly. Like all Sig ARFs, the Kadet Senior ARF is 90% assembled then covered with Oracover® polyester film. A complete hardware package including nylon and metal parts is included, as is an eight-ounce fuel tank and wheels. A fully illustrated, comprehensive assembly manual takes you from box to field in a few short hours. The Kadet Senior ARF will be available in two color choices: White with Transparent Blue (Item #RC58ARFB) and White with Transparent Red (#RC58ARFR). The Sig Kadet Senior is available at your local hobby dealer. Specifications: wingspan, 80 inches; wing area, 1,180 square inches; fuselage length, 643A inches; weight, 6- 61/2 pounds; engine recommendation, .40-.46 two-stroke or 60 four-stroke; radio recommendation, four-channel, five-servo. For more information contact Sig Manufacturing Co. There are loads of tips in the 18th modelSPORT Video Magazine in the series. Subjects in the MS0501 issue range from how to repair fiberglass parts and install Robart's oleo-action struts to a look at YS's supercharged FZ63. The action doesn't stop. There are many segments, including how to organize a helicopter's wiring harness, footage of a turbine-powered F-15 and a P-82 Twin Mustang, a review of World Models' retract-equipped Rambler 45, an up-close look at Hitec/RCD's Eclipse radio, and a glimpse of some new products from Chicago's International Model & Hobby Show. Each two-hour-long VHS issue retails for $6.99 and is available from more than 450 hobby dealers or direct. New for 2002 is a carbon-fiber-reinforced fuselage for the turbine kit version. The T-38 kit features an epoxy-primed (white) fiberglass fuselage, a large 11 x 19-inch premolded flanged hatch, and all panel lines, rivets, and access panel details molded in. Also, precut foam flying surfaces, fiberglass inlets and a bifurcated exhaust duct, flying stabilizer hardware, a clear canopy, a fiberglass canopy frame, three-views, plans, former templates, and a photo assembly instruction book. Specifications: wingspan, 48 inches; length, 84 inches; weight, 15-20 pounds; and engine, .91 or turbine. Send $3 for illustrated catalog. A new product from Wingbags.Com called the Sun Cover is a sun-reflecting, custom-fit fuselage cover which keeps the entire canopy and fuselage cool while a model is setting in the sun. Delicate electronics and the cockpit are protected, and MonoKote® does not wrinkle. The Sun Cover is available for aircraft as large as 40%. Wingbags.Com manufactures Wingbags that are an exact fit to your aircraft—not universal sizes. Popular-selling Wingbags include the Garden 35% Edge, the H9 33% CAP, the Aeroworks 36% Edge 540, the Hotspot, the Kangaroo, the Finesse, and the Typhoon. Add-on options to the bags include corner hanging loops that allow you to safely hang the wings on the wall of your trailer. hardware package, including aluminum landing gear, wheels, and fuel tank. It features an ultra lightweight, all-wood airframe and dual aileron servos. Rear-mounted servos allow for precise control-surface movement, even with extreme throws. Specifications: wingspan, 46.5 inches; wing area, 744 square inches; length, 43.5 inches; flying weight, 3.5-4.5 pounds; and power, .32-.46 two-stroke or 40-63 four-stroke. The Ex-Treme 330 3-D ARF is the first of Goldberg's Extreme 3-D series of ARFs and is available your local hobby retailer. Imagine that you're hovering just a few feet above the runway, then apply full power and full up-elevator for a quick backward flip, right back to hover. Now feed in aileron, and you're torque-rolling. Or maybe you'd rather try knife-edge loops, climbing inverted snaps, or harrier landings. This profile aerobat can do everything the Giant Scale models can do at a fraction of the cost. The Ex-Treme 330 3-D ARF's (order #12070) wing's thick chord gives rock-solid stability. All control surfaces are oversized and efficiently vector the engine's thrust for maneuverability. Also, the servos are mounted close to the surfaces to provide short, slop-free control. Like other Goldberg ARFs, the Ex-Treme 330 3-D ARF is 90% prebuilt and features quality hardware. All major components are of balsa and light plywood, precovered with premium iron-on covering. A step-by-step instruction booklet will have you out at the field in record time. The kit comes with a complete The original Airborn was designed by Chet Lanzo in the 1930s for Free Flight Power. The plan also showed an option of removing the engine and flying it as a glider. Wingspan was 108 inches with a Brown Jr. for power. The model shown was built by Don Bekins, is powered by a .19 ignition engine, and is scaled to 430 square inches. Wingspan is 61.3 inches. This model may also be built as an Electric. The Airborn 430 may also be flown with a number of different size engines in ignition and glow. The model is built to come apart so that it can be packed in a suitcase and carried on an airplane. Don also built the Airborn in the original size and has won the SAM Texaco event with it a number of times. Plans and parts will be available for the 108-inch version and a 490-square-inch version. For more information about SAM, see the SAM Web site at www.antiquemodeler.org. Plans are CAD-drawn by Jim O'Reilly and are $11. Laser-cut parts are $35. Shipping is $5. The Thinmunk Mark II is the latest in our Profile kits that have been updated to meet the customers' needs. This aircraft is capable of hovering, knife-edge flight, basic and complex aerobatics, and can easily be set up for CROW to make those very short approaches and landings. The kit features a two-piece wing construction to make building, covering, and final assembly a snap. The kit also features laser-cut parts, a full hardware pack, rolled plans, an instruction manual, and decals. Specifications: wingspan, 48 inches; wing area, 768 square inches; engine size, .40-.46; weight, 4-4'/2 pounds. A computer radio is recommended but not necessary. Ordering information by telephone and fax credit card orders contact Nelson Hobby Specialties, (503) 629-5277; Fax: (503)645-1492. GCBM R/C Inc. offers the line of WW I Sport Scale kits from Great Britain's Flair Products Ltd. This all-wood builder's kit of the famous German fighter features die-cut wood parts, strip wood, sheet wood, fuel tank, engine mount, extensive hardware pack, prebent undercarriage, and fully detailed plans and instructions. The wingspan is 61 inches with a flying weight of approximately eight pounds. It is designed around a .45 two-stroke or a 52-91 four-stroke engine and a four-channel radio. A light wing loading offers excellent flying characteristics in a practical size for easy transportation. If you have a need to fly the "dawn patrol" and be a "nun in the sun," the D.VII is for you! Visa®, MasterCard™, and Discover are accepted. The Two-Meter Jester was designed and engineered for the moderately experienced builder/flier. However, beginners and pros will appreciate the precision fit of the laser-cut parts and the construction features that make this kit almost fall together. The Jester uses the SD3021 airfoil, which provides good low-speed characteristics as well as the ability to move quickly across the sky from thermal to thermal. Efficient spoilers aid in precise contest landings. The Jester is a perfect small-field model. It can be launched with a lightweight hi-start in a confined area or aggressively winch-launched for all-out thermal hunting. Your Jester will make a great Two-Meter, three-function (RES) contest model and a great Sunday flier. Jester kits come complete with laser-cut parts, high-quality wood, full-size plans, an instruction booklet, and most hardware. Plus, get a free construction photo CD (for PC) with your kit! LanierRC introduces the Stinger 60 in a lightweight, all-wood ARF (order #21265). Stable and gentle enough for the novice, yet exhilarating for the experienced pilot, there's no maneuver too tough for this model to handle. The all-wood airframe and built-up wing contribute to its light weight and agile performance, and a fiberglass cowl and wheel pants add strength and durability for season after season of aerobatic excitement. The Stinger also features name-brand iron-on covering, includes all hardware, and has dual aileron servos for precise control. Specifications: Wingspan, 60 inches; length, 53 inches; weight, 6.6-8 pounds; wing area, 810 square inches; engine range, .61-.91 two-stroke or 60-91 four-stroke. Pick up the LanierRC Stinger 60 ARF at your dealer or from LanierRC. (This model is for intermediate/advanced pilots.)
Edition: Model Aviation - 2002/10
Page Numbers: 147, 148, 149, 150, 151
The use of molded balsa parts for model airplanes is not a new idea; as far back as the 1930s, the concept was used to make light, strong, accurate, and repeatable components. It seems, however, that balsa molding has become one of the many "lost arts" that once again are in demand. In this video you will learn the skills required to make a large variety of molded balsa parts from Bob Hunt and Bill Werwage. The video begins with national and world aerobatic champion Bob Hunt explaining the steps required to generate straight form molded leading edges. In this section he offers many tips on template-making and foam-cutting, as well as a complete step-by-step instructional on how to accurately attach the finished molded leading edges to a wing frame. In the second part of the video, five-time national and two-time world aerobatic champion Bill Werwage covers in close-up detail how to mold compound curved parts. Included in this segment are instructions on how to plot and make accurate formers; how to assemble, carve and sand perfectly shaped mold bucks; how to size the sheeting for molding; how to wet-mold the sheeting on the bucks, including the most sought-after tips on slitting and gluing to achieve extreme curved sections; and how to sand the molded shells for a flawless finish. Whether you are a Radio Control, Control Line, or Free Flight modeler, the skills learned in this video will enable you to produce lighter, stronger, more accurate models. The techniques are easy to learn and repeatable! Run time is 105 minutes (VHS only). To order, or for more information (including Quicktime video clips), visit the Web site at www.airbornemedia.com. Mastering the basics in Radio Control (RC) flying is fun, but for most it's just a stopping point on their way to the real reason they started flying RC in the first place: aerobatics. This new 40-size sport CAP 232 (HAN2300) is designed to help those who yearn for unusual attitudes make this rite of passage without being overwhelmed. It accomplishes this by blending the CAP's aggressive aerobatic ability with the slow-speed stability and simple assembly of a sport ARF. The CAP is designed for most popular .40-.48 two-stroke and 56-72 four-stroke engines. An MDS .48 is excellent for freshman aerobatics and provides adequate power for advanced maneuvers like knife-edge flight. Basic aerobatics like loops, aileron rolls, and Cuban 8s are more crisp and precise compared to other sport-type models. It is this advanced responsiveness which will allow intermediate modelers to enjoy the CAP long after they've become accomplished aerobatic pros. Like all Hangar 9 ARFs, the CAP is 90% prebuilt from balsa and plywood and includes all the necessary finishing hardware. Total assembly time takes 8 to 12 hours, with the model weighing 6 to TVs pounds when completed. It is covered in a silver Breitling trim scheme that employs the use of a set of shark's teeth on the cowl. The covering is 100% UltraCote® and available everywhere, making it easy to find the color you need for any touch-ups or repairs. See your hobby dealer today. Hangar 9 is distributed exclusively by Horizon Hobby, Inc. Thanks to improvements in development processes, DJ Aerotech is kicking off the World War I vintage branch of its Roadkill Series of profile indoor/backyard Electrics with the venerable Curtiss JN-4D "Jenny." The model requires no painting since the natural colors of the plywood doublers and the bare balsa are a close match to the colors of the original aircraft. There are plans to make a .BMP file with US Army insignia for a military trainer version, but the natural colors are fine for a barnstormer's version since those were often left unpainted. There are even scale cowl louvers, a radiator cap, and dummy engine cylinders and exhaust stacks on the nose. Performance and handling is scalelike, but the control response is better than the full-scale Jenny's. It does take a fair amount of power to drag all those wings and struts through the air, so typical cruise is at 65-70% throttle. The model is viceless except for a tendency to do a Jennylike bounce on touchdown. (Fly it on with roughly 20% power.) Using one of the good seven-cell 110 mAh NiMH packs, you typically get approximately 10 minutes of flying time. Specifications: wingspan, 27.2 inches; length, 17.4 inches; weight, 3.2 ounces; wing loading, 3.2 ounces per square foot. This kit allows installation of extended mainshaft on all Fury models, fully supports mainshaft above and below main gear, and includes all hardware required. It can be installed in all Fury models. Early model frames may require additional mounting holes. The kit includes Bearing Block (#115-18) and Main Shaft (#120-10). This kit is available at local hobby shops or order direct. In the world of slow flyers, weight, or more precisely the elimination of it, is near the top of the list when choosing the right flight pack. GWS Pico flight packs have always been among the lightest, but they have shed an extra gram or two with their newest flight pack. By using JST connectors and lighter antenna wire, GWS has created a new micro flight pack that is 5% lighter than its GWS predecessors. Each flight pack includes an R4P receiver, two Pico microservos and ISC 50 speed control, and a 270 mAh battery. The majority of the weight savings comes from the ultra-small JST connectors. Aside from being lightweight, JST connectors are virtually impossible to plug in the wrong way. This eliminates expensive reverse polarity mishaps that result in "fried" components. Anyone who is considering a Pico Stick, Pico J-3, or Tigermoth will find this flight pack ideal. It will also work well with similar slow flyers from other manufacturers. The system is available in JR (GWS2030) and Futaba (GWS2035) versions for compatibility with a wide variety of radio systems. Look for the new GWS Flight Pack with JST Connectors wherever indoor flyers and accessories are sold. GWS is distributed exclusively by Horizon Hobby, Inc. Based on the success of the SkyBaby, Bratco introduces a high-powered, delta-wing, high-performance Control Line airplane: the HexDrone (Item #BRT200). It spans 24 inches. The HexDrone is manufactured using a high-impact, polymer honeycomb construction for superior strength and low weight. It is precolored in an eye-catching black-and-yellow trim scheme that is easy to see and a delight to behold. All HexDrone RTF airplanes come complete with a Norvel .061 CLX glow engine with integrated fuel tank and spring starter preinstalled and ready to buzz, full-span elevators for quick response, and outstanding performance plus a laser-cut Control Line handle with Dacron® lines. Everything is in the box and ready to go except normal fuel and starting accessories. The HexDrone performs loops, eights, and inverted flight; you name it, and the HexDrone comes through. Bratco's HexDrone is distributed exclusively by Sig Manufacturing Co. and is available at leading hobby dealers. For more information contact Sig Manufacturing Co. Wiss®—a CooperTools brand—has introduced a handy, all-purpose compound-action cutter that cuts almost anything in the workshop. The All-Purpose Cutter's compound action provides a 5:1 power ratio for less fatigue. Nonslip, textured cushion-grip handles are designed for small hand comfort. Three-inch-long, serrated, chrome-plated blades grip and hold onto material being cut. Cutters are spring-loaded for faster, easier cutting. The Wiss® All-Purpose Cutter is available through hardware stores, home centers, and other retail outlets. It is list priced at $18-$21. The Web site address with extensive product information is www.coopertools.com. One of the most overlooked aspects of building a precision airplane is engine mounting. Proper soft mounting will extend the life of the model and the radio equipment, and it will reduce noise emission. Proper alignment of the engine-mounting system is also critical to conform to the designer's intended right-and downthrust measurements. It's easy to get this part wrong, and the result will be a model that flies poorly. In this video, master modeler Bob Noll takes you step-by-step through the mounting of a YS 120 four-stroke engine in a fiberglass-fuselage Pattern model. He uses the popular Hyde Custom Soft Mount system for this demonstration, but he also explains how to correctly install two other mounts: the Dave Brown Products' VibraDamp and the Gator R/C Soft'N'Safe. Bob also explains and demonstrates the accurate and secure installation of a Gator R/C Nose Ring. For those who prefer built-up models, Bob shows how to accurately install the Soft'N'Safe mount in a wooden fuselage with removable fiberglass cowl. This section features an explanation of a unique mounting fixture that is easy to make and fully adjustable. The myriad close-up video clips tell the story of each of the precision processes in screen-filling detail. There are dozens of unusual building tips, and the best part is that you get to watch an unmatched craftsman work. The lessons learned from just observing Bob's building techniques are alone worth the price of the Absolute Accuracy video series Run time is one hour (on VHS only). To order, or for more information (including Quicklime video clips), visit the Web site at www.airbornemedia.com. The Kadet Senior ARF is based on the kit of the same name. Sig stretched it bit bigger (to an 80-inch wingspan) for modelers wanting a fun-flying, more versatile airplane for that next IMAA event. Its large wing with huge barn-door-style ailerons is perfect for beginner and experienced pilots. With its remarkable light wing loading, you can transform the Senior into a flying platform for still or video cameras, lighting systems, parachute drops, or glider tows without fear of overload. It's all up to your imagination. With its combination of large control surfaces and a high power-to-weight ratio, the Senior can do loops, rolls, you name it. It also makes for a trainer airplane that's easy to see and a delight to fly. Like all Sig ARFs, the Kadet Senior ARF is 90% assembled then covered with Oracover® polyester film. A complete hardware package including nylon and metal parts is included, as is an eight-ounce fuel tank and wheels. A fully illustrated, comprehensive assembly manual takes you from box to field in a few short hours. The Kadet Senior ARF will be available in two color choices: White with Transparent Blue (Item #RC58ARFB) and White with Transparent Red (#RC58ARFR). The Sig Kadet Senior is available at your local hobby dealer. Specifications: wingspan, 80 inches; wing area, 1,180 square inches; fuselage length, 643A inches; weight, 6- 61/2 pounds; engine recommendation, .40-.46 two-stroke or 60 four-stroke; radio recommendation, four-channel, five-servo. For more information contact Sig Manufacturing Co. There are loads of tips in the 18th modelSPORT Video Magazine in the series. Subjects in the MS0501 issue range from how to repair fiberglass parts and install Robart's oleo-action struts to a look at YS's supercharged FZ63. The action doesn't stop. There are many segments, including how to organize a helicopter's wiring harness, footage of a turbine-powered F-15 and a P-82 Twin Mustang, a review of World Models' retract-equipped Rambler 45, an up-close look at Hitec/RCD's Eclipse radio, and a glimpse of some new products from Chicago's International Model & Hobby Show. Each two-hour-long VHS issue retails for $6.99 and is available from more than 450 hobby dealers or direct. New for 2002 is a carbon-fiber-reinforced fuselage for the turbine kit version. The T-38 kit features an epoxy-primed (white) fiberglass fuselage, a large 11 x 19-inch premolded flanged hatch, and all panel lines, rivets, and access panel details molded in. Also, precut foam flying surfaces, fiberglass inlets and a bifurcated exhaust duct, flying stabilizer hardware, a clear canopy, a fiberglass canopy frame, three-views, plans, former templates, and a photo assembly instruction book. Specifications: wingspan, 48 inches; length, 84 inches; weight, 15-20 pounds; and engine, .91 or turbine. Send $3 for illustrated catalog. A new product from Wingbags.Com called the Sun Cover is a sun-reflecting, custom-fit fuselage cover which keeps the entire canopy and fuselage cool while a model is setting in the sun. Delicate electronics and the cockpit are protected, and MonoKote® does not wrinkle. The Sun Cover is available for aircraft as large as 40%. Wingbags.Com manufactures Wingbags that are an exact fit to your aircraft—not universal sizes. Popular-selling Wingbags include the Garden 35% Edge, the H9 33% CAP, the Aeroworks 36% Edge 540, the Hotspot, the Kangaroo, the Finesse, and the Typhoon. Add-on options to the bags include corner hanging loops that allow you to safely hang the wings on the wall of your trailer. hardware package, including aluminum landing gear, wheels, and fuel tank. It features an ultra lightweight, all-wood airframe and dual aileron servos. Rear-mounted servos allow for precise control-surface movement, even with extreme throws. Specifications: wingspan, 46.5 inches; wing area, 744 square inches; length, 43.5 inches; flying weight, 3.5-4.5 pounds; and power, .32-.46 two-stroke or 40-63 four-stroke. The Ex-Treme 330 3-D ARF is the first of Goldberg's Extreme 3-D series of ARFs and is available your local hobby retailer. Imagine that you're hovering just a few feet above the runway, then apply full power and full up-elevator for a quick backward flip, right back to hover. Now feed in aileron, and you're torque-rolling. Or maybe you'd rather try knife-edge loops, climbing inverted snaps, or harrier landings. This profile aerobat can do everything the Giant Scale models can do at a fraction of the cost. The Ex-Treme 330 3-D ARF's (order #12070) wing's thick chord gives rock-solid stability. All control surfaces are oversized and efficiently vector the engine's thrust for maneuverability. Also, the servos are mounted close to the surfaces to provide short, slop-free control. Like other Goldberg ARFs, the Ex-Treme 330 3-D ARF is 90% prebuilt and features quality hardware. All major components are of balsa and light plywood, precovered with premium iron-on covering. A step-by-step instruction booklet will have you out at the field in record time. The kit comes with a complete The original Airborn was designed by Chet Lanzo in the 1930s for Free Flight Power. The plan also showed an option of removing the engine and flying it as a glider. Wingspan was 108 inches with a Brown Jr. for power. The model shown was built by Don Bekins, is powered by a .19 ignition engine, and is scaled to 430 square inches. Wingspan is 61.3 inches. This model may also be built as an Electric. The Airborn 430 may also be flown with a number of different size engines in ignition and glow. The model is built to come apart so that it can be packed in a suitcase and carried on an airplane. Don also built the Airborn in the original size and has won the SAM Texaco event with it a number of times. Plans and parts will be available for the 108-inch version and a 490-square-inch version. For more information about SAM, see the SAM Web site at www.antiquemodeler.org. Plans are CAD-drawn by Jim O'Reilly and are $11. Laser-cut parts are $35. Shipping is $5. The Thinmunk Mark II is the latest in our Profile kits that have been updated to meet the customers' needs. This aircraft is capable of hovering, knife-edge flight, basic and complex aerobatics, and can easily be set up for CROW to make those very short approaches and landings. The kit features a two-piece wing construction to make building, covering, and final assembly a snap. The kit also features laser-cut parts, a full hardware pack, rolled plans, an instruction manual, and decals. Specifications: wingspan, 48 inches; wing area, 768 square inches; engine size, .40-.46; weight, 4-4'/2 pounds. A computer radio is recommended but not necessary. Ordering information by telephone and fax credit card orders contact Nelson Hobby Specialties, (503) 629-5277; Fax: (503)645-1492. GCBM R/C Inc. offers the line of WW I Sport Scale kits from Great Britain's Flair Products Ltd. This all-wood builder's kit of the famous German fighter features die-cut wood parts, strip wood, sheet wood, fuel tank, engine mount, extensive hardware pack, prebent undercarriage, and fully detailed plans and instructions. The wingspan is 61 inches with a flying weight of approximately eight pounds. It is designed around a .45 two-stroke or a 52-91 four-stroke engine and a four-channel radio. A light wing loading offers excellent flying characteristics in a practical size for easy transportation. If you have a need to fly the "dawn patrol" and be a "nun in the sun," the D.VII is for you! Visa®, MasterCard™, and Discover are accepted. The Two-Meter Jester was designed and engineered for the moderately experienced builder/flier. However, beginners and pros will appreciate the precision fit of the laser-cut parts and the construction features that make this kit almost fall together. The Jester uses the SD3021 airfoil, which provides good low-speed characteristics as well as the ability to move quickly across the sky from thermal to thermal. Efficient spoilers aid in precise contest landings. The Jester is a perfect small-field model. It can be launched with a lightweight hi-start in a confined area or aggressively winch-launched for all-out thermal hunting. Your Jester will make a great Two-Meter, three-function (RES) contest model and a great Sunday flier. Jester kits come complete with laser-cut parts, high-quality wood, full-size plans, an instruction booklet, and most hardware. Plus, get a free construction photo CD (for PC) with your kit! LanierRC introduces the Stinger 60 in a lightweight, all-wood ARF (order #21265). Stable and gentle enough for the novice, yet exhilarating for the experienced pilot, there's no maneuver too tough for this model to handle. The all-wood airframe and built-up wing contribute to its light weight and agile performance, and a fiberglass cowl and wheel pants add strength and durability for season after season of aerobatic excitement. The Stinger also features name-brand iron-on covering, includes all hardware, and has dual aileron servos for precise control. Specifications: Wingspan, 60 inches; length, 53 inches; weight, 6.6-8 pounds; wing area, 810 square inches; engine range, .61-.91 two-stroke or 60-91 four-stroke. Pick up the LanierRC Stinger 60 ARF at your dealer or from LanierRC. (This model is for intermediate/advanced pilots.)
