Edition: Model Aviation - 2003/04
Page Numbers: 151,152,153
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Modeler's Mall 2003/04

Playboy Sr. (plans and laser-cut parts)

  • Supplier: Bob Holman Plans, Box 741, San Bernardino, CA 92402
  • Tel: (909) 885-3959
  • E-mail: [email protected]

CAD-drawn plans and laser-cut parts are available for the Playboy Sr., originally designed in 1940 by Joe Elgin for Free Flight Power. The Playboy is classified as an Old-Timer by SAM and may be flown in many SAM events.

The CAD plans were drawn and engineered by Tom Hunt for electric power but can be converted to gas. Laser-cut parts are produced on a 100-watt industrial laser (not an engraving laser). Because parts are cut on a vacuum table, the balsa has only a light golden burn on the edges that sands off easily. Parts requiring shaping are laser-cut; the builder supplies the remainder.

  • Price: plans $13; laser-cut parts $35
  • Shipping (US): $6

Specifications:

  • Wingspan: 71 inches
  • Wing area: 630 sq in
  • Weight: 35 oz
  • Power: seven-cell 800 mAh

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Dynamax Fan Wrench

  • Price: $11.95
  • Supplier: Bob Fiorenze, 401 Westchester Dr., Altamonte Springs, FL 32701
  • Tel: (407) 673-9080
  • Web: www.rcaviation.com/fiorenze

Handy wrench for use with the Dynamax Fan System to hold fan blades while removing or tightening the rotor bolt. Made from 14-gauge cold-rolled steel with a zinc finish (chromate conversion). Prevents damage to rotor blades and reduces the risk of cutting fingers. Available at local hobby shops or direct. Send $3 for an illustrated catalog.

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Colombo Anderson Extra 300L series

Available in 25%, 27%, 31%, 34%, and 38% scale. Designed by Marcelo Colombo and distributed in the USA by Don Kanak at Planes Plus. Kits feature laser-cut plywood and balsa parts, self-aligning interlocking fuselage assemblies, CNC-cut foam flying surfaces presheeted, clear canopy, fiberglass wheel pants and cowl, and CNC-cut aluminum landing gear. Wings are removable with aluminum tube wing mounts; 31% and larger have detachable horizontal stabilizers. Offered as kits or Almost-Ready-to-Cover (ARC).

Scale options and specs:

  • 25%: length 69 in; wingspan 73 in; weight 7.5 lb; engine 15–25 cc; kit $299; ARC $589
  • 27%: length 78 in; wingspan 82 in; weight 12 lb; engine 30–50 cc; kit $329; ARC $599
  • 31%: length 88 in; wingspan 93 in; weight 17 lb; engine 45–80 cc; kit $429; ARC $799
  • 34%: length 98 in; wingspan 103 in; weight 19 lb; engine 85–100 cc; kit $499; ARC $999
  • 38%: length 110 in; wingspan 116 in; weight 30 lb; engine 120–150 cc; kit $849; ARC $1,499

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Ocelot (slope glider)

  • Supplier: ICARE Sailplanes, 381 Joseph-Huet, Boucherville, Quebec J4B 2C5, Canada
  • Tel: (450) 449-9094; Fax: (450) 449-3497
  • E-mail: [email protected]
  • Web: www.icare-rc.com

A high-performance molded slope racer suitable for inland slope soaring. All-molded construction with a strong one-piece bolt-on wing and hollow-core molded flying surfaces. Fiberglass fuselage with slip-on removable nose cone cowl. Gapless hinges on control areas and pre-rigged V-tail elevator pushrods. Molded servo covers, a hardware set, and instructions are included for a quick build. Flight behavior is comfortable at moderate settings but capable of racer performance when pushed.

Specifications:

  • Wingspan: 58 inches
  • Wing area: 372 sq in
  • Airfoil: MH-30 modified
  • Wing loading: 8.5 oz/sq ft
  • Flying weight: 22 oz

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modelSPORT (video: Volume 5, Number 3)

  • Producer: modelSPORT magazine (video)
  • Mail: Box 12557, Jacksonville, NC 28546
  • Tel: (910) 938-3371
  • E-mail: [email protected]

modelSPORT is a TV-magazine style video (VHS or DVD). Issue DMS0053 includes:

  • Giant Scale B-17 segment with tips on priming and finishing and handling exhausts for radial-cowled four-stroke engines
  • How to check your workbench surface for trueness
  • Laser Models' Laser 3D (40-size kit) segment for learning 3-D maneuvers
  • Gary Wright demonstrating 3-D helicopter maneuvers with a Logo 20 electric helicopter
  • Footage of 60–120-size electric-powered models flying in poor weather
  • Engine segment: 3W's 50cc; World Models' 27% Extra 300 in Patty Wagstaff scheme; and teaser footage of Chip Hyde torque-rolling his Ultimate
  • Length: 2 hours
  • Price: VHS $7.99; DVD $11.99
  • Available through 400+ hobby shops or direct

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Flight-box caddy with wing holder and attachable fuselage trailer

  • Supplier: Tom Viechor, 20 Burnes Mills Rd., North Branch, NJ 08876
  • Orders: (908) 218-8963
  • E-mail: [email protected]

The caddy and trailer disassemble for compact storage. The base platform folds flat (base size 20 × 10 inches). The pulling handle is removable; the wing holder fits wings up to 14 inches wide. The fuselage trailer is adjustable for tricycle or tail-dragger gear. The main-wheel trough secures wheels up to 3 inches in diameter (larger size available).

  • Price: caddy + trailer $160 (soft pneumatic tires add $25)
  • Fuselage trailer only: $60
  • Caddy only: $120
  • Shipping: additional
  • Note: flight box not included

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Brodak .40 (Control Line Stunt engine)

  • Price: $99.99
  • Supplier: Brodak Manufacturing, 100 Park Ave., Carmichaels, PA 15320
  • Tel: (724) 966-2726; Fax: (724) 966-5670
  • E-mail: [email protected]
  • Web: www.brodak.com

The Brodak .40 is a high-precision Control Line Stunt engine (AAC—Aluminum-Aluminum-Chrome) with a high-silicon aluminum piston in a chrome-plated aluminum sleeve. Weighing 6.7 oz, it is suited to classic Stunters (550–585 sq in wing area) up to about 40–44 oz weight. It has been test-flown in several Brodak models and in some heavier models (not recommended for much heavier loads). Available with muffler through hobby shops or direct. Electronic catalog available online.

Specifications:

  • Displacement: 6.99 cc
  • Bore: 21.2 mm
  • Stroke: 18.4 mm
  • Output: 0.75 kW @ 10,500 rpm
  • Torque: 4.3 H/m
  • Weight: 6.7 oz

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Sullivan S566 Adjustable Control Horn

  • Supplier: Sullivan Products, One North Haven St., Baltimore, MD 21224
  • Tel: (410) 732-3500; Fax: (410) 327-7743
  • Web: www.sullivanproducts.com

The S566 Adjustable Control Horn features a 3/16-inch offset between the hinge line and mounting hole, allowing room for a hard-point dowel behind the hinge for better mounting stability. The clevis hole is reinforced and counterbored to accept the Sullivan clevis pin and keeper. The link is bored to accept a 6-32 thread. Infinitely adjustable to a maximum height of 1/2 inch from the hinge line to the center of the clevis hole on a 1/4-inch-thick control surface. Suitable for most 40- to 120-size models. Pushrod and clevis assembly not included.

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Hangar 9 J-3 Cub ARF

  • Price: $399.99 (item HAN1575)
  • Supplier: Horizon Hobby, Inc., 4105 Fieldstone Rd., Champaign, IL 61822
  • Tel: (217) 355-9511
  • Web: www.horizonhobby.com

Hangar 9's J-3 Cub ARF arrives about 90% built from balsa and plywood and covered in Cub yellow WorldTex fabric. Factory-painted fiberglass parts (wheel pants, cowl) match the covering. All hardware for completion is included. Light wing loading gives authentic Cub flight characteristics—an accessible path into big-scale flying.

Specifications:

  • Wingspan: 100 inches
  • Length: 62.25 inches
  • Wing area: 1,294 sq in
  • Recommended engines: .61–1.48 two-stroke, 100–180 four-stroke, or Zenoah G-23

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Hyde custom soft mounts

  • Price: $64.95–$284.95 + $7 S&H
  • Supplier: Hyde Mounts, 3 Golf View Dr., Henderson, NV 89074
  • Tel/Fax: (702) 269-7829
  • E-mail: [email protected]

Hyde Mounts manufactures over 132 mounts with superior vibration and Current Drain Reduction (CDR) ratings for many engines (.049 to 20.0 cu in), including Desert Aircraft, 3W, ZDZ, BME, Quadra, Zenoah, Moki, Saito, Webra, and more. Mounts are selected by tape designation to ensure reliable CDR rating and fit. The patented isolator eliminates frequent replacement; some mounts have service lives exceeding 6,000 flights. Hand-crafted and easy to install, they reduce vibration transmitted to the airframe and protect radio gear.

  • Guarantee: three-year / 3,000-flight satisfaction money-back guarantee
  • Ordering: specify engine size, make, and mount type; check, money order, and COD accepted. Dealer inquiries welcome.

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E-flite Ascent electric park glider ARF

The Ascent blends park-flyer convenience with high-performance soaring. An Almost-Ready-to-Fly kit includes a Speed 400 motor with folding propeller, lightweight fiberglass fuselage, and bolt-on wing. Small and transportable—suitable for parks and regular flying fields. Good for pilots seeking low-maintenance soaring or an introduction to electric soaring.

Specifications:

  • Wingspan: 54 inches
  • Length: 32.5 inches
  • Wing area: 331 sq in
  • Weight: 19.5 oz
  • Motor: Speed 400 with folding prop (included)
  • Required battery: seven- or eight-cell 500–800 mAh
  • Electronic Speed Control: 15–20 amp

E-flite is distributed exclusively by Horizon Hobby, Inc.

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