Modeler's Mall - 2004/03
Manufacturers who wish to have their products considered for inclusion in this department should send information and a photo, if possible, to the editorial office of Model Aviation. These reviews are composed from such information, and do not imply an endorsement of the products.
Little Looper Plus @ $63 — Top Creations R/C
Top Creations R/C, Parlin NJ 08859; Tel.: (732) 727-1748; Web site: www.topcreationsrc.com
The Little Looper Plus laser-cut kit is an aileron trainer. It is a smooth, slow-flying airplane ideal for people who are looking to advance their flying skills. The carbon-fiber fuselage and landing gear keep it light yet strong.
- Includes a geared 370 motor and propeller, plus a complete hardware kit.
- Can be flown as a three-channel model if you’re not ready for ailerons, then switched to four-channel when you are.
- Build time: 4–8 hours, depending on experience.
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Fine Art Poster Series F4U Corsair — Airborne Media
Airborne Media, 5655 David Pl., Fairfield OH 45014; Toll-free: (888) 829-4060; Web site: www.airbornemedia.com
Airborne Media introduces the Corsair as part of its Fine Art Poster Series. This poster captures the instantly recognizable lines of the F4U Corsair, including sky reflections, rivets, panel lines, and hatches—evoking the True Blue Marine.
- Sizes: 16 x 20 in. and 24 x 36 in.
- Printed on heavyweight, high-quality glossy paper with archival inks that will not fade.
- Shipped rolled in tubes for protection.
Pricing:
- 16 x 20-inch: $14.95
- 24 x 36-inch: $19.95
- Add $5 postage/handling for a single poster and $1.50 extra for each additional poster.
Order online or call toll-free. A larger color version is available on the Airborne Media website.
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1935 Pitcairn "Cabin" Autogyro kit — Autogyro Company of Arizona
Autogyro Company of Arizona, 3307 W. Renee Dr., Phoenix AZ 85027; Tech/support/questions/free brochure: (623) 582-9428; Toll-free orders: (888) 783-0101; E-mail: [email protected]; Web site: www.autogyro-rc.com
This is the Autogyro Company's fifth kit release and the first autogyro kit designed for electric power. The laser kit is a sport-scale model of the 1935 Pitcairn "Cabin" Autogyro.
- Rotor diameter: 48 in.
- Length: 34 in.
- Designed specifically for brushless electric motors; a fuel version is also available (recommended .25 two-stroke or .30 four-stroke).
- Flight control: airplane-type elevator for pitch, rudder for yaw, throttle for thrust, and "lateral tilt" replacing ailerons for roll control.
- No computer mixing required; an inexpensive four-channel radio is suggested.
Versions and pricing:
- Standard laser kit: $199
- Deluxe Electric kit: $249
- Deluxe Fuel kit: $259
Contact the Autogyro Company of Arizona for more information.
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Li'l Rascal ARF — Sig Manufacturing Company
Sig Manufacturing Company, Box 520, Montezuma IA 50171; Tel.: (641) 623-5154; Web site: www.sigmfg.com
The new Li'l Rascal ARF has a 29.75-inch wingspan and includes a Speed 180 geared electric motor. It can be ready to fly in as little as two to three hours from box to field.
- One-piece preassembled wing and factory-installed motor/gearbox.
- Light, tough all-balsa-and-plywood construction, hand assembled and covered with genuine Oracover in the Rascal motif.
- Requires standard micro radio electronics and a seven-cell 300 mAh NiMH battery pack.
- Stable and easy to fly; full aerobatic maneuvers possible with typical rudder/elevator movements.
- Typical run times: 10 minutes or longer with the 180 motor and 7-cell pack.
Specifications:
- Wing area: 134 sq in.
- Fuselage length: 20.5 in.
- Flying weight: 8.5–9.5 oz.
- Included: Speed 180 motor with 2.9:1 gearbox.
- Required: three-channel radio with two microservos.
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Stand-In @ $24.99 — Midwest Products Company, Inc.
Midwest Products Company, Inc., 400 S. Indiana St., Hobart IN 46342; Tel.: (219) 942-1134; Fax: (219) 942-5703; Web site: www.midwestproducts.com
The Midwest Stand-In is a field accessory offering three ways to support models, fitting virtually any airplane, boat, or vehicle design. Use it on a table, workbench, at the pond, in the park, or at the flying field.
Features:
- Sturdy construction with sliding uprights adjustable to model width (maximum distance between uprights: 16 in.).
- Protective padding on cradles to cushion models.
- Parts tray with three compartments and slide-up ramps for easy part pickup.
Dimensions:
- Stand-In: 17-1/2 in. wide x 12 in. deep x 13-3/4 in. high.
- Parts tray: 8 in. wide x 12 in. long x 3/4 in. deep.
Listed as stock number 813. Available starting February 2004.
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F4U Corsair ARF @ $374.99 — Ultimate RC
Ultimate RC, 2994 Gratz Ridge Rd., Grove City OH 43123; Order line: (866) 946-4626; Tech line: (614) 539-5718; E-mail: [email protected]; Web site: www.ultimate-rc.com
The 71-inch-wingspan F4U Corsair ARF is designed for a .91 two-stroke or 120 four-stroke engine.
- Wing area: 904 sq in.
- Ready-to-fly weight: 10.5 lb.
- Requires a six-channel radio.
Features:
- One-piece fiberglass fuselage, fiberglass wing center-section, and cowling.
- Scale panel lines molded into the fuselage and a scale matte paint finish.
- Included: scale rotating pneumatic (air) retracts and air retract accessory kit, functional flaps, dummy radial engine, full hardware package, and a picture-packed instruction manual.
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Scale RC home-built ARFs — Experimental Aircraft Models (EAM)
Experimental Aircraft Models, 33924 Cotswold Rd., Farmington Hills MI 48335; Tel.: (248) 473-7232; Fax: (248) 615-3690; Web site: www.RCHomebuilts.com
EAM has begun initial deliveries of Scale RC models of home-built aircraft. Launching the line are three 60-inch, 1/5-scale designs: RV-6, Glasair IIS, and Zodiac XL.
- Built from factory-supplied drawings and finished in white Oracover for custom color trim.
- Include polished aluminum spinners, remote-fueling systems, and US machine-threaded name-brand hardware.
- Specialize in scale models of home-built (Experimental) aircraft to support full-scale homebuilders with accurate flying models.
Cleve Lee, managing director, noted that these high-quality ARFs provide unique models that larger companies might avoid due to limited volume. EAM has exhibited at major full-scale fly-ins such as Sun 'n Fun and AirVenture. The company's mission is to "Enhance the Homebuilt Experience."
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Gee Bee R-2 ARF @ $349.99 — Ultimate RC
The 71-inch-wingspan Gee Bee R-2 ARF is designed for a .91 two-stroke or 120 four-stroke engine.
- Wing area: 829 sq in.
- Ready-to-fly weight: 10.8 lb (resulting in very light wing loading).
- Requires a four-channel radio with five servos.
Features:
- One-piece gel-coated fiberglass fuselage, fiberglass cowling and wheel pants, and a rudder.
- Extras: tinted canopy, flying wires for the wings, colorful graphics package.
- Includes a full hardware kit and detailed instruction manual.
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Turbine kit version of T-38 Talon @ $795 — Bob Fiorenze
Bob Fiorenze, 401 Westchester Dr., Altamont Springs FL 32701; Tel.: (407) 673-9080; Web site: www.rcaviation.com/fiorenze
New turbine kit version of the T-38 Talon.
- Wingspan: 48 in.
- Length: 84 in.
- Flying weight: 15–20 lb.
- Power: .91 engine or turbine required.
Kit features:
- Epoxy-primed (white) fiberglass fuselage with large 11 x 19 in. premolded hatch; panel lines, rivets, and access panel details molded in.
- Precut foam flying surfaces.
- Includes fiberglass inlets and bifurcated exhaust ducting, flying stab hardware, clear canopy, fiberglass canopy frame, three-view plans, former templates, and a photo-illustrated instruction booklet.
Send $3 for an illustrated catalog.
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Iwata Hi-Line HP Series Airbrushes — Iwata-Medea, Inc.
Iwata-Medea, Inc., Box 14397, Portland OR 97293; Tel.: (503) 253-0721; E-mail: [email protected]; Web site: www.iwata-medea.com
Iwata-Medea announces the Iwata Hi-Line HP Series Airbrushes, featuring finite air control directly at the nozzle using Iwata's Micro Air Control (MAC) Valve Technology. The Hi-Line series changes air pressure on the way to the airbrush for extreme control of detailed spraying.
Models: HP-AH, HP-BH, and HP-CH.
Features:
- Larger-diameter threads on the nozzle compared to the regular Iwata High Performance Series.
- Teflon needle packing for solvent-based paints.
- Dual-purpose cutaway preset handle.
- One-piece auxiliary lever/needle chucking guide construction.
Available at art, craft, and hobby outlets. To see the complete Iwata-Medea-Artool catalog, visit www.iwata-medea.com.
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