Edition: Model Aviation - 2001/09
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Modeler's Mall

Linear Output Servo Arm

Miniature Aircraft USA, 3743 Silver Star Rd., Orlando FL 32808; Tel.: (407) 292-4267; Fax: (407) 292-4296; Web site: www.x-cellhelicopters.com.

The Linear Output Servo Arm provides true linear output, smooth pushrod movement, easier setup, and no free play. It features long-wearing precision CNC-machined components to fit JR or Futaba servos and 2.0-, 2.5-, and 3.0mm pushrod threads.

  • Order number: 0883 (JR), 08831 (Futaba).

Aeromodelli Radiocomandati (ARC) model airplanes

Falcon Trading Co., 400 S. Indiana St., Hobart IN.

The all-plastic (except for motor) Aeromodelli Radiocomandati (ARC) Radio Control (RC) models are made using Terluran® ABS from BASF and are described as "nearly indestructible." ARC offers Almost Ready-to-Fly (ARF) models in three versions: the Ready (high-wing configuration), the Jupiter (low-wing configuration), and the Carosel (a larger aerobatic design).

  • Wingspans: 62 to 67 inches.
  • Fuselage length: roughly 47 inches.
  • Weight: 6 to 8 pounds.

ARC chose an all-plastic design to minimize building time, simplify construction, provide easy flying characteristics, and deliver a strong structure. Terluran® ABS provides very good impact resistance, high strength and rigidity, environmental-stress-crack resistance, scratch resistance and hardness, and good dimensional stability. The dimensional stability of the molded components ensures easy assembly.

ARC uses proprietary blow-molding technology to produce polystyrene (PS) foam-filled ABS wings. The ABS/PS foam composite is strong, rigid, damage-resistant, and light.

Assembly notes:

  • Average build time: eight to ten hours.
  • Wings attach to the fuselage with a single bolt.
  • Cyanoacrylate adhesive is used for other assemblies.
  • Models can be painted; natural color is bright white.
  • Most urethane-based paints or lacquers can be used; optimum results reportedly obtained with two-component automotive paints.
  • Kits come with pressure-sensitive decals.

Flight and configuration:

  • Wings have a true airfoil shape with a thick, semi-symmetrical profile suitable for smooth aerobatics at low speeds and high-speed flight.
  • Compatible with a wide range of engines, from small two-strokes to large four-strokes.
  • The Jupiter model is available for electric motors.
  • A Ready Float version is available with pontoons and a water rudder.

Contact for Terluran® ABS inquiries: Ms. Diane Actman, Manager of Marketing Services, BASF Corporation, 3000 Continental Dr. N., Mount Olive NJ 07828-1234.

Just Right ARF

EScomposites, 510 W. 9460 S., Sandy UT 84070; Tel./Fax: (801) 567-9542; E-mail: [email protected]; Web site: www.escomposites.com.

Almost Ready-to-Fly (ARF) electric-powered glider featuring:

  • Two-piece wing with carbon-fiber main spar and tailboom.
  • Contest-grade balsa throughout for a very light and strong airframe.
  • Design features: high-mounted wing, low battery placement, short nose, and very light wings and tail.
  • Price includes ARF airplane, Speed 400 motor with folding prop, and JETI electronic speed controller.

Specifications:

  • Wingspan: 58 inches.
  • Wing area: 288 sq in.
  • Flying weight: 17 ounces.
  • Motor: Speed 400 direct drive.

Visit EScomposites' website for other models.

Gear Door Hinges

Bob Fiorenze, 401 Westchester Dr., Altamonte Springs FL 32701; Tel.: (407) 673-9080; Web site: www.rcaviation.com/fiorenze.

These Gear Door Hinges are nonflexible, extremely light, and strong. They eliminate flexing (a common problem in gear-door fabrication) that changes critical alignments. Machined from lightweight aluminum.

  • Available at local hobby shops or by direct order.
  • Send $3 for an illustrated catalog.
  • Price: $2.95 each.

Modeler's Mall

Tiger Blend fuel

Sig Manufacturing Company, Inc., 401-7 S. Front St., Montezuma IA 50171; Tel.: (641) 623-5154; Orders: (800) 247-5008; Modeler's Hotline: (641) 623-0215; Fax: (641) 623-3922; E-mail: [email protected]; Web site: www.sigmfg.com.

Tiger Blend fuel is formulated for large-bore engines (e.g., SuperTigre 2000 through 4500). Available in a 10% nitromethane mix, Tiger Blend contains 10% total oil: a special blend of Klotz Synthetic Racing Lubricant and AA Castor Oil.

  • Item: SIGCF602.
  • Available at Sig Authorized Dealers.

Contact Sig Manufacturing for more information.

Gee Bee Model Z plans

Wendell Hostetler's Plans, 545 Jerome Dr., Orrville OH 44667; Tel.: (330) 682-8896; Fax: (330) 683-5357; Web site: www.aero-sports.com/whplans.

The 2001-design Gee Bee Model Z plans are available in three sizes:

  • 29% (81-inch span)
  • 33% (93-inch span)
  • 40% (112-inch span)

Engine compatibility: from 2.2 cu in to 7 cu in displacement.

Available accessories: cowl, wheel pants, landing-gear fairings, canopy, scale landing gear, decals, and laser- or hand-cut wood kits.

Plans:

  • Drawn on two well-detailed sheets (40% version has four sheets).
  • Include a three-view drawing.

Pricing (postage-paid in US):

  • 29%: $43.50
  • 33%: $48.50
  • 40%: $65.50

Send $2 and a self-addressed, stamped envelope for an illustrated catalog, or visit the website to view all 26 designs.

Carbon Fiber Exhaust Pipes

EScomposites manufactures carbon-fiber tuned pipes and mufflers for glow engines (.30 to 2.00 cu in displacement).

Benefits:

  • Weigh less than one-third of aluminum equivalents.
  • Generally quieter with a more mellow sound.
  • Cooler-running pipes; quick cooldown.
  • No "going on pipe effect" because the engine is always on the pipe.
  • Suitable for sport or competition use in model airplanes, helicopters, and boats.

See EScomposites' website for pricing and specifications.

1,600 mAh NiMH Sanyo cell packs

R/C Toys, 8508 W. 69th Terr., Overland Park KS 66204; Tel.: (913) 403-9522; E-mail: [email protected].

R/C Toys offers 1,600 mAh NiMH Sanyo transmitter and receiver packs:

  • 4.8-volt packs start at $18.95.
  • 9.6-volt packs $27.95 ($2.95 S&H).
  • All styles available.

Advantages: two to three times the capacity of same-size Ni-Cd cells, with no memory problems.

Contact Brian or Laura Nakonechny at R/C Toys.

Electric P-51D Mustang kit

K&A Models Unlimited, Box 66527, Albuquerque NM 87193-6527; Tel.: (505) 994-8083; Web site: www.kamodels.com.

The P-51D Mustang (kit 10125E) features a full fiberglass fuselage and preformed, painted cowl. Wings are foam-core sheeted with fiberglass and balsa. Kit includes molded canopy, wheel wells, and complete hardware. Designed for electric power.

  • Uses an inexpensive .05 can motor.
  • With a 2.3:1 belt drive and three NiCd cells, offers strong vertical performance.

Price: $129.99 + $11.99 S&H.

GWS Tiger Moth slow flyer

Horizon Hobby, Inc., 4105 Fieldstone Rd., Champaign IL 61822; Tel.: (217) 355-9511; Web site: www.horizonhobby.com.

The Tiger Moth requires at least a three-channel FM radio system and a submicro flight pack (not included). Features all-foam construction and assembles in four to six hours. Foam parts are prepainted in authentic Tiger Moth yellow—no painting required.

Scale touches: swept wings and tail surfaces, black molded cowling, and decal sheet with British markings.

Weights: 7.5–9 ounces (depending on flight pack).

Performance:

  • Cruising: approx. 7 mph with full control authority.
  • Can fly Figure 8s in an area as small as 20 x 40 feet.
  • Stalls are predictable at roughly 5 mph with full up-elevator, without tip-stall surprises.
  • Geared motor and high-efficiency prop provide exceptional climb.

GWS products distributed by Horizon Hobby, Inc.

Cessna 182 Skylane plans

New design: Cessna 182 Skylane plans drawn at 26% scale.

Specifications:

  • Span: 120 inches.
  • Length: 82 inches.
  • Wing area: 2,080 sq in.
  • Weight: 26–29 pounds.
  • Power: 3–4 cu in.

Available accessories: cowl, wheel pants, windshield, front and main landing gear, kits, decals, and 60-inch scale EDO float plans (standard or amphibious with special retracts available).

Plans:

  • Drawn on two 42 x 96-inch well-detailed sheets.
  • Include a factory three-view drawing and instrument-panel detail.

Price: $43.50 postage-paid in the U.S.

Send $2 and a self-addressed stamped envelope for an illustrated catalog, or view designs on the website.

M100 motor

Marky's Hobby Shop, Inc., 208 Maplewood Ave., Oakhurst NJ 07755; Tel.: (732) 539-8002 or (732) 263-0750; Web site: www.parkflyers.com.

The M100, sold exclusively by Marky's, is an upgrade for park flyers seeking more power than a 280 motor. Features:

  • Seven-ounce thrust with a 7.2 x 4.2 propeller at 4,800 rpm using a six- or seven-cell pack.
  • Upgraded, more durable gear drive.
  • Easy propeller replacement: O-ring retention and retaining ring.
  • Weight: 1.5 ounces.
  • Gear ratio: 3.89:1.
  • Fits in the same mount as the Mabuchi 280 motor.

Includes mount, drive, propeller, propeller retainer, Allen wrench for disassembly, and capacitors to reduce noise.

Contact Marky's Hobby Shop for details.

Fokker E.V / D.VII 146/18 (Jasta 6)

CheckerboardAir, 12857 Via Grimaldi, Del Mar CA 92014; Tel.: (619) 699-0818.

Accurate, highly detailed 1/6-scale model kit of the 1918 German fighter in Jasta 6 markings. (Prototype was a first-place Scale winner, Mid Winter Electrics, San Diego.)

Kit features:

  • Extensive laser-cut wood and metal parts for fuselage, wing, tail, landing gear, and cabanes.
  • Precise tab/slot construction.
  • Printed fuselage covering with four-color lozenge camouflage/markings.
  • Full interior, vacuum-formed cowl and wheels, dummy engine, twin machine guns, pilot, working suspension, and hardware.
  • CAD-designed; includes a fully illustrated 20-page manual.
  • Intended for intermediate to advanced fliers.

Model specifications:

  • Span: 42 inches.
  • Wing area: 254 sq in.
  • Weight: 37 ounces.

Recommended equipment example:

  • Geared (3.34:1) speed 480 electric motor (13 x 7 prop).
  • Seven-cell 1,150 mAh battery.
  • 20-amp BEC.
  • Four-channel radio.

Ask for Fokker E.V/146.

Modeler's Mall

Somethin' Extra ARF kit

Sig Manufacturing Company, Inc., 401-7 S. Front St., Montezuma IA 50171; Tel.: (641) 623-5154; Orders: (800) 247-5008; Modeler's Hotline: (641) 623-2215; Fax: (641) 623-3922; E-mail: [email protected]; Web site: www.sigmfg.com.

The Somethin' Extra ARF is a hand-assembled Almost Ready-to-Fly version of the popular Somethin' Extra kit. The ARF reduces build time while preserving the original design's features.

Features:

  • Hand-assembled from fine woods to exact specifications.
  • Oracover covering with two-tone trim.
  • Preassembled fuselage with pushrod tubes in place.
  • Blind mounting nuts preinstalled.
  • Fiberglass-filled adjustable engine mounts.
  • Tube-mounting wing system for compact transport.
  • Precovered control surfaces slotted for CA hinges.
  • Complete hardware package: adjustable fiberglass-filled engine mount, lightweight main and tail wheels, 8-oz fuel tank with fittings and tubing, pre-bent/drilled hardened-aluminum landing gear, 2.5-inch spinner, and selection of molded-nylon and metal parts.
  • Fully illustrated assembly manual and decal sheet included.

Available color schemes:

  • Brilliant White with Smoke Violet trim (SIGRC76ARFV).
  • Brilliant White with Bright Red trim (SIGRC76ARFR).

Specifications:

  • Recommended engines: .40–.46 two-stroke or .56–.65 four-stroke.
  • Wingspan: 51.5 inches.
  • Wing area: 614 sq in.
  • Fuselage length: 48.25 inches.
  • Weight: 4.25–5 pounds.
  • Required radio: four-channel system, five standard servos.

Price: $249.99.

Fill It Fueling System

Du-Bro, Box 815, Wauconda IL 60084; Toll Free: (800) 848-9411; Fax: (847) 526-1604; E-mail: [email protected].

The Fill It Fueling System (No. 840) is a clean, fast, and inexpensive fueling solution. One system can be used with four tubing sizes: 1/16, 3/32, 1/8, and 5/32-inch ID. Ideal for cowled engines, lightweight, leak-free, and compatible with glow fuel or gasoline.

Includes housing, four Fill It fuel-line plugs for different tubing sizes, clutch, and fuel tube for third-line pick-up.

Price: $4.95.

Monogram Models, the First Forty Years (book)

Hannan's Runway, Box 210, Magalia CA 95954; Tel.: (530) 873-6421; Fax: (530) 873-6329; Web site: www.hrunway.com.

Privately published, limited print-run book authored by Monogram co-founder Robert Reder. The book chronicles Monogram Models' history, including early work at Comet Model Airplane and Supply Company, founding Monogram in 1945 with Jack Besser, and the company's evolution from balsa model ships to plastic model kits across many subjects.

Contents:

  • Insider accounts and personal recollections.
  • Profiles of notable personnel and consultants.
  • Technical and manufacturing problem-solving insights.
  • Photos (many in full color) of products, factory processes, kit boxes, and advertisements.
  • Comprehensive lists of wooden and plastic model kits with sizes and introduction dates.

Format:

  • 100 pages, softbound, 11 x 8.5 inches.

Price: $19.95 + US S&H (Book Rate $3; Priority Rate $5).

Transcribed from original scans by AI. Minor OCR errors may remain.